Canon imageCLASS MF9220Cdn colour laser multifunction printer

NEW CANON imageCLASS MULTIFUNCTION PRINTERS OFFER INCREASED FUNCTIONALITY AND PERFORMANCE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND HOME OFFICE USERS

Improved Speeds, Greater Efficiency Create Ideal Solutions for Consumers Seeking To Increase Productivity

MISSISSAUGA, ON., September 1, 2010 – Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announced the addition of two new imageCLASS multifunction devices to its award-winning lineup of small office and home office solutions, the Colour imageCLASS MF9220Cdn colour laser multifunction printers and the MF4570dn monochrome laser multifunction printer.

“In response to the increasing demand for easy-to-use, feature-rich multifunction devices targeted to small business and home office environments, Canon is proud to introduce the latest additions to the imageCLASS lineup,” said Ian Macfarlane, Vice President of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. “With small businesses and sole proprietorships increasingly demanding greater value and performance from their hardware purchases, the new imageCLASS models offer a compelling blend of functionality and features ideal for these demanding users.”

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Stanley Leary interviews Art Director Tony Messano on what he looks for when choosing a photographer.

Tony Messano – What He Looks For in a Photographer from Stanley Leary on Vimeo.

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And here’s good advice on how to transition from photojournalism to advertising:

Tony Messano Advice to Photojournalist from Stanley Leary on Vimeo.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 / FZ45

“[The Panasonic FZ45's] high-ISO performance and dynamic range are inferior to its predecessor the FZ38 [but overall] is a superbly designed and very well made super-zoom camera that is absolutely loaded with advanced features.”

We’ve added a new Panasonic FZ40 / FZ45 Review to our Reviews Matrix.

TrustedReviews has posted their review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40 / FZ45, with 14.1MP resolution (on a 1/2.33-in. CCD), 24x wide-angle optical zoom (25-600mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, 3.0-in. (230k-dot) LCD, Intelligent AUTO (iA) mode, PASM, RAW, Scene modes, Face Recognition, and HD Movie in AVCHD Lite with Creative Movie Mode.

Read the full Panasonic DMC-FZ40 / FZ45 review at: TrustedReviews.

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Canon PowerShot S90

“The Canon S95 [is] one of the most compelling pocket cameras on the market.”

We’ve added a new Canon PowerShot S95 [QuickPrice Check] Review to our Reviews Matrix.

PhotographyBLOG has published their review of the Canon PowerShot S95 with 10MP resolution (1/1.7-in High Sensitivity CCD), 3.8x wide-angle optical zoom (28-105mm equiv.), optical Image Stabilization, bright f/2.0 maximum aperture, customizable Control Ring (around lens), large 3.0-in. LCD (460K dots), PASM modes, Scene Modes, RAW, High Dynamic Range, and HD Movie (720p) 1280×720 @ 24fps.

You can read the full Canon S95 Review at: PhotographyBLOG.

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You might have done a flip book as a child, drawing a stick figure at the top of a stack of cards and then flipping them for an animation effect. The following video is a refresher course — or a new tutorial for those who’ve never done one.

How To Create a Flip Book on Howcast

Now, go one step further and take a picture of each card with your digital camera. Then play it back as a movie and you now have a digital version!

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The music is composed, and all that is needed are the words. Tweet your entries to @ThomasMarzano and be part of the first tweeted song.

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Canon XF105 Professional Camcorder

CANON INTRODUCES TWO NEW COMPACT XF-SERIES PROFESSIONAL CAMCORDERS: XF105 AND XF100

Both Models Feature MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps Recording, Built-In 3-D and Infrared Shooting Options

MISSISSAUGA, ON., August 31, 2010 – Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging, today announces the new Canon XF105 and XF100 Professional Camcorders for mobile HD video capture in a compact form factor. Canon’s smallest professional camcorders, the new XF105 and XF100 utilize the same Canon XF Codec featured in the Canon XF305 and XF300, introduced earlier this year. The Canon XF Codec is an MPEG-2 4:2:2 50Mbps codec used for exceptional high-definition image quality, full non-linear editing (NLE) systems compatibility and efficient, robust workflow. These camcorders include in-camera features enabling the easy set-up and capture of high-definition 3-D video when two XF105 or XF100 camcorders are paired, as well as Canon’s built-in infrared low-light feature enabling the capture of HD video in complete darkness. Both models record to Compact Flash (CF) cards and feature hot-swappable card slots for maximum performance. Differentiating the two models are industry-standard HD-SDI output and genlock in/SMPTE time code (in/out) terminals available on the Canon XF105. The XF105 and XF100 camcorders are ideal for Electronic News Gathering, documentary and independent filmmaking and event videography.

“Whether used as a companion to the XF305 or XF300, or as a stand-alone camcorder, the XF105 and XF100 are geared for a wide range of applications where high image quality, extreme portability and efficient workflow are of the utmost importance. And with true stereoscopic 3-D production and infrared recording capabilities, they allow users to expand into new markets,” stated Ian Macfarlane, Vice President of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., Inc. “This week we will be exhibiting both the Canon XF105 and XF100 at Canon EXPO 2010 in New York and demonstrate the versatile low-cost capabilities.”

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