21 Aug
2007

Canon Ends Rumors

Canon announced a slew of new products yesterday, including the much-anticpated 40D "prosumer" digital SLR. The company has made some significant improvements in this camera over its predecessor, the 30D. It has

  • A 10.1 CMOS sensor with larger micro lenses over each pixel
    to reduce noise and expand sensitvity up 3200 ISO.
  • Canon's latest DIGIC III processor.
  • A burst rate of 6.5 frames per second for up to 75
    high-quality JPEG images or 17 RAW pics.
  • Fast DDR SDRAM memory.
  • Separate motors for shutter and mirror operation.
  • Three-inch LCD with a wider viewing angle and improved
    visibility in sunlight.
  • An sRAW mode that creates files that are 25 percent smaller
    than a typical  RAW file but retain the flexibililty of the
    format.
  • A "live view" that allows photos to be framed and captured
    using the camera's LCD.
  • A self-cleaning sensor unit that uses ultrasonic vibrations
    to shake dust from the unit's sensor.

Canon didn't release a firm date for the camera's availability, but it said it would be earlier rather than later next month, and that its pricing would be $1299 for the body and $1499 for kit with a 28-135mm zoom lens.


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