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Classic Colours with Enduring Style - Canon Unveils Irresistible new IXUS Digital Camera
Express yourself with Canon's IXUS 80 IS colour range

Sydney, 24th January 2008 - Destined to capture the hearts of the style conscious, Canon Australia's new IXUS 80 IS digital camera is highly desirable. The classically coloured models combine Canon's iconic IXUS design with advanced technology, to deliver stunning image quality.

"The IXUS 80IS has powerful presence and performance and will certainly stand out in a crowd," stated Kimberley Langton, Product Manager - Digital Still Cameras, Consumer Imaging Products Group, Canon Australia. "The stunning colour variations are a distinctive feature and are ideal for people passionate about expressing their individuality".

Flawless Images
Canon's pursuit of innovative technologies continually sets the Canon IXUS range apart from the competition. Advanced technologies for optimum, spontaneous capture showcased in the IXUS 80 IS include Optical Image Stabilizer, Motion Detection Technology and Noise Reduction Technology. These combine to ensure blurring is controlled in an intuitive fashion, for even more gorgeous photographs.

The enhanced DiGIC III image processor delivers innovative features for photographing people, including in-camera red-eye correction. In addition, the improved Face Detection with White Balance (WB) ensures perfect skin tones, focus and lighting for photographing friends in any social setting.

Boasting an 8.0-megapixel CCD and 3x Optical Zoom Lens, the IXUS 80 IS provides the ultimate in image quality in a compact and stylish design.

Striking Design. Distinctive Colours
The striking, lightly curved and coloured body puts this model in a class of its own. Users can choose from Blue, Camel, Pink, Brown or Silver, depending on their style or personal preference.

Canon's impressive 2.5-inch PureColor LCD screen faithfully reproduces colour as seen, so viewing and sharing your carefree images with friends is easy. The large screen is also dirt and scratch resistant, perfect for slipping into a handbag or pocket.

Key Features:
  • 8.0-megapixel CCD
  • 3x Optical Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
  • Face Detection Technology with In Camera Red Eye Correction
  • 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen
  • Five Classic Colours

    Pricing and Availability
    The Canon IXUS 80IS will be available from March 2008 through Canon dealers nationally. For more information customers can contact Canon on 1800 021 167, or visit the website at canon.com.au.

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