Canon launches EOS-M line of compact mirrorless cameras for $800

Canon has jumped into the crowded compact mirrorless camera or ILC (Interchangeable Lens Camera) segment currently being occupied by the likes of of Panasonic, Olympus, Sony, Samasung and Pentax. The EOS-M  small and simple 18 megapixel compact mirroless camera will use an APS-C sized sensor, same as what is on the popular EOS Rebel Line but will have more simplistic and user-firendly controls geared towards consumers rather than prosumers or professionals looking at a smaller system.

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Canon launches 5D MK III 22 megapixel full frame camera

On the 25th anniversary of its world-renowned EOS System, Canon Canada today announced the new EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR camera. Positioned between the popular EOS 5D Mark II camera and Canon’s top-of-the-line professional EOS-1D X model, the EOS 5D Mark III delivers superb image quality. Key features include:

•             22.3-megapixel full-frame Canon CMOS sensor

•             High-performance DIGIC 5+ Imaging Processor

•             61-point High Density Reticular Autofocus (AF) System

•             Six frames-per-second (fps) continuous shooting speed.

The Canon EOS 5D Mark III Digital SLR camera is expected to be available across Canada at the end of March with an estimated retail price of $3,799.99. The EOS 5D Mark III will also be available with the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens in a kit for an estimated retail price of $4,649.99. More details and video after the jump.

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Canon Canada opens iMAGE Gateway storage service for users

Canon Canada  announced today the launch of the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY service, an easy way for registered users to share photos and videos online with family and friends. The service is a direct response to the requests and needs of consumers who are social, mobile and eager to share their latest pictures with  everyone they know.

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Canon to make a Historic Global Announcement on Nov 3rd

Canon may finally be getting into the compact Interchangeable Lens Camera market in 2012. The leader in DSLR and point-and-shoot segement, Canon is the remaining holdout in this popular new area of photography. Perennial Archrival Nikon has already played its hand with the Nikon N1 which will be available soon. Canon still has to consider Sony, Olympus, Pentax, Panasonic and Fujifilm which all have appealing small models with alre sensors and a variety of lenses.