Canon Digital Cameras

Digital cameras have made advanced the field of photography, offering photographic ease that has reached a new level. With digital cameras, audio, video, and motion, can all be captured. Digital cameras have larger memory storage devices than some film cameras, and do not require constant attention. The digital camera has the ability to store several hundred to tens of thousands, of photographs, while also having the ability to record video, motion, and audio clips. None of these functions require development in a dark room or photo lab. Instead, digital cameras can connect to personal computers, enabling the user to capture their subjects perfectly.

Here is a review of 5 Canon digital cameras. Included are such details as model, specific price, accessories, size/weight, notable features, overall advantages, and disadvantages. This review gives the reader an idea of whom these cameras would be ideal for.

1. PowerShot SX1 IS. This model of digital camera by Canon will be available in April 2009, and its suggested retail price is $599.99. Still images are powered by Canon's DIGIC 4 Image processor, with evolved Face Detection Technology, and a wide-angle 20x optical zoom. Full HD movies can be created on the PowerShot SX1 IS, with HDMI output available. The 10.0-megapixel SX1 IS is the very first PowerShot equipped with a CMOS sensor. The PowerShot SX1 IS weighs only 20.6 ounces, approximately, and is suited for professional photographers or experts. There are slight issues with the digital zoom, though digital zoom versus the traditional zoom lens allows the photographer to shoot clear pictures at a farther distance. A High-Power Flash HF-DC1 is available for only $129.99.

2. PowerShot SX200 IS. The PowerShot SX200 IS is available this March, 2009, and has a suggested retail price of $349.99. With its 12x optical zoom, this digital camera also features Smart AUTO, which intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations. The PowersShot SX200 IS also features a large 3.0-inch LCD with high resolution and wide viewing angle. With 12.1 megapixel resolution, and 28mm wide-angle lens, the PowerShot SX200 IS is also equipped with Optical Image Stabilizer Technology, that automatically detects and corrects camera shake. This reduces the number of fuzzy or blurred shots. The weight of the PowerShot SX200 IS is only 7.76 ounces, approximately. An SDHC Memory Card, with a memory of 4 gigabytes, is available for only $99.99.

3. EOS 5D Mark II. With a suggested retail price of $2699.00, the EOS 5D Mark II has a stunning 21.1-megapixel capacity, with EOS technologies that include Auto Lighting Optimizer and Peripheral Illumination Correction. This camera is suggested by advanced amateurs, and is compatible with over 60 Canon EF Lenses and most EOS System accessories. With a weight of 28.6 ounces, the EOS 5D Mark II offers a Wireless File Transmitter as an accessory, for only $949.99.

4. PowerShot SD960 IS. With a suggested retail price of $329.99, this digital camera is available in March, 2009. This digital camera offers 12.1 megapixel resolution, with a 28mm wide-angle 4x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer. The PowerShot SD 960 IS weighs only 5.11 ounces, and lists a Deluxe Light Blue Leather Case as an accessory for only $18.99. This digital camera is ideal for those seeking immediate satisfaction and day-after-day delight.

5. PowerShot SD970 IS. The PowerShot SD970 IS is available in April 2009, with a suggested retail price of $379.99. This digital camera has a 12.1 megapixel capacity resolution, with 4x optical zoom available. With a weight of only 5.64 ounces, the PowerShot SD970 IS also features a shooting capacity of 270 still images. A PowerShot Case is available as an accessory for $19.99. This digital camera is quite ideal for new users and photographers, with the ability to create HD movies, the world can only improve, with Canon.

Sources:
1. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ProductCatIndex1Act&fcategoryid=101.