The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 95 IS) is a new 10 megapixel entry-level digital camera. Optical Image Stabilization, 3x zoom lens, a 2.5 inch LCD screen and new Smart AUTO mode complete the SD1200 IS’ headline features. The Canon SD1200 IS will be available in dark gray, blue, pink, green, light gray and orange in mid-March for $229.99 / £249.00 / €299.00 (silver, grey, blue and pink in the UK).

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Whether the activity du jour involves dancing ‘til dawn, attending a black-tie gala or a quiet evening for two, Canon’s colorfully clad Digital ELPH Cameras are there to capture the magic of the moment and preserve the memory for years to come. Their substantive and stylish box and circle design, and striking colors, are the perfect complement to any situation and offer both the fashion-forward and feature-hungry photographer an all-in-one must-have camera.

The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH Camera is a great entry-level ELPH camera and comes in six bright colors, including dark gray, blue, pink, green, light gray and orange. With features such as Smart AUTO and 10.0-Megapixels of resolution, printing large-size images with clarity and detail is a breeze. The PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH Camera is scheduled to be available in mid-March for an estimated retail price of $229.99.

Key features:
Slim, stylish IXUS design in silver, grey, blue or pink
10.0 Megapixels
3.0x optical zoom with optical Image Stabilizer
Smart Auto mode with Scene Detection Technology
DIGIC 4 for ultra-fast responsiveness and superb image quality
Combats blur with IS and Motion Detection Technology
People shots made easy with Face Detection Technology, plus Face Self-Timer and Auto Red-Eye Correction
2.5” PureColor LCD II
i-Contrast brightens dark areas without blowing out correctly-exposed areas

About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions. Its parent company, Canon Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), a top patent holder of technology, ranked third overall in the U.S. in 2008†, with global revenues of US $45 billion, is listed as number seven in the computer industry on Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2008 list, and is on the 2008 BusinessWeek list of “Top 100 Brands.” At Canon, we care because caring is essential to living together in harmony. Founded upon a corporate philosophy of Kyosei – “all people, regardless of race, religion or culture, harmoniously living and working together into the future” – Canon U.S.A. supports a number of social, youth, educational and other programs, including environmental and recycling initiatives. Additional information about these programs can be found at www.usa.canon.com/kyosei. To keep apprised of the latest news from Canon U.S.A., sign up for the Company’s RSS news feed by visiting www.usa.canon.com/RSS.

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