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Konica Minolta and Sony Agree to Jointly Develop Digital SLR Cameras

Tokyo (July 19, 2005) – Konica Minolta Photo Imaging, Inc. and Sony Corporation have reached an agreement to jointly develop digital Single Lens Reflex (SLR) cameras. Taking full advantages of their respective imaging technologies and key devices, the two companies will develop and commercialize new digital SLR cameras based on and compatible to “Maxxum/Dynax lens mount system.*1”

Two New PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers from Canon Offer Exceptional Performance

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--July 11, 2005--Canon U.S.A., Inc. (NYSE:CAJ):High quality and great value go hand in hand with the latest entries in the Canon PIXMA photo printer line - the new PIXMA iP1600 and PIXMA iP4200 printers. At estimated selling prices of $49.99(1) and $129.99(1), respectively, these printers fit a range of budgets while expanding the top quality photo printing capabilities the PIXMA line is known for.

Canon Releases New Firmware Updates For 1D Mark II and 1DS Mark II DSLR's

Canon has just released firmware update 1.2.3 for the 1D Mark II and 1.1.3 for the 1Ds Mark II. Both releases are said to correct the problem of pressing the DISPLAY button right after shooting images that resulted in an abnormal display which caused the camera to freeze.