Canon announces IXUS 300 HS

*** UPDATE
Prices now available for the Canon IXUS 300 HS - $449 incl. GST. No ETA at this time, however.
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Canon have today announced a new additional to their popular IXUS range, the IXUS 300 HS.

This new camera combines a new back-illuminated CMOS sensor with the DiG!C 4 processor to create Canon's new HS system, claimed to reduce noise and enhance image quality in low-light conditions, thanks also to a large f/2 aperture lens.

Key features:

• 10.0 Megapixel High Sensitivity CMOS Sensor
• 3.8x Optical Zoom
• High Definition Movie Recording
• Intelligent Auto
• Intelligent Flash Exposure
• 28mm Wide Angle Lens
• 3.0 inch Wide PureColour II LCD Screen
• DiG!C 4 Image Processor
• TruCapture Technology

HD movie recording, an exceptional 8.4 frames per second burst rate (the fastest of any Canon compact to date), and a new super-slow motion movie function means that this camera offers more than just improved stills.

The Canon IXUS 300 HS will be available in silver, black and red models and is expected to ship early June 2010. Pricing is not yet available.