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New Canon D-SLR Features 1080p HD Movie Recording

‘Canon launches new cameras including EOS 5D Mark II D-SLR with 1080p movie mode.’ -

One thing the world of D-SLR cameras was lacking for most of the existence of the technology was the ability to shoot movies. Shooting movies was something that many point-and-shoot digital cameras had been able to do for a long time.

Nikon changed that when it announced its D90 D-SLR camera that was able to record HD movies in 720p resolution. Today, Canon announced its latest D-SLR camera called the EOS 5D Mark II. The new 5D Mark II has a full-frame CMOS sensor and adds the first HD movie mode for a Canon D-SLR camera.

Canon goes one better than Nikon in the movie recording section with the ability to record full 1080p resolution movies at 30 frames per second. The camera has 21.1-megapixels and expanded ISO sensitivity from ISO 50 to ISO 25,600. Canon uses its DIGIX 4 Image Processor that powers the 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion. Continuous shooting can be done at 3.9 frames per second for an unlimited number of JPEG images.

Burst shots in RAW format can be continued for 14 images when using a UDMA CompactFlash card. A 3-inch rear LCD offers 920,000-pixel/VGA resolution for clarity and color. It also supports Live View and the optical viewfinder offers 98% coverage. The EOS 5D Mark II D-SLR will be available in November for $2,699 for the body only.

Canon also announced a slew of point-and-shoot cameras today starting with the PowerShot G10. The G10 uses Canon’s DIGIC 4 image processor, 28mm optical image stabilized lens, and RAW shooting mode. Megapixel count for the G10 is 14.7 and the 28mm lens is wide-angle with 5x optical zoom. A 3-inch rear LCD features 461,000 dots. Canon’s G10 will be available in October for $499.99.

Next up in the point-and-shoot announcements is the PowerShot SX10 IS, which Canon claims puts the power of a D-SLR in a compact camera. The SX-10 IS has 10-megapixel resolution and a wide-angle 28mm to 560mm 20x optical zoom lens. Optical image stabilization is used on the super-zoom lens for clarity.

Face detection technology is used and the camera has a 2.5-inch rear angle adjustable LCD. Movie recording is featured and the camera uses a Voice Coil Motor for quiet focusing. Other features include motion detection technology, self-timer, servo auto focus, and intelligent contrast correction. The PowerShot SX10 IS will be available in October for $399.99.

Canon also announced its new compact PowerShot SD990 IS and SD 880 IS cameras. Both cameras feature optical image stabilization and use the new DIGIC 4 image processor. The SD990 IS has 14.7-megapixel resolution and a 3.7x optical zoom lens. Quick shot mode improves the shutter speed for fast action. Available color options include black or silver.

A limited edition red version is available from the Canon online store. The SD880 IS has a 10-megapixel resolution and a 4x optical zoom wide-angle lens featuring optical image stabilization. Images are aligned on the 3-inch rear LCD and the camera has face detection. The SD990 IS and SD880 IS will be available in October for $399.99 and $299.99 respectively.

Canon’s new camera for Europe is called the PowerShot SX1 IS and features a 20x wide-angle zoom lens and image stabilization. Resolution for the SX1 IS is 10-megapixel and it can shoot full resolution shots at up to four frames per second. The camera also features HD 1080p movie recording at 30 frames per second. Movies can be viewed on the rear 2.8-inch LCD. The camera will be available in December for £519.99 including VAT.

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