Advanced photography for all: the PowerShot A650 IS and PowerShot A720 IS

Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 20 August, 2007: Canon today strengthens its PowerShot A-Series range with two feature-packed new models. The elegant PowerShot A650 IS offers a range-leading 12.1 Megapixel CCD, 6x optical zoom lens and a 2.5” vari-angle LCD, while the compact PowerShot A720 IS combines an 8.0 Megapixel CCD with a 6x optical zoom lens. Equipped with optical Image Stabilizer technology1 and advanced high ISO capabilities, both cameras offer a comprehensive solution to image blur.

Replacing the PowerShot A640 and PowerShot A710 IS respectively, the PowerShot A650 IS and A720 IS also benefit from Canon’s
DIGIC III processor1, which powers Face Detection AF/AE/FE and
Red-Eye Correction2 for improved people shots.

“The PowerShot A650 IS and PowerShot A720 IS incorporate several features usually associated with high-end cameras in two affordable, compact packages,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. “This makes both models an attractive proposition for novices and experienced camera users alike.”

Features at a glance:

PowerShot A650 IS

-12.1 Megapixels and 6x optical zoom
-Total anti-blur solution with optical Image Stabilizer, High ISO Auto and Auto ISO Shift
-2.5” vari-angle LCD with real-image zoom optical viewfinder
-DIGIC III with Face Detection AF/AE/FE and Red-Eye Correction in playback
-21 shooting modes including full manual control and Long Play VGA movies
-Optional accessories including lenses and waterproof case

PowerShot A720 IS

-8.0 Megapixels and 6x optical zoom
-Optical Image Stabilizer and High ISO Auto to combat image blur
-DIGIC III with Face Detection AF/AE/FE and Red-Eye Correction in playback
-2.5” LCD with real-image zoom optical viewfinder
-19 shooting modes including full manual control and Long Play VGA movies
-Optional accessories including lenses and waterproof case