Introduction
I compile the information of Canon ELPH 500 based on information from the web for reference. This large aperture (F2.0) compact digital camera includes the features of:
- Canon's HS SYSTEM with a 12.1 Megapixel CMOS and DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves shooting in low-light situations without the need for a flash and lowers noise levels at higher ISO settings.
- Full 1080p HD Video for exceptional quality with stereo sound, plus a dedicated movie button for easy access. Zoom optically while shooting video and keep footage stabilized with Dynamic IS.
- A large 3.2-inch touch panel LCD offers easy and intuitive operation.
- A bright f/2.0 lens, 24mm ultra Wide-Angle lens, great for shooting portrait photography in low light conditions or using a shallow depth-of-field for great images with beautiful soft backgrounds.
- Get high-speed shooting in a point-and-shoot camera: High-speed Burst Mode captures 8.2fps and Super Slow Motion Movie records video at high speeds to allow slow motion playback.
- 4.4x Optical Zoom Lens and Optical Image Stabilizer.
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 32 predefined shooting situations.
- Aperture- and Shutter-priority modes for extra control of your images.
- Movie Digest Mode records a short video clip right before shooting a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into one video.
- New scene modes, Toy Camera Effect and Monochrome, add an artistic look to your photos.
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| Canon ELPH 500 Digital Camera - Front |
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| Canon ELPH500 Digital Camera - Back |
Canon ELPH 500 Hands ON
Compare with Canon S100
Sample Video
Smart Auto Demonstration
Canon ELPH 500 Sample Picture (Source: Canon)
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Canon ELPH 500 Review (Source: CNET)
3.5 stars out of 5
The good: The Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS has a nice f2.0 ultrawide-angle lens, excellent photo quality for its class and a nice mix of shooting modes.
The bad: The 500 HS's touch interface is potentially frustrating and its shooting performance is a little slow.
The bottom line: The
touch-screen controls keep the Canon PowerShot Elph 500 HS from being a
lower-cost PowerShot S95 alternative for enthusiasts, but its otherwise
a very good ultracompact.
