Canon has announced updates of the popular PowerShot line of consumer cameras
Canon went all out with the announcements today, introducing nine new cameras in every category from the entry-level A410 to the high-end, pro-level EOS 1D Mark II N.
In the compact A series, Canon will be keeping the PowerShot A510 and A520 and adding three new cameras: the A410, A610, and A620. The 3.2MP Canon PowerShot A410 ($149 list) is the entry level model, with 3.2X optical zoom, 14 shooting modes, and a 1.5-inch LCD. The A410 will record Motion JPEG video, but without audio, and runs on AA batteries.
The PowerShot A610 and A620 make up the high end of Canon's compact-camera line. The A610 ($299 list) is a 5MP compact with 4X optical zoom, a 2-inch articulating LCD, and 20 shooting modes, including eight special scene modes. The 7.1MP PowerShot A620 ($399) is essentially the same as the A610 but with a higher megapixel count. Both cameras can also shoot Motion JPEG video with audio.
The black-and-boxy PowerShot S80 ($549 list) is a follow-up to the popular S70, with a 28- to 100-mm wide-angle lens (35-mm equivalent), a large 2.5-inch LCD, and 3.6X optical zoom. The 8MP camera includes 21 shooting modes, an optional housing for underwater shooting, and VGA or XGA video-shooting capabilities.
In the ultracompact category, Canon is dropping the price of the SD400 and SD500 Digital Elph by $50, and adding the SD450 and SD550. The new Digital Elphs have the same silvery look as the old models, but with a bigger screen (2.5 inches) and slightly smaller rear controls. The 5MP SD450 ($399 list) includes 15 shooting modes and records Motion JPEG video with audio. The SD550 ($499) has a higher megapixel count (7.1), and can record Motion JPEG video at 60 frames per second (320 by 240) or 30 fps (640 by 480). Both cameras include an optical viewfinder and an auto-power feature that turns the camera on automatically when you pick it up.
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