Canon Ixus 980IS

Photo enthusiasts and style ‘appreciators’ alike will be thrilled with the launch of IXUS 980 IS. Available in two stylishly chic colours of classic matt black and silver, this 14.7mp, 3.7x optical zoom with OIS and DIGIC 4 imaging processor camera also features Manual control function. Available in Black & Silver.

Features

• New DIGIC 4 imaging processor powers several new intelligent features – improved Face Detection technology, Continuous AF Servo, Face Detection Self-timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction
• 14.7 megapixel resolution for rich, low-noise images with outstanding clarity. Allows up to A2 size print
• 3.7x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer eliminates blur from camera shake
• Manual controls allows you to take charge of your shots
• Face detection AE/AF/FE/WB ensures every face stays focus and ideally exposed
• Motion detection with Hi-ISO Auto technology automatically corrects blur and minimize noise by calculating subject movement and selecting the ideal ISO settings
• Smooth, 30fps VGA movie recording
• 2.5” PureColor II LCD for easy viewing and sharing
• Available in 2 colours: silver & black

Technical Specifications:

Image Sensor (CCD)
Camera Effective Pixels	Approx 14.7 Million pixels (CCD)
Lens
Focal Length (35 mm film equivalent)	3.7x zoom: 36(W) - 133(T) mm
Focusing Range	Normal: 50cm (1.6ft.) – infinity Marco: 5 - 50cm (W), 40 - 50cm (T) (2.0in. - 1.6ft. (W), 1.3 - 1.6ft. (T)) Digital Macro : 5 - 50cm (2.0in. - 1.6ft. (T))
Image Stabilizer (IS) system	Lens-shift type
Imaging Processor	DIGIC 4
Viewfinder	Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor
Type	2.5-inch type, colour LCD with wide viewing angle (Effective dots: Approx 230,000 pixels)
Features	Brightness adjustment (15 levels, Quick-bright LCD)
Focus	AF (Face Detect*¹*²/AiAF (9-points), center*³) *¹AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face *² If no face is detected, AiAF (9-points) are used *³ Normal or small sizes can be selected Manual Focus
Metering System	Evaluative*¹, Center-weighted average, Spot*² *¹ Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detect AF *² Fixed to center
ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index)	Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
White Balance	Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom * Face Detection AF evaluates the colour of faces in the scene
Shutter
Speed	1/60 - 1/1600 sec. 15 - 1/1600 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
Aperture
Type	Circular type
f/number	f/2.8 / f/8.0(W), f/5.8 / f/16(T) (Use ND filter together)
Flash
Range	50cm - 4.6m (W), 50cm - 2.4m (T) (1.6 - 15ft. (W), 1.6 - 7.9ft. (T))
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes	Auto (P/M), Quick, SCN*, Movie * Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO3200, Digital Marco, Colour Accent, Colour Swap, Stitch Assist
Digital Zoom	Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x (up to approx.15x in combination with the optical zoom), Safety Zoom, Digital Tele-converter
Main Features	Real-time histogram, i-Contrast, Auto red-eye corrector, AF-Point Zoom
Continuous Shooting	Approx. 1.3 shots/sec.
Number of Images shot (CIPA)	Approx. 280 images
Recording Specifications
Recording Media	SD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
File Format	Design rule for camera file system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
Data Type	Still Images: Exif2.2 (JPEG) Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM (monaural)) Audio: Sound memos, Sound Recorder: WAVE (monaural)
Number of Recording Pixels	Still Images: Large: 4416 x 3312 Medium 1: 3456 x 2592 Medium 2: 2594 x 1944 Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 Small: 640 x 480 Widescreen: 4416 x 2488 (Date stamp is available in all recording pixels) Movies: Standard, Colour Swap, Colour Accent: 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Playback Specifications
Main Features (Differences)	Still Images: Trimming, i-Contrast
Display Languages	26 languages
Interface	Digital input/output (Hi-Speed USB* (MTP, PTP supported)) Audio and video Output* * Unified connector for digital, audio and video (mini-B compatible)
Power Source	Battery Pack NB-5L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30
Dimensions (excluding protrusions)	96.7 x 62.2 x 27.9 mm (3.81 x 2.45 x 1.10in.)
Weight (camera body only)	Approx. 160g (5.64oz.)