eK-gadgets info

Canon has finally brought the PowerShot SX1 IS to US shores. This camera, introduced in Europe last year shares the same design and lens as the PowerShot SX10, but the similarities end there. The SX1 features a 10 Megapixel CMOS sensor, Full HD (1080p) video recording, a rotating widescreen LCD display, and an HDMI port. It’s not cheap, but for those who want what sounds like the ultimate hybrid camera, it may be worth the dough. Here’s the full story:

PowerShot SX1 IS 

• 10 Megapixel CMOS sensor
• F2.8-5.7, 20X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 - 560 mm
• Optical image stabilization
• 2.8″ widescreen LCD display (230k pixels) that can flip to the side and rotate; also features an electronic viewfinder
• DIGIC 4 image processor
• Full manual controls
• RAW image format supported; those of you who already own the camera will be able to add this feature via a firmware update
• Continuous shooting as fast as 4 frames/second
• Can record video at 1920 x 1080 — that’s 1080p, aka Full HD — at 30 frames/second, with stereo sound
  • Records until 4GB file size limit is reached, which takes about 12 minutes at 1080p
  • Uses efficient H.264 codec
  • Dedicated movie recording button
• Face detection with auto redeye correction
• Hot shoe for external flash
• Wireless remote control included
• HDMI port for connecting to an HDTV
• SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus slot (no card included)
• Uses four AA batteries; 420 shots per charge using NiMH rechargeables
• Ships in April for $599

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