EISA Award 2009-2010 EOS 500D

Canon EOS 500D: European SLR Camera 2009-2010

The EOS 500D, which incorporates a Live View recording function and high-resolution 3.0-inch LCD monitor, realizes high-quality images and low noise even in dark environments. The jury speculated that the 500D's high-quality High Definition video mode may be enough to inspire some users to pursue amateur film-making as a hobby. The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), composed of 50 special interests magazines from 19 countries focusing on photography, A/V products, home theaters, and mobile devices, has recognized two other Canon products with prestigious "Best Product" awards: the Canon EOS 5D Mark II as European Advanced Camera 2009-2010 and the Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mark II as European Photo Printer 2009-2010. EISA awards are presented to products released in Europe within the past 12 months and deemed representative of their product category by a judging panel composed of editors of EISA-affiliated magazines specializing in that respective product division. Logo and photo (c) 2009 EISA (c) Canon Inc., All right reserved

Eisa Award 2009-2010 EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II: European Advanced Camera 2009-2010

The EISA Photo Panel described the EOS 5D Mark II as a "worthy successor of the EOS 5D," praising Canon's achievement in increasing the pixel count of the model's 35mm CMOS sensor to 21.1 megapixels while delivering lower noise levels than its predecessor. The jury also lauded the model's dust and moisture protection, Live View shooting, sensor cleaning, and full High Definition recording capabilities. The European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), composed of 50 special interests magazines from 19 countries focusing on photography, A/V products, home theaters, and mobile devices, has recognized two other Canon products with prestigious "Best Product" awards: the Canon EOS 500D (EOS Rebel T1i in other regions) as European SLR Camera 2009-2010; and the Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mark II as European Photo Printer 2009-2010. EISA awards are presented to products released in Europe within the past 12 months and deemed representative of their product category by a judging panel composed of editors of EISA-affiliated magazines specializing in that respective product division. In addition to the European Advanced Camera Award, the EOS 5D Mark II has also been declared Best Digital SLR Expert Camera 2009 by the European Technical Image Press Association and Grand Prix Camera of the Year at the Camera Grand Prix 2009 in Japan, receiving a total of three authoritative awards in the camera industry.

Carl Zeiss 21mm Distagon T* 2.8/21

Carl Zeiss Launches New 21mm Super Wide Angle Lens for SLR Cameras

The legendary Distagon T* 2.8/21 is now being introduced for SLR cameras with EF, F and K bayonets. Thanks to its excellent performance, this modernized version from the former Contax system sets new standards in this focal length class.

“The outstanding correction of chromatic aberration enables photos without color fringes even in high-contrast light conditions”, says Martin Klottig, Marketing Manager, Carl Zeiss Camera Lens Division. “Even at full aperture, the floating element design ensures optimum edge-to-edge image quality over the entire focusing range. And even in difficult light conditions, the new Distagon provides excellent results thanks to its T* coating, optimum reflection reduction and exceptional chromatic correction.”

The shortest possible distance setting of only 0.22 m makes the lens ideal for impressive perspectives. Typical applications include architectural, journalistic and landscape photography.

The Distagon 2.8/21 is available with an EF bayonet (ZE), F bayonet (ZF) and a K bayonet (ZK). It is suitable for both digital and analog full-format SLR cameras.

Delivery of the Distagon T* 2.8/21 is scheduled to begin by the end of 2008 with the ZF and ZK version. Its selling price is estimated at 1,399 euros (incl. 19% German VAT).

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