
Canon has added a new high-end compact camera to its range by presenting the PowerShot G11, the successor to its multi award-winning PowerShot G10. Aimed at professional photographers, the G11 comes equipped with a high sensitivity 10-megapixel CCD sensor, 28-140mm wide-zoom lens, 5x optical zoom and a 2.8-inch vari-angle PureColor II VA LCD. Other advanced features worth mentioning include Dual Anti-Noise System, i-Contrast technology, RAW shooting and P/A/S/M shooting modes. The Canon PowerShot G11 sells for $499. [dpreview]

On Thursday 19th November 2009 Park Cameras in collaboration with Canon will be holding a launch event for the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV. The event will kick off at 9.30am and end around 13.30pm. Take the opportunities to meet and listen to renowned professional photographer, David Newton, who will put the Canon EOS 1D Mark IV through its paces in Park Cameras’ studio environment. For more information on how to book, please visit Park Cameras’ official website. [ePHOTOzine]

Canon has launched a new firmware update version 1.1.0 for its EOS 7D DSLR camera. The update “corrects a phenomenon that in images captured by continuous shooting, and under certain conditions, barely noticeable traces of the immediately preceding frame may be visible.” Get your update here! [Canon]

According to ‘EOS’ logics, Canon is preparing to launch another DSLR camera namely the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark IV. Although it’s not officially announced, the camera is said to be the successor of Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III and will feature a 30+ megapixel image sensor. The camera itself is expected to make its debut at Photokina 2010. Stay tuned for more updates. [LetsGoDigital]

Canon has announced the availability of its EOS 1D Mark IV high-speed digital SLR camera, which is developed incorporating feedback from professional photographers. The camera provides a 16-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, Dual DIGIC 4 Imaging Processors, and 14-bit A/D data conversion, all at 10 frames-per-second (fps), with the widest ISO range Canon has produced to date. The Canon EOS-1D Mark IV also supports 1080p Full High-Definition video capture at selectable frame rates. Canon USA will launch the EOS 1D Mark IV later this year for $4,999. [Canon USA]

Photographer Don Zeck has recently launched the “Don Zeck Lens Cap” that provides necessary protection for camera lens from scratches, dust, rain and other hazards. The Canon lens cap is available in 200mm F2, 300mm F2.8 IS, 400mm F2.8 IS, 400mm F4 DO IS, 500mm F4 IS, 600mm F4 IS, 800mm F5.6 IS. While, the Nikon lens cap is available in 200mm F2.0 VR, 300mm F2.8 VR, 300mm F2.8 AF-S, 400 mm F2.8 VR, 400mm F2.8 AF-S, 500mm F4 VR, 500mm F4 AF-S, 600mm F4 VR, 600mm F4 AF-S, 200-400mm F4 VR. The Don Zeck lens cap retails for $54.95 each. [Photography Blog]