Canon Digital Ixus 55 User Guide

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High-Power Flash HF-DC1
This flash is used to supplement the cameras built-in flash when 
the subject is too far away for proper illumination. Use the following 
procedures to affix the camera and High-Power Flash to the 
supporting bracket. 
Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this 
explanation. 
Using an Exter nally Mounted Flash 
(Sold Separately)
zThe flash charge time will lengthen as the battery charge 
gets weaker. Always set the power/mode switch to [OFF]...

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zBefore attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the 
lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed.
zTo illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it 
is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the 
camera’s front panel.
zA tripod can be used even when the flash is attached.
Batteries
zCharge becomes Severely Limited
If the battery usage time has considerably diminished, wipe the 
battery terminals well with a dry cloth. The terminals may be dirty 
from...

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Camera Body
Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass 
lens wiper.
Lens
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove 
any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Viewfinder and LCD Monitor
Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary, 
gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove 
stubborn dirt.
Camera Care and Maintenance
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All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to 
change without notice.
DIGITAL IXUS 55
Specifications
(W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto
Camera Effective 
PixelsApprox. 5.0 million
Image Sensor1/2.5-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 
5.3 million)
Lens5.8 (W) – 17.4 (T) mm
(35mm film equivalent: 35 (W) – 105 (T) mm)
f/2.8 (W) – f/4.9 (T)
Digital ZoomApprox. 4.0x (Up to approx. 12x in combination 
with the optical zoom)
Optical ViewfinderReal-image zoom viewfinder
LCD...

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White BalanceAuto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, 
Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) 
or custom
Built-in Flash
Auto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash on with 
red-eye reduction, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
Flash RangeNormal: 50 cm – 3.5 m (1.6 – 12 ft.) (W),50 cm – 2.0 m (1.6 – 6.6 ft.) (T)
Macro:30 – 50 cm (1.0 – 1.6 ft.) (W/T)
(When ISO speed is set to AUTO.) 
Shooting Modes
(Still images)Auto, Manual1, Digital macro, Portrait, Night 
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Number of 
Recording Pixels
(Movies)Standard, My Colors: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
Recording can continue until the memory card is 
full* (can record up to a maximum of 1 GB at one 
time).
Fast Frame Rate: (can record for 1 min.)
320 x 240 pixels (60 frames/sec.)
Compact: (can record for 3 min.)
 
160 x 120 pixels (15 frames/sec.)* Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC-
512MSH recommended). 
Playback ModesSingle (histogram...

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*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a 
standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and 
printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image 
data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high 
quality prints.
Batter y Capacity (Batter y Pack NB-4L (Fully charged))
zThe actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions 
and settings.
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Memor y Cards and Estimated Capacities
: Card included with the camera
•  Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 37) (*Only available when 
card has been formatted with a low level format).
• This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results 
may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions.
Movie
*Maximum movie clip length at  : 1 min., at  : 3 min. The figures 
indicate the maximum continuous recording time.
ResolutionCompressionSDC-16M SDC-128MSDC-512MSH...

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Image Data Sizes (Estimated)
ResolutionCompression
 (2592 x 1944 pixels) 2503 KB 1395 KB 695 KB
 (2048 x 1536 pixels) 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB
 (1600 x 1200 pixels) 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB
 (640 x 480 pixels) 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB
 (1600 x 1200 pixels) – 558 KB –
Resolution Frame Rate File size
 Standard    (640 x 480 pixels)1980 KB/sec.
990 KB/sec.
 My Colors    (320 x 240 pixels)660 KB/sec.
330 KB/sec.
 Fast Frame Rate    (320 x 240 pixels) 1320 KB/sec.
 Compact    (160 x 120 pixels) 120 KB/sec.
 

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SD Memor y Card 
Batter y Pack NB-4L
Batter y Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVE
Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 
(Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10)
InterfaceCompatible with SD memory card standards
Dimensions32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.3 x 0.9 x 0.1 in.)
WeightApprox. 2 g (0.07 oz.)
Ty p eLithium-ion Rechargeable battery
Nominal Voltage3.7 V DC
Ty p i c a l  C a pa c i t y760 mAh
Cycle LifeApprox. 300 times
Operating 
Temperatures0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions35.4 x 40.3 x 5.9 mm (1.4 x...