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Canon PowerShot SX170 IS, red

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16 megapixels, 16× zoom (28-448 mm), image stabilizer, manual modes, 3" LCD, DiG!C 4, HD movie

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Get 16× closer and shoot detailed 16 megapixel photos and HD movies with ease using the compact, family-friendly PowerShot SX170 IS. Intelligent IS ensures sharp results even at long zoom.
  • Canon 16× optical zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle in a compact body. 32× ZoomPlus
  • 16 Megapixels for detailed shots and poster-size prints
  • Optical Image Stabilizer with Intelligent IS for sharp photos and steady movies
  • Large 7.5 cm (3.0'') LCD with helpful Hints & Tips
  • Smart Auto mode detects 32 scenes (21 in movies) for point and shoot simplicity
16× optical zoom, 28mm wide Canon lens
Get closer to all the family action with a Canon 16× optical zoom that lets you capture every occasion in superb detail; up to 32× closer with ZoomPlus. The 28mm wide-angle lens captures impressive landscapes and fits everyone in the frame for great group shots.
 
16 megapixels
A 16 megapixel sensor delivers detailed high-resolution images that can be printed at very large sizes (A3+) or cropped to achieve the desired composition.
 
Intelligent IS
Keeping photos and videos steady and sharp is easy - even when shooting at full zoom or handheld in low light - thanks to intelligent IS, which automatically adjusts the optical Image Stabilizer for different types of camera shake.
 
7.5 cm (3.0-inch) LCD; Hints & Tips
A large, high quality LCD screen with wide viewing angle allows for easy framing, effortless menu navigation and pleasurable reviewing and playback of the results. Easy Hints & Tips help you understand your camera and improve your results.
 
Smart Auto (32 scenes)
Even complete beginners can effortlessly shoot high quality photos or movies with Smart Auto, which detects the scene and selects the optimal settings from 32 variables (21 in movie). Smart Auto is completely automatic - all you have to do is point and shoot.
 
HD movies
Effortlessly record high quality HD movies (720p) with stereo sound and optical zoom, with one touch of the dedicated Movie Record button. Intelligent IS reduces shake for sharper movies when shooting on the move or using the telephoto end of the zoom.
 
Fun Creative Filters
Experiment and have fun with a range of Creative Filters. Options include Fish-eye Effect to re-create the distortion of a fish-eye lens and Super Vivid to boost colour saturation. Use Miniature Effect in stills or movies to make scenes look like miniature scale models.
 
Full Manual control
Expand your creativity and take your photography to the next level with Full Manual control of shutter speed and aperture. Get as close as 1cm from your subject to capture beautiful hidden detail in Macro mode.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
16
Sensor type
CCD
Sensor size
1/2.3''
6.17 × 4.55 mm
Crop factor
5.6×
Aspect ratio
4:3
3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio available
Largest image size
4608 × 3456
Smallest image size
640 × 480
Imaging processor
DiG!C 4
ISO
100 – 1600
1 EV increments
Filters
Primary color filter

Lens

Focal length
28 - 448 mm
Optical zoom
16×
Aperture
f/3.5 - 5.9

Image stabiliser

Image stabiliser
Optical Intelligent IS
2.5 stops

Focusing

Focusing sensor
TTL contrast detection AF
Autofocus points
9
Autofocus modes
Single
Continuous
Tracking
Focus lock
Yes
Can be locked by pressing shutter-release button halfway
Focus point selection
Auto (näotuvastus / 9 punkti)
Center spot
Face detection
Yes
AF assist light
Yes
Close focus distance
1 cm (wide)

Exposure metering

Metering
TTL metering
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
AE lock
Yes
Exposure compensation
±2 EV
1/3 EV increments

Shutter

Shutter speed
1/3200 – 1 sec
1/3200 – 15 sec

Shooting

Exposure modes
Smart Auto
Scene
Program
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual
Scene modes
32
Drive modes
Single
Continuous
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 10 sec
Self timer custom
Digital filters
Yes
Still image continuous shooting
0.8 fps
Until memory card becomes full

White balance

White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Tungsten
Fluorescent (2)
Custom setting

Movie recording

Video resolution
[HD] 1280 × 720 25p
Other formats
[VGA] 640 × 480 25p
Duration
HD: up to 4GB or 10 minutes
VGA: up to 4GB or 1 hour
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone

File types

Movie format
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM stereo)
JPEG
EXIF 2.3
DCF
DPOF

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
None

LCD monitor

Display type
TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
3.0
Screen dots
230 000
Touch screen
No
Coverage
100%
Adjustments
Brightness (5 levels)
Live View
Yes

Storage

Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Other
Eye-Fi compatible

Flash

Flash type
Built-in flash
Range
0.5/0.6 m - 3.0/2.0 m (wide/tele)
Flash modes
Auto
Flash on
Flash off
Slow sync
Red-eye reduction
Flash exposure compensation
±2 EV
1/3 EV increments
External flash
Canon HF-DC2
Canon HF-DC1
Hot shoe
No

Interface

USB
miniUSB 2.0
Video
AV out (NTSC/PAL)

Features

GPS
No
Electronic level
No
Panorama
Yes
HDR
No
Time lapse
No

Power source

Battery
NB-6LH lithium battery
Battery life
300 shots (CIPA)
External power source
ACK-DC40

Body

Dimensions
108 × 71 × 43.9 mm
Materials
Metal body
Weight (with battery and memory card)
251 g
Package contents

Product codes

EAN
8714574610115
Manufacturer code
8676B011

Manufacturer

Manufacturer
Canon Inc., Shimomaruko 3-chome 30-2, Tokyo, 146-8501, JP
Responsible person in the EU
Canon Europa N.V, Bovenkerkerweg 59, Amstelveen, 1185 XB, NL

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