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Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue)
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The Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH is a 12.1 megapixel, powerful, pocket-sized, camera built for the modern digital lifestyle. With its clean, rounded lines, razor-sharp 2.8" PureColor LCD, and intuitive controls, the SD960 is the camera that you can, and will, take everywhere. Industry-leading optics, Smart Auto image capture, and Canon's legendary DIGIC 4 Image Processor ensure the highest quality photos and HD video. Capturing your world on the go has never been easier!
- Superior Imaging Technology
- Advanced 12.1 megapixel resolution coupled with Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor produce images of exceptional color and quality. Ample resolution allows for over-size poster prints as well as cropping and resizing.
- 4x Optical Zoom Lens
- Canon optics are razor-sharp and yield outstanding contrast and clarity. 4x optical zoom conveniently captures wide landscapes and telephoto action photography. With a 35mm film equivalent of 28-112mm, you'll never have to compromise your unique point of view.
- Smart AUTO Exposure
- Concentrate on your subjects--let the camera handle the pictures. Canon's Smart Auto mode analyzes your shooting conditions with 18 pre-defined scene settings. From a wide, floral landscape to a night on the town with friends, the SD960 IS intelligently captures your memories--maximizing quality while minimizing effort.
- HD Video Recording
- The PowerShot SD960 IS captures beautiful, broadcast-quality HD video! Capture a scene from that concert, a friend's wedding, or your recent trip to New York City. Easily share your memories on your big screen HDTV by connecting the camera through the all-digital HDMI port.
- 2.8" PureColor LCD II
- Framing your photos couldn't be easier than with the SD960 IS's bright, crisp 2.8" LCD. Smooth color transitions, high-resolution, and scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coatings make composing and viewing effortless, even under bright sunlight.
- Active Display Technology
- Active Display utilizes the SD960 IS's accelerometer for fun and intuitive playback of your photos. To browse forward, give the camera a shake. To advance continuously, tilt the camera on an angle and watch your photos splash across the screen. Finding your favorite photos has never been so cool!
- Advanced Face Detection Technology
- Canon's advanced Face Detection Technology keeps every face in focus. Intelligent Contrast Correction, Red-eye Correction, and the latest focus-tracking technology deliver consistent sharpness and natural skin tones.
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| Camera Type | Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 12.4MP, Recorded: 12.1MP |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| Bit Depth | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| File Formats | JPEG, QuickTime |
| File Size | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Color Spaces | sRGB |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Crop Factor | N/A |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | 5-20mm f/2.8-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 28-112mm) |
| Zoom | Optical: 4x, Digital: 4x |
| Lens Mount | N/A |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 1.6' (50cm) - infinity Macro: 0.8" - 1.6' (2-50cm) wide, 1-1.6' (30-50cm) telephoto Digital Macro: 0.8" - 1.6' (2-50cm) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | N/A |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO 80-1600 |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/1500 - 15 sec. |
| Metering | Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program, Scene |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Mirror Lock-Up | N/A |
| Burst Capability | 0.8fps Continuous Shooting |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.0' (0.3m) - 13' (4.0m) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
| Dedicated Flash System | N/A |
| Max Sync Speed | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | No |
| Memory Card Type | SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus |
| Still Images per GB | JPEG: High Res:313 - Low Res:3,073 |
| A/V Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Video with Audio, NTSC & PAL Output |
| Video Resolution | 1280x720 @ 30fps, 640x480 @ 30fps, 320x240 @ 30fps |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 4GB or 1 hour |
| Audio Recording | Audio with Video only |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Viewfinder Coverage | N/A |
| Display | 2.8" LCD |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, A/V Out, HDMI (Type C) |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows XP, Vista Mac OS X (10.2 or later) |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating Temperature:32-104°F/0-40°C Humidity: 10-90% |
| Weatherproofing | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Durability | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery Type | NB-4L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | ACK-DC10 AC Adapter Kit (optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.85 x 2.12 x 0.87" (97.9 x 54.1 x 22.1mm) |
| Weight | 5.11 oz (145g) camera only |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 16 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Image stabilization (10)
- Nice body color (9)
- Good in low light (8)
- Large clear LCD (7)
- Good image quality (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel (13)
- Family photos (11)
- Landscape/scenery (10)
- Low light (6)
- Video (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (12), Casual photographer (3)
Reviewed by 16 customers
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Pros
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
This camera is so wonderful. clear photos, fast response, great options, high tech, durable!!
May take a little time to get used to functions but it is most certainly worth it!!
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
The camera is really easy to use and the quality is fantastic, especially in any lighting - indoor, at night, etc.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Nice Body Color
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
Was looking for a solid point-and-shoot, for a good price, that could also double as my go-to video camera. This was among the least expensive cameras that had the HD video and reviews of good photo quality. I've had the camera for a couple of weeks now and I'm happy with it. Pretty basic functions but I wasn't looking for too many extras or manual settings. Nice auto features that detect when you're taking a portrait, close-up, etc. I'd definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a good value in a simple no-fuss point-and-shoot. I was between this one and the Canon SD1400 but ended up deciding that the sleekness/slimmer size of the 1400 wasn't worth the extra $40.
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Close-up almost macro
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I lost this same camera a few months ago. Bought a cheap Sanyo.; hoping my trusty Canon would show up. It didn't.
The Sanyo didn't come close to the picture quality of this Canon.
I re-bought the identical Canon; and I'm back to taking high-quality, no-brainer photos.
Really superb vacation photos. In good light, for a point and shoot; it can't be beat.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
This camera is simply fantastic. [...] We are looking forward to a long relationship with this camera. It's easy to use and the quality is professional.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
Bought this camera for my 13 yr old daughter. She found it very easy to use and was taking pictures and videos and uploading them to Facebook in no time.
I personally use DSLR's and found the picture quality to be remarkably good. I would recommend getting a better wrist strap, but, other than that, a decidedly excellent P&S camera.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Long lag time shutter delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
This camera is easy to pick up and use. The controls are easy to navigate. the picture quality is great. Takes great pics in lowlight.
The main issue I have is the long lag time shutter delay which makes it hard to take several photos in quick succession.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
nice camera.
small but well-resourced
Pros
- Excellent Clarity
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Weight is bit more
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I love photography and want to capture all beautiful moments of my life and not only pictures but Pictures with true emotions, Pictures with beautiful backgrounds, Pictures with natural beauty.
I used other competitive brand products but did not get the clairty what I received from this product.
It is the BEST example of ROI (Return on Imagination). What you see, what you imagine.....It should be captured in the same way for rest of your life.
Finally, Go for it.............
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
Plenty of settings to play around with, between color replacement/highlight, stitch assist, ISO3200, and many more. Finding just the right setting can be a bit confusing at first, with so many settings to choose from, but that's the price of having options! The HD video is surprisingly good. The underwater mode works well for diving, and there are two great underwater cases that can be bought for the camera. Great battery life, too.
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I bought this camera for my girlfriend for our one year anniversary and it has been a great purchase. It is pretty top of line with the features, such as 12.1 megapixels, HD video, and the hard to find color accent feature where you can take black and white pictures with one color accent. As far as I know, cannon is the only manufacturer with this feature, and this is the only new point and shoot camera that has it too. So far I haven't really found anything I really dislike, except for maybe its a little complicated to use, but I've only had it about a week or two and I'm not the most experience photographer either.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Underwater
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I have this camera and the underwater housing. I used it over the weekend down to 80ft with great results, with and without flash. The underwater case has a diffuser which helps. The underwater video was not the greatest but it will do. The battery lasted about 3 hours but I was taking alot of video during this time. I believe it will last a lot longer when in photo mode as long as you place IS to shoot only mode. The viewfinder is large enough underwater. Over all I am really satisified with this point and shoot camera and housing.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fun to use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Portraits
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
i cant stop using this camera, even for the silliest moments. but it is at the great one's that this camera can make that great moment seem even better... the quality, the shutter speed and the simple fact that experiencing all the great options this cam has to offer is just fun, makes it all just really worth having. even at full zoom, the quality is beyond good. whenever i get to use it, i cant seem to stop :)
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
Very nice camera. Easily light years better than the 6 year old Canon S500 it replaced. Comfortable size and very convenient. Screen is very nice. Only complaint is it takes a few too many steps to erase. My old camera had an erase button on the back. Otherwise great P&S. Don't expect it to be a DSLR. We keep a small P&S for days when we don't want to carry the full size gear.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I purchased this camera for my wife to take snapshots of our young child... and l think I find myself using it more then her!! The camera is very compact and full of great creative features. The HD video feature is great quality and works well. The lens range and quality is outstanding and I would recommend this camera to anyone who needs a compact camera with great still and video features at a great price!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD960 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I bought this one for my daughter, she was using SD950IS prior. Definitely better than 950IS, and IMHO, one of the best wide angle carry around.
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What's in the Box
- NB-4L Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7v 760mAh)
- CB-2LV Battery Charger
- IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable
- AVC-DC400 Video Interface Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Software CD-ROM
- 1-Year Canon U.S.A. Warranty
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