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Canon Digital IXUS 500
Digital Compact Cameras
Canon Digital IXUS 500
Supreme in every sense.
The ultimate in stylish high-performance, the all metal bodied 5.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 500 is a triumph of precision optics, superb build quality and miniaturisation.
- 5.0 Megapixel sensor
- Designer style, ultra compact all metal body
- 3x optical zoom (approx. 12.3x combined)
- DIGIC and iSAPS
- 9-point AiAF
- VGA movies with sound
- PictBridge/Canon Direct Print compatible
- Print/Share button
- Access to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY (Not available in all regions)
Steely resolve
The ultimate in stylish, high performance digital photography, the Digital IXUS 500 delivers quality prints up to A3 size. With a super hard Cerabrite finish, this flagship of the IXUS range brings together uncompromising build quality and an abundance of integrated technologies in a triumph of miniaturisation.
The IXUS eye
A 3x optical zoom culminates 60 years of Canon optical heritage to deliver crisp, corner-to-corner clarity. A 3x optical zoom (12.3x combined) offers a wide angle of coverage, while the 9-point AiAF ensures accurate focusing, even with off-centre subjects.
Outstanding performance
High performance demands plenty of processing power – which is why the Digital IXUS 500 incorporates Canon's dedicated DIGIC processor. DIGIC delivers superb image quality at high speed with less drain on the battery for extended performance.
Photographer’s assistant
iSAPS is a hidden photographer’s assistant, instantly analysing the scene and making adjustments even before the shutter release is pressed. iSAPS optimises exposure, white balance and auto-focus settings in every shooting situation for consistently brilliant results.
Advanced features
An Intelligent Orientation Sensor automatically rotates images before playback. Movie mode allows up to 3-minute movie clips (30 seconds in VGA mode) with sound recording, playback and 'in-camera' editing. Auto mode is perfect for 'point and shoot' situations, while Manual mode puts you in creative control. An optional waterproof case protects your IXUS to a depth of 40m.
Easy printing
The camera prints directly to all PictBridge or Canon Direct Print compatible printers. Create beautiful, instant photo prints by connecting camera to printer and pushing the Print/Share button, which also speeds up online sharing to any Windows PC. When used with a Canon Compact Photo Printer, you can print ID photos, or a series of movie clip frames.
Online sharing
With Canon’s ZoomBrowser EX (for Windows) and ImageBrowser (for Macintosh) you can arrange albums, crop photographs and adjust image contrast and brightness. Your new IXUS also comes with membership to CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, your personal online gallery with 100MB free space for sharing albums with family and friends. CANON iMAGE GATEWAY also allows you to personalise the camera with start-up image and sound-effect downloads.
| Type |
1/1.8” CCD |
| Effective Pixels |
Approx.5.0M |
| Total Pixels |
Approx.5.3M |
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| Colour Filter Type |
Primary Colour |
| Type |
DIGIC with iSAPS technology |
| Focal Length |
7.4 – 22.2 mm (35mm film equivalent: 36 – 108mm) |
| Zoom |
Optical 3x, digital approx. 4.1x, combined approx. 12x |
| Maximum f/number |
f/2.8 – f/4.9 |
| Construction |
7 elements in 5 groups (2 aspherical elements) |
| Type |
TTL |
| AF System / Points |
9-point AiAF, 1-point AF (Fixed centre) |
| AF Modes |
Normal, Macro, Infinity |
| Selected AF Point Display |
Indicated on rear LCD panel |
| AF Lock |
Locked when shutter button is pressed half way |
| AF Assist Beam |
Yes |
| Closest Focusing Distance |
5cm |
| Metering Modes |
Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre) |
| AE Lock |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments |
| ISO Sensitivity* |
AUTO, 50, 100, 200, 400 |
| Type |
Mechanical shutter & electronic shutter |
| Speed |
15 – 1/2,000 sec
(Slow Shutter speeds of 1 sec. and more, available in Long Shutter Mode only. Shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. and more operate with noise reduction). |
| Type |
TTL |
| Settings |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Viewfinder |
Real-image zoom, optical viewfinder |
| Eyepoint |
16mm |
| Monitor |
1.5” P-Si TFT, approx. 118,000 pixels |
| Coverage |
100% |
| Brightness |
Adjustable to one of fifteen levels |
| Modes |
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off |
| Slow Sync Speed |
Yes |
| Red-eye Reduction |
Yes |
| Flash Exposure Lock |
Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range |
46cm-3.5m (W) / 46cm - 2.0m (T), 30 - 46cm (Macro) (at ISO AUTO equivalent) |
| Modes |
Auto, Manual, Long Shutter, Macro, Infinity, Stitch Assist, Movie |
| Photo Effects |
Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White |
| Drive Modes |
Single, Continuous |
| Continuous Shooting |
High Speed at approx. 2.2 fps¹ (speed maintained for up to 14 images)
Normal at approx. 1.5 fps¹ (speed maintained for up to 17 images)² |
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
| Image Size |
(L)2592 x 1944, (M1)2048 x 1536, (M2)1600 x 1200, (S)640 x 480 |
| Compression |
Superfine, Fine, Normal |
| Movies |
(L)640 x 480, 10fps (M)320 x 240, (S)160 x 120, 15fps |
| Movie Length |
Up to 3mins, (320x240, 160x120)²
Upto 30sec. (640 x 480)² |
| Still Image Type |
JPEG (Exif 2.2 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| Movies |
AVI [Motion JPEG + WAVE (monaural)] |
| Sound Files |
WAVE (monaural) |
| Canon Printers |
Canon Compact Photo Printers and Bubble Jet Printers with the direct print function. (ID Photo Print, Movie Print supported on CP printers only) |
| PictBridge |
Yes |
| My Camera |
Start-up image and camera sounds customisation |
| Sound Memo |
Up to 60 sec per image |
| Intelligent Orientation Sensor |
Yes |
| Histogram |
Yes |
| Playback Zoom |
2x – 10x |
| Display Formats |
Single/ Index (9 thumbnail images)/ Slide Show/ Magnified/ Movie |
| Image Erase Protection |
Single image |
| Image Erase |
Single image, All |
| Self Timer |
Approx. 2 or 10 sec. |
| Menu Categories |
(1) Recording Menu
(2) Playback menu
(3) Set-up menu
(4) My camera menu
(5) Function menu |
| Menu Languages |
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Japanese |
| Firmware Update |
Update possible by the user. |
| Computer |
USB (Mini-B, PTP) |
| Other |
A/V output (PAL/NTSC) |
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
| PC
Macintosh |
Windows 98(including SE) / 2000 / Me / XP |
| Browsing & Printing |
ZoomBrowser EX (PhotoRecord) / ImageBrowser |
| Other |
PhotoStitch |
| Drivers |
TWAIN (Windows 98 / 2000), WIA (Windows Me) |
| Image Manipulation |
ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft VideoImpression |
| Batteries |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-1LH (battery and charger supplied) |
| Battery Life |
Approx. 190 shots (LCD monitor on)
Approx. 440 shots (LCD monitor off)
Approx. 140 min. (Playback) |
| Power Saving |
Power turns off after 10, 20, 30sec. 1, 2, 3mins. |
| AC Power Supply |
Optional, AC adapter kit ACK500 |
| Case |
Soft Case SC-PS300 |
| Waterproof / Weatherproof Case |
Waterproof Case (40m) WP-DC800 |
| Power Supply & Battery Chargers |
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500, Battery Charger CB-2LSE, Car battery charger CBC-NB1, |
| Body Materials |
Metal body |
| Operating Environment |
0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity |
| Dimensions |
87.0 x 57.0 x 27.8 mm |
| Weight (body only) |
Approx. 185g |
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