The PowerShot SX500 IS Digital Camera from Canon has a 24mm wide angle lens with an incredible 30x optical zoom. This is enough zoom power to shoot almost anything you could imagine, from wide angle expanses to ultra-telephoto close-ups. And with the image quality of the 16MP CCD sensor and high-end performance from the DIGIC 4 image processor, whatever you can imagine will be reproduced in gorgeous colors, sharp focus and accurate exposure. The SX500 is that good. Quality is guaranteed. And so is speed. Autofocus speeds have been improved from earlier models to ensure you won't miss a shot and enhanced Zoom Framing Assist enables focus tracking and capture while shooting in the super-telephoto ranges that the 30x zoom allows.

It's fast and it's powerful, but is it smart?  Oh yes. Intelligent Image Stabilization will recognize the type of shot you are taking and utilize the best stabilization technique to give you a sharp, blur-free image whether you are shooting with a long zoom or in low light. The camera will know and will respond accordingly.  Same with the Smart AUTO mode, which will auto-select the optimal camera settings based on the image it sees. With 32 predefined shooting situations to pick from, Smart AUTO will choose the one that best matches the scene you are shooting and set the camera to provide accurate exposure and color.

Smart AUTO mode applies not only to photography, but works with the SX500's HD Video too. Crisp 720p HD Video with stereo sound is activated with a simple touch of one dedicated button and can immediately be screened on your HDTV thanks to the camera's HDMI output. And in case you're not carrying your HDTV with you, the SX500 has a 461,000 dot 3.0" LCD display that can show off your handiwork with accurate colors and contrast.

Well-built and ergonomically designed, the PowerShot SX500 is a great addition to the PowerShot line-up. If you are looking for a camera that can shoot gorgeous still and videos and features an ultra-powerful zoom, this is the Canon for you.

16MP Sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor
    16.0 Megapixel sensor and Canon DIGIC 4 Image Processor deliver stunning quality images and improve the camera's response and autofocus times.

30x Optical Zoom Lens
    Canon's powerful 30x Optical Zoom and 24mm Wide-Angle lens with Optical Image Stabilizer reduces camera shake so you achieve brilliant images whether you are close up or far away.

3.0" LCD Display
    Large 3.0" LCD with 461,000 dots enables easy viewing and shot composition.

HD Video
    The PowerShot SX500 IS has a dedicated movie button that lets you start and stop recording 720p HD Video instantly. The SX500 records in stereo sound and incorporates an electronic wind filter, which suppresses wind noise that can muffle or distort the sound. Also, the PowerShot SX500 IS lets you use the full range of optical zoom while you're shooting a video, without sacrificing any HD video resolution.

Intelligent Optical Image Stabilization
    Intelligent IS automatically chooses from six different modes to optimize stabilization for shake-free images in a wide variety of conditions.

Smart AUTO
    Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations to ensure the best possible image capture for stills or videos.

Enhanced Zoom Framing Assist
    Zoom Framing Assist makes it much easier to use the SX500's powerful zoom lens. When you press and hold the Zoom Framing Assist function button, the camera will automatically zoom out to include a wider angle of view, enabling you to more easily locate your moving subject. Once you find it, releasing the button will cause the lens to return to its original zoom position, intelligently keeping the subject in focus until you're ready to shoot the perfect close-up moment. You can also make adjustments to zoom while the button is pressed, with an animated assist frame that makes viewing your image frame easy. When the button is released, the lens will return to the adjusted zoom position.

High Speed Autofocus
    High Speed AF greatly improves focus speed so you can capture every shot with ease.

• Megapixels     16.6 Megapixel
• Color     Black
• Optical Zoom     30x
• Digital Zoom     4x
• Effective Pixels     16 Megapixel
• Battery Type     Rechargable Lithium-Ion Battery
• Computer Interface     1x AV Output, HDMI C (Mini) (out)
• Flash     Yes: Auto, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync
• Storage Media     SD Secure Digital
• Compatible Memory Card     SD, SDHC, SDXC
• Viewfinder     None
• Lcd Monitor Type     3.0 in. LCD Display with 461,000 Dots
• Lcd Screen Size     3 & up
• Lens Focal Length     4.3-129 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-720 mm)
• Lens Aperture     f/3.4 - 5.8
• Maximum Shutter Speed     1/1600 sec
• Movie Mode     MOV
• Macro Mode     yes
• Weather Proof     no
• White Balance Modes     Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent H, Tungsten
• Continues Shooting Speed     Up to 2.8 fps at 16 MP
• Image Stabalized     Yes, Optical

Canon Powershot SX500 IS 16.0 Megapixel Digital Camera

• Battery Pack NB-6L
• Battery Charger CB-2LY
• Lens Cap
• Neck Strap NS-DC11
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM