6/07/2008

Canon PowerShot SD950IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom


Product Features

  • 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
  • 3.7x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch wide-viewing-angle LCD display
  • Face Detection technology and in-camera red-eye fix
  • 18 shooting modes, including 11 special scene modes; Print/Share button
  • Powered by NB-5L lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD or MMC memory cards (32MB MMC memory card included)

Technical Details

  • Effective resolution: Approximately 12.1 million pixels
  • Recording pixels: 4000 x 3000
  • Sensor type: Interline Transfer CCD Sensor size 1/1.7-inch type
  • Lens focal length: 7.7 to 28.5mm (equivalent to 35 to 133mm, in 35mm format)
  • Zoom ratio: 3.7x (optical) / 4x (digital)
  • Lens construction: 7 elements in 5 groups (including 1 dual-sided aspherical lens element)
  • Maximum aperture: f2.8 (wide) to f5.8 (telephoto)
  • Image stabilization: Optical; approximately 3 stops correction. IS modes: Off, Continuous, Shoot Only, Panning
  • Closest focusing distance: Normal: 1.6 feet; macro: 2.0 inches (lens at wide-angle)
  • Autofocus: Face Detect AF (Up to 35 faces recognized); 9-point AiAF; Single AF point (center of frame); AF Frame size selectable: normal or small (single AF point at center only)
  • Manual focus: None
  • Still image recording: 8-bit JPEG; three compression settings ("Super-Fine", "Fine", and "Normal")
  • RAW file recording: None
  • Movie recording: AVI (image data: Motion JPEG; audio data: WAVE mono)
  • Data recording format: DCF (Design rule for Camera Filing system); DPOF ver. 1.1 (Digital Print Order Format) EXIF 2.2 compatible
  • Reduced resolution options: 4000 x 2248 (16:9 Widescreen); 3264 x 2448 (Medium 1); 2592 x 1944 (Medium 2); 1600 x 1200 (Medium 3); 640 x 480 (Small)
  • Sound memos for still images: Up to 60 second sound file can be recorded for each picture during playback (11 kHZ sampling rate)
  • Sound recorder: Record sound only (use camera as "tape recorder"); choice of 11.025 kHz, 22.050 kHz, or best-quality 44.100 kHz recording options; record total of up to 12 hours of sound (only) on 1GB SD card; maximum length per individual sound clip: 2 hours
  • Storage media: Secure Digital (SD), SD High Capacity (SDHC), Multi-Media Card (MMC), or High Capacity Multi-Media (HC MMCplus) memory cards
  • Format function: Normal and low level format
  • Color space: sRGB
  • Red-eye correction: Uses Face Detection function to automatically remove red-eye from playback menu option. If no face is detected, user can set frame to remove red-eye.
  • Shooting modes: Always full program autoexposure (camera sets shutter speed and aperture); Auto; Camera Manual (still program autoexposure, but now full access to all settings); Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Special Scene, and Movie
  • Special Scene Modes: Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids and Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, and ISO 3200
  • "My Colors" mode: Full type: My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black and White, Positive film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color (adjustments for contrast, sharpness, and saturation)
  • Noise reduction: Available when shutter speed is set between 15 seconds and 1.3 seconds
  • White Balance: Three options available: Auto; Pre-set White Balance (daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H); Custom setting (read and set WB off of white object or neutral gray object)
  • Self-timer: 2-second delay, 10-second delay, and Custom Timer; Custom Timer: user can set delay 0 to 10, 15, 20, or 30 seconds, and number of shots from 1 thru 10 (camera takes shots continuously after pre-set delay)
  • Wireless control: Not available; computer-controlled shooting not possible
  • Exposure metering: Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (at center only), and Face Detect AE; incorporates face brightness when using Face Detection; concentrates metering on faces
  • Autoexposure lock: Available
  • Program Shift / Safety Shift: None
  • Exposure compensation: +/- up to 2 stops, 1/3-stop increments
  • ISO sensitivity: Auto, High ISO Auto (uses high ISOs when needed, up to 800), or user-set 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
  • Shutter speed range: 15 seconds to 1/1600 second
  • Aperture: f2.8 to f8.0 (wide) / f5.8 to f16 (telephoto); always automatically set by camera
  • LCD monitor: 2.5-inch (diagonal) TFT LCD monitor; resolution: approximately 230,000 pixels; 100% coverage of actual image; horizontal and vertical grid lines display option; Night Display available
  • Brightness adjustment: 15 levels
  • Eye-level viewfinder: Real-image optical zoom viewfinder; no diopter adjustment possible
  • Special playback features: Enlarged playback (2x to 10x) with free scrolling to any part of image; advance or reverse through magnified images is available; image is automatically rotated when camera is in either vertical or horizontal; My Category: sorts images based on People, Scenery, or Events; can be determined based on shooting mode, or set manually by user; Jump: 10/100 images, shot date, movie, folder, or by My Category; Slide Show: Playback interval 3 to 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds (3 types available); Transition effects: 3 types available; movie playback: Normal, Slow Motion, Pause
  • Histogram: Playback histogram available with overexposure warning
  • Imaging processor: DIGIC III
  • Continuous shooting speed: Approximately 1.3 shots per second Large/Fine (with AF locked)
  • Camera start-up time: Approximately 1.3 seconds
  • Movie Mode resolution: High Resolution: 1024 x 768 at 15 frames per second [fps]; standard: 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps/30 fps LP (Long Play) / 320 x 240 (QVGA) at 30 fps; compact: 160 x 120 (QQVGA) at 15 fps
  • Recording length: Up to 4GB or 1 hour per movie clip (approximately 32 minutes at higher-quality setting)
  • Features during movie recording: AF lock, AE lock, exposure shift, digital zoom (Standard mode only), MF, grid line display; Continuous IS (Image Stabilization), auto exposure, WB; mono sound recording: 16-bit, 44.100 kHz, high-quality sound; long play mode increases compression rate for longer video recording
  • Movie playback: On camera's LCD (with sound); standard TV monitor using video-out cord; or within Macintosh or Windows PC using Apple QuickTime software; view first frame, previous frame, next frame, and last frame; movie editing is possible on camera's LCD monitor; fast forward, fast rewind, and slow motion (five different slow-motion speeds available in addition to standard playback speed); no audio during slow-motion playback
  • Built-in flash: Yes
  • Flash modes: Automatic firing; Flash On; Flash Off Face Detection Flash Yes, Face Detect FE (Flash Exposure)
  • Manual flash output: None
  • Slow sync: Yes; first-curtain sync only
  • Flash exposure lock: Available
  • Flash output compensation: +/- 2 stops in 1/3 stop increments
  • Maximum distance: 15 feet (wide) / 7.9 feet (telephoto); ISO set to Auto
  • Flash sync speed: 1/500 second (maximum)
  • Compatible accessory flashes: Canon High-Power HF-DC1 flash
  • Direct-connection to computer: USB (mini-B); via dedicated Canon USB cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with camera); USB speed: 2.0 Hi-speed
  • Communication settings: PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol); Certified Windows Vista compatible
  • Computer controlled shooting: None
  • Video out to TV monitor: Yes, via supplied AV cable IFC-400PCU (NTSC or PAL; selectable on camera's menu)
  • Compatible printers: Canon Compact Photo printers: prints directly to Canon CP and SELPHY printers; Canon inkjet printers: prints directly to compatible Direct-print Canon printers; third-party inkjet printers: prints directly to PictBridge-compatible printers
  • Printing features: Print with shooting data, image optimizer (face brightener), select paper size, ID Photo print (possible on CP printer), single frame Movie print (print thumbnails of movie frames with select CP printers)
  • Print/Share button: Yes
  • Battery type: Canon rechargeable NB-5L (lithium-ion) battery
  • Recording capacity: LCD on: approximately 240 shots (CIPA standard); LCD off: approximately 580 shots
  • LCD playback time: Approximately 6 hours AC adapter (optional) Canon AC adapter kit ACK-DC30
  • Languages: 25 languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, simplified Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Arabic, traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Japanese
  • Clock function: Internal clock; automatic calendar up to year 2037; world time display: time can be quickly changed from 32 region choices; date imprinting on images possible in Postcard Date Imprint mode only
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.8 x 2.4 x 1.1 inches; excluding protrusions
  • Weight (without battery or SD card): 5.8 ounces
  • What's in the box: Canon PowerShot SD950 Digital ELPH camera, lithium battery pack NB-5L, battery charger CB-2LX, MMC Plus card MMC-32MH, wrist strap WS-700, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, AV Cable AVC-DC300

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The PowerShot SD950IS Digital ELPH, with its curved sleek titanium body, is as powerful as it is exquisite: There's a high resolution 12.1-megapixel CCD, an Optical Image Stabilizer, and 3.7x optical zoom. Face Detection Technology is also on board to automatically give you just the shot you're looking for. Auto ISO Shift and ISO 1600 let you command low light like a pro. There's even a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD that makes shooting and playback a delight.

High Resolution, Extra Durabilty
Pure titanium 12.1-megapixel Digital ELPH redefines elegance and power in an ultra-compact "perpetual curve" design.

Ultra-durable, ultra-light pure titanium--it's what gives the PowerShot SD950IS Digital ELPH its look of distinction and sets it apart from the crowd. But tasteful good looks are only the beginning of what makes this Digital ELPH so extraordinary. Its powerfully curved design perfectly nestles in the palm of your hand, so you'll want to take this camera everywhere. Plus, the 12.1-megapixel CCD gives you the superior resolution you need to capture the world around you in opulent detail enabling you to print, enlarge, and even crop your images in any fashion you choose.

Catch Them in Motion
Optical Image Stabilizer Technology with an extended-range 3.7x optical zoom.

Life doesn't give you second chances to capture special times. That's why the elegant PowerShot SD950IS Digital ELPH is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake, one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And 3.7x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer Technology are so convenient with which to shoot subjects in distance. Just turn it on, it functions perfectly with or without a flash.

Canon Technology Maximizes Quality and Performance
Genuine Canon Face Detection sets the focus, exposure, and flash automatically, leaving you free to compose a group, capture an unguarded moment, or coax the perfect smile.

DIGIC III features Face Detection technology, giving you the best possible results in any shooting situation. Face Detection AF/AE sets the focus point and exposure for the faces of your subjects. Face Detection FE adjusts the flash to correctly illuminate your subject to provide the best balance between your subject and the overall scene, eliminating the common problems of over- and underexposed faces.

18 Shooting Modes, Including 11 Special Scene Modes

Shooting Modes
Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions.

Auto
The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject.

Camera M
The ultimate in creative control, you set ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance.

Color Accent
Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.

Color Swap
Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.

Digital Macro
Shoot larger-than-life close-ups with one-button simplicity.

Stitch Assist
Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.

Movie
Shoot in High Resolution (1024 x 768 at 15 frames per second [fps]), VGA (640 x 480 at 30 fps/30 fps LP), and QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour or 4GB, QQVGA (160 x 120 at 15 fps) for up to 3 minutes or Time Lapse (640 x 480 at 1 second/2 second intervals) for up to 2 hours.

Special Scene Modes

Portrait
The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop."

Foliage
Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.

Snow
Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.

Beach
Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.

Fireworks
Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.

Aquarium
Achieve proper flash-free exposure and natural hues at indoor aquariums.

Underwater
Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect. (Note: Optional Waterproof Case WP-DC19 required for shooting any underwater images. Waterproof case not included--must be purchased separately.)

ISO 3200
Expands the user's ability to shoot in dark settings without using the flash.

Indoor
Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors.

Kids and Pets
Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.

Night Snapshot
Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by flash.

See the Image in a Big Screen
Optical viewfinder plus large high-quality 2.5-inch PureColor LCD screen for bright, accurate color with great viewing from a wide angle and with an anti-glare, anti-scratch coating.

The camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing, or showing off your images. This extra-durable, high-resolution screen with tough scratch-resistant coating on the anti-reflective, PureColor LCD screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback, and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.

Canon Innovation Enhances Your Experience
DIGIC III Image Processor with red-eye correction for sharper images and improved functionality.

With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's Face Detection Technology and red-eye correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red eyes can be corrected during playback.

iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Red-eye Correction detects and corrects red-eye during playback. In unusual cases where red-eye is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode.

The PowerShot SD950IS Digital ELPH features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility.

The Complete Print Solution
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers, CP, and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.

The PowerShot SD950IS Digital ELPH's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the SD950IS Digital ELPH to a Canon CP, SELPHY, or PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button, and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh).

Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printer.

What's in the box:

Canon PowerShot SD950 Digital ELPH camera, lithium battery pack NB-5L, battery charger CB-2LX, MMC Plus card MMC-32MH, wrist strap WS-700, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, AV Cable AVC-DC300



Product Description
The PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH, with its curved sleek Titanium body, is as powerful as it is exquisite: There's a high-resolution 12.1 megapixel CCD, an Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5-inch LCD, ISO 1600, Auto ISO Shift, and 3.7x optical zoom. Face Detection Technology is also on board to automatically give you the shot you're looking for. 2.5 TFT color LCD screen; Optical Viewfinder Exposure Controls - Program AE, Auto ISO Shift; AE Lock ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 Shoot pictures in the Widescreen Resolution Option (4000x2248) to view them full screen on your widescreen TV or Computer monitor! Built-in flash controls - Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie Self-Timer - 2-sec./10-sec., Custom Up to 1.5fps Continuous Shooting SD/SDHC/MultiMediaCard (MMC)/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus Card Slot A 32MB MMC Plus Card is included, however we suggest purchasing an Optional 2GB Memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more Video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high Resolution abilities. Interfaces - USB2.0, A/V out (NTSC/PAL) Print directly to Canon CP/SELPHY Compact and PIXMA Photo Printers or any PictBridge compatible printer via included USB cable without a computer! Take up to 240 shots per charge with included NB-5L battery and LCD screen on (Up to 580 shots with LCD screen off) Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 3.78 x 2.36 x 1.09; Unit Weight - 5.82 oz (Body only without memory card and battery)

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