Canon PowerShot SX1 IS US Release Officially Confirmed [1080p HD Video, 20x Ultra Zoom]

Whilst running the risk of becoming Canon Central on TFTS today what with all their new camera announcements, we felt obliged to offer a heads up for our US based readers as, following a great deal of feedback from US consumers, Canon have just confirmed that their PowerShot SX1 IS – which has been available in non-US markets fro a while – is at last to get is US release.

Canon bill their PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera as being a 10.0-Megapixel powerhouse incorporating a CMOS image sensor and 1080p Full HD Movie mode, both first-in-class features for a PowerShot camera, resulting in superb image quality and enhanced flexibility. Still images can be captured easily with a 20x wide-angle Optical Zoom lens (equivalent to 28-560 mm) with Optical Image Stabilization and a 2.8-inch vari-angle wide-format LCD for great on-camera viewing and editing. What’s more, this camera offers a full range of shooting and recording modes, including RAW + JPEG for ultimate creative control. While the camera is in Movie Mode, the PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera can easily play back video and view photos on an HDTV, via a built-in HDMI connector. With all these great features and now Full HD Movie Mode, the PowerShot SX1 IS Digital Camera is the perfect complement to a DSLR.

Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Key Features:

• 20x wide-angle (28mm, f/2.8) optical zoom with optical Image Stabilizer
• 10.0 Megapixel resolution
• Canon CMOS sensor for full resolution continuous 4fps shooting
• Full HD (1080p, 30fps) movies plus HDMI output
• DIGIC 4 for outstanding images and fast response times
• Shooting modes include full manual control
• Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB plus Face Select & Track and FaceSelf-Timer
• Targets blur with High ISO Auto, optical Image Stabilizer, Motion Detection and Servo AF
• Auto Red-Eye Correction in shooting and playback
• i-Contrast boosts brightness and retains detail in dark areas
• 2.8″ widescreen vari-angle LCD II with wide viewing angle
• Multi Control Dial and customizable My Menu

Canon have stated that their PowerShot SX1 IS will begin shipping in the US as of April and will retail for around the $600 price point.