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Japanese manufacturer of photographic lenses Tokina Co., Ltd. had recently announced the release of the Canon Mounted Tokina’s AT-X M35 PRO DX 35mm F2.8 lens .The company is now revealing that it will be delayed.
The wide angle macro lens was supposed to be available on December 21st this year,but it was pushed back to the end of January, 2008 by Tokina, Japan.
The postponement is due to development difficulties relating to the focus system.
Nonetheless copies with Nikon mount are unaffected and will be released on schedule.

A firmware version 1.1.3 has been released by Canon for its EOS-1D Mark III DSLR .
The update is now available on Canon’s website and increases transmission speed when using high-speed SD cards, improves AF-tracking in certain situations and fixes a couple of bugs.

This firmware update (Version 1.1.3) incorporates the following improvements and fixes:

Increases transmission speed when using high-speed SD cards.
Fixes a phenomenon involving not being able to release the shutter.
Improves AF tracking in specific conditions.
Corrects errors in the Spanish and Korean menu screens.
Improves the look of images when played back on the LCD monitor.
Fixes a rare response error in the Main Dials in which they either did not respond when rotated or would change several clicks’ worth even if only clicked once.
Reduces the tendency to autofocus on the background instead of the main subject when shooting in AI Servo AF under certain conditions.
Reduces the tendency of the camera to autofocus on high-contrast backgrounds when shooting in conditions where AF detection is difficult, such as when the main subject is not completely covered by the AF frames or if the main subject’s contrast is low.
Corrects errors in the Italian and Simplified Chinese menu screens.
Fixes a rare phenomenon in which the camera cannot start normally when the battery is inserted, such as after replacing the battery. This phenomenon sometimes occurred with the version 1.0.9 firmware when the battery was inserted into the camera due to the camera’s communication timing. The occurrences were extremely rare, and abnormal operation could be fixed by reloading the battery.
Click here to download the update.

Bill Collins found his old Canon Powershot that was submerged under ice and snow for two years in a Nova Scotia river.
The digital camera retrieved had its body in fairly deplorable shape but the memory card tucked within seemed to be relatively unharmed.
Upon testing it out, the employee found some 300 pictures taken on the day in which Mr. and  Mrs. Collins nearly perished during a canoe accident.
Bill and his wife Lori were canoing in Nova Scotia’s Kejimkujik National Park in 2005 when they capsized, spilling themselves and their belongings into the frigid Autumn waters of Little River.
Collins returned to the park last August to hike and mentioned the incident to Charlie Hearn who is a park maintenance worker.
“We didn’t have any expectation that it would ever be recovered because it was really off the beaten track” Mr. Collins said.
Nonetheless Hearn took it upon himself to find the camera.
Kejimkujik, is a breathtaking national park of Canada in the Maritimes,known for its abundant lakes and rivers ideal for outdoor photography.

It was recently reported that Canon was planning on fixing the EOS-1D Mark III autofocus issue.
It now looks like that mission is well underway because Canon has decided to pull every single EOS-1D Mark IIIl units from the shelves in response to the autofocus issue ruining their professional DSLR.
Above is a legitimate letter sent to dealers on October 25th, where Canon states that they have decided to stop shipment of all EOS-1D Mark III.
It reads on saying that it will recollect all unsold EOS-1D Mark III units from the stock and  shipping recommencement date is promised at a later time.
An act like that by the Japanese company is very bold because the problem only affected some of the units sold so far.
By doing that Canon has just demonstrated great loyalty and responsibility towards their numerous clients.
But then again Canon is known for excellence ,quality and great customer service .

The company will most likely send out new lenses so that owners can adjust in the camera themselves.

Canon has announced on Thursday that the autofocus complications that have stained the lauch of Canon’s high-end EOS-1D Mark III camera will soon be resolved.
The company revealed that the problem involves a mirror that directs light to the camera’s autofocus subsystem.
When a photographer takes a picture, both the main mirror and the sub-mirror for the autofocus system flip out of the way to let light shine on the camera’s main image sensor.
Nonetheless by simply adjusting that mirror the autofocus will be fixed.
Therefore if you were looking to purchase yourself the $4,500 Canon camera, equipped for any professional photojournalists ,you still can.
After many troubles were reported,Chuck Westfall, Canon USA’s Director of Media and Customer Relationship,is reassuring customers that a remedy has been found.
Westfall explained that the company doesn’t believe that every one of the Canon’s high-end EOS-1D Mark III camera is affected.
And Canon has made it clear that it will rapidly provide a simple way for owners to identify if their camera is among those with an issue in the next two or three weeks.
US-based owners should be getting instruction first while buyers that reside elsewhere will likely be informed shortly thereafter.
It should be noted that new cameras coming off the line don’t have the problem.

Surprisingly enough the top 3 best selling digital cameras are all from Canon. The ranking of the best sellers is based on unit sales. Here are the top 3 for September 2007 (list of best selling digital cameras is updated regularly).

1.  Canon PowerShot A630 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom

Canon’s A630 is the follow up to the well known A610. At 8 megapixels, it is ideal for point-and-shoot photographers. It is reasonably priced yet technologically advanced , very easy to use and manage. The 8MP sensor is very appealing, and so are the nice 4x optical zoom and rotating 2.5-inch LCD. Specifications: 8 megapixels, 4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom, auto focus, auto and manual exposure, JPEG file format, ISO 80-800, 2.5-inch LCD display, movie mode with sound, Secure Digital card storage, 4 AA batteries

2.  Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

Canon was very much inspired by the ELPH in order to create the Powershot SD1000. The SD1000  is one of the smallest and slimmest digitals out there. The body is extremely slim,( tinier than a deck of cards), so it is perfect for globe trotters and fashion lovers. 7.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, and DIGIC III with Face Detection and Noise Reduction which means you are getting the very best from Canon. Rapid operation,better image quality, and long battery life make this camera perfect for almost any photographer. Specifications: 7.1 megapixels, 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom, auto focus, JPEG file format, movie mode with sound, ISO 80-1600, 2.5-inch LCD, Secure Digital memory, Lithium-ion battery

3.Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

The SD850 Canon is ultra compact therefore users love them. It is thin, elegant and has tons of wonderful features. Inspired by the SD700 IS, the 850 contains vital image stabilization that makes shooting clear shots simple. With 8 megapixel sensor ,it allows you to print photo-quality images in sizes up to 16″ x 22″. Moving your pictures from the camera to your computer has been made easy by the help of one little button . Specifications: 8 megapixels, DIGIC III Image Processor, 4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom, movie mode with sound, autofocus, auto and manual exposure, shift-type image stabilization, ISO 80-1600, 2.5-inch LCD displa, Secure Digital memory storage, Lithium-ion battery