Best digital camera bargains Oct 30, 2009
1 of 4Canon PowerShot ... Best value: Canon PowerShot SD780 IS, $215, 12. (CNN -- Money)
Stocks Fall on Earnings Concerns; Shipping Lines, Toshiba, Canon Decline Oct 28, 2009
Japanese Stocks Fall on Profit Concerns; Canon, Toshiba Decline - Bloomberg ... Japanese Stocks Fall on Profit Concerns; Canon, Toshiba Decline. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Asian shares drop to 3-week low Oct 28, 2009
Asian stocks fell, dragging the MSCI Asia Pacific Index to a three-week low, as losses at National Australia Bank and Canons lower profit raised concern about the strength of the global recovery ... Some investors had expected an upward revision of the full-year earnings forecasts because of Canons robust camera business, said Tetsuya Wadaki, a Tokyo-based analyst at Nomura Holdings, who recommends buying the stock. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Asian Stocks Drop on National Australia Loss, Canon Earnings; Yen Advances Oct 28, 2009
Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks fell, dragging the MSCI Asia Pacific Index to a three-week low, as losses at and Canon Inc.s lower profit raised concern about the strength of the global recovery ... Some investors had expected an upward revision of the full-year earnings forecasts because of Canons robust camera business, said , a Tokyo-based analyst at Nomura Holdings Inc., who recommends buying the stock. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Copier sales slide knocks Canon Oct 27, 2009
Canon makes cameras, printers and copiers. Canon, the world's largest maker of digital cameras, has announced a fall in profits of more than 50. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Canon Posts Seventh Consecutive Quarterly Profit Decline on Stronger Yen Oct 27, 2009
Canon Reports Seventh Quarterly Profit Decline (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Canon Reports Seventh Quarterly Profit Decline (Update1) ... Increased adoption of cameras in mobile phones is also compounding Canons challenges as it seeks to weather the global recession. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Second Nature Oct 27, 2009
He said his first significant camera purchase was a Canon A2 and he went digital in 2003 after acquiring a Canon 10D. He s been shooting digital ever since. It s so much easier in many respects because you get immediate feedback and you don t have to wait to take your photos to the lab and see how you did, Buller explained. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
Students launch camera near space Oct 25, 2009
" Don't Miss iReport.com: iReport.com: Will you watch the shuttle launch? These enterprising students seem to have hit a nerve with the public, probably because their effort costs so little, suggesting that anyone with some know-how and a few common tools can photograph the edge of space. That's something normally reserved for big-budget agencies like NASA. They're also tapping into the exploding do-it-yourself movement online. Web sites like and Instructables offer blueprints for people who... (CNN -- Tech)
Nebulae & Galaxies Oct 24, 2009
Astro Tech AT8IN 8 f/4 Newtonian with Baader MPCC, guided; Orion Atlas EQ-G; Modified Canon Digital Rebel XT; Astronomik CLS-CCD EOS Clip; 98 x 240s @ ISO 800; ImagesPlus 3 ... Imaging scope was Orion ED80 Canon Rebel XT - Hap Griffin Modified 119 x 120s IDAS LPS, WO 0. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
For real. What are the chances of this happening? Oct 24, 2009
Being an avid photographer and devoted Canon user, I identified his gear immediately. Larry had just purchased a Canon EOS 5D Mark II with a Canon 70-200 IS L f/2. (AZCentral -- Travel)
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While we waited I set up a tripod and a Canon XSi DLSR inside the observatory and took some wide-angle sky pictures. The Moon peeks in at top center, and the Pleiades (M45) are clearly visible through the telescope's upper ring. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Leaping wolf snatches photo prize Oct 22, 2009
" Canon EOS-5D Mark II + Canon MP-E65 f2.5 1-5x Macro lens; 1/200 sec at f14; ISO 400 THE LOOK OF THE JAGUAR The male jaguar sat on the riverbank calmly staring at the photographer Tom Schandy won the Gerald Durrell Award for Endangered Wildlife for this image, which he took while working on a book project in Brazil. "We spent a few days on a boat along Rio Paraguay and saw four jaguars in the space of three days ... Canon EOS-ID Mark III + 500mm f4 lens; 1/250 sec at f4; ISO 400; beanbag. (BBC News)
Canon chalks up two for the pros Oct 21, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: Professional photographers will be pleased to know that Canon has just announced its eagerly anticipated high-end range of EOS DSLR cameras the EOS-1D Mark IV and EOS-7D.. Sitting at the very top of Canons DSLR camera line, the EOS-1D Mark IV boasts a 16 ... The EOS-1D Mark IV has a wide ISO range from 100 -12,800 to allow photographers to capture highly usable pictures even at high ISO levels, Canon said. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)
Festive sales wipe off last yrs gloom Oct 17, 2009
Japanese camera manufacturer, canon, has come up with a scratch offer, whereby customers can win prizes up to Rs 4,999 on the purchase of digital imaging products ... This Diwali, we are looking at an annual growth of 30% over last year,'' Canon India's senior vice-president Alok Bharadwaj said. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Student sends camera into stratosphere Oct 16, 2009
Unfortunately, the Canon A480 camera that survived the impact at launch was incorrectly set to ISO 1600 before launch, resulting in some washed out pictures. The high-altitude pictures show the Earth to be a giant glowing ball below the blackness of space. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Travel Photography Oct 15, 2009
Luckily for travelers there are compact versions of DSLRs, such as the Canon Rebel series, that still offer many of the features of full-size cameras. Fitted with a kit lens, these starter DSLRs are great for travel photography. (Suite101.com)
New Flip camera has more storage -- at a higher price Oct 15, 2009
(A Canon camcorder is No. 2. But as its price inches upward, will it stay on top. (USA Today -- Tech)
Photographers receive top awards Oct 14, 2009
David Stoecklein, Canon Explorer of Light and Keynote speaker, chose Collier s photo for his Speaker s Choice award. Stoecklein said he admired the photo because the photographer seemed to disappear, allowing viewers to feel they were there. (Odessa American, TX)
Purchasing a Digital SLR Oct 14, 2009
Canon, Nikon and Others. Canon and Nikon, the two leading Digital SLR makers, both sell a sub-thousand dollar camera and kit lens combination ... The Canon 500D and the Nikon D5000 are quite similar in both features and price. (Suite101.com)
Clinton Downplays Threat to Pakistan Nukes Oct 12, 2009
Although a U.S. allie, Pakistan can be a loose canon. Clinton must walk softly but carry a big stick with Pakistan. (CBS News)
Documentary on '89 World Series premieres Oct 10, 2009
He had a VHS Camcorder on his shoulder and a Canon around his neck, and was doing tailgate interviews in his oversize '80s glasses and hair, and a black pullover double-knit Giants replica jersey from the mid-1970s ... He had a VHS Camcorder on his shoulder and a Canon around his neck, and was doing tailgate interviews. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Nicole Richie hurt in crash with paparazzi Oct 7, 2009
Lt. Mike Hill of the Beverly Hills Police Department says the 28-year-old actress was rear-ended by two photographers driving in a car behind her at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Canon Drive about 2:00 p.m.. "There was a complaint of pain injury. She told officers at the scene that she's going to seek her own medical treatment," according to Lt. Tony Lee. (FOX61, CT)
Click to read:Battle of Wanat - Inside the Ambush Oct 6, 2009
The enemy is so close the Apaches will have to lay down their canon fire within 10 meters of the American position. The soldier on the ground said, "I know it's high risk, but we need to get these guys off of us.". (CBS News)
Sanyo Xacti VPC-FH1 Oct 6, 2009
In PC World Test Center jury evaluations, the VPC-FH1's video quality was just a shade below that of three $1000-and-up camcorders from Canon, Panasonic, and Sony ... Overall, the Xacti VPC-FH1 earned a combined video-quality score of Good, with only the Canon Vixia HF S10 and the Panasonic HDC-TM300 faring better in our tests. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Taking video and stills with one camera Oct 6, 2009
Two cameras in the forefront are the Canon Rebel T1i and the Nikon D5000 ... The Canon can shoot in 1080p, but only at 20 frames per second, which can make video a bit choppy ... At 720p, both the Canon and Nikon produce great video. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Margie Dickson Oct 4, 2009
Always interested in photography, Karan worked several years as a sales rep for Canon Camera Corp. in Hawaii. Then she ran the photo department at the first K-Mart in Anchorage. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
5 tips for the perfect family photo shoot Sep 30, 2009
The glossy side is coated with a new hybrid cast coating capable of accepting inks from Canon, Epson and HP printers. Ex-Etiquette: Fear of meeting daughter brings up big red flags. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Photographer stirs an awed audience Sep 30, 2009
This prolific and enthusiastic professional travel photographer -- designated a "Canon Explorer of Light," which makes him sound like a high priest of some aperture-based religion -- made his two-hour presentation into part look-at-the-pretty-pictures wowfest, part practical-tips seminar and part pep talk for the aspiring artist within all of us. "You have to fall in love with a subject photographically," Sammon told us. (Fresno Bee)
Boost for Canon market share Sep 26, 2009
SHAH ALAM: Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd is on track to achieve a 30% share of the compact camera and 50% share of the digital single-lense reflect market by year-end, says president and chief executive officer Liew Sip Chon ... We are confident of improving the market share with our continuous and aggressive advertising campaign and the launch of new products, Liew said after the launch of Canon s new compact products yesterday ... Canon launched its latest range of compact cameras the PowerShot... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
MacGyver students send $170 camera into space Sep 24, 2009
Displaying stunning ingenuity reminiscent of MacGyver, the MIT students filled a weather balloon with helium and strapped it to a styrofoam beer cooler containing a cheap Canon A470 camera that was programmed to take photos every five seconds. The students - Oliver Yeh, Justin Lee and Eric Newton - placed hand warmers inside the beer cooler to ensure the camera and battery did not freeze in the -40-degree temperatures. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Dan Browns worst sentences (or at least twenty of them) Sep 19, 2009
You snobs sneer at it for being "popular" and "simple," pfft W/E. For my money, Pachelbel's Canon is THE single greatest accomplishment in all of classical music. Just search YouTube for all the great heavy metal guitar versions. (Harper's Magazine)
Canon struggles in litho as tool prices soar Sep 19, 2009
-- The end could be near for Canon Inc.'s leading-edge lithography efforts, as the Japanese company is reportedly mulling plans to cease future, high-end scanner development, according to sources. To date, Canon (Tokyo) has reportedly installed only one 193-nm immersion tool despite rolling out the machine in 2007 ... Canon's reported demise at the high-end, which could reduce the supply base in lithography, may also have a potential impact on overall tool costs. (EETimes)
Out of this world Sep 19, 2009
They were able to do it for just $150 by putting a Canon digital camera and a disposable cell phone in a Styrofoam cooler along with some hand warmers to keep the equipment's batteries from freezing. Share this on. (CNN)
Utilizing the Canon PowerShot S5IS Sep 16, 2009
The Canon PowerShot S5IS bridges the gap between point and shoot camera and DSLR. Loaded with features, many of its owners fail to realize its potential. The Canon PowerShot S5IS has an abundance of features that, for some, may seem a bit daunting ... The Canon S5IS finds itself somewhere in between. (Suite101.com)
Best affordable basic camcorders Sep 15, 2009
The bottom line: Though video isn't perfect, the Canon FS200 is one of the better standard-definition camcorders. JVC Everio GZ-MS120. (San Francisco Chronicle)
'Butterfly Nebula' catches Hubble's attention Sep 13, 2009
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS 7. 0 out of 10. (CNN)
Muscatine entrepreneur strikes success online (6) Sep 9, 2009
Allsteel and Hon remain some of her largest clients, but Coffman has also done work for numerous other companies including Canon Camera U.S.A. and the University of Iowa. Recently, Coffman launched a new business venture, Mad Creek Design, which she calls a tributary of Pinecreek Studio. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Stocks Rise on Forecast for Reactors, Speculation Property Prices to Climb Sep 7, 2009
Canon, the worlds biggest maker of digital cameras, climbed 2. 3 percent and which gets 23 percent of its sales from the U.S., advanced 2. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
COHASSET POLICE / Car break-in in the village Sep 7, 2009
Missing was a Canon Cybershot camera valued at $600, a book, and a needlepoint project the woman was working on. She reported the incident the following day (Aug. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Canon EOS 7D DSLR Preview Sep 6, 2009
The EOS 7D is Canon's new flagship of their APS-C size sensor DSLR range with professional features for photo enthusiasts and emerging professionals. The recent release of APS-C size sensor cameras with a host of professional features by Nikon with their and left Canon slightly behind, until the announcement of their 7D. ... The Canon EOS 7D is new model, rather than an upgrade of an existing model. (Suite101.com)
* Asian stocks decline on global growth concerns Sep 6, 2009
Toyota Motor Corp, a carmaker that gets about 37 percent of revenue in North America, and Canon Inc, a camera maker that does 28 percent of its business in the Americas, dropped more than 4 percent in Tokyo after the US employment report. BHP Billiton Ltd, the worlds largest mining company, declined 3. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Digital Cameras Sep 5, 2009
But if low-light shooting isn't a priority, consider the Canon Powershot A-590-I-S. It's compact so it offers longer battery life, and it's a best buy you can purchase online for $110. The Sony Cyber Shot for $500 is also recommended because of its improved wireless capability which allows you to download pictures and video directly to your computer. (W-USA News, DC)
Asian Stocks Fall Amid Concerns Global Recovery May Falter, Stronger Yen Sep 5, 2009
Canon, the worlds biggest market of office equipment, slipped 6 percent. In a sign that risk-aversion is rising, gold rallied 3. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Terms of endorsement Sep 5, 2009
BRANDING through the appointment of ambassadors has been an important advertising strategy for Canon Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd (Canon Malaysia) and the company will continue to apply this strategy due to its vast impact in the market. The company has used Hong Kong celebrity Simon Yam as its brand ambassador since 1995 and he is the longest endorser for Canon locally ... The appointment of Yam came from his passion for photography and his great personality that suit the brand, says Canon Malaysia... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
New Open-source Camera Could Revolutionize Photography Sep 5, 2009
The imaging chip is taken from a Nokia N95 cell phone, and the lenses are off-the-shelf Canon lenses, but they are combined with actuators to give the camera its fine-tuned software control. The body is custom made at Stanford. (Science Daily)
Must-Have Items For Back To School Sep 5, 2009
A decent pocket digital camera such as the Canon PowerShot is a popular choice among teenagers. Digital cameras are perfect for children looking to record and remember those pivotal teen years. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Polaroid may give it another shot Sep 4, 2009
Indeed, one girl took out a tiny Canon PowerShot digital camera, then another guest produced. a Polaroid One600 Classic instant film camera. (Boston Globe)
Brookline police incident reports: Aug. 25-31 Sep 3, 2009
A Canon 630 digital camera was taken. On Aug. 27 at 9:30 a.m., a construction worker reported two vehicles damaged the day before at Freeman and Pleasant streets. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Video: Life Insurance Awareness Month is the Ideal Time for an Insurance Review Sep 2, 2009
The grand prize winner will receive a Canon T1i, 12. 2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera. (PR Newswire)
Canon PowerShot G11 First Look Sep 2, 2009
Canon did the unthinkable in reducing the number of megapixels in a digital camera upgrade to improve image quality to appeal to photojournalists and pro photographers ... Canons G series digital cameras surprised a number of critics with image performance approaching DSLR quality in many conditions and the favourite compact of professional photographers and photo agencies ... Canon response is the upgraded model, the PowerShot G11. (Suite101.com)
Stocks Fall After Declines in U.S. Shares, Weaker Currencies, Commodities Sep 2, 2009
Canon, the worlds biggest maker of digital cameras, fell 2. 8 percent to 3,500 yen. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Favorite point-and-shoot cameras for under $200 Sep 1, 2009
Canon PowerShot A480 ... The bottom line: The Canon PowerShot A480 may be a basic low-priced compact camera, but at least it takes good photos. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Capturing Life As It Happens Aug 31, 2009
Nikon, Lica, Hasselblad, and Canon are among their preferred brands. I like the Nikon;was raised on the Nikons and have had them all. (Suite101.com)
Camera thief apologized as he ran from store employee Aug 29, 2009
The store employee reported Capasso allegedly put a $330 Canon digital camera in his backpack at about 1:49 p.m., walked out the store, took the camera out of his bag about 150 feet away from the store and started playing with it. That s when the employee started chasing Capasso, according to police reports. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Festival Fallout Aug 28, 2009
Canon Chris Sugden, a member of Anglican Mainstream, a pressure group campaigning for traditional biblical teaching on homosexuality, is unhappy with Bishop Robinson's invitation ... " Speakers Canon Sugden would like to hear include organisations who say they can either change same-sex attraction, or enable gay men and women to remain happily celibate. Dr Lisa Nollard is a historian who plans to be among the festival-goers over the weekend. She has also criticised what she sees as the... (BBC News -- UK)
Asian stocks slip on investor caution Aug 27, 2009
In Tokyo, exporters such as digital camera maker Canon faced selling pressure. Market watchers said investors have factored in a big win by the opposition Democratic party at the polls and focus was shifting to what happens after the vote, including who will be the next finance and economy ministers. (FT.com -- Markets)
Smallville S8 Aug 26, 2009
With Bloome, Smallville has created a fascinating new character which may not technically fit into the canon of the DC Universe but certainly brings a lot more to the character than the hulking Doomsday would have done on its own. by Chris Carabott. (IGN FilmForce)
Five Amateurs Win Comet Prize Aug 26, 2009
He used a Canon 5D camera and 90-mm f/2. 8 telephoto lens. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Braintree neighborhood housebreaks investigated Aug 25, 2009
A Canon camera and money were stolen, and the upstairs drawers had been emptied and rummaged through, Jenkins said. A nearby Brookside Road home was the scene of an attempted breaking and entering on Aug. 21. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Top 10 Movies to Watch on Halloween Aug 24, 2009
8) Exorcist III. Pretty much the only film in the Exorcist canon worthy of being called a sequel, this gloomy movie features a couple of the most memorable scenes in horror film history. George C. Scott leads the cast. (Suite101.com)
Photographer leaves corporate job for natural beauty Aug 23, 2009
As the saying goes, sometimes the best things in life are free; this is an understatement when it comes to Canon's Photography in the Parks ... The 2009 season is just about over (Acadia is left for late August) but Canon expects to post the 2010 dates by next spring ... Canon U.S.A. Announces Additions to Its Award-Winning Line of PowerShot Digital Cameras. (Fresno Bee)
Olympus Pen E-P1 compact camera can do fancy tricks Aug 20, 2009
Because compared with Nikon's and Canon's current offerings, it pales greatly ... Like the Canon Rebel T1i and Nikon D5000 and D90, the Pen shoots high-def video ... They'll be an even better purchase in a few years, when the accessory choices get on par with Canon and Nikon. (USA Today -- Tech)
9/11 memorial preview site opening in NYC Aug 18, 2009
Construction began in earnest today on Gordons House , being built by Habitat for Humanity of Orange County and the Episcopal Diocese of Orange County in memory of the late Episcopal priest Reverend Canon Gordon B. Yeaton, Jr.. Dr. Henry Nicholas , III attended the event and praised both the Diocese and Habitat for their contribution to families and the community. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
The Citizen's Cinema Aug 17, 2009
" Between its introduction of extraterrestrials to the adventure series' canon and its inclusion of Shia LaBeouf as a greaser tough in the cast (also heir apparent to Harrison Ford's fedora), I just pretended "Indiana Jones" was still a trilogy as of today.Then I watched an episode of "South Park" that hilariously depicts "Crystal Skull" as a two-hour-plus-long rape scene of the Indiana Jones character at the profiteering hands of creators George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. Thinking it couldn't... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
How handy is your cam? Aug 17, 2009
It was my daughter's birthday last week and I spent much of her party with the Flip Ultra HD in one hand and my old Canon IXUS 60 still camera in the other hand - which is quite a feat when you're also trying to juggle an iPhone to control the music for pass the parcel. I was seriously in danger of missing the party, even though I was in the room. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
