The Canon VB-C500VD is specially designed with special advanced features to make it perfect for any location where a fixed indoor security camera is needed such as in shopping malls, schools, offices and banks. The security camera features an impressive 82-degree wide-angle lens with 2.4x optical zoom (manual) and 4x digital zoom (focal length = 2.6mm~6.2mm). What makes the VB-C500VD more special is that it also adopts Motion Detection, Audio Input/Output and a Recording Stream Function. The Canon VB-C500VD Vandal Resistant Fixed Mini-Dome Network Camera retails for $999 when it is released in mid-October 2009.

Canon launched the PowerShot SX20 IS and SX120 IS super-zoom digital cameras.The former has a 20x optical zoom lens with 28mm wide angle while the latter gets a 10x optical zoom lens.

The PowerShot SX20 IS features 12.1 Megapixel sensor and a 2.5-inch PureColor LCD display. It is able to shoot 720p video at 30fps in H.264 format. Canon’s SX120 IS, on the other hand, has 10 Megapixel sensor and a 3-inch LCD. They both feature Canon’s DIGIC 4 image processing technology.

Both new PowerShot super-zoom cameras offer also ISO 1600, Face Detection, Lens-shift optical image stabiliaztion, 4x digital zoom. They run on AA batteries for easy power-up and replacement. The PowerShot SX20 IS has also an HDMI mini connector. Canon PowerShot SX20 IS and SX120 IS will be released in September for $399.99 and $249.99 respectively.

Canon will release the PowerShot SX1 IS in the US in April. The camera sports 1080p Full HD movie mode and a built-in HDMI connector. This 10 megapixels camera has 20x wide-angle optical zoom, a 2.8-inch LCD screen. The Canon PowerShot SX1 IS will be released in April for around $600.

Canon revealed two SD series models, the PowerShot SD780 IS and SD1200 IS.

The PowerShot SD780 IS is a fashionanle ELPH camera which has a ultra slim, modern look and will be available in Black, Red, Silver and Gold. SD780 IS is a 12.1 Megapixle camera with 3x optical zoom. It can record 1280×720p video clips and has integrated HDMI connector. The SD1200 IS is an entry-level Digital ELPH camera that will come in six bright colors, including dark gray, blue, pink, green, light gray and orange. It has 10 Megapixel sensor and 3x optical zoom.

Both cameras feature Smart Auto and Face Detection. They will be released in Mid-March 2009. The PowerShot SD780 IS has a retail price of $329.99 while the PowerShot SD1200 IS costs $229.99.

The new PowerShot SX10 IS camera represents Canon’s first foray into the world of the 20x super-zoom, offering a lens equivalent to a massive 28-560mm focal length. Everything from wide-angle landscapes and group portraits at the wide end to unobtrusive candid snaps and wildlife shots at the telephoto can be covered with ease by the SX10. As you’d expect,Canon have included image stabilisation to help ensure that the majority of your shots are sharp, plus there are Ultrasonic Motor (USM) and Voice Coil Motor (VCM) technologies that promise fast, accurate and quiet zooming and focusing. The 10 megapixel PowerShot SX10 IS also features Canon’s new DIGIC 4 processor, full HD movie capture, full manual control over both aperture and shutter speed, a 2.5” vari-angle LCD II and an electronic viewfinder. Priced at £359.99 / €469.99 / $399.99, Gavin Stoker discovered if the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS can compete with the likes of the Olympus SP-570UZ and Casio EX-FH20.

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