Canon PowerShot SD990 IS / IXUS 980 IS Digital Camera
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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS / IXUS 980 IS Digital Camera

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  • Digital Zoom: 4x
  • Camera Type: Standard Point and Shoot
  • Weight: 0.35 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 2.5 in.
  • Resolution: 15 Megapixel
  • Optical Zoom: 3.7x
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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS / IXUS 980 IS Digital Camera

When you're ready to experience a higher level of pace-setting technology and image brilliance, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH is ready for you. One glance at the sleek, sculptured profile, and you know this is a camera driven by design and features. The PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH has 3.7x optical zoom. A zoom opens up a world of possibilities in your photography. With many cameras, hand-held shots taken at the long end of the zoom can be marred by blur. The SD990 IS Digital ELPH incorporates Canon’s exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer. The technology detects and effectively cancels camera shake, for clear, sharp images every time.

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Pros
  • Nice Screen (3)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (3)
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Quality Lens (2)
  • Stylish (2)
  • Compact (2)
  • Faster Shutter (2)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Long Battery Life (2)
  • Rich Features (1)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (2)
  • Bad Picture Quality (2)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • Bad in Low Light (1)
  • Difficult to Use (1)
  • Poor Image Stabilization (1)
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The Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera --- A Wonderful New Elph

bythree_ster Apr 1, 2009
58 Helpfuls 59 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 14.7 Megapixel, very affordable price, vivid LCD screen, long battery life, superb images
Cons none
Recommended it? Yes

Review of the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera (Digital Elph in Black)

After getting to play with the Nikon Coolpix S610 for a while I came to the conclusion that I really wanted an upgraded digital camera, and after perusing the internet came across the Canon PowerShot SD990.  The... Read full review »

lllopez
961

Canon PowerShot SD 990 IS ?The Evolution Of The Elph Series Continues!

bylllopez Jan 6, 2009
48 Helpfuls 49 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros 14.7 Megapixel, Fast Processing, Functionality Plus!
Cons I Am Hard Pressed To Think Of One!
Recommended it? Yes

This is an exciting time to be a amateur or professional photographer, given the rapid technological advances in the field. Never has it been so easy to get the shot right the first time in a format where you literally can be ready 24/7 without the cumbersome gear that was required to achieve much... Read full review »

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I love this camera!

bydkla2001 Mar 22, 2009
16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Superb image quality
Cons expensive, wide angle lens not that wide.
Recommended it? Yes

I wanted to buy the best ultra compact camera. I used to have a Nikon and Olympus and wasn't happy with either. Seems that most people I know have a Canon. I decided to research about the best of the Caons. The top two currently on the market are the 990 and 880. I bought both to compare them. I... Read full review »

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Canon Powershot SD990IS 14.7MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black)

When you’re ready to experience a higher level of pacesetting technology and image brilliance, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH is ready for you. One glance at the sleek sculptured profile, and you know this is a camera driven by design and features. Style without compromise is the perfect complement to the ELPH model’s most advanced feature lineup-- engineering leadership that opens your eyes and imagination to the real potential and boundless pleasures of photography.

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Canon Powershot SD990IS 14.7MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom Coach Kit (Silver)

When you're ready to experience a higher level of pacesetting technology and image brilliance, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH is ready for you. One glance at the sleek sculptured profile, and you know this is a camera driven by design and features. Style without compromise is the perfect complement to the ELPH model's most advanced feature lineup-- engineering leadership that opens your eyes and imagination to the real potential and boundless pleasures of photography. In addition to 14.7-megapixel resolution the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH has 3.7x optical zoom. A zoom opens up a world of possibilities in your photography, and thanks to innovative Canon engineering, it's housed in a camera that's sized to go everywhere with you. With many cameras, hand-held shots taken at the long end of the zoom can be marred by blur. The SD990 IS Digital ELPH incorporates Canon's exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer. The technology detects and effectively cancels camera shake, for clear, sharp images every time. Plus, this special kit includes a signature Coach carrying case and neck strap.

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Canon Powershot SD990IS 14.7MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)

When you’re ready to experience a higher level of pacesetting technology and image brilliance, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH is ready for you. One glance at the sleek sculptured profile, and you know this is a camera driven by design and features. Style without compromise is the perfect complement to the ELPH model’s most advanced feature lineup-- engineering leadership that opens your eyes and imagination to the real potential and boundless pleasures of photography.

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN SD990ISK

Key Features

Digital Zoom 4x
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 0.35 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in.
Resolution 15 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3.7x
Features Image Stabilization • Face Detection

Image Quality

Camera Resolution 15 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 1600 x 1200 • 3456 x 2592

Video

Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format QuickTime
Max Movie Length 49 Seconds
Video Speed 30 fps

Lens

Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3.7x
Focus Type Autofocus
Focal Length 7.7 - 28.5 mm
Macro Focus Range 2 - 19.2 in. (w) / 15.75 - 19.69 in. (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 133 mm
Focus Range 19.69 in. to Infinity (w)

Exposure Control

Aperture Range f2.8/f5.8 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 15 - 1/1600 sec
Frames Per Second 1.3 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)

Flash

Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On
Flash Type Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80

Storage

Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal

Included Features

Self Timer 12 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone

Viewfinder / Display

LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels

Interfaces

Video Interface Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0

Power Supply

Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 280 Images

Dimensions

Weight 0.35 lb.
Depth 1.1 in.
Height 2.45 in.
Width 3.81 in.

Miscellaneous

UPC 689466081312
Product ID 72361261
Included Accessories USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Memory Card Case • Strap • AV Cable • Battery Pack
Release Date October, 2008
Family Line Canon IXUS

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