Designed to turn heads wherever itÂ’s used, the Digital IXUS 990 IS has an elegant, sculpted appearance, finished in an attractive two-tone colour scheme.
A resolution of 12 MP lets you make poster-size prints, or creatively crop images to perfection.
Enjoy a huge range of framing options, and bring distant subjects up close, with a 5.0x optical zoom. CanonÂ’s optical Image Stabilizer delivers blur-free results throughout the zoom range.
Smart Auto mode uses intelligent Scene Detection Technology to determine subject brightness, contrast, distance and overall hue. The camera then searches an incredible 18 possible modes, and selects the one which offers the perfect settings for the scene.
CanonÂ’s DIGIC 4 processor drives fast processing speeds, responsive operation, superb image quality and colour reproduction. Richly detailed, cleaner images, even at high ISO speeds, are the result of advanced Noise Reduction.
The Digital IXUS 990 IS combats blur with Motion Detection Technology. Activated in Smart Auto mode, this uses a range of technologies to ascertain movement of both camera and subject. The optimum ISO is then automatically set for any situation.
A suite of Face Detection technologies detects up to 35 faces in a shot and adjusts focus, exposure, flash settings and white balance – for optimal results with natural-looking skin tones. Blink Detection lets you avoid the disappointment of mistimed people shots. Face Self-Timer makes group photos easy, taking the shot when an extra face is detected in the frame.
For detailed image review, easy framing and effortless menu navigation, the Digital IXUS 990 IS features a 3.0” PureColor LCD II. Optional on-screen Hints and Tips let you make the most of every feature. Active Display gives you a compelling, motion-activated way to review pictures.
CanonÂ’s i-Contrast feature offers improved contrast and greater detail in tricky lighting conditions.
A special Zoom Blur mode physically zooms the lens while a picture is taken, giving the image a dynamic feeling of movement.
Create smooth, high quality movies in high definition (1Digital Cameras0x720, 30fps), then connect an optional HDMI cable for playback on HD widescreen TVs.
Image Processor
DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology
Lens
6.6 - 33.0 mm (35mm equivalent: 37 – 185mm)
Yes, Image-Sensor shift mechanism
N/A
f3.2 - 5.7
Optical 5x. Digital approx. 4x. With Digital Tele-Converter approx.1.5x or 2.0x and Safety Zoom. Combined approx. 20x
Focusing
Single, Continuous, Servo AF
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre or Face Select and Track)
2cm (W) from front of lens in macro
Memory Card
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus
Exposure Control
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments. i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction
AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
Shutter
1 - 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
N/A
LCD Monitor
3.0-inch PureColor LCD II (TFT), approx. 461,000 dots
Flash
30cm - 3.5m (W) / 2.0m (T)
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off
Yes
Shooting
Approx. 1.0 shots/sec.until memory card becomes full
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer
Auto with Scene Detection Technology and Motion Detection Technology, P, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Creative Light Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO 3200, Digital Macro, Zoom Blur, Color Accen