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The first ever Canon waterproof camera – the PowerShot D10

Preparing itself for the Photo Marketing Association trade show (also known as PMA), which is to take place in Las Vegas, March 3-5, Canon announced an impressive number of cameras that are to be launched in the market. Impressive, the number of devices, this isn’t something we can say about the devices themselves.

The only one which stands out is the Canon PowerShot D10, which is the first waterproof digital compact camera, equipped with an impressive 12.1 megapixel resolution. The camera was designed for all those who live an adventurous life, who have the most active lifestyles possible and combines tough qualities with outstanding image quality. Therefore, it doesn’t matter if you’re surfing, skiing, snorkeling or mountaineering, because the PowerShot D10 is the perfect companion.

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The features it comes equipped with include: the 12.1 megapixel resolution, a 3x optical zoom provided with optical Image Stabilizer, resistance to water (up to 10 meters), shocks (1.22 meters), freeze (-10 degrees Celsius) and to dust, Smart Auto mode with Scene Detection Technology, DIGIC 4 for ultra-fast response, IS and Motion Detection Technology (meant for combating blur), Face Detection Technology, Face Select, Track and Blink Detection, 30 frames per second VGA movies and the special 2.5” PureColor LCD II protected by a 2 millimeters protective shield.

If you want to keep your camera safe in all sorts of “dangerous” environments, Canon comes with a special offer consisting of protective accessories like a soft case, shoulder, neck and carabiner straps.

A great thing about this Canon waterproof camera is the fact that it gives users the possibility to increase the capacity storage with SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus and HC MMCplus card formats.

“The PowerShot D10 is a boundary-breaking camera”, said Rainer Fuehres, head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. In addition, he said that “it brings the hallmarks of the PowerShot range – exceptional imaging and ease of use – to places where many other cameras simply cannot go”.

The $329.99 camera is expected to become available sometime in May 2009.