Focusing
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam |
Y |
| Closest focusing distance |
0.05 m |
| Focus |
TTL |
| Focus adjustment |
Auto |
Video
| Analog signal format system |
NTSC, PAL |
| Maximum video resolution |
640 x 480 pixels |
| Video recording |
Y |
Camera
| Histogram |
Y |
| Photo effects |
Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid |
| Multi burst mode |
Y |
| Shooting modes |
Auto, Manual, Movie |
| Scene modes |
Close-up (macro) |
| Self-timer delay |
2, 10 s |
Picture quality
| Image sensor size |
1/1.8 " |
| Camera type |
Compact camera |
| Image stabilizer |
N |
| Image formats supported |
EXIF, JPG |
| Maximum image resolution |
2592 x 1944 pixels |
| Sensor type |
CCD |
| Megapixel |
5 MP |
Ports & interfaces
| PictBridge |
Y |
| USB connector |
Mini-USB B |
Light exposure
| Light exposure correction |
± 2EV (1/3EV step) |
| Light metering |
Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot |
| ISO sensitivity (max) |
400 |
| ISO sensitivity (min) |
50 |
| ISO sensitivity |
50, 100, 200, 400, Auto |
Battery
| Battery life (CIPA standard) |
190 shots |
| Power source type |
Battery |
| Battery type |
NB-1LH |
Lens system
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
36 mm |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
108 mm |
| Combined zoom |
12 x |
| Number of aspheric elements |
2 |
| Optical zoom |
3 x |
| Minimum aperture number |
2.8 |
| Maximum aperture number |
4.9 |
| Digital zoom |
4.1 x |
| Focal length range (f-f) |
7.4 - 22.2 mm |
Shutter
| Fastest camera shutter speed |
1/2000 s |
| Slowest camera shutter speed |
15 s |
Flash
| Flash exposure lock |
Y |
| Flash range (wide) |
0.3 - 5 m |
| Flash range (tele) |
0.46 - 2 m |
Memory
| Memory slots |
1 |
| Compatible memory cards |
CF |
Audio
| Audio system |
Mono |
| Voice recording |
Y |
| Built-in microphone |
Y |
System requirements
| Mac operating systems supported |
Mac OS 9.0, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.2, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar |
Additionally
| Playback zoom |
10 x |
| Lens structure |
7/5 |
| AC adapter bundled |
Y |
Canon 500, Digital IXUS. Camera type: Compact camera, Image sensor size: 1/1.8", Sensor type: CCD. Focal length range (f-f): 7.4 - 22.2 mm, Lens structure (elements/groups): 7/5. Focus: TTL, Focus adjustment: Auto. ISO sensitivity: 50, 100, 200, 400, Auto, Light exposure correction: ± 2EV (1/3EV step), Light metering: Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot. Fastest camera shutter speed: 1/2000 s
