New Canon Digital Compacts Aimed At Girls

26/08/08

Pre-Photokina 2008. The PowerShot A1000 IS and PowerShot A2000 IS replace the PowerShot A580 and PowerShot A720 IS respectively. Smaller in size than previous A series cameras, the new models have a 10.0MP sensor, advanced noise reduction, faster buffering speeds, Face Detection and Image Stabilization. These are joined by a 'ladies-exclusive' PowerShot E1, available in white, blue and pink. This curvaceous 10MP digital compact camera has 17 shooting modes, 2.5” LCD, Face Detection, Motion Detection and Long Play mode for videos.. All cameras offer beginners the option of switching to an Easy Mode enabling them to have a simplified menu, both for shooting and viewing.

Features at a glance

10.0 Megapixels
Color variations
Blue, Brown or Silver (PowerShot A1000 IS)
White, Pink or Blue (PowerShot E1)
6x optical zoom lens with Image Stabilizer (PowerShot A2000 IS)
4x optical zoom lens with Image Stabilizer (PowerShot A1000 IS,
PowerShot E1)
DIGIC III with iSAPs for clear, sharp images and fast response times
17 shooting modes including Easy Mode, Sunset mode and IS0 3200 mode
Great people shots with Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB plus Face Select & Track
Combats blur with High ISO Auto, optical Image Stabilizer,
Motion Detection Technology
Auto Red-Eye Correction in shooting and playback
2.5” (3.0” on PowerShot A2000 IS) LCD screen with wide viewing angle, plus real-image optical viewfinder (PowerShot A1000 IS and PowerShot E1 only)
Smooth, 30fps VGA movies with Long Play mode
All models powered by AA batteries for versatility