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DISCONTINUED. This camera has been replaced by the SX50
available here.
Modified Canon PowerShot SX20-IS 12.1 MegaPixel Camera
Models:
XNiteCanonSX20 UV+Visible+IR
XNiteCanonSX20IR IR-Only
Our modified Canon PowerShot SX20-IS can see from about 340nm to 1100nm.
The Canon SX20 does not have a very good filter ring lens
mount. For the UV+Visible+IR cameras, e add a stepping metal stepping ring
adapter to the lens so that you can mount 58mm filters. Because of this,
the stock lens cover does not fit. We include a new 58mm lens cap.
The UV+Visible+IR camera uses 58mm filters which are available
here. Note, you should use the XNiteCC1 filter to block infrared light
when you want to take a normal picture. For infrared pictures, you have
many options. If you are just starting, we recommend at least one high cut
filter (like a 1000nm or XDP) and one low cut filter (like a 715nm) because they
have very different looks.
Because the camera uses an Electonic Viewfinder (EVF), all the
focusing is done through the image sensor and you will see the UV, visible or
infrared image before you take the picture.
We can convert your PowerShot SX20-IS for $275 for UV+IR+Visible and
$375 for IR-Only + return S&H ($20
UPS ground insured domestic USA). Turn around is usually 1 or 2 days from
receipt.
This camera uses 58mm Filters
available Here. For normal photographs, you should order an XNiteCC1
filter. For UV photographs, you can use our XNite330 or XNiteUVR. We
recommend stacking our XNiteBP1 filter to block the small infrared transmission
bump that all UV filters have.
Specifications
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Type of Camera
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Compact digital still camera with
built-in flash, 20x Optical/4x Digital/80x Combined Zoom with
Optical Image Stabilizer System
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Type
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12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type
Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
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Total Pixels
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Approx. 12.4 Megapixels
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Effective Pixels
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Approx. 12.1 Megapixels
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Focal Length
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5.0 (W) - 100 (T) mm f/2.8-5.7
(35mm equivalent: 28-560mm)
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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Focusing Range
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Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity (W),
3.3 ft./1m-infinity (T)
Macro: 3.9 in.-1.6 ft./10-50cm (W)
Super macro: 0-3.9 in./0-10cm (W)
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Autofocus System
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TTL Autofocus
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Viewfinder
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TFT color
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LCD Monitor
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2.5-inch TFT color Vari-Angle LCD
with wide viewing angle
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LCD Pixels
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Approx. 230,000 pixels
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LCD Coverage
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100%
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Maximum Aperture
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f/2.8 (W) - f/5.7 (T)
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Shutter Speed
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15-1/3,200 sec. (settable in Tv
and M)
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ISO Sensitivity
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Auto*, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
equivalent
(Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index)
*Camera automatically sets the optical ISO speed according to
shooting mode and subject brightness. The ISO speed also varies
according to subject movement and camera shake when the shooting
mode is set to Auto.
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Light Metering Method
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Evaluative*, Center-weighted
average, Spot**
*Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect.
** Metering frame is fixed to the center/linked to AF frame
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Exposure Control Method
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Program AE, i-Contrast, Manual; AE
Lock, Program Shift, Safety Shift, Auto ISO Shift
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Exposure Compensation
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+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
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White Balance Control
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Auto*, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy,
Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash), Custom
* The color of faces is evaluated in Face Detect.
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Built-in Flash
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Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction,
Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety
FE, Slow Synchro
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Flash Range
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1.6-22 ft./50cm-6.8m (W), 3.3-12
ft./1.0-3.7m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)
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Recycling Time
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7 sec. or less (battery
voltage=6.0V)
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Flash Exposure
Compensation
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+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
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Shooting Modes
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Auto, P, Av, Tv, M, C, Portrait,
Landscape, Sports, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset,
Fireworks, Aquarium, Night Scene, Indoor, ISO 3200, Color Accent,
Color Swap), Super Macro, Night Snapshot, Stitch Assist, Movie
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Photo Effects
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My Colors Off, Vivid, Vivid Blue,
Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive
Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom
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Self-Timer
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Activates shutter after an approx.
2-sec./10-sec. delay, Face Detection Self-timer, Custom
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Wireless Control
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Not available
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Continuous Shooting
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Normal: approx. 1.0 fps; AF:
approx. 0.7 fps; LV: approx. 0.7 fps (Large/Fine)
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Storage Media
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SD/SDHC Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMCplus Card
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File Format
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Design rule for camera file
system, DPOF Version 1.1
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Image Compression
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Normal, Fine
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JPEG Compression Mode
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Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie: MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural/Stereo))
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Number of Recording
Pixels
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Still Image: 4,000 x 3,000
(Large), 3,264 x 2,448 (Medium 1), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 2), 1,600 x
1,200 (Medium 3), 640 x 480 (Small), 3,840 x 2,160 (Widescreen)
Movie: 1,280 x 720 (HD, 30 fps available up to 4GB or 29 minutes, 59
sec.), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or
60 minutes
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Large
(L) |
Medium
1 (M1) |
Medium
2 (M2) |
Medium
3 (M3) |
F |
N |
F |
N |
F |
N |
F |
N |
File
Size (KB) |
3,084 |
1,474 |
2,060 |
980 |
1,395 |
695 |
558 |
278 |
2GB |
626 |
1,280 |
930 |
1,920 |
1,365 |
2,672 |
3,235 |
6,146 |
8GB |
2,505 |
5,116 |
3,721 |
7,675 |
5,457 |
10,679 |
12,927 |
24,562 |
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Small
(S) |
Widescreen
(W) |
F |
N |
F |
N |
File
Size (KB) |
150 |
84 |
2,132 |
1,109 |
2GB |
10,245 |
15,368 |
903 |
1,862 |
8GB |
40,937 |
61,406 |
3,611 |
7,442 |
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High
Definition |
Standard
Definition |
1,280
x 720 |
640
x 480 |
320
x 240 |
30
fps |
30
fps |
30
fps |
Movie
size (KB/sec.) |
3,041 |
1,402 |
480 |
2GB |
10 min.
33 sec. |
22 min.
45 sec. |
1 hr.
04 min. 01 sec. |
8GB |
42 min.
11 sec. |
1 hr.
30 min. 57 sec. |
4 hr.
15 min. 51 sec. |
Note: N=Normal F=Fine
Storage Capacity varies depending on camera settings. This data is
estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for
Movie Mode represent total capacity of the particular media. |
Playback Modes File
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Still Image: Single, Magnification
(approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Category,
Transition Effects, Histogram, Index (4-130 thumbnails), Over
Exposure Warning, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Trimming, Resize,
Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast;
Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing, Auto Rotate,
Resume
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Erase Modes
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Still Image: single image, all
images
Movie: part of movie, all of movie
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Computer Interface
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USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)
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Video Out
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NTSC/PAL
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Audio Out
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Stereo
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Other
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Memory card slot; direct
connection to Canon and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo
Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0
Hi-Speed cable
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Power Source
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1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x4)
2. Rechargeable AA-size NB-3AH Battery (x4)
3. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 (optional)
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Shooting Capacity
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Still Image: approx. 340 shots
(AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 600 shots (AA-size NB-3AH
Battery)*
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Playback Time
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Approx. 720 min. (AA-size Alkaline
Battery), approx. 840 min. (AA-size NB-3AH Battery)
*LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards
and apply when fully-charged batteries are used.
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Operating Temperature
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32-104?F/0-40?C
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Operating Humidity
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10-90%
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Dimensions (WxHxD)
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4.88 x 3.48 x 3.42 in./124.0 x
88.3 x 86.9mm
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Weight
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Approx. 19.8 oz./560g (camera body
only)
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Note: 26 display languages
provided (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian,
Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese,
Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech,
Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian, Farsi)
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