The IXUS 970 IS gently curves towards the grip for a stylish, elegant feel while a Multi Control Dial makes it quick and simple to change settings, review images and scroll through menus
A 10.0 Megapixel sensor captures images in fine detail, enabling creative trimming, and poster size printing.
A 5x zoom lens in a compact form with an optical Image Stabiliser system that gives a 4-stop advantage, making shots in very low light achievable
Motion Detection Technology compensates for camera shake, subject movement and maximises image quality by only using the minimum necessary ISO boost to combat blur
Face Detection Technology ensures superb people shots by automatically setting optimum focus, exposure, flash and white balance. Face Select and Track lets you choose and track your primary subject, so you never lose a special face in the crowd
Red-Eye Correction quickly and easily removes red-eye in camera. It can be set to remove red-eye automatically as you shoot, or during playback mode
Canon's DIGIC III processor provides lightning quick responses, superb image quality and advanced noise reduction for sharper, clearer images
A high resolution 2.5" PureColor LCD II screen has an extremely wide-angle viewing, making it easy to share your images with a group. Exceptional colour contrast means the screen is visible under bright sunlight. An optical viewfinder (OVF) extends your shooting possibilities
18 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
Image Processor
DIGIC III
Lens
6.6 - 33.0 mm (35mm equivalent: 37 – 185mm)
Yes shift-type
N/A
f3.2 - 5.7
Optical 5x. Digital approx. 4x Combined approx. 20x
Focusing
AF Point Selection, AF Lock
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre or Face Select and Track)
2cm 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 incorporating Motion Detection Technology, 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
White Balance
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
View Finder
Real-image zoom, optical viewfinder
LCD Monitor
2.5inch approx. 230,000 dots
Flash
30cm - 3.5m at Wide Angle / 2.0m at Telephoto
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Sync Speed
Yes
Shooting
Approx. 1.2 shots/sec. until memory card becomes full
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
Auto, Manual, Digital Macro, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist, Movie, Special Scene (Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200 ¹)
(L) 3648 x 2736, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M2) 2272 x 1704, (M3, Date Stamp) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 3648 x 2048. Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240)
Yes
Up to 4GB or 1 hour (L 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