Digital Home Thoughts: Canon Releases New Digital IXUS (Elph) Models

"Canon today strengthens its reputation for excellence in digital compact camera design with two new models: the slimmest ever Digital IXUS model, the 12.1 Megapixel Digital IXUS 100 IS, and the 10 Megapixel Digital IXUS 95 IS. Both models feature a new Smart Auto mode, which uses Canon's Scene Detection Technology to help users take great shots with ease. The Digital IXUS 100 IS also includes the option to shoot HD movies (1280 x 720, 30fps) and HDMI connectivity."

It seems like I've been waiting forever for this to happen: Canon finally released a point and shoot camera with HD video! We've seen 720p recording on small cameras for about two years now, going back to a Kodak camera if memory serves, and all the while Canon and Nikon, the two big guns in the camera industry, seemed to ignore this move toward HD video. These are the European model numbers, so after I post this I'll jump over to Canon USA's site and see what's new there...

UPDATE: Looks like the IXUS 100 IS is the PowerShot SD870 IS over here in North America. It comes in four swanky colours, including black, silver, a tacky gold, and a ruby red. The IXUS 95 IS is the PowerShot SD1200 IS and is available in even more colours...