An 8.0 Megapixel CCD sensor captures in high resolution for large photo lab quality prints
A Digital Camerasmm wide-angle lens with 3.8x zoom enables the capture of large scenes from closer range
Canon's optical Image Stabiliser (IS) counteracts camera shake for blur-free shots at slower shutter speeds and full zoom.
Large, square controls are easy to access and a touch control dial enables fingertip control of key camera functions.
User-selected Auto ISO Shift offers enhanced protection against camera shake.
Canon's DIGIC III processor provides lightning quick responses, superb image quality and advanced noise reduction for sharper, clearer images
Quickly and accurately correct red-eye without affecting the rest of the image when in playback mode
A bright 3" high resolution LCD screen has improved colour reproduction, and offers a wide viewing angle for easy framing and review with anti-glare, scratch-resistant coatings aiding visibility and adding extra protection
17 shooting modes to cover all possible shooting situations
Movie modes include Long Play for VGA clips that use half the normal memory card space, and Time Lapse Movie which captures changing scenes such as a flowerÂ’s bloom
Safety Zoom offers extra zoom magnification without affecting image quality
Image Processor
DIGIC III
Lens
4.6 - 17.3 mm (35mm equivalent: 28 – 105mm)
Yes shift-type
N/A
f 2.8 - 5.8
Optical 3.8x. Digital approx. 4x Combined approx. 15x
Focusing
AF Point Selection, AF Lock
AiAF Face Detection / 9-point, 1-point AF fixed centre
3cm at wide angle from front of lens in macro
Memory Card
SD, SDHC, MMC,
Exposure Control
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
AUTO, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Evaluative linked to Face Detection AF frame, Centre-weighted average, Spot centre
Shutter
1/60 - 1/1600 sec factory default 15 - 1/1600 sec total range varies by shooting mode
Approx. 1.3 shots/sec. until memory card becomes full
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
My Colors My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color
Recording Pixels / Compression
Superfine, Fine, Normal
L) 3264 x 2448, (M1) 2592 x 1944, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (M3, Postcard Date Imprint) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 3264 x 1832. Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240)
Yes
Up to 4GB or 1 hour (L1, L2 and M) Up to 3 mins (S)Up to 120 mins (Time Lapse)
(L)640 x 480, 30fps/30fps(LP) (M)320 x 240, 30fps (S)160 x 120, 15fps (Time Lapse) 640 x 480, 0.5/1fps (Playback 15fps)
File Types
AVI
JPEG
Supported Operating System
Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.4
Interface
Hi-Speed USB
A/V output
Power Source
NB-5L Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
1. Lithium Ion Battery & Battery Charger 2. USB cable 3. Software 4. Strap 5. Manuals 6. AV Cable