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Canon Powershot SX500 IS Digital Camera
16 Megapixels
Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.
Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.
720p HD Video: 1280 x 720 resolution or more but less than 1920 x 1080.
Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).
Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.
Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.
Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.
Spot Metering
Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.
Discontinued: No longer produced by the manufacturer. May still be in stock or found used.Digital Camera Description
The Canon Powershot SX500 IS is a Large Digital Camera with a 1/2.3" sensor. Its 16 Megapixels CCD sensor offers an ISO 80-800 sensitivity range which is expandable to ISO 80-800. With 16 MP of resolution, sharp prints are possible up to at 240 DPI.
A builtin Image Stabilization mechanism allows the Canon Powershot SX500 IS to compensate for camera shake.
This camera features a mechanic shutter that can expose for 1/1600 to 15s. With a fastest shutter-speed of 1/1600, fast action cannot be frozen. Night photography is possible using this digital camera due to its long exposure capability. This camera model offers Full Manual Controls.
The Canon Powershot SX500 IS features a Contrast-Detect AF system. Manual Focus is also available.
Although this camera offers full manual controls, it does not have any control-dials to change exposure parameters directly. This camera does not feature any seals to protect it against adverse weather, dust and moisture. Care must be taken, just like with most electronics. There is no viewfinder on the Canon Powershot SX500 IS and no provision to add one.
Model Specifications
| Brand | Canon | Model | Powershot SX500 IS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 16 Megapixels CCD | Sensor Size | 6 x 5mm |
| Anti-Alias Filter | Yes | Sensor Aspect | 4:3 Aspect-Ratio |
| Stabilization | Built-In | Dust-Reduction | N / A |
| Sensitivity | ISO 80 - 800 | Shutter-Speed | 1/1600 - 15s |
| Lens | 24 - 720mm F/3.4 - 5.8 / 8 | Mininum Focus | 0 (w) / 1.4m (t) |
| Zoom | Electronic | Manual Focus | Electronic |
| Filter Diameter | Focus System | Contrast-Detect, Assist-lamp | |
| Viewfinder Type | None | Viewfinder Size | |
| Display Attachment | Fixed | Display Size | 460K Pixels 3" LCD 100% Coverage |
| Exposure Modes | P, A, T, M | Scene Modes | None |
| Metering | Evaluative, Center-Weighed, Spot | Bracketing | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV, 1/3 EV | Flash Compensation | |
| White Balance | Auto , Presets, Custom | White Balance Tuning | |
| Continuous Drive | 0.8 FPS, Unlimited JPEG | Self Timer | Yes *2s, 10s, 1-10 Shots @ 0-30s |
| Command Dials | DOF Preview | No | |
| Protection | Dust Reduction | No | |
| Digital Level | Tripod Mount | Yes | |
| Remote Trigger | Eye-Start Sensor | No | |
| HDR | No | Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Interval Timer | No | Multiple Exposure | No |
| Image Formats | JPEG | Flash Ports | |
| Built-In Flash | Yes, 5 - 3m (W-T) | Flash Sync | |
| Video Capture | 1280x720 @ 30 FPS 16:9 | Sound Input | |
| Video Format | Quicktime H.264 | WiFi | No |
| Memory | Secure Digital Extended Capacity | GPS | No |
| Battery | Lithium-Ion | Battery Life | 195 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use. |
| Introduced | 2012-08-21, DiscontinuedYES | Construction | Standard |
| Size | 104 x 70 x 80mm (W x H x D) | Weight | 341g |
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Canon SX500 IS Highlights
Large digital cameraSensor-Size: 6 x 5mm
Actual size when viewed at 100 DPI
| 16 Megapixels Ultra Zoom | ISO 80-800 |
| 30X Ultra-Wide Optical Zoom | Shutter 1/1600-15s |
| Built-in Stabilization | Full manual controls, including Manual Focus |
| 0.8 FPS Drive, Unlimited Images | Custom white-balance |
| 1280x720 @ 30 FPS Video Recording | Spot-Metering |
| 3" LCD 460K Pixels | Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Secure Digital Extended Capacity |
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