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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS (Digital IXUS 980 IS)

Announced Sep 17, 2008 •
15 megapixels | 2.5″ screen | 36 – 133 mm (3.7×)
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Product description
Announced Sep 17, 2008
Product timeline
Canon SD 990 IS and SD 880 IS
Sep 17, 2008
Quick specs
Body type Ultracompact
Max resolution 4416 x 3312
Effective pixels 15 megapixels
Sensor size 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Focal length (equiv.) 36–133 mm
Max aperture F2.8–5.8
Articulated LCD Fixed
Screen size 2.5″
Screen dots 230,000
Max shutter speed 1/1600 sec
Format Motion JPEG
Storage types SD/SDHC/MMC card
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Weight (inc. batteries) 205 g (0.45 lb / 7.23 oz)
Dimensions 98 x 62 x 28 mm (3.86 x 2.44 x 1.1″)

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