Canon announces the EOS 450D, IXUS 80 IS, Powershot A470, Powershot A580 and A590IS

Canon has announced the release of 5 new camera models, available in February and March. Pricing should be available on the first of February and we will accept pre-orders. Order ASAP, stock of new models is usually limited!  Details below:

Canon 450D (late March)

Key Features:

• 12 megapixels
• 3" LCD
• LiveView LCD
• Digic III image processor

*We are told this model is not a replacement for the 400D, but an additionnal option that will cost $300 to $400 more...

IXUS 80 IS (late March)

Key Features:

• 8 megapixels
• 3x optical zoom with image stabilizer
• 2.5" LCD 
• Digic III image processor
• Face detect
• Motion detection
• available in 5 colours

Powershot A470 (late February)

Key Features:

• 7.1 megapixels
• 3.4x optical zoom 
• 2.5" LCD 
• Digic III image processor
• Face detect
• Motion detection
• available in 3 colours

Powershot A580 (late February)

Key Features:

• 8 megapixels
• 4x optical zoom 
• 2.5" LCD 
• Digic III image processor
• Face detect
• Motion detection

Powershot A590 IS (late February)

Key Features:

• 8 megapixels
• 4x optical zoom with image stabilizer
• 2.5" LCD 
• Digic III image processor
• Manual controls
• Face detect
• Motion detection