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The Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH is a 12.1 megapixel camera that's fun and easy to use. This stylish camera has rounded lines, a bronze finish, 5x optical zoom lens and Canon's sharp 3" PureColor II LCD to bring form and function together. The SD970 IS features an intuitive set of controls to help you capture the highest quality photos and HD video. New Active Display Technology makes reviewing images fun and easy. With a tilt and a shake of the camera, you can quickly review your images; no need for clumsy buttons or control dials. Industry-leading optics, Smart Auto image capture, and Canon's legendary DIGIC 4 Image Processor make capturing your world easier than ever before!
| 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 | 6.6-33mm f/3.2-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 37-185mm) |
| Zoom | Optical: 5x, Digital: 4x |
| Lens Mount | N/A |
| Focus Type | Autofocus |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 1.6' (50cm)-infinity Macro: 0.8"-1.6' (2-50cm) Digital Macro: 0.8-3.9" (2-10cm) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | N/A |
| Shooting Controls | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | ISO 80-1600 |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/1600 - 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 | 1fps 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' (0.3 m) - 11' (3.5 m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| 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 | 30 minutes in HD, 1 hour in SD, or up to 4GB |
| Audio Recording | Audio with Video only |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Viewfinder Coverage | N/A |
| Display | 3" 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 | LNB-5L Lithium-ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | ACK-DC30 AC Adapter Kit |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 3.73 x 2.24 x 1.04" (94.8 x 56.8 x 26.3mm) |
| Weight | 5.64 oz (160g) camera only |