Products and Terminology

The following is my knowledge base and FAQ for Canon products.  I have also added information on other products I use or have an interest in.  I may add links to good reviews of a product and I may also add links to sites offering good prices.

Canon Compact Cameras

Canon IXUS 990 IS Digital Camera

·         12.1 Megapixel. Stunning prints up to A2 size

·         5x Optical zoom. Genuine Canon 5x optical zoom (37mm – 185mm equiv)

·         TruCapture technology:

o    Optical Image Stabilizer

o    DiG!C  4

o    Intelligent Auto

o    Advanced face detection, with blink detection and red-eye correction

o    Macro detection

o    Motion detection

o    Backlit detection

o    Sunset detection etc

o    Noise reduction

·         Intelligent Contrast Correction

·         Motion Detection Technology

·         Servo AF

·         ISO 3200

·         High Definition movie recording and easy viewing with HDMI interface

·         3 inch high resolution PureColor II LCD display with wide viewing angle

Included Accessories

·         Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-5L

·         Battery Charger CB-2LXE

·         USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

·         AC Cable

·         AV Cable AVCDC400

·         Wrist Strap WS-DC7

·         Digital Camera Solution Disc inc: ZoomBrowser  EX (PC), ImageBrowser (Mac), PhotoStitch

Optional Accessories

·         AC Adaptor Kit ACKDC30 (contains CADC10 and DR-30)

·         HDMI Cable HTC-100

·         High-Power Flash HF-DC1

·         Black Leather Case PCIXUSBL

·         Metallic Neck Strap

Canon IXUS 980 IS Digital Camera

14.7 Megapixel, manual control option, 3.7X Optical zoom, 4X digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5” LCD, face detection, movie with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, Li-Ion battery, View finder. 

Canon PowerShot A480 Digital Camera

10 Megapixel, 3.3X Optical zoom, 4X digital zoom, 2.5” LCD, face detection, motion detection, Red Eye correction,  movie with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, 2 X AA batteries.

Canon PowerShot A1000 IS Digital Camera

10 Megapixel, 4X Optical zoom, No digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5” LCD, View Finder, face detection, motion detection, Red Eye correction,  movie with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, 2 X AA batteries.

Canon IXUS 80 IS Digital Camera

8 Megapixel, 3X Optical zoom, 4X digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5” LCD, View Finder, face detection, movie with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, Li-Ion battery, Picture Bridge.

Canon PowerShot A2000 IS Digital Camera

10 Megapixel, 6X Optical zoom, no digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 3” LCD, face detection, movie with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, 2 X AA batteries.

Canon PowerShot SX 110 IS Digital Camera

9 Megapixel, 10X Optical zoom, 4X digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 3” LCD, face detection, movie with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, 2 X AA batteries.

Canon IXUS 95 IS Digital Camera

10 Megapixel, 3X Optical zoom, 4X digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5” LCD, View Finder, face detection, movie with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, Li-Ion battery. Available in five colours. Intelligent Auto mode makes taking great quality photos easy.

Canon IXUS 100 IS Digital Camera

12.1 Megapixel, 3X Optical zoom, 4X digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5” LCD, View Finder, face detection, movie with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, Li-Ion battery, High definition movie recording, ultra slim body.

Canon IXUS 110 IS Digital Camera

12.1 Megapixel, 28mm wide angle lens, 4X Optical zoom, 4X digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.8” LCD, face detection, movie with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, Li-Ion battery, High definition movie recording. HDMI output. Intelligent Auto mode makes taking great quality photos easy.

Canon PowerShot D10 Waterproof Digital Camera

12.1 Megapixel, 3X Optical zoom, 4X digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5” LCD, face detection, movie with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, Li-Ion battery, waterproof to 10m, shockproof to 1m and freeze proof to -10.

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Digital Camera

12.1 Megapixel, 5X Optical zoom, 4X digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 3” LCD, face detection with blink detection, High Definition movie recording with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, Li-Ion battery, View finder, Intelligent Auto mode.

Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Digital Camera

10 Megapixel, 20X Optical zoom, 4X digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5” LCD, face detection, movie recording with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, 4 X AA batteries, View finder.

Canon PowerShot G10 IS Digital Camera

14.7 Megapixel ultra-high definition CCD sensor, 5X Optical zoom, 4X digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 3” LCD, face detection, movie recording with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, Li-Ion battery, View finder, 28mm wide angle lens, RAW mode image capture.

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera

10 Megapixel fast CMOS sensor, 20X Optical zoom, 4X digital Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.8” LCD, face detection, full High Definition movie recording with sound, SD SDHC memory cards, 4 X AA batteries.

Canon Digital SLR Cameras

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III Digital SLR Camera

(Under Review) 

Canon EOS 1D Mark III Digital SLR Camera

The 1D Mark III is compatible with more than 50 EF lenses and a large range of accessories. It features a 3” LCD screen with Live View and a 10.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor (APS-H size, 1.3X lens focal length conversion) featuring EOS integrated sensor cleaning system. The 1D Mark III uses Dual DIG!C III image processors to takes images at up to 10 fps with a burst rate of up to 110 JPEG or 30 RAW images. It has 19 selectable auto focus points with 26 additional “assist points”.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR Camera

The Canon EOS 5D Mark II features a full frame 35mm 21.1 megapixel CMOS sensor with integrated cleaning system and DIG!C 4 Image processor that delivers 3.9 fps continuous shooting in 14-bit colour with an ISO range of 50 to 25600. The 5D Mark II has a high resolution (920,000 dots) 3” LCD and supports Live View stills and movie. Live View stills with Live Face Detection and Live View movie recorded in full 1080P HD. The 5D Mark II uses a 9 point AF and 6 point Assist AF for ultra sharp images. You can select any of the 9 AF points to ensure correct focus point. Images are stored in Jpeg or Raw file formats. I/O includes accessory shoe, HDMI and USB interfaces. Images are stored on compact flash (CF) I & II memory cards. The Canon EOS 5D Mark II uses the LP-E6 Li-Ion battery and the Vertical Grip BG-E6 (uses two LP-E6 batteries). Supports all Canon EF Lenses.

Canon EOS 50D Digital SLR Camera

The Canon EOS 50D features a 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor with integrated cleaning system and DIGI 4 Image processor and delivers 6.3 fps in 14-bit colour. It has a high resolution 3” LCD and supports Live View, stores images in Jpeg or Raw. I/O includes accessory shoe, HDMI and USB interfaces. Images are stored on compact flash (CF) I & II. Used the Canon Li-Ion battery.

Canon EOS 40D Digital SLR Camera

·         10.1 Megapixel low noise CMOS Image Sensor

·         DiG1C III Image Processor

·         14-bit colour

·         6.5fps (up to 75 in a single burst)

·         9-point AF. With single point selection option

·         ISO 100-1600 (expandable to 3200 via Custom Function)

·         Spot Metering

·         Live View Shooting Mode (with AF capabilities

·         Picture Style Modes

·         EOS Integrated Cleaning System

·         3.0” LCD Screen

·         Standard Accessories

o    Battery Charger CB 5L

o    Battery Pack BP-511A

o    Interface Cable IFC-200U

o    Video Cable VC-100

o    Wide Strap EW-100GR

o    Eyecup Eb

o    Focusing Screen Ef-A

o    Date & Time Lithium Battery CR2016

o    EOS Digital Solution Disk

o    Software Instruction Manual

·         Optional Accessories

o    Over 60 EF & EF-S Lenses

o    Canon EX-series Speedlites

o    Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX

o    Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX

o    E-series Dioptric

o    Adjustment Lenses

o    Anti-Fog Eyepiece Eg

o    Angle Finder C

o    Range of Focusing Screens

o    Rubber Frame Eb

o    Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15

o    Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3

o    Focusing Screens Ef-D & Ef-S

o    Battery Magazine BGM-E2

o    Compact Power Adapter CA-PS400 & CA-570

o    AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2

o    Battery Charger CG-570

Canon EOS Rebel 450D Digital SLR Camera

The Canon EOS 450D features include 12.2MP sensor, 3” LCD, Jpeg & Raw image storage formats, Live View with auto focusing, SD SDHC memory card, Li-Ion battery, Accessory shoe. The camera used Canon’s DIG!C III image processor, giving 3.5fps. ISO is 100 to 1600. Standard EOS 9 point AF is provided.

Canon EOS Rebel 500D Digital SLR Camera

The Canon EOS 500D uses a 15.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and DIG!C 4 image processor. Other features include: Max ISO of 12800, Live View with face detection, Full HD movie recording, and peripheral illumination correction.

Canon EOS 1000D Digital SLR Camera

The Canon EOS 1000D is an entry level camera replacing the EOS 400D. Features include: 10.1 MP, 2.5” LCD, Jpeg & Raw image storage formats, accessory shoe, Li-Ion Battery, SH SDHC memory card, Live view.

CANON LENSES

The following canon lenses will have their specifications added soon. These are the lenses I use or have an interest in. 

Canon Zoom Lens

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM Lens

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS USM Lens

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens

Canon Prime EF Lenses

Canon EF 24mm f/1.4 L II USM Lens

Canon EF 28mm f/1.8 USM Lens

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4 L USM Lens

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2 L USM Lens

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II Lens

Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM Lens

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro Lens

Canon EF 200mm f/2.0 L IS USM Lens

Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

Canon EF 400mm f/2.8 L IS USM Lens

Canon EF Lens Extenders

Canon EF 1.4x II Extender

Canon EF 2x II Extender

Canon Flash Accessories

Speedlite 270EX Flash

Speedlite 430EX II Flash

Speedlite 580EX II Flash 

Canon Batteries and Chargers

Canon Other Products

Remoe Switch RS-80N3

Remote Switch RS-60E3

Timer Remote Control TC-80N3

OC-E3 Off-Camera shoe Cord

Glossary

USM                     Canon Ultrasonic Auto Focus drive motor. Available in two types, the ring ultrasonic is faster and quieter, but heavier and more expensive than the Micro-motor Ultrasonic focus drive.

FTM                      Full Time Manual focus: Allows you to manual focus while your Canon lens is set to Auto Focus.

EF                        The standard Bayonet style lens mount for Canon EOS cameras.  EF stands for Electro Focus Lens. Typically EF cameras are full frame DSLR cameras or 35mm film cameras.

EF-S                     Canon lens mount created for Canon DSLR cameras using a APS-C sized image sensor with a 1.6x crop. EF-S lenses cannot be mounted onto EF bodies. EF lenses can be mounted onto Canon EF-S camera bodies.

L-series                Canon Luxury lenses, Very good optical performance and solid construction.

DO                        Diffractive Optics camera lens technology is another world first from Canon. In short it is a lens design with reduced size and weight while offering higher image quality than a comparable focal length lens that incorporates conventional glass optical elements. The technology is based on a lens element with an intergrated diffractive grating.

Prime                   Fixed focal length lens.

Macro Lens          Are used for close-up photography. Typically macro lenses have a magnification of 1x or 1:1 to produces live sized image on the camera sensor.

Focal Length        Is the distance between the centre of a lens focused at infinity and the point at which light passing through the lens converges to a single point called the focal point.

AF                        Auto Focus

ISO                       In digital cameras ISO refers to the sensors sensitivity to light. Setting the camera to a higher ISO number makes the image sensor more sensitive to light, while lowering the ISO number makes the image sensor less sensitive to light. There is a rough correlation between ISO numbers used on DSLR cameras and to the ISO rating of film speed or sensitivity to light.

EOS                     Canon’s DSLR cameras are sold with the brand name of EOS. This stands for “electro-optical system”. EOS is also the name of the Greek goddess of the dawn. It is pronounced (ee-oss)

SLR                      Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera uses a mirror that reflects all the light coming through the camera lens up into the viewfinder. When the cameras shutter button is pressed the mirror flips out of the way allowing light to pass through to the cameras film or digital sensor (DSLR). This allows the photographer to see exactly what will be captured.

DSLR                    Digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera uses a mirror that reflects all the light coming through the camera lens up into the viewfinder. When the cameras shutter button is pressed the mirror flips out of the way allowing light to pass through to the cameras film or digital sensor (DSLR). This allows the photographer to see exactly what will be captured.

APS-C                  APS-C size, 1.6x crop factor or lens focal length multiplication factor.

APS-H                  APS-H size, 1.3x crop factor or lens focal length multiplication factor.

DIG!C                   Canon’s advanced image processor used in Canon Digital cameras

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