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Canon outs new firmware for 50D, XSi, and XS

Matt Burns — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:40:35 +0000

New firmware time, shutterbugs! It’s a big firmware update for the 50D and addresses the vertical banding issues that have plagued the otherwise fantastic digicam. Plus, the new firmware updates all three cameras so they will support the AF assist beam feature of the new flash, the Speedlite 270 EX, which is scheduled to be released sometime this month.

Canon via PhotographyBay

Canon, Nikon and Olympus all send out updated DSLR firmwares

Matt Burns — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:39:26 +0000

Firmware updates for all! The Canon 50D is receiving an update for WFT-E3/E3a wireless transmitter compatibility while the Nikon D80 and D200′s update solves the dead battery syndrome. Finally, the Olympus E-520 update brightens up the AF target points in the viewfinder. Nothing major, but still worth while if you happen to own one of these cameras.

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Canon' EOS 50D release date revealed and available for pre-order

Matt Burns — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:20:43 +0000

Those shutter nerds that can’t wait to get their sweaty palms all over the latest 15.1MP Canon DSLR can now fork over their cash to Circuit City or Amazon for a pre-order. Previously, Canon hadn’t announced a launch date for their latest, but according to the Circuit City product page, it looks like that date is October 6. Should you choose to wait or not, the new camera will cost you either $1399 for the body only, or $1599 with a EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM Standard Zoom Lens. Personally I would wait ’till I could poke and prod the new camera before I fork over my cash, but that’s just me.

via Engadget