Canon's iconic ELPH has always been a show-off, with the looks and smarts that make you want to carry it out in the open for everyone to see. The PowerShot SD980 IS takes the concept even further with Canon's first-ever touch panel interface. The camera that invented sleek and slim is equipped with a huge 3-inch PureColor System LCD screen that responds to your touch, delivering operation that's as natural and intuitive as cutting-edge technology should be. Just touch your finger to the huge 3.0-inch PureColor System LCD panel and the PowerShot SD980 IS responds - creating a fun, natural interface that's just the way you want to interact with technology now. When shooting, you can choose an AF point, select a shooting mode, operate the flash, set exposure compensation and more. Playback functions are also performed at your touch: switch between images, scroll display, magnify a portion of an image and control movie playback.
» Features
3.0-inch wide touch panel PureColor system LCD screen The PowerShot SD980 IS's 3.0-inch wide touch panel PureColor System LCD screen provides an alternative to dials and buttons. With active display technology, a quick shake of the camera prompts images to play back, one after the other. When the camera is tilted while advancing the images, the advance speed changes according to the tilt angle. Additionally, by quickly moving the camera forward, you can jump between focus checker frames when reviewing still images. Using the same action, you can pause or restart a movie currently playing. More image, more fun The PowerShot SD980 IS gives you the creative flexibility to get up close or go wide, for impressive images framed just the way you want them. Despite its slim profile and tiny body, the camera is equipped with a 5x optical zoom - no more sitting on the sidelines with the action too far away. The lens is ultra wide-angle, with a focal length of 24-120mm (35mm equivalent). That puts more image in every shot for visual excitement and a high-end feel. And the best part? Even at the long end of the zoom, images are clear and steady thanks to Canon's optical image stabilization that controls camera shake. And with 12.1 megapixels, the PowerShot SD980 IS provides amazing image resolution. Create movies in stunning HD The PowerShot SD980 IS lets you record video in beautiful high definition (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies (and still photos) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition monitor. You'll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 thumbnails at once. Instant creative control Just set the Canon PowerShot SD980 IS to Smart AUTO and you're ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture taking every time. It's a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from specially defined settings. So whether you're photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you're getting dramatic, memorable images. Even if your subject is moving, Canon's advanced detection technologies capture the action as it happens.
» Specifications
Specifications: Type of Camera: Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 5x Optical/4x Digital/20x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System Image Capture Device Type: 12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device(CCD) Total Pixels: Approx. 12.4 Megapixels Effective Pixels: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels Focal Length: 4.3(W) - 21.5(T) mm f/2.8-f/5.9 (35mm equivalent: 24(W) - 120(T) mm) Digital Zoom 5x Focusing Range: Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity, 2.9 ft./90cm (T) Macro: 2.0 in.-1.6 ft./5-50cm (W) Digital Macro: 2.0 in.-3.9 ft./5-10cm (W) Autofocus System: TTL Autofocus LCD Monitor: 3.0-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle LCD Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots LCD Coverage: 100% Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T) Shutter Speed:15-1/3000 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec. Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments White Balance Control: Auto, Preset (Daylight,Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom Built-in Flash: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Flash Range: 1.6 - 11 ft./50cm -3.5m (W), 2.9 - 4.9ft./90cm - 1.5m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Recycling Time: 10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V) Self-Timer: Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Face Detection Self-timer, Custom Continuous Shooting: Approx. 0.8 fps Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMCplus Card File Format: Design rule for camerafile system, DPOF Version 1.1 JPEG Compression Mode: Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)) Computer Interface: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) Video Out: NTSC/PAL Audio Out: Monaural Power Source: 1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-6L 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (optional) ShootingCapacity: Still Image: approx. 240 shots Playback Time: Approx. 360 min. Dimensions (WxHxD): 3.93 x 2.10 x 0.90 in/99.9 x 53.4 x 22.9 mm Weight: Approx. 4.59 oz./130g (camera body only) Available End of August, 2009
» Overview
· Large 3.0-inch wide touch panel PureColor System LCD with a cool cutting-edge interface, plus an updated active display for quickly switching between images during playback with a shake of the camera
· Get more in your shot with a 5x optical zoom with ultra-wide 24mm lens, plus Canon's optical image stabilizer and 12 megapixels for amazing resolution and editing
· 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output connector for easy playback of video and photos on your HDTV
· Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations
» Attributes
Product Description
Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital ELPH - digital camera
