Canon PowerShot SX120IS 10.0-megapixel black PowerShot digital camera

Yet another great PowerShot camera

Really, we could just say that the SX120 IS digital camera from Canon is a part of the PowerShot series, and that's all you'd need to know to be assured of its high performance level, quality, advanced design, etc. But, what fun would that be? We'd much rather indulge in the details. Starting things off, the SX120 IS sports a 1/2.5" CCD image sensor, capable of capturing extraordinarily detailed 10.0-megapixel images that can easily be enlarged without sacrificing resolution. Next, a built-in 10x optical zoom makes it possible to reach out and photograph distant subjects with clarity and detail. Further, bringing you a wide, clear view of your subject matter, the SX120 IS features a 3.0" color LCD viewscreen, great for both composing and reviewing all your shots. And then, truly built for on-the-go, go-anywhere photography, the SX120 IS forgoes a built-in battery in favor of replaceable size-AA batteries. The next time you get low on power, you can simply swap in a new pair of batteries — no more stopping to find an outlet and wait for a recharge. And then . . . the PowerShot SX120 IS is dedicated to bringing you a gratifying, hassle-free photography experience. Accordingly, Canon has outfitted this digital point-and-shoot with two technologies that allow you to capture optimally exposed photos without worrying a bit about camera settings. Read on.

Move over, "1-2-3"

We've all heard of things being as "easy as 1-2-3". Well, the Canon SX 120 IS's Easy Mode makes taking stunning digital photos as easy as "1". Once you choose Easy Mode, the SX120 IS takes care of all camera settings, automatically. Taking advantage of 20 pre-programmed shooting modes and eight special scene modes, not only does it set all camera controls, it optimizes the flash to reduce blur and improve image quality. The results are bright, clear, and natural images. And remember: it's all automatic.

It's auto. It's smart. It's Smart Auto.

Sometimes the last thing you want to do is worry about configuring the right camera settings for a shot. Sometimes events are happening too fast to allow time, and sometimes you just want to be a part of the action. In any case, what you seek is a little automation. You seek the Canon SX120 IS with Smart AUTO mode. Smart AUTO technology gives you the ability to take stunning, perfectly exposed photos under a variety of conditions, effortlessly. After intelligently analyzes shooting conditions, Smart AUTO technology automatically selects an appropriate range of settings from 18 specially defined categories. Whether you're snapping shots of kids and pets at a park, friends out on the town at night, fireworks, beach scenes, or landscapes, the SX120 IS automatically optimizes your shots.

Masterful portraits

Sure, you enjoy dabbling in landscapes, cityscapes, and wildlife photography, but by-and-large, people are your most common subjects. Capturing well composed, well exposed photos of the human face, however, can be a tricky business. Well, unless you're using the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS. Combining a variety of technologies, Canon's DIGIC 4 technology enhances and simplifies photographing people. First, Face Detection technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you're ready to shoot, then delivers optimal focus, flash, and white balance for balanced, natural skin tones and properly exposed backgrounds. Intelligent Contrast Correction controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for improved portraits when a person's face is shadowed. Third, Red-eye Correction makes it possible to remove red-eye from photos either automatically while you're taking them or manually at a later time. Fourth, Motion Detection Technology optimizes ISO sensitivity and exposure settings to improve clarity when subjects are in motion. Finally, a Face Detection Self-Timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. For example, the SX120 IS will allow the photographer to leave the camera on a tripod and enter a group photo before snapping the shot.

Bye-bye, blur

We've all done it: taken a blurry photo. Whether it was the excitement of the shot or an unstable shooting platform, shaky hands led to fuzzy, unclear shots. Equipped with Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology, the SX120 IS digital camera takes great strides in minimizing or eliminating the effects of camera shake. Take steady, crisp, brilliant images, even when using the optical zoom!

Hey, it shoots video, too

In case you haven't noticed, there's a bit of a trend in today's world of digital imaging: digital camcorders that also shoot still photos, and digital cameras that allow you to shoot video. And the Canon SX120 IS is no exception. This PowerShot digital camera helps spice up your shooting experience by allowing you to capture JPEG-formatted video along with WAVE monaural audio.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the Canon PowerShot SX120 IS: SX120 IS camera, 2 AA-size alkaline batteries, one 128MB SD memory card, Wrist strap (WS-800), Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB cable (IFC-400PCU), and AV cable (AVC-DC400).