| Manufacturer: |
Canon USA, Inc. |
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| Model name: |
PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH |
| Date announced: |
2009-02-17 |
| MSRP: |
$380 |
| Average retail price: |
$348 See all prices |
| Official site: |
PowerShot SD970 IS Homepage |
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| Max resolution: |
4000 x 3000 (12 Megapixel) |
| Sensor size (type): |
1/2.3" (CCD) |
| Zoom capability: |
5X optical + 4X digital |
| Focal length (35mm equiv.): |
37mm - 185mm |
| Crop factor (D-SLR only): |
N/A |
| Max. Aperture: |
F3.2 - F5.8 |
| Auto focus: |
Yes |
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| Optical image stabilization: |
Yes |
| AF-assist lamp: |
Yes |
| Macro (min distance): |
Yes (2 cm) |
| Built-in flash: |
Yes |
| External flash support: |
No |
| Supports conversion lenses: |
No |
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| LCD display: |
Yes/3.0" |
| LCD resolution: |
461,000 pixels |
| LCD position: |
Fixed |
| Viewfinder: |
None |
| Viewfinder magnification: |
N/A |
| Viewfinder coverage: |
N/A |
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| Manual controls: |
Exposure compensation, white balance |
| ISO sensitivity: |
80/100/200/400/800/1600 |
| Movie mode (format): |
Yes (H.264) |
| Movie resolution (max): |
1280 x 720 |
| Sound recording: |
Yes |
| RAW/TIFF mode: |
No |
| PictBridge support: |
Yes |
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| Storage method: |
SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus (no card included) Buy more memory now! |
| Storage capacity (w/included card): |
N/A |
| Batteries used: |
NB-5L (1) Buy batteries now! |
Battery life
(CIPA standard): |
270 shots |
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| Video out: |
Yes |
| HDMI port: |
Yes |
| USB support: |
Yes (2.0) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D): |
3.7 x 2.2 x 1.0 in / 94.0 x 55.9 x 25.4 mm |
| Weight (empty): |
5.6 oz / 160 g |
| Bundled software: |
Canon Digital Camera Solution |
| Accessories: |
AC adapter (ACK-DC30), External slave flash (HF-DC1) |
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| Misc. notes: |
HDMI port. Photos can be reviewed by shaking or tilting the camera. Known as the IXUS 990 IS in some countries. |
