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Canon PowerShot E1 test photos

Dennis Hissink
Photokina report
Tuesday 7th, October 2008
Posted by: Dennis Hissink

Surprising; that is how the design of Canon's latest digital compact camera can be called. It aims at the female consumer, although I can see a much broader target group than just the female half of our population, to be honest. With its availability in many different colours, the design reminds me of the retro refrigerators. You know, the ones with the nicely curved edges and the shiny material used. In any case; I have received a Canon PowerShot E1 sample from Canon right before my departure to the Photokina show. Upon my return from a hectic week at the Photokina, where a lot of interesting news will be revealed this year, I will review the Canon PowerShot E1 with priority.

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Canon PowerShot E1

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Friday 19th, September 2008

Canon announces the new PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH camera. Loaded with a host of advanced features, such as Optical Image Stabilization and Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor, this new Canon camera is ideal for the trendsetting techie looking for functionality or style-conscious photo enthusiasts who want their gadgets to keep pace with their style. In addition, to commemorate the 100 millionth compact digital camera manufactured, Canon created a limited-edition PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH camera in red.

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Canon PowerShot SD880 IS

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Friday 19th, September 2008

Canon announces the new PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH camera. Loaded with a host of advanced features, such as Optical Image Stabilization and Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor, this new Canon camera is ideal for the trendsetting techie looking for functionality or style-conscious photo enthusiasts who want their gadgets to keep pace with their style. The successor to Canon's widely popular PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH camera, the PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH camera boasts improved specifications such as 10.0-megapixel resolution and 4x wide-angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilization.

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Canon 5D Mark 2

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Thursday 18th, September 2008

Canon introduces the EOS 5D Mark II DSLR, the long-awaited successor to Canon's highly popular EOS 5D, introduced in 2005. Building upon the qualities that made the EOS 5D camera so successful, Canon has coupled the creative power of a full-frame CMOS sensor in a relatively compact and affordable camera body, together with groundbreaking HD video capture that opens the door to a much wider range of imaging possibilities for photographers. Along with the ability to capture full HD video clips at 1920 x 1080 resolution, Canon's EOS 5D Mark II Digital SLR camera features a 21.1-megapixel full frame 24 x 36mm CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 imaging processor and significantly lower noise, with an expanded sensitivity range from ISO 50 to ISO 25,600.

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Canon IXUS 980 IS

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Thursday 18th, September 2008

Canon re-energises its Digital IXUS compact digital camera range with a new model: the Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS, which replace the Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS. The flagship 14.7 Megapixel Digital IXUS 980 IS brings several exciting ‘firsts’ to the IXUS camera range - including manual control, and a striking design available in stylish, head-turning black, as well as traditional IXUS silver. The new Canon IXUS 980 IS digital camera uses Canon’s new DIGIC 4 processor, for fast performance and richly detailed, clean images in a huge number of shooting situations. The Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS is available from late September priced at £349.99 / €459.99 inc VAT

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Canon IXUS 870 IS

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Thursday 18th, September 2008

Canon re-energises its Digital IXUS compact camera range with a new model: the Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS, which replace the Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS. The 10 Megapixel Digital IXUS 870 IS features a 4.0x wide-angle (28mm) optical zoom, a high-resolution 3.0” PureColor LCD II, and comes finished in gold or silver. The new IXUS 870 IS camera uses Canon’s new DIGIC 4 image processor, for fast performance and richly detailed, clean images in a huge number of shooting situations. The Canon Digital IXUS 870 IS features a wide-angle (28mm) 4x optical zoom, ideal for large group shots, atmospheric interiors or architecture. The Canon IXUS 870 IS also features Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer technology, for blur-free shots throughout the zoom range and in low-light conditions.

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Canon G10

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Thursday 18th, September 2008

Canon announced the newest addition to its top of the line PowerShot G-series digital cameras. The Canon PowerShot G10 digital camera offers serious amateur shooters and professional photographers several essential ingredients for a flagship model, including Canon's new DIGIC 4 processor, 28mm Optical Image Stabilized lens and RAW mode. This trilogy of style, performance and image quality is an ideal professional complement for anyone seeking the photo quality of a DSLR. As the successor model to the popular G9, the Canon G10 is loaded with Canon's latest technologies, including a long-anticipated 28 mm wide-angle lens with 5x optical zoom, 14.7 megapixels and 3.0-inch Pure Color LCD 2 screen.

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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS

Posted by: Dennis Hissink Thursday 18th, September 2008

Canon introduced the expansion of the ever-popular ultra-zoom SX-Series, the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera. The new Canon digital camera features a wide-angle (28 mm - 560 mm) 20x optical zoom lens, an Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS), Canon's new DIGIC 4 image processor and a smooth, curved grip that fits in the hand comfortably. This compact camera is capable of capturing long-range shots of soccer field action from the bleachers or sunsets from your hotel balcony easier. Photographers can now quickly zoom in close enough to capture facial expressions and details from far away. The newly upgraded DIGIC 4 image processor, a proprietary technology, accounts for the camera's higher performance levels.

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