Compact Li-ion battery and dedicated battery charger
To further promote compactness, the IXY DIGITAL L uses the same battery pack, NB-3L, as the IXY DIGITAL 30. This, together with the camera's energy-efficient design, makes the IXY DIGITAL L capable of capturing approximately 190 images with a fully charged battery.
The battery charger is also compact, yet it charges the battery in about 95 minutes.

Ultra-compact, highly-efficient and reliable built-in light guide flash

1.5" low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor (100% image coverage) with thin, low power consumption backlight


Feature 2: High image quality
CCD sensors with approximately 4.0 million effective pixels
The IXY DIGITAL L features a smaller CCD than conventional 4 megapixel models. Together with the adoption of primary color filter, the camera produces a high-quality image of up to 2,272 x 1,704 pixels.

High-resolution single-focal length lens
The IXY DIGITAL L is equipped with a 39mm (in 35mm film format) single-focal length lens with a maximum aperture of f/2.8. The lens consists of four air-spaced elements. An aspherical element ensures good aberration compensation. Furthermore, by using high-refraction glass, the lens is an ultra-compact optical system.

High-quality image processing with DIGIC, Digital Imaging Processor
The IXY DIGITAL L incorporates Canon's proprietary DIGIC digital imaging processor, for its signal processing.
With an improved algorithm optimized for digital cameras, DIGIC achieves higher image quality, more precise autofocus (AF) and faster processing speed as well as lower power consumption.

High-speed AF and precise AE/AWB based on iSAPS technology
The IXY DIGITAL L features iSAPS technology which analyzes and predicts the scene just before the image is made based on the statistical analysis on user's shooting conditions using the vast amount of photographic data Canon had accumulated over the years of camera development.
As a result, the camera has faster, more precise AF, AE and Auto White Balance (AWB) than ever before.

Precise white balance with five preset positions and manual adjustment

Wide range of ISO equivalent speed settings including the high image quality ISO 50


Feature 3: Advanced functions and comfortable operation
Quick Shot function
The IXY DIGITAL L comes with a Quick Shot function.
Normally, an autofocus mechanism calculates the focal distance while detecting the contrast of the subject when the shutter button is pressed halfway, thus attaining extremely accurate focusing. However, if the shutter button is jabbed down all the way without stopping it halfway first there is a bit of a time lag between fully pressing the shutter button and the exposure starting, because the calculation must be performed.

The Quick Shot function of the IXY DIGITAL L makes full use of iSAPS technology and new algorithm for its metering method, enabling the user to activate the shutter almost immediately without time lag by fully pressing without stopping halfway (see Fig. 1).

Mute mode
The IXY DIGITAL L comes with Mute mode. From the MENU, turning Beep Off disables all sounds except for the warning sound. This permits the user to shoot readily even in locations where silence is imperative.

5-point AiAF with selectable 1-point AF

Three light metering modes

Movie recording with audio and replay function (max. 3 min.)

Color Effect modes

Shutter speed of 15 to 1/1500 seconds with noise reduction

Histogram display of playback image

Enlarged display of image for easy confirmation

Digital zoom with continuous variation of angle of view

Twelve image quality modes

LCD monitor Display Off mode

ON/OFF selection of AF-assist Beam

Self timer (2 or 10 seconds)

International user interface (UI) supporting twelve languages


Feature 4: Digital communication
Direct prints with dedicated printers
The IXY DIGITAL L supports direct printing, enabling the user to print out high-quality images by simply connecting the cameras to the CP-300/200/100/10 Card Photo Printers or direct printing compatible Bubble Jet printers using the dedicated cable. Operation is easily controlled from the camera.

Compatible with PictBridge new industry standard
The IXY DIGITAL L supports PictBridge standard established in February 2003. This enables the direct printing from any PictBridge-compatible printer regardless of the manufacturer.

Compatible with the Exif Print standard

Features "My Camera" function

Bundled with a comprehensive package of software applications

Access to "Canon Image Gateway (CIG)" on the Web (Available only in Japanese)

Compatible with USB Interface


Feature 5: Accessories
All Weather Case submersible to 3 meters
As an option, the All Weather Case is available (Photo 3). By limiting its submersion depth to 3 meters, the case is smaller and lighter, allowing users to conveniently use it at the beach or on the ski slopes.