Canon Powershot SD550 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Beige)

Canon Sd550 Digital Elph CameraAs the Powershot flagship, the Powershot SD550 maintains the style and sophistication for which Powershot is renowned--the elegant 'perpetual curve' design returns. And as ever, the functionality behind this new Powershot model is as stunning as the camera itself. The cameras boasts DIGIC II processing, and a massive 2.5-inch LCD. The Powershot SD550 has 7.1-megapixel resolution and comes with 3x optical zoom.Style statement
Each Canon Powershot is a statement in style, and the Powershot SD550 is no exception. The sleek lines and graceful feel of the Powershot SD550's all-metal perpetual curve body embraces Powershot luxury.Large LCD with wide viewing angle
The camera features an oversize 2.5-inch LCD display, while retaining all key controls and preserving a sleek and slim body. The large LCD with wide viewing angle makes it easier to view and share images and movies during playback. The big LCD also makes it easier for the user to frame their shot and view menus, and is adjustable to 15 levels of brightness. New slide show functions allow review of images with stylish and contemporary transition effects applied in camera to create impressive slide shows with minimum user effort.UA elements and megapixels for bigger prints
The Powershot SD550 operates with 7.1-megapixel resolution, which can give photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints. The Powershot SD550 lens is constructed with 7 elements in 5 groups and includes two Ultra High Refractive Index Aspherical (UA) elements for true-to-life colors and crisp, high-contrast images.DIGIC II Processor
The SD550 features DIGIC II--Canon's renowned processor that ensures images have superb resolution and color quality, as well as giving improved camera performance overall. With 9-point AiAF, the camera automatically focuses on the subject, even when it is off-center. iSAPS intelligence ensures that the camera assesses the scene and adjusts the settings to achieve the optimum results. Three methods of exposure control can be selected, evaluative, center-weighted, and spot, and the ISO can be set to Auto, 50, 100, 200, or 400. For rapid downloading of images, the Powershot SD550 utilizes a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface.Shooting modes and special effects
The Powershot SD550 covers a wide range of photographic situations by providing users with 15 or 14 different shooting modes, respectively. A selection can be made from Auto, Manual, Portrait, Landscape, and Night Snapshot modes, or from the scene modes that now include an underwater setting, allowing users to take full advantage of the optional Waterproof Case WP-DC80 (not included--must be purchased separately). Underwater mode adjusts the white balance specifically for underwater shots, allowing capture of the most authentic colors and minimizing any blue cast. My Colors allows the expansion of creativity in digital photography. Special effects such as Color Swap or Custom Color, which allows users to select their preferred color balance for any given shot, can be performed in-camera and viewed on the LCD while shooting stills and movies. These effects could previously only be achieved using PC software after shooting.Intelligent orientation sensor
The Powershot SD550's Intelligent Orientation Sensor recognizes when the camera is rotated from horizontal to vertical, automatically rotating stored images for correct playback. To help keep the camera level with the horizon and to assist with image composition, users can also opt to display gridlines on their LCD. Other user interface options have been enhanced or added, including the new world time zone display. This allows the user to set home and destination country time zones, as well as animated displays and improved warnings for camera shake. The camera menu can also be displayed in 22 different languages.More than just photos
The Powershot SD550 records high quality VGA movies; users can select between VGA and QVGA at 30 or 15 frames per second. Continuous filming is available until the file size has reached 1 GB or 60 minutes--whichever is reached first. A fast frame rate of 60 frames per second is available, allowing for slow-motion playback. Digital zoom can be employed whilst shooting, and for added effect, My Colors may also be used. Compact Movie mode, or QQVGA (160 x 120/15 frames per second), is designed to make sharing movies via e-mail as simple as possible.Printing images
When used in combination with Canon's new Compact Photo Printer Selphy CP710 and Canon's Ink and Paper Set (KP-108IP), prints can be produced for just 30 euro cents each. Printing via a Selphy CP Compact Photo Printer also allows the user to print handy ID prints and movie prints. When connected to the latest range of PictBridge compatible PIXMA printers (also released today) image enhancement is possible with functions including Noise Reduction and Vivid Photo as well as the new Face Brightener feature. Printing of images without having to connect to a PC is made simpler via the Print/Share button, which also acts as an easy upload button for Windows XP and Mac OS X.Comprehensive software
The Powershot SD550 comes bundled with the following Canon software: The bundled software supports Windows 98 (SE), ME, 2000 (SP4), XP (SP1/3) and Macintosh OS X v10.2-v10.3. The camera supports PTP for driverless transfer to supported Windows XP or Macintosh OS X.What's in the box
PowerShot SD550 body, Lithium battery pack NB-3L, battery charger CB-2LU, 32 MB SD memory card SDC-32M, wrist strap WS-700, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB interface cable IFC-400PCU, audio-video Cable AVC-DC300

Additional details

• Aperture modes : F2.8
• Battery Cell Type : Sodium Ion
• Battery Weight : 24 Grams
• Color : Beige
• Compatible Devices : Canon EF
• Compatible Mountings : Canon EF
• Continuous Shooting : 2
• Effective Still Resolution : 7.1
• Expanded ISO Maximum : 400
• Expanded ISO Minimum : 50
• Exposure Control : Automatic, Manual, program
• File Format : JPEG
• Flash Modes : Automatic
• Form Factor : Compact
• Image stabilization : Digital, Optical
• Item Weight : 0.41 Pounds
• Maximum Aperture : 2.8 Millimeters
• Maximum Shutter Speed : 1/2000 Seconds
• Minimum Shutter Speed : 15 seconds
• Photo Sensor Resolution : 7.1 MP
• Photo Sensor Size : 1/1.8
• Screen Size : 2.5 Inches
• Self Timer : 10 Seconds
• Sensor Type : CCD
• Shooting Modes : Movie
• Skill Level : Professional
• Special Feature : Image Stabilization
• Specific Uses For Product : Photography, Videography
• Video Resolution : 1080p
• Viewfinder : Optical

Autofocus

• Auto Focus Technology : Hybrid
• Autofocus : Yes
• Autofocus Points : 1
• Focus Features : AiAF TTL 9-point or center
• Focus Mode : Continuous-Servo AF (AF-C)
• Focus Type : Auto Focus

Camera Modes

• Digital Scene Transition : zoom,zoom.
• Digital-Still : No
• Image Capture Type : Video
• Movie Mode : No
• Night vision : No
• Shooting Modes : Movie

Camera Settings

• Exposure Control : Automatic, Manual, program
• Metering Methods : Center Weighted, Evaluative
• Self Timer : 10 Seconds
• White Balance Settings : Auto

Connectivity

• Connectivity Technology : USB
• Hardware Interface : PictBridge, USB, VGA
• Wireless Technology : Yes

Display

• Display Fixture Type : Fixed
• Display Resolution Maximum : 115,000
• Display Type : LCD
• Has Color Screen : Yes
• Screen Size : 2.5 Inches

Image Quality

• Effective Still Resolution : 7.1
• File Format : JPEG
• Supported Image Format : JPEG, RAW
• Total Still Resolution : 7.1 MP

Item details

• ASIN : B000AYKUUQ
• Are Batteries Included : No
• Brand : Canon
• Built-In Media : Battery, Battery Charger, Instruction Manual, SD Card, Wrist Strap
• Global Trade Identification Number : 00013803056051
• Manufacturer : Canon Cameras US
• Manufacturer Part Number : 0635B001
• Model Name : Canon Powershot SD550
• Model Number : 0635B001
• Model Series : SD
• Remote Included : No
• UPC : 013803056051

Lens details

• Camera Lens : The camera is equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens with a focal length range of 37-111mm and optical image stabilization for steady shots.
• Digital Zoom : 4
• Lens Type : Zoom lens
• Maximum Focal Length : 111 Millimeters
• Minimum Focal Length : 37 Millimeters
• Optical Zoom : 3 x
• Zoom : Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom

Memory

• Flash Memory Bus Interface Type : SD
• Flash Memory Type : SD/MMC card