While the Canon SD980IS fails to offer the user any kind of shutter priority, aperture priority or manual focusing features, there is still plenty to smile about when it comes to this digital delight. Scene settings are tremendously versatile, so the Canon Powershot SD980IS is designed to accommodate any kind of situation when it comes to capturing photos and making movies. High definition filming is possible with the Canon SD980IS, and since the device has an HDMI connection, movies can be transferred onto the screen of a high definition television set too.

The Canon Powershot SD980IS is offered with an embedded flash, and there are several flash options for the user to implement. This handy device is equipped with red eye reduction features, slow synchro features, automated flash features, and it even offers correction of red eye too. Highly sensitive features within the camera are capable of detecting face motion, moving within an image frame, and blinking so that the chances that images will be blurred is significantly reduced. With the SD980IS the user has plenty of settings to ensure perfect image coloring, and intelligent contrasting features automatically improve the contrast of an image. White balance features offered in the Canon Powershot SD980IS include setting to accommodate a variety of lighting conditions as well; you can set the camera to capture perfect pictures outdoors in cloudy conditions or indoors with a variety of different lighting sources.

A really nice camera, with a few shortcomings

The SD980 camera is pretty small, and will fit in almost any pocket. Because it doesn’t have any significant protrusions, it is easy to take it out of the pocket without accidentally pulling out other things as well. It feels good in the hand, and I personally don’t have a problem with the lack of a hand grip or viewfinder. The body is almost all metal, and has a nice feel.

As good as it gets with a pocket digital camera,
By The Count “Techno Geek / Computer Nerd”

I guess i was one of the few early buyers to get one of these before they sold out, now it’s a 2 week plus wait time. first let me make it absolutely clear: if you expect ANY pocket sized digital camera to produce the same results as a $500+ SLR you are in for a disappointment. just cannot be done. its all in the size and quality of the lens, forget about the megapixels…

the canon was directly compared by me to an similarly priced, and basically feature equal sony cybershot t-900. both have a gazillion features, 12 megapixels, large touchscreen, etc. BUT the canon does produce more detailed pictures. once again, nothing like a pentax K100 or nikon D40, but better than the sony. the shortfall was especially apparent when cropping pictures. but as long as you are using the camera to print out 4×6, you will probably be very happy with either. love the styling with the sony, the canon’s look is somewhat frumpy. my daughter said it looks like a cell phone..

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Canon Powershot SD980IS – What is Included ?

• AVC-DC400 AV Cable
• Canon Powershot SD980IS Dimensions: 3.9 inches x 2.1 inches x .9 inches
• Canon Powershot SD980IS Weight: 4.6 ounces
• CB-2LY Charger for the Battery
• CD-Rom Digital Solution Software
• IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable
• NB-6L Battery Pack: :Lithium-ion
• WS-DC10 Wrist Strap

Canon SD980IS – Product Capabilities ?

• .8 Frames Per Second in Continuous Shooting Mode
• 1 2/3 inch CCD
• 10 second self timer
• 10.0x Playback Zoom Maximum
• 12.10 Effective Megapixels
• 12.4 CCD Sensor
• 1280 x 720 Movie Resolution
• 15 – 1/3000 Shutter Speed Range
• 16:9 Aspect Ratio
• 2 second self timer
• 230 Thousand Pixel Resolution for LCD Display
• 24 mm to 120 mm Focal Length
• 3.0 inch LCD Display
• 30, 30, 30 Movie Frame Rate
• 320 x 240 Movie Resolution
• 4:3 Aspect Ratio
• 5 cm to 50 cm in Macro Focus Range
• 5.00x Zoom Ratio
• 50 cm – infinite: Focus Range in Normal Setting
• 640 x 480 Movie Resolution
• Audio Capture for Movies
• Automated Focus
• Automated Focus Assist
• Battery Charger Inclusion
• Blink Detect
• Casing options: Blue, Purple, Gold, and Silver
• Center Weight Average Metering Mode
• Contrast Correction Intelligence
• Digital Camera Tripod Mount
• Digital Zoom Features
• Evaluative Metering Modes
• f/2.8 (W) – f/5.9 (T) Aperture Range
• Face Detect AE Metering Mode
• Flash Options: Auto / Red-Eye Reduction / Auto Red-Eye Correction / Flash On / Flash Off; FE lock / Slow Synchro
• HDMI Output inclusion
• High Definition Movie Recording Features
• Image Resolution Variations: 4000 x 3000 / 4000 x 2248 / 3264 x 2448 / 2592 x 1944 / 1600 x 1200 / 640 x 480
• Image Stabilization
• Integrated Flash
• ISO Options: Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
• LCD Touch Screen Operation
• Motion Detect
• MOV Movie Formatting
• NB-6L Lithium Ion Battery Rechargeable
• NTSC – PAL Video Mode
• Operating System Compatibility: Windows / Mac OS
• Smart Auto Features
• Software Application: CD-ROM / Canon Software Suite
• Spot Metering Mode
• Ultra Compact Digital Camera Format
• USB 2.0 High Speed External Connection
• Video Out Option
• Viewfinder: LCD
• White Balance Features: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Tungsten / Fluorescent / Fluorescent H / Custom