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Canon S90

August 19th, 2009 | 48 Comments | Posted in Canon PowerShot

Canon PowerShot S90

Canon S90 - Image from DPReview

Specification Highlights
10mp High Sensitivity CCD
3.75x Zoom (28-105)
Fast f/2.0-4.9 Lens
Dual Anti-Noise System
3″ LCD
ISO 3200
DIGIC IV
New Feature Lens Control Ring

Press Release
Today Canon announces the PowerShot S90 – marking the return of the Canon PowerShot S-series.   The PowerShot S90 continues the PowerShot S-series tradition with impressive, fully manual features that deliver excellent image quality and user experience, including:
Canon’s Dual Anti-Noise System with an f/2.0 wide-angle lens, a 3.0 inch, PureColor II LCD display and an intuitive new lens Control Ring.

Exceptional image quality in all conditions
The PowerShot S90 features Canon’s Dual Anti-Noise System, combining a high sensitivity 10.0 Megapixel image sensor with Canon’s enhanced DIGIC 4 image processor. Photographers can capture full resolution images – even in tricky lighting conditions – with the Dual Anti-Noise System taking maximum advantage of the available light, while substantially reducing image noise.

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Canon SD940 & SD980

August 19th, 2009 | 13 Comments | Posted in Canon PowerShot

Canon IXUS 120 IS

Canon SD940 - Image from DPReview

Specification Highlights
SD980
12.1mp
5x Zoom (24-120)
HD Movie (720P)
DIGIC IV
3″ Touchscreen LCD
ISO3200
$329 USD

SD940
12.1mp
4x Zoom (28-112)
HD Movie (720P)
DIGIC IV
2.7″ LCD
ISO 3200
$299 USD

Today Canon announces two new Digital IXUS cameras, bringing even higher levels of style, sophistication and high-tech features to the Digital IXUS range.

Introducing firsts for Canon, the Digital IXUS 200 IS combines an impressive 24mm ultra wide-angle 5x zoom lens with a 3 inch PureColor II Touch display.  The new Digital IXUS 120 IS has the distinction of being the slimmest wide-angle Digital IXUS ever – packing in a 28mm wide-angle 4x zoom lens into a stylish body.

Digital IXUS 200 IS: Ultra wide technology you can touch
The Digital IXUS 200 IS makes it easier than ever to take breathtaking images. Featuring a 24mm ultra wide-angle 5x zoom lens with an optical Image Stabiliser (IS) the potential to capture sweeping landscapes or large groups up close is now at your fingertips.  Picture quality is assured thanks to a 12.1 Megapixel sensor and DIGIC 4 – Canon’s fast, intelligent image processor, delivering superb image quality and natural colour reproduction.

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Canon SX20 IS

August 19th, 2009 | 19 Comments | Posted in Canon PowerShot
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

Canon SX20 IS - Image from DPReview

Specification Highlights
12.1mp
20x Zoom (28-560)
HD Movie (720P)
DIGIC IV
2.5″ Vari-Angle LCD
ISO3200
$399 USD

Press Release
Canon today announces the new PowerShot SX20 IS – a digital compact camera with a 20x wide-angle super zoom lens – enabling photo enthusiasts to get closer to their chosen subject.

The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS’s 2.5 inch vari-angle PureColor LCD display coupled with the full manual controls will allow photographers an even greater range of creative options.  The versatile camera, a successor to the SX10 IS, now features HD video (720p) to ensure you capture video in the sharpest detail.

The PowerShot SX20 IS has a 20x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom which zooms from 28mm to 560mm giving excellent flexibility with composition.  The lens features both an Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and a Voice Coil Motor (VCM) for fast, silent focus and zooming – making the camera unobtrusive and easy-to-use, whether shooting stills or video footage. Combined with a wide-angle view the camera is ideal for shooting wildlife photography or sports events.

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Canon SX120 IS

August 19th, 2009 | 4 Comments | Posted in Canon PowerShot
Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

Canon SX120 IS Image from DPReview

Specification Highlights
10mp
10x Zoom (36-360)
DIGIC IV
3″ LCD
ISO3200
$249 USD

Press Release
Canon today announces the PowerShot SX120 IS – a high quality, easy-to-use digital compact camera with a flexible 10x optical zoom lens which offers high resolution, DIGIC 4 image processing and Smart Auto Mode – making it easier than ever for everyone to capture superb-quality images.

The new PowerShot SX120 IS offers impressive power and usability features and builds on the success of its popular predecessor, the PowerShot SX110 IS, while the design incorporates ergonomic curved lines and a handsome, lightweight, black finish.

Advanced technology with a flexible zoom
The PowerShot SX120 IS is ideal for capturing a variety of scenes and activities. A 10x optical zoom lens is perfect for family holidays or school sports days, when you often need extra zoom.   For pin-sharp results, the PowerShot SX120 IS features technologies that dramatically reduce camera shake and image blur. Canon’s Image Stabiliser (IS), ISO Auto and Motion Detection Technology work together to form a complete Anti-Blur solution.

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New PowerShots Shortly?

August 18th, 2009 | 35 Comments | Posted in Canon PowerShot

New 20x w/HD CCD
An email swears there will be a new Canon superzoom to replace the SX10 IS.

Another source says it will not have full 1080p HD video and the SX1 would stay current.

Also being replaced/Discontinued.

G10
SX110
SD990
A1000
A2000
E1

Another View
Update already to the D10 and SD790

We’ll see soon.

cr

Canon G11 [CR2] *UPDATED*

August 18th, 2009 | 83 Comments | Posted in Canon PowerShot
Canon G11?

Canon G11?

Canon G11 Specs
Effective: 10.4MP, Recorded: 10.0MP
1/1.7″ CCD
RAW, JPEG, QuickTime
Image Stabilization
6.1-30.5mm f/2.8-4.5 (35mm film equivalent: 28-140mm)
Optical: 5x, Digital: 5x
Normal: 1.6′ (50cm) – infinity<br>
Macro: 0.4″ (1cm) – 1.6′ (50cm)
Integrated Mount for the LA-DC58K Lens Adapter
ISO 80-3200
Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Underwater, Custom 1, Custom 2
Effective Flash Range: 1.6′ (50cm) – 23′ (7m)
SD/SDHC
Still Images per GB: RAW: 67<br>
JPEG: High Res: 374 – Low Res: 7,684
Video: 640 x 480 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 30fps
Viewfinder Coverage: 77%
2.8″ LCD Vari-Angle
USB 2.0, Dedicated A/V Out, mini-HDMI (Type C)
Windows XP, Vista
Mac OS X (10.4 or later)
12.5 oz (355g)
NB-7L Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

CR’s Take *UPDATE*
CCD? and no HD Video?

Dropped rating on this one to [CR2]. The source is solid, I just have a lot of issue with the spec list. The sloppy whiteout on the LCD too.

In favor of being true *UPDATE*
I do notice the grip on the front doesn’t match any current G camera. The G7 & G9 didn’t have a large grip and the G10’s grip doesn’t curve down. That would be very fine attention to detail for a hoax.

cr

G11 Specs [CR1]

August 15th, 2009 | 65 Comments | Posted in Canon PowerShot

Pretty realistic specs for the upcoming G11
The upcoming G11 is pretty obvious, I think the GX1 rumor has been debunked by now.

G11
12.1mp CMOS (No word on size)
DIGIC IV
3″ LCD (920k)
5x Zoom
720 & 1080p Video (30fps)
Minimal ergonomic updates
Same Battery as G10

Haven’t heard whether or not the G11 will be available in a rainbow of colors. :)

cr

Best Buy Update

August 15th, 2009 | 25 Comments | Posted in Canon 7D, Canon PowerShot

Quote of the email (I edited some stuff out for source safety)
“I was checking up on some of the entries again and they changed the S90 IS information to be a SD980 IS, it kept the same model of 3635B001 and UPC of 013803116076, it even has the same SKU. The only thing that changed was the brief description to SD980 IS and the in stock date to 11-08-2009 as well as the price to $599.99. I am not sure really what they are up to and am sorry for any confusion. I just figured I would keep you up to date on what I find. If I were to do any sort of interpreting it seems they are entering place holders in the system where the UPC, Model and SKU appear to be the same.”

The email was from the same person.

cr