Canon Ranked As One of the 2015 Best Global Brands

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Canon press release:

Canon Ranked As One of the 2015 Best Global Brands by Interbrand

MELVILLE, N.Y., October 7, 2015 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced Canon has been ranked 40 out of 100 on the 2015 Best Global Brands and third among Japanese Best Global Brands. Interbrand’s annual 100 Best Global Brands ranking report identifies and evaluates companies that have created and sustained strong global brand performance. The standings are based on publicly available information including the financial performance of the branded products or services, the role of brand in the purchase decision process and the strength of the brand.

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Canon Powershot G5 X and Powershot G9 X specs and image leaked

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Specifications and images of the upcoming Canon Powershot G5 X and Powershot G9 X leaked at Digicame Info. The announcement is expected very soon, possibly a matter of a few days.

The Powershot G5 X looks pretty much like a small single lens DSLR, and it appears to have an EVF and the same lens as the Powershot G7 X. The Powershot G9 X appears to be a small model with a limited zoom, the G9 X is slightly smaller than the Powershot G7 X. There will also be a black verison of the Powershot G9 X.

Powershot G5 X specs:

  • Lens: 8.8-36.8mm F1.8-2.8 (equivalent 24-100mm F1.8-2.8)
  • Size: 112mm x 76mm x 44mm
  • Weight: 337g
  • LCD Monitor: 3 inches. 1.04 million dot

Powershot G9 X specs

  • Sensor: 1 inches 20.2 MP back-illuminated
  • Lens: 10.2-30.6mm F2.0-4.9 (equivalent 28-85mm F2.0-4.9)
  • Size: 98mm x 58mm x 31mm
  • Weight: 209g
  • LCD Monitor: 3 inches. 1.04 million dot

 

Powershot G5 X
Powershot G5 X

 

Powershot G9 X
Powershot G9 X

 

Powershot G9 X
Powershot G9 X
[via Digicame Info]

Canon EOS-1D X Mark II to feature 4K video? [CW3]

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EOS-1D X Mark II coming with 4K video?

Back in March we had a first hint that the Canon EOS-1D X Mark II might feature 4K video recording. The suggestion came from Mr. Masaya Maeda in an interview. The possibility of a 4K enabled EOS-1D X Mark II surfaced again in a fresh rumor. Despite being rumored to feature 4K, the EOS-1D X Mark II is said to be a mostly stills oriented cameras.

[via Canon Rumors]