Canon PowerShot SD970IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Silver) Cool curves, powerful features and a fun new way to operate Canon’s PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH. Amazing resolution and expanded editing options are yours with 12.1 megapixels, and you can even create HD movies. Shooting is fun and easy with Smart AUTO that makes all your shots better effortlessly, and there’s a new user-friendly interface. And see how much fun it is to browse through your photos and even speed up image advance with a shake or tilt of the camera! Plus, you’ve got an advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology and the Face Detection Self-timer for extraordinary control and performance. This technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you’re ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus. In addition, exposure, flash and white balance are compensated, so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed. LCD Monitor – 3.0-inch TFT color LCD widescreen with wide viewing angle, Approx. 461,000 pixels Maximum Aperture – f/3.2 (W) – f/5.8 (T) ISO Sensitivity – Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Shooting Modes – Auto, Program, Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Creative Light Effect, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Long Shutter, Exposure Zoom, Stitch Assist, Movie Continuous Shooting – Approx. 1.0 fps Compression Mode – Still Image – Exif 2.2 (JPEG); Movie – MOV (H.264) Storage Media – SD/SDHC Memory Card, Multimedia Card, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card Number of Recording Pixels – Still Image – up to 4000 x 3000 (Large); Movie – High Definition – up to 1280 x 720 (30 fps) Video Output – NTSC/PAL Dimensions – 3.73 (W) x 2.24 (H) x 1.04 (D) Weight – 5.64 Ounces
Customer Review: My first Canon camera
This is the first time I tried Canon. I wanted to try different brands of point and shoot cameras and I’ve had a Nikon and Sony in the past. I thought it was time to buy a new one when my Sony of 4 years started to suddenly not respond appropriately. I mainly chose this Canon model because this is the only model that has the size proportion and screen that I like. It’s true that it’s noisy even if I already adjusted the volumes; but I tend to keep my camera on most of the time so as not to miss a nice shot whenever I’m out taking pictures, so it helps remind me to turn it off. I also find that there is a lag in response when shooting pictures unlike my Sony, that I’ve missed some good shots. However, when I do get the shots I wanted, the pictures look so good and the movie mode is wonderful as well. The function dial and some of the buttons are still a little confusing but I’m giving myself time to get acquainted with it a little more. Overall, I’m happy with my purchase and if it gives me 4-5 years worth of good service, then the price is just right.
Customer Review: Great addition to Canon Digital Elph line
The new Canon SD970IS Digital Camera represents the expected quality from this legacy of point-and-shoot cameras. The ease of use is much enhanced over the 5 MP Elph we replaced. The view screen is larger; anti-motion and 5X digital zoom, and the auto mode-select all work smoothly and quickly. We also find it easier to photograph toddlers, since the time lag between pushing the button and the shutter click is much shorter. The exposure monitoring also follows faces well, so the subject is less apt move out of the area of optimal exposure. Finally, the CPU and photo storage rates are significantly faster, so larger image sizes can be used routinely. Thus, sharp 8×10 images are the norm.
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