Canon's Waterproof Powershot D10 and HD Recording SX 200 IS Among 8 New Powershots Available for Pre-Order

Just in time for PMA 2009 which takes place from March 3 - 5 this year in Las Vegas, Canon has announced a plethora of new PowerShot cameras. Included in the new lineup is the waterproof PowerShot D10, the compact PowerShot SX200 IS, the PowerShot SD960 IS and SD970 IS Digital ELPH models, the super slim SD780 IS and SD1200 IS, and two new A series models, the PowerShot A2100 IS and the PowerShot A1100 IS. All of these new cameras are currently available for pre-order.

Canon PowerShot D10

The PowerShot D10 is Canon's first waterproof digital camera. Designed for the active lifestyle, the D10 is waterproof up to 10 meters, shockproof for drops of up to 1.22 meters (about 4 feet), dustproof, and it will operate in temperatures as low as -10°C, making it the perfect camera for anything from snorkeling to mountain climbing. The D10 is a 12.1 megapixel camera that features a DIGIC 4 processor. It has a 3X zoom lens with an image stabilization system that prevents camera shake. The D10 also offers an array of intelligent features that allow you to take the optimal shot. Smart Auto mode uses Scene Detection Technology to analyze the subject scene's brightness, hue, contrast, etc., then selects the best mode (from 18 possible) for that particular scene to ensure you get the best picture possible. Motion Detection Technology senses motion in both the photographer and the subject and selects the appropriate settings to avoid blur. Face and Blink Detection assure you get the optimum pictures of people without their eyes being closed and i-Contrast will brighten darker areas without blowing out the brighter spots. The 2.5" PureColor LCD II view screen is protected by a 2mm shield and is twice as bright as the normal PureColor LCD II, making it perfect for sunny days outdoors. According to Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe Rainer Fuehres, "[The Powershot D10] brings the hallmarks of the PowerShot range – exceptional imaging and ease of use – to places where many other cameras simply cannot go.”

Canon PowerShot SX200 IS

Canon's PowerShot SX200 IS, packed into an amazingly compact body, is capable of big things. The SX200 IS is a Super Zoom model with a wide-angle (28mm) 12X optical zoom lens. It is a 12.1 megapixel camera powered by Canon's DIGIC 4 processor. One of the highlights of the SX200 IS is its ability to record HD video at 720p, 30 fps. It has an HDMI connection for playback on HDTVs. The SX200 IS is also packed with intelligent features to give you the best results with the least effort, including Scene Detection which analyzes the variables of a scene (contrast, brightness, hue, etc.) and selects the best possible settings to deliver the highest quality picture. It also has Face and Blink Detection to give you the best people shots, plus Motion Detection and Servo AF to capture blur free action shots of subjects in motion. The lens also features Canon's 4-stop optical Image Stabilizer technology to minimize camera shake. The SX200 also features a large 3" LCD for image and video playback. Fuehres notes that "with a combination of high zoom power, high resolution and High Definition video capability, the PowerShot SX200 IS lets you capture your adventures in uncompromising detail."

Canon PowerShot SD960 IS and SD970 IS

Canon's PowerShot SD960 IS and SD970 IS (IXUS 110 and 990, respectively, in Europe) are its newest additions to the wildly popular Digital Elph line. Both are 12.1 megapixel cameras powered by the DIGIC 4 processor and both can shoot HD movies (1280 x 720, 30fps), but one specializes in wide shooting while the other delivers telephoto zooming. The SD960 IS features a wide-angle (28-112mm) lens ideal for scenery or group photos and widescreen HD movies. The wide-aspect (16:9) 2.8" PureColor LCD II screen is perfect for reviewing your photos and movies. The SD970 features 5X optical zoom to bring far away subjects up close. Both models feature image stabilization technology to reduce camera shake, as well as a range of intelligent features to make photography easy. Scene Detection technology ensures that you have all the optimal settings for your subject (depending on brightness, contrast, etc.) while Face and Blink detection make sure you get the perfect people shots. Motion Detection gives you blur-free shots of moving subjects while i-Contrast brightens dark areas without over-brightening the bright areas. Both cameras feature HDMI outputs so you can connect to your HDTV for movie and image playback.

Canon PowerShot SD780 IS and SD1200 IS

The PowerShot SD780 IS and Powershot SD1200 IS (IXUS 100 and 95, respectively, in Europe) are Canon's slimmest cameras to date. The SD780 is a 12.1 megapixel camera while the SD1200 is 10 megapixels. Both cameras are powered by Canon's DIGIC 4 processor and offer a multitude of intelligent shooting options. The Smart Auto mode allows you to capture the best photos with little effort. Smart Auto uses Scene Detection technology to analyze the variables of a scene (contrast, brightness, distance, hue, etc.) then selects the appropriate mode (out of 18 possible) to ensure the settings are optimized to produce the best possible picture. Face Detection can pick out multiple faces in a scene while Blink Detection can ensure you don't get a group shot of snoozing people. Motion Detection allows you to capture action shots without blur and i-Contrast brightens dark areas without blowing out the already bright spots. Both cameras are also capable of HD video capture and both have HDMI outputs so you can play back your HD movies on an HDTV. Both cameras feature 2.5" PureColor LCD II screens. The SD780 IS is available in silver, black, gold or red while the SD1200 IS comes in silver, gray, blue or pink.

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS and A2100 IS

The final two cameras are from Canon's A-Series, the PowerShot A1100 IS and the PowerShot A2100 IS replace the A1000 and A2000 respectively. Both are 12.1 megapixel cameras powered by the DIGIC 4 image processor. Both, like the rest of the new PowerShots, feature the new Smart Auto mode which uses Scene, Face, Blink and Motion Detection technologies to identify the subject and automatically select the optimal settings to give you the best shot possible. Both feature image stabilization technology to counteract camera shake. The A1100 features 4X optical zoom while the A2100 offers 6X optical zoom for that extra telephoto reach. The A1100 has a 2.5" LCD while the A2100 features a 3" LCD screen. Both can shoot VGA movies at 30 fps. According to Fuehres, "Canon has raised the IQ of the PowerShot A-Series with the introduction of increasingly clever new technologies... he PowerShot A1100 IS and PowerShot A2100 IS are practical, easy-to-use models designed to give anyone outstanding results.”

[via dpreview]

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