Here’s my review of the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS, Canon’s prosumer ultra-zoom camera which has a CMOS sensor, full manual controls, full HD (1080p) movie mode, 4 FPS burst mode and a whole lot of other goodies. You can also check out photos taken straight out of the camera in the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS photo gallery. What are you waiting for? Hit that link for the full review of the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS.

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Here’s the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Photo Gallery containing full-sized pictures taken by the camera. Be sure to check out the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS review for more about the camera.

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Canon announced their new EOS Rebel T1i aka EOS 500D today, which is mainly a 450D with more megapixels, a higher resolution LCD and movie mode (With a few other things like Creative Auto thrown in).

Canon EOS Rebel T1i aka EOS 500D
(Entry-level digital SLR camera)

• 15 megapixel CMOS sensor
• Dust reduction
• DIGIC 4 imaging processor
• Same old 9 point AF (1 center cross-type point)
• 3 inch super-high resolution LCD (same as the 50D and 5D Mark II?)
• Live view with contrast detect autofocus
• Full manual controls and Creative Auto mode (just like the 50D)
• 3.4 FPS burst mode up to 170 JPEG or 9 RAW photos
• 1080p (1920 x 1080 at 20 FPS) movie mode with sound; no continuous autofocus
• Takes SD/SDHC memory cards
• Uses a lithium-ion battery
• Available in May for $800 (body only) or $900 (18-55 IS kit lens)

Canon also announced an entry-level Speedlite external flash, called the 270EX. This new flash is more powerful than the old 220EX it replaces and has a upward-rotating head that can be tilted up to 90 degrees for bounce flash.

Need a LOT of zoom in a small camera? Check this out: I’ve just published my review of the Olympus Stylus 9000 (aka Mju 9000), a pocket-sized camera with a huge 10X optical zoom lens packed into it. I’ve also put on the Olympus Stylus 9000 photo gallery with full-sized photos in it. Hit the link to find out how the camera performs.

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I’ve posted the Olympus Stylus 9000 aka Mju 9000 Photo Gallery which contains full-sized pictures taken by the camera. Be sure to check out the Olympus Stylus 9000 aka Mju 9000 review for details and about this pocketable 10X zoom camera.

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Here’s my review of the Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 aka Mju Tough 6000, a compact and rugged camera from Olympus with tap control. Along with the review, I’ve got the Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 photo gallery posted as well.

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I’ve posted the Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 aka Mju Tough 6000 Photo Gallery which contains full-sized pictures taken by the camera. Be sure to check out the Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 aka Mju Tough 6000 review for details and an opinion about this rugged, waterproof camera.

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