Canon PowerShot SD850 IS

This camera has features including a 8.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5-inch CCD, DIGIC III Image Processor, 4x optical zoom lens with a shift-type optical Image Stabilizer (IS) system and 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle. It uses Battery Pack NB-5L to shoot up to approx. 230 images (based on the CIPA standard when the LCD monitor is on), and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards for the recording media. Images are utilized with a direct print compatible printer, computer and TV via USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.

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FEATURES

Face Detection Technology: Powering better images

Canon's advanced DIGIC III image processor powers a range of functions related to Face Detection Technology. Face Detection AF/AE/FE automatically detects up to nine faces within a scene and optimises focus, exposure and flash exposure accordingly. Red-Eye Correction in playback uses Face Detection Technology to search through captured images and remove any red-eye it detects. Users can also perform red-eye correction manually if needed.

4x optical zoom with optical Image Stabilizer

Compact cameras are more susceptible to camera shake from handheld shots, especially in low light situations. 70 years of Canon's optical innovation have enabled the development of lens elements that are perfectly suited to the challenges of compact photography. The Digital IXUS 950 IS employs Canon's lens-shift optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology to compensate for camera shake caused by unwanted hand movement. Enabling shooting at shutter speeds up to
3 stops slower than would normally be possible, the optical Image Stabilizer is particularly useful at full zoom or when using the 2cm Macro mode. The 4x optical zoom lens incorporates an U ltra-High Refractive Index A spherical (UA) lens to achieve a focal length range of 35-140mm (35mm equivalent) without affecting the camera's slim profile.

LCD enhancements

The high resolution (230k pixels) PureColor LCD screens gives users a number of visual benefits. Colour tones have been enhanced by 30% for vibrant, true-to-life reproduction. The wide viewing angle of the screen is complemented by an anti-reflective coating, which makes it easy to compose and review images even in brightly-lit conditions. A scratch-resistant layer provides extra protection against knocks and scrapes.

Settings for shutter speed and aperture are now displayed on the LCD during shooting. When using Auto ISO and High ISO Auto, the LCD will also display the ISO speed. These camera settings are now recorded as EXIF data for review in playback.

High ISO functionality

The Digital IXUS 950 IS incorporates ISO 1600 to facilitate flash-free shooting indoors – ideal in low-light environments where the use of flash is not desirable or appropriate, such as concert halls or galleries. A new Auto ISO Shift function prevents blur by giving users the option to boost the ISO setting – and consequently shutter speed – with a single button press, whenever the camera predicts camera shake.

New creative option s

A total of 18 shooting modes are provided, including new Creative Light Effect, which uses the Image Stabilizer and a longer exposure to create user-selectable shapes – including stars, hearts and flowers - around points of light in the background of night scenes.

The Time Lapse Movie mode enables users to capture changing scenes – such as drifting clouds or a bustling city street - for accelerated playback as smooth VGA-quality movie clips. Captured at one-second or two-second intervals, a scene of two hours' duration can be condensed to a fluid eight minute or four minute movie file. Users can also record standard VGA movies with sound at 30fps and QVGA movies with sound at 60fps.

Main Features :

8.0 Megapixels
4x optical zoom 35-140mm (35mm equivalent) UA lens with optical Image Stabilizer
Eye-catching design with Touch Control Dial
DIGIC III with Face Detection AF/AE/FE and
Noise Reduction Technology
Red-Eye Correction in playback
2.5” high resolution PureColor LCD
ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
18 Shooting modes including Creative Light Effect plus My Colors photo effects
30fps VGA Movies and Time Lapse Movie function
Shortcut button for instant access to favourite functions

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PICTURES

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SPECIFICATION

Sensor • 1/2.5 " Type CCD
• 8.0 million effective pixels

Image sizes • 3264 x 2448
• 2592 x 1944
• 2048 x1536
• 1600 x 1200
• 640 x 480

Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 (3264 x 1832)

Image processor DIGIC III

Movie clips • 640 x 480 @ 30 / 15fps
• 320 x 240 @ 60 / 30 / 15fps
• 160 x 120 @ 15fps
• 640 x 480 @ 0.5 / 1 fps (Time lapse, playback at 15 fps)
• WAVE audio

File formats • Still: JPEG (Exif 2.2)
• Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG compression)

Lens • 35 - 140mm equiv
• F2.8 - F5.5
• 4x Optical zoom

Image stabilization Yes (Shift-type)

Digital zoom up to 4x

Auto focus • AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point)
• 1-point AF (Fixed center)

AF assist lamp Yes

Focus distance Macro 2cm

Metering • Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF)
• Center-weighted average
• Spot

ISO sensitivity • Auto
• High ISO 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 F2.8-5.5

Modes • Auto
• Manual
• Digital Macro
• Color Accent
• Color Swap
• Stitch Assist
• Movie
• Special Scene

Scene modes • Portrait
• Night Snapshot
• Kids & Pets
• Indoor
• Creative Light Effect
• Foliage
• Snow
• Beach
• Fireworks
• Aquarium
• Underwater

White balance • Auto
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent H
• Custom

Self timer • 2 or 10 secs
• Custom

Continuous shooting Approx. 1.3 fps until card is full

Image parameters My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color)

Flash • Auto
• Manual Flash On / Off
• Slow synch
• Red eye reduction
• Flash exposure lock
• Range: 50cm-3.5m (wide) / 2.0m (tele)

Viewfinder Real-image zoom optical viewfinder

LCD monitor • 2.5-inch P-Si TFT
• 230,000 pixels

Other features • Playback red-eye correction
• My Camera
• My Category (image tagging)
• Sound Memo
• Orientation Sensor
• Histogram
• Playback zoom

Languages English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian

Connectivity • USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• AV out

Print compliance • PictBridge
• Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only)

Storage • SD / SDHC / MMC compatible
• 32 MB card supplied

Power • Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery NB-5L
• Optional AC adapter

Weight (no batt) 165 g

Dimensions 90 x 57 x 26 mm