Canon Powershot TX1

The Canon Powershot TX1 is the camera everyone's been waiting for, combining a high-quality digital still camera with the large zoom and versatility of a camcorder. With the TX1, you can take large, 7-megapixel images or high definition (720p) videos, with a deep, image stabilized 10x zoom, all in a tiny, compact body that measures only 1-inch thick. The TX1 is going to make a lot of waves in both the digital camera and camcorder markets, so expect to see a big move in the direction of these hybrid models. Everything records directly to your Secure Digital memory card. Early price estimates indicate the TX1 will move for about $499, an absolute bargain for such an exciting, feature-rich new model.

Specifications

* 7.1 megapixels
* 10x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
* Canon DIGIC III image processing
* Auto focus
* ISO 80-1600
* Auto and manual (camera) exposure
* 720p High Definition video (16:9 widescreen, 30 frames per second. Movie size capped at 4GB/13min.)
* 1.8-inch swivel LCD display
* Secure Digital storage media
* Image Stabilization (Lens-Shift)
* Lithium-ion battery