Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Gold)
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The Canon PowerShot SD980 IS offers natural, touch interface for intuitive control of camera features and settings. With the touch of a finger, you can select an autofocus point, change shooting modes, and fine tune exposure compensation. Enhanced Active Display Technology makes reviewing images fun and easy. With a tilt and a shake of the camera, you can quickly review your photos, no need for clumsy buttons or control dials.
The SD980 IS packs 12.1 megapixel resolution, a 5x optical zoom lens, and HD Video recording into a compact, easy to carry package. At just 0.9" thin, this slim and stylish camera body easily fits into your pocket and digital lifestyle. With its next-generation touch interface and fashion forward design, Canon PowerShot SD980 IS brings form and function together.
- 3.0" Touch Screen Pure Color LCD
- Touch your finger to the large 3.0" Pure Color System LCD and select an AF point, choose a shooting mode, adjust exposure compensation, and more. Playback functions are also performed with the flick of a fingertip: switch between images, scroll, magnify a portion of a photo, and control movie playback. This new natural interface makes camera operations fun and easy.
- High Performance Imaging
- With 12.1 megapixels of resolution and Canon's latest DIGIC 4 Image Processor, the SD980 IS produces brilliant, life-like photographs with rich color and stunning detail.
- 5x Optical Zoom Lens
- With an equivalent zoom range of 24-120mm, Canon's 5x Optical Zoom Lens captures everything from sweeping landscapes to telephoto action pictures.
- HD Video Recording
- The SD980 IS captures beautiful, 720p HD video. From live concerts to family vacations, the SD980 IS is the HD Video camera that you can, and will, take with you everywhere. Connect the camera to your HDTV with an optional HDMI cable and enjoy your memories in 100% digital High Definition.
- Smart Auto Exposure
- Concentrate on your subjects - let the camera handle the pictures. Canon's Smart Auto mode analyzes your shooting conditions with 22 pre-defined scene settings. From a wide, floral landscape to a night on the town with friends, the SD980 IS intelligently captures your memories - maximizing quality while minimizing effort.
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 12.1 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 12.4 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV Audio: Linear PCM |
| Max Resolution | 4000 x 3000 |
| Other Resolutions |
3254 x 2448 2592 x 1944 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 4000 x 2248 @ 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
EFL: 4.3-21.5 mm (35mm equivalent: 24-120 mm) Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - 5.9 (T) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 5x Digital: 4x |
| Focus Range |
Wide: 1.6' (0.49 m) - Infinity Telephoto: 2.9' (0.88 m) - Infinity Wide Macro: 2" (5.08 cm) - 1.6' (48.77 cm) Digital Macro: 2" (5.08 cm) - 3.9' (118.87 cm) |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80-1600 |
| Shutter | 15 - 1/3000 seconds |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: AE Lock, Program, i-Contrast Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual, Fluorescent H |
| Burst Rate | Up to 0.8 fps |
| Self Timer | 2 Seconds, 10 Seconds |
| Remote Control | None |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, FE Lock, Flash On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 1.6 - 11' (0.49 - 3.35 m) Telephoto: 2.9 - 4.9' (0.88 - 1.49 m) |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | None |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC MMC MMCplus HC MMCplus |
| Still Images per GB | JPEG: 313 @ Highest Resolution - 7684 @ Lowest Resolution |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Clip Length |
Up to 4GB or 60 Minutes
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Please Note:HD 1280 x 720 record 4GB or 10 minutes close |
| Audio Recording | With Video, Mono |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Screen | 3" LCD (230000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) Humidity: 10 - 90% |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | NB-6L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| AC Power Adapter | ACK-DC40 (Optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.93 x 2.10 x 0.90" / 99.82 x 53.34 x 22.86 mm |
| Weight | 4.59 oz / 130 g (Camera only) |
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Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Image stabilization (9)
- Good in low light (6)
- Nice body color (6)
- Easy to use (5)
- Zoom range/performance (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Family photos (9)
- Travel (7)
- Landscape/scenery (6)
- Low light (5)
- Video (5)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (5), Photo enthusiast (4)
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Pros
- Good Auto Focus
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Good menu
- Great color
- great lens
- Sharp Images
- Smooth Zoom Operation
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Macro Flowers
- Still Life
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Gold):
I initially bought the SD980 for its wide "24mm" lens but it has turned out to be a very good camera beyond its ultra wide focal length capabilities. Maybe mine is an exceptionally good one, I don't know, but the glass they used in the lens is really remarkable. The color it duplicates is very rich (as is typical of most Canon lens and sensors) but not un-naturally so. Also the clarity and sharpness of the lens is about as good as a small pocket camera gets. Macro Mode works fantastic in a shaded garden BTW.In my opinion, the camera's DIGIC 4 Processor is probably about the best in the industry keeping low light noise down to a minimum, and light metering in the camera is pretty much spot on too. I usually tweak all my photos in workshop to a degree, but I've had to do very little, if any, post processing work with the SD 980's pictures as far as color and exposure, and sharpness are concerned.The auto focus is also very responsive and accurate, more so than most of my other pocket cameras. Very rarely has it gotten confused trying to focus on an image even in low light. Accurate focusing is one of the things I really appreciate in a small camera, because it really is hard to get it right under all conditions. Along with its great optical image stabilization the SD980 does the business of taking sharp photos very well.As usual, the menus in the SD980 are typical Canon livery. They're perfect and very logically laid out. In fact Canon's user friendly menu functions are always a huge buying incentive for me when it comes to choosing any type of camera, with Nikon coming in a close second. Now for a couple slight cons about the camera.Thought the wide 3" LCD on the SD980 should appeal to shooters that like to view their photos on a wide 16x9 ratio monitor screen; it is one thing about the camera that has failed to enthuse me much. Visually, it's great as a shooting monitor, but to utilize the full width of the super wide 3" screen you have to shoot in the 16x9 screen format (obviously), which I never do, so a lot of the screen is wasted if you shoot in the more typical 4x3 format. That irritates me a bit because the taller 4x3 format reduces the screen's low-profile width to about a 2.5" due to the sides being masked off. The color and sharpness of the screen are quite good, no complaints there, but still I feel I'm not getting the full benefit of its touted 3" monitor width in the mode I usually shoot in. I knew this going in, so I guess I should use the camera in its wide screen format more often—something I'll have to get used to.Also the touch screen capabilities that the camera avails itself to are probably one of those "love em or hate em" features. I'm basically indifferent to it and rarely use it because I just don't like getting fingerprints on an LCD screen. So here again, a lot of this camera's gingerbread (gimmickry) is going to waste on me. But that doesn't make me sorry I bought this wonderful little toy, there are just too many good things to like about this thing that out weigh any of my fuddy-duddy disenchantments. It's a very well made camera with a great lens, and it takes fantastic pictures. I can't help wondering even how much better this camera would've been had Canon decided to keep it in the 10 Mega Pixel "sweet spot." Humm.I bought my SD980 here at B&H BTW. Great store guys. Thanks.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Poor Flash
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Gold):
Use it all the time
It's compact yet big performance and great Video
I can't think of anything that is missing of bad for the Size and the abilities.
Great little Cam
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Gold):
I recently purchased the SD980 in Gold. Let me tell you first of all I am based in Canada and the item took 3 days to arrive! :) I ordered it on a Monday and it arrived on a Thursday afternoon! I lost my camera when I went to Las Vegas and was heartbroken as my sisters wedding was fast approaching. I purchased this camera not only because I needed a camera but also because of the short notice! Secondly, have you ever seen someone with a GOLD camera? The pictures are spectacular. I am not a professional photographer although I have taken many classes and have a passion for taking all sorts of pictures! The clarity is amazing and the quality of the pictures are breaktaking! I would recommend this to any user - from a beginner to advanced.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great pocket size
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Gold):
This is a great camera that takes excellent pictures. The touch screen is nice and the camera is easy to use. Fits nicely in a pocket. I would recommend this camera.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Poor Flash
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Gold):
Pros:
Extremely Sharp Images
Very Wide Angle; Decent Telephoto Lens
Use or Don't Use Touch Screen
Excellent Stabilization
Cons:
Flash a little weak
Flash fall off at corners
Pros
- Easy to use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Gold):
I bought this camera for an upcoming trip to Sicily and Italy, to replace a 7 year old Canon digital, which was my very first digital camera. I've been taking a few shots to get used to it and have found I like the touch screen as it is very easy to use, the camera fits in my shoulder bag's front pocket or a shirt pocket, and the photo quality is so much sharper than those I took with my old camera. The zoom is adequate for my purposes and a 4GB memory card holds more photos than I may take on my three week trip.
I don't pretend to know anything about photography and I am conservative in the number of photos I shoot since I used film point and shoot cameras for most of my life. My son, who is a professional photographer (and prefers high end Nikon) recommended buying this camera at B&H for its quality, small size and weight, reasonable price, and my limited skills. He is finding that with this camera an "old dog" like me can learn a few new tricks!
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Gold):
I purchased this camera for my daughter to use in a digital camera class and it has been great. She has gone out and taken pictures that I never thought she would get with a small camera. Being able to use the camera in a manual mode and set the different settings to what you want has been the ticket.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Gold):
GOOD QUALITY IMAGES AND EASY TO MANAGE
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Gold):
This is a very user friendly camera. I purchased it for my wife who does not like to read manuals. She figured this out very easily as the menu was very straight forward. She loves the compact design and the large screen is wonderful. the video quality is also good and it is nice that it shoots in HD.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Gold):
Good little camera to carry around when you don't want to lug a heavy SLR. Compact very functional and easy to use. Video feature is a nice plus.
So far could not find anything wrong with the design and function of this camera.
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- NB-6L Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7v, 1000mAh)
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- AVC-DC400 Video Interface Cable
- Wrist Strap
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