Canon USA and Maria Sharapova have teamed together to launch a new “Pink” campaign designed to help raise awareness of breast cancer. As part of this new “Pink” campaign, Canon will be offering a special “Pink” bundle package consisting of a PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera in pink melody, a SELPHY CP760 Compact Photo Printer in pink melody, a pink ribbon charm and a mammogram reminder magnet provided by the American Cancer Society.

The PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH features an 8 megapixel resolution with a 3x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilizer, enhanced face detection technology, motion detection technology, a 2.5 inch PureColor LCD display, Canon’s DIGIC III Image Processor, and a Print/Share button that makes it easy to print or download pictures.

The SELPHY CP760 Compact Photo Printer features a 2.5 inch color TFT display, a lightweight form factor, and the ability to print images from card sizes to 4 x 8 inches.

You can purchase the new Pink bundle at Canon’s website for $279.99.

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Canon introduced the successor to the EOS 5D camera today in the form of the EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR. This camera features a 21.1 megapixel resolution, Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor, and the ability to capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080. The features and specs include the following:

• 21.1 megapixel full frame 24 x 36mm CMOS sensor
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• Supports ISO speeds from 100 to 6400 in 1/3 stop increments
• Two high speed ISO settings - H1 and H2 (ISO 12800  and ISO 25600)
• One low speed setting of ISO 50
• 16:9 Full HD video capture at 1920 x 1080 and 30 fps
• 4:3 standard TV quality video capture at 640 x 480 and 30 fps
• Live View function for both still images and video
• Records video at up to 4GB per clip or a max of 29 minutes and 59 seconds
• HDMI output
• Peripheral Illumination Correction evens brightness across the image field when shooting JPEG images
• Auto Lighting Optimizer helps ensure picture’s subject is clearly visible
• Creative Auto Mode allows users to make image adjustments using easy navigation screen on LCD menu
• Two small RAW formats
• Silent Shooting in Live View
• Integrated Cleaning System

The EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR will be available by the end of November with the body going for $2699. A kit version with Canon’s EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM zoom lens will go for $3499.

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Wow.. I can’t believe Canon’s G series of digital cameras have now reached the G10 digicam. I still remember having the G2, G3 and then finally the G5 digital camera!! In any event, yes, we’re now at the G10 digital camera which means this model is now the new top-of-the-line PowerShot G-series camera. Features and specs to the G10 include the following:

• DIGIC 4 image processor
• 28mm wide angle Optical Image Stabilized lens
• 5x optical zoom
• 14.7 megapixel resolution
• RAW mode
• 3.0 inch PureColor LCD II screen
• Controller Wheel is equipped with dedicated Exposure Compensation Dial
• My Menu function allows five user-selected options from the shooting menu
• 26 shooting modes
• Advanced Face Detection and Motion Detection technology
• Face-Detection Self-Timer
• Servo AF
• Intelligent Contrast Correction

The PowerShot G10 will be available in October for a price of $499.99.

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Above is the new Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera - a camera offering digital SLR features in a compact digital camera form factor. Let’s jump right to the major specs and features:

• Wide angle (28 mm to 560 mm) 20x optical zoom lens
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• 10 megapixel resolution
• Face Detection Technology
• 2.5 inch vari-angle LCD display
• MovieSnap mode which captures still images at the same time you’re capturing video
• Shoot VGA quality videos
• Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for faster focusing speeds and less noise
• 24 shooting modes
• Advanced Motion Detection Technology
• Face-Detection Self-Timer
• Servo AF
• Intelligent Contrast Correction

The PowerShot SX10 IS will be available in late October for $399.99.

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Canon introduces two new Digital ELPH cameras - the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH and the Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH. These cameras feature Optical Image Stabilization technology and Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor.

The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH features the following:

• 14.7 megapixel resolution
• 3.7x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilization
• New Quick Shot Mode for faster shutter speed
• Advanced Face Detection Technology
• Advanced Motion Detection Technology
• Face Detection Self Timer
• Servo AF
• Intelligent Contrast Correction
• 36-133mm focal length
• 2.5 inch PureColor LCD II display
• Available in black or silver
• MSRP of $399.99

The SD990 is also available in a limited edition red version to celebrate the manufacture of the 100 millionth PowerShot camera.

The Canon PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH features the following:

• Successor to the SD870 IS
• 10 megapixel resolution
• 4x wide angle optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• Motion Detection technology
• Advanced Face Detection Technology
• Face Detection Self-Timer
• Servo AF
• Intelligent Contrast Correction
• 28 - 112 mm wide angle focal length
• Available in two-tone colors - black and silver or gold and brown
• Four large and distinctive convex buttons positioned to the right of the 3.0 inch PureColor LCD II screen for camera operation and menu navigation
• MSRP of $299.99

Both cameras will be available in October.

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Canon introduced a new network camera on Monday called the VB-C60 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) Network Camera. This compact camera allows for remote video monitoring over IP networks and features a 40x optical zoom 56 degree wide angle lens. Other features of the VB-C60 include:

• Full 360 degree horizontal field of view,
• Panorama Image Creation which allows an entire viewing range to be stitched together into one image
• Pre-set Tour function which allows for up to 20 camera positions to be pre-set and viewed at specified intervals
• Image stabilizer to compensate for image blur caused by external vibrations
• Smart Shade Control which automatically adjusts the contrast between bright and dark areas of an image for optimal detail display
• Auto Day/Night Capability
• Canon DIGIC NET processor
• Simultaneous encoding of Motion-JPEG and MPEG-4 video in high quality VGA at a full 30 fps
• Supports up to 30 simultaneous clients
• Full duplex audio communication
• IPv5 and IPsec support
• Supports Power Over Ethernet technology

The VB-C60 also comes with Motion Detection support and Subject Auto-Tracking support - two great features if the folks at Ghost Hunters ever want to upgrade their camera systems! The VB-C60 can be mounted in an upright position or on the ceiling. The suggested retail price for the Canon VB-C60 is $1699.

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Moving up the food chain, Canon introduced their latest digital SLR camera today called the EOS 50D. The new 50D features a whopping 15.1 megapixel resolution, Canon’s latest DIGIC 4 image processor, an expanded ISO range, improved noise reduction, and in-camera photo editing features.

The 50D (which is the successor to the 40D model which will still remain in Canon’s line of digital SLRs), has the following specs:

• 14 bit Analog to Digital conversion process for smooth tones
• Enhanced noise reduction
• Supports up to 6.3 frames per second shooting
• 15.1-megapixel CMOS APS-C size image sensor
• ISO 100 up to ISO 3200 in 1/3-stop increments and two high speed settings - ISO 6400 and ISO 12800
• Multiple levels of noise reduction (four settings - Standard/Weak/Strong/None)
• Peripheral illumination correction, which automatically evens brightness across the image field
• Enhanced Auto Lighting Optimizer analyzes the brightness of subjects and automatically adjusts dark images so that they appear brighter
• 3 inch Clear View LCD screen
• Includes HDMI output
• new “CA” Creative Full Auto setting - allowing users to make adjustments before shooting while still in an Automatic mode, without needing to know the meaning of technical terms such as aperture, shutter speed, etc
• Live View supports Quick Mode AF, Live Mode AF, and Face Detection AF
• Two small RAW formats
• EOS integrated cleaning system

Make sure to read the press release for much more detailed information on the new EOS 50D. The camera will be coming out in October for a price of $1399 for the body only.

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Canon updated their affordable PowerShot A-series lineup today with the introduction of two new models - the PowerShot A1000 IS and the PowerShot A2000 IS digital cameras. In addition, Canon also added an ultra-zoom model to their SX-series called the PowerShot SX110 IS. Here’s what you need to know about the cameras:

The PowerShot A1000 IS features:

• DIGIC III  with face detection technology, motion detection technology and red eye correction
• 10 megapixel resolution
• 4x optical zoom lens
• 2.5 inch LCD screen
• Optical Image Stabilization
• Available in gray, blue, gold and purple
• Suggested price of $199.99 and available in Sept.

The PowerShot A2000 IS features:

• DIGIC III  with face detection technology, motion detection technology and red eye correction
• 10 megapixel resolution
• 6x optical zoom lens
• 3 inch LCD screen
• Optical Image Stabilization
• Suggested price of $249.99 and available in Sept.

The PowerShot SX110 IS features:

• DIGIC III  with face detection technology, motion detection technology and red eye correction
• 9 megapixel resolution
• 10x optical zoom lens
• 3 inch LCD screen
• Optical Image Stabilization
• Suggested price of $299.99 and available at the end of this month

All cameras come with two AA batteries, 32 MB SD card, USB interface cable, AV cable, wrist strap, and Canon software.

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Canon introduced the new PowerShot E1 digital camera today - a new stylish camera designed specifically to attract the youth. The E1 has a round and curvy design (though a bit too cute for my tastes) and features a 10 megapixel resolution, 4x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilization technology and face detection technology.  The E1 is available in three colors - white, blue, and pink, and has 17 shooting modes for all sorts of occasions. Specs include:

• DIGIC III with face detection technology, motion detection technology, and red eye correction
• 10 megapixel resolution
• 4x optical zoom lens
• 2.5 inch LCD
• Optical Image Stabilization
• Video recording with long-play mode
• Includes customizable shutter, start-up, and operation sounds

The PowerShot E1 will be available in the middle of September for a price of $199.99.

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Just a small news blast here - Congratulations to Canon USA for shipping their 100 millionth compact digital camera. It got me thinking - how many Canon digicams have I owned over the years.. I think my first Canon digicam was actually the PowerShot G3, followed by the G4, and then the G6. I’m now using a Canon Rebel XTi Digital SLR which doesn’t count as a compact digital camera but.. heck it’s still a Canon! The one thing that I’ve loved about Canon digital cameras - they’re sturdy and reliable. So once again - congrats to Canon.

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