What are the specifications for the PowerShot SD970 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 990 IS

    27-Feb-2009
    6200040800

    Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 million
    Image Sensor1 / 2.3 - inch type CCD (Total number of pixels : Approx. 12.4 million)
    Lens6.6 (W) - 33.0 (T) mm
    35mm film equivalent: 37 (W) - 185 (T) mm
    f / 3.2 (W) - f / 5.7 (T)
    Digital ZoomApprox. 4.0x (Up to approx. 20x in combination with the optical zoom)
    LCD Monitor3.0 - inch type TFT LCD color monitor with wide viewing angle
    Approx. 461,000 dots, Picture coverage 100%
    AF Frame ModeFace AiAF / Center
    Servo AFOn / Off
    Focusing Range
    (from end of lens)
    Normal: 50 cm (1.6 ft.) - infinity
    Macro: 2 - 50 cm (W) (0.79 in. - 1.6 ft.)
    Infinity: 3 m (9.8 ft.) - infinity
    Digital Macro: 2 - 10 cm (0.79 - 3.9 in.) (W)
    Kids&Pets: 1 m (3.3 ft.) - infinity
    ShutterMechanical shutter and electronic shutter
    Shutter Speed1 - 1/1600 sec.
    15 - 1/1600 sec.
    (Total shutter speed range)
    Image StabilizationLens-shift type
    Metering TypeEvaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot
    Exposure Compensation+/- 2 stops in 1/3 - stop increments
    ISO speed
    (Standard Output Sensitivity,
    Recommended Exposure Index)
    Auto, ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600
    White BalanceAuto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
    Built-in FlashAuto, On, Slow Synchro, Off
    - Red-eye reduction / Red-eye correction settings available
    Built-in Flash Range30 cm - 3.5 m (1.0 - 11 ft.) (W) / 30 cm - 2.0 m (1.0 - 6.6 ft.) (T)
    Shooting ModesAuto, Program AE, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Creative Light Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, ISO3200, Digital Macro, Zoom Blur, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist, Movie
    Continuous ShootingApprox. 1.0 images / sec.
    Self-timerApprox. 10 sec. / Approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer, FaceSelf-Timer
    i-ContrastOff / Auto
    Recording MediaSD memory card, SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus memory card, HC MMCplus memory card
    File FormatDesign rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant
    Data TypeStill images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
    Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio data: Linear PCM) (Monaural)
    CompressionFine, Normal
    Number of Recording Pixels
    (Still images)
    Large: 4000 x 3000 pixels
    Medium 1: 3264 x 2448 pixels
    Medium 2: 2592 x 1944 pixels
    Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 pixels
    Small: 640 x 480 pixels
    Widescreen: 4000 x 2248 pixels
    Number of Recording Pixels
    (Movies)
    1280 x 720 pixels (30 frames / sec.)
    640 x 480 pixels (30 frames / sec.)
    320 x 240 pixels (30 frames / sec.)
    Number of Possible ShotsApprox. 270 images (Based on CIPA standardized measurement)
    Playback FunctionSingle Image, Movie, Magnified Focus, Index, Magnified, Filtered, Slideshow, Active Display
    Editing FunctionErase, Protect, My Category, Resize, My Colors, i-Contrast, Trimming, Rotate, Red-Eye Correction
    Direct Print TypePictBridge
    InterfaceHi-Speed USB
    (Dedicated connector with unified type of digital, audio and video*)
    HDMI (HDMI Mini Connector)
    * mini-B compatible
    Video / Audio output: NTSC and PAL capable, monaural
    Communication SettingsMTP, PTP
    PowerBattery Pack NB-5L (rechargeable lithium-ion battery)
    AC adapter kit ACK-DC30
    Operating Temperatures0 - 40 ℃ (32 - 104 ℉)
    Operating Humidity10 - 90%
    Dimensions
    (excluding protrusions)
    94.8 x 56.8 x 26.3 mm (3.73 x 2.24 x 1.04 in.)
    Weight (camera body only)Approx. 160 g (5.64 oz.)
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    (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto
    - All data is based on tests by Canon.
    - The finished product, or exterior may differ from this report.