Canon IXUS 145

Description

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. 32x¹
Maximum f/number: f/3.2 – f/6.9
Construction: 8 elements in 7 groups (1 double-sided aspherical lens)

Focusing
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
Type: sRGB
LCD Monitor
Monitor: 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

Interface
Computer: Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible)
Other: A/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC)

Memory Card
Type: SD, SDHC, SDXC

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

Dimensions (WxHxD): 95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1 mm

Weight: ~ 127 g (including battery/batteries and memory card)