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Canon has added four new cameras to their entry-level PowerShot A series. The first two are the A3000 and A3100 IS, which have two big changes from previous models. There’s no longer an optical viewfinder, and the cameras now use proprietary lithium-ion batteries, instead of AAs. Here are the specs:

PowerShot A3000 IS 

• 10.0 Megapixel CCD
• F2.7-5.6, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35 - 140 mm
• Optical image stabilization
• 2.7″ LCD display with 230,000 pixels
• Point-and-shoot operation; Smart Auto mode selects one of 18 scene modes for you
• Face detection with auto redeye removal
• Records movies at 640 x 480 (30 fps) with sound
• SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus memory card slot (what a mouthful)
• Uses NB-8L lithium-ion battery; 230 shots per charge
• Ships in February for $150

PowerShot A3100 IS  - changes:

• 12.1 Megapixel CCD
• 240 shots per charge using NB-8L battery
• Comes in red, blue, and silver
• Priced at $180

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