Canon History

Canon EOS DCS 3 - July 1995

Based on the top-of-the-line EOS-1N, the EOS DCS 3 digital camera was developed with a high density area CCD containing 1.3 megapixels. The large, 16 MB buffer memory enables high-speed continuous shooting at 2.7 fps in 12-frame bursts. Also, by using the camera's 260 MB hard disk card, about 189 large size frames can be filed. The equivalent film speed sensitivity range is ISO 200 to 1600. This expands to ISO 400 to 6400 with black-and-white and infrared versions. The camera is therefore well prepared for low-light conditions.

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Canon EOS DCS 1 - December 1995

With 6 million pixels on a high density area CCD, this is a top-notch SLR type single-shot digital camera. 340 megabytes of hard disk card allows 53 high-quality images to be stored. The camera is well suited for catalog and pamphlet work which requires high image quality. It is also ideal for press photographers working for newspapers or magazines because of time and cost saving. The camera is compatible with more than 40 EF lenses and has the same high precision, reliability, and incomparable durability of the EOS-1N.

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Canon EOS D2000 March 1998

The third generation of the lens-interchangeable digital camera from Canon was developed with a high density area CCD containing 2.0 megapixels. Greatly reduced in size compared to the previous EOS DCS series. Rechargeable Ni-Cd battery used. EOS D2000 is compatible with more than 40 EF lenses. 340 MB of memory allows up to 160 high-quality images. Continuous shooting at 3.5 fps in 12-frame bursts enabled. Full-frame finder incorporated. The equivalent film speed range is ISO 200-1600. Audio recording enabled with built-in microphone. Image confirmation, histogram display and excessive exposure warning is enabled with 1.8" color LCD monitor. IEEE 1394 interface adopteda.

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Canon EOS D6000 December 1998

The EOS D6000 is the successor to the EOS DCS1, which was marketed in Japan in 1995. Placing the greatest emphasis on image quality, the D6000 is aimed at the top of the professional digital market for advertising and artistic photography. The camera and digital sections have been integrated, resulting in a much more compact and better handling unit. The new 6 megapixel CCD gives much better color reproduction. It is the world's highest-resolution digital field camera using a single CCD at the time. Mode setting and dial operations are the same as the EOS-1N, and uses the entire, very extensive lineup of interchangeable EF lenses, making switching from film to digital a snap for EOS users. Immediately after exposure the image can be checked on the 1.8" color LCD monitor, located on the back of the camera. Continuous shooting at one fps for up to three frames, and quick, accurate, natural-looking E-TTL automatic flash exposures with EX Speedlites are possible. Two PCMCIA card slots accept two Type I or Type II cards, or one Type III card. The next generation IEEE1394 interface is used for high-speed data transfera.

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Canon EOS D30 October 2000

The EOS D30 is a new popularly priced digital SLR camera with a large-area 3.25 million pixel CMOS Imaging Sensor that accepts all the myriad lenses in the EF series. It is designed for serious amateurs, business and professional photographers. It could be called the Next Generation Standard Digital SLR. With high image quality and a multitude of functions, the price is a very reasonable 358,000 yen. The D30's imaging sensor is a large 3.25 mega pixel CMOS sensor, with a primary color RGB filter, and a newly developed digital signal processing LSI (Image Engine), to insure high image resolution and excellent color balance. Canon's unique noise reduction technology produces significant effect for the long time release images such as night scenes. Operational components and controls are from the EOS series so EF lenses, Speedlites and other EOS accessories can be used. The EOS user can use the D30 just as he uses his EOS film cameras. The stainless steel chassis is both light and strong and combined with the high-strength engineering plastic covers gives it a light, strong, rigid body, the smallest in the class (as of August 2000).

2000 -2005

Canon History

Canon EOS-1D December 2001

EOS-1D was designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional news, sports and studio photographers. It delivers enhanced image quality and responsiveness through a newly developed large-size, high resolution CCD sensor, with an effective pixel area of 28.7 x 19.1mm and Canon's proprietary high-speed digital signal-processing IC, which performs detailed image processing and makes possible natural color rendition. EOS-1D, which achieves a shutter release lag time of just 0.55 seconds and a blackout time of 0.87 seconds for exceptional responsiveness, inherits the same outstanding levels of basic functionality and operability as Canon's top-of-the-line conventional film SLR model EOS-1V. The technology ensures that professionals never miss a decisive shot, and that users can be assured of a consistently stable viewfinder image during continuous shooting. The camera features a lightweight, heavy-duty magnesium alloy exterior, and thorough water- and dust-resistant sealing on all switches and body seams. The EOS-1D has also cleared the stringent 150,000 shot operational durability trial, and ensures users of unfailing reliability under even the most grueling conditions. The latest and most advanced addition to Canon's range of professional digital SLRs, the EOS-1D inherits and expands on many of the innovative functions and applications possessed by the EOS-1V. These include the company's proprietary 45-point area autofocus, which eliminates the need to position the subject at the center of the picture to facilitate instant shooting and dynamic image photography, a 21-Zone Evaluative metering sensor to ensure ideal exposure performance, an advanced full-frame viewfinder and Custom Function control, allowing users to tailor camera operations to their individual preferences.

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Canon EOS D60 March 2002

The EOS D60 digital SLR camera succeeds and greatly expands on the acclaimed EOS D30 released in October 2000, enabling a broad range of applications to meet the needs of high-end amateur and business users. The EOS D60's imaging element comprises a newly developed 6.3-megapixel large-area (22.7 x 15.1mm effective size in a 3:2 aspect ratio) high-resolution CMOS sensor, an RGB primary color filter, and Canon's proprietary high-speed imaging engine signal-processing IC for a high signal-to-noise ratio, detailed images and faithful color reproduction. Even though the EOS D60 ranks in the 6-megapixel-camera class, Canon's CMOS sensor permits a broad range of ISO-equivalent sensitivity settings from the default ISO 100 up to a maximum ISO 1000. Feedback received from EOS D30 users gave many suggestions for improving on the features of the D30. These excellent new features include simultaneous recording of both RAW and JPEG images, development parameters that can be set and registered on the camera, and new custom functions which bring the total to 14 custom functions.

Canon EOS 1Ds November 2002

The Canon EOS-1Ds is a professional digital AF SLR camera developed primarily for studio photographers, who demand the highest image quality. Featuring a newly developed full-frame 35 mm CMOS sensor (35.8 x 23.8 mm), the EOS-1Ds enables users to fully utilize the angles of view offered by the entire range of Canon EF lenses, permitting unrestricted lens performance on par with current 35 mm SLR cameras. The EOS-1Ds combines the high resolution of 11.1 million effective pixels with an RGB primary color filter to realize finely detailed images of the highest quality among digital AF SLR cameras. Further satisfying the needs of professional users, Canon's proprietary high-performance Imaging Engine digital signal processor realizes a high signal-to-noise ratio, fine detail and natural color for film-quality images, and achieves high image-processing speeds for exceeding responsiveness. Built for reliability even under the harshest of shooting conditions, the external covers and chassis of the EOS-1Ds are made of magnesium alloy for a lightweight but highly rigid body. Also, the seams of moving parts are sealed for outstanding resistance against dust and moisture. The EOS-1Ds inherits the outstanding usability and functionality of Canon's current high-end professional SLR camera models-the highly acclaimed EOS-1D and EOS-1V. Advanced features include: 45-point autofocus; a 21-point evaluative metering system; 10 White Balance settings for maximum control of color balance; a Color Matrix function with five settings, allowing image quality to be matched to the requirements of the subject or output device; and 21 Custom Functions/26 Personal Functions for fine-tuning various camera settings.

Canon EOS 10D March 2003

The EOS 10D digital SLR camera inherits and expands on the advanced features of the EOS D60, offering enhanced digital-performance and improved shooting features to meet the needs of high-end amateur users. The model's imaging element comprises a Canon-developed 6.3-megapixel large-area (22.7 x 15.1mm effective size in a 3:2 aspect ratio) high-resolution CMOS sensor, an RGB primary color filter, and Canon's newly developed DIGIC Imaging Engine, which makes possible enhanced image-processing speed and precision. These advanced features combine to realize increased image quality and definition, and more natural color reproduction compared with the EOS D60. Advanced shooting features include a high-speed 7-point wide area autofocus (AF) with focusing points superimposed in the viewfinder, making accurate framing simple. Featuring Canon's proprietary AF sensor, the EOS 10D utilizes a high-speed microprocessor, an orientation sensor, and an improved AF algorithm to boost speed and subject-tracking performance, ensuring that even off-center and fast moving subjects are captured sharply. The new camera offers enhanced continuous-shooting performance, capturing approximately three frames per second for a burst of up to nine shots, regardless of the recording format, ISO setting or subject conditions. Canon has achieved new advances in its CMOS sensor technology to make possible longer exposures with less degradation in image quality for an extended range of ISO-equivalent speed settings from ISO 100 to ISO 1600. Moreover, the new camera offers an "ISO Expansion" menu setting that permits users to select a maximum speed of ISO 3200.

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel /EOS 300D September 2003

The EOS Kiss Digital incorporates a Canon-developed 6.3-megapixel large-area (22.7 x 15.1 mm effective size in a 3:2 aspect ratio) high-resolution CMOS sensor and Canon's exclusive DIGIC Image Processor, which realizes exceeding image-processing speed and precision to fully utilize the performance potential of the sensor. This advanced technology works in concert to realize outstanding image quality and definition, and more natural color reproduction to satisfy the requirements of a broad user base. The EOS Kiss Digital offers advanced shooting features, including a high-speed 7-point wide area autofocus (AF) with focusing points superimposed in the viewfinder, making accurate framing simple; Continuous Shooting at approximately 2.5 frames per second for a burst of up to four shots; and the ability to record JPEG images in one of six formats or as a 12-bit RAW file. Moreover, when a RAW image is captured the EOS Kiss Digital simultaneously records and stores a JPEG image (Medium/Fine) within the RAW data, enabling users to view or transmit the compressed JPEG image quickly while also retaining maximum image quality for future editing. Employing high-density mounting technology and a new chassis and outer-casing configuration with fewer parts, the Canon EOS Kiss Digital realizes the smallest and lightest body in the EOS DIGITAL series, measuring just 142 (w) x 99 (h) x 72.4 mm (d) and weighing only 560g. In addition to compact proportions, the camera's design contributes to outstanding usability, concentrating such operating controls as the mode dial and electronic dial on the right-hand side for one-handed operation of most shooting functions. Moreover, for the first time in the series, the EOS Kiss Digital incorporates a cross-configured control-button layout that works with a simple "tab" style menu layout to enable easy control of shooting, playback and camera settings without having to scroll. The EOS Kiss Digital is compatible with the PictBridge industry standard for the direct printing of photos from digital cameras. As a result, users can connect the camera directly to any printer enabled for PictBridge, regardless of brand, and output photos (JPEG) without having to use a computer.

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Canon EOS 1D Mk II April 2004

The EOS-1D Mark II, replacing the EOS-1D model released in December 2001, was designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional news, sports and studio photographers. The EOS-1D Mark II incorporates a large APS-H-size (28.7 x 19.1 mm) CMOS sensor with 8.2-million effective pixels and, maximizing the performance potential of the sensor, Canon's new proprietary DIGIC II high-speed digital signal-processing integrated circuit. The DIGIC II circuit performs detailed processing of large-volume data at extremely high speed, satisfying professional demands for superlative image quality and responsiveness in any shooting situation. In response to requests from professional users, Canon has included a range of new features in the EOS-1D Mark II, including a greater choice of image-quality settings, with four JPEG sizes and ten compression levels in addition to RAW files. Additionally, two customizable color-matrix settings, in addition to five preset modes, enable image optimization according to the requirements of the subject or output device. Moreover, dedicated card slots for CompactFlash and SD memory cards enable simultaneous backup or selective recording to either card, while a video output terminal enables users to view images on a television screen. The model also incorporates a two-inch 230,000-pixel LCD monitor which, doubling the resolution of the previous model's, enables magnification up to 10x to effectively check image focus during playback. The EOS-1D Mark II offers outstanding resilience, boasting improvements such as dramatically increased shutter durability capable of withstanding 200,000 cycles. A lightweight, heavy-duty magnesium alloy exterior provides exceeding rigidity as well as electromagnetic shielding, while thorough water- and dust-resistant sealing in 70 locations, including all switches, body seams and memory-card slots, ensures users of unfailing reliability under even the most grueling conditions. Incorporating an AF system with a high-speed split-multiprocessor architecture, the EOS-1D Mark II realizes improved AF performance. In addition to matching the camera's 8.5 fps continuous-shooting speed, the camera delivers One-Shot AF speed and AI Servo AF focusing precision superior to those of the EOS-1D. The camera also features Canon's new E-TTL II automatic flash exposure control which, used with Canon's EX-series Speedlite flashes, employs a revised metering algorithm to achieve more precise, stable exposure control. The latest and most advanced addition to Canon's range of professional digital SLRs, the EOS-1D Mark II inherits the renowned functions and usability of the EOS-1D and EOS-1Ds. These include the company's proprietary 45-point area autofocus, which makes photo composition quick and easy by eliminating the need to position the subject at the center of the picture; a 21-Zone Evaluative metering sensor to ensure ideal exposure performance; an advanced full-frame viewfinder; and Custom Function control, which allows users to tailor camera operations to their individual preferences. Further catering to the needs of pro users, the new camera ships with a software suite that includes Canon's newly developed high-speed RAW-image-processing application, Digital Photo Professional. The newly developed application incorporates input from professional users, including high-speed image previews, a multi-frame editing window and batch processing, to boost workflow efficiency when working with large quantities of RAW images. Also included among the bundled software is the all-purpose EOS Viewer Utility which, based on Canon's previous File Viewer Utility, features such improvements as high-speed RAW-image previews and a refined user-interface for enhanced operability.

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2006 - 2007

Canon History

Canon EOS 30D March 2006

Inheriting and expanding on the exceptional functionality of the EOS 20D, released in September 2004, the new Canon EOS 30D reaches new heights in both functionality and camera responsiveness to meet the highperformance demands of a wide range of not only advanced amateur users, but also novice photographers looking to upgrade their skills. The 30D incorporates a Canon-produced APS-C-size Canon's proprietary CMOS sensor with 8.2-million effective pixels, Canon's proprietary DIGIC II high-speed image engine, and high-precision 9-point AF (center f/2.8). The camera also boasts a maximum continuous shooting speed of 5 frames per second for up to 30 consecutive frames* in a sequence, increased from the previous maximum of 23 consecutive frames with the EOS 20D.

The EOS 30D also features Canon's Picture Style, which consolidates and advances the processing parameters and color matrix settings for optimal picture composition. Users can achieve optimized images simply by selecting the best Picture Style setting for the subject or for their particular style of shooting, just as they would select the type of film according to the desired effect.

Moreover, Canon's new digital SLR camera incorporates an advanced energy-reduction design to enhance battery performance, realizing up to around 750 shots between battery charges, based on the CIPA standard.

The Canon EOS 30D realizes improved connectivity with printing devices, particularly the concurrently introduced Canon PIXMA Pro9500/Pro9000 inkjet printers and A2-model imagePROGRAF iPF5000 large-format inkjet printer, which are geared for professional and advanced amateur users. The camera ships with Canon's high-speed RAW-image-processing application Digital Photo Professional 2.1, which offers seamless compatibility with the Easy-PhotoPrint Pro software for the Pro9500/Pro9000 printer models and imagePROGRAF Print Plug-In for Digital Photo Professional software included with the iPF5000, to provide more comprehensive support for the efficient and faithful printing of RAW images.

Other advanced features of Canon's new EOS 30D include extended Direct Print functions, a 2.5-inch high-resolution 230,000-pixel LCD monitor with a wide viewing angle, and an impressive shutter durability of 100,000 cycles in combination with a maximum shutter speed of 1/8000 second.

* For high-speed continuous shooting in JPEG Large/Fine mode using a Canon-standard 512MB CF memory card

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi / 400D September 2006

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Canon EOS 1D Mk IIIMay 2007

The EOS-1D Mark III boasts a newly developed large APS-H-size (28.1 x 18.7 mm) 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor that supports an ISO range from 100 up to 3200*, which in combination with Canon's new Dual "DIGIC III" high-speed image-processing system, realizes a truly exceptional level of image quality. Coupling superlative image quality with speed, the new flagship model enables continuous shooting of high-quality (JPEG large/fine) images at around 10 frames per second for up to approximately 110 consecutive shots. Moreover, a new high-speed, high-precision Area AF with 19 cross points plus 26 assistance points, and a newly developed viewfinder offering 100-percent coverage further contribute to the camera's outstanding performance capabilities.

Designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional news, sports and studio photographers, the EOS-1D Mark III offers outstanding resilience with a shutter durability capable of withstanding 300,000 cycles, marking a dramatic 150-percent increase over its predecessor, the EOS-1D Mark II N, released in September 2005.

Moreover, the combination of Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, which helps prevent the accumulation of dust inside the camera, a durable dust- and water-resistant Canon EF lens, and three new EOS-system accessories designed specifically for use with the EOS-1D Mark III enables the camera to deliver unfailing performance under even the most grueling conditions.

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