The ELPH LT 260 Advanced Photo System Camera strengthens Canon's existing line of ELPH-series cameras by providing many of the features offered by Canon's original ELPH camera. Its ultra-compact size and lightweight of 5.3 ounces makes it easy to carry, while maintaining the same stylish design that has made the ELPH-series cameras industry best sellers.The camera measures an impressive 3.7 (W) x 2.5 (H) x 1.2 (D) inches and is equipped with a 26-52mm f/4.2-6.7 (equivalent to 32.5-65mm with 35mm-format cameras) 2x aspherical zoom lens composed of six lenses in six groups. The ELPH LT 260's single-point active autofocus system is fast and accurate with an effective focusing range of approximately 18 inches to infinity.The Canon ELPH LT 260 incorporates a powerful built-in, multi-function flash unit with a flash range of 1.5-18.5 feet (wide angle) and 1.5-11.8 feet (telephoto) at ISO 200. The flash unit pops up and retracts as the camera's main switch is turned on and off, similar to the original ELPH model.The ELPH LT 260's flash system offers several modes, including Auto (with and without red-eye reduction), Flash ON, Flash OFF, and Slow-Synchro. The camera also incorporates all the basic features of the Advanced Photo System, including easy drop-in film loading, three shooting formats and built-in date and title functions.A core capability of the Advanced Photo System is Magnetic Information Exchange (IX), which enables the entire system - from cameras to photofinishing equipment - to share information. Utilizing this technology, the Canon ELPH LT records information for every exposed frame, including date, time, print aspect ratio, flash condition, lighting conditions, etc.

The Canon ELPH LT 260 is extremely light and compact for those who travel frequently and need a camera that doesn't take up space. It is stylishly designed and includes many performance features to assure sharp, clearly focused pictures. The ELPH LT 260 features a high-quality 26-52mm lens. Its six- element, six-group design includes an aspherical element that produces clear images with natural color. At the touch of a button, the electronic drive zooms the lens from wide-angle to telephoto in approximately two seconds.

The five- mode, built-in retractable flash gives you control over a wide range of low- light shooting conditions. Flash features include auto, auto with red-eye reduction, slow synch for night portraits, and off. There's also a real-time shutter that responds almost instantly to enable shooting of action shots. All the features you've come to expect from an APS camera are included. There's a choice of three print formats, drop-in cartridge loading, captioning, and index prints. Captions include "I Love You," "Thank You," "Season's Greetings," "Happy Birthday," "Congratulations," and date/time imprinting. The ELPH LT 260 fits in your pocket and comes with a fully retractable lens and lens cover so you don't have to worry about damaging the lens while moving from place to place. To conserve the battery, the lens automatically retracts if the camera is left unused for four minutes. Accessories include a wrist strap, soft case, 3-volt lithium battery, and an APS film cartridge ISO 200 with 15 exposures.