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Three DIWA Gold Awards to recent Canon
cameras
Canon cameras come in all shapes, sizes
and price levels, from easy-to-use amateur
models to professional D-SLRs. Three of
the most popular models have recently passed
the merciless DIWA testing procedure with
excellent results. The semi-professional
EOS 30D, the high-zoom PowerShot
S3 IS and the stylish and
compact PowerShot SD700 IS Digital
ELPH / Digital IXUS 800 IS all ranked
high in their respective classes, and proved
well within the demands of a DIWA Gold Award.
Amsterdam, December
1, 2006, 15:00 CET : DIWA (Digital
Imaging Websites Association), a world-wide
organisation of collaborating websites,
today has the pleasure of announcing DIWA
Gold Awards to three high quality Canon
models: the EOS 30D, the PowerShot
S3 IS and the PowerShot SD700 IS
Digital ELPH / Digital IXUS 800 IS.
The Canon EOS 30D is based on the
DIWA Gold winning predecessor, the EOS 20D.
At first glance, their appearance may seem
identical, apart from the larger 2.5-inch
LCD screen. Inside the ergonomic and solid
body, however, a number of advanced improvements
have been made, such as the implementation
of Canon's revolutionary "Picture Styles"
image processing parameters. Spot metering
and other useful features are also among
the improvements.
The Canon PowerShot S3 IS is also
a successor of a former DIWA Gold winner,
the PowerShot S2 IS. Higher image resolution
and improved light sensitivity, a larger
LCD screen that now features a histogram,
more scene programs and the addition of
the 16:9 wide screen format ratio are among
the many fine improvements. Many ingenious
technologies of the highly popular S2 IS
have been maintained, such as the 12x zoom
lens with optical image stabiliser, Canon's
renowned DIGIC II image processor and user-friendly
menus and controls. A more professional-like
black exterior symbolises the excellent
improvements of the S3 IS.
Canon's legendary Digital ELPH / Digital
IXUS compact camera series celebrates its
10th anniversary, during which the PowerShot
SD700 IS Digital ELPH / Digital IXUS 800
IS has topped their line-up. The combination
of a small size and advanced technologies
elevates the camera above most competitors,
with its useful Image Stabilizer as one
of many advantages. Thanks to its image
sensor with a modest 6 Mp resolution, the
PowerShot SD700 IS Digital ELPH / Digital
IXUS 800 IS provides excellent image quality
for most practical print sizes.
The international DIWA group of experts
has conducted extensive tests of the three
winners, and found they all met our criteria
for a DIWA Gold Award. These awards yet
again confirm Canon's leadership in all
three camera categories.
About DIWA
A fast growing independent, authoritative,
industry organization
The Digital Imaging Websites Association
(DIWA) is a fast growing group of independent
Web-based specialist publications dedicated
to digital imaging. DIWA harnesses the collective
talent and expertise of its members, resulting
in industry awards that command unparalleled
confidence and value, both for consumers
and the industry, alike. DIWA awards come
in the form of bronze, silver and gold medals
for various product categories.
Unique bullet-proof test scoring procedure
DIWA product test awards are exclusively
decided through the analysis of multiple
test scores from different DIWA testers,
testing different samples of the same product.
A very detailed and comprehensive standardized
scoring procedure is employed, tailored
carefully for each category of product.
Multiple testing eliminates the chance of
an isolated, unrepresentative product sample
or test error, or even hidden bias, from
affecting the trustworthiness of the overall
result.
Awards throughout the year
DIWA is also unique in its policy in issuing
awards for deserving products throughout
the year, culminating in an annual best
of the year Platinum medal awards in all
product categories.
DIWA Awards members:
- Canada: www.photoxels.com
- Czech Republic: www.fotoaparat.cz
- Denmark: www.digitalmagasinet.dk
- Germany: www.digitalkamera.de
- Netherlands: www.letsgodigital.org
- Norway: www.digit.no
- Poland: www.fotopolis.pl
- Slovenia: www.e-fotografija.com
- Spain: www.nuevafotografia.com
- Turkey: www.diginorm.com.tr
- United Kingdom: www.photographyblog.com
- United States: www.steves-digicams.com
The DIWA multi-lingual Web site
At the heart of the DIWA organisation is
its multi-lingual Web site, www.diwa-awards.com,
where you can find links to the latest reviews
published by DIWA member publications. The
site also archives DIWA awards and is designed
to aid consumers in their choice of imaging
products.
For further information about DIWA please
visit our Web site - http://www.diwa-awards.com
- or email us at info@diwa-awards.com.
Links:
- DIWA
Awards website
- Canon
30D DSLR Reviews
- Canon
S3 IS Reviews
- Canon
SD700 IS / Digital IXUS 800 IS Reviews
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