Canon PowerShot SD970 IS
The Canon PowerShot SD970 IS is a 2009 compact digital camera with a 1/2.3" CCD sensor (approx. 12.0 MP), a 37-185 mm F3.2-5.7 lens, Dedicated Li-ion (NB-5L) power, and SD card storage.
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Used prices vary with condition and accessories. Japanese marketplaces are on the Japanese page.
About the Canon PowerShot SD970 IS
The Canon PowerShot SD970 IS, released in February 2009, centers on a 37-185 mm lens, a 5x optical zoom at F3.2-5.7. The wide end is a standard 37 mm, but the telephoto reaches 185 mm, giving it a telephoto-leaning range. The sensor is a 1/2.3-inch CCD with about 12 effective megapixels.
The 3-inch LCD makes framing and playback easier. The body is 96 mm wide, 57 mm high and 26 mm deep and weighs about 160 g. It records to SD or SDHC cards and uses the dedicated NB-5L lithium-ion battery. It suits shooting subjects at a distance. The CCD sensor and SD slot are typical of 2009 compacts, so the dedicated battery and the zoom mechanism are the practical points to inspect.
Buying one used
The SD970 IS runs on the NB-5L battery, so check its condition and that a charger is included. It records to SD or SDHC cards. Run the 37-185 mm zoom through its full range and inspect the 3-inch LCD.
Overview
| Maker | Canon |
|---|---|
| Model | PowerShot SD970 IS |
| Released | February 2009 |
Imaging & lens
| Sensor | CCD 1/2.3" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | approx. 12.0 MP |
| Lens | 37-185 mm / F3.2-5.7 |
| Zoom | 5× optical |
| Monitor | 3" LCD |
Power & storage
| Power | Dedicated Li-ion (NB-5L) |
|---|---|
| Storage | SD card |
| Weight | approx. 160g |