Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH User manual

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ELPH:
SETTING
TRENDS,
REINVENTING
STYLE,
INSPIRING
OTHERS.
Inspiration takes many forms. It’s the pleasure of sensationally sleek
design. And the excitement of technology that enhances the way you
see – and capture – every moment of the day and night. For more than
a decade, inspiration has been the heartbeat of ELPH from Canon.
Cameras that are an effortless extension of your unique personality are
cameras that go everywhere you do. Cameras that simply feel “just right.”
From the very first ELPH with its landmark Box & Circle motif, Canon
has repeatedly redefined photographic perfection, creating a fusion of
visual beauty and exhilarating performance that continues to evolve.
And elevate every benchmark of excellence.
A Personal Statement

GOLDEN TONE
Experience every beautiful note of sophistication’s mellow glow.
BOHEMIAN BROWN
There’s something about rich, bold color that captures your real personality.
PINK MELODY
The joy of a smile, captured in a hue that shimmers with delight.
SWING SILVER
Magical events and the radiance of classic elegance… a brilliant mix.
RHYTHM & BLUE
A shade that’s chic and carefree all at once is right in tempo with you.
Your style. Flair. Fresh take on creativity.They’re all summed up in
the newest Digital ELPH cameras from Canon. With imaginative
colors and designs for every mood and moment, Digital ELPH is
as personal as it gets. And it’s clearly focused on the future with
the most advanced features. Let the real you come through. It’s
as close as the vibrant, always innovative world of Digital ELPH.
8.0 Megapixels • 3x Optical Zoom • 2.5 inch LCD Screen

8.0 Megapixels • 3.8x Optical Zoom • 3.0 inch LCD Screen 7.1 Megapixels • 3x Optical Zoom • 3.0 inch LCD Screen 12.1 Megapixels • 3.7x Optical Zoom • 2.5 inch LCD Screen 8.0 Megapixels • 4x Optical Zoom • 2.5 inch LCD Screen
Inspiration Takes Many Forms

Optical Image Stabilizer Technology*
Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer reduces blur caused by camera shake.
Upon detecting motion, the Image Stabilizer shifts a lens group to
compensate for movement, resulting in crisp, sharp images, even
zoomed-in and at slow shutter speeds.
Without Optical Image Stabilizer With Optical Image Stabilizer
UA Lens Technology*
Precision optics are the heart and soul of the PowerShot Digital ELPH
series. The development of advanced UA Lens Technology allows for
even greater miniaturization, resulting in camera bodies that are slimmer
and smaller with an elegance that is the spirit of Digital ELPH.
The excitement of innovation
XIII Image Processor
The extraordinary DIGIC Image Processor typifies Canon’s cutting edge
excellence. Look forward to instant startups, faster autofocus speed,
carefree continuous shooting, amazing movie quality and immediate
playback response.
Autofocus
Advanced highly sensitive focusing sensors positioned across the
entire picture plane ensure razor sharp images every time you press
the shutter. When subjects are far off-center, count on single-point AF.
PureColor LCD II/PureColor LCD
A color filter in the LCD screen expands the color reproductive range
for a sharp and vivid color display. Camera’s large LCD screens also
allow convenient wide-angle viewing as well.
* Select Digital ELPH cameras only.
† Face Detection only detects faces facing forward, and tracks up to 9 frames or 35 frames on select models.
Face Detection Technology
The camera finds multiple faces in the frame to ensure excellent focus
and proper illumination for both the faces and the overall scene. Flash
and white balance are correctly adjusted while emphasizing the colors of
the faces in the frame. Face Detection Technologies give you the best
possible results in any shooting situation.
Conventional Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB*
Face Selector AF
Face Selector AF allows
you to focus on a specific
face. The selected face
is double-framed and
tracked as it moves in
the frame.
As white balance is
automatically optimized
across the screen, faces
are detected to maintain
natural skin tones.
Motion Detection Technology*
This sophisticated feature works in the background to instantly evaluate
how fast the subject in the frame is moving. With cameras containing an
Optical Image Stabilizer, camera shake is also detected. Motion Detection
Technology automatically selects the optimal exposure and ISO settings to
capture crisp, clear images.
ISO100 ISO400
ISO800 ISO100
When little subject or
camera movement is
detected, lower ISOs are
set automatically. The
result is beautiful, sharp
images with great color
and low digital noise.
When the camera
detects a subject in
motion, it automatically
sets a higher ISO
number and faster
shutter speed to
reduce blur.

Maria Sharapova
In a World of Choices,
Maria’s is PowerShot
Off court, Maria takes her shots with the stylish
PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH in Pink Melody.
That’s because DIGIC III ensures sharp images
and fast performance, while Canon’s Optical
Image Stabilizer, Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB
and Motion Detection Technology capture perfect
face shots. Add the shooting fun of a 2.5-inch
PureColor LCD II, and she’s got the world-class
performance she expects.