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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS, ELPH 500 HS, ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 100 HS Announced

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The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS is a new 12.1MP camera that is powered by Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor.  The SX230 HS sports a 14x zoom lens (approx. 28-392mm equivalent) with image stabilization, along with a 3-inch LCD.  Additionally, the SX230 HS can capture 1080p HD video as well as super slow motion video.

The Canon PowerShot SX230 HS should be available in March at an initial retail price of $349.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

In addition to the SX230 HS, Canon has also announced several new PowerShot ELPH models – the ELPH 500 HS, ELPH 300 HS and ELPH 100 HS.

Lots of product shots and details on the new ELPH models below. [Read more…]

Canon PowerShot A2200 Hands-On Review

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The Canon PowerShot A2200 is a new 14.1MP, budget-oriented point and shoot camera with a retail price around $140.  The A2200 offers a 4x optical zoom that gives you a 28-112mm equivalent zoom range.  The A2200 can also capture 720p HD video and it sports a 2.7-inch LCD.

I had a chance to spend a few minutes with the new compact camera at CES 2011.  My initial impressions are below. [Read more…]

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS, A2200, A1200 and A800

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The Canon PowerShot A3300 IS, A2200, A1200 and A800 are Canon’s latest round of budget-oriented compact cameras.

Canon PowerShot A3300 IS Key Features

  • 16MP Sensor
  • 720p HD Video Capture
  • 5x Optical Zoom Lens (28-140mm equivalent)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3-inch LCD

The PowerShot A3300 IS should be available in late February at an initial retail price of $179.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Canon PowerShot A2200 Key Features

  • 14.1MP Sensor
  • 720p HD Video Capture
  • 4x Optical Zoom Lens (28-112mm equivalent)
  • 2.7-inch LCD

The PowerShot A2200 should be available in early March at an initial retail price of $139.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Canon PowerShort A1200 Key Features

  • 12.1MP Sensor
  • 720p HD Video Capture
  • 4x Optical Zoom Lens (28-112mm equivalent)
  • 2.7-inch LCD
  • AA Battery-powered

The PowerShot A1200 should be available in early March at an initial retail price of $109.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

Canon PowerShot A800 Key Features

  • 10MP Sensor
  • 3.3x Optical Zoom Lens (37-112mm equivalent)
  • 2.5-inch LCD
  • AA Battery-powered

The PowerShot A800 should be available in mid-February at an initial retail price of $89.99.  Check availability on Amazon.com.

More details in the press release below. [Read more…]

Firmware Friday: Sony NEX-3, NEX-5, Canon SX130, Rebel XS

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Camera Firmware Update

Below you will find this week’s firmware updates.  Hit the manufacturer website links for more details and download instructions for the firmware.

Canon Rebel XS / 1000D version 1.0.7 – “Fixes a rare phenomenon in which “Cannot create folder” is displayed on the camera’s LCD monitor, after which shooting is no longer possible with the SD card in your camera.” [Canon Website]

Canon SX130 IS version 1.0.1.0 – “Fixes a phenomenon in which the audio and video get recorded out of sync when shooting movies with the image quality set to high definition (1280×720 pixels).” [Canon Website]

Sony NEX-3 / Sony NEX-5 version 03 – “Autofocus is now supported when using the NEX-5/NEX-3 with 14 lenses from the full range of A-mount optics by Sony and Carl Zeiss that includes telephotos, primes and zooms. Aperture settings can be maintained during HD movie recording, and system menu operation has been streamlined alongside other usability improvements. Registered NEX-5/NEX-3 owners will be advised of the free update via email.” [Sony Website]