It may be the slimmest Digital ELPH Canon has ever created, but the impact couldn't be bigger. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH captivates the senses with bold saturated colors and a daringly original design that matches the intensity of Canon's most innovative camera technology. Even when picture-taking conditions seem pretty unforgiving, you've got Canon on your side. So the shots you used to miss are the images you'll now be sharing, and the movies you never took before will be HD unforgettable.

Specifications for Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Kit:

Type of Camera:		Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3x Optical/4x Digital/12x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System
Image Capture Device:		Type: 12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Total Pixels: Approx. 12.4 Megapixels Effective Pixels: Approx. 12.1 Megapixels
Lens:		Focal Length: 5.9-17.9mm f/3.2-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 33-100mm) Digital Zoom: 4x Focusing Range Normal: 1.0 ft./30cm-infinity (W), 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity (T) Macro: 1.2 in.-1.6 ft./3-50cm (W) Digital Macro: 1.2-3.9 in. /3-10cm (W) Autofocus System: TTL Autofocus
Viewfinder & Monitor:		Viewfinder: Real-image optical zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor: 2.5-inch TFT color LCD widescreen with wide viewing angle (PureColor LCD II) LCD Pixels: Approx. 230,000 pixels LCD Coverage: 100%
Aperture and Shutter:		Maximum Aperture: f/3.2 (W) - f/5.8 (T) Shutter Speed: 15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
Exposure Control:		ISO Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) Light Metering Method: Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** (* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF ** Metering frame is fixed to the center) Exposure Control Method: Program AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
White Balance:		Auto,* Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
Flash:		Built-in Flash: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Flash Range: 1-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-6.6 ft./45cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Recycling Time: 10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V) Flash Exposure Compensation: N/A
Shooting Specifications:		Shooting Modes: Auto, Program, Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, Movie Photo Effects: My Colors Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom

Features of Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Kit:
• 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen: The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH gives you a large 2.5-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon's PureColor LCD II offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle. The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light - a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.
• Compact yet feature rich with 12.1 Megapixel resolution, 3x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer: Canon's commitment to innovation defines the excitement of the PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH. 12.1-megapixel resolution is more than a number, it's your cutting-edge link to the outstanding clarity and quality you've always wanted in your images. Think bold and big, because razor-sharp oversized prints are a breeze. Get the picture? It's absolutely brilliant. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH has a 3x optical zoom lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So you can brilliantly capture a closer shot of a landscape, or a child's big smile.
• HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output for easy playback of video and photos on your HDTV: The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH lets you record video in beautiful high definition (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies (and still photos) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition monitor. You'll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 still images at once.
• DIGIC 4 Image Processor has evolved Face Detection Technology that tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-timer: 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.
• Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations: Just set the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 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 18 specially defined settings. So whether you're photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you're getting dramatic, memorable images.

Package contains:
• PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH Body
• Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-4L
• Battery Charger CB-2LV
• Wrist Strap WS-DC7
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• AV Cable AVC-DC400

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