Today sees the announcement of one of the more avidly awaited cameras of the year. Canon has launched the much anticipated EOS 50D, an upgraded version of EOS 40D. While an excellent camera, many felt that the Canon 40D was a somewhat incremental upgrade over the preceding 30D.

On the surface it looks almost similar to its predecessor. However, there are quite a few significant improvements; fifteen megapixel CMOS sensor, faster DIGIC 4 processor manages maximum continuous-mode frame rate of 6.3 frames/second, down only 0.2 fps from the speed of the 40D, 3.0″ VGA LCD monitor with Live View mode offering 3 AF modes, ISO sensitivity expandable to 12800 and an HDMI connection for high Quality Image viewing. It also includes a new Quick Control screen which shows the most commonly used settings and Creative Auto mode for automatic focus and exposure.

Canon 50D

TOKYO, August 19, 2008—Canon Inc. announced today that it has reached a new milestone by shipping its 100 millionth compact digital camera.

Since releasing the PowerShot 600 as Canon’s first compact digital camera for sale to the general public in July 1996, the company has thus far launched a total of 106 digital camera models.

Featuring a compact body and stylish design, the PowerShot S100 Digital ELPH (or Digital IXUS in other regions) was introduced in May 2000 and proved immensely popular among consumers around the world for its portability and user friendliness. All the while, Canon has consistently broadens its digital camera lineup in order to address the ever-expanding market and ensuing diversification of user needs. Read the rest of this entry »

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