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Intel announces 2014 Thunderbolt update with 4K support; opens door for Retina iMacs?

Today, Intel announced a new version of its Thunderbolt technology that will ship with devices in 2014. The new Thunderbolt technology supports up to 20Gbps throughput, which is up from the 10 Gbps supported by the current version of Thunderbolt. Notably, the new technology supports 4K resolutions, which could open the door for even higher-resolution Mac [...]

Canon EOS Rebel SL1: The Shrunken Down Beginner DSLR You’ve Been Waiting For

Last year's Canon T4i is a really excellent camera. But for all its whiz-bang features like a capacitive touchscreen and continuous autofocus while shooting video, it just didn't feel special. A DLSR for beginners just doesn't make as much sense when there are smaller mirrorless cameras that can achieve similar results. So Canon shrunk the T4i down. Here's the mini version, Canon EOS Rebel SL1. More »


Best Buy Leaks Mysterious New Canon DSLR

Looks like some clumsy folks at Best Buy have listed an unannounced Canon DSLR on their website. This could fall in line with rumors circulating about a "mini-DSLR" meant to compete with compact mirrorless cameras. More »


Best Buy Leaks Mysterious New Canon DSLR

Looks like some clumsy folks at Best Buy have listed an unannounced Canon DSLR on their website. This could fall in line with rumors circulating about a "mini-DSLR" meant to compete with compact mirrorless cameras. More »


Canon Built An Image Sensor That Sees In the Dark

The one thing we always wish our cameras did better is take better pictures in low light. It looks like Canon is attacking the problem guns a'blazing, because its new 35mm image sensor spits in the face of darkness. More »


Canon Built An Image Sensor That Sees In the Dark

The one thing we always wish our cameras did better is take better pictures in low light. It looks like Canon is attacking the problem guns a'blazing, because its new 35mm image sensor spits in the face of darkness. More »


Canon’s New Full-Frame Video Sensor Can Shoot Clear HD Footage In Exceptionally Low Light

Screen Shot 2013-03-04 at 8.04.24 AMCanon today announced the successful creation of a new full-frame CMOS sensor, designed exclusively for shooting video. The new sensor can capture full-HD video with extremely low noise in settings where it has been hard for traditional cameras to even operate at all in the past. The sensor will have immediate benefits for astrophotography and for use in security systems, but the developments here could eventually help improve the quality of professional and consumer cameras, too.

This Bluetooth Smart Trigger Turns Your iPhone Into A Canon DSLR Remote And Intervalometer

bt_smart_trigger_with_iphone_web_1If you're into DSLR photography, remotely controlling the thing is a pretty common want for new users and seasoned veterans alike. Satechi's BT Smart Trigger is a remote that works with a range of Canon cameras, connecting to the camera's hot shoe and giving them full control over their camera's shutter. It also doubles as an intervalometer, making it possible to get those cool time lapse and extended exposure shots that never fail to draw the appreciation of photography fans.

Canon Launching Its MREAL Headset March 1st, Will Allow Designers To Prototype Using Augmented Reality

20130221_hiRes_interactivedemoCanon announced the launch of its MREAL system for "mixed reality" today, which includes a head-mounted display that allows wearers to combine virtual objects with the real world in 3D, which essentially sounds like a product designer's dream. On the consumer side, augmented reality hasn't done a great job of proving itself generally useful at this point, but in an industrial design setting, the payoff could be big, and that's why Canon's MREAL is priced at a professional-level $125,000.

Canon Launching Its MREAL Headset March 1st, Will Allow Designers To Prototype Using Augmented Reality

20130221_hiRes_interactivedemoCanon announced the launch of its MREAL system for "mixed reality" today, which includes a head-mounted display that allows wearers to combine virtual objects with the real world in 3D, which essentially sounds like a product designer's dream. On the consumer side, augmented reality hasn't done a great job of proving itself generally useful at this point, but in an industrial design setting, the payoff could be big, and that's why Canon's MREAL is priced at a professional-level $125,000.