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Continuing the slow rolloutof CMOS compacts
I received information that we may see 1, if not 2 new CMOS compacts at PMA.
SD1 IS
10mp CMOS
HD Movie Mode
5x Zoom (28mm)
3″ LCD
Li-Ion
ISO 50-3200
Available worldwide
The 2nd possible camera the source had no information on.
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Coming PowerShots
We’re coming up to camera launch time and with that there will be a bunch of new PowerShots.
The A590, A580 and A470 will all be cancelled and not replaced.
The following 3 cameras have been emailed to me over the last few weeks.
SD1200 IS
10mp
3x zoom
3.0″ LCD
DIGIC IV
No Optical VF
Li-Ion Battery
CCD
SD3000 IS
12mp
3x zoom
3.0″ Touchscreen LCD
Li-Ion Battery
DIGIC IV
CCD
SD10w IS
10mp
3x Zoom
3.0″ LCD
DIGIC IV
Waterproof to 15 feet
CCD
I haven’t yet heard of any new CMOS based cameras for PMA. There should be a couple of other models launched as well. I keep pressing for CMOS info, and I’ll keep doing it.
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Powershot Update Coming
I have some information about what is coming in the Powershot lineup in the spring. I’ll be doing a writeup about that on December 27.
Getting ready
I’ll be MIA until the 27th of December or so. I’ll be packing, bouncing around airports and getting settled in Ireland. I’ll be over in Europe for a couple months. I will definitely continue to update the site.
In the meantime, David should keep you guys apprised (thx Jim) of any news. As can be expected, contacts have given into Christmas and the other holidays this time of year.
Have a great few days and don’t drink and drive shoot.
Help in Ireland
Anyone know a place I can order some Neopan 1600 & Ilford HP5 & Delta 3200 in Ireland? I’m having trouble with a Canadian credit card getting stuff shipped to me in Ireland. I guess I need a film dealer.
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From Henry’s
The following will see price drops effective October 30, 2008.
Still Cameras (Drop $ in brackets)
G10 ($20)
SD890 IS ($20)
SD880 IS ($25)
SD790 IS ($25)
SD770 IS ($16)
SD1100 IS ($25)
A2000 IS ($8)
A590 IS ($8)
A470 IS ($20)
Video Cameras
HV30 ($78)
HG10 ($78)
FS11 ($40)
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Hearing it again
Canon has a prototype of a niche market underwater PowerShot camera.
Specs:
12mp
3.5x Zoom (35mm wide)
3″ LCD
10meter/33foot underwater
Drop Resistant to 6 feet
Sand proof
Li-Ion Battery
Manual Controls
SD Card
This has been rumoured a while, and it’s definately a market Canon could sell cameras.
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Canon rethinking?
I've received some info that Canon may be rethinking not launching the SX1 IS in North America. It could hit this side of the Atlantic in March. There's is supposedly a plan to raise CMOS production at the end of January for the camera.
The production increase will also be for sensors for other P&S CMOS cameras in the spring.
Henry's
Henry's in Canada is taking G10 preorders and expect to have stock mid October.
http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores … mID=247601
G10 Review
Based on the feedback you folks have given me, I'll be doing an in depth review of the G10 in October.
Confirmed
I have found out due to low production of the CMOS sensor for the camera, it will not be available in North America. I have no info about Europe at this time.
Keep in mind, this could change.. although, I'm wagering a line of CMOS cameras for PMA in the spring; with the North American market in mind.
A CMOS based P&S
The source of this claims this hasn't leaked out yet. It's completely plausible that something like this exists, I just don't think we'll see it for Photokina as suggested.
MP: 10.1 CMOS
Lens: 24-80 f/2.8 (3.3x)
Proc: DIGIC IV
ISO: 50-1600
LCD: 3″ VGA
Card: SD
VF: Yes
Flash Shoe: Yes
Price: $799 USD
Something beyond what was leaked?
I received an email to prepare for a “big compact announcement” that hasn't yet been leaked from PopPhoto or anyone else for that matter.
The “G”MOS?