Canon Digital IXUS 990 IS 1/2.3" Compact camera 12,1 MP CCD 4000 x 3000 pixels Silver

Specs
Picture quality
Image sensor size 1/2.3"
Camera type Compact camera
Megapixel 12,1 MP
Sensor type CCD
Maximum image resolution 4000 x 3000 pixels
Lens system
Optical zoom 5x
Digital zoom 4x
Focal length range 6.6 - 33 mm
Focusing
Focus TTL
Focus adjustment Auto
Closest focusing distance 0,02 m
Auto Focus (AF) lock
Exposure
ISO sensitivity 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, Auto
Flash
Flash modes Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (wide) 0,30 - 3,5 m
Video
Video recording
Maximum video resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
HD type HD
Motion JPEG frame rate 30 fps
Memory
Compatible memory cards mmc, sd
Display
Display LCD
Display diagonal 7,62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric) 461000 pixels
Camera
White balance Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Scene modes Beach, Children, Fireworks, Night portrait, Party (indoor), Portrait, Sunset

Camera
Photo effects Black&White, Positive film, Sepia
Self-timer delay 2 s
Playback zoom (max) 2x
Custom colour
Image processor DIGIC 4
Design
Product colour Silver
Battery
Battery technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (CIPA standard) 270 shots
Battery type NB-5L
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions
Width 94,8 mm
Depth 26,3 mm
Height 56,8 mm
Weight 160 g
Packaging content
Bundled software ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser
Other features
Video capability
Interface USB
Built-in flash
Camera shutter speed 1 - 1/1600 s
Focal length (35mm film equivalent) 37 - 185 mm
Compatible operating systems Windows XP SP2-3 / Vista Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.5
Digital SLR
HDMI ports quantity 1
Reviews
Updated:
2011-08-14 04:08:54
Average rating:79
Uk has collected 30 expert reviews for Canon Digital IXUS 990 IS 1/2.3" Compact camera 12.1 MP CCD 4000 x 3000 pixels Silver and the average expert rating is 79 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
itreviews.com
Updated:
2011-08-14 04:08:53
Average rating:0
Theres no doubting that the Digital IXUS 990 IS is beautiful to look at and produces high quality images as well as 720p HD movies, yet with its limited manual possibilities its unattractively higher priced than similar models from the competition...
trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2011-08-14 04:08:53
Average rating:80
For over nine years now, since the launch of the original two megapixel Digital IXUS in early 2000, Canon's IXUS range of luxury compact cameras have been the benchmark against which all others in this prestigious class have been measured, and it's no exa...
digicambuyer.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-14 04:08:53
Average rating:80
Discover what this IXUS model has under its belt The Canon IXUS 990 IS is at the top of the companys arsenal of compact cameras, and we find out why its highly priced at £379.This new addition has been given some impressive upgrades from it predecess...
  • Its speed and delivery is impressive, and we love the sturdy body, but lack of wide angle lens and manual makes it feel over-priced...
digitalartsonline.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-14 04:08:54
Average rating:70
The Canon Ixus 990 IS is the companys flagship compact digital camera. It has a 12.1-megapixel sensor, a 5x optical zoom lens -- the highest of any Ixus camera to date -- HD 720p video recording, an enlarged thee-inch LCD display with 461,000 pixels a...
Cameras.co.uk
Updated:
2011-08-14 04:08:54
Average rating:87
The Canon IXUS 990 IS is a 12 megapixel digital camera with a 5x optical zoom lens. It will fit into larger pockets although it is a bit larger than a lot of true pocket cameras. Features include High Definition movies, a 3 inch LCD screen and image st...