CANON camera enthusiasts will be thrilled by the Japanese camera maker’s new promotion called the Canon Gila-Gila Sales, which offers discounts of up to 30% at Canon authorised dealers or Canon concept stores.

Held in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya festivities, this year’s sales will start from Aug 27 to Sept 27.
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EOS 550D

Canon EOS 600D

Canon EOS 1100D

Drop by any of your nearest Canon authorized dealers for more information!

Olympus today has announced the successor of its E-P2 and E-PL2 with the new E-P3 and E-PL3 cameras. Other than that, Olympus has introduced a new camera series starting with the Olympus E-PM1 sporting the smallest and lightest Olympus PEN ever.

Two new lenses have been announced as well today. They are Olympus M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm f1.8 and M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0.

OLYMPUS PEN E-P3 ( Silver / White / Black )
with M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 II R

“OLYMPUS PEN mini E-PM1 (White / Silver / Black)
(Pink / Purple / Brown)
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm F3.5-5.6II R”

OLYMPUS PEN E-P3 ( Silver / White / Black )

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 45mm f1.8

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 12mm f2.0

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The world never gets enough! Pentax is the latest big name to join the pack on mirrorless interchangeable-lens (MILC) segment or some call it, electronic viewfinder with interchangeable lens (EVIL) camera segment.

The world of compact interchangeable-lens cameras continues to grow–and shrink. Pentax is the latest big-name company to throw its hat into the mirrorless ring with the Pentax Q, a 12-megapixel camera that’s smaller and lighter than anything we’ve seen thus far in the interchangeable-lens category.

Announced today, the new camera uses a new Q-mount lens system and will ship as a kit with a 47mm/F1.9 prime lens. Along with the Q, Pentax also announced four separately-sold Q-mount lenses, all of which are slated to be available this fall.

Source: pcworld.com

In the same release, Pentax made announcement on five new lenses that are specifically based on the new Q-mount.

The first of the new Q mount lineup from PENTAX are the “PENTAX-01 STANDARD PRIME” unifocal standard lens and the “PENTAX-02 STANDARD ZOOM” standard zoom lens in the High-performance series; and the “PENTAX-03 FISH EYE” unifocal ultra-wide-angle lens, the “PENTAX-04 TOY LENS WIDE” unifocal wide-angle lens and the “PENTAX-05 TOY LENS TELEPHOTO” unifocal telephoto lens in the Unique series. The two TOY LENS models are designed to produce a distinctive toy-camera-like visual effect. Read and see more photos of the lenses here.
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We’ve heard strong rumors from numerous sources of an E-P3, E-PL3, and E-PM1 to be introduced at the event. We can also count on a “high grade” 12mm f/2, and there have long been rumors of a portrait lens in the works. Olympus’ own roadmap showed an upcoming ~50mm macro, so it will be interesting to see whether we get a portrait lens, a macro, or a lens which serves both purposes.

I’m hoping to see Olympus pull off a completely unanticipated, Steve Jobs-style “One more thing…” on day 2 of the event, but it seems like none of the camera companies know how to keep a secret like Apple.

Source

We have spotted news spreading around that Olympus will be releasing new camera gears in the event to come.

Three Pen cameras, the E-PM1, E-PL3 (with tilt lcd) and E-P3. Two new lenses, the 12mm f/2.0 and 45mm f/1.8 are among what’s anticipated in the event.

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 13th June 2011 – Canon today announces the launch of its latest high-quality telephoto zoom lens. The new EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II is a compact and affordable lens, offering powerful telephoto performance combined with high image quality, making it ideal for photographers wanting to get closer to the action.

The versatile new lens enables photographers to shoot a variety of subjects due to its variable focal range. It’s ideal for shooting anything from portraits to longer-distance subjects, such as wildlife, sports, or even features within a landscape – ensuring the moment is always captured in impressive detail.

The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II will be available separately and also as part of a double lens kit, bundled alongside the recently-announced EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II with EOS 550D, EOS 600D and EOS 60D bodies, providing beginners with a fantastic start to their photography system, all in one box.

Designed and manufactured to exacting standards, the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II reflects Canon’s premium design philosophy, with an enhanced exterior design and a number of premium technologies to ensure leading image quality. Canon’s four-stop Image Stabilizer (IS) counters image blur during low light and handheld shooting, and the inclusion of an Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens element and Canon’s Super Spectra Coatings also ensure beautifully crisp, high contrast and glare-free images. The latest EF-S lens to be added to Canon’s range is ideal for photographers seeking an affordable and versatile lens for general-purpose telephoto photography.

Availability
The EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II will be available from July 2011, priced at £329.99/€369.99 RRP incl. VAT.