I got this camera four days ago. It was the last one available in my area. I have been unable to find out from Canon the reason for the :10 minute limit.
Some posters on the web have suggested that the limit is because of EU tariffs, others suggest that it relates to heat build-up on the chip.
Since I am unable to verify which is correct, and since I can't replace this camera if I burn it out, I think I will work with it as it is, for the time being.
Thanks for your help.
Regards,
Nomad57