Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue)
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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
1
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) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 15 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
93%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Image stabilization (12)
- Nice body color (7)
- Zoom range/performance (7)
- Good in low light (5)
- Easy to use (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Family photos (12)
- Travel (12)
- Landscape/scenery (7)
- Sports/action (4)
- Video (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (8), Photo enthusiast (3), Semi-pro photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Love the 24 mm
I use this camera daily and keep it with me at all times. The size of the camera is perfect, no bulk and certainly no weight issue.
My favorite feature on the PowerShot ...Read complete review
I use this camera daily and keep it with me at all times. The size of the camera is perfect, no bulk and certainly no weight issue.
My favorite feature on the PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera by Canon is the 24mm lens. I love to shoot up close and it is lots of fun with this point and shoot camera. The images are crisp and not distorted.
The 3.0" wide LCD is clear. It is easy to use the touchscreen. I enjoy cycling through my images simply by touching the screen. Magnifying the images is convenient and easy.
The 12.1 MP and image stabilizer seem to do the trick when trying to capture sharp pics. I shot a few images from the cockpit (not stable and shooting through glass). I did not use the zoom due to low light but when I chose a small area of the picture to print the resolution was surprising good.
I don't use it very much but the 5x Optical Zoom is a nice feature. The zoom is quick and easy to work.
I find that the battery drains fast and I do not like when the flash automatically fires off.
The lag between shots is always annoying to me any time I use a point and shoot camera.
I have not used the movie shooting capability.
Overall I am satisfied with this camera.
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Most Liked Negative Review
The Good and the Bad
Although this camera takes great pictures, it is inconvenient becauuse it doesn't use standards AA batteries.
Although this camera takes great pictures, it is inconvenient becauuse it doesn't use standards AA batteries.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I was looking for a very small, powerful camera with a nice display to use as an alternative to my DSLR. It is compact and just right for what I needed. My only complaint is that the shutter speed seems a bit slow. I may just have to play with some settings and I'm sure I'm used to my Canon DSLR, which is very, very fast. But, it really is just what I was looking for. I have used the video feature and it is just great.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Quality
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
Although this camera takes great pictures, it is inconvenient becauuse it doesn't use standards AA batteries.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I recently purchased this and it is a cool product. I love canons and recently dropeed my previous powershot(ixus) in the sand so decided to upgrade. the pic quality is fantastic and the screen functions are really easy to use. the only thing i didnt like was, if its not set in wide screen mode there are black lines on the left and right or the review rather than filling the whole screen, this isnt ideal but i can live with it. I havent printed any pics yet so unable to comment on that.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
Touch screen features are great and the ergonomics are good. Lots can be done with this camera but the instruction manual fails to enlighten the user on too many details of the camera
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large lcd screen
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Candids
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I bought this camera for my son to take to college. He wanted something that was small, took great images and was easy to use. This fit the bill perfectly! He loves the camera, it takes crisp, clear images and image stabilization works quite well.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
Bought this camera for my wife to be able to take pics and also shoot video. She found it very easy to use. Nice wide lens for group shots, and the video looks pretty good at 1280x720. I'm a pro videographer/photographer myself, and yet this little baby holds up pretty well. Haven't tried editing any of the footage yet so I'm not sure what the ingest/editing headaches might be as of yet. Only gripe so far is that it's not fantastic in low light (although it's good), and as a result it sometimes takes a long time to actually snap the photo. Overall, happy with the purchase.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Flash recirculating time
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
This is a fantastic pocket camera. The touch screen is very user friendly, and the large LCD screen is a must for large fingers! As with ALL point and shoot models low light / dark shooting still could be improved but daytime images are crisp and clear. The color is immacculate!
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
It's really easy to use, the touch screen help to do the work more easily.
Excellent HD video quality.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
Cons
- Poor Flash
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
I use this camera daily and keep it with me at all times. The size of the camera is perfect, no bulk and certainly no weight issue.
My favorite feature on the PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera by Canon is the 24mm lens. I love to shoot up close and it is lots of fun with this point and shoot camera. The images are crisp and not distorted.
The 3.0" wide LCD is clear. It is easy to use the touchscreen. I enjoy cycling through my images simply by touching the screen. Magnifying the images is convenient and easy.
The 12.1 MP and image stabilizer seem to do the trick when trying to capture sharp pics. I shot a few images from the cockpit (not stable and shooting through glass). I did not use the zoom due to low light but when I chose a small area of the picture to print the resolution was surprising good.
I don't use it very much but the 5x Optical Zoom is a nice feature. The zoom is quick and easy to work.
I find that the battery drains fast and I do not like when the flash automatically fires off.
The lag between shots is always annoying to me any time I use a point and shoot camera.
I have not used the movie shooting capability.
Overall I am satisfied with this camera.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
This camera is smaller than my older powershot, better pocket camera... takes clearer, sharper photos on automatic settings, washes out a bit in strong direct sunlight, touch screen is fun! Zoom is okay, low light is better than the old one.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
The camera user inerface is very easy to operate.
Produce very good photos quality.
Value for money
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
all the function that a casual photografer needs and more!
very simple to use and operate.
compact but yet not to small to handle.
the wide screen option is great.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Good macro
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
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 (Blue):
I was a bit skeptical about purchasing this camera because I didn't want to end up wasting money on something I wasn't satisfied with, then having to return it again. I immediately fell in love with this camera when I tested out it's macro quality, you could literally put the camera less than 2 inches away from something and snap a clear bright picture, I was totally amazed! The picture quality was what I was looking for, the LCD screen is very bright and it's touch screen. You could buy a $150 Canon camera but you do get what you pay for, it will definitely not be as good as this one. I actually think the price for this camera is pretty cheap for such a great camera like this. Definitely recommend.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
Easy to use compact
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon PowerShot SD980 IS Digital Camera (Blue):
the blue color is what i am search for~ my gf. loves it, not only it is small and can put in the pocket but also it is easy to use and the digital screen is terrific!
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Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
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What's in the Box
- NB-6L Lithium-Ion Battery Pack (3.7v, 1000mAh)
- CB-2LY Battery Charger for Canon NB-6L Lithium-Ion Battery
- 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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