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| Marketed | October 2006 |
Canon’s new IXY DIGITAL L4 succeeds the stylish and highly popular L3 , which,since its release in October 2005, has garnered wide attention as a “functional fashionaccessory.” While retaining the 2.4x optical zoom lens, which features a UA lens element, the new IXY DIGITAL L4 delivers even higher imaging quality and performance thanks to its high-resolution 7.1-megapixel CCD sensor-increased from 5.0 megapixels in the L3 -and the incorporation of Canon’s high-speed DIGIC III image engine.
Employing the Curvature Design method to achieve a sleek and graceful body shape that fits comfortably in the hands, and offering a choice of four new high-fashion color variations complemented with shiny metallic accenting, the new L4 brings flair to digital photography.
Canon’s new IXY DIGITAL L4 backs beauty with substance by offering users enhanced functionality and ease of use. The new L4 ships with a camera station that lets users easily charge their camera or hook up to a television to enjoy a large-screen view of their favorite shots. Playback on a television is also made quick and convenient using the wireless remote control included with the camera. Moreover, the model facilitates increased operability with such additional features as a Vertical Shutter Release function. In the same manner that one-handed image capture is possible on camera-equipped mobile phones, the FUNC./SET button on the back of the camera serves as the shutter release when the camera is vertically oriented.
| IMAGE SENSOR | |
| Type | 1/2.5″ CCD |
| Effective Pixels | Approx.7.1M |
| Color Filter Type | Primary Color |
| IMAGE PROCESSOR | |
| Type | DIGIC III with iSAPS technology |
| LENS | |
| Focal Length | 6.3 – 14.9 mm (35mm equivalent: 38 – 90mm) |
| Zoom | Optical 2.4x. Digital approx. 4x (with Safety Zoom*)**. Combined approx. 10x
* Depending on the image size selected |
| Maximum f/number | f/3.2 – f/5.4 |
| Construction | 4 elements in 4 groups (3 aspherical elements) |
| FOCUSING | |
| Type | TTL |
| AF System / Points | AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed centre) |
| AF Lock | On/Off Selectable |
| AF Assist Beam | Yes |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 10cm |
| EXPOSURE CONTROL | |
| Metering Modes | Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre or linked to Face Detection AF frame) |
| AE Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed half way |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments |
| ISO Sensitivity | AUTO, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 * Standard Output Sensitivity / Recommended Exposure Index. According to ISO 12232:2006 (20th April 2006) which specifies the method for assigning and reporting ISO speed ratings for digital still cameras. This does not apply to Digital IXUS WIRELESS. |
| SHUTTER | |
| Speed | 15 – 1/1600 sec (Shutter speeds of 1 sec. and more available in Long Shutter Mode only) |
| WHITE BALANCE | |
| Type | TTL |
| Settings | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| VIEWFINDER | |
| Viewfinder | Real-image zoom, optical viewfinder |
| LCD MONITOR | |
| Monitor | 1.8″ P-Si TFT, approx. 118,000 dots |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Brightness | Adjustable to one of fifteen levels |
| FLASH | |
| Modes | Auto, Manual Flash On / Off |
| Slow Sync Speed | Yes |
| Red-eye Reduction | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 30cm – 2.0m (W) / 1.3m (T) (at ISO AUTO equivalent) |
| External Flash | Canon’s High Power Flash HF-DC1 |
| SHOOTING | |
| Modes | Auto, Manual, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Stitch Assist, Movie, Scene (Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater) |
| Photo Effects | My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color) |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous, Self-Timer |
| Continuous Shooting | Approx. 1.6 fps* (until memory card becomes full)**
* Large/Fine with LCD monitor off |
| RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION | |
| Image Size | (L) 3072 x 2304, (M1) 2592 x 1944, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 3072 x 1728, (Postcard Date Imprint) 1600 x 1200 |
| Compression | Superfine, Fine, Normal |
| Movies | (L)640 x 480, 30/15fps (M)320 x 240, 60/30/15fps (S)160 x 120, 15fps |
| Movie Length |
Up to 4GB or 1 hour (L and M, 30/15fps)* Up to 3 mins (S)* Up to 1 min (M, 60fps)* * Depending on memory card speed / capacity |
| FILE TYPES | |
| File Format | Design rule for camera file system, DPOF (Version1.1)compliant |
| Still Image Type | Exif 2.2 (JPEG) |
| Movies | Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural) |
| Audio | Sound Memos WAVE (monaural) |
| DIRECT PRINT | |
| Canon Printers | Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
| My Camera | Start-up image and camera sounds customisation |
| My Category | Image tagging feature |
| Sound Memo | Up to 60 sec per image |
| Intelligent Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Self Timer | Approx. 2 or 10 sec. or Custom |
| Menu Languages | English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian |
| INTERFACE | |
| Computer | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B, PTP) |
| Other | A/V output (PAL/NTSC) |
| MEMORY CARD | |
| Type | Secure Digital (SD) Card, Secure Digital High-Capacity (SDHC) Card or MultiMediaCard (MMC), 16MB memory card supplied |
| SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM | |
| PC | Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 SP4 / XP / XP SP1-2 |
| Macintosh | OS X v10.2 – 10.4 |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Browsing & Printing | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser |
| Other | PhotoStitch |
| Drivers | TWAIN (Windows 98 / 2000), WIA (Windows Me) |
| POWER SOURCE | |
| Batteries | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-4L (battery and Camera Station supplied ) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 190 shots* Approx. 300 min. playback * Based on the CIPA Standard and using the batteries and memory card format supplied with the camera, except where indicated |
| AC Power Supply | Optional, AC adapter kit ACK-DC30 |
| ACCESSORIES | |
| Case | Soft Leather Case DCC-200, Digital IXUS Metal or Leather Strap |
| Waterproof / Weatherproof | All Weather Case (3m) AW-DC40 |
| Flash | High Power Flash HF-DC1 |
| Remote Controller / Switch | Wireless Controller WL-DC200 (supplied) |
| Power Supply & Battery Chargers | Compact Power Adapter CA-DC20E (supplied and sold separately) for charging through Camera Station CS-DC1a, CB-2LVE Battery Charger Camera Station CS-DC1a (Battery charging, A/V out, USB for PC or printer connection (supplied and sold separately) |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity |
| Dimensions | 96.1 x 45.1 x 23.9 mm (excluding protrusions) |
| Weight (body only) | Approx. 105 g |