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Category: Compact Cameras
Price: £349.00

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Posted: 7th February 2012
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PowerShot D20
PowerShot D20

The new Canon PowerShot D20 is waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof. It features a 12.1 Megapixel, high-sensitivity CMOS sensor with a DIGIC 4 image processor and can shoot Full HD (1080p) video.


PowerShot D20 key features:

  • Rugged camera; 12.1 MP HS System
  • Water, shock, freeze and dustproof
  • 28mm, 5x optical zoom; Intelligent IS
  • GPS
  • 7.5 cm (3.0") PureColor II LCD
  • Full HD movies
  • Smart Auto (32 scenes)
  • Special movie modes
  • Underwater functions
  • Optional 40m Waterproof Case
  • Price: £349.00
Canon PowerShot D20
Canon PowerShot D20 The rugged PowerShot D20 features a 28mm wide-angle lens, with 5x zoom and Intelligent IS which automatically analyses the scene and selects the optimum settings for the optical Image Stabilizer from seven different modes.

The PowerShot D20 is waterproof down to depths of 10m and it features an Underwater Macro mode and an Underwater White Balance setting. It's shockproof from drops up to 1.5m and can withstand freezing temperatures down to -10°C.

Active Display technology also allows users to control some camera functions by tapping the camera body, making it easier to use when wearing gloves and for those who want to shoot at night there's a Night Scene mode that captures a series of high-speed shots and combines them into one crisp, well-exposed image.

GPS is built-in and you can shoot Full HD 1080p movies quickly and easily from the dedicated Movie Record button. The Smart Auto feature detects 32 different scenes and seven Creative filters are available.

An optional Accessory Kit is available and it includes Carabiner and Shoulder Straps, a Neoprene Pouch and a Silicon Jacket.

The PowerShot D20 is available from May, priced at £349.00 RRP incl. VAT.

Visit Canon for more information.

Canon PowerShot D20 Specifications

ManufacturerCanon
Lens
Max Aperture f/3.9 - f/4.8
35mm equivalent 28mm - 140mm
Optical Zoom 5x
Image Sensor
CCD pixels 12.1Mp (Megapixels)
Pixels (W) 4000
Pixels (H) 3000
Sensor Type CMOS
Sensor Size 1/2.3 inch
Sensor Size (width) No Data
Sensor Size (height) No Data
Aspect Ratio
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor 3in
Screen resolution 461,000 dots
Touch Screen No
Focusing
Min Focus 150cm
Focusing modes
  • Autofocus
  • Face Detection
Exposure Control
Shutter speeds shortest 1/1600sec
Shutter speeds longest 15sec
Exp modes
  • Program
  • Scene modes
  • A
Metering
  • Centre-weighted
  • Spot
ISO sensitivity 100 - 3200
White balance
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Outdoors/Daylight
  • Cloudy
  • Incandescent
  • Fluorescent
  • Underwater
Exposure Comp +/-2
Shooting Options
Continuous shooting 1.9fps
Video
Movie mode Yes
Video Resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1280x720 720p
  • 640x480 VGA
Video FPS 24
Stereo Sound No Data
Optical Zoom with Video No Data
Other Features
Image Stabilisation Yes
Interface
HDMI Yes
USB USB 2
Wi-Fi No
Storage
Card Type
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
File Type
  • JPG
Power Source
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-6L
CIPA Rating 280
Box Contents
Box Contents No Data
Dimensions
Weight 228g
Width 112.3mm
Height 70.8mm
Depth 28mm

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