Capturebuzz

Canon has just announced release of the PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH camera that continues the traditional eye-catching sleek styling common to the ELPH line while incorporating the most up-to-date innovations in camera engineering. The 8MP sensor insures enough resolution for photo-quality prints up to 16×22″ in size. The DIGIC III processor produces the lowest noise combined with must-have features such as Face Detection technology and automatic Red-eye Correction.

Features

• 8.0MP 1/2.5″ CCD Sensor
• 4x Optical Image Stabilized zoom lens
• DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection
• High-resolution 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflection coating
• Sensitivity range up to ISO 1600 for sharper photos in low light
• 18 Shooting Modes including 11 Special Scene Modes
• Print/Share Button for direct-printing and downloading
• Powered by rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (NB-5L)
• Windows Vista Ready

Creative Light Effects

A new special scene mode called “Creative Light Effects” brings more fun capturing night scenes. You can select an effect before shooting, then it transforms background bright spots to stars, hearts, music notes and more.

Movie Mode

Select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels), with frame rates of 30 fps and 15 fps for recording up to 1 hour or 4GB.

Fast Frame Rate (QVGA; 320 x 240 pixels) recording at 60 fps for up to 1 minute, Compact Movie Mode (QQVGA; 160 x 120 pixels) recording at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes, and Time Lapse (640 x 480) recording at 1 or 2 sec. intervals.

Price and Availability

The PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH camera will be available in June for a price of $399.99 (US MSRP).

Note: Outside the USA, this camera is branded as the Canon IXUS 950 IS.