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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A480


Technical Details for Canon Powershot A480 Digital Camera
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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A480

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General
Product TypeDigital camera - compact
Width9.2 cm
Depth3.1 cm
Height6.2 cm
Weight140 g
Enclosure ColourBlack
Main Features
Resolution10.0 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Effective Sensor Resolution10,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.3"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO auto
Digital Zoom4 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsPortrait mode, macro, fireworks, sunset, indoor, foliage, beach, kids & pets, night snapshot, snow, aquarium
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid
Max Shutter Speed1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed15 sec
Exposure MeteringEvaluative, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Face DetectionBuilt-in
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsCloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (warm white)
Digital Video FormatAVI
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed0.8 frames per second
Video CaptureAVI - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
AVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory32 MB Flash - SD Memory Card
Supported Flash MemoryMultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus
Image StorageJPEG 3648 x 2736
JPEG 2816 x 2112
JPEG 2272 x 1704
JPEG 1600 x 1200
JPEG 640 x 480
JPEG 3648 x 2048
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
Effective Flash Range0.3 m - 3 m
FeaturesAF illuminator
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 6.6 mm - 21.6 mm - f/3.0-5.8
Focal Length6.6 mm - 21.6 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera37 - 122mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)5
Macro Focus Range1cm
Lens ApertureF/3.0-5.8
Optical Zoom3.3 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Lens Construction6 group(s) / 7 element(s)
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, aspherical lens, UA lens
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Additional FeaturesDirect print, RGB primary colour filter, DPOF support, PictBridge support, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, face detection, Motion Detection Technology
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format115,000 pixels
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, Apple MacOS X 10.4 or later, MS Windows Vista
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
Certified for Windows VistaCertified for Windows Vista software and devices have undergone compatibility tests for ease-of-use, better performance and enhanced security.
Cables IncludedUSB cable
A/V cable
Battery
Supported BatteryAA
Supported Battery Details2 x AA alkaline battery ( included )
2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery ( optional )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
Humidity Range Operating10 - 90%
 
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