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PowerShot SX40 HS Digital Camera
Zoom to Infinite Possibilities. The PowerShot SX40 HS is a versatile compact point-and-shoot camera that easily captures amazing photos and videos. The Canon HS SYSTEM boosts low-light performance with the new Canon DIGIC 5 Image Processor and a high-sensitivity 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. This advanced Canon technology delivers stunning image quality with reduced noise and blur. Colors are more vibrant and white balance is true-to-life. The 35x Optical Zoom offers incredible reach and range, allowing you to shoot any scene, near or far. The Optical Image Stabilizer helps images come out steady and clear, and a 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens makes it easy to take pictures of large groups of people, tall buildings, expansive landscapes and much more. The camera also features a 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD for great shooting flexibility. Packed with an array of powerful technologies, the PowerShot SX40 HS is a convenient digital camera capable of brilliant image capture.
Features:
Canon's high powered 35x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom (24-840mm) with Optical Image Stabilizer delivers magnificent images whether you are up close or far away.
12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor combined with the new DIGIC 5 Image Processor creates the Canon HS SYSTEM for improved low-light performance up to ISO 3200 and enhanced image quality.
Capture stunning Full HD 1080p video in stereo sound with a dedicated movie button; zoom while shooting and play back videos on an HDTV via the HDMI output.
Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize image stabilization for the shooting condition.
High-Speed Burst HQ allows for continuous capture at a maximum of 8 frames* while maintaining superb image quality and Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow playback in slow motion.
2.7-inch wide Vari-Angle LCD enables easy viewing from any angle.
Zoom Framing Assist button aids in tracking and capturing subjects during super telephoto photography.
Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
General
Product Type
Digital camera - compact
Sensor Resolution
12.1 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type
BSI-CMOS
Total Pixels
12,800,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution
12,100,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size
1/2.3"
Optical Zoom
35 x
Digital Zoom
4 x
Image Processor
DIGIC 5
Image Stabilizer
Optical
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty
9
AE/AF Control
Subject-tracking AF
Digital Video Format
H.264, MOV, iFrame
Image Recording Format
JPEG
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
AV Interfaces
Composite video/audio, HDMI
Exposure & White Balance
Light Sensitivity
ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO auto
MS Windows 7, MS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows Vista SP2, Apple Mac OS X 10.5 - 10.6
Peripheral Devices
USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Included Accessories
Battery charger, lens cap, neck strap, USB cable, shoe cap, case for hot shoe cap
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