Monday, May 11, 2009

Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Review

By Charles Padilla

Following the success of Canon SD890, Canon PowerShot SD970 IS has been introduced as the latest addition to the brand's popular digital camera models. Thanks to its user-friendly interface and competitive digital imaging features, the model stands above any other ultra-compact digital cameras available in the market today.

For an ultra-compact, advanced functionality headlines this camera's exciting new features. For prevention of fuzzy and blurred shots, it contains the highly touted Optical Image Stabilizer technology. Also included is the Digital ELPH configuration which has expanded editing options and unbelievable resolution.

Using the Canon Powershot SD970 IS, clear close-ups are a breeze thanks to it's 5x optical zoom lens, making distant objects lifelike in their clarity and color. Whether it is the kid's soccer game or a school play, this camera is perfect for capturing those memories. You don't have to worry that you're not close enough, using the convenient zoom feature along with the Optical Stabilizer Technology, images are detected and corrected even without flash.

Video is a typical challenge among digital camera models. However, with the new Canon PowerShot SD970 IS, everyone can now capture clear, sharp and real-life resolution of motion pictures. Aside from delivering HD still photo capabilities, its bold ELPH configuration can produce videos at 1280x720p resolution. While it can readily be connected to HDTV sets, your family can instantly enjoy seeing your weekend photos and videos with absolutely no picture and video quality degradation.

As the name implies, the new model's Smart AUTO features promises maximum enjoyment in presenting a more satisfying option to picture taking. It intelligently analyzes shooting conditions, enabling the camera to configure a more appropriate setting for taking crisp and clear shots of sunsets, panoramic views and games in action. Hence, the camera is built to deliver more advanced shooting modes that enable it to take perfect shots under certain situations.

The advantages of digital imaging are abundant with the new SD970 IS. The Face Detection Technology, aka, DIGIC 4 image processor, takes the difficulty out of shooting moving objects. Also available is the Face Detection Self-Timer feature allowing the camera to capture seamless frames. Canon's original scene-recognition technology also gives the camera improved speed and accuracy, as well as enhanced image processing capabilities

Instead of a viewfinder, the SD970 IS offers a high-power 3-inch screen. The spinning wheel has stylish accents and it's user interface is reduced to it's triangular configuration. For faster image return and advance, a quick shake is all it takes, thanks to the built-in accelerometer. You can also automatically activate image play and adjust image play speed by simply tilting the camera.

Great screen features, solid feel and ultra-compact are just few of the words to describe the new Canon PowerShot SD970 IS. Its hourglass body with molded lines comes in two tones; the silver and gold colored brew. While few Canon fans were a little concerned on the brand's decision to radically change its budget-friendly and outstanding picture quality features, SD970 IS emerges with advanced optics, delivering the best quality picture for a compact 12-megapixel and 5-fold optical zoom camera. With its 720p HD video capture capabilities, equipped with mini HDMI port, it offers an all-around picture processing.

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  1. Canon SD970 is my best plan to buy for my new camera. I like it.

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