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Today, Canon announced two new entry-level PowerShot A-Series models, the 7.1MP PowerShot A550 and the 5.0MP PowerShot A460 digital cameras. According to Canon these cameras are the perfect upgrade for owners of existing entry-level cameras and they also provide a smooth transition for first-time digital camera users. As with previous PowerShot A-Series, A550 and A460 are powered by two AA-size batteries. (We highly recommend using rechargeable NiMH batteries.)

Like all the PowerShot digital cameras, these new additions to the A-series work seamlessly with Canon's SELPHY CP photo printers. Users simply connect their PowerShot digital camera to the printer, press the Print/Share button, and prints emerge. Canon's digital cameras are PictBridge compatible.

The new PowerShot A550 digital camera is a 7.1MP model with a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2-inch LCD screen. It features Canon's renowned DIGIC II image processor for crisp, vibrant images, responsive performance, and low power consumption. Replacing last year's popular PowerShot A530 digital camera, the new model offers not only higher resolution and a bigger LCD screen, but also better battery life, compatibility with MMC, SD and SDHC memory cards, and an enhanced movie mode that can record 30fps VGA clips.

The new PowerShot A460 digital camera features 5.0MP resolution with a 4x optical zoom lens and a 2-inch LCD screen, up from 4.0MP and a 1.8-inch LCD screen on last year's PowerShot A430 model. The new camera also incorporates Canon's renowned DIGIC II image processor, which delivers superb image quality, fast performance, and excellent battery life. This camera is available in silver, blue, and red.

Price and Availability

Both cameras will be available in March and will carry selling prices of $199.99 and $149.99 (US MSRP), respectively.

Ordering

Order the PowerShot A550 Digital Camera from Amazon.com*.
Order the PowerShot A460 Digital Camera from Amazon.com.

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