Canon has expanded its line of PowerShot cameras with a new entry level model, the A550. The A550 is meant for the budget conscious buyer who still want a decent camera.

The A550 has a 7.1 megapixel resolution with a 4x optical zoom lens and 2 inch LCD screen. The A550 replaces the A530. The new model has a larger screen, higher resolution and longer battery life than its predecessor. It is compatible with MMC, SD and SDHC memory. It can record 30 (frames per second) VGA video clips. It also has a molded hand grip to make the camera easier to hold.

The A550 uses Canon’s AiAF “Smart” auto-focus system to determine the best focus, exposure and white balance. The A550 has 11 standard shooting modes for still pictures. The camera adjusts …

Canon has released the new DC50 DVD camcorder into their line up featuring direct-to-DVD recording along with a 5.39 megapixel CCD Image sensor.

Aside from the hi-resolution still pictures, video is taken through a 10x optical / 200x digital zoom lens with Canon’s Super Range Optical Image Stabilization to help with shaky hands when zooming in. Both video and still images will take advantage of the next generation of Canon’s signal processing technology, called the DIGIC DV II. This processing helps by identifying color requirements in different photo and video situations, and also helps improve quality when filming in low-light.

Canon has incorporated some additional cool features into the DC50, one of which is the Quick Start Mode which will bring the camera from standby to shooting in under a second to help avoid missing shots while waiting for the camera to …

The Canon Powershot A630 Digital Camera boasts an 8.0 megapixel resolution, 4x optical zoom, and a full range of advanced features previously limited only to Canon’s higher-end cameras.

If you know a bit about photography, there are plenty of manual controls that allow you to do some advanced configuration. For the amateurs, there are 21 shooting modes that make it easy to take great pictures in even in low light and without blur.

You can clearly see your subjects with the foldable 2.5 inch Vari-Angle LCD monitor. The hinged LCD swings out from the camera to allow you to adjust the viewing angle. The camera also comes with an optical viewfinder if you prefer that to preview your shots.

The boot time is very fast so you won’t miss anything. The movie mode lets you record AVI with sound at 30 fps VGA (640×480). The A630 uses …

This is the PIXMA MP960 Photo All-In-One (AIO) Printer from Canon. The MP960 is the flagship model in Canon’s line of photo printers and the only seven-color photo AIO on the market using the ChromaLife100 system and the FINE print head technology.

The ChromaLife100 System ensures that your prints enjoy a long life span. ChromaLife100 in conjunction with select Canon photo papers and inks, allows your prints to resist fading for up to 100 years when stored in an archival quality photo album. The FINE technology print head is a next-generation 3,584-nozzle print head that ejects precise ink as small as one picoliter.

The interface to the PIXMA MP960 includes a 3.5-inch high-definition TFT screen viewable at a 170-degree angle and a revolutionary Easy-Scroll Wheel user for navigating menus. The MP960 is the third model in Canon’s photo AIO lineup to feature the Easy-Scroll Wheel interface. …

The new Powershot SD40 ELPH is the fashion end of the new line of cameras that have recently come out from Canon. This version of the ELPH is upgraded to 7.1 megapixel from it’s 5.0 megapixel predecessor, the SD30.

It’s slim and handy at less than an inch thick, looks sleek in 4 available styles and is easy to use. It has a 1.8 inch backlit LCD monitor and comes with a handy station that is used to charge the SD40 ELPH camera as well as to upload pictures through a USB connection or direct printing. It also comes with a remote control to run the camera options remotely.

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Press Release [Canon]