Create full HD movies with your camera

If you long for the convenience of an advanced still camera that also creates superb movies, the new PowerShot SX1 IS was developed with you in mind. Movies shot in Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels), capture your memories with all the clarity, realism, and brilliance. The PowerShot SX1 IS also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies and photos on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI cable for direct connection to a high-definition monitor. This allows you to enjoy the full quality of HD with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, but also improves playback functionality, letting you view up to 130 still images at once.

The first PowerShot with a 10.0MP CMOS sensor

Canon's proprietary CMOS sensors were formerly reserved for its storied EOS line. The PowerShot SX1 IS is the first PowerShot that gives you access to the astonishing imaging power of this technology. Unlike the CCD sensors on most digital cameras, CMOS sensors convert and amplify signals before they are transferred to the image processor. This enables the CMOS sensor to produce exceptionally clean image data, free of the stray signals that can mar images. The resulting images show a notable brilliance and clarity.

DIGIC 4 image processor

Canon's most advanced image processor, DIGIC 4, delivers evolved Face Detection Technology that keeps every face in every photo looking its very best. The technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you're ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus. In addition, exposure, flash, and white balance are compensated, so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed.

Shoot in RAW + JPEG for ultimate creative control

The PowerShot SX1 IS's RAW mode lets you shoot images without JPEG compression. It gives you clearer images and complete creative control in editing. RAW images are transferred directly to the computer where they can then be edited using image adjustment software or a processing application to adjust your images as you please. The camera can also be set to allow the simultaneous recording of both RAW and JPEG images while shooting.

Powerful zoom, true-to-life imaging

The PowerShot SX1 IS features Canon's precision 28mm wide-angle lens that allows you to shoot any scene from wide-angle to telephoto. It lets you capture more in every frame, so everyone fits in a family gathering shot. When it's time to take a closer look, a 20x optical zoom (35mm film equivalent 28-560mm) greatly minimizes camera shake and maximizes the brilliance of every detail. The camera uses a USM (Ultrasonic Motor) for high-speed, quiet, energy-efficient lens movement with precise control. Focal length is conveniently indicated on the lens barrel.

Capture your best shots easily with Smart AUTO

Just set the Canon PowerShot SX1 IS to Smart AUTO and you're ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture-taking every time. It's a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 26 specially defined settings. So whether you''e photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you're getting dramatic, memorable images.

See the image in a big and wide screen

The camera's high resolution (230,000 dots) 2.8-inch LCD with 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. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. It also has an electronic viewfinder that provides sharp images when you shoot close-up with Super Macro shooting mode.

Full Scene Modes and languages

When you're taking pictures, the only thing you want to think about is your subject. With the PowerShot SX1 IS, you can count on exact focus no matter where your subject is in the frame. You've got Shooting Modes including Special Scene Modes that give you breathtaking, exhilarating pictures even when shooting conditions are tough. Listed here are the 26 options: 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, Long Shutter), Super Macro, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie.

26 display languages provided: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian, Farsi.

Included with purchase

PowerShot SX1 IS body, AA-size alkaline battery (x4), neck strap NS-DC7, wireless controller WC-DC300, digital camera solution CD-ROM, USB interface cable IFC-400PCU, stereo video cable STV-250N, lens hood LH-DC50, lens cap

Comparison Specifications

• 10 megapixels, 1/2.3" type charge coupled device (CCD)
• Uses SD/SDHC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus card, HC MMC Plus card
• 20x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom (35mm film equivalent optical zoom: 28 - 560mm)
• Shooting modes (26 total - see features for full list): Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C, portrait, foliage, beach, sunset, fireworks, aquarium, ISO 3200, kids & pets, night, long shutter, movie, stitch assist
• Flash modes: Auto, manual, red-eye reduction / with auto, flash on, flash off, FE lock, safety FE, slow synchro
• Movie modes: 1920 x 1080 (30fps) high definition; 640 x 480 (30fps) standard definition, 320 x 240 (30fps), available up to 4GB or 29 min. 59 sec. (HD)/60 min.
• Exposure control: Program AE, manual; AE lock, i-Contrast, program shift, safety shift, auto ISO shift, AE lock
• 2.8" TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle
• USB 2.0 hi-speed connection (mini-B jack), NTSC/PAL video output, stereo audio output
• Mini HDMI cable, memory card slot

Additional Specifications

• Optical Image Stabilizer technology
• DIGIC 4 image processor with Canon Face Detection technology
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Aperture: f/2.8 (wide angle) - f/5.7 (telephoto)
• ISO sensitivity: Auto, high ISO auto, ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 equivalent
• White balance: Auto, preset (daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H, flash), custom
• Light metering: Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot
• Exposure compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
• Photo effects: Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom

Manufacturer Specifications

• Image compression: Normal, fine
• 6 still image sizes ranging from 3648 x 2736 (large) to 640 x 480 (small) with widescreen option
• Shutter speed: 15 - 1/3200 sec., long shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
• Self-timer: Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, custom, Face Detection self-timer
• Continuous shooting: Approx. approx. 4.0 fps; AF: approx. 1.1 fps; LV: approx. 1.2 fps (Large/Fine)
• Still image JPEG compression: Exif 2.2(JPEG)
• Movie compression: MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: linear PCM (monaural)
• Playback modes: Single, magnification, jump, auto rotate, rotate, resume, my category, transition effects, histogram, index, over exposure warning, slide show, red-eye correction, resize, image inspection, i-
• Focusing range: 1.6'-infinity (wide angle), 3.9" - 1.6' (macro), 0" - 03.9" (super macro)
• PictBridge compatible / 160 shots shooting capacity (AA battery), 420 shots (AA Ni-MH battery), approx. 720 min. playback time (AA), 840 min. (AA Ni-MH)

Dimensional Specifications

• Dimensions: 5.02" W x 3.48" H x 3.45" D
• Weight: 20.6 oz.

Canon SX1IS POWERSHOT Warranty Details

1-year limited parts and labor warranty

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