Canon Digital IXUS 220 HS
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1. Canon EMBARGO 7 February 2011 06 00 CET The HS System represents a powerful combination of a high sensitivity sensor and high performance DIGIC 4 image processing Designed to provide excellent image quality and advanced low light performance the HS System can produce significant advantages over non HS System models as listed below e Improved image quality in all situations The HS System can capture images with up to 60 less noise than standard non HS System cameras at all ISO speeds High ISO sensitivity photos taken with previous cameras exhibited significant amounts of noise and grainy detail especially in low light In contrast the HS System can detect and capture more detail and significantly reduce noise resulting in more beautiful and true to life shots e Low Light performance The HS System truly excels in low light conditions and is able to preserve the atmosphere of the moment in dark scenes Common low light problems such as capturing well exposed subjects against almost invisible dark night time backgrounds or capturing blurred subjects due to slower shutter speeds can now easily be conquered The ISO range is further extended using Low Light mode reducing camera shake and subject blur in even darker conditions Shooting at a reduced Megapixel resolution the camera chooses an ISO speed between 100 and 6400 allowing users to capture a scene as they see it e Wider ISO range The HS System can leverage the ex2. e High speed Burst mode Shoots a continuous burst of images every time the shutter is released capturing a number of similarly composed images to ensure you capture fast paced action e Super Slow Motion Movie Utilises the strengths of the CMOS sensor to record VGA resolution footage 640 x 480 pixels at 120 fps or 320 x 240 pixels at 240 fps It provides a great way to slow down fast paced action like sport and can be used to analyse a golf or tennis swing Smart Auto mode Smart Auto mode is the ultimate automatic shooting mode which makes use of multiple Canon developed technologies including Scene Detection Motion Detection Face Detection and Advanced Subject Detection It allows everyone to obtain the best result by simply pointing the camera at a subject and pressing the shutter button Smart Auto mode uses Scene Detection Technology to determine the shooting scene by analysing subject brightness contrast distance and overall hue The camera then selects the most appropriate scene type from 32 variables applying the best settings for optimum output In Smart Auto mode a colour icon indicating the type of scene detected and the lighting conditions is shown on the LCD monitor Smart Auto also includes enhanced i Contrast and Smart Flash Exposure which ensure that brighter or darker areas are captured in sufficient detail in the final image by suppressing overexposed highlights and underexposed shadows This enables any user without a
3. S technology prevents image blur by dramatically reducing the effects of camera shake In situations where image blur due to camera shake is more likely such as in darker conditions or when shooting with the Canon zoom extended the optical Image Stabilizer can help images remain sharp through minute vibration gyros which detect camera movement caused by hand shake These signals are processed by a single chip IS controller which discriminates between hand shake and intentional camera movements Signals are then sent to the IS unit which moves one of the lens elements accordingly to re align the light rays and cancel out the effects of camera shake The IXUS 220 HS features a 4 stop IS System which helps preserve the sharpness of an image without needing to use a tripod for added stability Smart Shutter Smart Shutter mode uses Face Detection Technology to allow users to take both group shots and self portraits more easily and in a more relaxed way The shutter can be triggered remotely in three different ways e Smile Detection Triggers the shutter when the camera detects a smiling face within the frame e Wink Self Timer Triggers the shutter two seconds after the subject in the frame has winked removing the need for a remote control e FaceSelf Timer Allows perfect group shots or self portraits by automatically triggering the shutter two seconds after a new face has entered the frame Tracking AF To keep focus on subjects i
4. cellent performance of its high and low ISO settings in order to capture the ambience of any scene with exceptional image quality using up to ISO 3200 When using Smart Auto mode users can take advantage of an increased ISO range up to ISO 1600 previous Automatic modes supported ISO 800 or less enabling users to take pictures using available light without having to manually extend the ISO speed e Dynamic Range The increased sensitivity of the HS System allows it to capture a wider dynamic range with greater variation in brightness when compared to the results of non HS System models High speed functions High speed functions enable users to capture both fast moving action and scenes that would otherwise be very difficult to achieve Canon e Handheld Night Scene To capture scenes in very dark conditions the camera will take a high speed sequence of shots and then combine them into a single image with the least possible blur and the best possible exposure e Best Image Selection Captures a sequence of high speed shots at 3MP resolution and then automatically selects only the best one to be recorded in the memory card The best image is selected according to criteria such as facial expression or subject movement That way a user can take advantage of the camera s high speed to capture a great shot in a challenging situation without wasting time trying to find the best image from the burst before deleting the unwanted versions
5. eyes can be instantly restored Smart Flash Exposure FE Canon s Smart Flash Exposure intelligently controls the power and usage of the onboard flash to ensure natural results in a variety of conditions By using the focusing distance as well as shooting scene information an optimum balance between the ambient light of the scene and flash power is achieved When shooting in very bright conditions shadows sometimes appear on a subject s face these can be detected by the camera and flash can be used to eliminate them When shooting at close distances overexposure is avoided by effectively sensing how reflective the subject is as well as reducing the flash power to compensate for the close shooting distance Servo AF AE When a subject is moving towards or away from the camera and the shutter is half pressed Servo AF AE will track it continuously ensuring that the subject is in focus and well exposed when the shutter is finally pressed Motion Detection Technology Motion Detection Technology automatically detects motion in the shooting scene If Canon movement is detected the camera will increase the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to minimise blur and optimise image quality Genuine Canon Lens technology Developed using the same processes and high quality standards employed to manufacture its range of professional lenses Canon s compact cameras benefit greatly from Canon s heritage in lens design capturing sharp
6. herefore images shot in one high speed burst are grouped and it is possible to only display the first frame This can be set in the playback menu s group display setting
7. high resolution images every time The IXUS 220 HS has a 24mm 5x ultra wide optical zoom with optical Image Stabilizer for greater versatility when shooting The wide coverage of the lens allows more of a scene to be captured from portraits to panoramic landscapes Full HD Movie including Stereo Sound Full High Definition video at 1080p resolution is recorded at 24 fps with Stereo sound ready for playback in excellent quality on HD displays Miniature Effect in Movie Miniature Effect can also be applied to movie recording providing the ability to capture model like scenes in 720p resolution Miniature Effect gradually blurs the top and bottom or the left and right of the scene emphasising perspective The user can select the frame rate the movie is shot at Gfps 3fps and 1 5fps options available so that when the movie plays back it gives the effect of watching a movie of a time lapse miniature model Dynamic optical Image Stabilizer Dynamic IS Dynamic optical Image Stabilizer is a technology which was initially developed for Canon video cameras and is now being incorporated into Canon s PowerShot SX220 HS PowerShot SX230 HS IXUS 310 HS IXUS 115 HS and IXUS 220 HS digital still cameras It is designed to produce steadier video footage by compensating for low frequency vibrations such as camera shake generated when filming whilst walking Optical Image Stabilizer Canon s highly effective optical Image Stabilizer 1
8. n motion or to help achieve a creative composition Tracking AF mode gives photographers the ability to select objects from the centre of the frame and track them if they move or if the frame is recomposed DIGIC 4 Processor Canon s DIGIC 4 Digital Imaging Core processor manages all of the camera s primary functions to optimise operating efficiency Advanced image processing algorithms deliver superb image detail and colour reproduction with accurate white balance and minimal noise High speed processing results in outstanding responsiveness rapid auto focus and extended continuous shooting ability Creative shooting modes The new PowerShot SX series and IXUS models feature additional shooting modes that make it easier to capture high quality creative shots These modes include Movie Digest When set in this mode the camera will film for up to four seconds before each still shot is taken at VGA resolution Then it will combine Canon all the clips captured from the same day into a single movie This provides users with a view of the few seconds before every shot was taken giving an alternative and fun way to save those moments in a movie Movie Digest Playback Allows the playback of movies shot in Movie Digest by date When playing back these movies it is possible to jump forward or backward in four second units with designated button operations Creative Filters A choice of filter effects allows users to have fun
9. ny knowledge of camera settings to take great quality photos Advanced Subject Detection A further feature of Smart Auto mode Advanced Subject Detection allows the camera to identify a moving non human subject such as a pet and track it ensuring it remains in focus and well exposed until the shutter is released Canon Face Detection Technology Face Detection Technology makes it easier than ever to produce superb people shots This advanced system quickly and accurately detects faces in a scene then optimises camera settings so that everyone looks their best With the ability to detect up to 35 faces in a frame it s great for group photos as well as portraits These cameras include the following Canon Face Detection Technologies e Face Detection AF Sets the focus for the faces in your people shots not just the closest subject e Face Detection AE Optimises exposure for faces in all lighting conditions useful for backlit scenes or indoor shooting e Face Detection FE Guards against washed out faces when using the camera s flash perfect for close up shots in restaurants clubs or other dimly lit locations e Face Detection WB Optimises white balance for natural looking skin tones which remain true to life regardless of skin colour and lighting conditions e Red Eye Correction Automatically eliminates the unwanted effects of flash photography after the shot is taken At the touch of a button in playback natural looking
10. with their photography by creating images with greater impact or a different mood o Toy Camera Effect darkens the edges of the image as well as carrying out image processing to increase the differences in contrast of the overall image to re create the effect of an older style or pinhole camera Additionally three effect types can be selected to attach to the image Warm Standard or Cool o Monochrome allows users to shoot in three types of monochromatic effects black and white sepia or blue o Miniature Effect blurs the top and bottom or left and right edges of an image to give the subject a scale model like appearance o Fish eye Effect mimics the distortion of a fish eye lens with one of three levels of strength weak medium strong o Super Vivid saturates the colours of an image for an intensely colourful effect o Poster Effect reduces the levels of colour gradation to give the image the retro feel of vintage posters o Miniature Effect in Movie gives the effect of a very narrow depth of field making the scene look like a small scale model When shooting designated portions of the top and bottom or right and left side in vertical shooting of the image are blurred while the rest of the image remains in focus Image Group Playback High speed Burst mode as above shoots a large amount of similarly composed images However depending on the objective when viewing it may not be necessary to play back all of the images T
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