Go To Latest Video ReviewsCanon Announces EOS 50D, New Compacts
| Author | Cliff Smith |
| Published | 26th Aug 2008 |
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I recently received an interesting email from a female reader complaining about the cynical marketing of cameras towards women, with many companies making models in a range of pretty colours and with simplified controls, the implication being that women only want cameras to match their handbags, and are too dim to understand complex technology. For the record I disagree with this wholeheartedly, and I can see that it would be very offensive, especially to the more politically inclined feminists. With that in mind I suspect that they’ll be incensed by this quote from the press release announcing the new PowerShot E1, the first in a new range of compact cameras from Canon:
“Designed by women for women, the new 10 Megapixel PowerShot E1 meets the needs of every girl. Compact enough to slip in the smallest of handbags, it’s the perfect camera for taking top-quality pictures and fun movies with minimum effort. And with a palette of three luscious shades - White, Pink or Blue - to choose from, there’s a model to suit every wardrobe.”
For those more concerned with specifications than appearance, the E1 features a 10.0-megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation, 2.5-inch LCD monitor and VGA 30fps movie mode. It will be available from September exclusively from Argos stores in the UK. The price will be announced when the camera is launched.
Link: Canon Europe
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Cliff Smith said on 26th August 2008
Lumerist said on 26th August 2008
Looks as if the A720 replacement has lost its optical viewfinder. Shame!
Also, I had not realised that this was also an English Language SATS! Stick with it, Cliff! We can t... more
ralph said on 27th August 2008
The A2000 got rid of the 2 features that made the A720 such an appealing camera: the manual controls and the optical view finder.
It does not even include wide angle lens! ... more
Dave Deacon said on 5th September 2008
This is just basically a copy of the Pentax K20D/Samsung GX20 but at twice the price... However, the 50D lacks the internal IS and proper weather seals (ie K20D/GX20 can actually b... more
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Put it down to old age and decrepitude. I think I need to format my brain and re-install the OS.