Canon releases Rebel T1i with HD video capture

By DCR Staff | 3/25/2009

While rumors have been hinting at a new Canon DSLR the past few days, Canon's just now gone and made it official. The Canon Rebel T1i brings a 15.1-megapixel sensor and full HD video recording for less than a thousand dollars. It's clear that Canon is telling Nikon they'd better watch out.

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS First Thoughts

By David Rasnake | 3/13/2009

The Canon PowerShot SX200 IS is Canon's latest offering in the growing compact ultrazoom segment. Our SX200 review unit rolled in today, and we've pulled together some sample shots and initial impressions after a little hands on time with the new model.

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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS First Thoughts

By David Rasnake | 2/21/2009

The Canon PowerShot SD780 IS was just announced on Tuesday, but Canon's rapid-fire shipping department had a production-ready review unit in our waiting hands yesterday afternoon. The 12.1 megapixel, 3x zoom SD780 is touted as the smallest Canon Digital ELPH today, but is smaller really better in this case?

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Canon PowerShot A1100 IS, A2100 IS refresh current A models

By David Rasnake | 2/18/2009

In addition to today's onslaught of new and updated products, Canon has opted to lightly refresh its PowerShot A1000 and A2000 models.

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It's official: Canon PowerShot SX1 IS coming to the U.S.

By David Rasnake | 2/17/2009

It's been five long months since the SX1 was announced internationally, but today Canon made it known that the 10.0 megapixel, 20x zoom Canon PowerShot SX1 IS is officially on its way to the U.S. as well. With a CMOS sensor, HD video capture, and RAW shooting, the SX1 looks to rule the ultrazoom roost.

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Canon PowerShot SX200 IS joins manufacturer's ultrazoom offerings

By David Rasnake | 2/17/2009

Canon has rounded out its line of mid-priced ultrazooms today with the launch of the Canon PowerShot SX200 IS. Update to the platform that launched the popular SX100 and SX110 models, the compact SX200 features more zoom, more resolution, HD video recording, and Canon's newly developed Smart Auto feature set.

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Canon rolls out first waterproof PowerShot with D10

By David Rasnake | 2/17/2009

The Canon PowerShot D10 may look like something from science fiction, but its rugged design and moderate price are a recognition of the fact that many casual shooters are seeking cameras that are able to withstand the kinds of bumps, bangs, and accidental (or, for that matter, intentional) water contact that potentially come with a summer vacation.

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Four new Canon PowerShot SD models update Digital ELPH series

By David Rasnake | 2/17/2009

The affordable Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS, thin and stylish SD 780 IS, and flagship SD960 IS and SD970 IS models update several popular ultracompacts in Canon's Digital ELPH series. Key upgrades include higher-resolution sensors, DIGIC IV processing across the board, and 720p HD video capture in most models.

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Users Speak Out: Canon PowerShot A590 IS

By David Rasnake | 2/8/2009

A year may not seem like an especially long time, but in world of point-and-shoot cameras, it's an eternity. Which is what makes the long-running Canon PowerShot A590 IS - a full-featured budget compact that's the subject of this month's Users Speak Out survey of user opinions - such a fascinating deviation from the norm.

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New software hack lets Canon DSLRs with LiveView record video

By J.R. | 1/26/2009

New software hack lets Canon DSLRs with LiveView record video

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Canon EOS 5D Mark II First Thoughts

By David Rasnake | 1/2/2009

We've had a day to shoot some early samples - including a video sample - with our Canon EOS 5D Mark II review unit. So far, things are looking good...

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Head to Head: Canon PowerShot SX10 vs. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

By David Rasnake | 12/12/2008

This month's Head to Head comparison takes a look at two popular ultrazooms: the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50.

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