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Canon Powershot Sd800 Is Digital Elph Camera Specifications

Image Capture Device

Image Capture Device

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  • Type

    Compact digital still camera with built-in flash and the lens shift-type image stabilizer (IS) system, 3.8x Optical / 4x Digital / 15x Combined Zoom

  • Total Pixels

    Type: 7.1 Megapixel, 1/ 2.5 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)

  • Effective Pixels

    Effective Pixels: 7.1 Megapixels
    Total Pixels: Approx. 7.4 Megapixels

  • Optical Zoom

    3.8x

  • Focal Length

    4.6-17.3mm f/2.8-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 28-105mm)

  • Digital Zoom

    4x

  • Focusing Range

    Normal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity
    Macro: 1.2 in.-2.0 ft./3-60cm (WIDE), 1-2.0 ft./30-60cm (TELE)
    Digital Macro: 1.2 in.-2.0 ft./3-60cm (WIDE)

  • Aperture Range

    Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - f/5.8 (T)

Focusing System

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  • Focusing Type

    TTL Autofocus

Exposure Control

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  • Sensitivity

    Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent

  • Shutter Speed

    15-1/1600 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.

  • Light Metering Method

    Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot** Metering frame is fixed to the center

  • Exposure Control Modes

    Program AE; AE Lock is available

  • Photo Effects (Color Modes)

    My Colors: Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom Color

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/- 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

  • White Balance System

    Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom

  • Scene Modes

    Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie

  • Flash Modes

    Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Auto w/ Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Slow Synchro, Flash Off

  • Flash Range

    Normal: 1.6-13 ft./50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (T)
    Macro: 1-1.6 ft./30-50cm (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)

  • Recycling Time

    Approx. 10 sec. or less (battery voltage = 3.7V)

  • Flash Exposure Compensation

    n/a

Performance

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  • Continuous Shooting

    Approx. 1.7 fps

  • Self-Timer

    Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom

Image Storage

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  • Storage Media

    SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMedia Card

  • File Format

    Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1

  • Image Compression

    Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
    Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural)

  • JPEG Compression Modes

    Normal, Fine, SuperFine

  • Adjustable Resolutions

    Still Image: 640 x 480 (Small), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 3,072 x 2,304 (Large), 3,072 x 1,728 (Widescreen)
    Movie: 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps) available up to 4GB, 320 x 240 (1 min. at 60 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps)

Input/Output

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  • Computer Interface

    USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)

  • Printing Output Control

    Direct connection to Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable

  • Video Output

    NTSC/PAL

  • Audio Out

    Monaural

  • Other

    Memory card slot

Display

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  • Viewfinder

    Real-image optical zoom viewfinder

  • LCD Display

    2.5 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
    LCD Pixels: Approx. 207,000 pixels
    LCD Coverage: 100%

  • Language Options

    25 display languages provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian)

  • Playback Options

    Playback Modes File: Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume Playback, My Category, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing

Power Supply

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  • Power Source

    1. Rechargeable Lithium Battery NB-5L
    2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30

  • Shooting Capacity

    Still Image: approx. 270 shots (NB-5L/LCD on)* approx. 600 shots (NB-5L/LCD off
    Playback Time: Approx. 360 min. (NB-5L)

Physical Specifications

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  • Dimensions

    3.52 x 2.28 x 0.99 in. / 89.5 x 58.0 x 25.1mm

  • Weight

    Approx. 5.29 oz./150g (camera body only)

  • Operating Temperature

    32-104°F/0-40°C
    Operating Humidity: 10-90%

About Canon Powershot Sd800 Is Digital Elph Camera

The PowerShot SD800 IS features a high res 7.1 Megapixel CCD to give you images of uncompromising texture & detail. With it, you'll capture what others miss, the delicate strands of a baby's hair, the intricate petals of a wild flower. Plus the camera is as beautiful to hold as the images it takes. The Perpetual Curve design has the look of fine sculpture. Yet it's practical, too. Its unique form is engineered for the shape of your hand

Engineered with Canon's sophisticated wide-angle 3.8x zoom lens with integrated Image Stabilizer technology, the SD800 IS Digital ELPH gives you the "shake-free" performance that makes your pictures sharp & clear. No matter how close you zoom in, the SD800 IS Digital ELPH keeps everything stable. All you have to think about is your subject

The DIGIC III Image Processor is the latest advancement to Canon's proprietary DIGIC technology, delivering superior image quality, ultra-responsive performance and extended battery life. It provides a speedier interface for the SD800 IS Digital ELPH's SD memory card as well as higher definition for its LCD monitor

DIGIC III also empowers Face Detection AF/AE, which finds all the faces in the frame & sets the most suitable focus point, when the shutter button is depressed half-way. Exposure & flash are controlled to ensure proper illumination of both the faces & the overall scene, eliminating the common problem of darkened or overexposed faces

>iSAPS Technology is an oriiginal scene-recognition technology developed by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed & accuracy, as well as exposure & white balance

The camera's 2.5" LCD monitor gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture & wider viewing angle to make shooting, playback & using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. The clear bright LCD also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light

The PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH features ISO 1600 & High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake & sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater flexibility for shooting

With the SD800 IS's Improved Movie Mode, you can shoot extremely high quality full-motion movies at 60 fps QVGA (320x240). When you want to save space, you've also got Standard Recording that lets you shoot at 30 fps VGA (640x480). There's a 15 fps Compact Movie Mode that's ideal for creating movies you can attach to emails

The PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the SD800 IS Digital ELPH to a Canon CP, SELPHYor PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer.

Canon Powershot Sd800 Is Digital Elph Camera Features

  • Ahead of the curve in performance and style
  • 7.1 Megapixel Digital ELPH with elegant stainless steel Perpetual Curve design
  • Get close, stay steady
  • Wide-angle 28-105mm (35mm equivalent) 3.8x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer Technology for steady, long zoom shooting
  • Canon technology maximizes quality and performance
  • DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection Technology for superior image quality, fast operation and low power consumption
  • See the image in a big monitor
  • Large 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle for easier on-camera viewing
  • Canon innovation enhances your experience
  • ISO 1600 to reduce image blur and expand low-light shooting capability
  • Made for fast-paced action
  • Improved Movie Mode with Fast Frame Rate at 60 fps QVGA (320 x 240) or 30 fps VGA (640 x 480)
  • The complete print solution
  • Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Printand Movie Print with Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers

What's in the box:

  • Item Note: Lens Error can't initialize; May have additional issues; Cosmetic condition is E-; SOLD AS IS; SOLD FOR PARTS ONLY; FINAL SALE
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