Canon announces EOS 50D and four PowerShot compacts

Leonard Goh | Aug 26, 2008

It didn't come as a surprise when Canon announced the long-rumored EOS 50D dSLR today. This model succeeds the EOS 40D, and comes with a 15-megapixel CMOS sensor, the new DIGIC IV image processor and 6.3 frames-per-second burst mode. The 3-inch LCD with Live View remains on the 50D. For those thinking of upgrading to this new dSLR, it would probably be for the higher-resolution CMOS sensor.

It's a little disappointing that the successor to the full-frame EOS 5D wasn't part of the announcement. We are guessing that will probably arrive closer to Photokina.

The Japanese camera maker today also unveiled four new PowerShot units, all of which feature a new Easy Mode to get beginners started with digital photography.

The superzoom PowerShot SX110 IS replaces the SX100 IS, and sports minor upgrades including a 9-megapixel sensor and a smaller chassis. Like its predecessor, it has a 10x optical zoom lens coupled with image stabilizer (IS) system.

Canon has also unveiled a new shooter targeted at ladies. Named PowerShot E1, its chassis is brushed in light blue, pink or white. This 10-megapixel point-and-shoot is more curvy than its siblings in the PowerShot family, and we are guessing that may be a hit with the fairer sex. It comes with optical image stabilizer, but has only a 2.5-inch LCD so that may be a deal-breaker.

The last two models are the PowerShot A1000 IS and A2000 IS. Both sport 10-megapixel sensors, and Canon claims that these two shooters will deliver better-looking images with a more sophisticated noise-reduction algorithm. It also has a more compact body compared with most current PowerShot units.

Canon Singapore was unable to provide us with any information as of press time, but we will update once we get them, so check back with us.

Picture credit: Canon Europe

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isaac976 says...
wah Heng ar.. suppose to get the 40D, not i will wait for the price to drop // ahha ... comex pricing not that good also

Aug 31, 2008 17:32