Canon restores camera production in Japan, hints at mirrorless model in 2012

There's no question that Canon and Nikon still dominate the interchangeable lens camera (ILC) market, but with Olympus, Panasonic, Sony, and now Pentax all launching compact, inexpensive, mirrorless models in recent years, the legacy manufacturers have some catching up to do. In an interview confirming the restoration of pre-quake production levels in Japan, Canon camera division head Masaya Maeda told Reuters that the company is "considering the technical aspects" of creating a mirrorless camera, following up by saying "we will launch an interesting product next year." The comment doesn't exactly make a mirrorless Canon a sure thing, but it's as solid a commitment as we can expect for now.

One possible concern for Canon is that entry into the new ILC category would cannibalize the company's higher-end point-and-shoot offerings, which likely offer higher margins. But if mirrorless models gain market share over traditional DSLRs and Canon doesn't have its own cam to match, the company could find itself racing to catch up, rather than dominating the ILC category as it has done in the past. Competition from Canon isn't likely to start a price war, since there isn't much elasticity at this point, but it could put pressure on other manufacturers to push the limits with image quality, accessory selection, and perhaps even lead to a future lens standard -- though we're probably more likely to see a Pentax Q that can actually capture DSLR-quality images far before manufacturers decide to adopt a universal lens mount.

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Canon A3300 IS Digital Camera with 16Mp & 5x Optical Zoom

Canon Powershot A3300 IS is a Digital Still Camera 16.0 MP resolution with features Wide-Angle 5x Optical Zoom, ISO 80-1600, Record video with a resolution of 720p HD in H.264 format, Smart Automatic intelligent capable of choosing the settings of 32 shooting situations standard, Discreet Mode mute, flash and AF beam for use in a quiet area, and TFT Color LCD Monitor 3.0-inch.

Canon Powershot A3300 IS is slim and sleek and has used the DIGIC 4 image processor with Canon 28mm wide angle lens. Canon A3300 IS camera size is (W x H x D) 3.74 x 2.23 x 0.94 inches (95.1 x 56.7 x 23.9mm) and weighs Approx. 4.60 oz./130 g (Camera body weight only).

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Spesifications :

• 16.0 Megapixels
• 28mm wide, 5x zoom lens
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• 7.5 cm (3.0″) LCD
• Smart Auto, Easy mode and Hints & Tips
• HD Movies (720p) with Dynamic IS
• Live View Control and Creative Filters
• Face Detection, Auto Red-Eye Correction
• DIGIC 4
• Li-ion battery
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Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Prices
Canon A3300 IS Price is 179 euro.

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Canon XH A1 3CCD - High Definition Camcorder

Canon XH A1 3CCD

The XH A1 is professional handheld HDV camcorder manufactured by Canon. The form factor of the cameras is a close successor to the Canon GL2, with the newer HDV models being slightly larger and heavier. The cameras are marketed towards independent and documentary filmmakers, and for broadcasters and journalists for electronic news gathering.

This camera combines a camcorder function with Body Design and its very unique and wonderful appearance. In addition, this camera is equipped with 3 CCD High Definition camcorder. If you need HD SDI, Gen Lock, and Time Code, then this HD camcorder type is perfect for you.

There are several advantages of the XH A1 is, starting with a zoom lens Genuine Canon 20x HD Zoom Lens with Professional L series fluorite. Super-Range Optical Image Stabilization, which is capable of correcting generated vibrations and camera movement, and Instant AF (Auto Focus), that is quite fast and accurate when used.

Image processors DIGIC DV II HD can reduce even eliminate noise and improved color reproduction. With this technology, you may be able to get the perfect picture quality.

The camera is capable of shooting and recording with either 60 Hz or 50 Hz scanning rates. The default rate depends on the region where the camera is sold, but the camcorder can be made 50 Hz / 60 Hz switchable for additional fee. Video is recorded to MiniDV cassettes with a maximum record time of 80 minutes. CCDs are the image sensor technology used in the camera with a resolution of 1440 × 1080 in high definition Mode. When recording in standard definition in a 4:3 aspect ratio an area of 1080 × 1080 pixels is used on the sensor, and the entire 1440 × 1080 sensor is used for 16:9 standard definition recording.

Customizations to the image on the camera include gamma, knee, black levels, color gain, and sharpness settings. These settings allow the operator to develop a look for the production within the camera.

Shooting modes of both HDV and DV include 60i, 30F, and 24F for a 60 Hz version. 50 Hz version offers recording modes of 50i and 25F. Vertical resolution of the progressive video shot in "F" mode is about 25% lower than theoretically possible, because it is generated from interlaced CCD sensors by using row-pair summation, but is still higher than the resolution of a single field.[7]

Tapes, recorded in HDV "F" mode are compatible with Native Progressive Recording mode offered on some Sony camcorders. Video is output as true progressive video via a Firewire (IEEE 1394) port. Output through other ports is performed in interlaced mode to preserve compatibility with existing interlaced equipment. Video shot in DV "F" mode is recorded to tape in interlaced format.

With a wide range of coverage and a variety of optional accessories, XH A1 is a high level, flexible and strong Camcorder. Its body design is also very comfortable to carry on your shoulders.

Basic specification:

•  The Image Quality of High Definition
• Genuine Canon HD Zoom Lens
• 3 CCD Performance
• Super-Range Optical Image Stabilizer
• Instant AF
• DIGIC DV ll HD Image Processor
• Complete Customization
• 60i / 50i Video Mode Option
• Additional Features.(cz/hep)

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Canon Legria FS200

canon legria fs200

It's among the most affordable ways to get stunning video in a light, compact and user-friendly package. As employed in advanced electronic products such as laptop computers, MP3 players, PDAs and cell phones, Flash Memory has numerous benefits. Adding to the usefulness of this camcorder is Canon's Quick Charge - which reduces the recharge time for the FS200's battery and Pre-Record gives you a head start on capturing the action.
Physically, the Legria FS200 is a small and lightweight camcorder. This is a camcorder with solid-state storage. This product is lighter than the others that using tape storage or hard disk.
With a weight of only 230 grams, the FS200 is so light. But in her small frame, the Canon can still master the technology buried.
This camcorder uses Li-ion battery that can last for 3 hours and 17 minutes. This Endurance enough to record a single size video for 12 GB. With a replenishment of about 20 minutes, the batteries can be used again to do the recording in a long time.
Lens is capable of up to 37 times magnification and digital zoom up to 2000 times. When the body is written 41x Advanced Zoom, this means its 0.8 megapixel sensor capable of capturing images in more detail, even if the lenses have reached a full 37 times magnification.

This camcorder has not optical images stabilizer. This became a separate record. But in practice, electronic stabilizer not very bad. In fact, it can still compete with the optical system of the Panasonic SDR-S26. Even so, the quality does not disappointing. This camcorder can produce a fairly sharp recording, real color, and low noise at less lighting. But, FS200 need more time to adjust its focus on the flickering spotlights conditions.
This camcorder also features a video snapshot (record a short video clip for every 4 seconds), Pre REC (record 3 seconds before pushing the record button), and Dual Shot (video recording and photographing the image). With these features, the camcorder is sufficient to be used to make small films.
Canon includes several software packages in this camcorder. The software is PIXELA. Through the software, users can transfer a recording, easily share, edit, convert file, to copy it to DVD disc.
All other FS families wearing 45x Advanced Zoom, while FS200 only using Advanced Zoom 41x. FS200 was created for entry-level class in the middle of her family.

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Canon EOS Rebel T2i Review

Review Summary:

• The T2i overtakes the T1i as the flagship Rebel, offering some nie incremental improvements to the T1i.

Pros

• Good image quality
• Good video quality
• Fash AF and shutter

Cons

• 72 dpi output
• Comparatively short battery
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Canon EOS Rebel T2i Full Review

Only ten months after hitting the market with the EOS Rebel T1i as the "flagship" of Canon's entry-level DSLR line, it has given the flag to the newly-introduced Canon EOS Rebel T2i. Apart from a strong physical resemblance and seemingly identical 9 point AF systems, the newer camera seems to offer incremental changes in many areas compared to its older sibling, which remains on Canon's website as of this writing.

Resolution has jumped to 18 megapixels on the same size APS-C CMOS sensor that gives the T2i a 1.6x crop factor (35mm equivalent). The processor is a Digic 4, same as the T1i, but nominal ISO sensitivity range has gone to 100-6400 (expandable to 12,800) while the older camera was 100-3200 (expandable to 6400 and 12,800). An "improved" HD video function offers manual exposure control and a movie crop function.
The metering system uses an "enhanced" 63 zone iFCL (intelligent focus, color and luminance) dual-layer sensor and the 3.0-inch LCD monitor has had its resolution increased about 9%. In addition to SD/SDHC memory media, the T2i is also compatible with SDXC. The camera can be had as a body-only and is offered in "kit" form paired with Canon's EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens. Our review unit was the kit camera and here's what that lens focal length looks like:

 The T2i lens mount is Canon's EF, which makes both EF and EF-S lenses fully compatible. Canon includes an eyecup, camera strap, USB and AV cables, battery pack and charger, and CD-ROM software with each camera. By adding the T2i to its lineup, Canon boasts entry level offerings at 10, 12, 15 and 18 megapixel resolutions. Come aboard as we set sail with the new Rebel flagship.

BUILD AND DESIGN 
The T2i is identical to the T1i, with a similar control layout and slight increases in exterior dimensions and weight. The camera picks up a "quick control" button where the live view/movie shooting button used to reside on the camera back.

The live view button is now located adjacent to the camera's diopter adjustment knob. Round buttons of the T1i camera back have largely given way to more irregular-shaped control pads and the product badging on the front is changed a bit, but that's about it. The camera body is a composite and fit and finish are comparable to the competition in its class.

Menus and ModesThe T2i's menus are relatively simple and generally intuitive. Depending on the shooting mode, you can access either all or only part of the menu selection. The custom functions menu (available in P, Av, Tv or M shooting modes) has 12 sub-menus covering exposure, image noise, autofocus and drive settings, and four "operation/other" settings; overall, it's a complex menu. When I first shot the T2i with flash, it fired when the shutter button was pressed. I checked the camera in several different modes with various settings and then came back to flash, which at this point was firing a pre-flash, then the flash, then holding the shutter open for an extended period. Fortunately, the manual's troubleshooting guide listed a flash problem that seemed to describe my situation, and setting the flash synch speed to 1/200th of a second in the custom functions menu got the flash back where I wanted. The T2i may be an entry level product, but it still throws a curve if you get some inappropriate setting(s) dialed in by mistake.
In this case, flash synch got set to "auto" at some point in my experimentation.
And while it's intricate enough to satisfy manual exposure fans who delight in dialing up a custom brew of camera settings to adjust performance, the T2i hasn't forgotten it's still technically an entry-level camera. The full manual exposure controls that are the hallmark of many DSLRs are joined by auto, creative auto and six additional scene shooting modes that establish practically all settings for image capture, along with a movie shooting component.

• Auto: Called full auto by Canon, the camera manages all settings except image quality and peripheral illumination correction (PIC). We'll discuss PIC in the lens section of the review.
• Creative auto: Camera manages all settings except image quality; four choices of picture style and PIC.
• Scene: Six scenes (flash off, portrait, landscape, close-up, sports, night portrait) with their own icon on the mode dial and the camera manages all settings except image quality and PIC.
• A-DEP: Automatic depth of field; the camera sets autofocus to one shot and autofocus point selection to automatic; the user can adjust all other camera settings. This mode establishes AF point(s) and aperture that seeks to bring objects in both foreground and background into focus.
• P - program auto: Camera manages shutter and aperture settings, user can adjust all other settings (and by using "program shift" can alter shutter/aperture combinations to produce same exposure).
• Tv - shutter priority: User sets shutter speed camera sets aperture; user can adjust all other settings.
• Av - aperture priority: User sets aperture, camera sets shutter speed; user can adjust all other settings.
• M - manual: User sets all camera settings.
• Movie: Captures 1920 x 1080 full HD video at 30, 25, or 24 frames per second (fps); 1280 x 720 HD at 60 or 50 fps; 640 x 480 at 60 or 50 fps and a "movie crop" option of 640 x 480 with about 7x magnification at 60 or 50 fps.

Display/Viewfinder
The 3.0-inch LCD monitor has increased in composition to 1,040,000 dots (up from 920,000 in the T1i) and is adjustable for seven levels of brightness. Even so, using the monitor for image composition and capture is sometimes difficult in bright outdoor light. Coverage is about 100%.

 The T2i viewfinder offers about 95% coverage in both the horizontal and vertical axes, so there will be some additional area recorded at the edges of the image that does not appear in the viewfinder at the moment of capture. Diopter adjustment for visual acuity is available.

CONCLUSION
The T2i appeared on the market shortly after the T1i, but appears to be an addition to the Rebel line that fleshes out the resolution range rather than a replacement. No matter its intention, the T2i is a capable performer and pleasant shooting companion. Shutter lag is what you expect from a DSLR, and AF speed is good as well.
The kit lens is a decent performer and the option always exists to match the T2i with some of Canon's premium "L" series lenses to maximize image potential. Both ISO sensitivity and HD video quality are good. There are more than enough available settings to satisfy manual shooters, and a basic serving of auto and scene modes to help folks either transition into a DSLR or just go about their photo adventures with the camera handling the lion's share of the duties.

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