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Canon Ixus 970 IS 10 Megapixel Digital Camera

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Specifications

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Image Sensor Type:1/2.3" CCD
Effective Pixels: Approx 10.0M
Suitable Memory Card Size: 8GB SD
Colour Filter Type: Primary Colour
Image Type: DIGIC III with iSAPS
Lens Focal Length: 6.6 - 33.0 mm (35mm equivalent: 37 - 185mm)
Zoom: Optical 5x. Digital approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.4x or 2.3x and Safety Zoom) Combined approx. 20x
Maximum f/number: f/3.2 - f/5.7
Image Stabilisation: Yes (shift-type)
Focusing Type: TTL
AF System / Points: AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre or Face Select and Track)
AF Point Selection: Size (Normal, Small)
AF Lock: On/Off Selectable
AF Assist Beam: Yes
Closest Focusing Distance: 2cm (W) from front of lens in macro
Metering Modes: Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)
AE Lock: On/Off Selectable
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
ISO Sensitivity: AUTO, High ISO Auto (incorporating Motion Detection Technology), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Shutter Speed: 1/60 - 1/1600 sec (factory default), 15 - 1/1600 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)
White Balance Type: TTL
Settings: Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Viewfinder: Real-image zoom, optical viewfinder
LCD Monitor:2.5" PureColour LCD II (TFT), approx. 230,000 dots
Coverage: 100%
Brightness: Adjustable to one of fifteen levels
Flash Modes: Auto, Manual Flash On / Off
Slow Sync Speed: Yes
Red-eye Reduction: Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation: Face Detection FE
Flash Exposure Lock: Yes
Built-in Flash Range: 30cm - 3.5m (W) / 2.0m (T)
External Flash: Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
Shooting Modes: Auto, Manual, Digital Macro, Colour Accent, Colour Swap, Stitch Assist, Movie, Special Scene(Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200)
Photo Effects: My Colours (My Colours Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Colour)
Drive Modes: Single, Continuous, Self-Timer
Continuous Shooting: approx. 1.2 shots/sec (until memory card becomes full)
Movie Length: Up to 4GB or 1 hour (L and M) Up to 3 mins (S) Up to 120 mins (Time Lapse)
Still Image Type: JPEG compression, (Exif 2.2 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Movies: AVI [Motion JPEG compression + WAVE (monaural)]
Sound Files: WAVE (monaural)
Canon Printers: Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only)
PictBridge: Yes
Red-Eye Correction: Yes, during shooting and playback
My Camera: Start-up image and camera sounds customisation
Sound Memo: Up to 60 sec per image
Intelligent Orientation Sensor: Yes
Histogram: Yes
Playback Zoom: Approx. 2x - 10x
Self Timer: Approx. 2 or 10 sec. or Custom
Computer Interface: Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible)

Description

IXUS design
The Digital IXUS 970 IS gently curves towards the grip for a stylish, elegant feel. The Multi Control Dial makes it quick and simple to change settings, review images and scroll through menus.

10.0 Megapixels
A 10.0 Megapixel sensor captures images in fine detail, enabling creative trimming, and poster size printing.

5x zoom with enhanced optical Image Stabilizer
Thanks to Canon's advanced UA (Ultra-High Refractive Index Aspherical) lens technology, the Digital IXUS 970 IS has an uncompromising 5x zoom lens but retains its compact form. The redesigned optical Image Stabilizer system gives a 4-stop advantage, making shots in very low light achievable.

Motion Detection Technology
Canon's Motion Detection Technology uses a wide array of inputs and intelligent algorithms to detect and compensate for camera shake and subject movement. Part of High ISO Auto, the system maximises image quality by only using the minimum necessary ISO boost to combat blur.

Face Detection Technology
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
Red-Eye Correction quickly and easily removes red-eye in camera. It can be set to automatically remove red-eye as you shoot or during playback mode, making natural eyes easy to achieve.

DIGIC III and iSAPS
Canon's DIGIC III processor provides lightning quick responses, superb image quality and advanced noise reduction for sharper, clearer images. iSAPS technology uses shooting scene data to optimise camera settings even before a shot is taken.

2.5" PureColor LCD II
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.

Shooting Modes and My Colours
18 shooting modes include Sunset, Kids & Pets, and ISO 3200 Special Scene modes which optimise camera settings for the easy capture of popular subjects. My Colours in-camera photo effects can be applied during or after shooting.

Movie Options
Movie modes include Long Play (LP) for VGA (30fps) clips that use half the normal memory card space. Capture a gradual scene like a sunrise or blooming flowers for accelerated playback with Time Lapse movie.