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Canon EOS 50D Tuesday, 26 August 2008 04:00 GMT Pre-Photokina2008: No surprises to hear that Canon has launched the much anticipated EOS 50D, an upgraded version of EOS 40D. On the surface it looks almost similar to its predecessor. However, there are quite a few significant improvements; fifteen megapixel CMOS sensor, faster DIGIC 4 processor, 3.0" VGA LCD monitor with Live View mode offering 3 AF modes, ISO sensitivity expandable to 12800 and an HDMI connection for high Quality Image viewing. It also includes a new Quick Control screen which shows the most commonly used settings and Creative Auto mode for automatic focus and exposure.We're expecting to be able to bring you a full in-hands preview later today. Features at a glance: 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor 6.3fps continuous shooting, max. burst 90 JPEGs with UDMA card DIGIC 4 processor ISO 100-3200, expandable to 12800 9-point wide area AF 3.0” Clear View VGA LCD with Live View mode & Face Detection Live AF Magnesium alloy body, with environmental protection EOS Integrated Cleaning System HDMI connection for high quality viewing and playback on a High Definition TV Full compatibility with Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites Jump to: Press Release Specifications Additional images Press Release: Outstanding speed and resolution for the discerning photographer: the EOS 50D Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 26 August 2008: Canon today strengthens its EOS range with the addition of a powerful new digital SLR: the EOS 50D. With a 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor, 6.3 frames per second shooting and Canon’s latest DIGIC 4 image processor, the EOS 50D delivers unparalleled speed and resolution at a price point that is unique in today’s market. Outstanding, clean images A newly designed 15.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor delivers ultra-detailed, low-noise images – ideal for large-scale reproduction or creative cropping. New manufacturing processes, plus redesigned photo diodes and microlenses, extend the light gathering capabilities of the sensor – allowing more pixels to be fitted on the CMOS sensor without compromising image quality. These changes ensure improved high ISO performance and low noise. High-speed, low light shooting is enabled by ISO levels of 3200, expandable to an ultra-sensitive 12800. The EOS Integrated Cleaning System – including the improved Self Cleaning Sensor Unit with a new fluorine coating – increases protection of image quality by helping to reduce, repel and remove unwanted dust from the sensor. Stubborn particles can be removed automatically in post-production with Dust Delete Data and Canon’s included Digital Photo Professional software. Rapid-fire performance Canon’s new DIGIC 4 processor is fast enough to allow up to 6.3fps continuous shooting, in bursts of up to 90 JPEGs with a UDMA card. Used with Canon’s wide area AF system, which locks onto subjects with 9 individual cross type sensors, stunning action sequences can be captured – even in low-light conditions. This makes the EOS 50D particularly suited to sports and wildlife shooting. DIGIC 4 works with the CMOS sensor to deliver 14-bit image processing, for smooth gradation and natural-looking colours – as well as ensuring ultra-fast startup times and near-instant image review after shooting. See everything A new 3.0” Clear View VGA LCD provides extra-large and wide angle-of-view image review, with plenty of clarity for accurate focus checks in playback. By switching to Live View mode – which displays a real-time image on the LCD – photographers can enjoy simplified shooting from awkward angles, or connect to a PC for remote shooting. Live Mode now offers three ways to auto focus: Quick AF, Live AF, and new Face Detection Live AF, which optimizes focus based on faces detected in the frame – for fast, spontaneous portraiture. Control and ease The famously intuitive EOS menu system includes a new Quick Control screen, for instant access to the most commonly-changed settings. A new Creative Auto mode offers automatic focus and exposure – while still allowing creative ‘tweaks’ to settings such as background sharpness. “For advanced amateurs and semi-professionals – or professionals looking for a powerful backup model – the EOS 50D stands alone,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. “No other camera in this price bracket offers a comparable combination of speed and image quality.” Technologies Explained CMOS Canon’s CMOS technology is one of the company’s key competitive advantages, with noise reduction circuitry at each pixel site delivering virtually noise-free images. In comparison with CCD technology, the lower power consumption characteristics of Canon’s CMOS sensors also contribute to longer battery life. Signal conversion in Canon’s CMOS sensors is handled by individual amplifiers at each pixel site. Unnecessary charge transfer operations are avoided, vastly speeding up the process of getting signal to the image processor. Noise generation is reduced, power consumption is limited and faster frame rate potential is increased. DIGIC Image data captured by the CMOS sensor is processed by Canon’s purpose-built DIGIC image processors before being written to the camera's memory card. DIGIC technology uses advanced image processing algorithms to ensure precise, natural colours, accurate white balance, and advanced noise reduction. Ultra-fast processing speeds result in highly responsive camera operation and near-instant start-up times. DIGIC chips work with a high speed DDR-SDRAM image buffer – reading, processing, compressing and writing image data fast enough to keep the buffer clear during long continuous shooting bursts. And because DIGIC integrates all key processing functions, power consumption is kept to a minimum. EOS Integrated Cleaning System The EOS Integrated Cleaning System combats sensor dust in three important ways: Reduce, Repel and Remove. Reduce - Internal camera mechanisms are designed to minimise dust generation. The redesigned body cap prevents dust generation through wear on the cap itself. Repel - Anti-static technologies, including a special fluorine coating, are applied to the low-pass filter covering the front of the sensor so as not to attract dust. Remove - A Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit uses hi-frequency vibrations to shake dust from the infrared filter for a period of approximately one second after each start up. For instant shooting after power up, this feature is disabled immediately the shutter release is depressed. Canon has also developed an internal Dust Delete Data system, which can map the position of visible dust on the sensor. This can then be deleted automatically after the shoot with the latest Digital Photo Professional software. Picture Style Picture Style pre-sets simplify in-camera control over image qualities. Picture Style pre-sets can be likened to different film types – each one offering a different colour response. Within each selectable pre-set, photographers have control over sharpness, contrast, colour tone and saturation. The camera’s factory default configuration is set to deliver immediately-usable JPEG images without need for additional menu settings. Picture Style presets applied to a RAW image can be revised with Canon’s Digital Photo Professional software. The six pre-sets are: Standard – for crisp, vivid images that don’t require post-processing Portrait – optimises colour tone and saturation and weakens sharpening to achieve attractive skin tones Landscape – for punchier greens and blues with stronger sharpening to give a crisp edge to mountain, tree and building outlines Neutral – ideal for post-processing Faithful – adjusts colour to match the subject colour when shot under a colour temperature of 5200K Monochrome – for black and white shooting with a range of filter effects (yellow, orange, red and green) and toning effects (sepia, blue, purple and green). Software Digital Photo Professional Software Digital Photo Professional software provides high speed, high quality processing of lossless RAW images. Processing with Digital Photo Professional allows real-time display and immediate application of image adjustments, giving control over RAW image variables such as white balance, dynamic range, exposure compensation, noise reduction and colour tone – plus the ability to view Auto Focus points on an image. The Lens Aberration correction tool allows precise correction of different types of distortion caused by certain cameras. Images can be recorded in camera with sRGB or Adobe RGB colour space. Digital Photo Professional supports sRGB, Adobe RGB, ColorMatch RGB, Apple RGB and Wide Gamut RGB colour spaces. ICC (International Colour Consortium) profiles can be attached to TIFF or JPEG images when converted from RAW. This allows faithful reproduction of colours in software applications that support ICC profiles, such as Adobe Photoshop. For improved efficiency, a set of image adjustments can be saved as a recipe and applied. EOS Utility The latest version of EOS Utility provides essential support for Live View remote shooting, camera configuration and image transfers. Tightly integrated with Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility can be configured to monitor ‘hot’ folders, automatically renaming and moving incoming images to a structured file system. Users can also tag their images with EXIF data, including copyright information. Picture Style Editor Picture Style Editor allows users to create individual Picture Styles that fit with their personal requirements. Each Picture Style contains detailed information on how specific colours should be represented within an image. Once new Picture Styles have been created, they can be uploaded directly into the camera and applied to JPEG or RAW images. When working with RAW files in DPP, both personal Picture Styles and the 6 predetermined Picture Styles can all be adjusted. Additional images

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Jeudi 29 Novembre 2007 Un sondage réalisé par Léger Marketing pour le compte de la Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal révèle que 83 % des résidants du Grand Montréal sont fiers de leur région. De même, 91 % d'entre eux estiment que la région a une image positive à l'étranger. Lorsqu'interrogés sur les premiers mots qui leur venaient en tête pour décrire le Grand Montréal, les citoyens de la région ont parlé d'une grande ville (16 %) accueillante (18 %) et, surtout, cosmopolite (41 %). Selon eux, c'est ce même aspect cosmopolite qui constitue la plus grande force du Grand Montréal (29 %), suivi de sa culture (14 %), de sa gastronomie (12 %) et de son caractère chaleureux et accueillant (12 %). Dans l'ensemble, plus de 8 résidants sur 10 de la région métropolitaine se sont dits d'accord que les éléments suivants constituent des forces pour le Grand Montréal, notamment par rapport à d'autres grandes villes : la vie culturelle (92 %), le mélange des cultures américaine et européenne (88 %), la variété des activités de loisir (88 %), le multiculturalisme (88 %), l'ouverture d'esprit (86 %), le français (83 %) et le bilinguisme (82 %). " L'importance de doter Montréal d'une image de marque a été réitérée lors de l'événement Montréal, métropole culturelle - Rendez-vous novembre 2007, rappelle M. Massimo Iezzoni, directeur général de la CMM. Après avoir consulté la population, les élus et les leaders du Grand Montréal pour connaître leur perception de la région et les attributs qu'ils souhaitent mettre de l'avant, nous pouvons véritablement affirmer que le projet est bien lancé! "

jeudi, 15 novembre 2007 Madigan Communications a lancé à Montréal un réseau d'affichage extérieur utilisant les échafaudages des édifices en restauration. Les deux premiers annonceurs à avoir utilisé ces panneaux géants sont Sony, pour promouvoir son nouveau téléviseur Bravia, et Tours Transat, pour célébrer son 20e anniversaire. "Notre plan de développement des affaires doit nous permettre de nous installer dans les principales villes du pays de manière à implanter cette nouvelle façon de faire en matière d'affichage extérieur en format géant. Nous désirons concentrer nos efforts sur les annonceurs qui cherchent à optimiser leur image de marque, comme LG, Apple, Samsung, Panasonic, L'Oréal et Chanel", dit Jean-Claude Henri, président de Madigan. Madigan est une société spécialisée en gestion de projets de marketing, développement des affaires et ventes de concepts d'affichage.

Le Carrefour Laval veut évincer Les Ailes de la Mode 26 juillet 2007 - 07h45 LaPresseAffaires.com Grossir caractèreImprimerEnvoyer Les Ailes de la Mode se retrouvent au coeur d'une poursuite et le magasin pourrait même être évincé du Carrefour Laval. Cliquez pour en savoir plus : Média | Biens de consommation | Commerce de gros | Les Ailes | Journaux | Journal de Montréal var nsteinWords;nsteinWords = unescape('%3Cdiv%20class%3D%22liens%22%3E%3Cul%20id%3D%22blocallerloinliens%22%3E%3Cli%3E%3Ca%20href%3D%22%2Fsection%2FLANSTEIN%26TaxIDList%3D1026000%26Word%3DM%25E9dia%22%20onClick%3D%22javascript%3AurchinTracker%28%27%2Fclicktracking%2Frelated_mots%27%29%3B%22%3EM%E9dia%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3E%26nbsp%3B%7C%20%3Ca%20href%3D%22%2Fsection%2FLANSTEIN%26TaxIDList%3D4007000%26Word%3DBiens%2520de%2520consommation%22%20onClick%3D%22javascript%3AurchinTracker%28%27%2Fclicktracking%2Frelated_mots%27%29%3B%22%3EBiens%20de%20consommation%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3E%26nbsp%3B%7C%20%3Ca%20href%3D%22%2Fsection%2FLANSTEIN%26TaxIDList%3D4007007%26Word%3DCommerce%2520de%2520gros%22%20onClick%3D%22javascript%3AurchinTracker%28%27%2Fclicktracking%2Frelated_mots%27%29%3B%22%3ECommerce%20de%20gros%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3E%26nbsp%3B%7C%20%3Ca%20href%3D%22%2Fsection%2FLANSTEIN%26TaxIDList%3D20047021%26Word%3DLes%2520Ailes%22%20onClick%3D%22javascript%3AurchinTracker%28%27%2Fclicktracking%2Frelated_mots%27%29%3B%22%3ELes%20Ailes%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3E%26nbsp%3B%7C%20%3Ca%20href%3D%22%2Fsection%2FLANSTEIN%26TaxIDList%3D1026003%26Word%3DJournaux%22%20onClick%3D%22javascript%3AurchinTracker%28%27%2Fclicktracking%2Frelated_mots%27%29%3B%22%3EJournaux%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3Cli%3E%26nbsp%3B%7C%20%3Ca%20href%3D%22%2Fsection%2FLANSTEIN%26TaxIDList%3D20040794%26Word%3DJournal%2520de%2520Montr%25E9al%22%20onClick%3D%22javascript%3AurchinTracker%28%27%2Fclicktracking%2Frelated_mots%27%29%3B%22%3EJournal%20de%20Montr%E9al%3C%2Fa%3E%3C%2Fli%3E%3C%2Ful%3E%3C%2Fdiv%3E');Le Journal de Montréal révèle jeudi matin que le standing des Ailes de la Mode a tellement diminué depuis la vente au géant ontarien Fairweather, qui en a fait un magasin de vêtements bon marché, que le Carrefour Laval veut évincer ce commerce qui devient gênant pour l’image et la rentabilité du centre commercial. L’espace loué est devenu partiellement inutilisé, et on y vend des marchandises de moyenne à bas de gamme qui sont fréquemment en solde et qui projettent une image d’abandon et de détresse qui affecte l’image et la réputation du centre commercial, lit-on dans une poursuite déposée cette semaine en Cour supérieure par le Carrefour Laval contre Les Ailes de la Mode. Le Journal de Montréal précise qu'on ne fait pas qu’y réclamer l’éviction des Ailes, on exige aussi le paiement du loyer sur le bail venant à échéance en 2011, soit 3,5 M$. L’entreprise fondée en 1993 par Paul Delage-Roberge projetait, jusqu’à sa vente en août 2005, une image de raffinement. C’est dans cette optique que le Carrefour Laval avait loué en 1996 un local de près de 60 000 pieds carré aux Ailes. «Le locataire exploitera de façon active et continue et avec soin son entreprise dans la totalité des lieux d’une façon moderne, digne, et efficace, de façon compatible avec le mode d’exploitation des centres commerciaux de première qualité», stipule le bail venant à échéance en 2011. Réalité plutôt méconnue et mise au jour par cette poursuite, c’est le pourcentage des ventes des commerces que touchent les centres commerciaux, en plus de leur loyer. Carrefour Laval allègue que les ventes des Ailes ont chuté de 65% entre les années 2001-2002 et 2005-2006. Or, Les Ailes doivent verser 2 ou 4% de leurs ventes annuelles, selon leurs performances, au Carrefour. «Les Ailes se sont comportées de façon à ce que maintenant, il leur devient impossible de générer des profits suffisants pour payer le pourcentage dû au Carrefour Laval», accuse la poursuite.

Mardi 26 Juin 2007 La Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal est en quête d'une image de marque. " Cette volonté de doter le Grand Montréal de sa propre image de marque relève du besoin d'apporter davantage de cohérence au positionnement et aux efforts de promotion à l'international de la région ", de faire part Robert Charland, membre du comité exécutif de la Ville de Longueuil et président de la commission du développement économique, des équipements métropolitains et des finances de la CMM. L'image de marque qui sera retenue devra communiquer un message clair, homogène et distinctif pour tous les intervenants qui ont des activités à l'international. " Le positionnement et la promotion de la métropole montréalaise à l'étranger sont des enjeux qui touchent l'ensemble de la région métropolitaine ". d'ajouter Benoît Labonté, maire de l'arrondissement de Ville-Marie. Cette recherche d'une image distinctive durera un an. Durant cette période, la CMM recueillera les suggestions et les commentaires de la population, des élus municipaux et des intervenants socio-économiques et culturels de la région. Les citoyens peuvent faire parvenir leurs suggestions en visitant le site web : http://www.legrandmontrealfaitsamarque.com

Développement d’un projet immobilier d’envergure sur l’Île Charron (2008) Investissement Luc Poirier développe actuellement un projet immobilier de grande envergure (environ 1 milliard de dollars), qui sera situé sur l’Île Charron à Longueuil. Ce projet immobilier sur les rives du St-Laurent comprendra plusieurs tours de condominiums, de nombreuses maisons, un complexe de condo-hôtel, un spa, un parc national, un golf et une marina. 1 image Pas mauvais! Vous pouvez checker son site ici http://www.investissementlucpoirier.com/projets.html

Cette camera deviens une serieuse candidate pour etre ma prochaine caméra si Canon ne sorta pas la 5D v2. ------------------------------------------------------ The world’s fastest D-SLR – remastered EOS-1D Mark III: The new benchmark Canon today sets new standards for professional photography with the launch of the EOS-1D Mark III. Delivering 10 frames per second at 10.1 Megapixels for a maximum burst of 110 Large JPEG images (30 in RAW), the EOS-1D Mark III replaces the EOS-1D Mark II N as the world’s fastest digital SLR. Dual “DIGIC III” processors drive the camera’s high speed, high resolution performance, and bring 14-bit image processing to the EOS series for the first time. A ground-up redesign introduces a host of new features and advancements to Canon’s flagship EOS-1 series, including a 3.0” LCD with Live View mode, EOS Integrated Cleaning System, new auto focus system with 19 cross-type sensors, and 63-zone exposure metering. The camera’s APS-H size (28.1 x 18.7 mm) CMOS sensor enables a wider 100-3200 ISO range as standard, expandable to L:50 and H:6400. “The EOS-1D Mark III represents a complete reappraisal of everything Canon has learned over the past 20 years of EOS development,” said Tsunemasa Ohara, Senior General Manager, Camera Development Center, Canon Inc. “In building this camera, we started with a blank canvas. Every facet of the photographic process has been refined, every design decision re-evaluated to bring us to this point: a camera that combines familiar EOS ergonomics with a vastly enhanced specification. Our engineers are overjoyed with the result.” Key features 10.1 Megapixel APS-H CMOS sensor 10 fps continuous shooting for up to 110 frames Dual “DIGIC III” processors New auto focus system with 19 cross type sensors EOS Integrated Cleaning System ISO 3200 (expandable to H:6400) 3.0” LCD with Live View mode Wider, brighter viewfinder Picture Style1 The choice of professionals The EOS-1D line has enjoyed massive popularity among the world’s leading sports, reportage and wildlife photographers, with international wire agencies AFP, Getty and Reuters choosing Canon for their photographers. “The people at Canon are great to work with because they listen to photographers. It’s their attention to detail and the pace of innovation that makes EOS the system of choice,” explained Stephen Munday, Director of Operations – Editorial, Getty Images. Exceptional image quality Canon’s dual “DIGIC III” processors deliver unprecedented levels of speed, responsiveness and image quality. Ready to shoot within 0.2 seconds of power on, the EOS-1D Mark III can capture and process over 100 Megapixels of image data per second, rapidly clearing the image buffer to allow up to 110 frames in one burst. Images are processed at 14 bits for a total colour depth of up to 16,384 tones per pixel, compared to 4,096 tones from 12 bit images. The third generation CMOS sensor incorporates a new pixel design that works together with on-chip noise reduction circuitry to ensure high image quality at ISO 3200. The option to expand to H:6400 will benefit professionals working in news and sports locations where the use of flash is not permitted or desired. Greater precision, more control Canon has redesigned its auto focus system to include 19 cross-type sensors with sensitivity up to f/2.8, spread out across the AF area to better accommodate off-centre subjects. An additional 26 AF assist points are used to aid AF tracking for improved accuracy. Responding to professional photographer requests, a dedicated AF button on the back of the camera allows users to instantly switch auto focus on or off while keeping their eye on the viewfinder. The viewfinder is now brighter and offers a wider angle of view. The camera’s new 63-zone metering system gives photographers greater level of control over exposure. New LCD with Live View The bright 3.0” LCD monitor provides 230K pixels resolution for precise framing and reviewing of shots. New to EOS, Live View mode enables photographers to frame without having to look through the viewfinder – particularly useful for shooting from awkward positions. The menu system on the EOS-1D Mark III has been completely redesigned to take advantage of the LCD size – menus are easier to read and use. A choice of 57 custom functions gives photographers more options for customising camera settings to their daily working requirements. A new My Menu option allows photographers to store frequently used settings on a separate menu for faster access. Settings for new accessories such as the Speedlite 580EX II and Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 – also released today – can be controlled directly from the LCD. Total reliability The EOS-1D Mark III incorporates a range of practical enhancements for the working photographer. Shutter durability has been increased by 50% to 300,000 cycles. The body is protected by a magnesium alloy casing with dust and moisture resistant seals. The EOS Integrated Cleaning System provides further reliability by reducing sensor dust, minimising the need for manual cleaning on assignment. To avoid corruption of captured images, a warning appears on the LCD and an alarm sounds if the memory card door is opened while images are still being written. Interfaces include video out (for display in both NTSC and PAL formats) and USB 2.0. Compatibility and accessories Canon is marking today’s launch with the release of several additions to the professional EOS system: EF 16-35mm f/2.8L II USM – A fast, ultra wide-angle zoom lens delivering exceptional image quality throughout the aperture range. Speedlite 580EX II – An update of the Speedlite 580EX that offers weather resistance when attached to the EOS-1D Mark III. Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E2 – Smaller, lighter and more versatile than its predecessor, the WFT-E2 speeds up workflows by allowing photographers to transmit images wirelessly during the shoot. Original Data Security Kit OSK-E3 – Verifies the authenticity of images taken with the camera and supports image encryption for additional security. Software The EOS-1D Mark III is supplied with a comprehensive software suite to help the photographer’s workflow. This includes Digital Photo Professional (DPP), a powerful RAW converter that provides complete RAW image processing control. DPP integrates with cameras features such as the Dust Delete Data and Picture Style. The camera also comes with EOS Utility, ImageBrowser/Zoom Browser and Photostitch.

Since 2004 I have used a Kodak Easyshare CX7330 digital camera. It has been a good camera and has given decent results. The only shortcomings are its inability to take decent photos indoors or at night. 3.1 MP and 3x Optical zoom So this weekend I decided to upgrade... I bought a Canon Powershot SD700 IS I don't have it yet but will be picking it up at Best Buy in the next few days.. It was on sale for $390 (reg. $470).. It is the only camera in its class with optical image stabilization, something I thought would be quite important for night and action shots. 6.0 MP and 4x Optical Zoom.

1300 René-Lévesque Ouest Architectes: DCYSM Fin de la construction:2008 Utilisation: Hôtel/Résidentiel Emplacement: Centre-ville, Montréal ? mètres - 50 étages Descriptions: - Il s'agirait du plus haut projet depuis la fin de la construction du 1250 René-Lévesque Ouest, son voisin. - La tour est proposé sur le stationnement du Centre Bell. - Déjà deux tours de 35 étages devaient être construitent sur ce même terrain, 1300 René-lévesque Ouest. - La tour ne figure plus dans le portefolio de DCYSM et la ville de Montréal affirme qu'elle n'étudie aucun projet sur ce terrain en ce moment (septembre 2006). 1 image

Le Riopelle Architectes: ? Fin de la construction:2008 Utilisation: Hôtel/Résidentiel Emplacement: Quartier International, Montréal ? mètres - 15 étages Description: - Le projet était supposé être au coin de la rue Bleury et Viger, mais celui-ci c'est déplacé un peu au nord, au coin de la rue De la Gauchetière et Bleury. - La tour ne prendra qu'une partie du quadrilatère, le reste est donc ouvert aux autres projets. 1 image