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Canon Launches New DV Camcorders, Compact Photo Printers, and Color Flatbed Scanner

Canon announced a flurry of new products at CES. The mini DV camcorders starting at $349 are going to be hot products in 2005. Here are the press release quotes:

Elura 90, Elura 85 and Elura 80 Mini DV Camcorders — The Elura 80 (estimated selling price of $549*), Elura 85 (estimated selling price of $599*) and Elura 90 (estimated selling price of $699*) combine Canon's optics, video and camera technology in one dynamic product. The new models incorporate Canon's DV Photo Plus system, the integration of Canon's world-renowned optics and the company's exclusive DIGIC DV image processor with a 1.33 megapixel CCD image sensor and the Print-And-Share feature that accelerates image transfer from Canon camcorders to a compatible computer or printer. The result is video and still pictures and prints of spectacular color, clarity and detail.

ZR300, ZR200 and ZR100 Mini DV Camcorders — Canon's ZR series of Mini DV camcorders have been designed as an entry-level line of camcorders that deliver a practical and affordable solution for consumer video recording needs. These easy to use models — the ZR100 (estimated selling price of $349*), ZR200 (estimated selling price of $399*), and ZR300 (estimated selling price of $499*) — are the right choice for first time users.

Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP-400 — Replacing the popular CP-220 compact photo printer, Canon's new Compact Photo Printer SELPHY CP-400 allows consumers to make beautiful photos and postcards in approximately 81 seconds **. This portable new dye sublimation device creates water and fade resistant prints that last up to 100 years***.

PIXMA iP90 Mobile Printer — Based on the award-winning Canon i80 printer, the PIXMA iP90 mobile printer is loaded with new features including faster text and graphics printing speeds, new Save Black Ink Mode printing mode and a new Use Composite Black Mode. The new PIXMA iP90 printer will be available in January for an estimated selling price of $249.99*.

CanoScan LiDE 500F Color Image Scanner — The CanoScan LiDE 500F Color Image Scanner features unique 3-way design, high-resolution, USB 2.0 bus-powered interface and ability to scan positive and negative 35mm film in a futuristic-looking high-tech design. The LiDE 500F will be available in January for an estimated selling price of $129.99*.