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New PowerShots – Canada Pricing & Availability

August 20th, 2009 | 22 Comments | Posted in Canon PowerShot

PowerShot G11
$599.99
End of October

PowerShot S90
$529.99
End of October

SX20 IS
$499.99
End of August

SD980 IS
$399.99
End of September

SD940 IS
$349.99
End of September

SX120 IS
$299.99
End of August

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Canon G11

August 19th, 2009 | 125 Comments | Posted in Canon PowerShot

Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11 - Image from DPReview

Specification High Lights
10mp High Sensitivity CCD
5x Zoom (28-140)
DIGIC IV
2.8″ Vari-Angle LCD
RAW
ISO3200 (Upto ISO 12,500)
$499 USD

Press Release
Canon today announces the launch of the feature packed PowerShot G11, the successor to the multi award-winning PowerShot G10 – the favourite compact of professional photographers and photoagencies the world over.

Commenting on his use of the predecessor to the PowerShot G11, the PowerShot G10, Gary Knight, acclaimed photojournalist and co-founder of the VII Photo Agency, said: “As a photojournalist who covers warzones, one of the main challenges I face is getting high quality images in hostile environments.

To achieve this I need a camera that offers great image and build quality without the bulk, and the PowerShot G series is perfect for this purpose. When shooting in areas of conflict, it’s important to have a compact camera in my bag that allows me to work discreetly but also provides the level of quality required to get the photos I need. The G Series excels in this respect, delivering great quality images from a compact body that is less intimidating than that of an SLR.”

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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 | 20 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.

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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.

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