Datasheet

Bye Bye to Blur
When shooting with the zoom extended or
in dark conditions, camera shake is likely
– increasing the possibility of blur.
Recognising this, Canon developed the
optical Image Stabilizer (IS), which uses
minute vibration gyros to detect camera
movement. Elements in the lens are then
moved to counter camera shake allowing
the camera to capture an image with
drastically reduced blur.
The optical Image Stabilizer is effective to 4.5
stops in the PowerShot SX40 HS so you can
shoot at approximately 4.5 shutter speed
steps slower than a camera without IS and
still get a shake free image. Dynamic IS and
Hybrid IS were pioneered to combat blur in
specific shooting conditions.
Dynamic IS assesses low-frequency
vibrations, such as walking, to produce
much steadier video footage when
the photographer is in motion, while
Hybrid IS corrects linear movement which
specifically causes problems during
close-up macro shooting.
Lens Know-How
Canon’s 70-year optical heritage can be
experienced in every one of the lenses it
makes. Innovation is at the forefront of the
brand and Canon is constantly evolving new
technologies to allow optics to be highly
compact and yet still deliver stunning optical
clarity and sharpness.
Canon’s range of digital compact camera
lenses share designs, materials,
manufacturing and quality testing with many
other Canon optics such as TV broadcast and
EOS EF lenses – trusted by millions of
professionals throughout the world.
Pioneering Canon-developed technologies
like the optical Image Stabilizer (IS) keep
shots free from blur and the Ultrasonic Motor
(USM) aids quick and silent zooming to offer
further improvements in image quality and
response times. Add to that an extensive
range of zooms – covering everything from
24mm wide angle to 35x zoom – and it’s
clear to see that Canon offers the ultimate
in flexible and powerful products.
TECHNOLOGY
Canon’s pioneering vision
With Optical Image Stabilizer
Without Optical Image Stabilizer
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