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Canon SD1200 Specifications
By Mike Flacy
SD1200 IS Specifications |
| 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 |
| Image Capture Device | |
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Type |
10.0 megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) |
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Total Pixels |
Approx. 10.3 Megapixels |
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Effective Pixels |
Approx. 10.0 Megapixels |
| Lens | |
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Focal Length |
6.2-18.6mm f/2.8-4.9 (35mm film equivalent: 35-105mm) |
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Digital Zoom |
4x |
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Focusing Range |
Normal: 1.0 ft./30cm-infinity (W) Macro: 1.2 in.-1.6 ft./3-50cm (W), 1-1.6 ft./30-50cm (T) Digital Macro: 1.2-3.9 in./3-10cm (W) |
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Autofocus System |
TTL Autofocus |
| 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 pixels |
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LCD Coverage |
100% |
| Aperture and Shutter | |
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Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8 (W) - f/4.9 (T) |
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Shutter Speed |
15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec. |
| 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 |
| White Balance | |
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White Balance Control |
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 |
1-14 ft./30cm-4.2m (W), 1-7.9 ft./30cm-2.4m (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 |
| 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, Digital Macro, Long Shutter, Movie |
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Photo Effects |
My Colors Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, 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 |
Not available |
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Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 1.4 fps |
| Image Storage | |
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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: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural)) |
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Number of Recording Pixels |
Still Image: 3648 x 2736 (Large), 2816 x 2112 (Medium 1), 2272 x 1704 (Medium 2), 1600 x 1200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 3648 x 2048 (Widescreen) Movie: Standard Definition: 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) Available up to 4GB or 60 min. per clip |
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Storage Capacity varies depending on camera settings. This data is estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie Mode represent total capacity of the particular media. |
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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, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (9 thumbnails), Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume |
| Erasing Specifications | |
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Erase Modes |
Still Image: single image, all images Movie: part of movie, all of movie |
| 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 |
Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
| Power Supply | |
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Power Source |
1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-6L 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (optional) |
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Shooting Capacity |
Still Image: approx. 260 shots* (LCD on)/700 shots (LCD off) |
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Playback Time |
Approx. 360 min.
* LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used.
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| Physical Specifications | |
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Operating Temperature |
32-104°F/0-40°C |
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Operating Humidity |
10-90% |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) |
3.48 x 2.16 x 0.86 in./88.5 x 54.8 x 21.8mm |
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Weight |
Approx. 4.23 oz./120g (camera body only) |
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All data are based on Canon's Standard Test Method. Subject to change without notice. Canon, DIGIC, ELPH, PIXMA, and PowerShot and SELPHY are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. in the United States and may also be registered trademarks or trademarks in other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple, Inc., registered in the United States and other countries. All other products and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks or service marks of their respective owners in the United States and/or other countries. |
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