16.0 Megapixels
8x optical zoom with wide-angle
Zoom to 16x with great quality
Powerful DIGIC processing
Auto mode with 32-scene detection
720p movies
Optimises people shots
Instantly capture movies
Energy saving for more shots
Instant help
Capture every detail in IXUS style
Slim, compact and stylish the IXUS 145 captures superb quality, detailed images that are perfect for large-scale prints (A3+) or creative cropping - thanks to a 16 Megapixel sensor and a powerful DIGIC 4+ processor, which offers improved speed, performance and functionality for brilliant fast results.
Shoot far and wide
Shoot every moment with ease using the flexibility of a 28mm wide 8x optical zoom lens. Get nearer to distant subjects using the 8x optical zoom or get even closer without any loss of quality with 16x ZoomPlus.
Effortless point and shoot
Anyone can effortlessly shoot high quality photos or movies with Smart Auto, which detects the scene and automatically selects the right settings from 32 variables. Press the Auto button to return instantly to Smart Auto from any other mode. Use the Help button for quick, easy-to-follow guidance on using your camera and its functions.
Easy framing, Live View control
Frame and view your shots with ease and enjoy sharing them with friends using the 6.8 cm (2.7) LCD screen. You can experiment with picture settings such as brightness and colour intensity and preview the results while framing using Live View Control.
Instant HD movies with movie button
Instantly record high quality HD movies (720p) with optical zoom by simply pressing the dedicated movie button.
Great people shots
Enjoy great people shots with Face Detection technology. It detects multiple faces in a single frame making sure they remain in focus and with optimum brightness. Face Detection White Balance ensures natural skin tones even in unusual lighting conditions.
Fun and creative effects
Experiment and have fun with a range of creative modes such as Fish-eye Effect, Super Vivid, or Monochrome. Miniature Effect makes scenes in stills or movies look like miniature scale models.
Eco Mode
Capture more shots from a single battery charge with Eco Mode, which reduces battery consumption.
Specifications
IMAGE SENSOR
| Type |
1/2.3 type CCD |
| Effective Pixels |
Approx. 16.0M |
| Colour Filter Type |
Primary Colour |
IMAGE PROCESSOR
| Type |
DIGIC 4+ with iSAPS technology |
LENS
| Focal Length |
5.0 40.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 224 mm) |
| Zoom |
Optical 8x
ZoomPlus 16x
Digital Approx. 4x
Combined Approx. 32x |
| Maximum f/number |
f/3.2 f/6.9 |
| Construction |
8 elements in 7 groups
(1 double-sided aspherical lens) |
FOCUSIN
| Type |
TTL |
| AF System/ Points |
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre) |
| AF Modes |
Single, Continuous (Auto mode only), Servo AF/AE, Tracking AF |
| AF Lock |
Yes |
| AF Assist Beam |
Yes |
| Closest Focusing Distance |
1 cm (W) from front of lens in macro |
EXPOSURE CONTROL
| Metering modes |
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre) |
| AE Lock |
Yes |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction |
| ISO sensitivity |
AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
SHUTTER
| Speed |
1 1/2000 sec. (factory default)
15 1/2000 sec. (total range varies by shooting mode) |
WHITE BALANCE
| Type |
TTL |
| Settings |
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
COLOUR MATRIX
LCD MONITOR
| Monitor |
6.8 cm (2.7") LCD (TFT), Approx. 230,000 dots |
| Coverage |
Approx. 100% |
| Brightness |
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD |
FLASH
| Modes |
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
| Slow Sync Speed |
Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec. |
| Red-Eye Reduction |
Yes |
| Flash Exposure Compensation |
Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure |
| Flash Exposure Lock |
Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range |
50cm 3.0 m (W) / 1.3 1.5 m (T) |
| External Flash |
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
SHOOTING
| Modes |
Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Live View Control, Digital IS, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (4.0 MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter |
| Modes in Movie |
Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks |
| Drive modes |
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer |
| Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. (until memory card becomes full) |
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
| Image Size |
4:3 - (L) 4608 x 3456, (M1) 3264 x 2448, (M2) 2048 x 1536, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 4608 x 2592
Resize in playback (M2, S) |
| Compression |
Fine |
| Movies |
(HD) 1280 x 720, 25 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps
Miniature Effect (HD) 5fps, 2.5fps, 1.25 fps
Miniature Effect (L) 6fps, 3fps, 1.5 fps |
| Movie Length |
(HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min. 59 sec.
(L) up to 4 GB or 1 hour |
FILE TYPES
| Still Image Type |
JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| Movies |
MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (monaural) ] |
DIRECT PRINT
| Canon Printers |
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge |
| PictBridge |
Yes |
OTHER FEATURES
| Red-Eye Correction |
Yes, during shooting and playback |
| Histogram |
Yes |
| Playback zoom |
Approx. 2x 10x |
| Self Timer |
Approx. 2 or 10 sec. or Custom |
| Menu Languages |
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian, Farsi, Malaysian, Hindi, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Hebrew |
INTERFACE
| Computer |
Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible) |
| Other |
A/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC) |
MEMORY CARD
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
| PC & Macintosh |
Windows 8, 8.1 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3
Mac OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9 |
SOFTWARE
| Browsing & Printing |
ImageBrowser EX |
| Other |
Camera Window
PhotoStitch |
POWER SOURCE
| Batteries |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L (battery and charger supplied) |
| Battery life |
Approx. 230 shots
Eco Mode: Approx. 310 shots
Approx. 240min. playback |
| A/C Power Supply |
Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 |
ACCESSORIES
| Cases / Straps |
Soft Case DCC-1370
Soft Case DCC-1350
Soft Case DCC-1320 |
| Flash |
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
| Power Supply & Battery Chargers |
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 |
| Other |
Canon AV Cable AVC-DC400 |
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Operating Environment |
0 40 C, 10 90% humidity |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 127 g (including battery/batteries and memory card) |
| Zoom |
Depending on the image size selected. |
| AF Modes |
Some settings limit availability. |
| Continuous Shooting |
Under conditions where the flash does not fire.
Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting. |
| Movie Length |
The following Speed Class memory cards are required for maximum record time: (HD) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 4 or above. (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 Speed Class 6 or above. (iFrame) 1280 x 720 Speed Class 6 or above.
Depending on memory card speed / capacity / compression setting. |
