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Canon PowerShot SD40 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera
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Capture Life's Moments with Style and SimplicityThe Canon PowerShot SD40 Digital Elph is a stylish and user-friendly camera designed for capturing memorable moments. Featuring a 7.1MP sensor and 2.4x optical zoom, it delivers high-quality images with excellent detail. The DIGIC III Image Processo...
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Overview
Capture Life's Moments with Style and Simplicity
The Canon PowerShot SD40 Digital Elph is a stylish and user-friendly camera designed for capturing memorable moments. Featuring a 7.1MP sensor and 2.4x optical zoom, it delivers high-quality images with excellent detail. The DIGIC III Image Processor ensures fast and efficient performance, while the Face-Priority AF/AE mode enhances portraits. Available in Olive Gray.
- Sensor: 7.1MP CCD
- Optical Zoom: 2.4x
- Image Processor: DIGIC III
- Face Detection: Face-Priority AF/AE
- LCD Screen: Standard
- Color: Olive Gray
Key Features
7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2.4x optical zoom; 1.8-inch LCD display
9-point AiAF, single point AF, and Face-priority AF, which detects faces and focuses on them
Stores images on SD cards; powered by Lithium-ion rechargeable battery NB-4L
Now supports SDHC cards (Secure Digital cards with over 2 GB capacity)
Specifications
Megapixels
7.1MP
Sensor Type
CCD
Optical Zoom
2.4x
LCD Display Size
1.8-inch
Autofocus Features
9-point AiAF, single point AF, Face-priority AF
Storage Media
SD cards, SDHC cards
Battery Type
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery NB-4L
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum print size I can achieve with photos from this camera?
The 7.1-megapixel CCD sensor captures enough detail to produce photo-quality prints up to 15 x 20 inches.
Does this camera have face detection capabilities?
Yes, it features Face-priority AF, which is designed to detect faces in your shot and focus on them automatically.
What type of memory cards are compatible with this camera?
This camera stores images on both standard SD cards and also supports SDHC cards, which are Secure Digital cards with capacities over 2 GB.
How is the camera powered?
The camera is powered by a Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, specifically the NB-4L model.
Is the zoom sufficient for distant subjects?
The camera has a 2.4x optical zoom, which provides some capability for bringing distant subjects closer, though it's not a long-range telephoto zoom.
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