Where style meets substance With the state-of-the-art technology packed into the ultra-slim design, the Digital IXUS 40 and IXUS 30 cameras are able to maintain its slim look without compromising optical performance, bringing better photo quality than other slim-body digital compact cameras. Features High Resolution with ultra slim body Digital IXUS 40 and IXUS 30 are equipped with 4.0 megapixel and 3.2 megapixel CCD processors respectively. Both cameras features a 3x optical zoom with an advanced digital zoom of approximately 3.6x on the Digital IXUS 40 and 3.2x on the Digital IXUS 30. DIGIC II Processor They are also the first digital compact cameras ever coupled with Canon's proprietary DIGital Imaging Core II (DIGIC II) processor. DIGIC II also shortens the camera start-up time by half, increases the speed of focusing by 30%, and enables fast and accurate Zoom and AE operations while further accelerating processing speed. iSAPS technology Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space (iSAPS) is another technology that allows the two new digital compact cameras to deliver superb visual quality. Ultra-slim design Digital IXUS 40 and IXUS 30 are ultra-small and ultra-light. The thinnest section of IXUS 40 is only of 19.5 mm thick and 130g in weight, while the one for IXUS 30 is 19.9 mm thick and weights only 115g (excluding protrusions). With its sophisticated metallic design, the digital compact cameras have an exceptional look. 2" Large LCD for clear viewing Equipped with a 2" large LCD screen in its slim outfit, Digital IXUS 40 and IXUS 30 provide users with ultra-sharp and clear viewing in any condition, even under bright sunlight. The new LCD screen is also low in power consumption, so Digital IXUS 40 and IXUS 30 users can enjoy great images without paying any unnecessary penalty in terms of battery life. 3x Optical zoom UA Lens Digital IXUS 40 and IXUS 30 can perform accurate 3x optical zoom operation by utilizing Canon's exclusive UA Lens (Ultra High Refractive Index Aspherical Lens), a glass-molded Aspherical lens with an ultra high refractive index delivering incredibly sharp and crisp images by eliminating distortions found in lenses of lesser quality. The use of UA optics also makes it possible to develop extremely slim digital compact cameras without compromising optical performance, with the lens construction being smaller than smaller. Continuous shooting with no limit Utilizing the cutting-edge technology of the improved DIGIC II imaging processor, Digital IXUS 40 and IXUS 30 are capable of continuously shooting at 2.4 shots and 2.8 shots per second respectively up to the maximum capacity of the SD memory card, giving users full confidence in handling high-speed continuous photography like never before. The first digital compact cameras enable movie shooting at 60fps Digital IXUS 40 and IXUS 30 will certainly exceed users' expectations by providing a full range of movie features. They are the very first digital compact cameras that facilitate high-quality movie shooting in 320 x 240 pixels at 60 frames per second (fps) for up to one minute. Users can even produce movies with unlimited length by shooting at 30 fps or 15 fps in 640 x 480 or 320 x 240 pixels. For email purposes, the two digital compact cameras also provide the compact movie mode at 15 fps and 160x120 pixels, for up to 3 minutes. 6 scene modes for effective shooting Digital IXUS 40 and IXUS 30 provide users with 6 scene modes, namely Digital Macro, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids and Pets, Indoor, and Underwater. Users can handle every occasion with the best performance possible by simply selecting a mode according to the scene.       Portrait   Stitch Assist   Kids & Pets   Night Snapshot         Digital Macro   Indoor   Underwater     Clock mode with 12 colour variations The new 12-colour clock display changes the display colour when the camera is lightly shaken, adding to the fun of shooting. Also, the clock mode even runs alone when the lens is retracted, enabling users to use the camera to check the time just like a cell phone. Print / Share Button Featuring the Print/Share button, the Digital IXUS 40 and IXUS 30 enable direct photo printing without a computer. When the two new digital compact cameras are connected to a CP Direct, Bubble Jet Direct or PictBridge compliant printers, indicates easy printing can be initiated by a simple press on the button. ID Photo Print In addition, Digital IXUS 40 and IXUS 30 are capable of printing ID photos, so users no longer need to depend on studios for their ID photos. They offer a selection of 28 different sizes, providing typical ID-photo sizes for different countries or regions. Movie Print It is also possible to print still images from movie clips using the Movie Print function. The cameras can automatically calculate the interval based on the length of the movie and the number of still images required to fill the sheet. Professional Shooting Performances Featuring a 9-point AiAF, users of Digital IXUS 40 & 30 can easily take sharp photos with either single or center-point autofocus. Each of the new cameras offers 5 photo effects(Vivid colour, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia and Black & White) and 7 white balance settings.