Canon Announces The EOS Rebel SL1

Canon has announced a new small DSLR camera called the EOS Rebel SL1.  The SL1 is being called the “world’s smallest and lightest DSLR camera.”  The body of the camera is 25% smaller and 28% lighter than the Rebel T4i.  The SL1 has an ISO range of 100-12800 (expandable to H: 25600) and 100-6400 (expandable to H: 12800) for video plus up to 4.0 fps continuous shooting.  The SL1 has accurate AF tracking during Live View shooting and a Canon EOS Full HD Movie Mode.  The SL1 also has a wide Touch SCreen 3.0″ Clear View LCD monitor II.  The SL1 is available as part of a kit with a new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens.  You will be able to buy the SL1 when it ships in April with a price tag of $649 ($799 with a lens kit).

The Canon PowerShot N Compact Digital Camera Has A Sleek Design

Canon’s upcoming compact digital camera known as the PowerShot N has a unique square body that is different from their typical rectangular-shaped cameras.  The body includes a tilting touchscreen display too.  The zoom feature is activated when twisting the lens.  The PowerShot N has built in WiFi to transfer photos to smartphones or tablets as well as social networks.  The GPS feature on the on the camera lets you share the location of where you took the photos.  The camera has a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, a DIGIC 5 processor, Full HD video capture, and photo filters to make your pictures look more interesting.  The PowerShot N will retail for $299.99 and will arrive in April 2013.

The Canon PowerShot ELPH 130IS Has WiFi Built-In

My favorite point-and-shoot cameras are the ones that are made by Canon.  The new Canon PowerShot ELPH 130IS costs $199 and has the ability to transfer photos and videos to your computers, smartphones, and tablets using an ad-hoc wireless network.  The 130IS is compatible with the Canon CameraWindow app for Android and iOS so that you can add comments to images that you want to upload to Twitter or send via e-mail.  The camera can also upload photos to Facebook with the ability to control where the images show up on the website.

Continue reading →

Canon’s PowerShot N Is A Wireless 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera Coming In April

At CES 2013, Canon unveiled the PowerShot N digital camera.  The PowerShot N digital camera has a Creative Shot mode that adds an artistic expression to photos.  The PowerShot N also has connectivity features that has support for instant sharing.  The Creative Shot feature that analyzes an image and automatically creates a series of 5 creative photos of the original with different composition, lighting, and color.  The PowerShot N lets you connect the camera to various mobile devices instantly so that users can upload and comment on images while on the go.

Continue reading →

Canon Announces EOS M Mirrorless Camera With 18MP For $800

Canon has announced the EOS M mirror less camera.  The camera has an interchangeable lens and it is built in a magnesium alloy body with a stainless steel front panel.  The EOS M has an 18-megapixel APS-C image sensor.  The chassis measures at 108.6 x 66.5 x 32.3mm, which means that the camera is slightly more compact than its rivals like the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5, which measures at 108 x 67 x 37mm.  The EOS M can record videos at 1080p and it has a 31-point autofocus system with a Digic 5 image processor.  The EOS 5 has a 1,040k-dot, 3-inch LCD capacitive touchscreen, similar to the EOS 650D.  Frames can be shoot at 4.3fps in burst-mode.  The ISO range can reach 25,600.

Continue reading →

Canon EOS 60Da Is An Astronomer’s Dream Camera

Canon has announced that the Canon EOS 60Da was catered for “astronomers and hobbyists.” The camera has “modified infrared filter and a low-noise sensor with heightened hydrogen-alpha sensitivity.” It has an 18-megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-C), 3-inch Clear View LCD, nine-point autofocus system, and TV-out support. The EOS 60Da also has a Silent Shooting feature, native ISO ceiling of 6,400 (expandable range that hits 12,800), and a RA-E3 remote controller adapter. The camera will be available at select retailers and will be available later this month for $1,499.

Canon Announces PowerShot SX-230, ELPH 100 / 300 / 500 HS

Canon has announced several new cameras today. This includes the Canon PowerShot SX-230, Canon ELPH 100, Canon ELPH 300, and Canon ELP 500 HS. The four cameras all have a 12.1 megapixel (High Sensitivity) sensor. The 100 HS will be available in the beginning of March and the others will be available at the end of March.
Continue reading →