Features & Controls

Canon has equipped the SD1300 IS with a wide view 4x optical zoom lens. This unit covers an equivalent zoom range of  28 - 112mm and features a fast f/2.8-5.9 maximum (wide-telephoto). This is an all-glass aspherical zoom lens with Canon's true 'Lens-Shift' Optical Image Stabilization system. Unlike electronic image stabilizer systems that typically cause degradation of image quality, Canon's Lens Shift Optical IS system is based on the advancements made in the development and refinement of Canon's EF and video lenses. Reduced in size to fit this model, this Image Stabilizer provides up to three stops of camera shake correction in shutter speed equivalent. When you power the camera down, the lens is retracted inside of the body and a built-in shutter closes to protect it.

A 9-point advanced TTL autofocus system permits the camera to automatically select the primary subject even when off-center. 

• Normal: 1.2 in (3cm) - infinity at Wide angle, 1.6 ft. (50cm) - infinity at Telephoto
  
• Macro: 1.2 in. - 1.6 ft. (3 - 50cm) at Wide angle
  

In low light conditions the focus-assist lamp helps to illuminate the subject for accurate focusing. Mounted on each side of the lens are some pin-hole stereo microphones for use when recording video.  

•   12 in.- 13 ft. (30cm - 4.0m) at Wide angle, or 1.6 - 6.6 ft. (50cm - 2.0m) at Telephoto

On the top of the SD1300 you will find only three controls. We have the Power button and Shutter release with the zoom controls mounted around it. During image review, the zoom controls also toggle the Index and Magnify playback options. You can also see the built-in speaker to the right of the zoom control symbols.

When you first look at the back of the camera, you will see a nice 2.7-inch LCD. This display offers 230,000 pixels, 100% frame coverage, and a nice wide viewing angle. This screen is the only viewfinder on the camera, and is used for framing images and video, reviewing files, and navigating the menus.

Here we can see the controls on the back of the SD1300 IS. At the top right you can see the Auto, Camera (aka Program), and Movie mode switch. Next is the playback button, with the 4-way controller mounted below. In record mode you press 'Up' to change exposure compensation (Jump in playback), press 'Right' to change flash modes, press 'Down' to toggle the self-timer and press 'Left' to change the focus mode. In the center is the FUNC./SET button, which accepts menu selections as well as gives you access to the Function shortcut menu. Lastly we have the DISPlay button for changing the amount of overlay information shown on the LCD and the MENU button for calling up or dismissing the main menu system.

Located on the right hand side of the camera is the I/O (Input/Output) port. This is a combination mini-B jack handles both standard definition (SD) audio/video output and USB 2.0 (high-speed) connectivity. The AV Out handles the monaural audio and video signal which can be connected to your TV set with the supplied cables, while the USB cable is used for image and movie download, direct printing, etc.

The SD1300 IS does Not feature a HDMI port.