Posts Tagged ‘Canon’

New arrival: Canon XEED WUX450ST short throw LCOS projector

Tuesday, June 21st, 2016

The new Canon XEED WUX450ST projector promises stunning image quality, adaptability, and control for myriad of installation scenarios. Now available in Singapore at S$9,600.

The Canon XEED WUX450ST is suitable for a wide range of markets including higher education, museums and galleries, corporate institutions, and for applications such as simulation, training, or digital signage.

The Canon XEED WUX450ST is suitable for a wide range of markets including higher education, museums and galleries, corporate institutions, and for applications such as simulation, training, or digital signage.

Canon’s newest short throw projector, the XEED WUX450ST LCOS (Compact Install Model) has a WUXGA resolution of 1920 x 1200, 4,500 lumens of brightness, and Canon’s LCOS technology with Aspectual Illumination System (AISYS) enhancement.

With its 1.35x optical zoom, short throw ratio of 0.56:1, and 0 to +75 percent vertical lens shift (manual), the XEED WUX450ST offers installation flexibility in various settings.

Below are more details from the press release.

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New arrival: Canon XEED 4K500ST 4K compact projector

Friday, June 17th, 2016

Canon breaks into 4K projection market with the XEED 4K500ST, which is equipped for a variety of applications. Available in Singapore now: S$65,000.

Canon boasts that the XEED 4K500ST is currently the world’s smallest and lightest 4K installation projector.

Canon boasts that the XEED 4K500ST is currently the world’s smallest and lightest 4K installation projector. S$65,000.

Canon today introduced its first 4K installation projector, the XEED 4K500ST.

Designed for a wide range of applications including simulation, medical imaging, and engineering, the XEED 4K500ST offers 4K resolution whilst being compact and lightweight.

Below are more details from the press release.

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New arrival: Canon imageCLASS MF515x & MF416dw laser multi-function printers

Saturday, June 4th, 2016

The new imageCLASS MF515x (S$TBA) enables seamless integration into any print networked environment, while the imageCLASS MF416dw (S$799) ensures fast performance and enhanced user experience. Both models are available in Singapore now.

The Canon imageCLASS MF416dw (left) and MF515x (right) are high-quality and reliable printers that offer feature-rich capabilities for businesses.

The Canon imageCLASS MF416dw (left) and MF515x (right) are high-quality and reliable printers that offer feature-rich capabilities for businesses.

Canon is launching the imageCLASS MF515x, under a new series in the imageCLASS multi-function line of printers, as well as the imageCLASS MF416dw.

“Organisations today are constantly looking at their business processes to gain a competitive edge. With its advanced functionality and network connectivity capabilities, our flagship imageCLASS MF515x integrates easily into existing networks thereby providing enhanced operational and cost efficiencies, productivity, and security to meet the needs of the business world,” said Edwin Teoh, Head of Marketing, Singapore Operations, Canon Singapore.

The imageCLASS MF515x comprises is designed to enable greater productivity, with features that include embedded uniFLOW, optional barcode printing, and eMaintenance support.

The imageCLASS MF416dw is equipped to handle large volume print jobs, thereby maximising efficiency for businesses.

Improved productivity and added convenience

Both models support two-sided printing, mobile printing, and flexibility to increase paper input capacity.

Both devices come with auto duplex scanning feature, and is capable of handling a variety of document sizes for fast duplex scanning or copying.

The imageCLASS MF515x also allows a wider scan range of legal-sized documents with its platen glass.

The 3.5-inch Touch Screen LCD Display allows users to navigate through the menu, create shortcuts to access frequent tasks.

The imageCLASS MF416dw prints at 33 ppm, while the imageCLASS MF515x offers a high print speed of 40 ppm.

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New arrival: 2 new Canon multi-purpose video cameras – ME20F-SH & ME200S-SH

Wednesday, April 27th, 2016

Both cameras are designed for use in extreme low-light conditions. The ME20F-SH (S$31,029) will be available from May 2016, while the ME200S-SH (S$TBA) will be available from August.

Canon multi-purpose cameras. From left: ME20F-SH (S$31,029) and ME200S-SH (S$TBA).

Canon multi-purpose cameras. From left: ME20F-SH (S$31,029) and ME200S-SH (S$TBA).

The ME20F-SH is Canon’s first ultra-high-sensitivity multi-purpose camera that captures high quality videos in extreme low-light situations.

It is able to shoot Full HD videos (1080p @ 60fps) at 0.0005 lux illumination (ISO 4,000,000+ equivalent)

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The Canon ME20F-SH fitted with lens, monitor, SSD and other accessories on a tripod, in the demo at the Canon Singapore office.

The ME200S-SH also boasts high sensitivity (up to ISO 204,800) and supports a variety of production needs ranging from video production to security surveillance.

The price of the ME200S-SH is not released yet but is expected to be much lower than the S$31,029 price-tag of the higher-end ME20F-SH.

Below are the product specifications of the ME20F-SH.

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New arrivals: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II flagship DSLR camera

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

The 35mm full frame EOS-1D X Mark II is the new Canon flagship professional DSLR successor to the EOS-1D X. Price & availability in Singapore TBA.

Update (5 April, 2016):

The EOS-1D X Mark II will be available at all Canon authorised dealers in May, at the recommended retail price of S$8,199.

The new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has a 20.2-megapixel full frame CMOS sensor with expanded ISO speeds up to 409,600.

The new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II has a 20.2-megapixel full frame CMOS sensor with expanded ISO speeds up to 409,600.

The EOS-1D X Mark II is designed for high-speed photography and records 4K video.

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Hands-on the new Canon EOS-1D X Mark II in Singapore (at Kaiserhaus).

The main specifications are listed below.

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New arrivals: Canon EOS M10, PowerShot G5 X, PowerShot G 9X

Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

Canon has launched three new cameras: the mirrorless EOS M10 (S$TBD) and two PowerShot compact cameras, the G5 X (S$999) and G9 X (S$619).

Update (17 November, 2015):

The EOS M10 will be available in Singapore from end of November at Canon authorized dealers at the following recommended prices.

Models SRP
EOS M10 Kit 3 with EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM & EF-M55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM lens S$1,099
EOS M10 Kit 2 with EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM &EF-M22mm f/2 STM S$899
EOS M10 Kit 1 with EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM lens S$749
Camera face jacket S$79
Three new cameras for the amateurs and advanced users (from right): Canon EOS M10, PowerShot G5 X and PowerShot G9 X.

Three new cameras for the amateurs and advanced users (from right): Canon EOS M10, PowerShot G5 X and PowerShot G9 X.

Both the PowerShot G5 X and PowerShot G9 X will be available in late October while the price and availability of the EOS M10 will be announced later.

A brief description of the three new cameras are included below.

EOS M10

The EOS M10 is Canon’s latest addition to the EOS M range of mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras.

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POTD: Corridor in Masjid Abdul Gafoor in Singapore

Monday, August 10th, 2015

Amidst the searing heat of the afternoon sun, the mosque offers a cool refuge and respite for worshippers and visitors.

The corridor is still empty, although in an hours’ time, worshippers will arrive for the Friday prayers. Photo taken using a Canon EOS 5Ds and EF 50mm F1.4 USM prime lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

The corridor is still empty, although in an hours’ time, worshippers will arrive for the Friday prayers. Photo taken using a Canon EOS 5Ds and EF 50mm F1.4 USM prime lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

Masjid Abdul Gafoor was gazetted as a national monument of Singapore on 13 July 1979.

Gowns for worshippers’ perusal in the Abdul Gaffoor Mosque. Photo taken using a Canon EOS 5Ds and EF 50mm F1.4 USM prime lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

Gowns for worshippers’ perusal in the Abdul Gaffoor Mosque. Photo taken using a Canon EOS 5Ds and EF 50mm F1.4 USM prime lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

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POTD: Prayer hall in Masjid Abdul Gafoor in Singapore

Friday, August 7th, 2015

The prayer hall is the most sacred part of the mosque and is at the core of the building, directly below the cupola and tower on the roof of the mosque.

Beautiful calligraphic inscriptions decorate the prayer hall. Photo taken using a Canon EOS 5Ds and EF 50mm F1.4 USM prime lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

Beautiful calligraphic inscriptions decorate the prayer hall. Photo taken using a Canon EOS 5Ds and EF 50mm F1.4 USM prime lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

Only worshippers are allowed into the prayer hall.

Visitors/tourists and women are not allowed inside.

Caps/songkoks for use for worshippers. Photo taken using a Canon EOS 5Ds and EF 50mm F1.4 USM prime lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

Caps/songkoks for use for worshippers. Photo taken using a Canon EOS 5Ds and EF 50mm F1.4 USM prime lens. Photo credit: John Tan.

The following descriptions are from the Wikipedia article on Masjid Abdul Gaffoor.

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Fireworks Tip 3 of 3: Filling your frame

Thursday, August 6th, 2015

Here’s Part 3 of the three-part series on tips for shooting fireworks photos – on what kind of lens to use and getting creative with composition. Contributed by Canon Imaging Academy.

Use a wide angle lens to capture the entire fireworks scene. Photo credit: Canon Imaging Academy Associate Trainer Joseph Goh.

Use a wide angle lens to capture the entire fireworks scene. Photo credit: Canon Imaging Academy Associate Trainer Joseph Goh, Joseph Goh Photography.

Below is the final of the three-part series on tips for shooting dazzling photos of fireworks.

Editor’s note

Since the fireworks for the National Day celebrations are on such a big scale, it essentially covers a large amount of sky over the Marina Bay.

In order to capture all the different types of fireworks firing at the same time, and to avoid cropping part of a firework burst, use a wide angle camera that have a large field of view.

If you are using a zoom lens, zoom out to the widest angle.

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Fireworks Tip 2 of 3: Settings for the camera

Wednesday, August 5th, 2015

Here’s Part 2 of the three-part series on tips for shooting fireworks photos – on what settings to use in your camera. Contributed by Canon Imaging Academy.

Ever wondered what camera settings to use for shooting fireworks? Check out the recommendations from the Canon Imaging Academy. Photo credit: Canon Imaging Academy.

Ever wondered what camera settings to use for shooting fireworks? Check out the recommendations from the Canon Imaging Academy. Photo credit: Canon Imaging Academy.

Here are some settings that are optimal for shooting fireworks.

Editor’s note

Many cameras, including compact ones have a dedicated Scene mode for shooting fireworks where many of the camera settings highlighted below are automatically set to appropriate levels generally suitable for fireworks.

However, because the settings are pre-canned and generally shooting most fireworks, you can’t change the settings to custom-fit the exact lighting situations or to realise your specific artistic expression.

If you want the best shots, try out the settings suggested below by the Canon Imaging Academy.

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