Pre-PMA
2004: Canon has today revealed its submission to the eight megapixel
race, the PowerShot Pro1. The Pro1 has a unique lens, it's the first time
Canon has placed it's professional "L-series" label on the fixed
lens of a digital camera. The 28 - 200 mm equiv. (7x) lens has a maximum
aperture of F2.4 to F3.5 features a USM (ultrasonic motor) for zoom. Canon
are satisfied classifying this lens with the "L-series" label
because it incorporates both UD (ultra-low dispersion) and fluorite lens
elements. The Pro1 has an eight megapixel CCD sensor, 2.0" fliip-out
LCD monitor (235,000 pixels) and electronic viewfinder (also 235,000 pixels).
The Pro1 will be priced at $999 in the US and €1199 in Europe. Exclusive:
We have a hands-on preview of the Pro1 online.
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Pre-PMA
2004: Canon has today revealed its submission to the eight megapixel
race, the PowerShot Pro1. The Pro1 has a unique lens, it's the first time
Canon has placed it's professional "L-series" label on the fixed
lens of a digital camera. The 28 - 200 mm equiv. (7x) lens has a maximum
aperture of F2.4 to F3.5 features a USM (ultrasonic motor) for zoom. Canon
are satisfied classifying this lens with the "L-series" label
because it incorporates both UD (ultra-low dispersion) and fluorite lens
elements. The Pro1 has an eight megapixel CCD sensor, 2.0" fliip-out
LCD monitor (235,000 pixels) and electronic viewfinder (also 235,000 pixels).
The Pro1 will be priced at $999 in the US and €1199 in Europe. Exclusive:
We have a hands-on preview of the Pro1 online.