24mm wide-angle 5x optical zoom lens with optical Image Stabilizer (IS)
IXUS 125 HS is equipped with a 24mm wide-angle 5x optical zoom lens which enables users to capture a much wider shooting range from wide open landscapes to group photos. The built-in lens-shift type image stabilizer (IS) can effectively compensate camera shake to ensure clear images. Coupled with the new ZoomPlus technology that improves image quality of digital zoom, you can enjoy more fun and flexibility when capturing distant subjects.

Enhanced HS SYSTEM capturing sharp and clear images effortlessly
IXUS 125 HS features an enhanced HS SYSTEM that integrates the new DIGIC 5 digital image processor’s ultra-fast data processing speed and a 16.1-megapixel high sensitivity CMOS image sensor to dramatically improve the signal-to-noise ratio. It is especially useful for shooting with high ISO settings at low light situation, as it allows a shorter exposure time thus shaking due to long exposure setting can be largely reduced. Sharp and gorgeous night shots can be captured even with handheld shooting.

The camera also features a brand new DIGIC 5 digital image processor which is 6 times faster than its predecessor in noise reduction, allowing sharp images to be captured under high sensitivity settings. The overall performance of DIGIC 5 is strengthened up to 50% with ultra-fast algorithm power and responsiveness, enabling smooth operation with crisp and clear images. A new Multi-Area Auto White Balance function can provide a partial correction according to different light sources like flash or mercury-vapor lamps to reproduce natural colors, improving unnatural-looking foreground subjects and background commonly occurred in images shot under mixed light sources.

Double stabilization for sharp images under different shooting situations
With the help of Scene Detection technology, the Intelligent IS in IXUS 125 HS automatically optimizes image stabilization performance under different situations for both photo and video shootings, guaranteeing clear images and steady movies at all times. In response to both shift-based and angle-based camera shake in handheld shooting, IXUS 125 HS is also incorporated with the Hybrid IS which includes an accelerometer to work with gyroscopic sensors so both kinds of movement can be corrected with high precision. This ensures stability in macro and close-up photography which mostly suffer from shift-based movement. Whether you are taking macro shots, moving subjects, using a tripod, recording movies with tele-zooming or shooting while walking with handheld camera, quality images are right at your fingertips simply by pressing the shutter button.

New Face ID function allowing precise subject detection for the best result
IXUS 125 HS is incorporated with a new Face ID function that allows users to register up to 12 persons with name and birthday. This enables the camera to identify different faces as baby (aged below 2), children (aged 2 to 12) or adult (aged above 13) for more precise operation with the Scene Detection technology to ensure the optimal camera settings for different characters. With Face ID function, you can also manage the photos easily by sorting with faces, and enjoy image playback of a particular person quickly.

Enhanced Scene Detection technology with Sleeping and Smiling mode bringing a maximum of 58 modes
Scene Detection automatically detects shooting distance, lighting condition, color temperature and moving subjects etc, and adjusts to the best possible camera settings to capture the scene easily. Work together with the new Face ID function, it can identify different subjects as baby, children or adult to ensure the optimal setting is used, such as increasing the exposure and turning off the flash when shooting with baby to ensure the best result. The enhanced Scene Detection technology can also detect facial expressions. With its sleeping and smiling mode, the camera will automatically capture 3 images and select the best image when a smiling face is detected; while flash and shutter sound will be automatically turned off when a sleeping face is detected, and the camera will return the image with minimal blur by combining 3 images continuously taken. Users can shoot with ease with the enhanced Scene Detection technology that offers a maximum of 58 different scenes. By detecting a subject’s focus and exposure, white balance, ISO speed, flash output and dynamic range, even entry users can capture perfect images in different situations across a range of lighting conditions.

Smart Shutter mode for easy and convenient self portraits
IXUS 125 HS is equipped with different Smart Shutter modes. Face Self-Timer automatically tracks each face in frame. Every time a new face enters, the timer will be activated to start adjusting focus and exposure, and release the shutter two seconds later to capture the perfect and sharp images. The Wink and Smile Self-Timers are able to detect facial expressions – blinked eye or smile as a signal for shutter release. Once a wink is detected, the camera will automatically shoot with optimal focus and exposure after two seconds; when a smile is detected, focus and exposure will be adjusted, and the shutter will be released immediately. It avoids hand shaking and guarantees good result with adequate preparation time, ensuring that every happy face is captured perfectly.

New creative filters for fun effects and beautiful portraits
IXUS 125 HS offers a wide range of creative filters for your easy creation of fun photos and movies. Miniature Mode can emphasize the subject and blur the surrounding area, creating a miniature-scale effect similar to Tilt-Shift lens. It also supports movie shooting. With the adoption of Time Lapse Movie, interesting fast motion effects can be created. Fish-eye Mode mimics the distortion of a fisheye lens which expands the central area of an image to create a convex effect. It provides 3 different levels of enlargement and convexity from Low, Medium to High. Toy Camera Effect creates a special effect similar to a pinhole camera with 3 color settings of Warm, Standard and Cool available.

Two new filters can be found in IXUS 125 HS to help create the perfect portrait images easily! The new Soft Focus mode can soften the ambient light to create an airy and dreamy background for your portrait or wedding photos; while the new Smooth Skin mode can make the subject’s skin look beautiful and smooth by obscuring dullness and wrinkles as well as whitening the skin color.

Full HD Movie Shooting with Dynamic IS and Powered IS
IXUS 125 HS supports full HD movie shooting in 1920 x 1080 resolution for more vivid image details. Made specially for movie shooting, Dynamic IS reduces shakings caused by handheld shooting at wide angle, while Powered IS is made to improve motion compensation at the tele-end. Work perfectly with Scene Detection technology, the camera can intelligently select the optimal settings for up to 21 pre-set scene modes for movie shooting.

IXUS 125 HS also supports Movie Digest¹ HD movie and iFrame movie shooting for quick movie preview and editing. A Super Slow Motion movie mode is also included for more enjoyable shooting with motion subjects like sports, kids or pets. It captures at 240 frames per second² and plays back at 30 frames per second to create a funny slow motion effect.

Six stylish body colors and 3-inch 461,000-Dot PureColor II G LCD
IXUS 125 HS is available in 6 body colors that include silver, black, blue, red, green and pink to match with different tastes of the stylish individuals. Whether you are looking for elegant, cheery, smart or simple design, there is definitely a choice to show your personality. IXUS 125 HS also features a 3-inch PureColor II G LCD with 461,000-dot resolution. It incorporates a reinforced glass that reduces light reflection, making it ideal to frame from any angle and keeping a compact body for more enjoyable shooting moments.

¹Records at 1280 x 720 pixels; actual frame rate is 29.97 frames per second
²Records at 320 x 240 pixels and the longest clip is 30 seconds; actual frame rate is 239.76 frames per second

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