The DIWA (Digital Imaging Websites Association) announced this week that three new DIWA Gold Awards were given to three Canon cameras: the Canon EOS 30D, the PowerShot S3 IS and the Digital IXUS 800 IS. The Canon EO 30D is only the second digital SLR to win a DIWA Gold Award this year; the Nikon D200 received the award in May.


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 Digital IXUS 800 IS all ranked high in their respective classes, and proved well within the demands of a DIWA Gold Award.

Amsterdam, December 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 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 IXUS compact camera series celebrates its 10th anniversary, during which the 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 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.