Posts Tagged ‘Canon’

New DSLR: Canon EOS 70D with Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology

Monday, July 1st, 2013

Canon has just unveiled globally the EOS 70D. The DSLR is Wi-Fi enabled and comes with new Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology – for faster focusing speeds and improved Movie Servo AF.

Available in August 2013, price TBA.

The new Canon EOS 70D DSLR with Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology.

The new Canon EOS 70D DSLR with Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology.

The EOS 70D is embedded with a powerful DIGIC 5+ image processor and a 20.2-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor.

Canon EOS 70D: DIGIC 5+ image processor, 20.2-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor, 100 to 12800 (expandable to 25600).

Canon EOS 70D: DIGIC 5+ image processor, 20.2-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor, 100 to 12800 (expandable to 25600).

The first model in the EOS series to showcase the new Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology, a phase-difference autofocus (AF) technology, the EOS 70D achieves approximately 30% faster focusing speeds and delivers improved Movie Servo AF tracking during Live View shooting.

The new Dual Pixel CMOS AF Technology replicates how the human eye behaves. When switching between various AF points or areas, promising smoother and more natural transitions during the focusing process.

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Canon releases telephoto zoom lens with internal extender – world’s first

Thursday, May 16th, 2013

The EF200-400mm F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X is a top-tiered high-performance lens for the advanced needs of professionals. Available end May at S$16,599.

Canon EF200-400MM F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X lens will be available end May at S$16,599.

Canon EF200-400MM F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X lens will be available end May at S$16,599.

The EF200-400MM F4L IS USM Extender 1.4X is a new type of lens that combines the convenience of a zoom lens with the high performance of a fixed focal length lens.

It boast super long reach with high quality, records better moving images, and is designed for operability and durability.

Below is the press release from Canon.

Canon Releases the World’s First Telephoto Zoom Lens Equipped with an Internal Extender

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Fuji Xerox set up office in Myanmar to expand business

Thursday, April 4th, 2013

Fuji Xerox is the first in the office equipment industry to open a direct office in Myanmar, with the aim of becoming the market leader in the emerging market within three years – in terms of sales revenue.

Fuji Xerox is setting up office in Myanmar to help expand its business in the developing nation.

Fuji Xerox is setting up office in Myanmar to help expand its business in the developing nation.

The Fuji Xerox Asia Pacific Pte Ltd (Myanmar Branch) in Yangon began operations on 1 April, 2013 and is headed by its General Manager – Yoshio Hanada.

The branch will be staffed by another Japanese and six local employees.

Since the start of the new government in 2011, Myanmar has been promoting deregulation which is stimulating its economy.

The enactment of the new foreign investment law in 2012 will be leading to the creation of a special economic zone.

The number of foreign corporations, including Japanese companies, entering Myanmar is rapidly increasing, which is likely to boost the country’s economic growth.

Currently, Fuji Xerox provides multifunction devices in Myanmar via a local dealer, Concordia.

Under current regulations, Fuji Xerox is not allowed to have a direct sales force in the country.

The Myanmar Branch will therefore provide the dealer with support in carrying out sales activities and sales consulting services, as well as make proposals for high value-added products such as high-speed color publishing systems.

It will also help accelerate business development for the Government Sector.

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Event: Canon launches 11 cameras and a new lens in Singapore

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013

Canon formally launched the new cameras and lens at Chye Seng Huat Hardware cafe. Half the cameras had already hit the shelves earlier while the new models will debut towards end-April and early-May, with prices yet-to-be announced.

The highlights today include the PowerShot N, EOS 100D and EOS 700D.

Andrew Koh - Senior Director and GM of Consumer Imaging and Information Products Group, Canon Singapore - kicking off the launch in Singapore.

Andrew Koh – Senior Director and GM of Consumer Imaging and Information Products Group, Canon Singapore – kicking off the launch in Singapore.

The Canon PowerShot N has a squarish form factor (78.6 x 69.3 x 29.2 mm) and is so compact it can fit in the palm and be operated with one hand.

Canon PowerShot N has 8x optical zoom and 12.1 megapixels.

Canon PowerShot N

It has Wi-Fi connectivity and comes with pre-programmed creative Instagram-style filters.

The 12.1-megapixel PowerShot N has 8x optical zoom, swivel screen and ISO to 6,400.

The EOS 100D has an 18-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor and and full DSLR functionalities.

This is despite its compactness – Canon boasts that the 370g EOS 100D is the world’s smallest (116.8 x 90.7 x 69.4 mm) and lightest DSLR.

Canon EOS 100D is the world's smallest and lightest DSLR.

Canon EOS 100D

The EOS 700D has the same sensor and DIGIC 5 imaging processor, and comes with a fully articulated LCD panel.

Both DSLRs can be paired with the new EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM EF-S lens for quieter and smoother AF operation while shooting video.

All the above models will be available in Singapore by end-April. Prices will be announced later.

The other cameras that were launched are the IXUS 255 HS, IXUS 140, IXUS 135, IXUS 132, PowerShot A2600, PowerShot A2500, as well as the newest PowerShot SX280 HS and PowerShot SX270 HS.

Canon EOS 700D has 18 megapixels and DIGIC 5 imaging processor.

Canon EOS 700D has 18 megapixels and DIGIC 5 imaging processor.

All the cameras and lens that were launched today are listed below.

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Canon Do More Work Less Facebook Contest: DMWL to the Rescue

Friday, March 22nd, 2013

Canon is having a contest on its Do More Work Less Facebook page – called “DMWL to the Rescue”. Participate from now till 10 April to stand a chance to win a Digital IXUS 140 and an imageCLASS MF4720w.

Win a Digital IXUS 140 and an imageCLASS MF4720w - contest ends 10 April 2013.

Win a Digital IXUS 140 and an imageCLASS MF4720w – contest ends 10 April 2013.

All you have to do is email dmwl@canon.com.sg with a photo of a flawed office device in your office and say in less than 100 how you wish you can improve the device so that you can do your job more efficiently.

IT Show 2013 promotions: Canon laser and inkjet printers

Friday, March 8th, 2013

Here are Canon’s IT Show 2013 promotions for laser/inkjet printers and multifunction devices, as well as scanners.

Click to view or download Canon printer promotions during IT Show 2013. Caution: large 7/3MB PDF file.

Click to view or download Canon printer promotions during IT Show 2013. Caution: large 7/3MB PDF file.

You can look for Canon’s printers and scanners at resellers at IT Show 2013.

SITEX 2012 promotions: Canon cameras, printers & multifunction devices

Thursday, November 22nd, 2012

Canon will be at SITEX 2012 at Hall 4B, Booth 4B01 in the Singapore EXPO.

Click to view or download Canon promotions for SITEX 2012.

Click to view or download Canon promotions for SITEX 2012. (Caution: 7MB PDF file with 5 flyers)

imageCLASS MF4420W (S$229), home-office multi-function laser printer. Print, scan, copy, wired/wireless LAN.

imageCLASS MF4420W (S$229), home-office multi-function laser printer. Print, scan, copy, wired/wireless LAN.

Check out Canon’s SITEX 2012 promotions and discounts for its range of DSLRs, EOS M mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, as well as Ixus and PowerShot range of compact cameras.

Not forgetting its Legria range of camcorders.

For printers, it has the PIXMA inkjets, as well as imageCLASS series of laser printers and multifunction devices.

Scanners, Inks and toners are also available.

Winning photographs of 10th annual Canon PhotoMarathon in Singapore

Saturday, November 3rd, 2012

2,419 participants took part in the Singapore leg of the Canon PhotoMarathon Asia, at Marina Bay Sands Singapore. Here are the winning photos.

Winning portfolio of Best of Show winner in the Open category - Koh Zhi Kai. Themes from left: Wonder, Harmony, Pleasure.

Winning portfolio of Best of Show winner in the Open category – Koh Zhi Kai. Themes from left: Wonder, Harmony, Pleasure.

Beginning at 9am in the morning, this year’s attendance of the day-long competition was an increase of 15% over last year.

Winning portfolio of Best of Show winner in the Student category - Jerrer Lee. Themes from left: Wonder, Harmony, Pleasure.

Winning portfolio of Best of Show winner in the Student category – Jerrer Lee. Themes from left: Wonder, Harmony, Pleasure.

There were two categories of participants – Open and Student. For each category, there were three themes – Wonder, Harmony and Pleasure.

Top 3 entries for the first theme - "Wonder" - in the Open category. From left: Sawo Ediesetijono, Edmund Kwok, Henry Ong.

Top 3 entries for the first theme – “Wonder” – in the Open category. From left: Sawo Ediesetijono, Edmund Kwok, Henry Ong.

18 prizes were given to the top three winners of the three themes for each category. Prizes given included Canon products such as the Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Canon EOS 650D digital SLRs.

Top 3 entries for the first theme - "Wonder" - in the Student category. From left: Troy Yeo, Phongsakon Saranrithichai, Gracia Ow.Top 3 entries for the first theme - "Wonder" - in the Open category. From left: Troy Yeo, Phongsakon Saranrithichai, Gracia Ow.

Top 3 entries for the first theme – “Wonder” – in the Student category. From left: Troy Yeo, Phongsakon Saranrithichai, Gracia Ow.

In addition, Best of Show awards were given for each of the two categories – for the best collection of images from all three themes.

Top 3 entries for the second theme - "Harmony" - in the Open category. From left: Sam Chong, Wee Keng Hor, Wong Jiaming.

Top 3 entries for the second theme – “Harmony” – in the Open category. From left: Sam Chong, Wee Keng Hor, Wong Jiaming.

The two Best of Show winners – Koh Zhi Kai (Open) and Jerrer Lee – will be going on an eight-day all-expense-paid photo clinic to Hungary.

Top 3 entries for the second theme - "Harmony" - in the Student category. From left: Benjamin Lee, Jerrer Lee, Dian Putrisyah Shahrudin.

Top 3 entries for the second theme – “Harmony” – in the Student category. From left: Benjamin Lee, Jerrer Lee, Dian Putrisyah Shahrudin.

This year’s competition also featured a Celebrity Challenge.

Top 3 entries for the third theme - "Pleasure" - in the Open category. From left: Leslie Quek, Muhammad Razaleigh Bin Mohame, Koh Zhi Kai.

Top 3 entries for the third theme – “Pleasure” – in the Open category. From left: Leslie Quek, Muhammad Razaleigh Bin Mohame, Koh Zhi Kai.

Under this challenge, local celebrities – The Muttons, Jade Seah, Ross, Dawn Yeo and Nat Ho – competed against each other based on the theme, Pleasure.

Top 3 entries for the third theme - "Pleasure" - in the Student category. From left: Rudyanto AKil Yusoff, Paul Tang, Marcus Chong Jey Leng.

Top 3 entries for the third theme – “Pleasure” – in the Student category. From left: Rudyanto AKil Yusoff, Paul Tang, Marcus Chong Jey Leng.

Canon will be donating S$5,000 to the winning celebrity, Vernon A’s charity of choice – Children’s Cancer Foundation.

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this WEEK in TECH – a selection of interesting events

Sunday, October 28th, 2012

Here’s a selection of interesting tech events happening this week (28 October – 3 November 2012). It is not an exhaustive list and represents only a sampling of events that gives a taste of the tech pulse in Singapore.

What are some of the more interesting tech events happening in Singapore this week?

What are some of the more interesting tech events happening in Singapore this week?

Lenovo is showing off its exciting lineup of convertible notebook/tablet hybrids for Windows 8 this week. I played with some of the models during the Windows 8 launch in Singapore last week, and they are amazing. Watch this space for the hands-on.

This week sees Microsoft move its focus from the launch of Windows 8 to the formal launch of Windows Phone 8, which shares a common core with its bigger sibling.

Will the Metro-based new smartphone operating system increase its market share from a meagre 3.5% (for the second quarter according to IDC).

Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android dominate with 17% and 68% respectively. Windows Phone 8 smartphones announced thus far include Nokia Lumia 920 and Lumia 820, HTC 8S and 8X, and Samsung ATIV S. We might actually see the HTC models showcased in Singapore this Friday!

Midweek, Brother is launching a new printer while A*STAR Data Storage Institute will show off the world’s thinnest 2.5-inch 5mm hybrid drive for consumer and business devices.

Oracle Day 2012: Simpor Ballroom, Level 4, Marina Bay Sands Exhibition and Convention Centre

For those interested in the latest trends in Cloud, Mobile, Social and Big Data, be sure to register for Oracle Day 2012 at Marina Bay Sands. Get the hottest updates on critical business drivers, meet Oracle experts and experience their latest technologies at the Demo booths.

And for photography buffs, the Singapore leg of Canon’s annual PhotoMarathon Asia 2012 takes place at the Marina Bay Sands this Saturday. To be guaranteed a participation slot do register online prior to the event.

Below is the events listing for the week.

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this WEEK in TECH – a selection of interesting events

Sunday, October 14th, 2012

Here’s a selection of interesting tech events happening this week (14-20 October 2012). It is not an exhaustive list and represents only a sampling of events that gives a taste of the tech pulse in Singapore.

What are some of the more interesting tech events happening in Singapore?

What are some of the more interesting tech events happening in Singapore?

This week sees the continuation of buzz building up to the General Availability of Windows 8. Intel, Samsung, HP and Sony have already showcased their respective offerings. Next week, Microsoft will be releasing Windows 8 on 26 October 2012.

Audiophiles can look forward to the launch of Swiss Piega handmade speakers by Atlas Singapore, while photographers finally see the Lytro light field camera officially launched in Singapore.

The much anticipated Samsung GALAXY Note II and GALAXY Camera will be launched at the Ritz-Carlton; while BlackBerry and ZALORA join hands to present a fashion show inspired by the BlackBerry Bold smartphones.

On the enterprise side, Progress Software and NCS are talks about growth in big data and the realtime analytic industries, while DPM Teo Chee Hean opens Techventure 2012.

Finally, wrap up the week with a bit of fun and learning at Canon Imaging Academy, shooting out-and-about Singapore and learning about shooting stock photos along the way.

15 October (Sunday)

BlackBerry JamHack 2012

5-city, 3-day, 40-hour hackathon organised by 5 developer groups & communities in Asia Pacific, supported by RIM.

Culminates in App Pitches on the last day on 15 Oct.

Venue: Delhi, Bangalore, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Manila


15 October (Monday)

Realtime analytics for business

Progress Software and NCS talks about growth in big data and realtime analytic industries.


16 October (Tuesday)

Lytro launch

Official launch of the Lytro light field camera in Singapore.

Venue: Clarke Quay


17 October (Wednesday)

Samsung launch of GALAXY Note II and GALAXY Camera

Launch of Samsung’s latest products in Singapore.

Venue: Ritz-Carlton


17-18 October (Wednesday to Thursday)

Techventure 2012

This year’s theme, “Äsia.Innovation.Renaisance”, highlights the economic transformation in Asia and opportunities for businesses from technological innovation.

Venue: Marina Bay Sands


18 October (Thursday)

Fashionably Bold

BlackBerry and ZALORA collaborates on a fashion show inspired by the BlackBerry Bold smartphones.

Venue: 72-13 Mohammed Sultan Road


19 October (Friday)

Piega launch by Atlas

Swiss Piega launching a range of exclusive handmade speakers in Singapore.

Venue: Atlas Showroom @ Windstedt


20-22 October (Saturday to Monday)

Singapore iStockalypse

iStockphoto and Getty Images are partnering with Canon Singapore to organise this 3-day photo-workshop to shoot Singapore.

Theory on Saturday, followed by portfolio review on Sunday and out-and-about shooting on Monday.

Venue: Canon Imaging Academy