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The Canon PowerShot A650 IS is based around a 6x optical zoom lens -- the 35mm equivalent of a 35 to 210mm zoom, an excellent range for all-purpose photography. It also includes a high resolution 12-megapixel sensor, more than enough for tack-sharp 13x19-inch prints. Despite its high resolution, the Canon A650 IS offers an ISO range that's been extended at the top end for an equivalent of ISO 80 to 1,600 (with the ability to extend this to ISO 3,200 in one of the Scene modes, albeit at a lower resolution).

The Canon A650 IS sports an articulating 2.5" rear-panel LCD and a real-image optical viewfinder. In addition to fully automatic shooting, it features aperture-priority and shutter-priority exposure modes and even fully manual shooting, welcome options for more sophisticated users. There's also a wide range of 14 scene modes, including an Underwater scene mode that adjusts color balance and exposure for use with an optional underwater housing. The Canon PowerShot A650 also offers a range of metering modes, including evaluative, center-weighted, spot, and face detection-linked metering. Read more

May 13, 2008 – Canon announces two new additions to its line of compact photo printers: the radical SELPHY CP770 and the exciting ultra-compact CP760 Photo Printers. These sensibly sized photo printers tout a fresh, unique design which simplifies printing for all users and makes it easier to print photos instantly, almost anywhere. Whether it’s baby’s first steps in the nursery or grandma and grandpa’s summer road trip, these compact photo printers can provide the whole family with instant memories almost anywhere –all without having to use a computer or camera to download images. These new printers are the perfect choice for anyone who wants to experience the joy of printing photos.

The Canon SELPHY CP770 compact photo printer is the cute carry-it-all solution for those looking for a small photo printer for the home or on-the-go. The SELPHY CP770 photo printer comes bundled in a basket-style storage bucket, which not only houses the printer, but also stores coordinating accessories including paper, ink cartridge and power cord. The unique design is the first of its kind and allows consumers to tote the printer virtually anywhere they need to go: summer camp, birthday parties, wedding showers, or a scrapbooking get-together. Read more

April 14, 2008 – Today’s mobile professional has more pressure than ever to be able to conduct business almost anywhere. The new PIXMA iP100 Mobile Printer from Canon U.S.A., a leader in digital imaging, not only can address printing needs on-the-go, but can also deliver high-quality text and graphics for printing a last-minute business presentation. It affords users the ability to print beautiful borderless color photos from the car or even at the beach. Continuing Canon’s history of outstanding quality in the mobile printer category, this printer has increased color resolution with faster printing speeds than previous models, while offering a number of accessories that make it easier to conduct business outside of the office. The lightweight Canon PIXMA iP100 Mobile Printer fits easily onto a desk with limited space or into a carry-on making it the perfect laptop companion for business or personal travel. Read more

March 2008 – Whether capturing spur-of-the moment inspirations or momentous family occasions, Canon U.S.A.'s newest additions to the PowerShot line-up: SD890 IS, SD790 IS and SD770 IS Digital ELPH cameras continue to provide intelligent, easy-to-use features, resulting in fantastic photos. Integrated Canon technologies such as Motion Detection Technology, Optical Image Stabilization, Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology, and Canon’s proprietary DIGIC III imaging processor, along with the inherent style of the ELPH line; make them the ideal accessory for capturing a night out on the town or an intimate social gathering.

“The Canon PowerShot SD890 IS, SD790 IS and SD770 IS Digital ELPH cameras carry on the trend-setting traditions and extend the boundaries of technological ease and the individual sense of style that has always been at the heart of the ELPH line up,” states Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “Canon continues to draw upon its 70 years of imaging excellence and photographic expertise to develop new technological advancements, as well as create stylish form factors as seen in the iconic box and circle design of ELPH cameras.” Read more

March 3, 2008 – Canon proudly announces the newest addition to its PIXMA printer lineup, the PIXMA MX7600 Office All-In-One (AIO) printer with the professional quality pigment-based LUCIA ink system for homes and small offices. Along with its multi-function capabilities, the PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO printer has the ability to produce crisp graphics and text on plain paper with the incorporation of the new Pigment Reaction (PgR) technology. This new technology allows consumers to print superb quality color documents or presentations on plain paper at a small office or even from the comfort of home.

Designed for the small business user who has trusted Canon laser products for business success, the inkjet PIXMA MX7600 Office AIO completes a stellar small office lineup with its color and text capabilities. Consumers can achieve both superb photo print quality and print durability on plain paper with Canon PgR technology. With the use of a new clear ink working in tandem with five LUCIA pigment inks when printing from the cassette on plain paper, users can say good-bye to oversaturated and wrinkled documents. The clear ink (PGI-9 Clear) initially covers the print surface enabling the pigment ink to bond with the clear ink to produce outstanding graphics, text and photo images. Considering that a majority of small business printing is done on plain copy paper, PgR technology can bring savings to small businesses with low-volume color requirements for printing, by consolidating all printing tasks in a single unit, enabling the printing of high-quality materials on low-cost plain paper. The curling, ink bleeding and printing through the paper sometimes associated with color inkjet printing on plain paper is dramatically reduced so that end-results are sharp, professional, business documents time and time again. Read more

January 24, 2008 – Aimed at the user looking to produce high-quality output from vacation photos to school projects, the new PIXMA iP2600 Photo Printer, announced today by Canon U.S.A., Inc., features photo-lab-quality printing, fast output speeds and a stylish design to capture the attention and satisfy the needs of consumers. Continuing to build on its single function printer line, Canon delivers increased printing speeds, adds Auto Image Fix technology and a sleek design.

“The PIXMA iP2600 Photo Printer delivers exceptional photo print quality and speed at an affordable price,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group, Canon U.S.A. “Whether you’re printing family photos or directions from a Web site, this new model presents a stylish addition to the home office for a wide variety of users.” Read more

January 24, 2008 -- Canon U.S.A., Inc. is expanding its acclaimed and perennially popular A-series of PowerShot digital cameras with the introduction of three new, easy-to-use, easy-to-afford, feature-rich models: the optically image stabilized 8.0 megapixel PowerShot A590 IS; the 8.0 megapixel PowerShot A580, and the creatively color-keyed 7.1 megapixel PowerShot A470 digital cameras.

As always, a high level of technological wizardry – forged over Canon’s 70 years of imaging innovation and continually refined to meet the photography needs of every user from the tentative first timer to the passionate photo pro – is part of the birthright of every Canon A-series camera. Add in these cameras’ ultra-affordable pricing – ranging from an estimated $129 - $179 each – and the ever-present convenience and cost effectiveness of power driven by two AA batteries (rechargeable recommended, but standard alkaline are acceptable) and it is no small wonder that Canon’s PowerShot pedigree remains popular among consumers. Read more

January 24, 2008 – The PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera –the newest entry in Canon U.S.A., Inc.’s ever-fashionable line of catwalk-worthy ELPH cameras -- adds another dimension to the line’s active lifestyle eye appeal: color. Whether the activity du jour involves painting the town red, dancing ‘til dawn, soaking up golden rays as the sun rises over a coral-colored beach or getting lost in a loved ones’ baby blues, these petite and colorfully clad cameras make the scene and capture it, for the magic of the moment or for more enduring memories.

The Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera is offered in five lyrically named designer shades that suit the style, present the personality and express their user’s taste and tempo. From the eclectic mix of antique elegance and au courant accessorizing of Bohemian Brown; the shimmering chic and subtle heat of Pink Melody; the wistful and occasionally wild stirrings of Rhythm and Blue, and of course, the exquisite refinement and enduring appeal of precious metals conveyed by the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera dressed only in its Golden Tone skin or catching the array of light -- both brilliant and soft—as it plays on the camera body’s Swing Silver sheen, these cameras capture the images at hand while conveying a picture of their users worth at least a thousand words. Read more

January 24, 2008 – Canon U.S.A., Inc.’s EOS Rebel series of digital single lens reflex cameras – the cameras that defined and refined what it means to be an “entry level” digital SLR – have now redefined the gateway prowess and “pro-ness” of the DSLR category with the introduction of the line’s new leader, the 12.2-megapixel EOS Rebel XSi camera.

Incorporating a number of high-end functions and technology found in Canon’s professional SLR models, the EOS Rebel XSi camera boasts an improved autofocus sensor, enhanced 14-bit A/D conversion, an advanced Live View function, and the proprietary DIGIC III image processor. When paired with any of the more than 60 compatible Canon EF and EF-S lenses, including optically image stabilized EF-S lenses like the EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS – now included in the EOS Rebel XSi kit – or the new EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS, the EOS Rebel XSi DSLR delivers images that will delight and inspire family and friends at an entry level price tag. Read more

January 15, 2008--Canon U.S.A., Inc., the “Official Camera of the NFL” since 1984, just announced the launch of a Super Bowl sweepstakes. An advertisement promoting the sweepstakes which will award one lucky winner at random a trip for two to Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay in 2009, will begin appearing on January 14 online and in national magazines, major market daily newspapers and on the web at usa.canon.com/nfl. Canon, the longest-tenured sponsor of the NFL, has lined the football sidelines for years with both high-definition TV camera lenses and the white lenses used by professional photographers covering the game, delivering fans’ favorite sports photos in more detail and in a more inspired way.

“Canon is proud to play such an integral role in bringing football fans the on-field excitement and drama of the NFL into their living rooms,” said Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon U.S.A. “As the number-one choice of professional photographers, Canon is already the fans’ ticket to the game. With this sweepstakes, one lucky fan will have the exciting opportunity to attend the world's most watched sporting event in person next season.” Read more