Canon's new 6-megapixel PowerShot SD700 IS, SD630 and SD600 digital Elph cameras maintain the compact profile that characterizes the line, while new features have been added for greater ease of use.

Enhancements on all three cameras include a newly designed 6-megapixel image sensor that works with the Digic II image processor to reduce noise and achieve...

p>Canon recently launched its newest quartet of PowerShot A-Series digital cameras: the 6-megapixel PowerShot A700 and A540, the 5-megapixel A530 and the 4-megapixel A430.

Among the enhancements on the A540 and A700 is a newly designed 6-megapixel image sensor that works with the Digic II image processor to reduce noise and achieve ISO-equivalent speed ratings ranging from 80 to 800. In addition, the A700 features a retractable 6x 35-210mm optical zoom...

Canon has expanded its digital SLR lens offerings with new EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM and EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM lenses. The EF-S offers quality on par with Canon's L-series lenses. It has a large maximum aperture that, combined with higher shutter speeds, can minimize subject motion blur.

Shallow depth-of-field separation of a subject from its background is easier to achieve, and the f/2.8 maximum aperture allows more precise focusing with f/2.8-compatible AF sensors. The internal stabilization has a...

Canon's new DC40 DVD camcorder has a slim design, 10x optical zoom lens, 4.3-megapixel CCD image sensor and high-resolution 16:9 recording for widescreen video.The 2.7-inch display panel makes it easy to compose shots in cinema style. It also doubles as a digital camera, recording photos onto Mini-SD cards.

Canon has incorporated an array of features in the DC40 camcorder, including Smooth Zoom and Level Shot Control features, a built-in lens cover that automatically opens in...

In a bid to address the needs of a wide range of photographers, from wedding and portrait specialists to photojournalists and advanced amateurs, Canon has developed the EOS 30D Digital SLR.

The EOS 30D model builds upon the EOS 20D and includes an 8.2-megapixel APS-C size CMOS sensor, Digic II Imaging processor, 5-frame-per-second shooting capability and tough construction. Changes made in the new model incorporated input from users.

Among its other improvements, the 30D boasts a rugged shutter fully rated up to...

Canon has established a new education and expert forum, the Print Masters program, intended to educate and broaden the awareness of digital print technology. The program will sponsor seminars, workshops, gallery showings and photo presentations that represent specialties and styles spanning a broad range of photographic, artistic and...

Canon has redesigned its camcorders, including the Elura 100 camcorder, which includes wide-screen high-resolution recording, a 2.7-inch display panel, easy-to-use joystick, Smooth Zoom Control and Level Shot Control. Other features include nine-point AiAF autofocus, special scene modes and image effects.

The Elura 100 also allows users to display wide-screen video on standard televisions and has megapixel resolution for crisper video and photos. The camera has...

Canon has added five single-function models to its Pixma photo printer line: the iP5200R, iP5200, iP6600D, iP6220D and iP6210D. The new models feature large LCD screens, compact designs, and full-photolithography ink-jet nozzle engineering. One model offers built-in wireless capability.

All five use the ChromaLife100 system, which can produce prints on select papers that resist fading for up to...

Canon USA has released its EOS 20Da digital SLR, designed to address the specific requirements of astrophotography. Its features include a preview LCD and a low-pass filter positioned in front of an 8.2-megapixel CMOS sensor that has been modified to yield sharper and higher-contrast images of various astronomical phenomena, such as diffuse reddish nebulae. The modification increases the transmission of light at the specific wavelength of 656 nanometers, known as the Hydrogen Alpha line...

Canon's new flagship PowerShot S80 digital camera features 8 megapixels of resolution, a 28mm-wide lens, a 2.5-inch LCD screen and an XGA movie mode.

The PowerShot S80 retains many features of its predecessor, the S70, including a wide-angle, ultra-high-refractive-index glass aspherical lens with a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom (28-100mm equivalent). The autofocus system has been improved to reduce the time required for focusing by up to...