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The Canon EOS Digital Camera Software Development Kit (EDSDK) and the Camera Control API (CCAPI) are available on select Canon cameras1 and enables developers to integrate select Canon cameras directly into their software application solutions, giving them access to remote control and communication functionality of the camera. The EDSDK supports USB communication on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems, while the CCAPI uses Wi-Fi (Ethernet on select cameras) and can be used with almost any OS.
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1. Compatibility list available on Canon Developer Community website
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PRODUCT INFO
| Tech. Specs. Detailed PDF | View Full Details of Technical Specifications |
| Type | Monocular Camera-equipped Telescopic Laser Rangefinder |
| Measurement Range | Approximately 7.0 800 yds (6.4 732 m) (Range may be limited by object measured or environment) |
| Measurement Accuracy | Less than 100 yds (91 m) +/- 1.0 yd. (0.91 m) 100 yds. (91 m) or more +/- 2.0 yd. (1.83 m) (Straight-line measurement, based on Canon testing standards) |
| Distance Display Increment | 0.5 yds (0.5 m) |
| Measurement Speed | Approx. 0.8 Sec. |
| Measurement Methods/Modes | Slope-adjusted Measurement Straight-line Distance (with [SLOPE] set to [ON]: Horizontal distance +/- difference in elevation with [SLOPE] set to [Off]: Playback function and image delete function are restricted) |
| Slope Sensor | Built-in |
| Continuous Rangefinding | Available (Holding down the measure button halfway fires the laser for approx. 8 sec. after which flagpole-locking detects the target of measurement) |
| Still Photo/Movie Recording | Available (Selecting [Ranging+Photo] from the [Mode] menu enables still/video recording with rangefinder results superimposed over the image |
| Type | 1/3-inch CMOS Sensor |
| Pixels | EFFECTIVE: Up to approx. 11 megapixels TOTAL: approx 13.5 megapixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 (Horizontal: Vertical) |
| Focal Length | 51.0mm (equivalent to approx. 410mm (35mm equivalent)) |
| Shooting Range | Approx. 4.4 yd (approx. 4 m) to infinity |
| Digital Zoom | Enables approx. 2X magnification |
| Telephoto Magnification | When equivalent to approx. 410mm 6X When equivalent to approx. 820mm 12X (using digital zoom) |
| F-Number | f/3.9 (no aperture control) |
| Type | Lens Shift System - 2-axis correction (pitch/yaw) (Stabilization cannot be deactivated.) |
| Movie Digital IS | Not Available |
| Compatible Media | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC memory cards * UHS-I Compatible |
| Error Warnings | Displayed in the viewfinder |
| Card formatting | Normal (Logical) Formatting (low-level formatting not available) |
| No Card Warning | Available |
| Shutter Release Without Card | Not Supported |
| Image Recording Format | Compliant with Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.31 (Time difference information supported) |
| Folder Setting | Folders Created Automatically
(selection of folders on cards not available) |
| File Name Settings | Not supported |
| File Number | Auto Reset (when cards are replaced, the numbering is reset to start from 0001. If the new card already contains images the existing numbering is continued) |
| Format | Container Format: MP4 Video: H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC Audio: MPEG-4 AAC -LC (Stereo) |
| Quality | Full HD 1920x1080 (Movie recording size not adjustable) Lower image quality when recording at equivelant of approx. 820mm due to digital zoom. |
| Frame Rate | When set to NTSC: 30 fps / 24 fps When set to PAL: 25.00 fps |
| Maximum Recording Time per Movie | 59 Seconds |
| Total recording Time Available | 8 GB: Max 33 min. 32 GB: Max 132 min. 128 GB: Max 530 min. |
| Maximum File Size | microSD FAT12/16: Max 2 GB microSDHC FAT32: Max 4 GB microSDXC exFAT: Unlimited |
| Card Performance Requirements | SD Speed Class 6 or Higher |
| Video System | NTSC/PAL |
| Recording Microphone | Built-in Stereo Microphones No external microphone IN terminal provided. |
| White Balance | Auto |
| Type | OLED Color Electronic Viewfinder |
| Size | 0.39 Inch |
| Dot Count | Width: 1024 Dots Height: 768 Dots Total: Approx. 2,360,000 Dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% (With eyepoint of approx. 20 mm) |
| Brightness Adjustment | Not supported |
| Electronic Viewfinder Refresh Rate | -59.94 fps |
| Focusing Method | Contrast Detection |
| Continuous AF | Enable / Disable AF is active during movie recording under all settings. |
| Eye Detection | Not supported |
| AF Point Display | Shown in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway |
| Focus Confirmation (show in viewfinder) | Green Frame: In Focus Red Frame: Out of Focus |
| Shooting Mode | Autoexposure Shooting (Shooting mode selection not available) |
| Metering Mode | Center-weighted average metering (Metering mode cannot be changed) |
| ISO Speed | Still and Movie recording: Controlled automatically (ISO 100-3200) |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
| Exposure Compensation Factors | Shutter Speed, ISO Speed |
| Type (for still and movie recording) | Electronic Shutter, using the image sesnor |
| Shutter Speed | Controlled Automatically (1/8000 to 1/30 Sec.) |
| Drive Mode | Single Shooting |
| Self-Timer | Not Provided |
| Playback Methods | In Electronic Viewfinder On a computer or Smartphone |
| Movie Playback | Play Skip backward (approx. 4 sec.) Previous frame Next Frame Skip Forward (approx. 4 sec.) |
| Erase Images | Select and rease images / all images on card |
| Indicator Lamp | Green Lit/Blinking: Accessing Card Orange Lit: Charging in Progress Orange Off: Charging Completed |
| Slope Function Lamp (Blue) | Blinking: Straight-line distance Off: Straight-line distance / Slope-adjusted distance |
| Display Device | Shown in the electronic viewfinder |
| Description | Rangefinding Shooting Playback Function Settings |
| Display languages | English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese |
| Firmware Updates | Available |
| Terminal Type | USB Type-C |
| Transmission | Equivalent to Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) |
| Applications | For charging the built-in battery and powering the rangefinder * Recognized as a USB device when connected to computers; images on the rangefinder memory card can be browsed and imported. |
| Wi-Fi Connectivity | Not Provided |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Not Provided |
| Time Zone Settings | Honolulu, Anchorage, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New York, Caracas, New Foundland, São Paulo, Fernando de Noronha, Azores, London, Paris, Cairo, Moscow, Tehran, Dubai, Kabul, Karachi, Delhi, Kathmandu, Dacca, Yangon, Bangkok, Beijing/Singapore, Tokyo/Seoul, Adelaide, Sydney, Solomon Islands, Wellington, Chatham Islands, Samoa |
| Time Difference Setting | Available (in 15-minute Increments) |
| Daylight saving time | Available |
| Date/Time back-up Battery | Same as battery that powers the rangefinder |
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery |
| Rated voltage/Capacity | 3.7 V, 1000 mAH |
| Recharge Cycles | Approx. 300 charging/usage cycles |
| USB Power Source | 5 V 0.5 A or more (5 V 1 A or more recommended) |
| Charging over USB | Supported |
| Power over USB | Supported |
| USB Charging Time | Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. * The charging time required and the amount charged vary depending on ambient temperature and remaining capacity. |
| Number of Still Photos that can be taken | Approx. 200 shots * With a new, fully charged battery at room temperature (73ºF) |
| Time Available for Movie Recording | Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. * With a new, fully charged battery at room temperature (73ºF) |
| Time Available for Image Display | Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. * With a new, fully charged battery at room temperature (73ºF) |
| Battery Check | Battery level automatically checked and indicated in a 4-level display when the unit is powered on. |
| Power Saving Function | Auto Power off: 5 sec. / 10 sec. / 15 sec. Viewfinder off: 1 min. / 3 min. |
| Body Material | Polycarbonate and Stainless Steel |
| Exterior Color | Black |
| Water Resistance | Equivalent to IPX4 * Not dustproof |
| Tripod Socket | Not Provided |
| Dimensions (W) x (H) x (D) | Approx. 1.2 x 2.3 x 3.6 in. (31.0 x 58.9 x 91.2 mm) |
| Weight (including memory card) | Approx. 5.3 oz (151 g) |
| Usable Temperature | 32-104ºF (0-40ºC) |
| Usable Humidity | 10-90% |
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).
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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)
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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.
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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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