Canon announce new DSLR's, lenses and flash units.

A feast on goodies have been announced from Canon today following the last weeks sales conference in Sydney. First to be unveiled where two new DSLR's, the entry-level EOS 1100D and the eagerly anticipated EOS 600D.

The EOS 1100D is built around the latest Digic 4 processor and features a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor, extended ISO range, 9-point Auto Focus, a 2.7" TFT LCD display as well as the ability to shoot HD (1280x720p) movies. Designed as the perfect stepping stone for users of compact cameras, the 1100D will be the camera of choice for first-time DSLR users.

The EOS 600D sits in the upper levels of the Canon DSLR range and boasts some interesting new features including Scene Intelligent Auto plus a selection of five creative filters including a 'Fish eye lens effect'. A tilt and swivel 3" LCD is also included as well as an 18 Megapixel CMOS sensor (as seen in the 550D), Full HD (1920x1080p) movie recording and the ability to remotely control flash units using the built in flash (very nice!)

As well as adding some more Compact cameras to their extensive range, Canon also announced the production of its 60 millionth EF lens (first introduced in 1987) along with the launch of updated versions of both its 500mm and 600mm f4L IS USM pro lenses and the news that an EF200-400mm f4L IS pro lens will be available later in the year featuring a built in 1.4x teleconverter. 

And finally Canon also announced the 320EX and 270EXII speedlite flash units. The 320EX will feature a video light as well as the option of being controlled wirelessly by the EOS 600D or similar controllers. The 270EXII will replace the 270EX with the addition of a wireless slave mode.

For more info visit the Canon website