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PowerShot Announcements.

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., August 23, 2011 – Today’s tech-savvy consumers expect to have a photo-capturing device always at hand that is adept at producing exquisite images and video without sacrificing quality. Delivering these users’ must-haves, Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging, announced three new PowerShot Digital cameras that capture beautiful still images and great high-definition video: the PowerShot SX150 IS, the PowerShot ELPH 510 HS (the world’s thinnest digital camera with 12x optical zoom and a 28mm wide-angle lens1) and the PowerShot ELPH 310 HS. Built to handle a wide range of shooting situations with ease and accuracy, each camera is equipped with features such as impressive zoom, a new Intelligent Image Stabilization (IS) system, Smart AUTO with 32 shooting scenes, High-Speed Burst mode and HD video capture. The ELPH 510 HS and ELPH 310 HS Digital cameras also include Canon’s renowned HS SYSTEM to handle shooting in low light.

“With a strong reputation of imaging excellence, Canon incorporates acclaimed quality, design innovation and intuitive engineering into each product,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, executive vice president and general manager, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Canon U.S.A. “With the inclusion of advanced features, such as the HS SYSTEM and HD video in these new PowerShot cameras, we continue to reach new levels of performance and design to satisfy our users.”

PowerShot SX150 IS

The Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Digital camera
The PowerShot SX150 IS Digital camera is equipped with a 12x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle lens, 720p HD video recording, Intelligent IS and Smart AUTO. The PowerShot SX150 IS Digital camera also features a 14.1-megapixel CCD sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor. This new camera includes manual-shooting capabilities, such as aperture priority and shutter priority for optimal artistic control that any photography aficionado will appreciate. The PowerShot SX150 IS Digital camera includes a discreet-shooting mode to help ensure a low disturbance when capturing photos, and a 3-inch LCD screen for easy viewing and scrolling through menus. Available in black and red, the PowerShot SX150 IS Digital camera is scheduled to be available at the beginning of September for an estimated retail price of $249.99.

PowerShot ELPH 510 HS

The Canon PowerShot ELPH 510 HS
The PowerShot ELPH 510 HS Digital camera features a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with a 12x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens, Canon’s HS SYSTEM and 1080p Full HD video recording. The ELPH 510 HS Digital camera also includes a High-Speed Burst mode, Intelligent IS and Smart AUTO. Available in red, black, and silver, this camera has a 3.2-inch wide, touch-panel LCD screen, offering fast and easy menu navigation. The ELPH 510 HS Digital camera also has Touch Shutter, simply touch the screen where you want to focus and release your finger to take a photo. The ELPH 510 HS Digital camera is scheduled to be available at the beginning of October for the estimated retail price of $349.99.

Canon PowerShot 310 HS

The Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS
The PowerShot ELPH 310 HS Digital camera has a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with an 8x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens, Canon’s HS SYSTEM and 1080p Full HD video recording. The ELPH 310 HS Digital camera features a High-Speed Burst mode, Intelligent IS and improved Smart AUTO. The ELPH 310 HS Digital camera includes a 3-inch LCD screen and comes in five vibrant colors: purple, blue, pink, green and silver. The ELPH 310 HS Digital camera is scheduled to be available at the beginning of October for an estimated retail price of $259.99.

The Canon HF-DC2 High-Power Flash
To further enhance the built-in flash of the PowerShot lineup, Canon has developed the HF-DC2 High-Power Flash , which increases the effective flash range up to approximately 30 feet and supports 24mm wide-angle shooting with the wide-panel attachment. The HF-DC2 automatically fires in-sync with the camera’s built-in flash and operates wirelessly to capture subjects at twice the range of the camera’s built-in flash. The HF-DC2 includes a mounting bracket that attaches to the camera, but it can also be hand-held or mounted on a tripod. The HF-DC2 High-Power Flash is scheduled to be available in December for an estimated retail price of $149.99.

Tonights Announcements [CR2]

PowerShot
For the moment, everything is pointing to new PowerShots being announced tonight.

Here’s a list for a few more coming.

• IXUS 1000 Replacement, 28mm Wide, HS & DIGIC IV
• IXUS 130 Replacement, Cheap, DIGIC IV
• New camera between the IXUS 220 & 310, 8x, HS & DIGIC IV

We should see these announced tonight.

New DSLR?
The next one is coming in October, more on that later.

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Tuesdays PowerShots

New Compacts
We’re about to see the SX150 HS and 310 HS announced on Tuesday.

As far as we’re told, there will be no DSLR announced on the 23rd. Bummer? Yes.

However, we’re told Canon is more interested in getting production up to 100% before announcing new EOS products.

We may see the 200-400 f/4L IS 1.4x announced as an official product soon. It’d be nice to see pricing.

The PowerShots will get the limelight for now.

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August 23 is Announcement Day [CR3]

New Stuff!
Canon will be announcing new product on August 23, 2011.

The Bad News?
I was told by one person that Canon will announce 3 compacts on August 23 and another 2 on September 15. None of them will be a new “G” camera.

Also omitted? No DSLR announcement on either date.

A DSLR or 2 is coming in 2011, they just may not be coming before IFA.

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Upcoming PowerShots [CR2]

Upcoming PowerShots
Along with the EOS updates coming, there’s obviously going to be some new PowerShots as well. Below are the confirmed models.

SX40HS
- 12mp
-  35x Zoom

SX150 IS
- 14mp
- 12x Zoom

S100
- 12mp
- 5x Zoom

I haven’t seen anything on a G12 replacement, which is odd.

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PowerShot G13 [CR1]

The Next “G”
A small spec list has shown up for the next incarnation of the massively successful “G” series.

Specifications

• 12mp
• 1080p Video
• 6x Zoom
• New Flash Placement
• Higher resolution LCD

This is not as solid of information as the S95 post a few days ago.

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Large Sensor PowerShot? [CR1]

Just a dream?
From the “a rep said” files, an email today said Canon would introduce a larger sensor PowerShot for the fall. It will apparently end the perceived love affair the world has with the Fuji X-100.

Possible?

I’m not sure. Has Canon ever struck you as a company to get into niche markets in the photographic world? Unless the next “G” camera has a larger sensor for maybe $100 more, I just don’t see it.

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PowerShot Rumor: S95 Replacement [CR2]

Canon PowerShot S100
A brief bit of information in regards to the replacement of the S95. Apparently an S100 has shown up in an inventory system.

Brief Specs

• 12mp
• 5x Zoom
• Available in September

This would mark a small increase in MP (2) and a small increase in zoom. No mention of video resolution.

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PowerShot Info

New Cameras in August
We will be seeing new PowerShot cameras announced in August. I am told not to expect anything revolutionary in the line. Merely minor refreshes.

The most notable camera updates will be to the G12, S95 and SX30 IS.

I’m told a small megapixel bump to the G12 & S95 and 1080p video options. The SX30 IS replacement may move to the same type of image sensor as the aforementioned cameras.

Any rumor about CMOS based PowerShot’s have died off. There’s nothing in regards to a larger sensor PowerShot either.

All of this will heat up more over the next 60 days or so.

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Canon G12 at B&H for $499

Canon Patents 42x Zoom Lens!

Wow!
The number of shots I’ve missed because I only have 35x zoom is staggering. It’s a good thing they’re working on something more!

That EF 1200 f/5.6L is starting to look overpriced.

4.36mm-180.0mm F2.54-5.74

Publication number Patent 2011-33868 (P2011-33868A)

Release date February 17, 2011 (2011.2.17)

Numerical Example

• F = 4.36-180.0mm focal length
• Fno = 2.54-5.74
• 38.63-1.23 ° angle
• Image height is 3.49-3.88mm
• Total lens length 94.37-134.09
• Back Focus 9.00-6.38
• 41.24 zoom ratio
• Two-sided aspheric

Optical system

• Positive lead type zoom lens
• Zooming, the object first and third groups, the group moved toward the second image
• The third lens group for image stabilization
• Expression rear focus lens group to focus on the fifth

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