The Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH (also known as the Canon Digital IXUS 110 IS) is a new 12 megapixel camera with a wide-angle 4x zoom lens. A new Active Display and an improved user interface, 28-112mm zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization, a 2.8 inch LCD screen, Blink Detection and new Smart AUTO mode complete the SD960 IS’ headline features. The PowerShot SD960 IS can shoot 720p HD video and it has an on-camera HDMI connector. The Canon SD960 IS will be available in silver, blue, pink and gold in mid-March for $329.99 / £349.00 / €399.00.

Canon USA Press Release

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 elegance and beauty of the Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH Camera epitomizes the ELPH series persona. The camera comes in four subtle hues, including silver, blue, pink and gold, and is equipped with a simple button layout, wide-screen 2.8-inch PureColor LCD II screen, new Active Display and an improved user interface which will intrigue both new and experienced consumers alike. Additional features include Smart AUTO, Blink Detection Technology, 12.1-Megapixel resolution, wide-angle lens (28-112 mm equivalent) and 4x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilization. Like the SD970 IS Digital ELPH model, the PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH Camera can shoot 720p HD video and it has an on-camera HDMI connector for easy playback of video and photos on an HDTV. The PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH Camera is scheduled to be available in early March for an estimated retail price of $329.99.

Key features:
Wide-angle 4x optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer
12.1 Megapixel CCD
Wide-aspect 2.8” PureColor LCD II
HD movies (1280 x 720, 30fps) and HDMI connection
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 and Face Select & Track, plus Blink Detection, Face Self-Timer and Auto Red-Eye Correction
Active Display for interactive playback
i-Contrast brightens dark areas without blowing out correctly-exposed areas
Improved User Interface with Hints & Tips
Available in silver, gold, pink, blue

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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