Why Canon changes the name of a digital camera?

A Canon digital Camera “EOS Rebel” is originally named “EOS Kiss Digital” back in Japan. The true reason must be known only by the company, but what do you think are possible reasons why they changed the name when they introduce it to the U. S. ? A legal problem, or the image of the name??

Now, a touch of screen changes camera mode

Now, a touch of screen changes Camera mode
THE DMC-G2 is the world’s first interchangeable lens Camera with touch control. This Micro Four Thirds Camera has a double Live View function provided by the 3inch, 460,000-dot LCD and a 1,440,000-dot Live View Finder.

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