Canon PowerShot A490 10.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD

Canon PowerShot A490 10.0 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD




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Entry-level Canon PowerShot A490 value is based on a 10 megapixel 1/2.3 "type CCD image sensor coupled to a 3.3x optical zoom lens, focal length range from a slightly tight angle to medium telephoto 37 mm wide and 122 mm.'s Largest aperture range of f/3.0 to f/5.8 throughout the zoom range. Canon A490 value of the image frame, and should review its 2.5-inch LCD panel, because this is no justification for the optical viewfinder camera. A490 values showed that 115,000 point-resolved rate of each pixel 3 (~ 38,000 pixels).

The sensitivity of the sensor allows the Canon A490 values range from ISO 80 to ISO 1600 the same. Risk assessment is to determine the use of center-weighted average or spot metering and shutter speed or aperture can not directly control the camera. 2.0EV of exposure compensation in 1/3EV increments. 7 white balance modes in the value of the existing Canon A490 - automatic, manual, preset or 5. The PowerShot A490 value of the built-in flash flash is only 9.8 meters in a wide range of point of view, in about 10 seconds down to 6.6 meters in telephoto and rest.

In addition to static images, the A490 can capture VGA resolution value in the video clip or down. Canon PowerShot A490 value of images stored in SD / SDHC memory / SDXC / MMC card / MMC Canada / HC mitomycin C plus, and from two AA alkaline batteries power. Battery life of 150 CIPA testing standards for picture. Data connection options, including USB 2.0 high-speed and NTSC / PAL, standard definition video.

Compared with him, his brother's PowerShot A495, Canon A490 value has a scene mode that allows a pair of self-timer shooting mode, and has 5 point AF with face 9:00 AiAF.

Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD

Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD



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A1100 Canon PowerShot A1000 of the company from the list replaces the previous model, and 1/2.3 "12.1 Megapixel CCD image sensor, processor, DIGIC 4 image processor, Canon's brand and is based on four times optical zoom lens. A1100 with a lens 35 corresponding 에서 140mm f/2.7 true optical image stabilization feature is different. maximum aperture provides a focal length f, a / 5,6 in a whole range of zoom, and macro focus can be just 3cm.



True optical byupaindeoroseo, the Canon A1100 .. 2.5-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixel resolution is included. Maximum image size 4000 x 3000 pixels, 30 frames VGA (640 × 480) video recording Canon A1100 is also available. Typically, the sensitivity of ISO 80 to ISO 1600 and ISO 3200 equivalent in the corresponding high-sensitivity scene mode that can extend the range. Embedded flash strobe 13 feet (4m) wide and good, as in the assessment of coal in the body over 2 meters 6.6 feet (). Images and movies stored on an SD card and the Canon Powershot A1100 is powered by 2 AA batteries.

Blue, pink or silver options available in March at a price of $ 200, Canon A1100IS line.

Canon PowerShot A2100 IS

Canon PowerShot A2100 IS



Canon PowerShot A2100 A2000 place in its lineup, replacing the previous version of the CCD images, DIGIC 4 6x processor brand image for the 1/2.3 "12.1 megapixel Canon lens. A2100 is based on a larger focal length lens . 36 216mm equivalent, from a true optical image stabilization. light in the f/3.2 to f/5.9 Macro Zoom rowa other is just 1cm.





Canon A2100 is no optical viewfinder instead of the actual 3.0 "230,000 dot resolution. Maximum image size of the LCD display offers 4,000 x 3,000 pixels, the second a VGA (640 × 480) video recording at 30 frames per second Canon A2100 is available. ISO ranging from 80 ISO 1600 equivalent. the normal range and high sensitivity mode, the image sensitivity can extend to ISO 3,200 equivalent. strobe flash with a good score from 115 feet (3.5 meters) wide and 6.6 feet (2 meters) phone. . photos and movies with the Canon PowerShot A2100 SD cards that are stored on the remaining battery power, has 2 AA.

Canon PowerShot A3000 IS

Canon PowerShot A3000 10.0 Megapixel Digital Camera





The Canon PowerShot A3000 out of entry-level 10-megapixel lens stable four times optical zoom is tight in the next 35 wide to telephoto 140mm 2.7 から 5.6 mm from the maximum aperture range, providing a focal along the 1/2.3 "type CCD image sensor Canon A3000 need the entire frame image zooming 2.7 - LCD panel instead of reviewing inches, with a true optical viewfinder of the camera. A3000 for two reasons 230.000 pixel count of three for (~ 76,000 pixel) is the screen resolution.




ISO 100 Canon A3000 of the sensor provides a sensitivity range of ISO 1.600 to cash equivalents. Point to center-weighted average exposure assessment is determined by the direct control of shutter speed and aperture, this camera is not used. 2.0EV in 1/3EV steps exposure compensation is available. 7 Howaitobaransumodokiyanon A3000 available in one - automatic, manual, or five two settings. The PowerShot A3000 of the "built-in flash is 13 meters wide, only about 10 seconds and add telephoto has a range of 6.6 m decreased.

As with photos, A3000 If, VGA resolution you can capture the video below. Canon PowerShot A3000 stored on the SD image / SDHC memory / SDXC / The MMC / MMC plus / Hc of an MMC Plus card, and abnormal series PowerShot cameras, commercial lithium-ion battery strength. CIPA battery testing standards compliant per shot is rated at 230. And 2.0 high-speed data connectivity options for NTSC / PAL standard definition TV include USB.

Canon PowerShot A3100 IS

Canon PowerShot A3100 IS Digital Camera



Canon A3100 IS Overview






From entry-level Canon PowerShot A3100 is based on twelve megapixel, 1/2.3 "CCD sensor type image along the stabilized 4x optical zoom lens offering a focal range of a fairly tight angle 35mm to 140mm telephoto. Maximum aperture ranges from f/2.7 to f/5.6 across the zoom range. Canon A3100 pictures must be framed and reviewed on its 2.7-inch LCD screen, as no true optical viewfinder on this camera. The A3100 is the screen resolution of 230,000, numbers (~ 76,000 pixels, with three counts of pixels).

Canon A3100 sensor allows the sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 1600 equivalent. The exposure is determined by an evaluation, Center-weighted Average and Spot metering and direct control of shutter speed or aperture is not possible on this camera. 2.0EV of exposure compensation available in 1/3EV steps. Seven modes of white balance is available for Canon A3100 - Auto, Manual or five presets. The PowerShot A3100 is built flash flash has a range of 13 feet at wide angle, the reduction of only 6.6 m in telephoto, and additions in ten seconds.

Canon A3100 IS Overview

Like the photographs, the A3100 can capture video in VGA resolution or lower. The Canon PowerShot A3100 stores images on SD / SDHC / SDXC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus, and unusual camera PowerShot series is powered by lithium-ion battery holder. Battery is rated at 240 shots a charge to CIPA testing standards. Connectivity options include USB 2.0 high speed data and NTSC / PAL standard definition video.

The Canon PowerShot A3100 is available in the U.S. market beginning in late February 2010, will cost about $ 180th

Powershot D10 preview by What Digital Camera

Powershot D10 preview by What Digital Camera






Canon EOS D10 is the raw water resistance / shockproof / freezing chamber centered around 12.1 megapixel CCD sensor 1/2.3 inch image, DIGIC 4 image processor, and a brand Canon 3x optical zoom. Nikon D10 has a focal length of 35mm wide angle to 105mm tele, and characterized by a true optical image stabilization. Maximum aperture ranges from 2.8 to f/4.9 across the zoom range and macro is able to concentrate on only three centimeters. The management remains the image of 1.1 seconds per frame, and the EOS D10 can operate to depths of 33 meters under water, is shockproof to falls of up to four feet and freeze up to a temperature of 14 degrees Fahrenheit




No optical viewfinder, Canon D10 decide instead to just 2.5-inch LCD with 230,000 pixels resolution. The maximum dimensions of the image recording is 4000 x 3000 pixels, the D10 and Canon offers 30 fps VGA (640 x 480) movie mode too. ISO sensitivity typically ranges from 80 to ISO 1600 equivalent, and is quick to ISO 3200 equivalent in high sensitivity mode scene. The flash is rated as good to 10.5 feet (3.2 meters) at wide angle and 6.6 feet (2 meters) in telephoto. Brilliant images and movies are stored on SD cards, NTSC / PAL standard definition video output and high-speed USB 2.0 computer connection, are offered, the D10 and the Canon PowerShot draws energy from the ownership of NB-6L Lithium-ion battery

Canon PowerShot G11

Canon's PowerShot G11 digital camera is a direct successor to last year's PowerShot G10 model, and external styling of the two cameras remains fairly similar. Probably the most notable difference when comparing the cameras side-by-side is that the PowerShot G11 now has a tilt/swivel LCD display in place of the G10's fixed LCD panel. To achieve this, the size of the panel has been decreased from a 3.0-inch diagonal to 2.8 inches, while retaining the same dot count. The Canon G11's body size has also grown just slightly since the G10, with an extra tenth of an inch (2-3mm) added to the width and depth, although a similar amount has been trimmed from the height.

Canon PowerShot G11 Overview

Perhaps the most significant change in the Canon G11 is to be found under the skin, though. While it retains the same 1/1.7-inch CCD image sensor size as its predecessor, the G11 reduces the sensor resolution from 14.7 to 10.0 effective megapixels. This marks the first time we've seen resolution being reduced as a camera lineup progresses, and it's an important step in the direction of sanity. With the megapixel war now thankfully in its death throes, we'd like to see a few more manufacturers dialling back their sensor resolutions in the interests of improved dynamic range, image noise and low-light performance. Canon says the G11 offers a two-stop improvement in noise performance as compared to the G10. The lower end of the ISO range is slightly expanded from the previous camera, with the Canon G11 offering sensitivities from a minimum of ISO 80 through to a maximum of ISO 3,200 equivalent. A special high sensitivity scene mode allows images to be shot at as high as ISO 12,800 at a reduced resolution of 2.5 megapixels.

The Canon PowerShot G11 retains the same 5x optical zoom lens from the PowerShot G10, which offers 35mm-equivalent focal lengths ranging from a useful 28mm wide angle to a 140mm telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.8 to f/4.5 across the zoom range, and as with its predecessor, the Canon G11 includes true optical image stabilization to help combat blur from camera shake. The Canon G11 is based around the same DIGIC 4 processor that featured in the G10. This allows an autofocus system with both face detection and subject-tracking capabilities. Available shutter speeds for the PowerShot G11 range from 1/4,000 to 15 seconds, and metering modes include evaluative, center-weighted and spot. Exposure modes are also unchanged, with the Canon G11 including program, aperture- or shutter-priority, or a fully manual mode. Flash sync speed has been improved to 1/2000 second, and the range when set to Auto ISO has also increased, with the PowerShot G11 rated at 1.6 to 23 feet (50cm to 7m) at wide angle, and 1.6 to 13 feet (50cm to 4m) at telephoto.

Canon PowerShot S90

Canon PowerShot S90




ong a leader in digital cameras, Canon has been playing catch-up of late, moving swiftly to match other manufacturers' recent moves in the digital camera space. It used to be that they grappled primarily with the electronics powerhouse Sony on the consumer side, but that's changed to the massive electronics manufacturer, Panasonic, a company whose digital cameras are in such high demand that people are paying full price and more for cameras like the LX3, TS1, and ZS3, even a year after their introduction.

But that's good news for us, the consumer, because Canon's also a massive company capable of turning on a dime to introduce an array of cameras to answer any challenge, giving us more choices. The PowerShot G11 should by no means detract from the Canon PowerShot S90, a camera whose features read like a laundry list of demands from technology editors like myself, cleanly wrapped into a small, pocketable format.

The S designation marks the return of the semi-pro moniker, last used by the S5 IS, but more importantly by the S40 through S80, very popular cameras among enthusiasts in their day.


Canon PowerShot S90
Overview

More remarkable than that, though, is that Canon, the digital camera marketplace leader, is the first to take a step back in the megapixel race with both the G11 and Canon S90. Last year's G10 had a 14-megapixel sensor, and most of Canon's pocket cameras have 12-megapixels. Did they blink? I don't think so. We've all watched with concern as megapixel counts continued to rise in even the smallest cameras -- driven by perceived consumer demand. Our tests show quite clearly, though, that most of these cameras have more trouble with blurring that comes from the noise suppression necessary at such small pixel sizes. Worse, these lovely high-resolution sensors reveal more flaws in the optics, which requires camera companies to somehow mass-produce very high quality glass to go with these tiny, tell-all sensors, encased in cameras whose prices continue to fall. In short, the digital camera industry has fallen prey to the law of diminishing returns.

Thank goodness.

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Overview



Though it looks completely different, the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS replaces the previous SD770 model in the company's lineup. The Canon SD780 IS is at first strikingly small and slim, and it includes much of what makes Canon PowerShots so very popular: high build quality, fast and reliable autofocus, innovative features, and optical image stabilization. New to the list of features is High Definition movie capability. This little camera is capable of capturing 1,280 x 720 pixel movies which you can play on your television or computer later.

The Canon SD780 IS is based around a 1/2.3-inch, 12.1-megapixel CCD image sensor, a DIGIC 4 image processor, and a Canon-branded 3x optical zoom lens. The Canon SD780 IS's lens offers focal lengths ranging from 33 to 100mm equivalents, and features true optical image stabilization. Maximum aperture varies from f/3.2 to f/5.8 across the zoom range, and macro focusing is possible to just three centimeters. Continuous shooting is possible at one frame per second.

In addition to a very small, but true optical viewfinder, the Canon SD780 IS offers a 2.5-inch LCD with 230,000 pixels. The maximum image dimensions are 4,000 x 3,000 pixels, and 30 frames-per-second 720p (1,280 x 720) movie recording is also possible with the Canon SD780.


Sensitivity ordinarily ranges from ISO 80 to ISO 1,600 equivalents, and can be extended to ISO 3,200 equivalent in a high sensitivity scene mode. A built-in flash strobe is rated as good to 11.5 feet (3.5 meters) at wide angle, and 6.6 feet (2 meters) at telephoto. Images and movies are stored on SD cards, HDMI high-definition and NTSC / PAL standard definition video output plus USB 2.0 High-Speed computer connectivity are on offer, and the Canon PowerShot SD780 draws power from a proprietary NB-4L lithium-ion rechargeable battery.

Available in black, red, silver or gold body colors, the Canon SD780IS ships from mid-March 2009 with pricing of US$280.

Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

The Canon PowerShot SD940 IS offers basic snapshot shooting in a petite body that fits easily into most pockets. With the always-attractive Digital ELPH styling, the SD940 IS is as appealing for its looks as it is for its ease of use. Although similar to the Canon PowerShot SD1200, the SD940 IS offers higher resolution with its 12.1 megapixel sensor, a cleaner design and generally better image quality at around the same price.

Another point of difference between the SD940 IS and its subcompact Canon SD siblings is its wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens, which starts at 28mm and extends to 112mm. At wide-angle, the f/2.8 lens is fast enough (has a wider aperture) to allow more light to enter the camera than other models, although at telephoto it slows to f/5.9. Combine the fast lens with the camera's image stabilization (IS) and the SD940 IS has a little extra edge when shooting in low light and at slower shutter speeds. A 12.1 megapixel sensor provides enough pixels to make large prints without overwhelming your computer with huge image files.

You won't find manual exposure controls on the point-and-shoot Canon SD940 IS. Instead, the camera is outfitted with totally automatic shooting options, including Canon's Smart Auto mode, Intelligent Contrast Correction, Face Detection, Blink Detection, and a wide range of scene modes. For photographers who want a little more control over their images, the Canon SD940 IS also offers a Program Auto mode, which allows you to choose a number of settings including white balance, metering and ISO. The camera's movie mode is capable of shooting up to 720p HD movies with sound and an HDMI port makes it easy to connect the camera to an HDTV for large screen viewing.



Despite the camera's small size, it's very well built and feels solid in the hand. At first glance, the SD940 IS looks (and may feel) like its difficult to hold because there's no grip. However, the camera's smooth surface actually provides a little bit of traction and there's space to rest your thumb to the right of the LCD with your forefinger on the front panel for single-handed shooting. For a steadier grip, also place the forefinger of your left hand on top of the camera and support it at the bottom with your left thumb. You'll still want to use a wrist strap or lanyard when shooting so it doesn't accidentally slip from your hand. You'll help keep the camera scratch-free by stowing it in a small case when it's being transported in a purse or small camera bag.

Since most controls are almost flush with the camera body, its unlikely that the camera will be accidentally powered on when taking it out of your pocket or bag. The only exception might be the shooting mode switch, which protrudes slightly from the back panel, so be sure to check its position before shooting.


Controls. The SD940 IS' control layout is fairly standard for this class of camera. A small, flush-to-the-surface Power button sits along the top edge of the camera. Because of its flush position, though, the Power button was difficult to press with the pad of my forefinger so I had to use the tip of my fingernail instead. To the right of the Power button is a good-sized shutter button, which is surrounded by the zoom lever.

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Overview

Following in the trend toward more colorful, expressive digital camera bodies, the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH features smooth contours for a very comfortable hold, with a compact body and capable exposure system that recommends it well for travelers. Available in soft pastel tones of blue, pink, gold, and silver, the PowerShot SD960 caters to both masculine and feminine sensibilities. Equipped with a 12.1-megapixel CCD and 4x optical zoom lens, the PowerShot SD960 Digital ELPH offers HD video capture and intelligent automatic processing systems to handle just about any challenge.

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Overview

The PowerShot SD960 Digital ELPH's 4x optical zoom lens offers a nice maximum wide-angle setting at its 28mm equivalent, which offers a little more flexibility than the standard 35mm. The PowerShot SD960 also offers true optical image stabilization, to help reduce blurring when shooting at full telephoto, or in dim lighting. The camera has a range of useful automatic features, including a Smart AUTO mode in which the camera selects the optimum settings based on 18 predefined shooting situations, plus Canon's improved DIGIC 4 processor with evolved Face Detection for subject tracking.

For shooting videos, the PowerShot SD960 Digital ELPH features HD video recording at 1,280 x 720 pixels, with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to an HD monitor. Another interesting update on the PowerShot SD960, which mimics iPhone technology, is Active Display, meaning you can shake the camera to switch between images during playback (as opposed to simply scrolling with the arrow keys). Outside of these updates, the PowerShot SD960 features most of Canon's standard digital camera inclusions, such as user-adjustable white balance, exposure compensation, My Colors, iContrast, metering, and ISO.

Pentax W80 with 2.5-inch LCD display

The Pentax W80 holds up the basal end of the all-weather, waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof marketplace. It's absolutely tough, but the angel affection aloof doesn't assemblage up to that of its outdoorsy competitors like the Olympus TOUGH 8000. You'll be bigger off absence this camera.

• 12.1 megapixels
• 5x optical zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens
• HD movie mode (1280 x 720, 30fps)
• Waterproof to 16 feet
• Shockproof to 3.3 feet
• Can endure temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit
• 2.5-inch LCD display
• Secure Digital memory storage
• $169.95

Canon PowerShot SD970 IS

Canon Digital ELPH camera series has been a favorite among consumers, as these models offer compact size, pocket, supported by high quality picture, good color and excellent overall performance. Among the newest addition to the line is the PowerShot SD970 IS, which offers an image sensor 12.1 megapixels, a 5x optical zoom lens, an image processor 4 updated, and the latest versions of Face Detection, Blink Detection and Motion Detection technologies.

Inclined to telephoto rather than wide angle performance, the Canon SD970, zoom ranges from 37 to 185 mm (comparable to the PowerShot prone to wide angle, re-SD980, whose grand finale starts at 24 millimeters).

The smooth contours Canon PowerShot SD970 and small size make it easy to hide a purse, backpack, purse, diaper bag side, or anywhere you want to catch. The soft curves ensure that it can not but in his pocket, and included a bracelet provides a little added security when in motion. At least make external control Canon SD970 is easy to maneuver, while its range of intelligent automatic settings yield good results, even when they want or do not have time to play with the controls. No less than 18 shooting modes preset are available to choose, or let the intelligent automatic mode do this for you too. New to Canon's standard offerings are standard scene modes and Zoom Blur Creative Light Effect, which will no doubt provide some refreshing creative tools for consumers.

Advanced users will appreciate the small range of display options that offer no Canon SD970, including ISO (up 3,200), white balance and metering mode, among others. The menu of the Canon SD970 offers a playback mode iContrast, which automatically adjusts the tonal distribution, if necessary (you may leave the camera is the judge here, or select the amount of correction you think you need). Other offers impressive Canon SD970 IS include a 3.0-inch PureColor LCD monitor with an active display and video capabilities with HD HDMI output.

Ready to hit the town or country, the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS weighs only 6.7 ounces (189g) and measures just 3.7 x 2.2 x 1.0 inches (95 x 57 x 26mm). The Canon PowerShot SD970 is available at a suggested retail price of U.S. $ 379.99, but do not forget to check our links to online best price!

Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

Canon PowerShot SD980 IS



Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

At long last, Canon has finally adopted touchscreen technology. And fittingly, they opted to debut this new functionality on one of the more unique members of the Digital ELPH line, the PowerShot SD980 IS. The Canon SD980 is unique because it's the first ELPH to feature a 24mm lens. Also sporting a 12.1-megapixel CCD image sensor, 5x optical zoom lens, DIGIC 4 image processor, and the newest versions of Face Detection, Blink Detection, and Motion Detection, the Canon SD980 has a lot to offer.

Canon PowerShot SD980 IS

The Canon PowerShot SD980's smooth contours and small size make it easy to stash. Gentle curves ensure it won't snag on pockets, and a wrist strap provides a little added security when you're on the move, and the SD980's strap integrates a small stylus to help you with the new touchscreen if necessary. Minimal external controls make the Canon SD980 IS easy to use, while its range of intelligent automatic settings yield great results even when you don't have the time to figure out exposure settings. No less than 20 Shooting modes are available to choose from, or you can let the intuitive Smart Auto mode do that for you, as it automatically selects from among 22 predefined shooting situations to select a suitable exposure mode.

More advanced users will appreciate a few of the exposure options that the Canon SD980 IS offers, including ISO (up to 3,200 via a special scene mode), white balance, metering mode, and image stabilization, and iContrast, among others. For post-capture effects, the camera's Playback menu also offers an iContrast mode, which automatically adjusts the tonal distribution if necessary (so you can let the camera be the judge before exposure, or select the amount of correction you think you need afterward). Other impressive offerings on the Canon SD980 IS include the wide-aspect 3.0-inch PureColor LCD monitor with Active Display and a limited touchscreen function, and 720p HD movie capability with true HDMI output.


Weighing in at only 5.4 ounces (152g) and measuring a very pocketable 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.9 inches (100 x 53 x 23mm), the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS is definitely meant to go places. Available at a MSRP of $329.99, the SD980 IS is available in traditional silver, or in gold, light blue, or purple body colors. Be sure to use our shopping links to check for the lowest prices!

Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

Color is the name of the game with compact digital cameras, as more and more subcompact models debut not only in standby silver or no-nonsense black, but come in a host of vivid hues that make them as much a personality statement as an imaging tool. The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS isn't about to be outdone at this game, as it comes in one of six color options, which include green, blue, hot pink, and a spicy orange in addition to the more modest black and silver options. But aside from its fashionable flair, the PowerShot SD1200 IS backs up its looks with true-blue Canon technology, from an intelligent Smart Auto mode to Face Detection to Optical Image Stabilization. It also features a capable 10-megapixel CCD and improved PureColor LCD monitor for even better image review.


Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

The Canon SD1200 is definitely intended for those who want the luxury of a few manual exposure controls, but really want to let the camera do the work the majority of the time. Its Smart Auto mode senses available lighting, faces, color, and distance to select the best preset Scene mode it has to offer (one of 17). Alternatively, you can place it into standard Program mode, and set options like white balance and exposure compensation. But given the highly portable, fun nature of this digital camera, and the very good performance of its Auto mode, why would you? This is definitely the camera to throw into a bag or a pocket, head out the door, and just have some fun.

On the nuts and bolts side, the Canon PowerShot SD1200 is equipped with a fairly standard 3x optical zoom, encompassing a zoom range equivalent to 35-105mm. An additional 4x digital zoom is available as well. Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is an automatic feature on the SD1200 IS, coming into play whenever the camera senses that an image could be blurry due to slight camera movement - such as minor shakes at full telephoto or in dark conditions where the shutter speed is a little too slow for safe hand-holding. Also built into the PowerShot SD1200 is Canon's powerful DIGIC 4 Image Processor, which has even more finely-honed Face Detection and subject tracking, and incorporates this into a Face Detection Self-timer option.

Tiny and super-compact, the Canon SD1200 measures only 3.48 x 2.16 x 0.86 inches (89 x 55 x 22mm) and weighs in at a trifling 4.23 ounces (120g). Definitely pocket friendly. The Canon SD1200 is currently available at a suggested retail price of US$229.99.


Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

Canon SD1300 IS Overview

Canon SD1300 IS Overview

Priced at $200, the Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS design features a 1/2.3-inch CCD image sensor at its core. Effective resolution is 12.1 megapixels, and sensitivity ranges between ISO 80 and ISO 1,600 equivalents. In front of the SD1300's image sensor, Canon has placed a 4x optical zoom lens with actual focal lengths of 5.0 to 20.0mm, equivalent to a range of 28mm to 112mm on a 35mm camera - a useful wide angle to a moderate telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.8 to f/5.9 across the zoom range. Helpfully, Canon has included a true optical image stabilization system in the SD1300 IS, which combats blur from camera shake.

Canon SD1300 IS Overview

The Canon SD1300 IS lacks any form of optical or electronic viewfinder, with all interaction taking place through its rear-panel LCD display. The PowerShot SD1300's display has a 2.7-inch diagonal, and offers 230,000 dot resolution, which equates to roughly a 320 x 240 pixel array with three dots per color. LCD coverage is said to be approximately 100%. As well as still images at resolutions up to 4,000 x 3,000 pixels, the Canon SD1300 can record standard definition movie clips at either VGA (640 x 480) or QVGA (320 x 240) resolution, with a rate of 30 frames per second in Motion JPEG AVI format, and including monaural audio.

Canon SD1300 IS Overview

Exposures are calculated using the Canon SD1300's evaluative metering system, which also offers center-weighted average and spot modes. No manual control over the look of images is provided, with the Canon PowerShot SD1300 instead providing a choice of Auto, Program Auto, and twelve scene modes. These include Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Face Self-Timer, Low Light, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, and Long Shutter. Seven white balance modes are available, including Auto, five presets, and manual. The PowerShot SD1300 IS has a seven mode flash strobe with a range of one to 13 feet at wide angle, or 1.6 to 6.6 feet at telephoto.

The Canon PowerShot SD1300IS stores images and movies on Secure Digital, SDHC or SDXC cards. Connectivity options include NTSC / PAL standard definition composite video and USB 2.0 High Speed data. Power comes courtesy of a proprietary NB-6L lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated as good for a battery life of 240 shots.

The Canon SD1300IS ships from late February 2010 in the US market.

Canon SD1400 IS Overview

Canon SD1400 IS Overview

Priced at $250, the Canon PowerShot SD1400 IS design features a 1/2.3-inch CCD image sensor at its core. Effective resolution is 14.1 megapixels, and sensitivity ranges between ISO 80 and ISO 1,600 equivalents. In front of the SD1400's image sensor, Canon has placed a 4x optical zoom lens with actual focal lengths of 5.0 to 20.0mm, equivalent to a range of 28mm to 112mm on a 35mm camera - a useful wide angle to a moderate telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.8 to f/5.9 across the zoom range. Helpfully, Canon has included a true optical image stabilization system in the SD1400 IS, which combats blur from camera shake.

Canon SD1400 IS Overview

The Canon SD1400 IS lacks any form of optical or electronic viewfinder, with all interaction taking place through its rear-panel LCD display. The PowerShot SD1400's display has a 2.7-inch diagonal, and offers 230,000 dot resolution, which equates to roughly a 320 x 240 pixel array with three dots per color. LCD coverage is said to be approximately 100%. As well as still images at resolutions up to 4,320 x 3,240 pixels, the Canon SD1400 can record high definition 720p (1,280 x 720) or standard definition movie clips at either VGA (640 x 480) or QVGA (320 x 240) resolution, with a rate of 30 frames per second in Motion JPEG AVI format, and including monaural audio.


Exposures are calculated using the Canon SD1400's evaluative metering system, which also offers center-weighted average and spot modes. No manual control over the look of images is provided, with the Canon PowerShot SD1400 instead providing a choice of Auto, Program Auto, and seventeen scene modes. These include Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Smart Shutter **, Low Light, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, and Stitch Assist. Seven white balance modes are available, including Auto, five presets, and manual. The PowerShot SD1400 IS has a seven mode flash strobe with a range of one to 13 feet at wide angle, or 1.6 to 6.6 feet at telephoto.

The Canon PowerShot SD1400IS stores images and movies on Secure Digital, SDHC or SDXC cards. Connectivity options include mini-HDMI high definition or NTSC / PAL standard definition composite video and USB 2.0 High Speed data. Power comes courtesy of a proprietary NB-4L lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated as good for a battery life of 230 shots.

Panasonic Lumix ZS5-Venus Engine VI image Processor

We admired the Panasonic ZS3 because it arranged a amount of abundant appearance into a abbreviate body. Almost a year later, it's still one of the best fun zoom camera out there. So now that Panasonic has appear the ZS5, we're appealing excited. It's actual agnate to its predecessor, but with a new angel processor and abounding chiral controls included (woohoo!). Hopefully it maintains the aforementioned aerial akin of performance.

• 12 megapixels
• 12x optical zoom
• Optical image stabilization
• 2.7-inch LCD monitor
• 720p HD video (motion JPEG format)
• Venus Engine VI image processor
• Full manual controls
• Captures to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• $295.00

Olympus Stylus 7040 with 2 GB built-in memory

The Stylus 7040 is addition good-looking, bourgeois point-and-shoot from Olympus. It's actual agnate to the 7030, admitting notable improvements accommodate a 720p HD MP4 video approach (rather than SD motion JPEG), a beyond LCD, and alert as abundant congenital memory. Other than that, annihilation too appropriate here, but a acceptable amount for a P&S with these specs, about 2010.

• 14 megapixels
• 7x optical zoom
• 3-inch LCD monitor
• Dual image stabilization
• 24 shooting modes
• Continuous shooting
• 2 GB built-in memory
• Captures to SD/SDHC memory cards
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• $249.99

Nikon Coolpix S8000-14 Megapixels Camera

The S8000 sits aloft Nikon's S alternation for 2010, and the specs attending appealing solid. It's absolutely in band with this year's fun zoom offerings with appearance like 10x zoom, a 3-inch LCD, and of advance 720p HD video. We had a few beefs with the all-embracing angel affection in a cardinal of aftermost year's S-series models, but hopefully Nikon has rectified the graininess--especially with a amount tag like this.

• 14 megapixels
• 10x optical zoom
• 4-way image stabilization
• 3-inch LCD monitor
• 720p HD video mode (30 fps)
• Creative Slider color/effect adjuster
• Captures to SD/SDHC memory cards
• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries
• $296.95

Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS

Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS

Priced at $330, the Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS design features a 1/2.3-inch CCD image sensor at its core. Effective resolution is 14.1 megapixels, and sensitivity ranges between ISO 80 and ISO 1,600 equivalents. In front of the SD3500's image sensor, Canon has placed a 5x optical zoom lens with actual focal lengths of 4.3 to 21.5mm, equivalent to a range of 24mm to 120mm on a 35mm camera - a generous wide angle to a moderate telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.8 to f/5.9 across the zoom range. Helpfully, Canon has included a true optical image stabilization system in the SD3500 IS, which combats blur from camera shake.


Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS

The Canon SD3500 IS lacks any form of optical or electronic viewfinder, with all interaction taking place through its rear-panel LCD display. The PowerShot SD3500's display has a 3.5-inch diagonal, and offers 461,000 dot resolution. LCD coverage is said to be approximately 100%. As well as still images at resolutions up to 4,320 x 3,240 pixels, the Canon SD3500 can record high definition 720p (1,280 x 720) or standard definition movie clips at either VGA (640 x 480) or QVGA (320 x 240) resolution, with a rate of 30 frames per second in Motion JPEG AVI format, and including monaural audio.


Exposures are calculated using the Canon SD3500's evaluative metering system, which also offers center-weighted average and spot modes. No manual control over the look of images is provided, with the Canon PowerShot SD3500 instead providing a choice of Auto, Program Auto, and sixteen scene modes. These include Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Smart Shutter*, Low Light, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Creative Light Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, and Long Shutter. Seven white balance modes are available, including Auto, five presets, and manual. The PowerShot SD3500 IS has a seven mode flash strobe with a range of 1.6 to 11 feet at wide angle, or 3.0 to 6.6 feet at telephoto.

The Canon PowerShot SD3500IS stores images and movies on Secure Digital, SDHC or SDXC cards. Connectivity options include mini-HDMI high definition or NTSC / PAL standard definition composite video and USB 2.0 High Speed data. Power comes courtesy of a proprietary NB-6L lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated as good for a battery life of 220 shots.

Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch Articulating LCD

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The Canon SX20IS follows up last year's SX10IS model - itself an update of 2007's popular long-zoom S5 IS model. Compared to the SX10IS, Canon has again upped the resolution slightly, taking the SX20 from a ten megapixel sensor to a twelve megapixel chip of identical size. The Canon SX20's body is nearly identical to that of its predecessor, the only noticeable changes being to the screen-printed labels where a feature change has necessitated a different label. As was the case with its predecessor, with dimensions of 4.9 x 3.5 x 3.4 inches (124 x 88 x 87mm) and weighing in at 19.8 ounces (560g) including battery and flash card, the Canon SX20IS won't fit in your pocket - but then that's hardly surprising given the reach of its powerful zoom lens.

Canon PowerShot SX20IS

The Canon PowerShot SX20 combines its twelve megapixel sensor with a 20x optical zoom lens, which offers the range from a useful 28mm wide angle to a whopping 560mm telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.8 at wide angle to f/5.7 at telephoto. As the "IS" in the SX20's name would suggest, it includes Canon's Image Stabilization technology, helping fight the effects of blur from camera shake - absolutely vital at the longer focal lengths. Images are framed and reviewed on a 2.5-inch color LCD display or a 0.44-inch electronic viewfinder, both of which have 100% coverage and resolutions in the region of 235,000 dots.

Canon PowerShot SX20IS


The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS offers not only a selection of scene modes and a Program auto mode, but also the ability to control shutter and/or aperture manually. Canon's implementation of face detection is included, and the face detection functionality is linked not only to the autofocus system, but also to the exposure metering and white balance systems to ensure correct exposure of portraits as well. When focusing in dim light, a green LED provides for AF-assist. For the more experienced photographer, there's a wide range of adjustments and customizations on hand, including a range of ISO sensitivities from 80 to 1,600 equivalent, and three metering modes - evaluative, center-weighted, and spot.Shutter speeds vary from 15 to 1/3,200 second, and the maximum flash synch speed is 1/250 second. Compared to its predecessor, the PowerShot SX20 offers slightly increased flash range when the ISO sensitivity is under automatic control, with a maximum reach of 22 feet at wide angle, or 12 feet at telephoto. Continuous burst-mode shooting is possible at one frame per second, rather reduced from the 1.4 fps possible with the SX10.

Canon PowerShot SX20IS

The most significant change in the Canon SX20IS when compared to the SX10 can be found in the movie modes. Where the earlier camera was limited to shooting at standard-definition resolutions of VGA or below, the newer model is capable of recording high-definition 1280 x 720 pixel (720p) clips. The SX20IS retains its predecessor's framerate of 30 frames per second, as well as its stereo microphone. Sadly, Canon has dropped the Sound Memo and Sound Recorder functions from the SX20IS' playback mode, even though the hardware necessary to offer them is all present. The Sound Memo function allowed recording of short audio clips up to one minute in length to annotate an image - perhaps to describe the circumstances of the photo, the settings, or the names of those present. The Sound Recorder function allowed audio-only clips as long as two hours to be captured, letting the SX10 take the place of a dedicated audio recorder. Neither function is to be found in the SX20.

One further change of note is that where the SX10 offered only standard definition NTSC / PAL video output, the Canon SX20 also includes a high definition HDMI connector. There's also USB 2.0 high-speed computer connectivity. The Canon PowerShot SX20 IS stores images on Secure Digital or MultiMediaCard media, including the newer (and higher capacity) SDHC types. Images are saved in one of two JPEG compression settings, where the SX10 offered three choices. Movies are saved as MOV files using H.264 compression. Like its predecessor the SX10, the Canon SX10IS runs on four AA batteries - either alkaline disposables, or NiMH rechargeables. A set of alkaline disposables is included in the product bundle.

Retail pricing for the Canon PowerShot SX20 IS is set at the same US$400 point at which the SX10 shipped a year earlier. Availability is set for September 2009.

Canon PowerShot SX120 IS

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The Canon SX120IS follows up last year's SX110IS model - itself an update of 2007's popular long-zoom SX100IS model. Compared to the SX110IS, Canon has again upped the resolution slightly, taking the SX120 from a nine megapixel sensor to a ten megapixels chip of identical size. The Canon SX120's body is nearly identical to that of its predecessor, the only noticeable change beyond the different labelling being the removal of the print button adjacent to the top left of the LCD display on the rear panel. As was the case with its predecessor, with dimensions of 4.4 x 2.8 x 1.8 inches (111 x 70 x 45mm) and weighing in at 10.7 ounces (302g) including battery and flash card, the Canon SX120IS won't fit comfortably in your shirt pocket, but isn't unreasonably large.


The Canon PowerShot SX120 combines its ten megapixel sensor with a 10x optical zoom lens, which offers the range from a somewhat tight 36mm wide-angle to a useful 360mm telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.8 at wide-angle to f/4.3 at telephoto. As the "IS" in the SX120's name would suggest, it retains Canon's Image Stabilization technology, helping fight the effects of blur from camera shake - particularly important at the longer focal lengths. Images are framed and reviewed on a 3-inch color LCD display with 230,000 pixels - not surprisingly for a long-zoom camera, there's no optical viewfinder on this model. The most significant change from the SX110 can be found in the Canon SX120's image processor. The earlier camera used an older generation of Canon's DIGIC processor, which the SX120 has now replaced with the current spec. DIGIC 4 processors started appearing in PowerShot cameras last year, and should offer improvements in the areas of image noise, autofocus and autoexposure.





The Canon PowerShot SX120 IS stores images on Secure Digital or MultiMediaCard media, including the newer (and higher capacity) SDHC types. A 128MB SD card is included in the product bundle, enough to fit perhaps 30 photos at the highest resolution / lowest compression setting. Like its predecessor the SX110, the Canon SX110IS runs on a pair of AA batteries - either alkaline, lithium, or NiMH rechargeables. A pair of alkaline disposables is included in the product bundle.

Retail pricing for the Canon PowerShot SX110 IS is set at US$250 or lower, available as of September 2009.

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Overview

The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS super zoom compact is based around a 1/2.3-inch 12.1-megapixel CCD image sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor, and a Canon-branded 12x optical zoom lens. The Canon SX200 IS's lens offers focal lengths ranging from a useful 28mm wide angle to a far-reaching 336mm telephoto, and features true optical image stabilization -- a must given that zoom range. Maximum aperture varies from f/2.8 to f/4.9 across the zoom range.

There's no true optical viewfinder, with the Canon SX200 IS instead opting solely for a 3.0-inch LCD with 230,000 dots of resolution. The maximum image dimensions are 4,000 x 3,000 pixels, and the Canon SX200 offers true manual shooting in addition to program, aperture-priority, and shutter-priority modes. 30 frames-per-second 720p (1,280 x 720) movie recording is also possible with the Canon SX200. Sensitivity ordinarily ranges from ISO 80 to ISO 1,600 equivalents, and can be extended to ISO 3,200 equivalent in a high-sensitivity scene mode. A built-in flash strobe is rated as good to 10.5 feet (3.2 meters) at wide angle, and 6.6 feet (2 meters) at telephoto. Images and movies are stored on SD/SDHC/MMC cards, including MMCplus and HC MMCplus types. HDMI high-definition, and NTSC / PAL standard definition video output plus USB 2.0 High-Speed computer connectivity are on offer, and the Canon PowerShot SX200 draws power from a proprietary NB-5L lithium-ion rechargeable battery.



Canon SX200 IS User Report
by Mike Pasini

At $50 less than the similarly-featured Panasonic ZS3 and with a slightly longer telephoto reach, the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS makes a strong argument in the compact superzoom category.

It's also $50 more than the Canon SX110 IS I fell in love with but it adds HD video along with more zoom. And the Canon SX200 is better looking, too, with a rectangular body that flares into a grip on the right side leaving room for some very large glass.

Large glass always looks pretty and the Canon SX200's 12x zoom 28-336mm lens will get your attention. But the SX200 has brains, too. The DIGIC 4 image processor not only handles post-processing for the 1/2.3-inch 12.1-megapixel sensor, but adds some interesting features. The most interesting is the Canon SX200's ability to track the faces of moving subjects, setting focus and optimizing exposure as well as white balance for them. That same capability works in the self-timer to hold the shutter until you get in the picture, too.

Canon PowerShot SX210IS A Preview includes basic specs and a brief description. (more)

Priced at $350, the Canon PowerShot SX210 IS design features a 1/2.3-inch CCD image sensor at its core. Effective resolution is 14.1 megapixels, and sensitivity ranges between ISO 80 and ISO 1,600 equivalents. In front of the SX210's image sensor, Canon has placed a 14x optical zoom lens with actual focal lengths of 5.0 to 70.0mm, equivalent to a range of 28mm to 392mm on a 35mm camera - a useful wide angle to a powerful telephoto. Maximum aperture varies from f/3.1 to f/5.9 across the zoom range. Helpfully, Canon has included a true optical image stabilization system in the SX210 IS, which combats blur from camera shake. As well as an autofocusing function, the SX210 also offers manual focusing capability.



The Canon SX210 IS lacks any form of optical or electronic viewfinder, with all interaction taking place through its rear-panel LCD display. The PowerShot SX210's display has a 3.0-inch diagonal, and offers 230,000 dot resolution. LCD coverage is said to be approximately 100%. As well as still images at resolutions up to 4,320 x 3,240 pixels, the Canon SX210 can record high definition 720p (1,280 x 720) or standard definition movie clips at either VGA (640 x 480) or QVGA (320 x 240) resolution, with a rate of 30 frames per second in Motion JPEG AVI format, and including stereo audio.



Exposures are calculated using the Canon SX210's evaluative metering system, which also offers center-weighted average and spot modes. Exposure modes in the Canon PowerShot SX210 includeAuto, Program Auto, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority, Manual, and a generous selection of scene modes. Seven white balance modes are available, including Auto, five presets, and manual. The PowerShot SX210 IS has a seven mode flash strobe with a range of one to 11.5 feet at wide angle, or 3.3 to 6.6 feet at telephoto.

The Canon PowerShot SX210IS stores images and movies on Secure Digital, SDHC or SDXC cards. Connectivity options include mini-HDMI high definition or NTSC / PAL standard definition composite video and USB 2.0 High Speed data. Power comes courtesy of a proprietary NB-5L lithium-ion rechargeable battery, rated as good for a battery life of 260 shots.

Canon EOS 20D Digital SLR Camera Review

The Canon EOS 20D is, in my opinion, a very nice upgrade from the Canon EOS 10D.

My biggest complaint (albeit not that big) with the Canon EOS 10D was the sometimes inaccurate autofocus. The Canon EOS 20D seems to have cleared up this issue. Autofocus is both fast and accurate. Although the Canon EOS 1D Mark II is still superior for focus speed, I'm impressed with this upgraded feature on the 20D - it is excellent for a non 1-Series camera body.

Not lost in the Canon EOS 20D upgrade is excellent image quality. Results from the 20D are impressive. All of the "Auto"s are excellent including Auto White Balance, Auto Exposure and as I mentioned already, Auto Focus.

The Canon EOS 20D gains the Canon EOS 1D Mark II's excellent low noise high ISO quality. Direct high ISO noise comparisons between these two DSLRs are very similar - both excellent - with the Mark II having a slight edge. And low ISO images are very smooth. Color is similar between the two DSLRs - both excellent. The Canon EOS 1D Mark II seems to have a higher dynamic range.

The Canon EOS 20D also gains an 8 megapixel sensor.



Canon EOS 20D Digital SLR Camera


Although they are both 8 megapixel DSLRs, the Canon EOS 20D and the Canon EOS 1D Mark II do not share the same field of view crop factor - 1.3x for the Mark II and 1.6x for the 20D (the Mark II has a larger sensor). If you are shooting wildlife or sports with long lenses and wide apertures, you will welcome the 20D's field of view crop factor. While retaining the same 8 megapixel digital image size, the 20D will give you a noticeably tighter crop than the 1D Mark II. The 1D Mark II requires a longer focal length (and likely slower, more expensive and/or heavier) Lens to get the same image framing as the 20D. If you are shooting wide landscapes, you will likely prefer the Mark II's 1.3x factor.


Canon EOS 20D Digital SLR Camera


Another interesting difference between these field of view crop factors is how they use a lens. Lenses generally perform best near their center. The 1.6x field of view crop factor body uses the sweet spot in the lens (the center of a lens generally shows the best sharpness and fewest aberrations in the final image). However, since it is concentrating the same number of megapixels into a smaller area of the lens, it requires the lens to be higher quality to not show softness and aberrations. My Canon EOS 1D Mark II tended to give a slightly sharper image than my Canon EOS 20D when using the same lens wide open. The difference was slight, but it was there. The two bodies produced very similar images once the lens was stopped down. Again, both excellent. As always, good lenses make a difference.


Canon EOS 20D Digital SLR Camera


The first thing I noticed when removing the Canon EOS 20D from the box was how small and light this DSLR is. Slightly smaller and slightly lighter than the Canon EOS 10D and without a Canon BG-E2 Battery Grip, much smaller and much lighter than the Canon EOS 1D Mark II. This is both an advantage and a disadvantage.

The disadvantage is that my pinky finger does not comfortably fit onto the grip. I don't feel like I'm in full control of the Canon EOS 20D when I have a large/heavy lens attached. With a Canon 550EX Flash attached, I felt like I should sit the 20D on its side to prevent it from falling over. Having exclusively used the Canon EOS 1D Mark II DSLR for several months, I have grown used to the full size landscape and portrait grips. They offer excellent control over the body and lens Adding the Canon BG-E2 Battery Grip should resolve this problem for the Canon EOS 20D.


Smaller size and lighter weight makes the Canon EOS 20D less of a burden to take with you. Hanging the 20D on your shoulder all day is not at all burdensome (unless you attach a huge lens of course). Adding a small lens to the 20D creates a nice lightweight package. The Canon EF 70-200 f/4 L Lens and 20D are an example of a great matched combo.

Turn on the power switch and the Canon EOS 20D is on. Instantly - no waiting - very nice. Startup is much faster the its predecessor, the Canon EOS 10D. If you use the rear thumb wheel (doesn't everyone?), make sure you turn the 20D power switch to the second position. I don't like this feature but can easily live with it. I would prefer to enable/disable the thumbwheel from a menu option.

Canon EOS 10D Digital SLR Camera Review

Canon EOS 10D Digital SLR Camera Review

The Canon EOS 10D was introduced at an unheard-of-at-the-time price with some nice incremental advances over its predecessor, Canon D60.

Here are some of the changes ... The Canon EOS 10D focuses faster and in low light. ISO 3200 is now available. The Canon EOS 10D's illuminated LCD panel makes night photography easier. The mirror/shutter lag time is fast and quiet. The Canon EOS 10D body is made of Magnesium alloy for a solid feel and rugged build quality.

Exposure on the Canon EOS 10D improved over the D60 and the auto white balance setting seems to be more accurate. The image review zoom range on the Canon EOS 10D is extended to greater than 100% - the digital photographer can determine if his/her shot was in focus and sharp without uploading the picture to a computer.

Carrying over from Canon D60 was the superb 6.3 megapixel sensor. The 1.6 "field of view crop factor" (the sensor is smaller than a 35mm film back - the outer 40% or so of the lens is not used) makes this camera perfect for nature photography. Keep into mind that focal lengths listed for digital pictures taken with this camera should be multiplied by 1.6 to get their 35mm equivalent focal length. Getting a wide angle lens for the Canon D10 is a somewhat significant issue if that is your interest. The Canon 17-40 f/4.0 L lens or the Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM Lens might interest you for wide angle photography.


Canon EOS 10D Digital SLR Camera Review

The Canon EOS 10D also retains the Canon D60's excellent long, low-noise exposure characteristics. It is a leader in digital night and low-light photography.

The name for the Canon EOS 10D brought some confusion in the marketplace. It is the Canon EOS 10D - not the Canon D10 (like the D60). Hopefully that has been settled for all future models!

Autofocus accuracy is the feature I would like to see improved on the Canon EOS 10D most. I get mostly correctly-focused shots with the 10D (when I do my part properly), but there are some that the camera should have gotten right but didn't.

The same autofocus mechanism in the 10D has been used in the Elan 7 for many years. There were no complaints about autofocus on the Elan 7 - why is autofocus suddenly an issue on the Canon EOS 10D?

I suspect that most people using the Elan 7 seldom create enlargements - simply choosing the inexpensive 4x6 prints that are in the standard processing packages. With digital photography, most people are scrutinizing their shots much more - and enlarging to 100% on their monitors. Viewing a Canon EOS 10D shot at 100% would be the equivalent of a very large print. All of the tiniest flaws are readily visible.

I lose a few shots due to the Canon EOS 10D autofocus, but not that many. The way to get better autofocus is to upgrade to a Canon Pro camera such as the Canon EOS 1D Mark II - which I have done.

Once again, when coupled with the best of the Canon lenses, the results from this Canon are excellent. The digital pictures from the Canon EOS 10D are amazing. Images have very low noise for a smooth, pristine look - and they are very sharp. In the end - our goal is great digital pictures - and to that extent, this camera is great.

Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D Digital SLR Camera Review

With each iteration of the Digital Rebel family, Canon raises the bar on image quality and camera features while lowering the introductory price. This iteration brings us the Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D, an entry level-priced DSLR with professional level image quality and capabilities. The EOS Digital Rebel XTi (USA), EOS Digital Kiss X (Japan) and EOS 400D (everywhere else) is easy enough for a beginner to use but powerful enough to get the job done for many professionals. In 18 months, Canon sold 1.2 million 350D/Rebel XT DSLRs. The 400D/XTi will take its place in the market. Note: Canon seldom discontinues updated DSLRs when new models come out. The old models are reduced in price for a period of time - and then become unavailable.





Leading the Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D's improvements list is the brand new Canon-designed 10.1 megapixel CMOS image sensor. Since this sensor retains the same format size (1.6x FOVCF), a more-dense pixel spacing is required. A denser sensor often results in lower image quality per pixel - and more noise. While the XTi does not deliver not the ultimate low light performance - its high ISO results are good. To accomplish this result, spacing between the on-chip microlenses is now approximately half that of its predecessor. A higher percentage of each pixel’s surface area is now sensitive to light. The output amplifiers have also been optimized. The second-generation, on-chip noise reduction circuit minimizes random noise and removes fixed-pattern noise. Canon digital SLRs have been renowned for their clean high ISO results. And, the new 400D is looking very good from this perspective. Remember, to properly compare ISO noise levels, the comparison exposures must be identical. The following images were shot in RAW format, output to 16-bit TIFF files, cropped & combined in Photoshop and saved as a very high quality JPEG image.

Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D Digital SLR Camera Review

Canon expects the Digital SLR market to double in less than two years - largely because of the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D (Reuters). That is a high expectation for a new model. The 300D was a huge hit, and after using the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D, I expect it to be an even bigger hit. Canon has put much of their high end technology into a feature-filled, entry-level-priced DSLR. From fully automatic P&S (Point & Shoot) to fully manual control along with many modes between (including black & white), the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D offers something to both newbies and pros.

As with all of my reviews to date, my experience is based on use of a retail-purchased model.

Speaking very generally, the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D is to the Canon 20D what the Digital Rebel 300D is to the Canon 10D (fewer features, lower price). And generally speaking some more, the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D is to the Digital Rebel 300D what the Canon 20D is to the Canon 10D (a technology and feature upgrade). The 350D/Rebel XT is a healthy upgrade from and less feature-handicapped than the 300D.

Who are the potential Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D owners? P&S owners looking to move up to: focus that can keep up with a moving subject, near instant shutter release, low noise high ISO performance and DSLR performance/features in a compact body. Other 350D owner candidates include ... Film SLR users moving to digital format. Pro and enthusiast photographers who need a compact and affodable backup body. EOS 300D Digital Rebel users looking for more megapixels, better high ISO performance, faster startup/performance and smaller size. Pro photographers who don't need more than the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D provides. And anyone who wants their spouse to have their own Digital SLR.





The biggest buzz regarding the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D is about its size. Small. How small is a personal opinion as it is relative to what you are used to. Users of any of Canon's previously introduced Digital SLRs will think the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D is very small. Canon Rebel Film SLR users will feel right at home with the 350D. Enthusiast P&S users will feel comfortable and compact P&S users will think the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D is large. Overall size is of course determined by the lens you have attached. Following are some Canon comparison dimensions (WxHxD) and weights.

PowerShot G6 4.1 x 2.9 x 2.9" (105 x 73 x 73mm) 13.4 oz (380g)
PowerShot Pro 1 4.6 x 2.8 x 3.6" (118 x 72 x 90mm) 19.2 oz (545g)
Rebel T2 (Film SLR) 5.1 x 3.5 x 2.5" (130 x 90 x 64mm) 12.9 oz (365g)
EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.6" (127 x 94 x 64mm) 17.1 oz (485g)
EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4" (128.8 x 97.5 x 61.9mm) 16.8 oz (475g)
EOS 400D Digital Rebel XTi 5.0 x 3.7 x 2.6" (127 x 94 x 65mm) 18.0 oz (510g)
EOS 300D Digital Rebel 5.6 x 3.9 x 2.9" (142 x 99 x 72mm) 19.7 oz (560g)
EOS 20D 5.6 x 4.2 x 2.8" (144 x 106 x 72mm) 24.2 oz (685g)

Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel SLR Camera Review

Since the Canon EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT Digital SLR has been introduced, the price for the Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel has dropped significantly.

When Canon introduced the EOS 10D, we were impressed at how much camera was available for the price. Now Canon has introduced the Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel - at a MUCH lower price. I couldn't resist taking a look at what may be the best digital SLR camera value going.

My review will primarily focus on comparing the Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel to the Canon EOS 10D as that is what I am currently using - and what the Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel most closely relates to.

The most obvious differences are the size, weight, price and color.

The Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel is significantly smaller and lighter than the 10D. It seems (to me) to balance best with the lighter lenses. With the 18-55mm kit lens installed, this is a very small DSLR. One benefit is that it requires less effort to take with you. The downside to the weight issue is that the body is plastic. Plastic (vs. magnesium) results in a less rugged design and a cheaper feel.

I think everyone would agree that the Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel wins in the price category - by a wide margin! The silver vs. black color issue is simply a personal preference - I prefer black.

A slightly less noticeable difference is the Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel's lack of FEC (Flash Exposure Control). The 300D does not allow the built-in flash or the Canon 420EX Flash to be exposure compensated. The Canon 550EX has its own FEC control - but at a higher purchase price. The relatively large 550EX does not balance well on the light Digital Rebel. Also, because the Digital Rebel is missing a PC Synch Terminal, workarounds are required to use studio lighting.

The Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel's built-in flash raises higher than the 10D's. This helps the flash fire over/above a greater list of EF lenses - fewer black half moons in your shots. Moving the flash farther from the camera usually results in less red-eye and generally better pictures.

The Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel has an infra-red remote available for it. I prefer the infra-red remote to the standard tethered Canon RS-80N3 Remote Switch. It is much more convenient for me.

The Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel's status LCD is located on the back - the Canon 10D's is on the top. I don't know which I prefer - they both work fine. The mode dial on the 300D is on the top right vs. top left for the 10D. I like the 10D's round back dial much better than the 300D's buttons.

The 1.6x field of view crop factor means that the outer 40% (approx) of a standard EF lens is not used. Starting with the Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel, Canon is making an EF-S lens available. The EF-S lens basically omits the unsed portion of an EF lens - and is currently only compatible with the Digital Rebel.

The Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel is missing some of the 10D's autofocus and exposure control in the creative modes. These (in my opinion) are some of the biggest disadvantages of the 300D. Also missing are the Canon 10D's custom functions.

The EOS 300D uses a pentamirror instead of a pentaprism. The advantage of a pentamirror is lighter weight and lower cost. The disadvantage is slightly more light loss in the viewfinder.

The Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel's shutter is somewhat louder than the Canon 10D. Also, the Digital Rebel can shoot 2.5 frames per second for 4 frames in continuous shooting mode compared to the EOS 10D's 3 fps for 9 frames.

The Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel's significant similarities to the Canon EOS 10D include the image sensor, the image processor and Canon EF lens compatibility.

The two cameras share some significant similarities.

You get the same incredible DiGiC processor handling the same incredible 6.3 megapixel image sensor. All other things being equal, the Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel should yield the SAME great pictures as the Canon EOS 10D. Keep in mind that some of the default parameters such as sharpness are turned up higher on the 300D.

Canon is renowned for its lenses. The Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel can take advantage of a huge selection of lenses from wide angle to extreme telephoto.

The Digital Rebel and 10D also share the same 1.8" LCD review display.

The 300D and 10D share the same 1.6x field of view crop factor. Wildlife photographers rejoice, landscape photographers keep waiting.

If you are looking for the basics in a DSLR - or your budget can only be stretched far enough for the Canon EOS 300D Digital Rebel - I highly recommend this camera. For those looking for more fine control over their photography, I recommend the Canon EOS 10D

Tamron 60th Anniversary Model

Announcing the development of a full size premium telephoto zoom – the Tamron Superior Performance SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) for Nikon mount.


March 9, 2010, Saitama, Japan – President and CEO Morio Ono of optical equipment manufacturer Tamron Co., Ltd., announced another advance in their pursuit of high resolution images in the telephoto lens category with the development of a 70-300mm F/4-5.6 telephoto zoom lens featuring image stabilization––VC (Vibration Compensation) and an ultrasonic auto-focus drive –– USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive). The SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) high-resolution DSLR telephoto zoom lens has been produced for the Nikon mount, with the development of compatible mounts for Canon and Sony to follow*3.

While this new lens is designed for digital SLR cameras, it can be used with both full-frame sensor and AF 35mm cameras with a zoom range of 70-300mm; or with APS-C sensor cameras where the angle of view will change the zoom range equal to 109-465mm*4.

With superior optical performance, Tamron’s own USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) and VC (Vibration Compensation), the SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) provides the performance of a high-end premium telephoto zoom that is appealing to a broad spectrum of photography enthusiasts.

Unparalleled optical performance in a fast and steady telephoto zoom lens
In the pursuit to achieve the most outstanding image resolution in the 70-300mm class, Tamron’s Anniversary lens - the SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) - utilizes an advanced optical design that features a LD (Low Dispersion) and an XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens element made from specialized materials that prevent chromatic aberration. As a result, the SP AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD (Model A005) boasts sharper contrast and greater descriptive performance than all others in its class.

In addition, it is the first Tamron lens sporting a USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), Tamron’s very own ultrasonic auto-focus drive mechanism. This USD mechanism delivers fast focusing, making it a perfect telephoto zoom choice for photographing sports, racing, or other fast-moving subjects. The lens also boasts Tamron’s proprietary VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization to assist in hand-held photography, not only at long focal length ranges where blurring is common, but also under low-lit conditions, dramatically enhancing photographic freedom.

This combination of best in class image resolution, Ultrasonic Silent Drive and Vibration Compensation is a new achievement of Tamron technology, culminating in the production of a premium 70-300mm telephoto zoom lens.

Product Features
New optical system optimized for digital cameras achieves top resolution in the 70-300mm class with specialized glass elements including an XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens
This lens’ advanced optical design employs a sophisticated XLD (Extra Low Dispersion) lens element made from specialized high-grade glass that has lower dispersive properties than standard LD lenses (where refraction causes the dispersion of white light into spectral hues). The dispersive properties of the XLD lens are at a level similar to fluorite, and in combination with a LD element make for an optimal optical design that delivers best in class resolution with advanced axial chromatic and magnification aberration correction - major inhibitors of image quality enhancement. The result is a lens that delivers sharp contrast and better descriptive performance throughout the entire zoom range.

Fast focusing USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive), the ultrasonic autofocus drive
The lens is equipped with Tamron’s first-ever ultrasonic auto-focus drive USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive). It achieves faster focusing making this telephoto lens perfect for photography of sports, motor racing, and other fast-moving subjects. With advanced motor technology and newly developed software, Tamron's USD delivers precise and noiseless focusing at turbo speed.


USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive)
Tamron’s USD works with the high-frequency ultrasonic vibrations that are produced by a ring called a ‘stator’. Energy from the vibrations is used to rotate an attached metallic ring known as the ‘rotor’. Piezoelectric ceramic, an element that produces ultrasonic vibrations when voltage of a specific frequency is applied is arranged in a ring formation on the stator. This electrode configuration of piezoelectric ceramic causes two ultrasonic vibrations to occur in the stator.


By effectively combining these two ultrasonic vibrations, it is possible to convert the energy from the vibrations that produced simple motion into energy known as ‘deflective traveling waves’, which then moves around the circumference (rotation direction) of the ring.

With the USD, the friction between these deflective traveling waves created on the metallic surface of the stator and the surface of the rotor produce force, causing the rotor to rotate. The focusing ring lens, which is linked to the rotor, is thus moved, creating a fast and smooth auto-focus drive.

Equipped with Tamron’s VC (Vibration Compensation) image stabilization
The SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD employs Tamron’s esteemed image stabilization mechanism–VC (Vibration Compensation) seen in both the AF18-270mm Di II VC (Model B003) and SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC (Model B005). With VC, the photographer has the freedom to shoot at a shutter speed that is an extra four stops slower without having to worry about blurring. This makes capturing handheld, evening, night, and interior shots much easier.

VC (Vibration Compensation)
Tamron’s VC mechanism employs a three-coil system, whereby three driving coils activate the shake-compensating VC lens group electromagnetically via three steel balls. The VC lens elements are held in place only by contact with the steel balls, achieving smooth movement with little friction. This provides a stable viewfinder image with excellent tracking performance that eliminates the blur from camera shake for cleaner, crisper shots.

Full time manual focus at your fingertips
Auto-focus has many benefits but sometimes the photographer needs the control of manual focus. Full time manual offers just that: the crossover from auto-focus to manual focus by simply adjusting the focus ring, allowing the photographer to make adjustments on the fly. This feature helps the lens produce impressive results even in telephoto situations where the depth of field is narrow.

Better balance and consistent length with internal focusing
When focusing, the internal elements of the lens move and the lens’ external size does not change. This offers better balance and easier telephoto shots. Moreover, the barrel is not subject to stray light entering from external helicoids that can negatively affect images. And because the external elements do not move, it makes it easier to utilize polarizing filters and the flower shape hood to control the amount of light that enters the lens.

Enjoyable photography for a wide range of enthusiasts, from those using traditional film cameras, to digital SLRs with full-frame or APS-C size sensors
With a full-frame digital or 35mm SLR, portrait and medium telephoto shots can be achieved on the wider 70mm end of the range and spectacular telephoto shots at the longer 300mm side. When using an ASP-C sensor camera the angle of view changes, giving it the equivalent range of 109-465mm for bold ultra-telephoto shots. And with a maximum magnification ratio 1:4, the lens can be used to explore in the realm of semi-macro photography.

Uncompromising countermeasures to reduce ghosting and flare
Digital photography requires extreme precision, which is why Tamron incorporates new BBAR (Broad-Band Anti Reflection) multilayer coatings that reduce reflection into the lens elements. This ensures excellent performance in all photographic conditions and enhances light transmission on both long and short wavelengths. Also, Tamron applies internal surface coatings on cemented surfaces of lens elements to make images sharper with better color reproduction and balance.

Simple yet beautiful exterior design

Tamron adopted a simple design with a smooth silhouette to ensure that this lens fits well with various SLR cameras. The exquisite textured paint gives a well-crafted finish to the exterior.

Flower-shaped hood with excellent stray light shielding properties–a standard accessory
The flower-shaped hood has been designed specifically to block out damaging light rays and ensures clear, sharp descriptive performance.


*1 XLD-Extra Low Dispersion lens is made from specialized high-grade glass that has lower dispersive properties than standard LD lenses.
*2 USD-Ultrasonic Silent Drive is Tamron’s proprietary ultrasonic motor drive.
*3 The Sony mount is not equipped with the VC image stabilization mechanism, as anti-shake functionality is included in the body of Sony digital SLR cameras. Consequently, the name of the Sony mounted lens, SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD, does not include the VC description.
*4 Tamron’s conversion 1.55x

Canon adds 24 and 25fps HD Movie recording

London, 2nd March 2010 – Canon today pre-announces the release of a firmware update for the multiple award-winning EOS 5D Mark II. Originally announced in late 2009, the update adds 24* and 25 frames per second (fps) recording to the camera’s EOS MOVIE video function, and will be available as a free download from the middle of March.

Developed following feedback from photographers and cinematographers, Firmware 2.0.3 further enhances the EOS 5D Mark II’s excellent video performance. The addition of new frame rates expands the camera’s video potential, providing filmmakers with the ability to shoot 1080p Full HD footage at 24fps (actual 23.976fps) – the optimum frame rate for cinematic video. 25fps support at both 1920x1080 and 640x480 resolutions will allow users to film at the frame rate required for the PAL broadcast standard, while the new firmware will also change the 30fps option to the NTSC video standard of 29.97fps.

A new histogram display for shooting movies in manual exposure, shutter-priority (Tv) and aperture-priority (Av) have been added, and exposure modes will also be available in movie mode. Improved audio functionality will allow users to set sound record levels manually using a sound-level meter displayed on the LCD screen. The audio sampling frequency has also been increased from 44.1KHz to 48KHz, providing the optimum audio signal typically required for professional or broadcast material.

With its full frame CMOS sensor and compatibility with Canon’s wide range of premium lenses, the EOS 5D Mark II is already recognised for its outstanding HD video performance. Launched in September 2008, the camera immediately created a wide range of new possibilities for photographers and videographers, and the addition of new frame rates and manual audio levels extends those possibilities even further – allowing movie makers to shoot stunning movies to suit practically any creative purpose.

Extreme sports photographer Richard Walch was one of the first to be given the chance to use the newly updated EOS 5D Mark II to shoot the snowboarding movie “I Love My Friends”. Commenting on the EOS 5D Mark II’s video performance, Richard said: “The addition of the new frame rates opens up a whole new range of possibilities. If you’re a cinematographer, independent film maker or just enthusiastic about making your own movies, get out there and give it a try”.