The exquisitely finished all-metal 5.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 50 conceals precision optics and cutting edge image processing technology - so your shots are as irresistible as the camera taking them.
Power and style
Key to the cutting edge miniaturisation of the Digital IXUS 50 is the ultra-high refractive index aspherical (UA) 3x optical zoom lens, which delivers outstanding optical performance and corner-to-corner clarity in an exceptionally compact form. It combines with the 5.0 Megapixel sensor to deliver superb images suited for photo quality prints to A3 size.
Big screen movies
Review and share images and movie clips on the large high-definition 2.0" LCD. Night Display mode automatically improves visibility when it is dark, while the user-controlled Quick-bright function lets you frame/review comfortably in low-light conditions. Record and playback extended 30 fps VGA movie clips with sound (up to 1GB files possible¹). Analyse fast action sequences by recording QVGA quality at 60 fps and watching in slow motion.
Groundbreaking technology
Integrating a Canon DIGIC II processor, the Digital IXUS 50 has power to burn. DIGIC II links all key camera functions, driving fast auto-focus, outstanding camera performance, quick start-up times and first-class image quality.
Like a hidden photographer's assistant, iSAPS uses DIGIC II's power to analyse the scene and optimise key camera settings even before the shutter release is pressed. 10 shooting modes including 6 scene modes combine with 9-point auto-focus system (AiAF) to deliver consistently brilliant results in every situation.
Get creative
Create exciting visual effects with My Colors by making favourite colours more vivid, swapping one colour with another, or making all but one area of an image monochrome.
Accessories
Capture snorkelling, skiing and surfing action with the optional 3m depth All Weather Case, and extend lighting options with the optional High Power Flash.
Photo fun
For full colour prints within seconds, simply connect the camera to any PictBridge compatible photo printer and push the Print/Share button. It's that easy. With a Canon SELPHY CP series printer, you can even print handy ID photo prints and Movie prints.
Editing and sharing
Canon's ZoomBrowser EX (for Windows) and ImageBrowser (for Macintosh) help you arrange albums, crop photographs and adjust image contrast and brightness. Access to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY² gives you 100MB online space for your own personal gallery, for sharing with family and friends.
Features:
- 5.0 Megapixels.
- UA lens for slim body & 3x optical zoom.
- 2.0" Quick-bright/Night Display LCD.
- VGA 30fps movie clips.
- DIGIC II/iSAPS/9-point AiAF.
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
- 10 shooting modes.
- My Colors.
- PictBridge compatible, Print/Share button.
- CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
Power and style
Key to the cutting edge miniaturisation of the Digital IXUS 50 is the ultra-high refractive index aspherical (UA) 3x optical zoom lens, which delivers outstanding optical performance and corner-to-corner clarity in an exceptionally compact form. It combines with the 5.0 Megapixel sensor to deliver superb images suited for photo quality prints to A3 size.
Big screen movies
Review and share images and movie clips on the large high-definition 2.0" LCD. Night Display mode automatically improves visibility when it is dark, while the user-controlled Quick-bright function lets you frame/review comfortably in low-light conditions. Record and playback extended 30 fps VGA movie clips with sound (up to 1GB files possible¹). Analyse fast action sequences by recording QVGA quality at 60 fps and watching in slow motion.
Groundbreaking technology
Integrating a Canon DIGIC II processor, the Digital IXUS 50 has power to burn. DIGIC II links all key camera functions, driving fast auto-focus, outstanding camera performance, quick start-up times and first-class image quality.
Like a hidden photographer's assistant, iSAPS uses DIGIC II's power to analyse the scene and optimise key camera settings even before the shutter release is pressed. 10 shooting modes including 6 scene modes combine with 9-point auto-focus system (AiAF) to deliver consistently brilliant results in every situation.
Get creative
Create exciting visual effects with My Colors by making favourite colours more vivid, swapping one colour with another, or making all but one area of an image monochrome.
Accessories
Capture snorkelling, skiing and surfing action with the optional 3m depth All Weather Case, and extend lighting options with the optional High Power Flash.
Photo fun
For full colour prints within seconds, simply connect the camera to any PictBridge compatible photo printer and push the Print/Share button. It's that easy. With a Canon SELPHY CP series printer, you can even print handy ID photo prints and Movie prints.
Editing and sharing
Canon's ZoomBrowser EX (for Windows) and ImageBrowser (for Macintosh) help you arrange albums, crop photographs and adjust image contrast and brightness. Access to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY² gives you 100MB online space for your own personal gallery, for sharing with family and friends.
Features:
- 5.0 Megapixels.
- UA lens for slim body & 3x optical zoom.
- 2.0" Quick-bright/Night Display LCD.
- VGA 30fps movie clips.
- DIGIC II/iSAPS/9-point AiAF.
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
- 10 shooting modes.
- My Colors.
- PictBridge compatible, Print/Share button.
- CANON iMAGE GATEWAY.
Combined zoom:
12x
Digital zoom:
4x
Focal length range (f-f):
5.8 - 17.4 mm
Lens structure (elements/groups):
6/5
Optical zoom:
3x
Audio
Built-in microphone:
Y
Battery
Battery life (CIPA standard):
150 shots
Battery technology:
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery type:
NB-4L
Camera
Built-in processor:
DIGIC II + ISAPS
Camera playback:
movie
Histogram:
Y
Photo effects:
Black&White, Neutral, Sepia, Vivid
Playback zoom (max):
2x
Scene modes:
Children, Party (indoor), Portrait, Underwater
White balance:
Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Flash
Built-in flash:
Y
Flash exposure lock:
Y
Flash modes:
Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash range (tele):
0.5 - 2m
Flash range (wide):
0.5 - 3.5m
Focusing
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam:
Y
Auto Focus (AF) lock:
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes:
Single Auto Focus
Closest focusing distance:
0.03m
Focus:
TTL
Focus adjustment:
Auto
Light exposure
ISO sensitivity:
100, 200, 400, Auto
Light metering:
Centre-weighted, Spot
Memory
Compatible memory cards:
SD
Internal memory:
16 MB
Operational conditions
Operating relative humidity (H-H):
10 - 90%
Other features
Camera shutter speed:
15 - 1/1500s
Compatible operating systems:
Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 SP4 / XP / XP SP1-2
Date imprinting:
Y
Digital SLR:
N
Dimensions (WxDxH):
86 x 53 x 20.7 mm
Focal length (35mm film equivalent):
35 - 105 mm
Interface:
USB 2.0, A/V-out
PictBridge:
Y
USB 2.0 ports quantity:
1
Video capability:
Y
Packaging content
Bundled software:
ZoomBrowser EX (PhotoRecord)\nImageBrowser
Picture quality
Camera type:
Compact camera
Image sensor size:
25.4/63.5 mm (1/2.5")
Maximum image resolution:
2592 x 1944 pixels
Megapixel:
5 MP
Sensor type:
CCD
Still image resolution(s):
640 x 480, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944
Video
Maximum video resolution:
640 x 480 pixels
Motion JPEG frame rate:
30 fps
Video formats supported:
AVI
Viewfinder
Viewfinder type:
optical
Weight & dimensions
Depth:
5.3 cm
Height:
2.07 cm
Weight:
130g
Width:
8.6 cm