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Software Development Kit
The Canon EOS Digital Camera Software Development Kit (EDSDK) and the Camera Control API (CCAPI) are available on select Canon cameras1 and enables developers to integrate select Canon cameras directly into their software application solutions, giving them access to remote control and communication functionality of the camera. The EDSDK supports USB communication on Windows, Macintosh, and Linux operating systems, while the CCAPI uses Wi-Fi (Ethernet on select cameras) and can be used with almost any OS.
The EDSDK and CCAPI (along with other SDKs and APIs) are provided free of charge and more information can be found at https://www.usa.canon.com/support/sdk.
1. Compatibility list available on Canon Developer Community website
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PRODUCT INFO
Tech. Specs. Detailed PDF | View Full Details of Technical Specifications |
Type | Video/still camera |
Image processor | DIGIC X |
Type | 1.4 Type CMOS sensor (18.4 x 12.3mm overall sensor size); no low-pass filter |
Effective pixels | Video (4K and Full HD, 16:9) approx. 18.7 million pixels Still images maximum approx. 22.3 million pixels; 3:2 aspect ratio |
Total Pixels | Approx. 23.9 megapixels |
Color Filter System | RGB primary color filters |
Focal Length | 8.2mm 25.6mm (video full-frame equivalent approx. 1752mm; still equivalent 1650mm) |
Angle of view | 4K Video: 104.4 44.9° Still images: 107.0 46.8° |
F-number (max. aperture) | f/2.8 f/4.5 |
Aperture range | f/2.8 f/11 (9 aperture blades) |
Lens configuration | 9 elements in 8 groups |
Aspherical elements | 3 aspherical elements; two have aspherical surfaces on both sides of element |
Optical zoom | Yes, approx. 3.1x zoom ratio |
Optical IS | Yes (approx. 5 stops correction at center of image; based on CIPA-compliant tests) |
ND filter | Included (equivalent to 3 stops exposure reduction); activated in red Shooting Menu (video or stills) |
Protective glass | None |
Focusing range | WIDE: approx. 2 in./ 0.05m to infinity TELE: 5.9 in. / 0.15m to infinity |
Recording Format | Compliant to Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.31 (supports time difference information) | |||||||||||||||
Image Format |
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File Numbering | Continuous (consecutive image numbering continues when a formatted card is inserted) Auto reset (image numbering returns to 0001 when a formatted card is inserted) If the new card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card. Manual reset (resets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder on card automatically) When manually resetting the file number, folders can also be renamed. |
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Recording Media | (One) SD card slot UHS-II cards compatible |
File sizes / possible shots (mechanical shutter) |
*1 Available shots for SD cards applies to 32 GB UHS-I SD cards conforming to Canon testing standards. *2 When [HDR shooting (PQ): is Disabled. *3 When [HDR shooting (PQ): is Enabled. *4 When [Dual Pixel RAW: Disable] is set. |
Movie Recording Format |
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Movie Recording format |
*1: 4K 59.94 / 50.00 fps will result in cropped shooting. *2: Playback frame rate. *3: No audio is recorded for High Frame Rate movies. *4: Recording frame rate. *5: Digital zoom is available only when set to Full HD at 29.97, 25.00, or 23.98 fps. *6: No audio is recorded for time-lapse movies. *7: No audio is recorded for miniature effect movies. |
Fan | Built-in; user-selectable fan activation settings and fan speeds | ||||||
Fan Settings |
* The cooling fan may stop or not rotate in a low-temperature environment, regardless of the [Fan] setting. |
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Fan rotation speed | High / Medium/ Low * Available when [Fan: On] is set. * The faster the rotation speed, the more likely that the operating sound is recorded in the movie. |
Available continuous recording time for movies | Examples of available movie recording time from a cold start*1 until shutdown are as follows. An example ofthe available continuous recording time when operating the cooling fan is also shown below.
*1: The temperature of the camera (externally and internally) is almost the same as the surrounding environment of the camera (ambient temperature, at room temperature (23°C / 73°F)) and the camera use is started in that condition (turning on the camera and starting use). According to Canon testing conditions when using SD memory cards conforming to Canon testing standards. When using a screen, no communication, without power over USB, and under 23°C / 73°F environment. When the ambient temperature is higher than 23°C / 73°F, the available continuous recording time will be shorter. The available continuous recording time will be shorter when connected via Wireless LAN. (Heat generation: no communication < with communication) When powered over USB, the available continuous recording time will be shorter than when battery powered. (Heat generation: battery powered < powered over USB) When Live View display or movie playback is maintained before recording begins, the available continuous recording time may be shorter. The card may become full sooner than the available continuous recording time due to the movie recording image quality or the capacity of the card used. When [Auto pwr off temp.: High] is set, the camera unit and cards may be hotter. Since there is a low risk of a temperature burn or other injury, the user should avoid shooting while holding the camera and instead use a tripod or similar support. Also, the cards may become hot, so the user needs to be careful not to get burned when removing the cards. Conditions with most overheating: 4K (cropped) 60p Conditions with risk of overheating: 4K 30p / Full HD 60p |
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Built-in Microphone |
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Audio Noise Reduction | 3-mic noise reduction | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
External Microphone |
* Compatibility information cannot be provided because plug-in power specifications vary by manufacturer. Canon Stereo Microphone DM-E100 is recommended if plug-in power will be used. |
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Digital Zoom | On / Off * Only available for Full HD 29.97 / 23.98 fps. * Can be set from 1.010x. * Can be set separately from optical zoom. * AF area is 1-point AF or fixed center. * Digital zoom is not supported for still photo shooting. |
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Digital IS | Movie digial IS Supported (can be combined with lens optical IS) Cannot be combined with digital zoom or auto level. |
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Movie Self-timer | Off 10 sec. 2 sec. |
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Remote Control Recording | Possible wired remote control via Canon Remote Controller RS-60E3 (single-pin socket via Canon Bluetooth Remote Controller BR-E1 or Canon Camera Connect App and smartphone |
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Tally Lamp | Steady illumination in red, during video recording (user-selectable on-off) * Slow blinking remaining space on SD card is low * Rapid blinking card space full; maximum number of files reached; or internal temperature high * Rapid blinking battery low * The tally lamp does not illuminate during time-lapse movie recording. |
Settings | Auto (AWB) Daylight Shade (approx. 7000K) Cloudy Tungsten White Fluorescent Flash Custom WB Color Temperature (user-set from 2500K,10000K, in 100K increments) |
White Balance Shift | Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels * Shifted from the color temperature of the current WB mode. Blue/amber and magenta/green shift can be combined. |
Focus Method | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | |||||||||||
Focusing operation |
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Whole Area AF coverage |
* May not be possible to move AF points to the edge of the screen under some scene and subject conditions. *1: AF area corresponding to a 1.4x crop image area. *2: When the camera set to Whole-area AF, or with subject detection if Whole-area AF is not set |
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AF area |
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Type | TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor (Vari-angle rotating design) |
Screen Size | 3.0-inch (screen aspect ratio of 3:2) 2.9 in./7.5cm diagonal (2.4 in./6.2cm width, 1.6 in.4.2cm height) |
Dot Count | Approx. 1,040,000 dots |
Angle of View | Approx. 170° vertically and horizontally |
Coverage | Approx. 100% vertically and horizontally (at L image size and an aspect ratio of 3:2) |
Brightness Control | Manually adjustable in a range of 15 |
Opening angle | Approx. 0-175° |
Rotation angle Forward | Approx. 0-90° |
Rotation angle Backward | Approx. 0-180° |
Detection method | Capacitive sensing | ||||||||||||||||
Touch-screen operations |
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Interface Languages | 31 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesian, Persian/Farsi, Hebrew, and Japanese) |
Metering Mode | Evaluative metering 384-zone (24×16) metering using the image sensor Spot (3.1% at center), Partial and Center-weighted also possible for still images |
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ISO Speed in Still Photo Shooting | ISO 100 32000, in 1/3 or 1/2-step increments manually set by user Auto ISO: 100 6400; Max. auto ISO can be user-set up to ISO 32000 |
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ISO Speed in Movie Recording | Manual or Automatic ISO Speed Settings
* Video ISO expansion: up to 16000, 20000, or 25600 equivalent |
Movie Digital IS | Three forms of video Image Stabilization Optical IS (in the lens; controlled in red Shooting Menu via IS Mode on-off) Movie Digital IS (electronic stabilization of image, on CMOS sensor; separate Menu on-off) Subject Tracking IS available (separate Menu on-off; concentrates IS at location of detected subject) |
Movie Auto Level | Keeps the movie level as it is recorded, using Movie Digital IS roll correction to maintain level view Not possible if any of the following are active: Cannot be combined with Movie Digital IS Time-lapse recording Smooth skin movie mode 4K Crop recording |
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*1: Movie files recorded with other cameras may not be played back, even if they have the same file extensions as used by this camera. *2: By pressing the erase button during playback of images from continuous shooting, users can erase all of these images (a continuous scene) at once. |
Function | The Quick Control screen can be accessed by pressing the Q or SET button during still or video recording. Allows immediate access to various commands, using cameras touch-screen interface on LCD screen |
Custom Functions | Three; available for video or still-image shooting Set in orange-colored custom functions menu area Control dial (rear of camera) and Control ring (surrounding lens) customizable in green-colored customize controls menu area |
Customize buttons, dials | Possible, in green Customize controls when shooting menu separate button customizations for still images and video |
Supporting Standards | Equivalent to IEEE 802.11b/g/n Standards | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transmission Method | DS-SS modulation (IEEE 802.11b) OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n) |
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Transition Frequency (Central Frequency) | 2.4 GHz band Frequency: 2412 to 2462 MHz Channels: 1 to 11 channels |
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Security |
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Send Images to a Web Service | Enables uploading of still photos (JPEG/HEIF/RAW/C-RAW / Dual Pixel RAW) and movies (MP4) to
image.canon servers. With auto send enabled, automatic image transfer on camera startup or during charging is supported. Images can be sent via image.canon server to other cloud services (depending on image.canon server specifications). |
Standards Compliance | Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 compliant (Bluetooth Low Energy technology) |
Transmission Method | GFSK modulation |
Bluetooth Pairing | Smartphone up to 10 devices; BR-E1 remote controller 1 unit |
Video Calls | Available * The camera is accessible to software on a computer once connected via USB. |
Supported Protocols and Data Formats | Video USB Video Class (UVC) supported Video compression format: Motion JPEG Color sampling method: YCC422 Bit depth: 8 bits Resolution: Full HD Frame rate: 30 fps only Recording range: Full range Camera control from applications: Not supported |
Supported Protocols and Data Formats (contd) | Audio USB Audio Class (UAC) supported Linear PCM 48 kHz / 16 bits / 2 ch External microphone (multi-function shoe input) / external microphone (external microphone IN terminal) / built-in microphone Supported * Microphones are recognized by the camera in the priority order of: external microphone (multi-function shoe input); external microphone (external microphone IN terminal); and built-in microphone. |
Streaming Services | The camera supports live streaming services using wireless LAN via Camera Connect. If the icon of a live streaming service is selected on the camera, the streaming destination URL is acquired, and the movie being recorded by the camera can be live streamed. SSL encrypted protocols are supported. The user sets a live streaming destination from the smartphone in a dedicated menu of Camera Connect. |
USB Terminal | USB Type-C; Equivalent to Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) Can connect to compatible Android and iOS smartphones |
HDMI Out Terminal | Micro HDMI terminal (Type D) * Resolution switches automatically; up to 4K 60p output supported to compliant displays * HDR PQ output to compatible HDR TVs supported * HDMI CEC not supported. |
Microphone terminal | 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack (3-pin) |
Headphone terminal | Provided (3.5mm stereo, 3-pin mini-jack) |
Multi-function shoe | Provided; compatible with most Canon EL-series speedlites & accessories, Canon DM-E1D Stereo Microphone, Canon Smartphone Link Adapter AD-P1, etc. No traditional flash sync contacts on Canon Multi-function Accessory Shoe non-dedicated flashes will require Caon AD-E1 Adapter |
Battery | Canon LP-E17 battery pack (uses Canon LC-E17 battery charger) | ||||||||
Battery Information |
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Battery authentication | Supported * Unauthenticated batteries can also be used, but safety is not ensured. |
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USB charging | Supported |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | Approx. 4.7 × 2.7 × 2.1 in. / 118.3 × 68.0 × 52.5 mm |
Weight | Body (including card) Approx. 15.0 oz. / Approx. 426 g *Does not include shoe cover or windscreen. |
Working Temperature Range | 32104°F / 040°C |
Working Humidity Range | 10%90% relative humidity |
PowerShot DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY
For The U.S.A. and Canada Only
PowerShot DIGITAL CAMERA LIMITED WARRANTY
For The U.S.A. and Canada Only
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (Canon U.S.A.) in the United States or Canon Canada Inc., (Canon Canada) in Canada with respect to the Canon-brand PowerShot Digital Camera (the "Product") purchased with this limited warranty*, when purchased and used in the United States or Canada. The Product purchased with this limited warranty is the only PowerShot Digital Camera to which this limited warranty applies.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. and Canon Canada Inc. (collectively "Canon") warrant to the original end-user purchaser, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, that this PowerShot Digital Camera Product (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. Product returned to a Canon USA repair facility and proven to be defective upon inspection will, in Canon's sole discretion and at no charge, be (a) repaired utilizing new, remanufactured, repaired and/or recycled parts; (b) exchanged for a new Product or; (c) exchanged for a refurbished Product, as determined by the Canon USA repair facility. Warranty exchange or replacement does not extend the original warranty period of the Product.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY ACCESSORIES. This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computer equipment and compatible software, as to which items Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, shall have no responsibility. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed with the Product are sold "as is" and without warranty of any kind by Canon , including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties are disclaimed. The sole warranty, if any, with the respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof.
This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Products, and does not apply in the following cases:
- Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental instructions prescribed in Canon U.S.A.'s or Canon Canada's user's manual or services performed by someone other than Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, or a Canon authorized service center for the Product. Without limiting the foregoing, water damage, sand/corrosion damage, battery leakage, dropping the camera, scratches, abrasions or damage to the body, lenses or LCD display or damage to any of the accessories mentioned in the first paragraph above, will be presumed to have resulted from misuse, abuse or failure to operate the Product as set forth in the operating instructions.
- Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada) that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.
- If the Product has had its serial number or dating altered or removed.
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BIND CANON U.S.A. OR CANON CANADA (SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). NEITHER CANON USA NOR CANON CANADA SHALL BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON U. S.A. OR CANON CANADA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON USA OR CANON CANADA BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY CANON USA OR CANON CANADA AND CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THE PRODUCT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA OR CANON CANADA (SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU). THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT, OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state (or province to province in Canada).
Canon U.S.A.
You may obtain technical support** for your Product as follows:
E-mail support via our Web site at www.usa.canon.com/support
Telephone assistance from a Canon U.S.A. Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
Canon Canada
You may obtain technical support** for your Product as follows:
Telephone assistance from a Canon Canada Customer Care representative free of charge during regular business hours at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666)
When you call, have your Product serial number and your date of purchase available to expedite service. A Canon Customer Care representative will attempt to diagnose the nature of the problem and correct it over the telephone. If the problem cannot be corrected over the telephone, you will be asked to follow the applicable procedures for MAIL-IN SERVICE. Note that a dated proof of purchase is required at the time of service. This requirement will be satisfied by providing a copy of your dated bill of sale.
** Technical support program specifics subject to change without notice.
MAIL-IN SERVICE is a program under which your Product is repaired by a Canon U.S.A. or a Canon Canada authorized service center for the Product. Authorized service center information can be obtained by visiting www.usa.canon.com/support (US customers only) or by contacting the Canon U.S.A., Customer Care Center or Canon Canada Customer Information Centre at 1-800-OK-CANON (1-800-652-2666). You will be given the name, address and phone number of an authorized service center.
It is your responsibility to properly package and send the defective Product, together with a copy of your dated proof of purchase, a complete explanation of the problem and a return address to the authorized service center at your expense. Do not include any other items with the defective Product. The Product covered by this limited warranty and proven to be defective upon inspection will be repaired and returned to you without charge by the authorized service center. Any Product received by the authorized service center that is not covered by the limited warranty will be returned unrepaired, or at the discretion of the authorized service center, you may receive a written estimate of repair at such cost as the service center may establish from time to time.
*The battery pack packaged with the Product carries a separate ninety (90) day limited warranty.