The Canon PowerShot A720 IS Digital Camera provides a combination of innovative technology and superb design to take your photography to an exciting level. With a high-quality 6x optical zoom lens and Canon's Image Stabilizer Technology it will keep your images clear and sharp - even in low light. The 8.0 megapixel resolution means that you'll get extremely detailed prints up to 16 x 20" that will look great - even after cropping.

The camera also features a real-image optical viewfinder, which allows fast framing and precise manual focusing without the LCD, or you can see it all on the large 2.5 inch LCD screen. It also has the Canon DIGIC III image processor provides advanced Face Detection AF/AE - a unique Canon technology that automatically detects faces in people shots and optimizes focus and exposure accordingly.

Other key advancements include ISO 1600 sensitivity and red-eye correction for sharp, superior quality images. In addition, the camera features an extensive range of creative shooting modes and is compatible with optional converter lenses for extended versatility.

• 8.0 Megapixel Resolution

The 8.0 megapixel resolution of the PowerShot A720 IS ensures the kind of detail that makes ordinary images extraordinary, and gives you the freedom to crop images and produce large prints that are true-to-life and filled with rich detail.

• High-quality Canon 6x Optical Zoom Lens

With a 6x optical zoom, you're ready to capture a broad range of shots. Snapshots, landscapes and everything in between are rendered with the clear, bright quality of genuine Canon optics.

• Image Stabilizer Technology for Steady Shooting

The Canon PowerShot A720 IS features Canon's exclusive Image Stabilizer Technology. Camera shake can cause blurring when shooting in low light and at long focal lengths, but the advanced Image Stabilizer uses digital technology to detect camera shake and signal precise lens shifts that effectively cancel it. This means the A720 IS will allow you to take excellent-quality images in many more situations - outdoors at dusk, inside without a flash, anytime when lighting conditions are not ideal.

• DIGIC III Processor with Face Detection AF/AE

Delivering fast, responsive camera performance and superb image rendering, the DIGIC III processor also drives Canon's landmark Face Detection technology that ensures accurate and bright people shots by automatically detecting faces in a scene and optimizing focus and exposure accordingly. Furthermore, the processor incorporates iSAPS scene-recognition technology using an internal database of thousands of different photos to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

• Compact, Lightweight Body

The PowerShot A720 IS packs all its imaging power into a body so lightweight and compact, you'll take it everywhere. And for times when a camera is indispensable, you'll be glad you have one that doesn't weigh you down.

• Shoot and View Widescreen Images

The PowerShot A720 IS includes a 16:9 widescreen resolution option, producing images that are perfect for your widescreen TV or computer monitor.

• VGA Movie Recording with Sound

The camera's movie functions include 30fps VGA recording with sound, and can playback onto a PC or a TV via the integrated AV Out connection. You can also shoot full-motion movies at QVGA (320 x240) that are well suited to PC playback, and there is even a 15 fps Compact Movie Mode that's ideal for creating movies you can attach to emails.

• 2.5" LCD Screen

The PowerShot A720 IS features a big 2.5 inch LCD screen with 115,000 pixels of resolution, and features a selectable Grid Line Display to help with shot composition and a Night Display mode for easy visibility after dark. So whether you're setting up your shot or playing it back, everything is bright and clear

• Convenient AA-size Batteries

AA-size batteries can be purchased at any store so you don't need to worry about running out of batteries or recharging batteries - simply get new ones locally.

• USB 2.0 Interface

The PowerShot A720 IS supports the USB 2.0 (Hi-Speed) standard, so you'll enjoy the highest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 compatible computer.

• Easy, Flexible Direct Printing Options

The Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the camera to a Canon Direct Photo Printer or PictBridge supported printer, press the Print/Share button and print. The Direct Print feature allows for image preview and editing (including cropping) on the camera when connected to a compatible printer. Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images directly to a computer (Windows).