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PRODUCT INFO
| Type | 16.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 16.6 Megapixels |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 16.0 Megapixels |
| Focal Length | 4.3 (W) - 129.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24-720mm) |
| Optical Zoom | 30x |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Focusing Range | Normal/Auto: 0 in (0cm) - infinity (W), 4.6 ft. (1.4m) - infinity (T) Macro AF: 0 in - 1.6 ft. (0-50cm) (W) |
| Autofocus System | TTL Autofocus, Manual Focus |
| Optical Viewfinder | N/A |
| LCD Monitor | 3.0-inch TFT Color LCD with wide viewing angle |
| LCD Pixels | Approx. 461,000 dots |
| LCD Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.4 (W) - f/5.8 (T) |
| Shutter Speed | 1-1/1600 sec. 15-1/1600 sec. (Total shutter speed range) |
| Sensitivity | Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600 |
| Light Metering Method | Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** * Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF ** Metering frame is fixed to the center |
| Exposure Control Method | Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift; AE Lock |
| Exposure Compensation | Still Images: ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments Videos: ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments (not available during shooting) |
| White Balance Control | Auto*, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom * Camera automatically sets the optimal ISO speed according to shooting mode. |
| Built-in Flash | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off - Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect. |
| Flash Range | 1.6 ft. - 16 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T) (50cm - 5.0m (W), (1.4 - 3.0m (T)) Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance |
| Recycling Time | 10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 3.7 V) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
| Shooting Modes | M, Av, Tv, P, Live View Control, Auto*, SCN*1, Creative Filters*2, Discreet, Movie*3 - Shooting movies is possible with the movie button *1 Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Snow, Fireworks *2 Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect *3 Standard, iFrame Movie |
| Photo Effects | My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color* *Adjustment of contrast sharpness, saturation, red, green, blue and skin tone are available |
| Self Timer | Approx. 10-sec. delay/approx. 2-sec. delay/custom* *Delay time (0-15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified. |
| Wireless Control | N/A |
| Continuous Shooting | Normal: Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (in P mode) Normal: Approx. 2.8 shots/sec. (in Low Light mode) AF: Approx. 0.5 shots/sec. (in P mode) LV: Approx. 0.6 shots/sec. (in P mode) - Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically. - Differs according to zoom position. |
| Storage Media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card |
| File Format | Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant |
| Image Recording Format | Superfine, Fine |
| JPEG Compression Mode | Still Image: Exif. 2.3 (JPEG) Video: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)) |
| Number of Recording Pixels | Still Images: [16:9] Large: 4608 x 2592 Medium 1: 3264 x 1832 Medium 2: 1920 x 1080 Small: 640 x 360 [3:2] Large: 4608 x 3072 Medium 1: 3264 x 2176 Medium 2: 1600 x 1064 Small: 640 x 424 [4:3] Large: 4608 x 3456 Medium 1: 3264 x 2448 Medium 2: 1600 x 1200 Small: 640 x 480 [1:1] Large: 3456 x 3456 Medium 1: 2448 x 2448 Medium 2: 1200 x 1200 Small: 480 x 480 Videos: HD 1280 x 720: 25 fps iFrame Movie HD 1280 x 720: 25 fps Miniature Effect HD 1280 x 720: 5 fps / 2.5 fps / 1.25 fps Miniature Effect 640 x 480: 6 fps / 3 fps / 1.5 fps 640 x 480: 30 fps (29.97) |
| Image data | * When shooting in Low Light• The approximate number of images recordable on memory cards other than the above can be calculatedby using the above figures as a reference and extrapolating accordingly. |
| Movie data | *1 Playback frame is 25 fps. *2 Playback frame is 30 fps*3. *3 Actual frame rate is 29.97 fps. |
| Playback Modes File | Stills & Videos: Auto Rotate (Automatic vertical/horizontal detection), Image Advance (Operation Tools, Transition Effects, Scroll Display, Active Display), Rotate, Favorites, My Category, Smart Shuffle, Group Playback, Image Search, Slideshow (Playback Interval, Repeat, Effect, Playlist) Still Images: Single, Index (4-130 thumbnails), Magnification (2-10x), Information Display, Red-eye Correction, i-Contrast, Trimming, Resize, My Colors, Focus Check, Histogram, Overexposure Warning Videos: Normal Playback*1, Skip Backward*2, Previous Frame*3, Next Frame*3, Skip Forward*2 - Displays playback position and shooting time Using the software included with the camera (ImageBrowser EX), there are 8 levels (1/8x to 1x) of playback speed for Super Slow Motion Movies possible on a computer. *1 Audio settings available in 5 levels *2 Approximately 4 seconds *3 Slow motion available |
| Erase Modes | Select Image, Select Range, All Images - The image data in the memory cared stored with the Design rule for Camera File systems format can be erased (however, protected images cannot be erased). - Using the Movie editing function, sections of the movie (1 sec. increments) can be deleted. |
| Video Out | NTSC/PAL (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video) Mini-HDMI connector |
| Audio Out | Stereo (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video) |
| Other | SD memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers |
| Power Source | Battery Pack NB-6L, Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (included with AC Adapter Kit CA-DC40) |
| Shooting Capacity | Approx. 195 shots |
| Playback Time | Approx. 4 hours |
| Operating Temperature | 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10-90% |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.09 x 2.74 x 3.16 in. / 104.0 x 69.5 x 80.2mm |
| Weight | 12.0 oz. / 341g (CIPA standard) 11.2 oz. / 318g (camera only)Note: 30 display languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian, Farsi, Hindi, Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese).All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice.Canon, DIGIC, ELPH, PIXMA, and PowerShot and SELPHY are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. All other products and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries. |
PowerShot DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY
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PowerShot DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY
For The U.S.A. and Canada Only
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (Canon U.S.A.) in the United States or Canon Canada Inc., (Canon Canada) in Canada with respect to the Canon-brand PowerShot Digital Camera (the "Product") purchased with this limited warranty*, when purchased and used in the United States or Canada. The Product purchased with this limited warranty is the only PowerShot Digital Camera to which this limited warranty applies.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. and Canon Canada Inc. (collectively "Canon") warrant to the original end-user purchaser, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, that this PowerShot Digital Camera Product (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Product returned to a Canon USA repair facility and proven to be defective upon inspection will, in Canon's sole discretion and at no charge, be (a) repaired utilizing new, remanufactured, repaired and/or recycled parts; (b) exchanged for a new Product or; (c) exchanged for a refurbished Product, as determined by the Canon USA repair facility. Warranty exchange or replacement does not extend the original warranty period of the Product.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY ACCESSORIES. This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computer equipment and compatible software, as to which items Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, shall have no responsibility. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed with the Product are sold "as is" and without warranty of any kind by Canon , including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties are disclaimed. The sole warranty, if any, with the respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof.
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- Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed in Canon U.S.A.'s or Canon Canada's user's manual or services performed by someone other than Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, or a Canon authorized service center for the Product. Without limiting the foregoing, water damage, sand/corrosion damage, battery leakage, dropping the camera, scratches, abrasions or damage to the body, lenses or LCD display or damage to any of the accessories mentioned in the first paragraph above, will be presumed to have resulted from misuse, abuse or failure to operate the Product as set forth in the operating instructions.
- Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada) that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.
- If the Product has had its serial number or dating altered or removed.
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This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state (or province to province in Canada).
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E-mail support via our Web site at www.usa.canon.com/support
Telephone assistance from a Canon U.S.A. Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
Canon Canada
You may obtain technical support** for your Product as follows:
Telephone assistance from a Canon Canada Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
When you call, have your Product serial number and your date of purchase available to expedite service. A Canon Customer Care representative will attempt to diagnose the nature of the problem and correct it over the telephone. If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone, you will be asked to follow the applicable procedures for MAIL-IN SERVICE. Note that a dated proof of purchase is required at the time of service. This requirement will be satisfied by providing a copy of your dated bill of sale.
** Technical support program specifics subject to change without notice.
MAIL-IN SERVICE is a program under which your Product is repaired by a Canon U.S.A. or a Canon Canada authorized service center for the Product. Authorized service center information can be obtained by visiting www.usa.canon.com/support (US customers only) or by contacting the Canon U.S.A., Customer Care Center or Canon Canada Customer Information Centre at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666). You will be given the name, address and phone number of an authorized service center.
It is your responsibility to properly package and send the defective Product, together with a copy of your dated proof of purchase, a complete explanation of the problem and a return address to the authorized service center at your expense. Do not include any other items with the defective Product. The Product covered by this limited warranty and proven to be defective upon inspection will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the authorized service center. Any Product received by the authorized service center that is not covered by the limited warranty will be returned unrepaired, or at the discretion of the authorized service center, you may receive a written estimate of repair at such cost as the service center may establish from time to time.
*The battery pack packaged with the Product carries a separate ninety (90) day limited warranty.
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