New Canon PowerShot SX500 IS With 30x Zoom Lens

The Canon PowerShot SX500 IS, a 16-megapixel compact camera with a huge 30x 24-720mm (equivalent) optical zoom lens, was announced today. The SX500 IS superzoom camera’s 30x zoom lens makes it a great all-purpose choice for families, small businesses and travelers who want as much flexibility as possible. To help keep long zoom and low light photos sharp, the SX500 IS is equipped with Canon’s Intelligent IS optical image stabilization. The SX500 IS records 720p HD video as well as 16-megapixel still images and has a full range of shooting modes, including aperture priority, shutter priority full manual, pre-programmed scene modes and Creative Filters like Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, Monochrome and Super Vivid.

The Canon PowerShot SX500 IS will be available next month – September, 2012. At US $329.99, it’s a great value for students, families and small business owners looking for a powerful, full-featured camera that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg.

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Press Release >>