Further Details

The PowerShot SX110 IS features a full range of Canon technologies - including Motion Detection Technology, Face Detection Technology and a new Easy Mode helping everyone take great photos, while experienced users can enjoy the more creative possibilities offered by full manual control.

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - Minimum weight, maximum reach
With a 10x Canon optical zoom (featuring 35mm film equivalent focal length of 36-360mm) the SX110 IS brings distant subjects into view, making it the perfect camera for all occasions, from school sports days to family holidays - the PowerShot SX110 IS fits the bill. Canon's optical Image Stabilizer technology combats camera shake, and delivers sharp, blur-free shots throughout the SX110's extensive zoom range.

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - Effortless ease and creative control
The PowerShot SX110 IS features a wide range of 20 shooting modes, all designed to achieve optimum results in a wide range of conditions. This is a great help for users of all levels, from complete photographic novices to more experienced photographers. Shooting modes include a new and exciting Easy Mode, which sees all shooting settings chosen automatically by the camera. This is perfect for beginners prone to making unsuitable adjustments. Easy Mode also limits Playback options to just image viewing and deletion functions. At the other end of the spectrum, experienced photographers can switch to full manual control, and customise settings for unusual lighting or special effects. To keep shots looking sharp, Motion Detection Technology - when activated in High ISO Auto mode - uses the Face Detection Technology, plus the optical Image Stabilizer and scene information to identify subject motion and camera-shake. ISO is additionally optimised for minimum blur and maximum image quality.

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - Printing
The PowerShot SX110 IS features a dedicated Print menu for speedy access to direct print options. Full PictBridge support allows users to print directly to any PictBridge compatible printer without the need for a PC. In addition the SX110 IS features a Print/Share button for one-touch printing and easy uploads to Windows / Mac systems.

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - Language
The PowerShot SX110 IS features a user interface that supports 25 languages: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian and - new for Autumn 2008 - Farsi.

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - Memory Card Support
In addition to SD, SDHC and MMC memory cards, the PowerShot SX110 IS supports MMCplus and HC MMCplus card formats. It is supplied with a 32MB memory card.

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - Software and Canon iMAGE GATEWAY
The PowerShot SX110 IS comes with the following Canon Software:

• ZoomBrowser EX 6.1 (Windows), ImageBrowser 6.1 (Macintosh): For organizing and editing images, movies and slideshows, or creating and printing digital photo albums.
• PhotoStitch 3.1 (Windows), PhotoStitch 3.2 (Mac): For creating panoramic photos from multiple images.

The bundled software supports Windows Vista (including SP1) / XP SP2 and Macintosh OS X v10.4-10.5. Purchasers of the PowerShot SX110 IS are also eligible for free membership of Canon iMAGE GATEWAY, 100MB of online 'personal gallery' space for sharing stills and video with family and friends.

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - Technology Explained

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - DIGIC III Processor
Canon's DIGIC III (Digital Imaging Core) image processor manages all of the camera's primary functions to optimize operating efficiency. Advanced image processing algorithms deliver superb image detail and colour reproduction with accurate white balance. High-speed processing results in outstanding responsiveness, rapid auto focus and extended continuous shooting ability. DIGIC also powers advanced Noise Reduction Technology and Face Detection AF/AE/FE.

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB and Face Select & Track
Canon's Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB system automatically detects up to nine faces within a frame before adjusting focus, exposure, flash and white balance to ensure optimal results. It is able to determine which faces are intended to be the subject, instantly reverting to the partnering 9-point AiAF system if no face is the primary subject. Face Select & Track allows the user to select a particular face to be the main subject of a photograph and track it, for the best possible results.

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - iSAPS
iSAPS (intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) automatically optimizes key camera settings before every shot. Each scene is analysed and cross-referenced against Photographic Space – a vast in-camera library of photographic data. This enables the camera to make optimal adjustments to auto exposure, auto focus and auto white balance before image capture occurs.

Canon PowerShot SX110 IS - Optical Image Stabilizer

The PowerShot SX110 IS uses a lens shift-type Image Stabilizer (IS) system to detect and correct slight camera shakes that can cause image blur. Minute vibration gyros detect lens tilting caused by hand shake. These signals – 4,000 per second – are processed by a single-chip IS controller, which discriminates between hand shake and unintentional camera movements. Shake signals are sent to the IS unit, which moves one of the lens elements accordingly to deflect the light rays and cancel out the effects of shake. For improved accuracy and responsiveness, the moving lens element is supported on tiny ceramic spheres. In addition to minimizing friction, ceramic spheres avoid some of the problems that can affect metal systems, such as thermal expansion and magnetism. The optical IS of both models allows photographers to shoot at shutter speeds up to 3 stops slower with no perceptible increase in image blur due to camera shake.