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Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Canon PowerShot A50
| General | |
|---|---|
 Model Name: |
Canon PowerShot A50 |
| Model Number: | A50 |
| Camera Format: | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $499.00 |
| Street Price: | |
| Price Update Date: | 2007-02-27 |
| Date Available: | |
| Remote Control: | No |
| Remote Control Type: | n/a |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Tripod Mount Material: | |
| Operating System: | |
| Weight: | 10.2 oz (290 g) |
| Weight With Batteries? | checked |
| Size: |
4.1 x 2.7 x 1.5 in. (103 x 68 x 37 mm) |
| Warranty in Months: | |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 1280x960, 640x480 |
| Movie Resolution: | |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| CCD Sensor (Megapixels): | 1.20 |
| CCD Size (inches): | 1/3 inch |
| CCD Filter Type: | CMYG |
| CCD Manufacturer: | |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | |
| Movie Audio: | |
| Quality Levels: | |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 70 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 2.50x |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | |
| Auto Focus Min Illum: | |
| Auto Focus Step: | |
| Manual Focus: | No |
| Manual Focus Steps: | n/a |
| Normal Focus Range: | 50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | 17 - 50 cm 6.9 - 20.4 in |
| Min Macro Area: | 88 x 66 mm 3.5 x 2.6 in |
| Min Aperture: | f/11.0 |
| Max Aperture: | f/2.6 |
| Aperture Range Description: | f/2.6 - f/4.0 (wide-tele), f/11 (all focal lengths) |
| Aperture Step Size: | |
| Lens Thread: | |
| Lens Thread Type: | |
| Display | |
| Optical Viewfinder: | Yes |
| Optical VF Type: | Real-image optical zoom |
| Optical VF Accuracy: | 79% |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD VF Accuracy: | 95% |
| LCD Size (inches): | 2.0 |
| LCD Resolution: | |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | 100, 200, 400 |
| ISO Rating Max: | 400 |
| Number of White Balance Settings: | 5 |
| White Balance Settings: | |
| Manual White Balance: | No |
| Longest Shutter Time: | |
| Shortest Shutter Time: | |
| Exp Adj Range: | 2.0 EV |
| Exp Adj Step Size: | 0.33 EV |
| Metering Modes: | Matrix, Averaging |
| Spot Metering: | No |
| Aperture Priority: | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No |
| Self Timer: | 10 seconds |
| Flash | |
| Internal Flash: | Yes |
| No of Flash Modes: | 4 |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (Meters): | |
| Flash Range Default ISO (meters): | 3.5 |
| Flash Range Description: | 0.17-3.5m (0.6-11.5ft) Wide Angle, 0.17-2.5m (0.6-8.2 ft) telephoto |
| No of Flash "Pops": | |
| Ext Flash: | No |
| Ext Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | CompactFlash Type 1 |
| Other Memory Types: | |
| Memory Included (MB): | 8.0 |
| Uncompressed Format: | |
| CCD Raw Format: | Yes |
| Compressed Format: | JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Video Out: | Yes |
| Video Mode Switchable: | |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| External Connections: | Serial |
| Other Connection: | |
| Included Software: | Ulead PhotoImpact 4.0, PhotoStitch 2.1 (2.0 for Mac), TimeTunnel 2.2 (1.6 for Mac), Zoom Browser, Photoshop Plug-In 2.2 (Mac), TWAIN 2.2 |
| OS Compatibility: | Win95, Win98, WinNT4.0, MacOS 7.5.3 or better |
| Performance Timing | |
| Startup Time: | 5.800 seconds |
| Shutdown Time: | 4.000 seconds |
| Play -> Record: | |
| Record -> Play (max res): | 11.000 seconds |
| Record -> Play (min res): | |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE: | 1.000 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE: | |
| Shutter Lag, Man. Focus: | |
| Shutter Lag, Prefocus: | 0.200 seconds |
| Cycle Time Uncompressed Format: | |
| Cycle Time Max Res: | 4.000 seconds |
| Cycle Time Min Res: | 2.000 seconds |
| Buffer Frames, Max Res: | 999 |
| Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | |
| Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec): | |
| Movie Sec @ Max Res: | |
| Movie Sec @ Min Res: | |
| Download speed, KB/second: | 4.70 |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Custom |
| Usable Battery Types: | NiMH, Lithium (2CR5) |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x 2CR5 Lithium disposable |
| Battery Charger Included: | No |
| More Information | |
| Notes & Features: | Optional rechargeable battery/charger (list $100) really is a must-buy: Add this cost to the price of the camera! |
| Review URL: | Review |
| Test Shots URL: | Test Shots |
| Photo Gallery URL: | |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
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