Today marks 50 years since Canon launched it’s first SLR Camera, the Canonflex. Since then they have gone on to produce more than 50 million SLRs of various shapes and sizes, their most recent being the much coveted Canon EOS 5D Mark II. You can find out more by reading their official press release. If [...]
Published: Charlie (6th Jan 2009)
Today marks 50 years since Canon launched it’s first SLR Camera, the Canonflex. Since then they have gone on to produce more than 50 million SLRs of various shapes and sizes, their most recent being the much coveted Canon EOS 5D Mark II.
You can find out more by reading their official press release.
If you have a bit of a passion for camera history check out Canon’s online camera museum.
Happy 50th, Canon SLRs!
Black Rapid RS-W1 Women’s Strap 26th July 2010Black Rapid has designed a strap specifically for women, which provides comfort and speed of the R-Strap whilst adding a bit of elegance
BlackRapid FastenR-3 3rd June 2010The enhanced locking ridges on the FastenR-3’s underside ensure that solid connection between your camera and FastenR is strong, secure and confident.
“The Bernadottes in Black and White” at Nationalmuseum, Sweden 13th May 2010As part of Sweden’s Bernadotte Year, Nationalmuseum is presenting an exhibition of black-and-white portraits of the House of Bernadotte, from King Karl XIV Johan to the present royal family
Ricoh Announces Development of Two New Units for GXR Interchangeable Unit Camera System 6th April 2010The GXR is a revolutionary new interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses can be changed by mounting camera units that integrate lens, image sensor, and image processing engine into a single unit.
How to Pick Up Expert Lighting Technique Tutorials Free of Charge (Bowens Press Release) 5th February 2010“Once our customers have bought Bowens equipment they shouldn’t have to pay again to learn how to use it.” – Robert Cook, Bowens marketing director
Billingham Launch New f/stop Bags 3rd February 2010The new f/stop range embodies that unique combination of tradition and innovation – the hallmark of a Billingham camera bag. The latest addition to the range has been designed for those occasions when you want to travel light – but without compromise.
Review: Billingham 550 / 307 / 107 Bags 21st July 2009“I’m telling you, I really AM in love with this bag. It is so beautifully made and everything about it just shouts quality. Actually, that’s wrong, Billingham bags don’t shout; they speak up confidently with a strong and steady voice as befits a lady of breeding and class!”
“10 Ways to Improve Your Boudoir Photography Now” by Edward Verosky 13th May 2010“Boudoir might easily be classified as a subset of glamour photography. Both genres generally feature a female subject with an emphasis on sensual, sexy, and flirtatious looks and poses.”
Ricoh Announces Development of Two New Units for GXR Interchangeable Unit Camera System 6th April 2010The GXR is a revolutionary new interchangeable unit camera system in which lenses can be changed by mounting camera units that integrate lens, image sensor, and image processing engine into a single unit.
Lastolite Reflector Dish For RayD8 c5600 4th February 2010The existing RayD8 c5600 continuous lighting kit now features a new reflector dish assembly. To assist in shipping and storage of the kit a new extension tube allows the use of a more compact reflector.
Lastolite Black and White Ezycare Knitted Curtains 3rd February 2010The black or white curtains are available in two sizes 3m x 3.5m (10’ x 12’) and 3m x 7m (10’ x 24’) featuring a looped hem on the 3m edge to insert a pole for support.
Lastolite Sync Block for Remote Triggers 2nd February 2010Today marks 50 years since Canon launched it’s first SLR Camera, the Canonflex. Since then they have gone on to produce more than 50 million SLRs of various shapes and sizes, their most recent being the much coveted Canon EOS 5D Mark II. You can find out more by reading their official press release. If [...]
The Canon AE1 is special for me. Although I was a Pentax man at the time, the AE1 marked a turning point in the technology and was so desirable. http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/data/1976-1985/1976_ae1.html?lang=us&categ=srs&page=a
Comment by Gary Rogers — 06 Jan