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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A510


Technical Details for Canon Powershot A510 Digital Camera
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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A510

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General
Product TypeDigital camera
Width9.1 cm
Depth3.8 cm
Height6.4 cm
Weight0.2 kg
Main Features
Resolution3.2 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels3,300,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution3,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.5"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50, ISO auto
Digital Zoom3.2 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, hi-speed shutter, slow shutter, stitch assist, beach/snow, fireworks, night scene, Underwater, indoor, foliage, kids & pets, night snapshot
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Vivid
Max Shutter Speed1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed15 sec
Exposure MeteringEvaluative, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, fluorescent light (daylight)
Digital Video FormatAVI
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed2.3 frames per second
Video CaptureAVI - 640 x 480 - 15 fps - 30 sec - max clip duration
AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps - 180sec - max clip duration
AVI - 160 x 120 - 15 fps - 180sec - max clip duration
AVI - 640 x 480 - 15 fps - 22 sec - with 16MB card
AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps - 43 sec - with 16MB card
AVI - 160 x 120 - 15 fps - 107 sec - with 16MB card
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory16 MB Flash - MultiMediaCard
Supported Flash MemoryMultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card
Image StorageSuper-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 9 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 16 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 33 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 14 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 26 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 50 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 25 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 45 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 80 - with 16MB card
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 56 - with 16MB card
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 87 - with 16MB card
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 138 - with 16MB card
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 Range0.45 m - 3.5 m
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 5.8 mm - 23.2 mm - f/2.6-5.5
Focal Length5.8 mm - 23.2 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera35 - 140mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic, manual
Auto FocusTTL contrast detection
Auto Focus Points (Zones)9
Min Focus Range45 cm
Macro Focus Range5-45cm
Lens ApertureF/2.6-5.5
Optical Zoom4 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Lens Construction5 group(s) / 7 element(s)
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - real-image zoom
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.8" - colour
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format115,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Connections
Connector Type1 x USB
1 x composite video/audio output
1 x DC power input
Expansion Slot(s)1 x SD Memory Card
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, ArcSoft PhotoStudio, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon PhotoRecord, Canon Remote Capture
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.1.5 - 10.3
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, SVGA monitor, CD-ROM Drive
System Requirements DetailsWindows 98/98SE/2000/ME - Pentium - 150 MHz - 64 MB
Windows XP - Pentium - 300 MHz - 128 MB
MacOS X - PowerPC - 128 MB
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesWrist strap
Cables Included1 x A/V cable
1 x USB 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
 
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