Canons New 8.2-Megapixel EOS 20D Digital SLR Delivers Speed, Precision and Value
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y. Aug. 19, 2004 – Designed for advanced amateurs, photojournalists, wedding photographers and professionals who purchase their own equipment, Canon’s new EOS 20D digital SLR combines speed, image quality, ease-of-use, and ruggedness with compact size and light weight to deliver the highest performance in its class. Available in September, the EOS 20D digital SLR will carry an estimated street price of ,499 without a lens; ,599 with the EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5 –5.6 zoom lens; and ,999 with the new EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Wide Angle Zoom lens. Read the full Canon 20D press release.
Canon's New 580EX E-TTL II Speedlite
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Aug 19, 2004 – The long awaited evolution in Canon’s Speedlite family of EOS system flashes is here. The Speedlite 580EX flash takes its place as Canon’s new flagship Speedlite, replacing the popular Speedlite 550EX model. A more powerful flash with a maximum guide number of 58/191 at ISO 100 in meters/feet (at 105mm focal length), faster recycling, more consistent color and enhanced controls are among the improvements that all photographers, especially those who shoot digital, will find useful.Read the full Canon 580EX press release.
