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Canon PowerShot SD970 IS |
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Canon PowerShot SD970 IS
Stylish ultra compact with 37-185mm (equiv.) zoom (5x), image stabilization and all the new toys common to the 2009 Ixus/Elph range (including 720p movie capture and Smart Auto) and a 3.0" screen. 12 megapixels is probably overkill for most users of this kind of camera, but Canon's Ixus/Elph range has an excellent track record for decent image quality and responsive, easy operation. Canon's vast PowerShot range makes it hard to see the wood for the trees, but unless you really need the extra telephoto lens we'd suggest the SD960 IS (Ixus 110 IS) - this camera's near twin - is a better bet, thanks to its wideangle lens.
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| Format |
Compact |
| Price (street) |
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| Also known as |
Digital IXUS 990 IS |
| Release Status |
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 Max resolution |
4000 x 3000 |
| Low resolution |
4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 140 |
| Image ratio w:h |
4:3,16:9 |
| Effective pixels |
12.1 million |
| Sensor photo detectors |
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| Sensor size |
1/2.3 " (6.16 x 4.62 mm, 0.28 cm²) |
| Pixel density |
43 MP/cm² |
| Sensor type |
CCD |
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| ISO rating |
Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Zoom wide (W) |
37 mm |
| Zoom tele (T) |
185 mm (5 x) |
| Digital zoom |
Yes, 4x |
| Image stabilization |
Yes, Lens |
| Auto Focus |
AiAF TTL 9-point (with face detection) |
| Manual Focus |
No |
| Normal focus range |
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| Macro focus range |
2 cm |
| White balance override |
6 positions & manual preset |
| Aperture range |
F3.2 - F5.7 |
| Min shutter |
15 sec |
| Max shutter |
1/1600 sec |
| Built-in Flash |
Yes |
| Flash range |
3.5 m |
| External flash |
No |
| Flash modes |
Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off |
| Exposure compensation |
-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| Metering |
Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Aperture priority |
No |
| Shutter priority |
No |
| Focal length multiplier |
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| Lens thread |
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| Continuous Drive |
Yes, 1.0 |
| Movie Clips |
Yes, 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps |
| Remote control |
Unknown |
| Self-timer |
Yes, 2, 10, Custom, Face |
| Timelapse recording |
Unknown |
| Orientation sensor |
Yes |
| Storage types |
SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD /MMCplus |
| Storage included |
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| Uncompressed format |
No |
| Quality Levels |
Super-Fine, Fine, Normal |
| Viewfinder |
None |
| LCD |
3 " |
| LCD Dots |
461,000 |
| Live View |
No |
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI |
Yes |
| Wireless |
Unknown |
| Environmentally sealed |
No |
| Battery |
Lithium-Ion NB-5L battery & charger |
| Weight (inc. batteries) |
160 g (5.6 oz) |
| Dimensions |
96 x 57 x 26 mm (3.8 x 2.2 x 1 in) |
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