Canon digital cameras (both SLR and compact) are the market leaders in the digital camera market. Canon professional digital SLR cameras are also the leading cameras for professional photographers around the world. Canon began in 1933 when it was called the `Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory`. The first camera was the Kwanon. It was the first Japanese 35mm focal-plane shutter camera and was created to compete with rangefinder cameras from Germany. The name Canon was first used in 1935 for the Hansa Canon rangefinder camera.
Today, Canon offers arguably the largest range of digital SLR cameras, lenses and accessories for the beginner, intermediate and professional photographer. All recent Canon digital SLR cameras are listed below including the 21.1 megapixel Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III DSLR.
Canon Digital SLR Cameras 2007 / 2008
Canon Rebel XS Digital SLR Camera
- Available from July 2008.
- 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor.
- Budget version of Rebel XSi. Entry level DSLR.
- Auto lighting optimizer. 2.5" LCD. 100% frame Live View.
- Dust reduction system. Digic III image processor.
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Large viewfinder with 0.81x magnification & 95% of frame..
- Compatible with SD/SDHC cards.
- JPEG & RAW support. Shutter 30 sec to 1/4000. X-Sync 1/200.
- Weight 450g w/o battery. Size 129 x 98 x 62mm.
Canon EOS Rebel XSi Digital SLR Camera
- Available April 2008 for $899 with new 18-55 IS lens.
- Large 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor.
- High resolution 3" LCD with 230k pixels and live view.
- Full manual control. ISO 100 to 1600. Shoot jpegs 3.5 fps.
- Dust reduction system. Digic III image processor.
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Large viewfinder with 0.87x magnification & 95% coverage.
- Compatible with all EF and EF-S lenses. SD/SDHC cards.
- JPEG & RAW support. Shutter 30 sec to 1/4000. X-Sync 1/200.
- Weight 475g w/o battery. Size 129 x 98 x 62mm. Buy from Amazon
Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera
- Released September 2007.
- Newly developed 10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor.
- High resolution 3" LCD with 230k pixels and live view.
- Weatherproof body. Sealed against dust and moisture.
- Digic III image processor. 6.5 fps shooting upto 75 jpegs.
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Sensor shift dust removal system.
- Compatible with all EF and EF-S lenses. Large viewfinder.
- Full manual controls. Hotshoe. Shutter 30 - 1/8000. RAW.
- ISO 100 - 3200.
Weight 822 g. Size 146 x 108 x 74mm. Buy from Amazon
Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera
- Released November 2007.
- Full frame 21.1 megapixel CMOS sensor. Supports EF lenses.
- Sensor shift dust removal system. Dual Digic III processors.
- Tough Weatherproof
body sealed against the elements.
- High resolution 3" LCD. Full size bright viewfinder.
- Hotshoe. Full manual controls. ISO 50 - 3200. RAW format.
- Shutter speed 30 - 1/8000. Shoot jpegs at 5 fps upto 56 jpegs or 12 RAW images in succession. X- 1/250.
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Compactflash II (UDMA) & SD/SDHC memory cards.
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Weight 1385 inc. batteries. Size 150 x 160 x 80mm. Buy from Amazon
Canon EOS 1D Mark III Digital SLR Camera
- Released April 2007.
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10.1 megapixel APS-H size CMOS sensor.
- High resolution 3" LCD with live view.
- Dual Digic III image processors giving 10 fps with jpegs upto 110 jpegs and 30 RAW in succession. Shutter 30 - 1/8000.
- Hotshoe. Full manual controls. ISO 50 - 6400. RAW & sRAW.
- Ultrasonic dust removal system.
- Compactflash and SD/SDHC memory cards.
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Weight 1335 g inc. batteries. Size 156 x 157 x 80mm. Buy from Amazon