Canon launches PowerShot D10, its first digital waterproof camera

Continuing our series of posts covering the Canon Spring Collection event in London last week we introduce the PowerShot D10, Canon’s first waterproof camera in its digital range.

Clearly targeted at sports enthusiasts, particularly snowboarders, snorkelers  and mountaineers, the D10 can be dropped, thrown and even used in underwater — and it still works!

The D10 is waterproof to 10m so is usable for shallow diving and can withstand impact with hard surfaces from up to 1.22m. Its dust-proof and will continue to function at temperatures as low as -10°C.

The sensor boasts a resolution of 12.1 megapixels and a 3x zoom lens allows easy cropping. The built-in stabilizer keeps the image steady on maximum zoom.

Along with the other cameras on show the D10 features numerous software technologies that make taking decent snaps easy including:

• Smart Auto mode
• Scene Detection Technology
• Motion Detection Technology
• Face Detection Technology
• Blink Detection,
• i-Contrast

Other key features include:

• Waterproof (to 10m), shockproof (1.22m), freeze-proof (-10°C), dust-proof digital camera
• 12.1 Megapixels
• 3.0x optical zoom with optical Image Stabilizer
• Smart Auto mode with Scene Detection Technology
• DIGIC 4 for ultra-fast response, superb image quality and intelligent
• Exceptionally bright 2.5” PureColor LCD II with 2mm protective shield
• Combats blur with IS and Motion Detection Technology
• People shots made easy with Face Detection Technology, Face Select & Track and Blink Detection
• Optional accessory system includes Shoulder & Neck Strap Set and Carabiner Strap  plus Front Cover
• Range of shooting modes and Special Scene modes
• 30fps VGA movies

The PowerShot D10 will be available from end of April 2009 priced at $479.00.

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