Canon Digital Pocket Cameras

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Oct 12, 2008

Canon Ixus 980 IS: First Look Review

The best Ixus digital camera yet? Katie Scott checks out what we can expect from the new Canon Ixus 980 IS.

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Oct 10, 2008

canon g9 powershot

picture’s taken with the canon powershot g9 compact camera

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Oct 8, 2008

Canon Powershot SD770IS Digital Elph review

Quick look at the SD770 ultra portable camera from Canon. 10 MP with good VGA 640×480 30 fps video recorder. The optical image stabilization is a plus to minimize blurry pictures due to camera shake.

Excellent camera for video blogging (vlog) and Youtube use.

After using it for a few days, I have a few issues with it. The purple fringing is a bit annoying in contrasty images and the highlight clipping and the auto white balance shifting during video recording is a downer. Although, for what it is, I still like this camera.

Full specs:

Camera Type Ultra Compact
Image Sensor 1/2.3″ 10.3 Megapixel CCD
Effective Resolution 10 million pixels
Color Depth 24-Bit RGB
Image File Formats JPEG
Recorded Resolution
Large (3648 x 2736)

Video Recording
AVI Motion JPEG with Audio
VGA 640×480 @ 30 fps up to 4GB 1 hour

Compact 160×120 @ 15 fps up to 3 min
Time Lapse (640 x 480 @ 0.5 or 1 fps with playback at 15 fps up to 2 hours)

Audio Recording WAV format
record time up to 60 seconds with image

Lens Type Canon Zoom Lens
Optical Zoom 3x
Lens Focal Length
6.2 mm - 18.6 mm (35mm - 105mm equivalent)

Digital Zoom 4x
Minimum Focus Distance 1.2″ (3cm)

Maximum Aperture f/2.8-4.9
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
Accessory Lens/Filter Mount No
Focus Type TTL Autofocus

Focus Modes
AiAF 9-Point AF, Face Detect AF, 1-point AF

Focus Range Normal: 12″ (30cm) - infinity Macro: 1.2″ (3cm) - 19.2″ (50cm) wide Digital Macro: 1.2″ (3cm) - 3.9″ (10cm) wide

Exposure Control
Sensitivity Auto ISO High ISO Auto Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600)

Shutter Type
Mechanical Shutter and Electronic Shutter

Shutter Speed 15 - 1/1500 second
Aperture Range f/2.8-4.9 (max.)
Exposure Metering
AiAF (Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot)

Exposure Modes Auto, Program AE, Camera M, Exposure Compensation (±2EV stops in 1/3-stop increments), AE Lock

White Balance Modes Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom

Scene Modes Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist

Flash Built-in Flash Yes (Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, FE Lock, Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash Off)

Effective Flash Range
Normal: 1.0′ (0.3 m) - 11′ (3.5 m)
External Flash Connection No
External Flash Control Not Applicable
Burst Capability 1.4 fps continuous shooting
Self Timer 2 seconds or 10 seconds
Interval Recording 1 or 2 second intervals in Time-Lapse movie mode

Date & Time Stamp Available with Medium 3 (1600 x 1200) Image resolution only

Memory & Power
Built-in Memory No
Compatible Memory Cards Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC, MMC+, HC MMC+)

Battery Type NB-6L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

Power Adapter ACK-DC40 AC Adapter Kit (optional)

Input/Output
Computer Interface USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
Direct Print Capable Yes (PictBridge)
Remote Control No

Video Output Yes (NTSC & PAL)
Web-Cam Capable No

Viewfinder Real image optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Display 2.5″ Low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT Color LCD (230,000 pixels) with Brightness adjustment

Playback Options Single Image, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW, Trimming, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, Movie Playback (Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Auto Rotate, Resume), Erase (Single image, By date, By category, By folder, All images, Part of movie, All of movie)

Dimensions 2.2 x 3.4 x 0.8″
Weight 4.6 oz. without battery

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Oct 4, 2008

Great Review Of The Canon PowerShot SD870 (P.4)

Includes Video Footage In Action!

This Is The Best Compact Digital Camera In The World!

Heres My Take On It.

Canon Hotline: 1-800-828-4040

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http://www.youtube.com/user/cameralabs

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Oct 1, 2008

Canon Powershot SD770 IS compact pocket digital camera

Quick look at the SD770 ultra portable camera from Canon. 10 MP with good VGA 640×480 30fps video recorder. The optical image stabilization is a plus to minimize blurry pictures due to camera shake.

Excellent camera for video blogging (vlog) and Youtube use.

After some research, this is the model I’ve selected as an all around, take anywhere camera.

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Sep 28, 2008

Great Review Of The Canon PowerShot SD870 (P.3)

Includes Video Footage In Action!

This Is The Best Compact Digital Camera In The World!

Heres My Take On It.

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Sep 27, 2008

Great Review Of The Canon PowerShot SD870 (P.2)

Includes Video Footage In Action!

This Is The Best Compact Digital Camera In The World!

Heres My Take On It.

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Sep 26, 2008

Great Review Of The Canon PowerShot SD870 (P.1)

Includes Video Footage In Action!

This Is The Best Compact Digital Camera In The World!

Heres My Take On It.

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Sep 25, 2008

Canon G9 Powershot 12.1MP Compact Digital Camera - New

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=canon-powershot-g9-compact-digital-camera The Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera has a sophisticated retro-hip design and with high-quality construction to complement it’s impressive capabilities, including 12.1MP (megapixel) resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. The camera also incorporates Canon’s latest generation of image processor; the DIGIC III processor delivers rapid performance with improved image quality and incorporates Face Detection AF/AE and advanced Noise Reduction, which extend the camera’s low-noise performance to ISO 1600. The high-resolution 3.0″ LCD screen has a wide viewing angle and anti-glare coating for easier image framing and playback. Furthering the potential for creative photography, the PowerShot G9 is equipped with hot shoe support for Canon Speedlite flash units and is compatible with a range of optional converter lenses.

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Aug 25, 2008

Canon G9 Powershot compact digital camera - microglobe.co.uk

http://www.microglobe.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?pName=canon-powershot-g9-compact-digital-camera offers New Canon PowerShot G9 camera. Canon G9 offers high speed operation and accurate image rendering through Canon’s DIGIC III processor, which also powers Face Detection Technology. In addition to focus and exposure control, Face Detection Technology has been improved on the PowerShot G9 to adjust for flash exposure — particularly helpful when using the flash close to a subject.The PowerShot G9 is compatible with a range of optional lens accessories, including wide (0.75x) and tele (2.0x) converter lenses. A waterproof case allows for shooting at depths of up to 40 metres. Offering a level of flexibility typically only found on digital SLRs, the PowerShot G9 provides photo enthusiasts with a camera that’s fully equipped to lift the limits of their creative potential.

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