Face Detection finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects. Exposure, flash and white balance are also set appropriately so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed. In addition, a Face Detection Self-timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces so there's no need to rush in. Intelligent Contrast Correction brightens dark areas in pictures.
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations.
Movie can be shot in full HD (1280 x 720) @ 30fps for up to 4GB or 29 min. 59 sec. per clip. A Standard Definition (640 x 480) @ 30 fps clip can be up to 4GB or 60 min.
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Canon SD780 IS |
QuickFact™
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Type of Camera |
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 Type of Camera |
Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3x Optical/4x Digital/12x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System |
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Image
Sensor |
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Type |
12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) |
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Total Pixels |
Approx. 12.4 Megapixels |
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Effective Pixels |
Approx. 12.1 Megapixels |
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Lens |
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Focal
Length |
5.9-17.9mm f/3.2-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 33-100mm) |
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Max. Aperture |
f/3.2 (W) - f/5.8 (T) |
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Optical Zoom |
3x |
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Focusing
Range / Macro |
Normal: 1.0 ft./30cm-infinity (W), 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity (T)
Macro: 1.2 in.-1.6 ft./3-50cm (W)
Digital Macro: 1.2-3.9 in. /3-10cm (W) |
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Auto
Focus |
TTL Autofocus |
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Viewfinder & Monitor |
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Viewfinder |
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder |
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LCD Monitor |
2.5-inch TFT color LCD widescreen with wide viewing angle (PureColor LCD II) |
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LCD Pixels |
Approx. 230,000 dots |
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LCD Coverage |
100% |
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Shutter
Speed |
15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec. |
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Exposure Control |
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ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) |
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Light Metering Method |
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center |
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Exposure Control Method |
Program AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock |
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Exposure Compensation |
+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
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White Balance |
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White Balance |
Auto,* Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF |
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Flash |
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Built-in Flash |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro |
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Flash Range |
1-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1.5-6.6 ft./45cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
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Recycling Time |
10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V) |
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Flash Exposure Compensation |
N/A |
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Shooting Specifications |
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Shooting Modes |
Auto, Program, Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist, Movie |
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Photo Effects |
My Colors
Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom |
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Self-Timer |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Face Detection Self-timer |
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Wireless Control |
N/A |
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Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 0.8 fps |
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Image Storage
Media |
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Storage Media |
SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card |
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File Format |
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 |
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Image Compression |
Normal, Fine |
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JPEG Compression Mode |
Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)) |
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Number of Recording Pixels |
Still Image: 4000 x 3000 (Large), 3264 x 2448 (Medium 1), 2592 x 1944 (Medium 2), 1600 x 1200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 4000 x 2248 (Widescreen)
Movie: High Definition: 1280 x 720 (30 fps); Standard Definition: 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Available up to 4GB or 29 min. 59 sec. (HD)/60 min. (SD) per clip |
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Playback Specifications |
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Playback Modes File |
Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Colors, My Category, By Date, By Folder, By File Type, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (9 thumbnails), Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Trimming, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast
Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume |
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Erasing Specifications |
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Erase Modes |
Still Image: single image, select range, select by date, select by category, select by folder, all images
Movie: part of movie, all of movie |
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Interfaces |
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Computer Interface |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
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Video Out |
NTSC/PAL |
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Audio Out |
Monaural |
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Other |
Mini-HDMI cable: connection to high definition monitor; Memory card slot: direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
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Power Supply |
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Power Source |
1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-4L 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (optional) |
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Shooting Capacity |
Still Image: approx. 210 shots*
* LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used. |
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Playback Time |
Approx. 300 min. |
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Included
Accessories |
- Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-4L
- Battery Charger CB-2LV
- Wrist Strap WS-DC7
- USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
- AV Cable AVC-DC400
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
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Dimensions (W
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87.0 x 54.5 x 18.4 mm /
3.43 x 2.15 x 0.72 in. |
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Weight (Camera
body only) |
Approx.115g / 4.06 oz. (camera body only) |
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MSRP |
US $279.99 / CDN $299.99 / UK £299.00 / €349.00 |
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