New entry-level Canon PowerShot digital cameras

Canon today launched its new compact PowerShot A620, A610 and A410, its AA-battery powered digital cameras that are esigned for both novice and entry-level photographers. The PowerShot A620 and A610 digital cameras feature a sleek new body design and powerful new features, including: 7.1 and 5.0 megapixel CCDs (respectively), 4x optical zoom, a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4.1, both manual and automatic (20) shooting modes, a 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD screen, a 9-piont AiAF "smart" autofocus system, option vertical/horizontal grid lines, and full compatibility with wide-angle, telephoto and macro supplementary lenses. The PowerShot A410 delivers a 3.2 megapixel CCD image sensor, 3.2x optical zoom lens, a 1.5-inch LCD screen, eight scene modes, VGA movie mode, and USB 2.0 connectivity. The Canon PowerShot A620 ($400), A610 ($300) and A410 ($150) digital cameras will be available in September.

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