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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS / IXUS 980 IS Digital Camera

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Product Description
The PowerShot SD500 is the Digital ELPH you've been waiting for. It's the first to be equipped with 7.1 Megapixels of resolution for a truly astonishing level of detail, and it... More
The PowerShot SD500 is the Digital ELPH you've been waiting for. It's the first to be equipped with 7.1 Megapixels of resolution for a truly astonishing level of detail, and it employs Canon's exclusive DIGIC II Image Processor to bring all that detail to vibrant life. With a big 2.0 inch LCD screen and an outstanding set of features and capabilities, the SD500 is a digital camera designed to lead the impressive Digital ELPH line. Less
When you're ready to experience a higher level of pace-setting technology and image brilliance, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH is ready for you. One glance at the sleek, sculptured... More
When you're ready to experience a higher level of pace-setting technology and image brilliance, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH is ready for you. One glance at the sleek, sculptured profile, and you know this is a camera driven by design and features. The PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH has 3.7x optical zoom. A zoom opens up a world of possibilities in your photography. With many cameras, hand-held shots taken at the long end of the zoom can be marred by blur. The SD990 IS Digital ELPH incorporates Canon’s exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer. The technology detects and effectively cancels camera shake, for clear, sharp images every time. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x 4x
Camera Type Compact Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.38 lb. 0.35 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 15 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x 3.7x
Features - Image Stabilization • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 15 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 3072 x 2304 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 1600 x 1200 • 3456 x 2592
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format AVI • Motion JPEG QuickTime
Max Movie Length 180 Seconds 49 Seconds
Video Speed - 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x 3.7x
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus
Focal Length 7.7 - 23.1 mm 7.7 - 28.5 mm
Macro Focus Range 2 - 19.2 in. (w) / 12 - 19.2 in. (t) 2 - 19.2 in. (w) / 15.75 - 19.69 in. (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 37 - 111 mm 36 - 133 mm
Focus Range 19.2 in. to Infinity (w) 19.69 in. to Infinity (w)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f7.1/f13 (w/t) - f2.8/f4.9 (w/t) f2.8/f5.8 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/2000 sec 15 - 1/1600 sec
Frames Per Second 2 Frames 1.3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 2.97 MB (43 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type SD Card Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1
File Size (Low Res.) 0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 12 Sec.
Built-in Microphone - With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 118,000 pixels 230,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Proprietary Lithium Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 160 Images 280 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.38 lb. 0.35 lb.
Depth 1.04 in. 1.1 in.
Height 2.24 in. 2.45 in.
Width 3.37 in. 3.81 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 013803048421 689466081312
Product ID 23740137 72361261
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 32 MB Memory Card • Lithium Battery • Battery Charger USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Memory Card Case • Strap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date March, 2005 October, 2008
Family Line Canon IXUS Canon IXUS
Product MPN   
MPN SD500 SD990ISK
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon SD500 / IXUS 700
Canon PowerShot SD500 / IXUS 700 Digital Camera
$899.00
Canon SD990 IS / Digital IXUS 980 IS
Canon PowerShot SD990 IS / IXUS 980 IS Digital Camera
From $599.95

Product Review Summary

4.5
Based on 25 user reviews
92% recommend this product
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Pros
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Cons
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

313

Canon's New Powershot SD500 may be the ultimate Micro-Cam

byHoward_Creech Mar 23, 2005
88 Helpfuls 89 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fast, stylish, ultra compact, user friendly, very good image quality, and ISO 50
Cons Mediocre battery life, red-eye problems, chromatic aberration, and noisy ISO 400 images
Recommended it? Yes

One of the digital imaging revolution's most fascinating high-tech product developments was the ultra compact digital camera. Canon has dominated that very popular marketing niche since the first micro-cams hit store shelves and the new Canon Powershot SD500 continues that tradition. The SD500... Read full review »

368

Canon SD500 : Tiny Camera, Big Shots, and Some Flexibility.

byyusakugo Mar 16, 2005
57 Helpfuls 58 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Tiny size, 7.1MP, 3x optical zoom, some manual features, Excellent color accuracy,...
Cons Weak Flash, Pictures not as sharp as some larger 7 MP cameras, Weak Battery
Recommended it? Yes

My brother got lucky for his birthday... he's getting a new iPod Mini from me and a brand spanking new SD500 from my parents. Now he has stuff to make me a bit envious of him in the world of high tech... including his new Infiniti G35. Well, he worked hard for it.

Price

My... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 7 user reviews
71% recommend this product
5 stars
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1 star
Pros
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Quality Lens (2)
  • Stylish (2)
  • Compact (2)
  • Faster Shutter (2)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Long Battery Life (2)
  • Rich Features (1)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (2)
  • Bad Picture Quality (2)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Poor Image Stabilization (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (5)
  • Outdoors (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Professionals (2)
  • Special Events (2)
  • Gifts (1)
  • Portraits (1)
  • Action (1)
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Consumer Reviews

1577

The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera --- A Wonderful New Elph

bythree_ster Apr 1, 2009
58 Helpfuls 59 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 14.7 Megapixel, very affordable price, vivid LCD screen, long battery life, superb images
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

Review of the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera (Digital Elph in Black)

After getting to play with the Nikon Coolpix S610 for a while I came to the conclusion that I really wanted an upgraded digital camera, and after perusing the internet came across the Canon PowerShot SD990.  The... Read full review »

lllopez
961

Canon PowerShot SD 990 IS ?The Evolution Of The Elph Series Continues!

bylllopez Jan 6, 2009
48 Helpfuls 49 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 14.7 Megapixel, Fast Processing, Functionality Plus!
Cons I Am Hard Pressed To Think Of One!
Recommended it? Yes

This is an exciting time to be a amateur or professional photographer, given the rapid technological advances in the field. Never has it been so easy to get the shot right the first time in a format where you literally can be ready 24/7 without the cumbersome gear that was required to achieve much... Read full review »

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