Canon today announced the launch of its new flagship PIXMA Pro series model, the PIXMA PRO-1, which is the world’s first A3+ printer to feature 12 separate inks.
Core Facts
Canon launches the world’s first A3+ printer to feature 12 separate inks – the PIXMA PRO-1
The flagship model features an EOS-inspired design and produces the highest possible print quality in colour and monochrome – ideal for professional and serious amateur photographers
The PRO-1 features a unique 12-ink system for greater colour gamut and new Chroma Optimizer for increased black density and uniform glossiness
Five monochrome inks produce professional quality black and white prints
Next generation LUCIA pigment inks provide outstanding image permanence
The PRO-1 features a new Optimum Image Generating System and a Canon FINE print head with 12,288 nozzles, as well as supporting 1200ppi input resolution
The PIXMA PRO-1 can produce a gallery-quality prints in approximately 2 minutes 55 seconds
Groundbreaking 12-ink system for superb results
The unique 12-ink system significantly expands colour gamut in most areas and features new Chroma Optimizer for increased black density and uniform glossiness. Five monochrome inks produce professional quality black and white prints with excellent detail in shadow and highlight areas, as well as smooth tonal gradation and suppressed graininess. Next generation LUCIA pigment inks are used for outstanding image permanence, allowing prints to be sold or exhibited with confidence.
Exceptional quality colour and monochrome prints
The PIXMA PRO-1 supports 1200ppi input resolution (double compared to previous generations of PIXMA Pros) to reflect the increasing number of pixels available on professional cameras and produce smoother prints with high resolutions of up to 4800x2400dpi. The new Optimum Image Generating (OIG) system analyses the photo colour and precisely calculates the optimum ink combination and volume of ink droplets, which are then accurately placed on the paper by Canon’s FINE print head with 12,288 nozzles.
Canon PIXMA PRO-1 – key features
The benchmark A3+ printer for photo professionals
Groundbreaking 12-ink system with exceptional colour gamut
Chroma Optimizer for uniform glossiness and crisp, sharp blacks
Optimum Image Generating system enhances colour reproduction
Stunning black and white prints with 5 monochrome inks
New LUCIA pigment inks ensure outstanding photo permanence
Create a gallery-quality A3+ photo in approx. 2 minutes 55 sec
High capacity ink tanks ensure long periods between replacements
Wide range of media support including 356mm (14″) wide and thick media
Easy-PhotoPrint Pro plug-in for efficient printing workflow
Update: Canon High End Compact Canon G1X announced as expected, now we are waiting for Canon mirrorless system.
Update:In an interview Canon Imaging Rong Said Canon will announce its mirrorless and high End Compacts in 2012.
The Best part of the interview was Canon confirms Mirrorless System is coming in 2012
The Sankei News on MSN Japan is talking about Canon Mirrorless? sankei.jp.msn.com (translated by google) src – digicam-info Canon’s corporate America, “in Hollywood on November 03” worldwide historic announcement “do” in the subject. Content of the presentation because it was withheld, “or enter the mirror-less at last,” “It’s 4K camera for the film” “machine name of the digital SLR has not been updated for three years,” Eos 5D “but a new model of” and so on, guess is called speculation.The Sankei at MSN Japan is talking about the possibilities of canon new mirrorless system in rest of the article
What canon said about Canon Mirrorless System ?
On July 20, 2010 Canon Masaya Maeda, head of Canon’s camera division, spoke to Reuters and said
“It’s not a question of whether or not you have a mirror. There is a consumer need for good-quality cameras to be made smaller,” Maeda said. “We will meet this need.”
On July 5, 2011 Canon Masaya Maeda, head of Canon’s camera division, spoke to Reuters and said
“We will launch an interesting product next year,” he said, adding that it would be small, but not specifying whether it would be a mirrorless model.”
Next Year? ..We will keep our eyes open for CES 2012
From past few days We are getting some unconfirmed information from New camera readers – According to them the Canon new mirrorless camera / system is coming on November 2011, so wait and watch.
Update: Panasonic GX 1 new leaked images appeared today, See below
Panasonic GX1 is coming soon, The expected announcement date of Panasonic GX 1 is November 8, 2011. Below is the fake image of GX 1 we received few days ago.
image src – mobile01.com
May be Fake or Real? Decide yourself, We have just received the (upcoming) Panasonic GX 1 Leaked image in our inbox. The expected announcement date of Panasonic GX 1 is Nov 8.
One Sep 29, we have published the news / rumor – Nikon D800 is coming with 36 Megapixel on Oct 26, and Nikon D4 is coming on Feb 2012 with 18 Megapixel sensor, now some bad news 🙁 The Nikon D800 announcement or availability will be delayed due to flood in Thailand, According to current news / rumors coming above the surface.
According to chassimages (translated by Google – see here )
Already, two major product launches that were planned for the coming weeks, are reported immediately, recently announced products will experience substantial delays and production of many facilities has ceased.
According to Digicam-info (translated by Google – see here)
Nikon’s product supply almost completely stopped (according to information from other readers, the supply of equipment such as single-digit D is fine), so that the impact on existing products as well as new product It is a worry.
gps4cam is now available for Android, (see gps4cam for iphone here and here) If you camera doesn’t have a gps unit, the gps4cam helps you to geotag your images. The gps4cam Android app work in a same way as its iPhone version, it creates a QR-Code that allows this data to be easily synchronized with photos using the associated ‘gps4cam Desktop’ PC or Mac software.
gps4cam Major Features
Works with every digital camera, every format (jpg, raw…).
Geotag your pictures without having to worry about time synchronization.
No need of any connection to internet or any other network.
Manage your geotagged pictures in photo software like iPhoto, Lightroom, Picasa…
Share your geotagged pictures on on websites like Flickr, Picasa and Panoramio.
New Canon 7D HDMI Port Saver from Lock Port, It protects your 7D HDMI port and available at affordable price.
Press Release from LockCircle
After the great sales success of LockPort5 for 5D cameras, we are announcing the LockPort7 for 7D cameras.
The LockPort7 is a new product developed to help avoid damaging your 7D camera port. The mini HDMI camera port is very “expensive to repair” if damaged! The LockPort7 protects definitely the fragile output on your camera from tough production abuse with a rock solid clamp and a smart mini to full-size HDMI adapter. The LockPort7 adapter is designed to fit easily the popular RedRock Micro DSLR Baseplate using the original screws and soft adhesive pads. Ready in 3 minutes!
The LockPort7 safely secures a 90° FRONT/REAR mini HDMI to full-size HDMI adapter, protecting forever the “expensive to repair” mini HDMI camera port. The adapter has gold plated contacts, the full-size female output allows you to use stronger standard HDMI cables, you can purchase everywhere! Standard size HDMI plugs locks securely in the socket – no signal loose!
The LockPort7 (and LockPort5) was designed last year by a well recognized italian-australian digital cinematographer shooting massive film/tv-series productions with 5D and 7D cameras.
The LockPort7 was the smart solution to resolve several camera port damages which frequently happen using multi-camera set-ups. Now, after a long year testing on several prototypes, the LockPort7 is for sale!
The full-size HDMI 90° output can be used in FRONT or REAR position (2 different adapters) to reach the best cable ergonomics solution on your rig set-up! The LockPort7 Adapters are available in FRONT and REAR editions, also available in kit or sold separately! Instant reverse output direction set-up.
Can be ordered now, estimated delivery for middle of November. Price List USD 99,00
The LockPort UNIVERSAL (for 5D and 7D) Edition is coming soon.
The Universal Edition can be used on every rig/fluid head with your 5D and 7D camera.
Aerospace technology is used to make it incredibly lightweight and strong!
Fits directly with original head/support screws on every support out there.
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gps4cam is now available for Android, (see gps4cam for iphone 
