Review of Canon Powershot SD970
Canon PowerShot SD970 IS has replaced its predecessor, the SD890 IS from the previous year, as the most popular Canon camera. What draws the model to the customers is its user-friendly features and decent picture quality, which surpasses ultra-compact competition models.
The powerful features of the new Canon PowerShot SD970 IS start from its advanced functionality for ultra-compact camera. It is equipped with the acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that prevents blurred and fuzzy shots. It has got an amazing resolution with expanded editing options, thanks to its Digital ELPH configuration.
The convenience of having a 5x optical zoom lens enables users to get clear close-ups is also enjoyed with the new Canon PowerShot SD970 IS. Capturing real-life pictures of distant objects is made easier. With that, capturing your son’s winning moments during soccer games and candid moments during school programs will be hassle-free. This convenient zoom technology works with the Optical Stabilizer Technology to immediately detect and correct picture defects. What’s more fun is that it captures great photos even without flash.
And for our aspiring film makers out there, this camera has the capacity to shoot excellent quality movies and/or documentaries. The ELPH feature records at 1280×720 pixels resolution, producing high definition videos and still photos that can be enjoyed instantly, utilizing the Powershot’s ready mini HDTV connectivity. This camera can display up to 130 still images at one time with zero degradation in audio signal quality or image.
This new model also offers the innovative Smart AUTO feature which delivers more advanced shooting modes to give you perfect shots under less than perfect conditions. Whether it is action shots, sunsets, or other panoramic views, this camera intelligently analyzes shooting conditions and configures a more appropriate setting for crisp and clear shots.
Canon offers a world of digital imaging advantage with the new SD970 IS. Equipped with the DIGIC 4 image processor, more popularly known as the Face Detection Technology, taking great shots of moving objects will be easy. In addition, the model is also captures seamless frames with its Face Detection Self-Timer feature. This aspect of SD970 IS functionality is all about Canon’s original scene-recognition technology, which improved the focus speed and accuracy and image processing capabilities of all Canon digital cameras.
In addition to the convenient digital imaging capabilities, Canon PowerShot SD970 IS is sporting a high-power 3-inch screen where you can instantly preview and edit your photos. Its triangular interface configuration and built-in accelerometer cuts will put the speed of normal photo preview using conventional digital cameras to shame. Overall, its user-friendly interface hastens photo and video viewing and eases up the adjustments to image play and speed settings.
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.
