eK-gadgets info

Moving onto point-and-shoot cameras now, we have the PowerShot SX110 IS ultra zoom. As you might have guessed, it replaces the SX100, and it has these specs:

PowerShot SX110 IS

• 9.0 effective Megapixel CCD
• 10X optical zoom lens
• Optical image stabilization
• 3-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixels
• DIGIC III image processor (same with the cameras below)
• Full manual controls, plus an “Easy Mode”
• Face detection, naturally
• VGA movie mode (at 30 fps) with sound
• Can be controlled from your Mac or PC over the USB connection
• Supports SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, and HC MMCplus memory cards; 32MB card included
• Uses two AA batteries; no word on battery life
• Available in silver and black
• Ships in September for $299

Next, we have two new A-series models, which replace the PowerShot A590 and A720, respectively. I’m disappointed to see that neither of these cameras have manual controls, which is a step back from their predecessors. Here are the specs:PowerShot A1000 IS

• 10.0 effective Megapixel CCD
• F2.7-5.6, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35 - 140 mm
• Optical image stabilization
• 2.5″ LCD display (115k pixels) + optical viewfinder
• Point-and-shoot operation
• Same face detection and Easy Mode as the SX110
• Records movies at 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound
• Same memory card support as the SX110
• Uses two AA batteries; battery life not available
• Comes in four colors: gray, gold, blue, and purple
• Ships in September for $199

PowerShot A2000 IS changes:

• F3.2 - 5.9, 6X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 36 - 216 mm
• 3-inch LCD display with 230,000 pixels / no optical viewfinder
• Only comes in two-toned silver
• Priced at $299

The last of the new Canon cameras for the day is a totally new model: the PowerShot E1. While the press release makes it sound like a camera for teens (it can capture every “OMG moment”), the E1 sounds like it’s a good value for just about everyone. And I like the choice in colors, too. Here are the details:

PowerShot E1

• 10.0 effective Megapixel CCD
• F2.7-5.6, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35 - 140 mm
• Optical image stabilization
• 2.5″ LCD display (115k pixels) + optical viewfinder
• Point-and-shoot operation, with face detection and Easy Mode
• VGA movie mode (30 fps) with sound
• SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus slot; 32MB card included
• Uses two AA batteries
• Compact, stylish body comes in white, blue, and pink
• Ships next month for $199