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Canon PowerShot SD40
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FEATURES
2.4x Optical Zoom Lens
This camera is equipped with a 2.4x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 6.3–14.9 mm (35 mm film equivalent 38–90 mm), f/3.2–f/5.4, which is ideal for a wide range of photography including snapshots and scenic shots.
Digital Zoom
Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 10x in combination with the optical zoom)
Shooting Distance (From the front of the lens)
- Normal: 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity
- Macro: 30–50 cm (12 in.–1.6 ft.) (W), 10–50 cm (3.9 in.–1.6 ft.) (T)
LCD
Wide Viewing Angle 1.8-inch type, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
- Approx. 118,000 pixels, Picture coverage 100%
The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during shooting, to play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings.
AF System
TTL autofocus
The AF frame can be selected from Face Detect, On and Off. AF lock is available.
AF Frame
- Face Detect
You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure while shooting.
- On
The camera detects the subject and highlights the AF frames, from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus.
- Off
The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty.
Shutter
Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter
Shutter speed is 15–1/1600 sec. This camera applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise. The fastest shutter speed for flash synchronization is 1/500 second.
Exposure Control
Exposure Compensation
The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range -2 to +2. Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.
Metering Methods
- Evaluative
Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct exposure for the main subject.
- Center Weighted Average
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.
- Spot
Meters the area within the spot AE point frame. The frame can be selected from Center and AF Point.
ISO Speed
Shoot with Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800 and ISO 1600 equivalent. Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.
Adjusting the ISO Speed (Auto and High ISO Auto)
- Auto
Selecting sets the optimal ISO speed according to the light level when shooting. Since the ISO speed setting will automatically be raised in dark places, the camera will select a faster shutter speed and reduce the chances of camera shake.
- High ISO Auto
Selecting High ISO Auto sets a higher sensitivity than for Auto. As the shutter speed becomes even faster, camera shake and blurred photos caused by subject movement will be reduced even more than when shooting the same scene in Auto.
White Balance
Normally, the Auto white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the Auto setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source.
White Balance Settings
- Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H
- Custom
You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth.
Recording System
Recording Media
This camera uses an SD memory card, SDHC memory card or MultiMediaCard as the recording media. A 16 MB Memory Card is included in the package.
File Format
- Design rule for camera file system, (DPOF compliant)
Data Type
- Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) , Sound Memos: WAVE (monaural)
- Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural))
Interface
 Camera Station Connector
Place the camera in the camera station to charge the battery, play images on TV, download images to a computer or to print.
Also, use the included Wireless Controller to operate the camera remotely.
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PICTURES
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SPECIFICATION
| Sensor |
• 1/2.5 " Type CCD
• 7.1 million effective pixels |
| Image sizes |
• 3072 x 2304
• 3072 x 1728
• 2592 x 1944
• 2048 x 1536
• 1600 x 1200
• 640 x 480 |
| Movie clips |
• 640 x 480 @ 30 / 15fps
• 320 x 240 @ 60 / 30 / 15fps
• 160 x 120 @ 15fps |
| File formats |
• JPEG Exif 2.2
• DCF
• DPOF
• AVI Motion JPEG with WAVE monaural |
| Lens |
• 38-90mm (35mm equiv)
• F3.2-5.4
• 2.4x optical zoom |
| Image stabilization |
No |
| Conversion lenses |
No |
| Digital zoom |
up to 4x |
| Focus |
TTL |
| AF area modes |
• AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point)
• 1-point AF (fixed center) |
| AF assist lamp |
Yes |
| Focus distance |
Closest 10cm |
| Metering |
• Evaluative
• Center-weighted average
• Spot |
| ISO sensitivity |
• Auto
• ISO 80
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400
• ISO 800
• ISO 1600 |
| Exposure compensation |
+/- 2EV in 1/3 stop increments |
| Shuttter speed |
15-1/1600 sec |
| Aperture |
F3.2-5.4 |
| Modes |
• Auto
• Manual
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Night Snapshot
• Color Accent
• Color Swap
• Stitch Assist
• Movie
• Scene |
| Scene modes |
• Kids & Pets
• Indoor
• Foliage
• Snow
• Beach
• Fireworks
• Aquarium
• Underwater |
| White balance |
• Auto
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Custom |
| Self timer |
Yes |
| Continuous shooting |
approx 1.6fps |
| Image parameters |
My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B&W,
Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green,
Vivid Red, Custom Color) |
| Flash |
• Auto, Manual Flash on / off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
• Range: 30cm - 2.0m (wide) / 1.3m (tele) |
| Viewfinder |
No |
| LCD monitor |
• 1.8-inch P-Si TFT
• 118,000 pixels |
| Connectivity |
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• AV out |
| Print compliance |
• PictBridge
• Canon Selphy / Pixma |
| Storage |
• SD / SDHC / MMC card compatible
• 16 MB card supplied |
| Power |
• Rechargeable Li-ion battery NB-4L
• Camera stationincluded |
| Weight (no batt) |
105 g |
| Dimensions |
96.1 x 45.1 x 23.9 mm |
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