Canon IXUS 960 IS

The 12.1 Megapixel Digital IXUS 960 IS delivers a sophisticated combination of cutting edge technology and flawless style. The IXUS 960 IS has a dazzling array of features including a beautiful titanium body, Optical Image Stabilizer and a crystal clear, PureColor LCD display. This stunning camera is a must for those who demand the ultimate in performance and style.
Features:
Precision image quality
12.1 Megapixels delivers photo quality prints up to A2 size
Perfect portraits of family & friends
Face Detect technology for perfect focus, exposure and lighting when photographing people
In-camera red-eye removal gives you more natural-looking portraits
It's easy to take great photos in style
Canon 3.7x optical zoom lens gets you closer to the action
2.5" PureColor LCD screen for vivid, bright and sharp images to view and share your photos
Optical Image Stabilizer for crisp shots even at high zoom or in low-light without flash
High IS0 1600 to significantly reduce camera shake
Touch Control dial for easy operation and subject
Pure titanium body for the ultimate in durability and stylish design
Specifications:
CCD / Image Processor:
Effective Number of Pixels: Approx. 12.1 MP
Size / Filter Array: 1/1.7 inch / Primary colour filter (Bayer)
Processor: DIG!C III
Lens:
Focal Length (optical): 7.7(W) - 28.5(T)mm
35mm film equivalent: 36 (W) - 133(T)mm
f/number: f/2.8-8.0 (W), f/5.8-16 (T)
Shutter Speed : 15 - 1/2000 sec.
Zoom: Optical: Approx. 3.7x
Focusing / Range:
AF System / AF Lock: AF System: TTL Autofocus / AF Lock: Available
Focusing Frame: Face detect1 / 9-point AiAF / 1-point AF (fixed: centre)
Range: Normal: 50cm - infinity, Macro: 5cm - 50cm (W), 40cm - 50cm (T)
Control/Balance :
Light Metering Method: Evaluative2, Center-weighted average, Spot1
Exposure Control Method: Program AE / AE Lock available
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Sensitivity (Equivalent Film Speed): Auto / Hi ISO Auto / ISO 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 equivalent
White Balance Control: TTL White Balance
White Balance Modes: Auto, Pre-set (Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Fluorescent H) + Custom
LCD Monitor/Viewfinder:
Viewfinder: Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor: 2.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT colour LCD
Flash:
Flash Modes: Auto/On/Off/Slow-Synchro/Red-eye reduction is available
Flash Range : Normal 50cm - 4.6m(W), 50cm - 2.4m(T) Flash Range
Flash Exposure Compensation: ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Other Flash Functions: Face Detect FE / FE Lock
Selectable Shooting Modes:
Shooting Modes: Auto / Camera Manual / Digital Macro / Colour Accent / Colour Swap/ Stitch Assist / Movie
Special Scene: Portrait / Night Snapshot / Kids and Pets / Indoor / Foliage / Snow / Beach / Fireworks / Underwater / Aquarium / ISO 3200
My Colours: Vivid / Neutral / Sepia / Black & White / Positive Film / Lighter Skin Tone / Darker Skin Tone / Vivid Green / Vivid Red / Vivid Blue / Custom Colour3
Image Recording Format:
Still image: JPEG Compression (EXIF 2.2 Compliant)
Colour Space: sRGB
Video Data: Motion JPEG
Sound annotation/Audio Data: WAVE (Monaural)
JPEG Compression Levels: Superfine / Fine / Normal
Recording Pixels:
Still Images: Large: 4000 x 3000, Medium 1: 3264 x 2448, Medium 2: 2592 x 1944, Medium 3: 1600 x 1200, Small: 640 x 480, Widescreen 4000 x 2248, Postcard Date Imprint: 1600 x 1200
Continuous Shooting (Large/Fine): Approx 1.5 shots/sec
Other Operations: P
layback Operations: Single / Index (9 thumbnail images) / Slide Show / Movie Special Replay - Next frame, Previous frame, Fast forward, Rewind, First frame and Last frame / Magnify (2x - 10x) / auto vertical and horizontal image orientation with Intelligent Orientation Sensor / histogram display.
File Operations: DPOF - Print Order/ Slide show/Image transfer, Movie - unnecessary scenes can be erased. Sound Memos - max. record/play time is approx. 60 sec.
Direct Printing, PictBridge, Print/Share: Yes4
Menu Languages: 25 languages
Self-timer: Approx. 10 sec or 2 sec delay, or custom.
Interface :
Supported Operating Systems: PC: Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista; Mac: OS X v10.3 - v10.4
Computer I/F: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Output: Video: PAL or NTSC selectable; Audio: Monaural
Memory Storage: SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card / Multimedia Card / MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
Supplied Memory: 32MB MMCplus Memory Card
General Features:
Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery NB-5L
Standard Charger/AC Adaptor: Battery Charger CB-2LXE
Optional Charger/AC Adaptor: AC Adaptor Kit ACK-DC30 (Contains CA-DC10 and DR-30)
Shooting Capacity (full charge): LCD Monitor On: Approx 240 shots, LCD Monitor Off: 580, Replay: 6 hrs
Dimensions (W x D x H): 95.9 x 27.6 x 59.9mm
Weight: Approx. 165g (camera body only)