Canon Inc. is looking to increase the production from its home country, Japan, from 40%of their overall output to about 60%. The weak Yen seems to have spurred this move; and Canon isn't the only electronics company to take this action. Panasonic and Sharp are also considering an increase in domestic production, though they have not confirmed plans yet. … [Read more...]
Canon to launch new 50-1000mm Cine lens
In early 2015, Canon will launch the new 50-1000mm CN20x 50 IAS H E1/P1 lens. The company claims this is the first-ever lens boasting of a combined 20x magnification, integrated 1.5x extender, and a removable servo drive. The lens is specially designed for nature and sports television productions. The CN20x 50 IAS H E1/P1 features an updated servo drive, making it more … [Read more...]
Canon to buy US chipmaking firm
Canon Inc. is planning to acquire a Texas-based company Molecular Imprints, which has the technology to make state-of-the-art semiconductors at a low cost, hoping to regain its former glory as a manufacturer of chipmaking equipment. In the 1990s, Canon controlled about 30% of the global market for lithography equipment, which plays a central role in the chip fabrication … [Read more...]
Canon announces EOS Kiss X70 camera
Canon Inc announced a new model in the EOS Kiss series, the Kiss X70, based on the Kiss X50, but with improved basic features and operation. It has an APS-C size 18 MP CMOS sensor and full HD video capability. The camera has a DIGIC 4 image processing engine, 9 point AF and continuous shooting mode of 3 fps. It will be available from late March. … [Read more...]
