Canon Unveils Digital Camera Power-shot A480

Main Features
Compact, lightweight 10.0 Megapixel camera in four colour variations (silver, red, blue or black)*
Canon 3.3x optical zoom
Easy to use, with simple button layout and intuitive user interface
2.5” LCD with Image Inspection Tool for focus checking
People shots made easy with Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB and
Red-Eye Correction in both shooting and playback
DIGIC III processing delivers high-quality images and intelligent technologies
Combats blur with Motion Detection Technology
Smooth, 30fps VGA movies with Long Play mode
15 shooting modes
Safety FE avoids blow-out when the flash is used
Powered by AA batteries



10.0 Megapixels
With a 10 Megapixel sensor, you can capture every scene in vivid detail – ready for printing at sizes as large as A3+, or cropping to perfection without losing the detail necessary for larger prints.


Compact and colourful
Small and light enough to slip into a pocket, the PowerShot A480 has a classic, stylish design that feels great in the hand. Controlled by a simple button layout, it comes in a choice of four attractive colours.*

3.3x optical zoom
Frame every picture perfectly with a Canon 3.3x optical zoom. In combination with digital zoom, magnification of up to 13x can be achieved.

DIGIC III
As well as powering Face Detection Technology, Canon’s DIGIC III processor provides fast response times, superb image quality and colour reproduction. DIGIC III also delivers advanced noise reduction – ensuring that images remain sharp and clear.

15 shooting modes
A selection of shooting modes - including dedicated Kids & Pets and Indoor modes - make it easy to get the right settings for any scene. Simply select the mode you want, and let the camera take care of everything else.

1cm Macro shooting
A special 1cm Super Macro mode allows you to capture small scale detail from as close as 1cm away.

Great people shots
A suite of Face Detection technologies detects up to nine faces in a scene and adjusts focus, exposure, flash settings and white balance – for optimal results with natural-looking skin tones.

Auto Red-Eye Correction
Available in shooting or playback mode, Automatic Red-Eye Correction accurately removes the red-eye effect caused by flash.

Motion Detection Technology
Motion Detection Technology uses changes in scene information and scene brightness to accurately identify subject motion. The optimal ISO level is then automatically set, to minimise blur and maximise image quality.

2.5” LCD
Framing, reviewing and sharing shots are equally easy with a bright 2.5” LCD. Night Display mode aids visibility in low light, while a selectable Grid Line display helps with composition.

VGA and LP movies
Supplement your photos with smooth, 30fps VGA video clips. A special Long Play mode lets you store twice the regular amount of footage on your memory card.

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Canon EOS 40D and BP-511A

Canon EOS 40D DSLR
August 2007 Canon announced’s EOS 40D,it is the company’s latest DSLR designed for enthusiasts and semi-pros. it’s the successor to the EOS 30D, and continues Canon’s 18 month cycle for this product line. While the EOS 30D represented a minor upgrade over its predecessor though, the new 40D features significant improvements – and not a moment too soon considering arch rival Nikon’s leadership in mid-range DSLRs over the past two years.







Canon’s bumped the resolution from 8 to 10.1 Megapixels, added anti-dust features, increased continuous shooting to 6.5fps, and improved the viewfinder, AF system and weatherproofing. The A-D conversion and RAW files now work in 14-bits, the colour monitor is bigger at 3in, and perhaps most notably of all, the EOS 40D now features Live View facilities. Finally, the EOS 40D supports interchangeable focusing screens, an optional wireless transmitter and even shows the ISO in the viewfinder by popular demand.




Canon 40D Basic Specification
10.1 megapixel CMOS sensor
Kit lens EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Optical Viewfinder plus Live View via LCD
3.0-inch LCD
ISO range of 100 to 3,200
Shutter speeds: 30 second to 1/8000
Uses Compact Flash Type I and Type II, Microdrive
Lithium-ion battery
5.7 x 4.3 x 2.9 inches (146 x 108 x 74mm)
29.7 ounces (844 grams)
MSRP: $1,299 body-only, $1,499 kit
EOS 40D Battery use a Lithium-ion BP-511A

Canon 40D Special Features
6.5 fps continuous-mode speed (30D was 5 fps)
75 large/fine JPEG, 17 RAW buffer size (30D was 28 large/fine frames)
sRAW mode, 1/4 resolution RAW format
New Live View mode (similar to 1D Mark III, but enhanced)
Live View mode allows AF by pressing AF-ON button (drops mirror to focus)
Live View mode offers 5x/10x magnification to aid manual focusing
Live View mode has electronic 1st-curtain shutter option for fast, quiet shutter release
14-bit digitization (up from 12-bit)
Highlight Tone Priority mode
All 9 AF points are cross-type
Center AF point offers enhanced accuracy along both axes with lenses f/2.8 or faster
Expanded metering range, down to EV 0 (30D went to EV 1)
AE system adds 3 "Custom" modes
LCD is brighter than 30D's, but viewing angle is reduced to 140 degrees from 170.
7-step LCD brightness adjust (30D was 5 steps)
Expanded custom function menu (24 vs 17 for 30D)
Menu format follows tabbed design of 1D Mark III
Ultrasonic sensor cleaning system (Similar to Rebel XTi)
DIGIC III processor (up from DIGIC II)
Manual color temperature range extends down to 2,500K (30D was 2,800K)
Viewfinder magnification 0.95x (up from 0.90x on 30D)
Viewfinder eyepoint raised from 20 to 22mm
Interchangeable focusing screen (30D's screen is fixed)
More information in viewfinder readouts
Compatible with Picture Style Editor (PSE) software to adjust style, color, and tone curves
Compatible with latest Digital Photo Professional and EOS Utility 2.1 to support Remote Live View and Dust Delete Data functions


In the Box
The Canon EOS 40D ships with the following items in the box:

EOS 40D body (plus 28-135mm lens if purchased as a kit)
Body cap (plus front and back lens caps if kit is purchased)
Wide Strap EW-100DGR
Battery Charger CG-580
Battery Pack BP-511A
USB Interface Cable IFC-200U
Video Cable VC-100
Software, including Digital Photo Professional for RAW conversion

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC N2 Digital Camera

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC N2 was announced in September 2006 as the successor to the DSC-N1.
Like many new compacts this year, the main differences are higher resolution and sensitivity,
although by inheriting the N1’s screen and control system, the new N2 remains one of the most
unique digital cameras on the market.
Boasting 10.1 Megapixels, the Sony N2 becomes the highest resolution Cyber-shot compact camera
to date, although it’s not a great leap from the 8.1 Megapixels of its predecessor. Along
with slightly higher resolution, Sony’s also increased the sensitivity range from 80-800 to
100-1600 ISO, and to further differentiate the two models, selected a 'champagne' gold finish
for the N2.

Basic Features

• 10.1-megapixel CCD
  
• 3x zoom lens (equivalent to a 38-114mm lens on a 35mm camera)
  
• Max 3.4-17x digital Smart Zoom (depending on selected resolution) plus 2x Precision Digital zoom.
  
• 3.0-inch color LCD monitor, with touchscreen capability
  
• Automatic, Program, and Manual exposure modes, plus eight Scene modes
  
• Built-in flash with five modes and an intensity adjustment
  
• 25MB internal memory
  
• Sony Memory Stick Duo storage (no card included), compatible with Memory Stick Pro Duo
  
• USB 2.0 computer connection
  
• Single Li-Ion rechargeable np-bg1 battery and charger included
  
• Software for Mac and PC
  

Special Features

• Beach, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Landscape, Snow, Soft Snap, Twilight, and Twilight Portrait preset modes
  
• Paint option in Playback mode offers in-camera editing/cleanup tools
  
• Movie recording mode (with sound)
  
• Burst, Multi-Burst, and Auto Exposure Bracketing shooting modes
  
• Email modes
  
• Shutter speeds from 1/2,000 to 1/8 second in Auto mode, 1/2,000 to one second in Program mode; and 1/1,000 to 30 seconds in Manual mode.
  
• Aperture range from f/2.8 to f/16, depending on zoom position
  
• Image Sharpness and Contrast adjustments, plus Image Color options
  
• Self-timer for delayed shutter release
  
• Macro (close-up) lens adjustment
  
• Spot, Center-Weighted, and Multi-Metering modes
  
• Adjustable AF area (Center, Spot, or Multi-Point options)
  
• Single and Monitor (continuous) AF modes, plus five fixed focus settings
  
• Auto ISO setting or 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1,600 ISO equivalents
  
• White balance (color) adjustment with six options
  
• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge printing compatibility
  

In the Box
The retail package contains the following items:

• Sony DSC-N2 camera
  
• Wrist strap
  
• One Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack np-bg1 for Sony N2 Battery , a case, and charger
  
• USB cable
  
• AV cable
  
• Software CD containing Picture Package (ver. 1.6 for Windows), Pixela ImageMixer VCD2 (for Mac), a PC-based tutorial and USB drivers.
  
• Quick-guide manuals and registration information
  

Sony Cyber-shot Technologies

Cyber-shot™ technologies explained





Discover for yourself what makes Cyber-shot™ unique

There’s so much more to Cyber-shot™ than beautiful looks. Inside you’ll find a wealth of Sony technology that makes it easier to shoot, share and enjoy great images.

Read on and find out how Cyber-shot™ digital camera helps you take better pictures with less fuss. Want to know even more? Follow the links below for an in-depth explanation of each technology.


Face Detection
Enhanced Face Detection
Make sure nobody gets left out of the picture with Cyber-shot™.

Enhanced Face Detection recognises up to eight people in each scene, automatically adjusting focus, exposure, white balance and flash settings for great results. It can even distinguish between children and adults.

Let’s face it. You’ll be rewarded with beautifully natural portraits of friends and family.
Find out more about Enhanced Face Detection

Carl Zeiss Lens
Carl Zeiss Lens
Don’t compromise. Insist on quality lenses by Carl Zeiss, the world-famous name in optical excellence.

You’ll enjoy superlative resolution, vivid colours and ultra-low distortion at all zoom settings from wide angle to telephoto.

Great-looking pictures start with a great lens. Find out why Sony has chosen premium Carl Zeiss optics for better pictures with Cyber-shot™.
Find out more about lenses by Carl Zeiss

Intelligent Scene Recognition
Intelligent Scene Recognition
Twilight portraits without flash? Sunlit scenes with bright backlighting? Don’t worry about fiddling to find the right camera settings.

Intelligent Scene Recognition keeps things simple when you’re focused on that perfect moment.

Recognising a wide range of common shooting situations, Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically adjusts your camera’s settings for more professional results.
Find out more about Intelligent Scene Recognition

Smile Shutter
Smile Shutter
How many times have you thought “great picture – but it’s a shame they’re not smiling”?

Smile Shutter detects the faces of people in a scene. It automatically fires the shutter when somebody smiles, so you don’t have to worry about pressing the shutter button at just the right moment. You can also set priority to capture smiles from adults or children.

Bring more fun to portraits and family shots. With Smile Shutter it’s time for happy faces all round.
Find out more about Smile Shutter

Photo TV HD
Photo TV HD
Take a step closer to reality. Connect Cyber-shot™ to your compatible BRAVIA™ High Definition TV and experience incredibly lifelike still images.

PhotoTV HD means extraordinary colour, contrast and detail, specially optimised for your HD television.

There’s no better way to share and enjoy your precious Cyber-shot™ memories on the big screen.
Find out more about PhotoTV HD

Picture Motion Browser
Picture Motion Browser
Picture Motion Browser is an easy-to-use application that helps you manage all the digital photos and video clips stored on your computer.

Browse, sort and search your pictures in an instant. Email those special memories to friends or upload them to sharing sites on the web with a few mouse clicks.

With Picture Motion Browser it’s easy to keep track of even the biggest digital photo collections.
Find out more about Picture Motion Browser

Optical SteadyShot
Optical SteadyShot
Don’t let camera shake spoil that once-in-a-lifetime moment. Optical SteadyShot is a powerful image stabiliser inside Cyber-shot™ that keeps things crisp and clear when you’re shooting handheld.

With Optical SteadyShot you’ll enjoy better looking images and fewer shots spoiled by camera shake. It’s great for atmospheric portraits, interiors with natural light, high-zoom shots and much, much more.

Canon IXUS 70 Digital Camera

Canon IXUS 70 is a standard, pocket sized digital camera. It has all the normal features you would expect from a typical point and shoot digital camera. The emphasis has been placed on quality with this camera, both in terms of build and picture quality.




Specifications / Features:

7.1 Megapixels CCD Sensor
3x optical zoom (35mm - 105mm equivalent)
4x Digital Zoom with Safety Zoom
Compact, stylish design available in two designs: silver and black or silver
DIGIC III Image Processor
Face Detection AF/AE
Red-eye correction
2.5" LCD, 230,000 pixels
17 shooting modes including My Colours
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and High ISO Auto for flash-free indoor shooting
15 – 1/1500 sec (Shutter speeds of 1 sec. and more available in Long Shutter Mode only)
Video at VGA, 30fps with sound - digital zoom available, Time Lapse Movie
3cm macro mode
Supports SDHC memory cards
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-4L (battery and charger supplied)

Canon Powershot S50 Digital Camera

Canon Powershot S50 Overview
Canon Powershot S50 is virtually identical to the four megapixel S45. Indeed other than the five megapixel sensor, case cover, silk screen labels and embossed chrome '5.0 mega pixels' strap eyelet it really is the same camera. Thanks to Sony's 1/1.8" five megapixel CCD sensor the S50 becomes 'yet another' digital camera originally designed for the 1/1.8" four megapixel sensor and quickly upgraded to continue to compete in the (ever more ridiculous) megapixel race.






Canon Powershot S50 Feature
5.0-megapixel CCD delivering up to 2,592 x 1,944-pixel resolution images.
1.8-inch, color LCD monitor.
3x optical zoom lens, 7.1-21.3mm (equivalent to a 35-105mm lens on a 35mm camera) with auto and manual focus, adjustable focus area, and focus bracketing.
Up to 4.1x digital telephoto.
Full automatic, program AE, shutter priority, aperture priority, and manual exposure modes, as well as five preset exposure modes and a Custom mode.
Manually adjustable aperture settings from f/2.8 to f/8.0, depending on zoom setting.
Manually adjustable shutter speed settings from 1/1,500 to 15 seconds.
ISO sensitivity equivalents: Auto, 50, 100, 200, and 400.
Three metering modes: Evaluative, center-weighted average, and spot metering
White balance setting with eight adjustment modes, including a manual setting.
Built-in flash with five operating modes.
RemoteCapture utilities for controlling the camera from a computer.
JPEG and RAW still image file formats, movies saved as AVI / Motion JPEG and WAVE formats.
Images saved to CompactFlash Type I or II memory cards, 16MB card included.
Movie mode with sound.
Interval shooting mode, plus two Continuous Shooting modes.
Stitch-Assist mode for creating panoramic pictures.
Record up to 60 seconds of sound with individual images.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility.
USB cable for high-speed connection to a computer.
Canon Digital Camera 12.0 utility application, plus ArcSoft PhotoStudio and VideoImpression software.
Canon S50 battery is Canon NB-2L rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, with optional AC adapter.

Canon IXY Digital L4 Digital Camera

IXY Digital L4 Features

Super slim design in 4 colours* (Steel Grey, Denim Blue, Sepia, Sizzling Pink)
7.1 Megapixels
2.4x optical zoom
DIGIC III
Face Detection AF/AE
17 shooting modes
ISO 1600 for flash-free indoor shooting
Camera Station
Safety Zoom
Vertical shutter


Simply irresistible.





Slimline Style
With its graceful lines and all-metal exterior, the super slim Digital IXUS i7 zoom looks good at any party. Choose from 4 enticing colours* to suit your own individual style.

7.1 Megapixels
A 7.1 Megapixel CCD sensor captures every scene with enough fine detail for large photo quality prints.

2.4x Optical Zoom
An ultra-compact 2.4x optical zoom gives you framing flexibility without sacrificing image quality.

DIGIC III
Canon's DIGIC III processor provides lightning quick responses, superb image quality and advanced noise reduction. iSAPS technology analyses each scene to optimise key camera settings before a shot is taken.

Face Detection AF/AE
Face Detection AF/AE ensures superb people shots by automatically detecting the subjects in the frame and setting the optimum focus and exposure. My Category tags each image based on face detection and shooting mode for easy image navigation, printing, deleting and much more.

Shooting modes and My Colors
Choose from 17 shooting modes including Special Scene modes to help with tricky lighting conditions. Shoot smooth VGA (30fps) and QVGA (60fps) video with Movie mode. My Colors allows special colour effects to be applied both during and after shooting.

Flash-free low light shooting
Low-noise ISO 1600 enables flash-free shooting indoors and at night. High ISO Auto mode automatically sets an optimal high ISO setting to allow for faster shutter speeds, reducing the effects of camera shake.

Camera Station
The convenient Camera Station dock is the base for quick and easy direct printing, PC uploads and battery charging. Use the Wireless Controller to play slideshows and movies straight from the camera to your TV.

Safety Zoom
Safety Zoom takes advantage of the camera's large resolution to offer extra zoom magnification without affecting image quality. Capture images at up to 4.6x zoom with enough resolution for lab-quality postcard (10 x 15cm) prints. Shoot VGA quality stills for TV playback at 10x zoom.

Vertical shutter
The Intelligent Orientation Sensor automatically rotates vertical images and movies before playback. It also converts the Print/Share button into a shutter release when the camera is held vertically.

Direct Printing
Connect to any PictBridge compatible photo printer and push the Print/Share button for instant photolab quality prints.*Some colours may not be available in all regions.




IXY Digital L4 Specifications

Sensor 1/2.5 " Type CCD
7.1 million effective pixels

Image sizes 3072 x 2304
3072 x 1728
2592 x 1944
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
Movie clips 640 x 480 @ 30 / 15fps
320 x 240 @ 60 / 30 / 15fps
160 x 120 @ 15fps
File formats JPEG Exif 2.2
DCF
DPOF
AVI Motion JPEG with WAVE monaural
Lens 38-90mm (35mm equiv)
F3.2-5.4
2.4x optical zoom
Image stabilization No
Conversion lenses No
Digital zoom up to 4x
Focus TTL
AF area modes AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point)
1-point AF (fixed center)
AF assist lamp Yes
Focus distance Closest 10cm
Metering Evaluative
Center-weighted average
Spot
ISO sensitivity Auto
ISO 80
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
Exposure compensation +/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments
Shuttter speed 15-1/1600 sec
Aperture F3.2-5.4
Modes Auto
Manual
Portrait
Landscape
Night Snapshot
Color Accent
Color Swap
Stitch Assist
Movie
Scene
Scene modes Kids & Pets
Indoor
Foliage
Snow
Beach
Fireworks
Aquarium
Underwater
White balance Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Fluorescent H
Custom
Self timer Yes
Continuous shooting approx 1.6fps
Image parameters My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B&W, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)
Flash Auto, Manual Flash on / off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Range: 30cm - 2.0m (wide) / 1.3m (tele)
Viewfinder No
LCD monitor 1.8-inch P-Si TFT
118,000 pixels
Connectivity USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
AV out
Print compliance PictBridge
Canon Selphy / Pixma
Storage SD / SDHC / MMC card compatible
16 MB card supplied
Power Rechargeable Li-ion battery NB-4L
Camera stationincluded
Weight (no batt) 105 g
Dimensions 96.1 x 45.1 x 23.9 mm


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