World Press Photo of the Year 2013 Shot By Canon Photographer John Stanmeyer

World Press Photo of the Year 2013

The World Press Photo of the Year 2013 award was given to Canon photographer John Stanmeyer.

The picture shows a group of impoverished African migrants on the shore of Djibouti city at night, raising their phones in an attempt to capture an inexpensive signal from neighbouring Somalia – a tenuous link to relatives abroad. Djibouti is a common stop-off point for migrants in transit from such countries as Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea, seeking a better life in Europe and the Middle East. The picture also won first prize in the Contemporary Issues category of the 2014 World Press Photo Contest, and was shot for National Geographic.

In addition to the $10,000 price, sponsor Canon will donate an EOS Digital SLR camera and lens kit to John Stanmeyer. Canon’s press release can be read here.

As last year. there is a controversy that characterizes the contest: A conflict of interest between the winner Stanmeyer and the chair of this year’s jury.

[via Canon Europe]

The “Story of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II Development” In A Brochure To Download

PowerShot G1 X Mark II

Canon Europe published a brochure entitled “Story of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II Development”, and it can be downloaded as a 6.4MB PDF. The G1 X II sells for $799 and is expected to ship in April-May 2014.

About development and planning of the Powershot G1X Mark II:

The planning and development of the PowerShot G1 X Mark II has been achieved through the efforts of a large team at Canon’s Headquarters in Japan. Their words have been edited to provide a fascinating insight in to the development of this remarkable camera.

Photographers and survey results from users provided a vast amount of feedback, and Canon’s engineers improved everything they could. A lot of requests were regarding macro performance, and the minimum focusing distance has been improved from 20 cm to 5 cm. Autofocus is also approximately twice as fast by improving the optics and sensor. Particularly difficult adjustments were necessary for the optics, but if these high ideals could not be achieved, this would not be a flagship model. The enthusiasm of the Canon engineers drove these developments, and, as a result, a shooting range that would not be possible with an SLR with just one interchangeable lens has been achieved.

The Canon Powershot G1 X II was announced February 12th, and can be pre-ordered for $799 at Amazon | B&H Photo | Adorama.

Powershot G1 X II accessories:

  • Canon EVF-DC1 ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER for G1X Mark  II: B&H Photo
  • Canon WP-DC53 WATERPROOF CASE for G1X Mark II: B&H Photo
  • Canon LH-DC80 LENS HOOD for G1X Mark II: B&H Photo
  • Canon FA-DC58E FILTER ADAPTER for G1X Mark II: B&H Photo

Amazon and Adorama and B&H Photo have landing pages with pre-order links for all the new Canon Powershot cameras announced on February 12th.

Powershot G1 X Mark II

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Canon Rebel T5/EOS 1200D Official Product and First Look Video

Canon’s official product video showed up on CanonUSA‘s YouTube channel.

The first look video presentation of the Rebel T5/EOS 1200D below is by CanonAustralia.

The Canon Rebel T5/EOS 1200D has been officially announced and is available for pre-order for $549 at Amazon and B&H Photo and Adorama. Availibility: March 2014.

Amazon and Adorama and B&H Photo have landing pages with pre-order links for all the Canon Powershot cameras announced today.

Rebel T5

More Powershot Cameras Announced By Canon (S200, ELPH 150 IS, 140 IS, 135)

Powershot

Amazon and Adorama and B&H Photo have landing pages with pre-order links for all the Canon Powershot cameras announced today. For the Rebel T5/EOS 1200D see here.

Today Canon also announced the Powershot S200, ELPH 15o IS, ELPH 140 IS, and ELPH 135. It appears the Powershot S200 has been announced only for the European market (see Canon DE press release).

Canon press release:

Three New Super Sleek And Compact Canon PowerShot ELPH Digital Cameras Provide Superb Image Quality

New Pocket-size PowerShot ELPH 150 IS, PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and PowerShot ELPH 135 Digital Cameras Feature High-Quality Optics, Outstanding Performance and HD Video Capabilities

MELVILLE, N.Y., February 11, 2014 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, announces the addition of three new versatile and high-performance PowerShot digital cameras to its ELPH lineup. The ultra-compact PowerShot ELPH 150 IS, PowerShot ELPH 140 IS and PowerShot ELPH 135 digital cameras are ideal for capturing sharp, high-quality images and video.

Each new PowerShot ELPH digital camera features a powerful zoom lens and image sensor combined with the DIGIC 4+ Image Processor providing clear, crisp and vivid images. In addition, all three cameras are equipped with a dedicated movie button, allowing users to quickly capture meaningful memories in 720p HD video.

Canon’s new PowerShot ELPH digital cameras are designed with ease-of-use in mind, enabling users to enhance their photography through a series of intuitive features. In Smart AUTO mode, each camera will analyze the scene at-hand and select the optimal camera setting. ECO mode can reduce battery consumption by dimming and eventually turning off the LCD screen when not in use, helping to increase the number of shots and time capturing video in-between charging cycles. In addition, the convenient Help Button offers a quick and easy way to uncover the potential of each camera by explaining the functionality of various settings and features.

“These new PowerShot ELPH cameras are ideal for those individuals who realize that their everyday moments are worth capturing on a dedicated digital camera that delivers stunning image quality,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies & Communications Group, Canon U.S.A.

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Canon Announces New 30x Compact Camera and World’s Deepest Waterproof Camera

 

Amazon and Adorama and B&H Photo have landing pages with pre-order links for all the Canon Powershot cameras announced today. For the Rebel T5/EOS 1200D see here.

Canon PowerShot SX700 HS (available in March 2014)

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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS – black $349 – Adorama | B&H Photo

Canon PowerShot SX700 HS – red $349 – Adorama | B&H Photo

 

Canon PowerShot D30 underwater digital camera (available in April 2014)

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Canon PowerShot D30 underwater digital camera – $329 – Adorama | B&H Photo

Canon press release:

Canon Announces a New Super-Zoom PowerShot Digital Camera and a New Waterproof PowerShot Digital Camera

The New, Super-Zoom PowerShot SX700 HS and Waterproof PowerShot D30 Digital Cameras Deliver Outstanding Performance and Versatility

MELVILLE, N.Y., February 11, 2014 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the addition of the new super-zoom PowerShot SX700 HS and the adventure-ready, waterproof PowerShot D30 to the PowerShot line of compact digital cameras.

The stylish and pocket-sized PowerShot SX700 HS camera features an impressive 30x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 25-750mm zoom range), built-in Wi-Fi®, and Near Field Communication (NFC™)1 capabilities helping to ensure high-quality images can be captured and easily shared. This focal range will allow a user to be able to photograph a flower that is close but also have the zoom to capture an image of wildlife that is in the distance – all in a compact camera. The new PowerShot D30 camera is the world’s deepest waterproof camera*, allowing for shooting up to 82 feet below sea level. This ready-for-adventure camera is also shockproof and cold and heat resistant. Both cameras produce breathtaking low-light images and offer 1080p full high-definition video so moving and still images can be clearly captured in many different environments.

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