PowerShot A530/A540 overheating problem

Canon has discovered that in cameras where the opening/closing spring on the inside of the battery cover sticks out beyond its regular position, if a battery is put into these cameras and the battery cover is closed, it causes a short-circuit and the following phenomena occur:

1) The bottom of the camera becomes extremely hot near the battery cover.
2) Batteries that are loaded are depleted quickly.
3) The number of shots that can be taken becomes extremely small.


Warning: The opening/closing spring and the metal parts on the inside of the battery cover become extremely hot. So to avoid burns, please DO NOT TOUCH THEM.

Canon Powershot A710 IS 7.1 MP Digital Camera + Lenses + 1GB Pro Accessory Kit

The packet of Canon PowerShot A710 will contain :

• Opteka 90min AC/DC Charger with Four AA 2700mAh Rechargeable Batteries, LCD Screen Protectors, and Opteka Tabletop Tripod.

• Opteka 5 Piece Pro Camera & Lens Cleaning Kit, 53″ Deluxe Video/Camera Tripod, and Canon PSC-65 Deluxe Soft Case.

• Opteka 90min AC/DC Charger with Four AA 2700mAh Rechargeable Batteries, LCD Screen Protectors, and Opteka Tabletop Tripod

• Opteka .45x High Definition Professional Wide Angle Lens, Opteka 2.2x High Definition Professional Telephoto Lens, Opteka High Definition 3 Piece Filter Kit - UV, Polarizing and Fluorescent Filter, and Lens / Filter Adapter.

Canon Powershot A630 8 Megapixel Digital Camera

The Canon Powershot A630 Digital Camera boasts an 8.0 megapixel resolution, 4x optical zoom, and a full range of advanced features previously limited only to Canon’s higher-end cameras.If you know a bit about photography, there are plenty of manual controls that allow you to do some advanced configuration. For the amateurs, there are 21 shooting modes that make it easy to take great pictures in even in low light and without blur.
You can clearly see your subjects with the foldable 2.5 inch Vari-Angle LCD monitor. The hinged LCD swings out from the camera to allow you to adjust the viewing angle. The camera also comes with an optical viewfinder if you prefer that to preview your shots.
The boot time is very fast so you won’t miss anything. The movie mode lets you record AVI with sound at 30 fps VGA (640×480). The A630 uses a DIGIC II Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, fast operation and low power consumption. The A630 uses AA batteries to help keep the cost down.Canon’s reputation for quality optics was not lost on this camera and the result is an affordable camera that produces truly superior photography.

Canon and TAFE launch print-industry training partnership

NSW Education and Training Minister Carmel Tebbutt opened the Canon Customer Training Facility at TAFE NSW - Sydney Institute, Ultimo College today, making approximately one million dollars worth of state-of-the-art printing equipment available for training.
Ms Tebbutt said the opening marked an industry partnership between Canon and Sydney Institute in response to changes in the printing industry.
"Changes in the printing industry brought on by advances in digital technology have meant that Canon and Sydney Institute have had to look for new approaches to skills development in commercial printing," said Ms Tebbutt.
"The introduction of new commercial digital colour printing technology, such as Canon's products marketed under the family name of imagePRESS, will change the way organisations make decisions about print production. We will see a huge increase in the use of digital printing due to the superior quality and the efficiencies achieved in production. This will lead to a demand for training on the new class of equipment."
The new facility features an imagePRESS , the first model in Canon's highly anticipated new line of colour digital printing presses, and the versatile imageRUNNER iR7105 B&W production system. Sydney Institute will be Canon's official customer training partner for the new imagePRESS C1, allowing Canon customers to benefit from the highest level of professional training.
"The digital printing and graphic arts industries are growing and present a range of new employment and business opportunities," said Canon Australia Managing Director, Shuichi Tsukahara. "Canon is committed to supporting the printing and graphic arts industry in Australia, and our partnership with Sydney Institute is an investment in the future growth of the industry."
The Minister commented that the Canon Customer Training Centre will meet the growing demands for training in the printing industry and help business to take advantage of new technology. "Sydney Institute will be able to use the Canon printing equipment as a training resource for students, which will help ensure students gain skills that are current and relevant to industry."

Canon Powershot G7 Review at PhotographyBlog

The Canon Powershot G7 is the kind of camera that not only makes you feel like a better photographer, but helps you become one too, mixing both comprehensive and happily reliable hand holding features with a plethora of real photographic controls that, along with build quality, at times exceeds that offered by many – if not most – budget DSLRs.

Canon issues product advisory for PC7/PC11 personal copiers and NP1010/1020 business copiers

Canon has issued a product advisory for copier products PC7, PC11, NP1010 and NP1020, manufactured and marketed between 1987 and 1998.
This relates to the discovery of a potentially faulty connection involving an internal power cord for the fixing unit heater on these models, which occurred at the time of manufacture or during servicing.
The models in question may present a small risk of smoke emission or fire, when the products are used over an extended period of time.
Despite no reported incidents taking place in the Oceania region, Canon's commitment to customer satisfaction and safety is paramount. As a result, the company is taking steps to inform those customers who may be affected, and offering to undertake remedial measures if and where necessary.
As the last shipment of these models was in 1998, Canon estimates that very few of the products in question are still in use by customers today.
Canon will contact all relevant customers whose service details are currently on record, as well as dealers, advising them of the necessary steps to take. In addition, Canon advises customers who wish to check whether or not they may be affected to call their local Canon office to organise their free product inspection. Alternatively, they can visit canon.co.nz where the latest information regarding these products will be posted.
Although, the risk of an incident occurring is remote, Canon takes health and safety issues extremely seriously and the satisfaction of its customers remains paramount.

Canon Powershot A640 Review at DPReview

Compared to the other 10MP compact cameras on the market the A640 is an easy choice; there is little if any direct competition. What’s interesting is that for many users the A640 is a serious alternative to Canon’s own flagship G7 (which will set you back over $100 more). If you don’t need the extra zoom (where the G7’s image stabilization is useful) or flash hot shoe, you can get near-identical results from each camera, and there are areas where the A640 actually outperforms the G7.

Canon EOS 400D vs. Nikon D80 by DCViews

"This time we have matched the latest digital SLR cameras from Canon and Nikon. No matter what the result, there will always supporters that prefer Canon over Nikon and vice versa. Both cameras prove to be capable contenders and to check which camera matches your taste best, read our side-by-side Canon Rebel XTi and Nikon D80 review and discover what specific features and qualities have your preference. As always, our Dutch version of the Canon EOS-400D and Nikon D80 test is also online...”

Canon EOS 30D Review at Megapixel.net

The Canon EOS 30D takes up where the 20D left off. Strikingly similar to the camera it replaces, the EOS 30D offers a larger LCD monitor, refinements in areas such as metering, burst speed and duty cycle of the shutter mechanism, and a number of minor improvements to the functionality of the camera. Aside from minor changes to the back of the camera to accommodate the larger screen and an new Print button (see further), the EOS 30D is identical to its predecessor.

Canon PowerShot A710 IS Review by DPReview

Canon’s A series PowerShots get better with each generation, and - thanks to the inclusion of extensive photographic control and technologies such as DIGIC II and image stabilization has lifted cameras like the A710 IS firmly out of the ‘entry level’ bracket they originally occupied. The A710 IS takes the formula established with the A700 - well-priced, compact camera with big zoom and full photographic control - and adds the one thing that was missing, an effective optical image stabilization system.