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Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
With the classically stylish PowerShot SX20 IS, you can produce magnificent HD movies and dazzling photos. Loaded with features, it's got a high-powered 20x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, 12.1 Megapixels, a big 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD, Blink Detection and more.

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Features
True-to-Life ImagingThis high-powered 20x Wide-angle Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve magnificent images whether you are up close or far away.

HD Movies with Your CameraProvides flexibility to use the optical zoom while shooting superb 720p HD movies with stereo sound so you can fully capture those fun, memorable moments, with an HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV.

Instant Creative ControlImproved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations.

Value to SpareThis classically styled DIGIC 4 Image Processor, 12.1 Megapixel camera is a perfect device for any shooter!

DIGIC 4 Image ProcessorCanon's proprietary DIGIC Image Processors have long set its cameras apart from the competition, and the new DIGIC 4 sets the bar even higher. Faster, more accurate noise reduction delivers better image quality, even at high ISO speeds.

iSAPS TechnologyUsing an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Big Vari-angle LCDThe camera's 2.5-inch Purecolor System LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient.

Power on the GoThis AA battery powered camera enables you to easily power up.

Specifications
Type of CameraCompact digital still camera with built-in flash, 20x Optical/4x Digital/80x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System

Lens
Focal Length 5.0 (W) - 100 (T) mm f/2.8-5.7 (35mm equivalent: 28-560mm)

Digital Zoom 4x

Focusing Range Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity (W), 3.3 ft./1m-infinity (T) Macro: 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm (W) Super macro: 0-3.9 in./0-10cm (W)

Autofocus System TTL Autofocus

Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperturef/2.8 (W) - f/5.7 (T)

Shutter Speed 15-1/3,200 sec. (settable in Tv and M)

Flash
Built-in Flash Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro

Flash Range 1.6-22 ft./50cm-6.8m (W), 3.3-12 ft./1.0-3.7m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)

Recycling Time 7 sec. or less (battery voltage=6.0V)

Flash Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

Image Capture Device
Type12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)

Total Pixels Approx. 12.4 Megapixels

Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 Megapixels

View Finder & Monitor
ViewfinderTFT color

LCD Monitor 2.5-inch TFT color Vari-Angle LCD with wide viewing angle

LCD Pixels Approx. 230,000 pixels

LCD Coverage 100%

Exposure Control
Light Metering Method Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot

ISO SensitivityAuto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent

Exposure Control Method Program AE, i-Contrast, Manual; AE Lock, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift

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

White Balance Control Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), Custom

Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200, Color Accent, Color Swap), Super Macro, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie

Photo Effects My Colors Off, Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom

Self-Timer Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Face Detection Self-timer, Custom

Wireless Control Not available

Continuous Shooting Normal: approx. 1.0 fps; AF: approx. 0.7 fps; LV: approx. 0.7 fps (Large/Fine)

Storage
Storage Media SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMCplus Card

File Format Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1

Image Compression Normal, Fine

JPEG Compression Mode Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural/Stereo))

Interface
Computer Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)

Video Out NTSC/PAL

Audio Out Stereo

OtherMemory card slot; direct connection to Canon and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable

Power
Power Source 1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4) 2. Rechargeable AA-size NB-3AH Battery (x4) 3. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (optional)

Shooting Capacity Still Image: approx. 340 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 600 shots (AA-size NB-3AH Battery)

Playback Time Approx. 720 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 840 min. (AA-size NB-3AH Battery)

Where To Buy ?
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