EOS 7D firmware update
Canon has announced a firmware update - Version 1.0.9 - for the EOS 7D SLR that aims to improve AF accuracy during Live View shooting and fixes another couple of phenomena that may occur very occasionally.
EOS 5D Mark II video exposure
Canon has announced it will release an EOS 5D Mark II firmware update to allow users to manually control exposure when shooting Full HD video. This will be available from 2 June.
PowerShot G10 repairs & firmware
Canon offers free services for owners of the PowerShot G10 who may encounter problems with lines on images; plus there’s a new G10 firmware update (Version 1.0.2.0).
Japanese Camera Grand Prix
The EOS 5D Mark II has been chosen as ‘Camera of the Year’ – the top honour in the prestigious annual Japanese Camera Grand Prix – by a panel of photographic writers, photographers and photo industry experts.
EOS oil spots
Canon has announced free inspection and cleaning for some of its EOS-1D Mark III and EOS-1Ds Mark III SLR cameras that may suffer from problems of oil spots on images caused by excess lubricant.
50 years of Canon SLRs
Canon is celebrating 50 years since the launch of its first ever SLR – the Canon Flex, which was released in May 1959. Since then Canon has sold over 50 million SLRs and launched the famous EOS system in 1987.
Canon announces EOS 50D firmware update
Canon has announced that the latest EOS 50D firmware update, version 1.0.6, can now be downloaded.
Canon wins five 2009 TIPA awards
The EOS 5D Mark II takes one of Canon’s five prizes from the prestigious 2009 TIPA awards with the TS-E17mm f/4L lens and PowerShot G10 compact also amongst the awards.
PIXMA printer duo
Canon has revealed two additions to its range of PIXMA professional photo printers – the Pro95000 Mark II and the Pro9000 Mark II units that offer gallery-quality prints up to A3+ and up to three times faster operation.

