Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS, black

Digital IXUS 980 IS - 1/1.7” CCD, 14.7M, DIGIC 4, f/2.8 – f/5.8, 2.5” PureColor LCD II (TFT), Hi-Speed USB

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
2670B007
19-09-2008
The 14.7 MP Digital IXUS 980 IS blends technical excellence with a unique, stylish black or silver design. Powered by Canon’s latest DIGIC 4 processor, it combines advanced auto features with Manual control.

14.7 Megapixels
With an incredible 14.7 Megapixel sensor for stunning high-resolution shots, the Digital IXUS 980 IS provides abundant detail for huge prints and creative image manipulation.

High Style
The Digital IXUS 980 IS offers exquisite styling and a premium build quality, finished in a choice of two colours: black or silver.

Advanced optics
A high quality lens with 3.7x zoom ensures versatility and superb results when shooting both stills and movies. Canon’s renowned optical Image Stabilizer technology counteracts camera shake for outstanding image quality.

Take control
The first Digital IXUS with Manual Control, the Digital IXUS 980 IS allows shooting in more demanding conditions, or creative experimentation. A further 20 automatic modes include QuickShot, for extra-responsive shooting of fast moving objects or fleeting events.

DIGIC 4
Incorporating the latest in image processing technology, DIGIC 4 delivers extraordinary noise reduction. The result is richly detailed, clean images, even when shooting at high ISO speeds. DIGIC 4 also drives exceptional processing speeds and responsive operation.

Face Detection Technology
Great people shots are assured with the latest Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, even for faces on angles and far away. Face Select & Track optimises settings for a chosen person, while FaceSelf-Timer waits for you to enter the frame for great group shots. Auto Red-Eye Correction eliminates red eyes during shooting and playback.

Abolish blur
The Digital IXUS 980 IS combats blur with High ISO Auto and Motion Detection Technology, which ascertains movement of both camera and subject to set the optimum ISO. Servo AF tracks moving subjects to ensure they remain in focus.

Optimum contrast
i-Contrast boosts brightness in dark areas of an image. The result is improved contrast with retained detail in tricky lighting conditions.

Large LCD
The 2.5" PureColor LCD II offers exceptional contrast and colour rendition, plus a wide viewing angle for easier framing, playback and menu navigation – even at angles and in bright sunlight. An optical viewfinder offers choice when framing shots.

Easy access
The Multi Control Dial provides fast, convenient and accurate access to menu items, functions and images during playback. Customise the menu system with My Menu for rapid access to the functions you use most.

Movies
Shoot spontaneous, high-quality 30fps VGA movies with sound.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels
Video formats supported 
MOV
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB
Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Weight 
160g
Lens focal range 
7.7 - 28.5
Bundled software 
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Camera shutter speed 
1/60 - 1/1600s
Compatible memory cards 
mmc, sd
Compatible operating systems 
Windows XP SP2 / Vista<br />Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.5
Display 
LCD
Light exposure correction
+/- 2 EV - 1/3
Megapixel 
14.7 MP
Optical zoom 
3.7x
Scene modes 
beach, Fireworks, Portrait, Sunset
Sensor type 
CCD
Video capability 
Y
Source data-sheet
.
Display diagonal 
6.35 cm (2.5")

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
7/5
Focus adjustment
Auto
Closest focusing distance
0.05m
Digital zoom 
4x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
36 - 133 mm

Camera

Photo effects 
black&white, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Playback zoom (max)
2x
Custom colour
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4

Flash

Flash range (wide)
0.50 - 4.6m

Operational conditions

Operating temperature (T-T) 
0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)
10 - 90%

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/43.2 mm (1/1.7")
Maximum image resolution 
4416 x 3312
Image formats supported 
JPEG
Still image resolution(s) 
(L) 4416 x 3312<br />(M1) 3456 x 2592<br />(M2) 2592 x 1944<br />(M3) 1600 x 1200<br />(S) 640 x 480<br />(W) 4416 x 2480

Weight & dimensions

Width 
9.67 cm
Depth 
2.79 cm
Height 
6.22 cm

Other features

Audio recorder 
WAVE
Digital SLR 
N