The Canon IXUS 990 IS is a very stylish digital camera. It will fit into a pocket, but the pocket will need to be on the large side. The amount of zoom offered by the IXUS 990 IS is 5x. This shows an increase when compared to previous models in this part of the Canon range. Image stabilisation has been built into the lens in an attempt to combat any picture blur caused by camera shake.
As is now becoming more common there is a 3 inch LCD screen for composing photos and accessing the menu system. This is at the expense of a viewfinder.
Anyone who likes to fire off the occasional movie clip with their digital camera will be interested to know that the IXUS 990 IS is capable of producing High Definition video clips.
For close up shots the camera is able to focus from 2cm away from the subject. This should be a plus point for anyone who is interested in producing close up shots.
Canon IXUS 990 IS Details
Style
Stylish
Megapixels
12
Zoom
5x
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
4:3, 16:9
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
37 – 185mm
Shutter Speed
15 to 1/1600 seconds
Aperture
f/3.2 – f/5.7
Sensitivity
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Sync Speed, Red-eye Reduction
Flash Range
3.5m
Shooting Modes
Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Creative Light Effect, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
Up to 4GB or 1 hour
Macro Focus
2cms
Metering
Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
ManualControls
None
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium ion
Dimensions
94.8 x 56.8 x 26.3 mm
Weight
160g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Canon IXUS 990 IS Specification
