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Canon Develops 120-Megapixel APS-H CMOS Sensor

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Canon has produced yet another ridiculously high-MP APS-H sensor.   This time, it’s a 120MP CMOS sensor measuring 13,280 x 9,184 pixel.

Back in 2007, Canon had a 50MP sensor in APS-H format.  Of course, we have yet to see anything close to this megapixel count in any full frame or smaller sensor DSLR.

Of particular interest in Canon’s announcement though is that the sensor “also incorporates a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) video output capability. The sensor can output Full HD video from any approximately one-sixtieth-sized section of its total surface area.”

Can we get a rumor check on that Canon 1Ds Mark IV?

Check out the full press release below. [Read more…]

Canon SELPHY CP800 Compact Photo Printer

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Along with the new Canon point and shoot cameras last week, Canon also introduced the CP800 compact photo printer.  The CP800 prints 4 x 6 prints in 47 seconds each, and features a 2.5″ LCD that allows you to view and select images directly from your memory card.

The Canon SELPHY CP800 carries an initial retail price of $99.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Canon PIXMA MG8120 and MG6120 Wireless Photo All-In-One Printers

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Canon has announced new all-in-one photo printers in its PIXMA series, the MG8120 and MG6120.

The new printers feature Canon’s Full HD Movie Print, which allows users to print individual frames from movies captured on compatible EOS and PowerShot cameras. The PIXMA MG8120 also features a built-in Film Adapter Unit, which aids in scanning old 35mm slides and negatives.

Both printers feature six ink takes that provide a max color resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi, and can churn out a 4×6 print in 20 seconds.  The printers are also compatible with iPhone and Android smartphones through Canon’s Easy-Photo Print application, which is available in the iTunes App Store and the Android Market for free.

The Canon PIXMA MG8120 carries an initial retail price of $299.99, while the MG6120 is priced at $199.98.

Additional details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Canon EOS 7DSV (Studio Version) Announced

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Canon has announced the EOS 7DSV DSLR, which is being dubbed as the Studio Version of the popular EOS 7D.  The new 7DSV features four levels of locking camera controls geared toward school and event photographers.  These locking controls allows an administrator to set up the camera and prevent an operator from changing critical settings, such as in school and event portraits.

Additionally, the Canon 7DSV features the Canon Barcode Solution, which allows customer, organizational, patient or other data to be embedded into the EXIF data of each image.  Ultimately, this barcode functionality should be a boon to large organization or event photographers looking for help on the backend of file organization and management.

The Canon 7DSV Studio Version kit includes a firmware modified version of the Canon WFT-E5A, which can be used in conjuntion with a barcode reader to manage image and customer data via a wired connection.  However, it is possible to work wirelessly using the Canon BU-30 Bluetooth adapter.  Existing WFT-E5A units can be modified by Canon to work with the 7DSV in this functionality.

The 7DSV kit with the WFT-E5A carries an initial retail price of $2599, while the 7DSV body alone is priced at $1829.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Canon Working on Built-in Radio Triggers for Wireless Flash

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You had to know this one was coming, right?  For years now, DSLR manufacturers have been tied to wireless flash communication via  light-based transmission systems, which puts limits on the ability to take your flashes out of the line-of-sight of other flashes.  Of course, there are a plenty of workarounds – and there are third party solutions from the likes of PocketWizards and RadioPoppers.

But there has always been something missing with those other solutions.  Maybe it’s a little clunky to strap on those third-party devices?  Maybe there was some radio interference?  Something, however minor, just doesn’t quite function like the factory specs of the wireless flash system under ideal conditions.

A recently filed patent application with the USPTO reveals that Canon is working on a radio-based solution for its wireless flash system with transmitters built-in camera bodies. [Read more…]

New Canon Gear on August 17

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A tipster tells me that Canon will be launching “1 dslr, some lenses and lots of point and shoot” cameras on August 17, which word supposedly comes from a source within Canon.

I don’t think any of this is really groundbreaking as rumors and leaks of the 60D have been flying like crazy lately, and Canon Rumors has pegged the G12, S95, SX30, SX130 and other point and shoots for launch soon.

The date, however, is different than what has previously been mentioned (Aug. 24 or 26).  I guess we’ll know Tuesday.

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