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Canon introduce two new EF F4 L IS II USM Lens in Japan

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/2/2011 - 06:27] - 2 - Press Conference Cameras

Looking for a nice 500mm or 600mm Zoom lens prime lenses for your 7D or 5D MK II? Well it seems that you are in luck, Canon has introduced today two new prime lenses with the EF 500mm F4 L IS II USM and EF 600mm F4 L IS II USM. With the first model [...]

Canon introduce two new EF F4 L IS II USM Lens in Japan

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Canon will exhibit at CP+ its new EF 200-400mm F4 L Zoom

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/2/2011 - 06:13] - 0 - Press Conference Cameras

Still under development but here you are the first official shot we took during today’s Canon press conference of the company upcoming EF 200-400mm F4 L Lens, so let’s wait until Wednesday to shoot some live footage (Photo and Video) of this new lens.

Canon will exhibit at CP+ its new EF 200-400mm F4 L Zoom

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[Hands-On - Video] Canon releases EOS Kiss X5 and Kiss X50 in Japan (Rebel T3i and Rebel T3)

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/2/2011 - 04:52] - 4 - Press Conference Cameras

We just came back from Canon’s press conference where the company introduced today two new entry level DSRLs with the Kiss X5 (Rebel T3i) and Kiss X50 (Rebel, T3). Both models don’t come with stunning improvements but just enough to ke[...]

[Hands-On - Video] Canon releases EOS Kiss X5 and Kiss X50 in Japan (Rebel T3i and Rebel T3)

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Unleash your DSLR Raw power by checking your Camera Micro AF settings!

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [22/1/2011 - 09:15] - 9 - Cameras Offbeat

This news may be slightly out of topic today, but I would like to share with you the importance of Micro AF adjustment on your DSLR. Here you are an example below that will demonstrate how important Micro AF adjustment is when you want[...]

Unleash your DSLR Raw power by checking your Camera Micro AF settings!

[CES2011] What you had to see

By Akihabara News Team - [11/1/2011 - 03:15] - 0 - The Recap

Once again, for those not paying attention, here’s a quick sum-up of the cool stuff that was seen at CES, in no particular order. - Asus’ Pads and Slates - The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc - The LG Optimus Black and its WiFi Di[...]

[CES 2011] Canon Introduced four new A Series Powershot

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/1/2011 - 04:40] - 1 - Cameras

Ok, here you are another batch of cameras with Canon latest Powershot A Series including the A3300 IS, A2200, A1200 and the A800 sold at around $89 USD. Now let’s concentrate on the most interesting of them all with the A3300 IS, this [...]

[CES 2011] Canon Introduced four new A Series Powershot

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[CES 2011] Canon Introduced its Most Compact and Affordable Pro Camcorder with the XA10

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [7/1/2011 - 04:11] - 0 - Camcorder

The XA10, is a compact AVCHD Camcorder featuring Canon 10x HD Zoom Lens and Canon DIGIC DV III Image Processor and a Canon 1/3-inch native 1920 x 1080 CMOS image sensor which delivers outstanding resolution and quality. With its 64GB o[...]

[CES 2011] Canon Introduced its Most Compact and Affordable Pro Camcorder with the XA10

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Let’s Visit Tokyo – Kagurazaka By Night

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/12/2010 - 09:51] - 6 - Japan

Another great and gorgeous video from Benoa-san! We aready been in Kagurazaka, thanks to Benoa-San a couple of weeks ago, but this time we are vising the place by “night” our if you prefer after working hours. So like usual, just kick-[...]

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Let’s Visit Tokyo – Quick walk Yasukuni

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [5/12/2010 - 03:38] - 11 - Japan

Benoa-san‘s Canon S95 is giving us a quick overview of the rather popular but also highly controversial Yasukuni Shrine. This Shrine (Temple) is dedicated to soldiers or anyone who died fighting for the Japanese Emperor mainly du[...]

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Add a lock to your Canon 5D MkII or 7D’s mode dial

By Akihabara News Team - [3/12/2010 - 10:24] - 0 - Cameras

Engadget reported earlier today the existence of a new service provided by Canon to its DSLR’s users. For the “modest” fee of 100$, Canon will attach a lock to your 5D Mk2 or 7D’s mode dial. All that is left is [...]

Add a lock to your Canon 5D MkII or 7D’s mode dial

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Canon Expo 2010, a “must” for all Canon enthusiasts

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/11/2010 - 04:01] - 3 - Camcorder Cameras

Canon enthusiasts or simple tech savvy visitors, the Canon Expo 2010 that will start to be available for the public tomorrow is a “Must” if you are in Tokyo. While there is nothing really new and that has not been already announced in [...]

Canon Expo 2010, a “must” for all Canon enthusiasts

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[Canon Expo 2010] Birth of a Canon 7D

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/11/2010 - 02:18] - 0 - Cameras

Today Canon Japan hold at Shinagawa its Canon Expo 2010, where you will have the chance to check Canon entire line-up of products, including cameras but also printers, scanner and other medical products, and among many wonders that we [...]

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Canon to apply for patent on new 24-70 F/2.8L lens

By Akihabara News Team - [1/11/2010 - 11:55] - 1 - Cameras

Canon has applied for a patent on a reworking of their most famous lens, the 24-70 (current version has been around since 2002). According to rumors, the lens might be a bit bigger, a bit pricier ($1500?) and with better optical qualit[...]

Canon to apply for patent on new 24-70 F/2.8L lens

Canon introduces the flagship XEED WUX4000

By Akihabara News Team - [28/10/2010 - 11:57] - 0 -

Canon has just announced a new flagship model for their high-performance XEED projector range, the WUX4000. This model, which is suitable for corporate environments, higher education institutions, and design applications, is Canon’s fi[...]

Canon introduces the flagship XEED WUX4000

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Canon introduces in Japan the PRea AT-100, a new Windows Mobile HandyTerminal

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/10/2010 - 04:33] - 0 - Tablet-PDA

Available in two different flavors with Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional (AT-100P) and Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R3 (AT-100), the PREa is Canon new HandyTerminal made for the professional among us. Both models comes with the same basic [...]

Canon introduces in Japan the PRea AT-100, a new Windows Mobile HandyTerminal

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4K Multipurpose Camera and Filesharing Cross Media Station Prototypes Revealed at Canon EXPO 2010 in Paris (+Video)

By Akihabara News Team - [14/10/2010 - 02:53] - 1 - Cameras

Paris is famous for its historical and cultural sights, however once everyone five years, there comes the opportunity to look into the future. Canon EXPO 2010 Paris is open October 12-14, and offers a peek into the technology of the fu[...]

4K Multipurpose Camera and Filesharing Cross Media Station Prototypes Revealed at Canon EXPO 2010 in Paris (+Video)

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[Review] Canon 60D… A real step forward for every DSLR enthusiast

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [11/10/2010 - 01:14] - 4 - Review Cameras

There have been rampant rumors about a possible replacement of the not-so-fantastic Canon 50D for YEARS – actually over a year and half! Where many gave up on a 50D replacement and moved away to Nikon with their fantastic D90, ot[...]

[Review] Canon 60D… A real step forward for every DSLR enthusiast

Let’s Visit Tokyo – Let’s Drive Part II

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [10/10/2010 - 09:51] - 7 - Japan

You apparently loved last week let’s visit Tokyo video Shot by Benoa-San, and actually so did I! Today Benoa-San decided to give another try to its famous “ride” series and tired, with success and talent, to use the “miniature” or “til[...]

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Let’s Visit Tokyo – Let’s Drive

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [3/10/2010 - 11:13] - 21 - Japan

I would like to welcome today Benoa-San (Benoist), from Image-Japan.net that you will see time to time on the “Let’s Visit Tokyo” section of Akihabara News. To tell you the truth I am very happy that Benoa-San is helping me on this one[...]

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Let’s Visit Tokyo – TiltShift Fun.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [19/9/2010 - 11:01] - 10 - Japan

This week video will be rather different from the ones of the other weeks by just being an experiment. Today we won’t travel around any specific place in Tokyo but we will in fact play with the “Tiltshift” effect of Canon latest Point [...]

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Canon SX30IS, the “other” Bridge.

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [14/9/2010 - 10:46] - 2 - Cameras

Canon’s latest SX30IS is not your average “Bridge” and with a body rather close to a DSLR design, offers way more than what you could expect from such a camera. Mounted with a 35x Zoom (24-840mm), our 14.1Mpix shooter comes with [...]

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Canon G12 with HD Video now official

By Daimaou - G.G-B - [14/9/2010 - 10:37] - 1 - Cameras

Already impressive, the G11 has a nice little camera to play with but after seeing what Canon did with the S95, we were anxious to see what they had to offer on their new G12. Among the nice little upgrades like the 720/30p video capab[...]