Canon Digital IXUS 980 IS

IXUS 980 IS - 14.7MP, 1/1.7" CCD, 4416 x 3312, 3.7x Optical zoom, DIGIC 4, 6.35 cm (2.5 ") LCD TFT, USB 2.0, PAL/NTSC, 160g

Manufacturer
Canon
SKU
3192B010
18-09-2008
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.

Features
- 14.7 MP Digital IXUS in black or silver
- 3.7x optical zoom, optical IS
- Manual Control and 20 other modes
- DIGIC 4
- Face Detection Technology
- Anti-blur Motion Detection Technology
- i-Contrast
- 2.5” PureColor LCD II plus OVF
- Multi Control Dial, My Menu
- VGA movies
- Exquisite Style. Exceptional Performance.

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.

Storage

Compatible memory cards 
MMC, MMC+, SD, SDHC

Video

Maximum video resolution 
640 x 480 pixels
Full HD 
N
Video formats supported 
H.264, MOV
Video resolutions 
320 x 240 pixels
Analog signal format system 
NTSC, PAL
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Red
Weight 
160g
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Camera playback
Movie, Single image
Camera shutter speed 
1/60 - 1/1600s
Viewfinder type 
Optical
Built-in flash 
Y
Compatible operating systems 
Windows XP SP2/Vista<br />Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.5

Ports & interfaces

PictBridge 
Y

Power

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type 
NB-5L

Display

Display 
LCD
Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Field of view
100%
Touch screen 
N

Technical details

Display diagonal 
6.35 cm (2.5")

Audio

Built-in microphone 
Y

Lens system

Optical zoom 
3.7x
Digital zoom 
4x
Lens structure (elements/groups) 
7/5
Aperture range (F-F) 
2.8 - 5.8
Focal length range (f-f) 
7.7 - 28.5 mm
Combined zoom
15x
Number of aspheric elements
2

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Scene modes 
Beach, Children, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Party (indoor), Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Sunset, Underwater
Shooting modes
Auto, Movie, Scene
Photo effects 
Black&White, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Playback zoom (max)
10x
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, JPN, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR
Camera file system
DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.2
Custom colour
Y
Histogram
Y
Image editing
Resizing
Image quality adjustment
Brightness
Live view
Y
Orientation sensor 
Y
Built-in processor
DIGIC 4

Focusing

Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Face tracking, Single Auto Focus
Focus
TTL
Closest focusing distance
0.05m
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Y

Light exposure

ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot

Flash

Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash exposure lock
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.5 - 2.4m
Flash range (wide)
0.5 - 4.6m

Operational conditions

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

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
280 shots

Picture quality

Megapixel 
14.7 MP
Sensor type 
CCD
Image sensor size
25.4/43.2 mm (1/1.7")
Image stabilizer 
Y
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 2592 x 1944, 3456 x 2592, 4416 x 2480

Weight & dimensions

Width 
9.67 cm
Depth 
2.79 cm
Height 
6.22 cm

Other features

Video capability 
Y
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
36 - 133 mm
USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
Video memory capacity
4GB