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Technical Details for Canon Digital Ixus 55


Technical Details for Canon Digital Ixus 55 Digital Camera
Canon Digital Ixus 55 

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Technical Details for Canon Digital Ixus 55

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General
Product TypeDigital camera
Width8.6 cm
Depth2.2 cm
Height5.4 cm
Weight0.1 kg
Body MaterialStainless steel
Main Features
Resolution5.0 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels5,300,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution5,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.5"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50, ISO auto
Digital Zoom4 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsPortrait mode, stitch assist, fireworks, Underwater, indoor, foliage, beach, kids & pets, digital macro, night snapshot, snow
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Vivid
Max Shutter Speed1/1500 sec
Min Shutter Speed15 sec
Exposure MeteringEvaluative, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic, manual
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight)
Digital Video FormatAVI
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed2.1 frames per second
Video CaptureAVI - 320 x 240 - 60 fps - 60 sec - max clip duration
AVI - 160 x 120 - 15 fps - 180sec - max clip duration
AVI - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
AVI - 640 x 480 - 15 fps
AVI - 320 x 240 - 60 fps
AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps
AVI - 160 x 120 - 15 fps
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory16 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
Supported Flash MemoryMultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Image StorageSuper-fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 5 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 9 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 19 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 8 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 15 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 30 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 13 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 24 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 46 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 52 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 80 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 127 - with 16MB card
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
Effective Flash Range0.5 m - 3.5 m
FeaturesAF illuminator
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 5.8 mm - 17.4 mm - f/2.8-4.9
Focal Length5.8 mm - 17.4 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera35 - 105mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)9
Min Focus Range30 cm
Macro Focus Range3-50cm
Lens ApertureF/2.8-4.9
Optical Zoom3 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Lens Construction5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, UA lens
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, display brightness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, MOTION PRINT
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - real-image zoom
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format115,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft VideoImpression, Canon ImageBrowser
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 - 10.3
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesWrist strap
Cables IncludedA/V cable
USB cable
Power
Power DeviceBattery charger - external
Battery
Supported BatteryCanon NB-4L
Supported Battery Details1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 760 mAh ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
 
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