Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Review

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September 19th, 2007


Summary

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 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.

Specs

Megapixels 12.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom 3.7 X
Digital Zoom 4 X
Image Sensor CCD
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/5.8
Max Focal Length 28.5 mm
Min Focal Length 7.7 mm
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec
Minimum Shutter Speed 15 sec
Image Format JPEG, RAW
Focus Modes Automatic
Exposure Settings Program, Automatic
ISO Equivalencies 100, 800, 400, 200, 80, auto, 1600, 3200
Metering Characteristics Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Macro Focusing Range 5-50 cm
Minimum Focusing Range 19.7 in
CCD Size 1/1.7"
Number Of CCD Pixels 12.4 Million

Features LCD Screen Size 2.5 in
Viewfinder Real-image zoom
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
Continuous Shooting Speed 1.5 fps

Memory Flash Memory Type 32 MB flash - MultiMediaCardplus
Recording Method SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Card

Connectors Connectors 1 x USB ( mini-USB Type B ), 1 x composite video/audio output
Included Cable Types A/V , USB

Miscellaneous Included Components Wrist strap
Included Software Drivers & Utilities
Product Line PowerShot
Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Camera Type Digital camera - point and shoot

General Product Info Weight 5.8 oz


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