The 8.0 Megapixel Digital IXUS 860 IS combines photographic prowess with compelling design. A 3.8x wide-angle Image Stabilizer lens captures all the detail of panoramic vistas and large group shots.
Features

* 8.0 Megapixels
* 3.8x wide-angle lens with optical Image Stabilizer
* ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
* DIGIC III with Face Detection AF/AE/FE
* Red-Eye Correction
* 3.0" PureColor LCD
* 17 shooting modes and My Colors
* Long Play VGA movies
* Safety Zoom and Digital Tele-Converter

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8.0 Megapixels
An 8.0 Megapixel CCD sensor captures in high resolution for large photo lab quality prints.

Wide-angle lens with optical IS
A 28mm (equivalent) wide-angle lens with 3.8x zoom enables the capture of large scenes from closer range. Canon's optical Image Stabilizer (IS) technology counteracts camera shake for blur-free shots at slower shutter speeds and full zoom.

Modern styling
The striking design of the Digital IXUS 860 IS contrasts smooth, simple lines with bold black edges. The large, square controls are easy to access and a Touch Control Dial enables fingertip control of key camera functions.

Total anti-blur solution
In tandem with IS, user-selected Auto ISO Shift offers enhanced protection against camera shake. ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto protect against camera shake during longer exposures, as well as blur caused by typical subject movement.

DIGIC III with Face Detection AF/AE/FE
Canon's DIGIC III processor provides lightning quick responses, superb image quality and advanced noise reduction for sharper, clearer images. Face Detection AF/AE/FE and iSAPS analyse the scene, detect subjects in the frame and select the optimum focus, exposure and flash settings.

Red-Eye Correction
When operating in playback mode, Face Detection Technology allows you to quickly and accurately correct red-eye without affecting the rest of the image.

PureColor LCD
A bright 3" high resolution (230,000 pixels) PureColor LCD screen has improved colour reproduction, and offers a wide viewing angle for easy framing and review. An anti-glare, scratch-resistant coating aids visibility in bright light and adds extra protection against knocks and scrapes.

Shooting modes and My Colors
17 shooting modes including Beach, Portrait and Kids & Pets aid the capture of still images in tricky lighting conditions. My Colors in-camera photo effects can be applied both during and after shooting.

Movie options
Movie modes include Long Play (LP) for VGA (30fps) clips that use half the normal memory card space, and Time Lapse Movie which captures changing scenes - such as a flower’s bloom or a bustling city street - for accelerated playback as smooth video clips.

Safety Zoom and Digital Tele-Converter
Safety Zoom offers extra zoom magnification without affecting image quality. The Digital Tele-Converter adds extra telephoto capability - just like adding a tele-converter lens to the camera.



Inc:- All standard accessories as supplied by Canon UK
Specification
IMAGE SENSOR

Type 1/2.5” CCD

Effective Pixels Approx.8.0M

Colour Filter Type Primary Colour

IMAGE PROCESSOR

Type DIGIC III with iSAPS technology

LENS

Focal Length 4.6 - 17.3 mm (35mm equivalent: 28 – 105mm)

Zoom Optical 3.8x. Digital approx. 4x (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.6x or 2.0x and Safety Zoom¹)². Combined approx. 15x

Maximum f/number f/2.8 – f/5.8

Construction 7 elements in 5 groups (2 aspherical elements including 1 double-sided UA element)

Image Stabilisation Yes (shift-type)

FOCUSING
Type TTL

AF System / Points AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed centre)

AF Point Selection Size (Normal, Small)

AF Lock On/Off Selectable

AF Assist Beam Yes

Closest Focusing Distance 3cm

EXPOSURE CONTROL

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 ISO Sensitivity* AUTO, High ISO Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

SHUTTER

Speed 15 – 1/1,600 sec
(Shutter speeds of 1 sec. and more available in Long Shutter Mode only)

WHITE BALANCE

Type TTL

Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

LCD MONITOR

Monitor 3.0” P-Si TFT, approx. 230,000 pixels

Coverage 100%

Brightness Adjustable to one of fifteen levels

FLASH

Modes Auto, Manual Flash On / Off

Slow Sync Speed Yes

Red-eye Reduction Yes

Flash Exposure Compensation Face Detection FE

Built-in Flash Range 30cm - 4.0m (W) / 2.0m (T) (at ISO AUTO equivalent)

External Flash Canon's High Power Flash HF-DC1

SHOOTING

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, Self-Timer

Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.3 fps¹ (until memory card becomes full)²

RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION

Image Size (L) 3264 x 2448, (M1) 2592 x 1944, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (M3, Postcard Date Imprint) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 3264 x 2048. Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240)

Compression Superfine, Fine, Normal

Movies (L)640 x 480, 30fps/30fps(LP)
(M)320 x 240, 30fps
(S)160 x 120, 15fps
(Time Lapse) 640 x 480, 0.5/1fps (Playback 15fps)


Movie Length Up to 4GB or 1 hour (L1, L2 and M)¹
Up to 3 mins (S)¹
Up to 120 mins (Time Lapse)¹

FILE TYPES

Still Image Type JPEG compression, (Exif 2.2 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format <Actinic:Variable Name = 'DPOF'/> Version 1.1 compliant

Movies AVI [Motion JPEG compression + WAVE (monaural)]

Sound Files WAVE (monaural)

DIRECT PRINT

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

OTHER FEATURES

Red-Eye Correction Yes, in playback

My Camera Start-up image and camera sounds customisation

My Category Image tagging feature

Sound Memo Up to 60 sec per image

Intelligent Orientation Sensor Yes

Histogram Yes
Self Timer Approx. 2 or 10 sec. or 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

INTERFACE

Computer USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B, MTP, PTP)


Other A/V output (PAL/NTSC)

MEMORY CARD

Type SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus. 32MB memory card supplied

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM

PC Macintosh Windows 2000 SP4 / XP SP2 / Vista
Mac OS X v10.3 - 10.4

SOFTWARE

Browsing & Printing ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser

Other PhotoStitch

Drivers TWAIN (2000)

POWER SOURCE

Batteries Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-5L (battery and charger supplied)

Battery Life Approx. 240 shots¹
Approx. 360 min. playback

AC Power Supply Optional, AC adapter kit ACK-DC30

ACCESSORIES

Case Soft Leather Case DCC-70, Digital IXUS Metal or Leather Strap

Waterproof / Weatherproof Case Waterproof Case (40m) WP-DC17, Waterproof Case Weight WW-DC1

Flash High Power Flash HF-DC1

Power Supply & Battery Chargers AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Environment 0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity

Dimensions 92.6 x 58.8 x 25.9mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight (body only) Approx. 155g