High-quality still images and video are practically effortless with the slim, stylish PowerShot ELPH 170 IS 20.0MP Digital Camera. The ideal tool for capturing everything from daily fun to special occasions, it's equipped with a powerful 12X Optical Zoom plus Intelligent IS to make images clear and almost shake-free even at high zoom lengths. Sharp, high-resolution imaging is fast and easy thanks to the 20.0 Megapixel sensor and DIGIC 4+ Image Processor. Beautiful 720p HD video is as simple as pressing a button while Smart AUTO intelligently selects just the right camera settings based on predefined shooting situations so all different types of shots come out perfectly. Fun, easy-to-use Scene Modes such as Fisheye add instant creativity to your photography. Camera can easily connect to Canon's optional Connect Station CS100, the ideal all-in-one solution for storing, managing, sharing and viewing images and video. ECO Mode helps reduce power consumption for longer battery life.
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Type
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 12x Optical, 4x Digital and 48x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
Total Pixels: Approx. 20.5 Megapixels
Effective Pixels: Approx. 20.0 Megapixels* *Image processing may cause a decrease in the number of pixels.
LensDigital Zoom: 4.0x
Focusing Range
Autofocus System: TTL Autofocus
ViewfindersLCD Monitor: 2.7-inch TFT Color LCD with wide viewing angle (4:3)
LCD Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots
LCD Coverage: Approx. 100%
Maximum Aperture: f/3.6 (W), f/7.0 (T)
Shutter Speed: 1-1/2000 sec. 15-1 sec. (Long Shutter mode)
Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 100-1600
Light Metering Method
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Facial brightness is evaluated in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center
Exposure Control Method: Manual Exposure, Program Shift, Safety Shift, AE Lock
Exposure Compensation: Still Images: ±2 stops in 1/3-step increments
White BalanceWhite Balance Control: Auto*, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
* Camera automatically sets the optimal ISO speed according to shooting mode.
Built-in Flash: Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.
Flash Range
1.6 ft. - 13 ft. (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft. (T) (50cm - 4.0m (W), (1.0m - 2.0m (T)) , Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance
Recycling Time: 10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 3.7 V)
Flash Exposure Compensation: Not available
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes: Auto, P, Live View Control, Portrait, Face Self-Timer, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter
Photo Effects: Not available
Self Timer: Approx. 10-sec. delay/approx. 2-sec. delay/custom*
* Delay time (0-15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1-10 shots (in one-shot increments)) can be specified.
Wireless Control: Not available
Continuous Shooting
Under conditions where the flash does not fire automatically
Differs depending on the zoom position.
Image Storage
Storage Media: SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
File Format: Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
Image Recording Format: Fine
JPEG Compression Mode: Still Image: Exif. 2.3 (JPEG)
Video: MOV (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural))
Number of Recording Pixels
Videos
Video Out: NTSC/PAL (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video)
Audio Out: Monaural (dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video)
Other: SD memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY, PIXMA Photo Printers & PictBridge compatible printers
Power Source: Battery Pack NB-11LH/NB-11L, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90
Shooting Capacity
Playback Time: Approx. 5 hours
Physical SpecificationsOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
Operating Humidity: 10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.92 x 2.27 x 0.89 in. / 99.6 x 57.6 x 22.6mm
Weight