Capturing stunning photographs is as simple as point and shoot with the new PowerShot A800

United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, 5th January 2011 - Canon today announces the launch of the PowerShot A800, an affordable and easy to use compact digital camera that makes capturing the perfect picture as simple as point and shoot. With Smart Auto mode the PowerShot A800 enables everyone, from first time photographers to casual snappers, to capture and enjoy Canon quality stills in seconds.

Stylish design, smart features   
Available in a red, silver, black or blue-grey finish, the PowerShot A800 combines a subtle, soft-edged design with a genuine Canon lens to deliver Canon image quality at an affordable price.  Compact enough to slip in a pocket, the PowerShot A800 offers 10.0 Megapixels, a 3.3x optical zoom and a bright 6.2 cm (2.5”) LCD display to make capturing and sharing images quick, easy and fun.

Fantastic photographs – wherever you are  
The PowerShot A800 features Smart Auto mode which automatically detects up to 19 different scenes and applies the best picture settings for the conditions, so whether you’re taking photos of people, landscapes, sunsets or close subjects, you can rely on Canon know-how to take the best picture. When shooting indoors or capturing moving subjects, the Blur Reduction mode helps to put an end to blurry images. If you’re feeling more creative you can choose Super Vivid or Poster Effect for more colourful and artistic results.

The PowerShot A800 has the added benefit of being powered by two AA batteries, making them easy to replace if you’re ever out of power on the go.

Snap, shoot and share
Upload and share high quality video footage directly from the
PowerShot A800 using the YouTube™ upload software.  Free membership to the CANON iMAGE GATEWAY means users can store, share and edit photos and videos with friends and family. The CANON iMAGE GATEWAY offers 2GB of online space, allowing users to showcase their creativity in a quick and simple way.

PowerShot A800 – key features:

• 10.0 Megapixels

• 3.3x optical zoom lens

• 6.2 cm (2.5”) LCD

• Smart Auto mode

• Blur Reduction mode

• Easy to use design

• 16 Shooting modes including FaceSelf-Timer

• DIGIC III

• Long Play Movies

• AA Batteries

Pricing and Availability
The PowerShot A800 is available from February 2011, priced at £79.00/€99.00 RRP incl. VAT