The 14.7 MP Digital IXUS 980 IS blends technical excellence with a unique, stylish black or silver design. Powered by Canon’s latest DIGIC 4 processor, it combines advanced auto features with Manual control.
14.7 Megapixels
With an incredible 14.7 Megapixel sensor for stunning high-resolution shots, the Digital IXUS 980 IS provides abundant detail for huge prints and creative image manipulation.
High Style
The Digital IXUS 980 IS offers exquisite styling and a premium build quality, finished in a choice of two colours: black or silver.
Advanced Optics
A high quality lens with 3.7x zoom ensures versatility and superb results when shooting both stills and movies. Canon’s renowned optical Image Stabilizer technology counteracts camera shake for outstanding image quality.
Take Control
The first Digital IXUS with Manual Control, the Digital IXUS 980 IS allows shooting in more demanding conditions, or creative experimentation. A further 20 automatic modes include QuickShot, for extra-responsive shooting of fast moving objects or fleeting events.
DIGIC 4
Incorporating the latest in image processing technology, DIGIC 4 delivers extraordinary noise reduction. The result is richly detailed, clean images, even when shooting at high ISO speeds. DIGIC 4 also drives exceptional processing speeds and responsive operation.
Face Detection Technology
Great people shots are assured with the latest Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, even for faces on angles and far away. Face Select & Track optimises settings for a chosen person, while FaceSelf-Timer waits for you to enter the frame for great group shots. Auto Red-Eye Correction eliminates red eyes during shooting and playback.
Abolish Blur
The Digital IXUS 980 IS combats blur with High ISO Auto and Motion Detection Technology, which ascertains movement of both camera and subject to set the optimum ISO. Servo AF tracks moving subjects to ensure they remain in focus.
Optimum Contrast
i-Contrast boosts brightness in dark areas of an image. The result is improved contrast with retained detail in tricky lighting conditions.
Large LCD
The 2.5" PureColor LCD II offers exceptional contrast and colour rendition, plus a wide viewing angle for easier framing, playback and menu navigation – even at angles and in bright sunlight. An optical viewfinder offers choice when framing shots.
Easy Access
The Multi Control Dial provides fast, convenient and accurate access to menu items, functions and images during playback. Customise the menu system with My Menu for rapid access to the functions you use most.
Movies
Shoot spontaneous, high-quality 30fps VGA movies with sound.
14.7 Megapixels
With an incredible 14.7 Megapixel sensor for stunning high-resolution shots, the Digital IXUS 980 IS provides abundant detail for huge prints and creative image manipulation.
High Style
The Digital IXUS 980 IS offers exquisite styling and a premium build quality, finished in a choice of two colours: black or silver.
Advanced Optics
A high quality lens with 3.7x zoom ensures versatility and superb results when shooting both stills and movies. Canon’s renowned optical Image Stabilizer technology counteracts camera shake for outstanding image quality.
Take Control
The first Digital IXUS with Manual Control, the Digital IXUS 980 IS allows shooting in more demanding conditions, or creative experimentation. A further 20 automatic modes include QuickShot, for extra-responsive shooting of fast moving objects or fleeting events.
DIGIC 4
Incorporating the latest in image processing technology, DIGIC 4 delivers extraordinary noise reduction. The result is richly detailed, clean images, even when shooting at high ISO speeds. DIGIC 4 also drives exceptional processing speeds and responsive operation.
Face Detection Technology
Great people shots are assured with the latest Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB, even for faces on angles and far away. Face Select & Track optimises settings for a chosen person, while FaceSelf-Timer waits for you to enter the frame for great group shots. Auto Red-Eye Correction eliminates red eyes during shooting and playback.
Abolish Blur
The Digital IXUS 980 IS combats blur with High ISO Auto and Motion Detection Technology, which ascertains movement of both camera and subject to set the optimum ISO. Servo AF tracks moving subjects to ensure they remain in focus.
Optimum Contrast
i-Contrast boosts brightness in dark areas of an image. The result is improved contrast with retained detail in tricky lighting conditions.
Large LCD
The 2.5" PureColor LCD II offers exceptional contrast and colour rendition, plus a wide viewing angle for easier framing, playback and menu navigation – even at angles and in bright sunlight. An optical viewfinder offers choice when framing shots.
Easy Access
The Multi Control Dial provides fast, convenient and accurate access to menu items, functions and images during playback. Customise the menu system with My Menu for rapid access to the functions you use most.
Movies
Shoot spontaneous, high-quality 30fps VGA movies with sound.
Digital zoom:
4x
Focal length range (f-f):
7.7 - 28.5 mm
Optical zoom:
3.7x
Audio
Built-in microphone:
Yes
Battery
Battery life (CIPA standard):
280 shots
Battery technology:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type:
NB-5L
Number of batteries supported:
1
Camera
Custom colour:
Yes
Photo effects:
black&white, Neutral, Positive film, Sepia, Skin tones, Vivid
Scene modes:
Children, Close-up (macro), party (indoor), Portrait, Sunset, Underwater
White balance:
auto, Cloudy, custom modes, daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Flash
Flash exposure lock:
Yes
Flash modes:
auto, Flash off, manual, Slow synchronization
Focusing
Auto focusing (AF) modes:
single auto focus
Focus:
TTL
Focus adjustment:
Manual
Light exposure
ISO sensitivity:
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Memory
Compatible memory cards:
mmc, sd
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
10 - 90%
Other features
Built-in flash:
Yes
Camera shutter speed:
1/60 - 1/1600
Compatible operating systems:
Windows XP SP2 / Vista\nMac OS X v10.4 - 10.5
Digital SLR:
No
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):
36 - 133 mm
Video capability:
Yes
Packaging content
Bundled software:
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch
Picture quality
Image stabilizer:
Yes
Megapixel:
14.7 MP
Sensor type:
CCD
System requirements
Mac compatibility:
Yes
Video
Maximum video resolution:
640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate:
30 fps
Video formats supported:
MOV
Video recording:
Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type:
optical
Weight & dimensions
Depth:
6.22 cm
Height:
2.79 cm
Weight:
160 g
Width:
9.67 cm