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PRODUCT INFO
Type of Camera
Type | Compact digital still camera with built-in flash and 3x Optical/3.6x Digital/11x Combined Zoom |
Image Capture Device
Type | 4.0 M pixel, 1/2.7 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) |
Total Pixels | Approx. 4.2 Million |
Effective Pixels | Approx. 4.0 Million |
Lens
Focal Length | 5.4-16.2mm, f/2.8-4.8 (35mm film equivalent: 35-105mm) |
Digital Zoom | 3.6x |
Focusing Range | NORMAL: 46cm/1.8 ft. - Infinity MACRO: 5-46cm/2-18 in. (WIDE), 26-46cm/10-18 in. (TELE) |
Autofocus System | Manual focus: Available 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (Fixed to center) |
Viewfinders
Optical Viewfinder | Real-image optical zoom viewfinder |
LCD Monitor | 1.8 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD |
LCD Pixels | Approx. 118,000 pixels |
LCD Coverage | 100% |
Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture | f/2.8-8.0 (W), f/4.8-8.0 (T) |
Shutter Speed | 15-1/2000 sec. |
Exposure Control
Sensitivity | AUTO*; ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent *Camera automatically sets the optimum speed. |
Light Metering Method | Evaluative / Center-weighted average / Spot* *Metering frame with Spot mode is center fixed. |
Exposure Control Method | Program AE / Aperture or Shutter-Priority AE / Manual |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments |
ND Filter | Not Available |
White Balance
White Balance Control | TTL, Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), or Custom |
Flash
Built-in Flash | Operation Modes: Auto On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off |
Flash Range | WIDE: 46cm-4.2m/1.5-14 ft. TELE: 46cm-2.5m/1.5-8.2 ft. MACRO: 26-46cm/10 in.-1.5 ft. (When sensitivity is set to Auto) |
Recycling Time | Approx. 15 sec. or less (battery voltage=4.3V) |
Flash Exposure Compensation | Not Available |
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes | Auto, Creative Zone (P, Tv, Av, M), Image Zone (Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast shutter, Slow shutter, Stitch assist, Movies), Special Scene Mode (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor) |
Photo Effects | Off, Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia and Black & White |
Self Timer | Activates shutter after an approx. 2 sec. or approx 10 sec. delay |
Wireless Control | Not Available |
Continuous Shooting | Approx. 1.5 shots/sec. |
Image Storage
Storage Media | CompactFlash (CF) Card Type I |
Print Order Format | Design rule for camera file system, Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) Version 1.1 (Digital Print Order Format) |
Image Recording Format | Exif 2.2 (JPEG) |
JPEG Compression Mode | SuperFine, Fine, Normal |
Number of Recording Pixels | Still Image: 2,272x1,704 (Large), 1,600x1,200 (Medium 1), 1,024x768 (Medium 2), 640x480 pixels (Small) Movie: 640x480, 320x240 or 160x120 |
Number of Recordable Images
Image data | These figures reflect standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual totals and file sizes may vary according to the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode |
Time of Recordable Movies
Movie data | Above-written figures are measured under Canon's standard conditions and may vary depending on the scene, subjects or camera settings. Total length of movie files recordable on specific CF cards; Individual movie clips are limited to 3 minutes maximum per clip. |
Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File | Single, Index (9 thumb images), Magnification (Approx. 2-10x), Slide Show or Movie Magnified, Auto rotate, Rotation, Histogram, Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Auto Play |
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes | Still Images: Single Image, All Images Movie: Part of Movie, All Movie |
Interfaces
Computer Interface | USB (mini-B/PTP) |
Video Out | NTSC or PAL |
Audio Out | Monaural |
Other | CF card slot (accept Type I card). Direct connection to Canon CP Printers and select BJ Printers (no computer required) |
Power Supply | 1. Size AA Alkaline battery x4 2. Rechargeable size AA NiMH battery (NB-2AH) x4 3. Compact Power Adapter (CA-PS500)AA NiMH: LCD On - Approx. 500; LCD Off - Approx. 1200Approx. 360 minutes (Under Canon's standard conditions*1 with fully charged battery) |
Power Source | 1. Size AA Alkaline battery x4 2. Rechargeable size AA NiMH battery (NB-2AH) x4 3. Compact Power Adapter (CA-PS500) |
Shooting Capacity | AA NiMH: LCD On - Approx. 500; LCD Off - Approx. 1200 |
Playback Time | Approx. 360 minutes (Under Canon's standard conditions*1 with fully charged battery) |
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature | 32 - 104°F/0 - 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 10 - 90% |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 3.98x2.52x1.24 in./101.0x64.0x31.5mm (Excluding protrusions) |
Weight | Approx. 7.06 oz./200g (camera body only) |
Note: *1 Normal temperature (23°C). Shoot images at wide angle and at telephoto end alternatively with 20 second intervals. Use flash at every 4-time shooting. Turn camera off and on at every 8-time shooting. LCD brightness setting by Factory default. |
PowerShot DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY
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PowerShot DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY
For The U.S.A. and Canada Only
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (Canon U.S.A.) in the United States or Canon Canada Inc., (Canon Canada) in Canada with respect to the Canon-brand PowerShot Digital Camera (the "Product") purchased with this limited warranty*, when purchased and used in the United States or Canada. The Product purchased with this limited warranty is the only PowerShot Digital Camera to which this limited warranty applies.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. and Canon Canada Inc. (collectively "Canon") warrant to the original end-user purchaser, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, that this PowerShot Digital Camera Product (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Product returned to a Canon USA repair facility and proven to be defective upon inspection will, in Canon's sole discretion and at no charge, be (a) repaired utilizing new, remanufactured, repaired and/or recycled parts; (b) exchanged for a new Product or; (c) exchanged for a refurbished Product, as determined by the Canon USA repair facility. Warranty exchange or replacement does not extend the original warranty period of the Product.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY ACCESSORIES. This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computer equipment and compatible software, as to which items Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, shall have no responsibility. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed with the Product are sold "as is" and without warranty of any kind by Canon , including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties are disclaimed. The sole warranty, if any, with the respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof.
This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Products, and does not apply in the following cases:
- Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed in Canon U.S.A.'s or Canon Canada's user's manual or services performed by someone other than Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, or a Canon authorized service center for the Product. Without limiting the foregoing, water damage, sand/corrosion damage, battery leakage, dropping the camera, scratches, abrasions or damage to the body, lenses or LCD display or damage to any of the accessories mentioned in the first paragraph above, will be presumed to have resulted from misuse, abuse or failure to operate the Product as set forth in the operating instructions.
- Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada) that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.
- If the Product has had its serial number or dating altered or removed.
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This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state (or province to province in Canada).
Canon U.S.A.
You may obtain technical support** for your Product as follows:
E-mail support via our Web site at www.usa.canon.com/support
Telephone assistance from a Canon U.S.A. Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
Canon Canada
You may obtain technical support** for your Product as follows:
Telephone assistance from a Canon Canada Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
When you call, have your Product serial number and your date of purchase available to expedite service. A Canon Customer Care representative will attempt to diagnose the nature of the problem and correct it over the telephone. If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone, you will be asked to follow the applicable procedures for MAIL-IN SERVICE. Note that a dated proof of purchase is required at the time of service. This requirement will be satisfied by providing a copy of your dated bill of sale.
** Technical support program specifics subject to change without notice.
MAIL-IN SERVICE is a program under which your Product is repaired by a Canon U.S.A. or a Canon Canada authorized service center for the Product. Authorized service center information can be obtained by visiting www.usa.canon.com/support (US customers only) or by contacting the Canon U.S.A., Customer Care Center or Canon Canada Customer Information Centre at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666). You will be given the name, address and phone number of an authorized service center.
It is your responsibility to properly package and send the defective Product, together with a copy of your dated proof of purchase, a complete explanation of the problem and a return address to the authorized service center at your expense. Do not include any other items with the defective Product. The Product covered by this limited warranty and proven to be defective upon inspection will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the authorized service center. Any Product received by the authorized service center that is not covered by the limited warranty will be returned unrepaired, or at the discretion of the authorized service center, you may receive a written estimate of repair at such cost as the service center may establish from time to time.
*The battery pack packaged with the Product carries a separate ninety (90) day limited warranty.
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