Canon Powershot camera series extended
Canon introduces 24 new products.
BY TOMS M
24 Aug, 2005: Canon, one of the leaders in digital imaging has introduced 24 new products. They include seven PowerShot compact digital cameras, two EOS digital SLRs, two high-quality EF lenses, a new EX Speedlite; and 12 new printers, which includes three SELPHY 4 x 6 inch compact photo printers; five PIXMA single function printers and four PIXMA Photo-all-in-ones.
"With 24 new products added to our photographic lineup today, Canon continues to bolster its leadership position in the market by offering the most extensive choice of solutions for the entry level consumer to the seasoned professional," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, senior vice president and general manager of the consumer imaging group at Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc.
Canon products are known around the globe for their reliability and high performance. The company also ranks high in customer satisfaction. Canon has a wide range of products ranging from Digital Cameras to Camcorders to Photo Printers.
The new prodcuts from Canon:
EOS 5D Digital SLR
A 12.8 megapixel digital SLR (DSLR)
with a full frame CMOS sensor that shoots up to three frames per second (fps) and will be available in October for an estimated selling price of $3,299(3).
EOS 1D Mark II N Digital SLR
The new camera improves upon the feature set of the original with burst shooting of up to 48 images in JPEG; a 2.5 inch LCD screen and reduced pricing. The new
EOS 1D Mark II N will carry an estimated selling price of $3,999(3).
PowerShot S80 digital camera
It provides improved features and performance, including 8.0 megapixels of resolution, a 3.6x 28mm wide angle zoom lens, a large 2.5-inch LCD screen; high-quality XGA movie mode, and a sleek design for and estimated selling price of
$549.99(3).
PowerShot SD550 and SD450 Digital ELPH cameras
These two PowerShot cameras feature 7.1 and 5.0 megapixel CCDs, 2.5 inch LCD screens and will be available in September for estimated selling prices of $499.99(3) and $399.99(3) respectively.
PowerShot SD30 Digital ELPH camera
The PowerShot SD30 Digital ELPH camera comes in Tuxedo Black, Rockstar Red, Glamour Gold and Vivacious Violet colours plus 5.0 megapixel sensors, 1.8 inch LCD screens and 2.4x optical zoom lenses. Available in September, they will carry an estimated selling price of $399.99(3).
PowerShot A620 and A610 digital cameras
They features 7.1 and 5.0 megapixel CCDs, 4x optical zoom lenses, 2.0 inch vari-angled LCD screens and more. They will be available in September for $399.99(3) and $299.99(3), respectively.
PowerShot A410 digital camera
It comes at an estimated selling price of $149.99(3) with 3.2MP CCD sensor, 3.2X optical zoom lens and a 1.5-inch LCD screen.
EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM lens
It is a versatile L-series Image Stabilized zoom lens for wedding and portrait photographers. The lens will be available in September for an estimated selling price of $1,249(3).
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens
The new lens features a wider focal length that supports APS-C-sized sensors and improved image stabilization of up to three stops. This lens will be available in September for an estimated selling price of $649.99(3).
Speedlite 430EX flash unit
It comes with more features and higher performance with a maximum guide number of 43/141 (ISO 100, in meters/feet). It will be available in September for $299.99(3).
Inkjet Printers
SELPHY CP510 and CP710 Compact Photo Printers
They feature a built-in PictBridge cable, faster print speeds of up to 58 seconds for 4x6 inch photos(6), expanded connectivity options and will be available in September for estimated selling prices of $99.99(3) and $149.99(3), respectively.
SELPHY DS810 Compact Photo Printer
It is an inkjet model that has a large 2.5-inch LCD for easy viewing and editing of digital photos. The printer has a maximum 4800 x 1200 dpi(8) resolution and can print photo lab quality 4x6-inch borderless photos in approximately 63 seconds(4). The estimated selling price is $149.99(3).
Canon PIXMA MP800 Photo All-In-One
It features a large 3.5-inch color LCD viewer, up to 9600 x 2400 color dpi(9) with microscopic droplets as small a one picoliter for $299.99(3).
Canon PIXMA MP500 Photo All-In-One
It features a 2.5-inch color LCD viewer and can print up to 9600 x 2400 color dpi(7) images with microscopic droplets as small as one picoliter for $199.99(3).
PIXMA MP450 Photo All-In-One
They have a 1.9-inch color LCD viewer and can print up to 4800 x 1200 color dpi(6) with microscopic droplets as small as two picoliters for $149.99(3).
Canon PIXMA MP170 Photo All-In-One
They can print up to 4800 x 1200 color dpi(6) with microscopic droplets as small as two picoliters and sells for an estimated price of $129.99(3).
Canon PIXMA iP6600D Printer
It uses a 3.5-inch color LCD viewer for easy photo direct printing and prints at a maximum of 9600 x 2400 color dpi(7) with microscopic droplets as small as one picoliter and sells for an estimated street price of $199.99(3).
Canon PIXMA iP6220D model
It has a 2.5-inch color LCD, 4800 x 120 dpi(6) and offers direct photo printing from select memory cards and PictBridge ready devices for $149.99(3).
Canon PIXMA iP6210D model
It offers direct printing from select memory cards and PictBridge ready devices and produces prints with a maximum of 4800 x 1200 dpi(6) for $99.99(3).
Canon PIXMA iP5200/5200R printers
They can produce a borderless 4x6-inch photo with photo lab quality in approximately 36 seconds in the default mode(4) and prints at a maximum of 9600 x 2400 color dpi(7) with microscopic droplets as small as one picoliter. The PIXMA iP5200R and IP5200 printers will carry estimated selling prices of $229.99(3) and $179.99(3), respectively.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is listed as one of Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and delivers consumer, business-to-business, and industrial imaging solutions.
BY TOMS M
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