Canon Powershot A580 Announced

Canon have announced the new Canon Powershot A580 - it features an 8 megapixel sensor, a 4x optical zoom lens, a 2.5" screen, face detection focus, and takes AA batteries. It will be available from March priced at £139:

"This camera has features including an 8.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5-inch CCD, DIGIC III Image Processor, 4x optical zoom lens and 2.5-inch LCD monitor. It uses two AA batteries to shoot up to approx. 220 images (based on the CIPA standard when the LCD monitor is on), and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards for the recording media. Images are utilized with a direct print compatible printer, computer and TV via Hi-Speed USB. The dimensions (excluding protrusions) of the main body are 94.3 x 64.7 x 40.8 mm (3.7 x 2.6 x 1.6 in.) and the weight is approximately 175 g (6.2 oz.)."