With a 12.1 MP sensor, you can
capture every scene in
incredible detail ā€“ print up
to A2 size, or crop to achieve
the desired composition
without losing the detail
necessary for larger prints. A
4x optical zoom allows for a
wide choice of framing
options. Canonā€™s optical
Image Stabilizer keeps images
sharp by reducing the effects
of camera shake throughout the
zoom range. Smart Auto mode
uses intelligent Scene
Detection Technology to
determine subject brightness,
contrast, distance and overall
hue. The camera then selects
the most appropriate scene
mode from a total of 18 to
obtain perfect settings for
the scene. Easy mode ensures
correct camera usage by
deactivating all buttons
except those used for
shooting. A suite of Face
Detection technologies detects
up to 35 faces in a shot,
adjusting focus, exposure,
flash settings and white
balance ā€“ for optimal
results with natural-looking
skin tones. Face Select &
Track allows a single face in
a crowd to be selected and
tracked as the main subject.
FaceSelf-Timer takes a shot
when an extra face is detected
in the frame ā€“ making group
photos easy. Motion Detection
Technology uses a range of
advanced methods to ascertain
movement of both camera and
subject, plus the speed at
which this motion occurs. The
optimum ISO is then
automatically set for any
situation. Face Detection
Technology is used to
accurately detect and remove
the red-eye effect caused by
flash photography. This
function can be performed
automatically by the camera or
manually in playback.
Canonā€™s DIGIC 4 processor
drives responsive operation,
superb image quality and
colour reproduction. Advanced
Noise Reduction ensures richly
detailed, cleaner images, even
at high ISO speeds.The bright
2.5ā€¯ LCD allows easy viewing
of images and video. Choose
between LCD and the optical
viewfinder (OVF) to frame
shots.Compact and portable,
the PowerShot A1100 IS is
tactile, easy to use, and
comes in a choice of three
fresh colours:
