• 100% Australian Stock with Australian Canon Warranty
• 12x Zoom in a Tiny and Stunning Metal Body
• 10.1 Megapixel with Digic 5 Processor
• Intelligent Image Stabilisation
• 3" PureColour LCD
• Full High Definition Movie Capture
• Face ID
• High-speed Shooting

Canon IXUS 500 HS - Twelve Years On
In the twelve years since the original IXUS was instantly and universally proclaimed an icon of style, successive Canon IXUS cameras have remained at the forefront of design even while boasting the very latest in digital technology. Now, opening a new era of IXUS design, the Canon IXUS 500 HS digital camera is both homage to the original IXUS and astonishing synthesis of Canon's leadership in technical advancements. A mere 0.76 inches thick, it is the world's thinnest 12x zoom camera*.

Canon IXUS 500 HS - HS System
The Canon HS SYSTEM lets you take bright, clear photos in an even wider range of shooting situations. Beautiful low-light shots are possible with minimal noise and maximum detail in highlight and shadow areas. The system is the result of two technologies brought together in PowerShot cameras: a high-sensitivity imaging sensor, which is able to capture more light; and the DIGIC 5 Image Processor, which actively reduces noise with high-speed image processing. The 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor in the Cano nIXUS500HS digital camera incorporates advanced light reception technology that enhances sensitivity. (In simpler terms, Canon have updated the processing chip in this Canon and concentrated on allowing the camera to take considerably better photos in low light conditions, like night photography).

Canon IXUS 500 HS - Full High Definition Movies
The Canon IXUS500HS digital camera makes it possible to shoot crisp, clear high definition video. Imagine the fun and excitement of being able to shoot spectacular 1080p Full HD video with stereo sound that you can later watch on your HDTV or download to your computer to share with family and friends. In addition to being able to shoot Full HD 1080p video at 24* frames per second, the PowerShot ELPH 520 HS can also shoot 720p HD video at 30** frames per second.

Canon IXUS 500 HS - 3" LCD Screen
The Canon IXUS500HS digital camera's large and bright 3.0-inch PureColour LCD screen makes it easy to view and frame your shots in high resolution. Many LCD screens on the market today use a striped arrangement of dots that works great for text and menus, but is not ideal for imagery. The IXUS 500 HS digital camera's PureColor System LCD uses a delta arrangement of dots, an arrangement that works better for the organic nature of photos and videos, allowing you to review your images with exceptional clarity with rich, true-to-life colour.

Canon IXUS 500 HS - Smooth Skin & Soft Focus
The Canon IXUS500HS makes it easier than ever to give your images a professional look with new scene modes that instantly mimic the effects of post-production editing and special filters. Smooth Skin takes away dullness, fine wrinkles and harsh shadows, subtly smoothing and brightening skin for beautiful faces. Smooth Skin Effect can be set to Low, Medium or High; Skin Tone Color can be set to Off, Lighter Skin Tone or Darker Skin Tone to counteract shadows and improve visibility. Soft Focus creates a hazy ambiance that's perfect for nostalgic portraits, romantic shots, wedding photos and more. The mode can be set to Low, Medium or High for just the right effect.

Canon IXUS 500 HS - Smart Auto
Smart AUTO for the Canon IXUS500HS has been significantly expanded, making it easier than ever to capture the sharp, bright, colorful images - and videos - you're looking for. By assessing various factors in both the background and the subject, the system recognizes 58 predefined shooting situations and automatically selects the camera settings that will yield the best possible results. Simply frame the shot you want, and in dozens of common or challenging scenarios the camera takes care of the rest. Hard-to-capture shots such as moving subjects, night scenes, backlit subjects, and landscapes at evening or on a bright snowy day are instantly and effortlessly captured as "keeper" shots. Smart AUTO makes the IXUS500HS ideal for capturing excellent quality still images and video on the go.

Shooting Modes/Special Scene Modes

Smart AUTO The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity.		Program The camera automatically and intelligently selects the aperture/shutter speed combination based on the shooting conditions.		Movie Digest in 720p HD Records a video clip in 720p HD before capturing a still image and then combines one day's worth of clips into a video.
Smart Shutter The camera automatically takes the photo when people smile, wink, or get into frame.		High-Speed Burst Captures rapid action frame by frame, by shooting continuously at a high speed while the shutter button is held down.		Handheld Night Scene Take clear and steady pictures at night without the use of a tripod.
Super Vivid Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.		Color Accent Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.		Color Swap Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.

Canon IXUS 500 HS - Face ID
Face ID lets you register up to 12 faces of family and friends, so they are automatically the focusing priority in every shot, and tags images with their names so they are easy to find in playback.

Optional waterproof case
Protect your camera outdoors and shoot underwater down to depths of 3m with an optional waterproof case.