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Canon IXUS 500 HS
Digital Compact Cameras
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12x zoom in tiny and stunning metal body
With a tiny metal body in an amazing finish the IXUS 500 HS packs a powerful 12x optical zoom extending to 21x with ZoomPlus. The huge zoom offers a wide range of shooting options and lets you get right up close to distant objects whether shooting stills or movies.
HS System: 10.1 MP CMOS
The HS System excels in low light so you can capture the real atmosphere of the scene without flash or tripod. Advanced DIGIC 5 processing and a high sensitivity 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor give excellent image quality in all situations.
Intelligent IS
Intelligent IS automatically adjusts the optical Image Stabilizer to the scene from 7 modes – counteracting movement to prevent blur and delivering sharp and detailed photos and movies at full zoom and in low light.
7.5 cm (3.0") PureColor II G LCD
A large, high quality 460k dot LCD screen with excellent visibility allows easy framing and reviewing of images from any angle plus effortless menu navigation. A tempered glass outer layer gives excellent durability.
Full HD movies
Record superb Full HD (1080p) movies at 24fps with stereo sound and optical zoom. Intelligent IS keeps footage steady while filming, even at full zoom. An HDMI connection ensures high quality playback on an HDTV.
Smart Auto (58 scenes)
Effortlessly shoot great photos or movies with Smart Auto, which detects the scene and selects perfect settings from 58 variables. It also works with faces registered with Face ID and adapts shooting settings to the person’s age – for example turning off flash and sounds when a sleeping baby is detected or engaging continuous auto-focus when children over 2 years old are detected.
Face ID
Face ID lets you register up to 12 faces of family and friends, so they are automatically the focusing priority in every shot, and tags images with their names so they are easy to find in playback.
High-speed shooting
Never miss a moment. Capture fast-paced action with High-speed Burst or slow down fast movement with Super Slow Motion Movie. Handheld Night Scene combines a sequence of high-speed shots into one file to capture nightscapes without a tripod.
Movie Digest (720p)
Movie Digest records up to 4-seconds of action before each still shot, joining the day’s clips into a bonus HD (720p) movie.
Optional waterproof case
Protect your camera outdoors and shoot underwater down to depths of 3m with an optional waterproof case.
| Type |
1/2.3 type back-illuminated CMOS |
| Effective Pixels |
Approx. 10.1M (Total Pixels approx. 16.8M) |
| Colour Filter Type |
Primary Colour |
| Type |
DIGIC 5 with iSAPS technology |
| Focal Length |
4.0 - 48.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 - 336 mm) |
| Zoom |
Optical 12x
ZoomPlus 21x
Digital Approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter Approx. 1.4x or 2.3x and Safety Zoom¹). Combined Approx. 48x |
| Maximum f/number |
f/3.4 - f/5.6 |
| Construction |
14 elements in 12 groups (1 double sided aspherical lens, 1 single sided aspherical UA lens and 1 single sided aspherical lens) |
| Image Stabilisation |
Yes (lens shift-type). Intelligent IS |
| Type |
TTL |
| AF System/ Points |
Face Detection, 1-point AF (fixed to centre) |
| AF Modes |
Single, Continuous, Servo AF/AE¹, Tracking AF |
| AF Point Selection |
Size (Normal, Small) |
| AF Lock |
On/Off Selectable |
| AF Assist Beam |
Yes |
| Closest Focusing Distance |
1 cm (W) from front of lens in macro |
| Metering modes |
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre) |
| AE Lock |
On/Off Selectable |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments
Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction |
| ISO sensitivity* |
AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Speed |
1 - 1/4000 sec. (factory default)
15 - 1/4000 sec. (total range - varies by shooting mode) |
| Type |
TTL |
| Settings |
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom. Multi-area WB correction available in Smart Auto. White Balance Compensation in Underwater mode. |
| Monitor |
7.5 cm (3.0”) PureColor II G LCD (TFT), Approx. 461,000 dots |
| Coverage |
Approx. 100% |
| Brightness |
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD |
| Modes |
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
| Slow Sync Speed |
Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec. |
| Red-Eye Reduction |
Yes |
| Flash Exposure Compensation |
Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure |
| Flash Exposure Lock |
Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range |
50 cm - 2.5 m (W) / 1.0 m - 1.5 m (T) |
| External Flash |
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1,
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
| Modes |
Smart Auto (58 scenes detected), P, Movie Digest, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), High-speed Burst (2.5MP), Handheld Night Scene, Low Light (2.5MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Stitch Assist |
| Modes in Movie |
Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Underwater, Snow, Fireworks, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie |
| Photo Effects |
My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Custom Color) |
| Drive modes |
Single, Continuous, Continuous with AF, Self-Timer |
| Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 2.8 shots/sec., AF: Approx. 0.9 shots/sec., LV: Approx. 0.9 shots/sec. High-speed Burst (2.5MP): Approx. 6.8 shots/sec., (until memory card becomes full)¹² |
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
| Image Size |
4:3 - (L) 3648 x 2736, (M1) 2816 x 2112, (M2) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480
16:9 - (L) 3648 x 2048, (M1) 2816 x 1584, (M2) 1920 x 1080, (S) 640 x 360
3:2 - (L) 3648 x 2423, (M1) 2816 x 1880, (M2) 1600 x 1064, (S) 640 x 424
1:1 - (L) 2736 x 2736, (M1) 2112 x 2112, (M2) 1200 x 1200, (S) 480 x 480
Resize in playback (M2, S, XS)*
*XS is half the length and width of S |
| Compression |
Superfine, Fine |
| Movies |
(Full HD) 1920 x 1080, 24 fps, (HD) 1280 x 720, 30 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps
Super Slow Motion Movie (L) 640 x 480, 120fps, (M) 320 x 240, 240fps
Miniature Effect (HD, L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps
iFrame Movie (HD) |
| Movie Length |
(Full HD & HD) Up to 4 GB or 10 min. 00 sec.¹
(L) Up to 4 GB or 1 hour²
(Movie Digest) Up to 4GB or 29 min. 59 sec.
(Super Slow Motion Movie) 30 sec. |
| Still Image Type |
JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| Movies |
MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (stereo)]
iFrame |
| Canon Printers |
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only) |
| PictBridge |
Yes |
| Red-Eye Correction |
Yes, during shooting and playback |
| My Camera / My Menu |
Start-up image and camera sounds customisation |
| My Category |
Image tagging feature |
| Intelligent Orientation Sensor |
Yes |
| Histogram |
Yes |
| Playback zoom |
Approx. 2x - 10x |
| Self Timer |
Approx. 2 or 10 sec., Custom |
| Menu Languages |
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian, Farsi, Malaysian, Hindi, Indonesian, Vietnamese |
| Computer |
Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible) |
| Other |
HDMI Mini Connector (HDMI-CEC compatible) A/V output (PAL/NTSC) |
| Type |
microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC |
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
| PC & Macintosh |
Windows 7 SP1/ Vista SP2/ XP SP3
Mac OS X v10.6 – 10.7 |
| Browsing & Printing |
ImageBrowser EX |
| Other |
PhotoStitch |
| Batteries |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-9L (battery and charger supplied) |
| Battery life |
Approx. 190 shots¹
Approx. 240 min. playback |
| A/C Power Supply |
Optional, AC adapter kit ACK-DC70 |
| Cases / Straps |
Soft Leather Case DCC-65, IXUS Metal or Leather Strap |
| Waterproof / Weatherproof Case |
Waterproof Case (3m) WP-DC340L |
| Flash |
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1,
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
| Power Supply & Battery Chargers |
AC Adapter kit ACK-DC70, Battery Charger CB-2LBE |
| Other |
Canon HDMI Cable HTC-100 |
| Operating Environment |
0 - 40 °C, 10 - 90% humidity |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
87.1 x 53.9 x 19.2 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 155 g (including battery/batteries and memory card) |
Power
Trust Canon for guaranteed power performance. Extra batteries, battery chargers and AC adapter kits let you shoot photos and video for longer and review images without worrying about fading battery life.
NB-9L
A spare or replacement battery for your Canon digital compact camera. Genuine Canon batteries offer 100% compatibility, safety and performance.
CB-2LBE
A spare or replacement battery charger, perfect for travelling.
ACK-DC70
Power your Canon compact camera directly from a mains electricity supply. Ideal for shooting longer projects and powering the camera while it’s connected to a computer.
Softcases & Straps
Carry your compact camera comfortably and protect it from dust and scratches.
DCC-60
Protect your IXUS camera with a soft leather case when you are out and about.
DCC-65
Protect your IXUS camera with a soft leather case when you are out and about.
DCC-1250
Protect your IXUS camera with a soft leather case when you are out and about.
Leather Neckstrap
Carry your Canon Compact Camera comfortably and safely.
Waterproof Cases
Perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling, waterproof cases provide easy access to many photographic controls, such as White Balance adjustment. They can also be useful on land, protecting against snow, sand, dust and humidity.
WP-DC340L
Shoot underwater at depths of up to 3m. Or protect your camera when you're on the ski slopes or the beach.
Flashes
Get creative with your lighting and explore new and exciting types of photography. Canon Speedlites deliver accurate flash exposures time after time, and is quick and simple to use.
High Power Flash HF-DC1
Boost the range of your camera’s flash with a portable high-power flash unit. Includes a bracket that attaches to the camera. Can also be used remotely for creative lighting options.
High Power Flash HF-DC2
Boost the range of your camera’s flash with a portable high-power flash unit. Includes a bracket that attaches to the camera. Can also be used remotely for creative lighting options.
Cables & Other Accessories
Stay connected with the correct interface cable.
AV Cable AVC-DC400 ST
Show photos and movies on TVs and displays that have composite video connections. Carries picture and stereo sound.
HDMI Cable HTC-100
Show photos and movies on TVs and displays that have an HDMI connection. Carries picture and stereo sound, and features gold-plated contacts to ensure a reliable connection.
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
Transfer photos and movies from your camera to a PC or Mac computer via USB. 1.5m (5ft) cable length.
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