| Canon has today announced the DIGITAL
IXUS 330 (EU name) / S330 DIGITAL ELPH (US name). The DIGITAL
IXUS 330 has the same 3x optical zoom, 2 megapixel CCD as
the previous Digital IXUS 300 (S300). Just like the newly
announced IXUS v² the 330 has a revised stainless steel
body design, selectable ISO, spot metering, playback histogram,
an orientation sensor, improved navigation controls, better
Direct Print (CP-100, CP-10 and BJ S820D) and EXIF Print
(EXIF 2.2) support. In addition there's also a new waterproof
casing (WP-DC500) which enables the IXUS 330 to be used
at depths of up to 30 m (100 ft).
Press release (Canon Europe):
DIGITAL IXUS 330 - The ultimate combination of style
and performance
CeBIT, 13 March 2002 - Canon today announces the launch
of the new DIGITAL IXUS 330, a stylish, take anywhere camera,
that offers the perfect balance of style and photographic
control.
Instantly recognisable as a member of the DIGITAL IXUS
family, with a superbly stylish stainless steel and aluminium
body, the DIGITAL IXUS 330's exquisite design continues
through to the photographic heart of the camera. This is
the camera of choice for users who desire the best in function
and form. DIGITAL IXUS 330 is the true go-anywhere camera
that can take the tough shots with style.
"The IXUS range has demonstrated just how important style,
design and size are to consumers and has created an entirely
new market category. The DIGITAL IXUS 330 achieves the perfect
marriage of beauty and performance consumers want.." says
Mr Komatsuzaki, Executive Vice President, Canon Consumer
Imaging.
Integral to the DIGITAL IXUS 330 is stunning image quality.
With its 2.0M pixel CCD and an f2.7, 3 x optical zoom lens
(35 - 105mm, 35mm equivalent), superb photographs are assured
thanks to Canon's advance image signal processing. No matter
what the shot, image quality is guaranteed every time.
The IXUS 330 is directly connectable to Canon's innovative
Direct Print printers. Direct Print is the easiest way to
get superb photo prints from a Canon digital camera. Simply
connect the camera to the printer, select an image and in
a few moments a perfect print is made. No matter what the
image, the Card Photo Printer CP-100 is ideal for brilliant
10x15 cm* photos making this every DIGITAL IXUS owner's
must have accessory. For larger photos the Canon Bubble
Jet S820D can handle up to A4 size prints.
The DIGITAL IXUS 330 affords the necessary control via
a new cross-key layout, to cover awkward photographic situations.
With its manual mode, users can decide whether to select
3-point AiAF (Artificial Intelligence Auto Focus), or single
point focussing, depending upon the subject. For optimal
metering, spot or evaluative settings can be chosen and
to ensure that images are perfect, irrespective of the ambient
lighting conditions, ISO speeds can be manually adjusted.
Extending beyond simple still photographs, the DIGITAL
IXUS 330 can capture movie clips for up to 30 seconds with
full sound and can be played back instantly on the camera's
LCD monitor and speaker. In addition, the camera can be
simply connected to a standard TV set, for sharing movies
and photos.
The DIGITAL IXUS 330's also offers a photo effects mode,
to maximise creativity. Users can choose from 5 pre-set
effects; vivid colour, neutral colour, sepia, low sharpening
and classic black and white. This camera also incorporates
Canon's unique "intelligent orientation-sensor" which automatically
detects and obtains optimum focus, exposure and white balance
by sensing the camera's orientation and upper most edge
of the image. The image is then automatically rotated after
shooting, ready for viewing on the LCD monitor, or for downloading
to a computer.
Canon supplies drivers with the DIGITAL IXUS 330 for Windows
98, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP and Macintosh
OS 8.6 - 9.2 and OS X v10.1. It also comes complete with
a package of photo and video manipulation and printing software.
Further increasing the range of capabilities of the DIGITAL
IXUS 330, a full range of accessories is available. These
include a new 30-meter waterproof case, for use on the beach
or the slopes. The AC Power supply kit and the new car battery
charger provide power for any location.
DIGITAL IXUS 330 is supporting Exif 2.2 (Exif Print).
Canon DIGITAL IXUS 330 specifications
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| DIGITAL IXUS 330 kit |
WP-DC500 waterproof case (30
m / 100 ft) |
| European Name |
DIGITAL IXUS 330 |
| US Name |
PowerShot S330 DIGITAL
ELPH |
| Sensor |
1/2.7" 2.1 megapixel
(primary CFA) |
| Effective pixels |
2.0 megapixels (JCIA
standard) |
| Image sizes |
• 1600 x 1200
• 1024 x 768
• 640 x 480 |
| Image quality |
• Super-Fine
• Fine
• Normal |
| Lens |
3x optical zoom, 35
- 105 mm (F2.7 - F4.7) |
| Digital zoom |
Yes, 2.5x |
| Focus range |
Normal: 76 cm - Infinity
(29.9 in - Infinity)
Macro wide: 16 - 76 cm (6.3 - 29.9 in)
Macro tele: 26 - 76 cm (10.2 - 29.9 in)
Landscape: 5 m - Infinity (16.4 ft - Infinity) |
| Exposure control |
Program Auto Exposure |
| Exposure compensation |
+/-2.0 EV in 0.3 EV
steps |
| Metering method |
• Evaluative (linked
to AF point)
• Spot |
| Camera Shooting modes |
• Auto
• Manual
• Stitch Assist
• Movie |
| White Balance |
• Auto
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent High
• Manual Preset |
| Shutter speed |
15 - 1/1500 sec |
| Noise reduction |
For shutter speeds longer
than 1.3 sec |
| ISO sensitivity |
• Auto (ISO 50
- 150)
• ISO 50
• ISO 100
• ISO 200
• ISO 400 |
| Viewfinder |
Optical |
| LCD Monitor |
• 1.5" TFT
• 100% coverage |
| Self Timer |
• 2 sec
• 10 sec |
| Flash mode |
• Auto
• Red-eye reduction Auto
• Manual Flash On/Off
• Slow Sync Speed |
| Flash range (ISO 100) |
Normal wide: 0.76 -
3.5 m (2.5 - 11.5 ft)
Normal tele: 0.76 - 2.0 m (2.5 - 6.6 ft)
Macro: 0.27 - 0.76 m (10.6 - 29.9 in) |
| Movie files |
• Large: 640 x
480, inc audio (6 sec max)
• Middle: 320 x 240, inc audio (18 sec max)
• Small: 160 x 120, inc audio (48 sec max) |
| Photo Effect |
• Vivid
• Neutral
• Low Sharpening
• Sepia
• B&W |
| Playback Operation |
• Single
• Multi
• Movie
• Slie Show
• Magnify (up to 10x) |
| Orientation Sensor |
Senses horizontal /
vertical orientation of camera |
| Compliance |
• DPOF print order
format
• ExifPrint (EXIF 2.2) |
| Direct Printing |
• Canon CP-10
• Canon CP-100
• Canon S820D |
| Storage |
Compact Flash Type I |
| Connectivity |
• USB 1.1
• A/V output |
| Power |
Lithium-Ion NB-1LH 840
mAh (included & charger) |
| Dimensions |
95 x 63 x 32 mm (3.7
x 2.5 x 1.3 in) |
| Weight (exc. batt) |
245 g (8.6 oz) |
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