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One digital camera owner has professed his love for the Canon EOS 40D in a new article for the Canwest News Service.

In a piece posted on the Ottawa Citizen website, Darren Bernhardt states that were it legal and possible to get married to his beloved digital camera he would currently be on honeymoon.

“Sure, I’d get weird looks while snuggling up to my Canon EOS 40D on the beach or gazing longingly at it across a candlelit table, but who cares when you’re in love?,” Mr Bernhardt comments.

He adds that the Canon Eos 40D is equipped with the manufacturer’s 10.1-megapixel complementary metal oxide semiconductor sensor and this allows for a level of range and clarity that he states is exceptional.

The article concludes by suggesting that for those looking to upgrade from a basic point-and-click compact digital camera the digital single lens reflex-equipped Canon is a simple transition.

The manufacturer’s range of digital cameras also includes the ten-megapixel Canon Ixus 90 IS Silver.

A “decent amateur photographer” has discussed his use of a Canon ESO 450D for taking panoramic shots.

Writing on Gearlog, Geoff Fox said he recently snapped the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges in New York, producing what he thinks is the best photograph he has ever taken.

To do so, he took 11 shots using the Canon ESO 450D with a Sigma 30mm F1.4 lens.

And for budding panorama photographers, he gave some tips, including using a tripod at night and manually focusing the camera when possible.

Using a zoom lens was also recommended by Mr Fox, who said it is not necessarily a negative thing if the zoom lens produces some spatial distortion.

When it comes to actually taking the photograph, keep steady and make sure the camera is aligned with the horizon. After taking one shot, move along a little bit and make sure there is lots of overlap so there are lots of different choices for the final product.

Meanwhile, Canon has a range of compact cameras available for those who are looking for a new model, such as the Canon Ixus 970 Silver which has a ten megapixel resolution and a 5x optical zoom.

Following the announcement of a new range of digital cameras, Canon has unveiled a number of other related products.

Pocket Lint reports that the manufacturer’s Canon EOS 50D was the main announcement that will be “hogging a lot of the attention” in the digital camera sector but added that its new printers and scanners were also noteworthy.

In terms of printers, Canon boosted its Pixma all-in-one photo printing range seven new models, including some that are equipped with the firm’s Auto Photo Fix (APF) Auto Scan Mode (ASM) and ChromaLife100+ (CL) technologies.

APF is described as an image correction facility, whereas AS is designed to make scanning images an easier process. CL, on the other hand, “is claimed to deliver longer lasting, fade resistant photos,” the article added.

Canon’s “trio of new scanners”, it concluded, also offer “faster scanning speeds and higher resolutions [than] their predecessors”.

The Canon PowerShot SX110IS, PowerShot E1, A1000 IS and A2000 IS are among the other cameras the company has also recently unveiled.

Canon has announced the launch of a new range of digital cameras, including two that are aimed at entry-level users.

In addition to the high performance, nine-megapixel Canon PowerShot SX110IS and the style-conscious Canon PowerShot E1, the manufacturer is to add to its range of A-series compact models, Trusted Reviews reports.

The site states that the Canon A1000 IS and Canon A2000 IS will both boast a ten-megapixel sensor, as well as optical image stabilisation, DIGIC III processing, 30fps VGA video capabilities and a 3200 ISO maximum sensitivity.

However, the article notes that there are some differences between the two cameras that will separate the two on their release next month.

“The A2000 IS has a 6x optical zoom lens and a 3.0-inch LCD monitor and is available in gunmetal and silver, while the A1000 IS has a 4x zoom lens, a 2.5-inch monitor and comes in a range of colours, blue, brown or silver,” it adds.

In addition both models offer 17 shooting modes and face detection technology and are likely to be up against rival models from Panasonic and Samsung.

Canon’s latest range of digital cameras continues the company’s dedication to providing young consumers an entry-level photography solution.

Commenting on the launch of its latest ten-megapixel model, the Canon PowerShot E1, the manufacturer said that the colourful model is designed to be simple and stylish.

Canon admits that the PowerShot E1 digital camera is targeted squarely at the “teen and tween markets” and is ideal for slumber parties, concerts or graduation celebrations.

Commenting on the new model, Canon US’ senior vice president and general manager for consumer imaging Yuichi Ishizuka said that the E-series models offered young people the opportunity to get involved with the joy of photography.

“Canon keeps photography fun and inspiring for memory-seekers of all ages by producing a camera that is relevant to a younger market,” he said.

The camera features a 4x optical zoom-lens, image stabilisation, face detection and is available in white, blue and pink.

Three new ten-megapixel compact cameras have been added to the Canon PowerShot range, according to reports.

Pocket Lint states that the manufacturer has boosted its range with units that are around 25 per cent slimmer than their predecessors and are expected to be available next month.

The Canon PowerShot A1000 IS is noted as a replacement for the A580 and the Canon PowerShot A2000 IS was suggested as the successor to the manufacturer’s A720.

It adds that the third in the selection, the Canon PowerShot E1, “has been launched with the claim that it is designed by women for women bringing ‘head-turning, feminine style’ to the range”.

Easy Mode will feature on all models and will be just one of 17 various shooting modes that can be used alongside face and motion detection as well as red-eye management.

The Canon PowerShot A580 is an eight-megapixel model available now for under £100.

Canon has announced that the number of digital cameras it has now shipped has reached 100 million.

The manufacturer states that of its 106 models currently available - which include the Canon PowerShot A470 and Canon Ixus 870 - it has now reached this milestone and will launch a new model soon to mark the achievement.

It is reported that the new compact digital camera will be a special colour variation on one of its existing models, with the company claiming that it is set for release “in the near future”.

Commenting on the news of its 100 million milestone, Canon’s European head of consumer imaging Mogens Jensen said the firm was “delighted” to have remained a market leader in the sector.

“Canon pledges to continue searching for new technologies, and new designs, that let everyone capture their most precious moments,” he said.

The Canon PowerShot A470 is a 7.1-megapixel model available in a range of colours and the Canon Ixus 870 is an eight-megapixel unit available in black and silver.

A new digital single-lens reflex (SLR) camera from Canon has been put to the test by DP Review this week.

According to the site, the Mark III version of the Canon EOS-1Ds has improved significantly on its predecessor, but has retained a number of its better qualities.

The 21.1-megapixel camera is equipped with the manufacturer’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System as well as a three-inch TFT LCD screen capable of displaying 230,000 pixels and live view technology.

Improvements include the placement of the ISO button placement, a new joystick and a high level of resolution quality.

“The Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III is good as it gets and for many users will offer a genuine, viable alternative to a medium format digital system,” the article concludes.

However, it does add that although “essentially, peerless” the camera is “undoubtedly pricey”, which could see some consumers turn to more compact models - such as the ten-megapixel Canon Ixus 970.

A new digital camera from Canon continues the company’s trend for offering well-built models that deliver.

Unbeatable reports that the manufacturer has added to its range with the ten-megapixel Canon Ixus 85, a camera which offers a 2.5-inch LCD screen, 3x optical zoom and a host of other features.

Motion detection, optical image stabilisation, face recognition and red-eye correction are all integrated into the Canon Ixus 85 and the model makes use of the manufactuerr’s DIGIC III processor.

“Canon always seems to get it right when it comes to design with strong all metal bodies that combine class and sophistication with quality,” the site states, adding that the Canon Ixus 85 “is an excellent camera and will do you proud”.

Other cameras in the range include the eight-megapixel Canon Ixus 80, available in silver and pink, as well as the ten-megapixel Canon Ixus 80 - which comes in silver.

People looking to upgrade their existing camera could be interested in a new model from Canon, one review has suggested.

According to an article for the Trusted Reviews website, the Canon EOS 450D does come with a hefty price tag for an entry-level digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) model but will win over a number of photographers.

It states that the unit could be considered a great trade up for those who currently have a Canon EOS 300D or 350D and adds that in terms of the images it produces, the Canon EOS 450D is worth a look.

“It offers outstanding performance, superior picture quality and a useful level of control and versatility that will be a good progression from [the Canon EOS 300D or 350D],” it concludes.

Features praised include Live View, improved resolution and the inclusion of a larger screen than has been available on some of its predecessors.

For those looking for a more compact camera, the Canon Ixus 90 IS is a ten-megapixel model available in silver.