Daily deal - Canon SD1100IS digital camera + photo printer for $169.95 (in pink)

Daily deal - Canon SD1100IS digital camera + photo printer for $169.95 (in pink)

My daily deal for today is another of those colored gadgets that is cheaper when ordered in a less popular color.

The Canon SD1100IS is a pretty popular and highly rated digital camera. The SD1100IS shoots in 8 megapixels, and features optical image stabilization and a 3x zoom lens.

The camera usually retails for about $159, but if you have a special someone in your life who likes pink, then you can pick up one of these cameras along with a Canon photo printer for just $169.95.

As part of the Amazon Christmas promotions, you also get a code for a free photo calendar and a $5 credit for the Amazon mp3 store. As always with digital cameras, you only get a very small memory card with the package, so be sure to order a larger card, or you will be out of space after just a few snaps.

When you arrive on the product page, be sure to select the pink camera+printer from the dropdown menu. Free super saver shipping is included, but I highly recommend upgrading this to a better shipping method if you need it on time for Christmas!

Canon PowerShot E1

Canon PowerShot E1

"Toy-Like Compact Camera From Canon"

It seems that Canon has gone retro with the launch of its new E-series range of digital compact cameras. This compact shooter comes in three colours (blue, pink, and white), has similar features to the A1000 IS, and even sports the same price tag. But how it all stacks up is a different thing altogether.

The PowerShot E1 is mostly made out of plastic, making it look like a child's "my first" camera. Sure, it's hard plastic, but the make of the unit is too 'Mickey Mouse' for our tastes.

The camera is small and compact, with the unit sporting a 10-megapixel sensor, 4x zoom lens with image stabiliser, face detection technology, a 2.5-inch LCD screen, an optical viewfinder, motion detection technology, an �Easy' shooting mode, and movie capture (30 fps/VGA).

The package contains two AA batteries, a 32MB memory card, a wrist strap, a mini-USB to AV cable, a mini-USB to USB cable, and Canon's "Digital Camera Solution" CD.

Users can find the Power button, Mode Dial, Shutter Button, and Zoom Lever on top of the unit, while the Tripod Socket and Memory Card/Battery Compartment are located at the bottom of the device. The unit's 2.5-inch screen, Viewfinder, Playback Button, Face Select Button, Print Share Button, Disp. Button, Menu Button, and Navigation keys that have secondary functions (ISO, Macro/Infinity, Timer and Continuous Shot, Flash, and Function Set) are found at the unit's rear.

It runs on two AA batteries, which do not lock into place so make sure you turn the unit around before swapping the memory card. The 32MB card can only hold 6 high-resolution shots (maximum resolution with unit set to superfine), so we recommend users to purchase a memory card (SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCPlus, HC MMCPlus) with a higher storage capacity.

The E1 comes with 10 shooting modes (Video Mode, Scene Mode [Night, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, and ISO3200], Indoor, Kids and Pets, Night Snapshot, Landscape, Portrait, Easy, Auto, and Program mode) in order to take the best possible shot in any situation.

The unit's Program mode will give you total control of your camera as it comes with various options like Exposure Compensation, Long Shutter Mode, White Balance, Centre-weighted and Spot metering, and ISO settings up to ISO 1600.

While the E1 was able to instantly change modes, we had problems with the flash recycle time. It would take the camera at least four seconds before being able to take another shot. Photos have good resolution, although noise was visible at ISO 200. Smearing was also a problem, making it difficult for us to take highly detailed shots. The unit however, was still able to produce noteworthy night shots and shoot videos without any major slowdown in the frame rate.

Photos can be transferred via USB or card reader, but can also be printed using PictBridge, which negates the need for a PC. Users would only have to connect the camera to any Pictbridge-compliant printer, select the image to be printed, and press the PictBridge icon on the unit (located below the playback button) to print.

The Canon PowerShot E1 is a fairly decent camera for those who dare to be different. The colour choices, build, and form factor may appeal to kids and teens (and maybe even young adults), but it just feels cheap and flimsy for our taste. The unit is available now and has an RRP of $249, the same as the recently reviewed PowerShot A1000 IS.

See page over for product specification and final rating.

Canon PowerShot E1 Digital Camera Specifications:

Effective Number of Pixels: 10.0 MP
Processor: DiG!C III

Lens:
Focal Length (optical): 6.2 (W) - 24.8 (T) mm
35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) - 140 (T) mm
f/number: f/2.7 - f/7.6 (W), f/5.6 - f/16.0 (T)
Shutter Speed : 15 - 1/1600 sec.
Zoom: Approx. 4x

Focusing / Range:
AF System: TTL Autofocus
Focusing Frame: Face detect / 9-point AiAF / 1-point AF (fixed: centre)
Range: Normal: 50cm - infinity, Macro: 3cm - 50cm (W), 30cm - 50cm (T)

LCD Monitor:
Viewfinder: Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor: 2.5 inch TFT colour LCD

Flash:
Flash Modes: Auto/On/Off/Slow-synchro/Auto Red-eye Correction/Red-eye reduction is available
Flash Range : Normal: 30 cm - 4 m (W) / 30 cm - 2 m (T),

Recording Pixels:
Still Images (Large): 3648 x 2736
Continuous Shooting (Large/Fine): Approx 1.4 shots/sec
Movie Recording (Large) : 640 x 480, 30fps
Self-timer: Approx. 10 sec or 2 sec delay, or custom.

Memory Storage: SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory card / Multimedia Card / MMC Plus Card / HC MMC Plus Card
Supplied Memory: 32MB SD Card

General Features:
Battery: Size AA Alkaline battery (x2) or Size AA rechargeable NiMH battery (x2) NB4-300/NB4-200

Optional Charger/AC Adaptor: AC Adaptor Kit ACK800 (contains CA-PS800)

Dimensions (W x D x H): 101.2 x 63.8 x 31.4 mm (ex. protruding parts)
Weight: 160g

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Canon PowerShot E1 | $249 | XXX.5 | www.canon.com.au

F or: Easy to use; Good value for money; Easy battery replacement
Against: Plastic construction; Slow flash recycle; Smearing and noise issues
Conclusion: Good for children, not recommended for aspiring photographers

Canon Powershot E1 Review

Canon Powershot E1 Review

The Canon PowerShot has a new addition in its popular line, the E1. This digital camera represents the starting point for their new sub-range. These new camera�s have been designed by women, for women.

What makes these so appealing to women, is their curvaceous design as well as their funky colors, in pink, white and cyan. The Cano E1 has 10-megapixel and a 4 x optical zoom, complete with optical image stabilization.

The Canon PowerShot E1 has a 2.5-inch LCD screen as well as an optical viewfinder, which I find pointless. There are a number of cool features on the E1, like Face Detection, Infinity Focus, 17 shooting modes, Macro mode, and much more.

PowerShot E1 digital camera targets tweens

PowerShot E1 digital camera targets tweens

Canon Canada announced today that it is expanding its PowerShot digital camera line with the PowerShot E1 digital camera, targeted to the teen and tween markets.

Sporting a rounded and curvy form factor, the camera incorporates a 10-megapixel resolution, 4x Optical Zoom-lens; with Optical Image Stabilization and Canon�s Face Detection Technology.

The E1 includes 17 shooting modes including Easy Mode which limits the shooting and playback functions to the basics for easy operation, creating ease-of-use for even the most entry-level camera owner.

The PowerShot E1 digital camera will be available this September in three colours including white, blue and pink for $229.99.

Canon Preps For Xmas With New Powershots

Canon Preps For Xmas With New Powershots

Even though the big Canon news of the moment is the official announcement of the 50D (which you can expect in AU from October 1 for a price still to be determined, incidentally), they've actually flooded the market with new product releases, from scanners and printers to these new PowerShot models (My inbox literally has 7 emails from Canon in a row).

The new Powershot range, including the A1000, A2000, SX110 and E1 models, all take a much more streamlined approach to design, so much so in the case of the E1 that journalists were asking why they weren't branded IXUS instead.

Aside from the engaging design, each of the new Powershot models is powered by AA batteries, plus the E1 comes in a selection of colours (including pink - huzzah!). They're all packed with Megapixels and zoom, as well as some of the more useful features like face detect and optical image stabilisation.

Prices atart at $249 for the A1000, the A2000 costs $299 and the E1 will cost $229. The SX110 IS is yet to be priced, but my money's on it being a similar price to the others.

This Christmas looks like it's going to be very competitive in the digital compact market, with Fujifilm and Olympus also offering low-cost cameras that are packed with features.

Canon launches PowerShot E-series cameras...you know, for kids

Canon launches PowerShot E-series cameras...you know, for kids

Canon's keeping it real with the new PowerShot E1 digital camera line targeted at the teen and tween markets. According to the press release, "whether taking photos with a 'BFF' at a slumber party, snapping shots while watching a hot band perform, or capturing cap-and-gown moments for a scrapbook or brag book, the PowerShot E1 digital camera offers just the right combination of intuition and style." (Oh jeez. You gotta love it when a major corporation tries to "get down" verbally with the youth.)

The E1 is a 10-megapixel compact with a 4x optical zoom and available in three colors (blue, pink, and white). Of course it comes packed with shooting modes (17 in all) including--and probably most importantly--face detection, and it has a 2.5-inch LCD.

You can also apparently take "customization and expression to the max" as the E1's shutter, start-up, and operation sounds can be customized as can the color of the menus and start-up screens. (Hmmm, where have I heard this before?)

The PowerShot E1 will hit stores mid-September for $199.99.

Ixus 80 IS 8 Megapixel Digital Camera with your choice of colour, SRP �219!*

Ixus 80 IS 8 Megapixel Digital Camera with your choice of colour, SRP �219!*

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Camera specification:

-8.0 Megapixels
-3x Optical zoom with Optical IS
-2.5" PureColour LCD II screen
-Face detection technology
-Motion detection technology
-Aluminium body
-Red eye correction
-18 shooting modes
-Creative Movie options

Available in four colours � Classic Silver, Candy Pink, Caramel and Chocolate � the Digital IXUS 80 IS is a must-have camera. The colours and curves are enhanced by pure aluminium bodywork.
Advanced Ultra-High Refractive Index Aspherical (UA) lens technology from Canon fits a 3x optical zoom lens into the compact form of the Digital IXUS 80 IS. An optical Image Stabilizer (IS), helps you capture blur-free images in low-light and when shooting with the zoom.
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