Daily Digital Camera News

The full frame EOS 5D Mark II combines outstanding resolution with 3.9 fps shooting and superlative high ISO performance. The addition of Full HD movie recording expands the boundaries of photography.

• Price $ 2.700
• 21.1MP full frame CMOS sensor
• DIGIC 4 processor
• ISO range expandable to 25600
• Full HD (1080, 30fps) movie recording
• High-res 3.0” VGA LCD with Live View
• 3.9fps JPEG shooting up to card capacity
• 9-point AF + 6 Assist AF points
• Magnesium alloy body
• New 1800 mAh battery with improved battery information/ logging
• New optional WFT-E4 WiFi / LAN / USB vertical grip
• The new IrPort remote sensor provides InfraRed remote control using Canon’s optional RC1 remote
• Canon EF lens mount (does not support EF-S lenses)

Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging, announced today that it will be instituting a new Canon Professional Services (CPS) program beginning in the first quarter of 2009. The new CPS program, which will require all existing members to reapply, will offer three levels of membership – Silver, Gold and Platinum – to qualifying members, with each level receiving better and more extensive service benefits. The new CPS program is designed to provide the appropriate level of service for each professional demographic and to support members with faster service, loan equipment, and a range of other benefits to be announced in the coming months.

The Canon Powershot SD990 is the new 14.7MP compact digital camera from Canon. The digicam features a 2.5-inch LCD with the firm’s new Quick Shot Modes for faster shutter speeds. Available in silver, black, and a limited edition red, the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera will be released in October 2008 for $399. [Canon USA]

Canon offers a brand new point-and-shoot digital camera. Priced at $299, the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS is a 10MP sensor, 4x optical zoom, Optical Image Stabilization and a 3 inch LCD display. The digicam is currently available in two different color combinations including gold and silver or gold and brown. The company has decided to release this pocket digital camera later this month. [CrunchGear]