YOUR CAMERA’S KIT
The battery, charger, cable, memory card and reader for this exact model.
Also searchable as: SD970 IS · SD970IS · IXUS 990 IS · IXY DIGITAL 830 IS
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THE FIVE ESSENTIALS
Match the part code.
01 / Battery
Rechargeable camera battery
Match the NB-5L battery code to this exact camera model.
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02 / Battery charger
Also listed: CB-2LXE
Remove the NB-5L battery from the camera and use this external charger.
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03 / USB cable
Canon IFC-400PCU
Photo transfer only — does not charge the camera
For photo transfer. Use the external battery charger to charge the battery.
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04 / Memory card
Simple choice: 32GB SDHC
Use a full-size SD or SDHC card up to 32GB. SDXC is not supported.
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05 / Photo-transfer reader
Choose USB-C, Lightning, or USB-A
Choose a reader with a full-size SD slot that supports SD / SDHC. Match USB-C, Lightning, or USB-A to your phone or computer.
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QUICK ANSWERS
NB-5L. Match the NB-5L battery code to this exact camera model.
Remove the NB-5L battery and charge it in the CB-2LX / CB-2LXE external charger. Canon documents USB for photo transfer; use the separate battery charger for charging.
SD / SDHC. Use a full-size SD or SDHC card up to 32GB. SDXC is not supported.
Use a SD card reader that supports the card listed above. Choose a reader with a full-size SD slot that supports SD / SDHC. Match USB-C, Lightning, or USB-A to your phone or computer. Turn the camera off before removing the card and copy your photos before deleting or formatting it.
Read the photo-transfer steps ↗
Open Canon SD970 IS camera user guide ↗. Follow the instructions for your exact model, including its charging and memory-card limits.
Exact-model package contents; external battery charging; USB interface cable; compatible memory cards; system map / optional accessories
Storage Media; Power Source; Dimensions (W x H x D)
Exact-model identity, documented regional names, manufacturer photograph and available body specifications
PowerShot SD970 IS exact-model row; SD 2GB maximum, SDHC 4–32GB, SDXC and microSD support columns
THROUGH ITS LITTLE LENS
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