Canon Powershoot SD960 / SD970 IS Digital ELPHs
March 14 | Posted by Andri Kurniawan | Digital Camera, New Gadgets
PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH
- 12.1 Megapixel CCD
- F2.8-5.8, 4X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 28 – 112 mm
- Optical image stabilization
- Compact and stylish body comes in blue, silver, pink, and gold
- 2.8″ widescreen LCD display with 230,000 pixels
- DIGIC 4 processor
- Point-and-shoot operation, with same Smart Auto and face/blink detection features as described above
- New Active Display technology lets you move through photos in playback mode by gently shaking the camera; you can advance through images by tilting the camera: the more tilt, the faster it goes
- Records movies at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) for up to 20 mins
- SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus slot (no card included)
- HDMI output
- Optional underwater case
- Uses NB-4L li-ion battery; 200 shots per charge
- Ships in April for $330
PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH changes:
- F3.2-5.8, 5X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 37 – 185 mm
- High resolution (non-widescreen) 3-inch LCD with 461,000 pixels
- “Zoom Blur” feature zooms in while taking a picture for a “great effect”; Creative Light Effect feature turns bright light sources into stars, hearts, etc.
- Uses NB-5L li-ion battery; 270 shots per charge
- Only comes in one color; no underwater case available
- Priced at $380


