Canon Rebel T2i DSLR might debut some time next week
While it’s not confirmed yet, rumors are spreading that Canon might announce a new digital SLR model, the EOS Rebel T2i, as soon as next week.
A follow-up to the Canon Rebel T1i, Canon Rumors is reporting (based on an unknown source) that the T2i will apparently have an improved LCD screen with higher resolution, a new battery and a customizable FPS setting for video recording. There might even be a new shape for the latest model in the traditional Rebel series. How rebellious.
However, no one seems convinced on the new SLR coming with an articulating screen.
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Canon celebrates production of 50 million EF lenses
The FINANCIAL — Canon Inc. and Canon Marketing Japan Inc. announced on January 29 the achievement of a new EF lens-manufacturing milestone with the production of the company’s 50-millionth lens, an EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.
Production of interchangeable EF lenses for Canon EOS-series AF (autofocus) single-lens reflex cameras began in 1987 at the company’s Utsunomiya Plant, and has since expanded to a total of four production facilities including Canon Inc., Taiwan; Canon Opto (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.; and Oita Canon Inc. in Japan. EF lenses reached the 10-million-unit milestone after approximately eight and a half years in production, followed by the 40-million-unit mark in April of 2008. Owing to the popularity of the EOS Digital series, production then increased 10 million units to reach the current 50-million-unit milestone in December 2009 after a mere one year and eight months.
Canon Earnings Outlook Lift Japan Stocks
Japan stock indexes gained 1.6% as Canon reported better-than-forecasted fourth quarter results.
The camera maker said net profit rose five-fold in the December quarter to 61.56 billion yen from 11.62 billion yen in the same period a year earlier.
Canon projects that its net profit to increase 52% to 200 billion on an 8% sales increase to 3.45 trillion yen.
Canon issues EOS-1D Mark IV firmware update
Canon has posted a firmware update for its latest professional DSLR, the EOS-1D Mark IV. Firmware version 1.0.6 enhances autofocus tracking performance of the camera in specific circumstances. The firmware is available for immediate download from Canon’s website.
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Tokina AT-X 116 11-16mm f/2.8 the first alpha mount lens
Tokina has launched its first lens in Sony’s Alpha mount. The AT-X 116 Pro DX 11-16 mm f/2.8 lens will be available in Japan from from February 24th, 2010 at an approximate retail price of ¥94,500 (around US $1046 / RM3560). This announcement means Tokina becomes the last of the big three third-party lens makers to support the Sony format.
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First Nikon centre opens its doors in Malaysia
The largest Nikon centre in Malaysia as well as in South-East Asia opened at Berjaya Times Square, Jalan Imbi, Bukit Bintang in January 2010.
The centre, which spans 2,700sq ft, is a one-stop venue for amateurs and professionals alike to get up close and experience the latest Nikon cameras and accessories.
