Canon have announced the new Canon Digital IXUS 85 IS / Powershot SD770 IS - the ultra compact camera features a 10 megapixel sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, optical image stabilisation, and a 2.5″ screen, and an optical viewfinder, it will be available in silver or silver and black and promises 300 shots with the screen on, or 700 shots with the screen off:

“This camera has features including a 10.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD, DIGIC III Image Processor, 3x optical zoom lens with a shift-type optical Image Stabilizer (IS) system and 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle.

It uses new compact, high capacity Battery Pack NB-6L to shoot up to approx. 300 images (based on the CIPA standard when the LCD monitor is on), and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards for the recording media. Images are utilized with a direct print compatible printer, computer and TV via Hi-Speed USB. The dimensions (excluding protrusions) of the main body are 86.0 x 54.0 x 20.4 mm (3.4 x 2.1 x 0.8 in.) and the weight is approximately 130 g (4.6 oz.).”

View Canon IXUS 85 IS Sample Photos

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