Canon PowerShot SX1 IS to be RAW-enabled

Leonard Goh | Feb 25, 2009

The PowerShot SX1 IS will get RAW image capture capability. (Credit: Canon)

Canon's 20x megazoom shooter, the PowerShot SX1 IS, is getting a major upgrade via a firmware update next month. As if its full-HD video-recording capability wasn't impressive enough, the Japanese company is adding RAW image capture to the camera. This means the SX1 IS will be almost like a dSLR, despite the fixed lens and smaller sensor size. So, if you currently own this snapper, look out for the new firmware next month on Canon's Web site, as well as an update for the Canon Digital Photo Professional software for processing RAW pictures to other image formats.

We were unable to reach the Japanese for more information regarding the SX1 IS' firmware update, but do take note of the instructions on how to upgrade the program in both your camera and the computer.

We've also noticed that the SX1 IS wasn't available in the US when announced last year, but the shooter will soon make its way there in April. The Canon camera can be had in Asia for S$999 (US$723.91).

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