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Canon Powershot A550


 Canon Powershot A550 Digital Camera
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Canon Powershot A550

 
Description: Model ID 1775B008AA / Canon PowerShot A550 - Digital camera - compact - 7.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 4 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC / ... more
Canon Powershot A550 ... Easy-to-use and easy-to-hold, the PowerShot A550 gives you 7.1 Megapixels, a 4x optical zoom lens, an ISO 800 feature for expanded low-light shooting and a DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS technology for beautiful pictures and great performance. Plus, there's even a Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode. Power is never a problem, because the A550 uses standard "AA" batteries. Great features at a great price - it's what makes the A550 such an amazing camera.

Newest Review: ... lens only has a 35mm to 140mm zoom range, which is not powerful, but the size of the camera justifies its performance. The ... more

 ... lens is capable of zooming further than the average lens. Therefore you should be able to capture the odd subject from a reasonable distance without having to struggle too much. The photo quality of the camera is just average, it does not excel at this or does it disappoint, with a reasonable dynamic range, good colour accuracy and contrast. The LCD display screen is quite small, only measuring 2", which is bearable especially if you are not using the camera for extended periods of time. There is also a viewfin...more

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Price Comparison for Canon Powershot A550

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Last Update 11.11.2009 05:41
£ 149.00


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Canon PowerShot A550 Digital Camera - Silver(7.0MP, 4x Optical Zo ...
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Last Update 11.11.2009 05:41
£ 149.00


 

Read Reviews for Canon Powershot A550

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Premium Review Canon Powershot A550: Basic and simple (320 words)
by - written on 28/07/09 (Very useful, 15 readings)
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The Cano Powershot A550 has a rather plain appearance that is reflected with a rather standard silver colour scheme that does not really give the camera a colour contrast to make it more aesthetically pleasing. However, the body design of the camera is quite ergonomic with the controls and shape of the camera being suited to comfort when gripping the camera and using it. The camera's lens only has a 35mm to 140mm zoom range, which is not powerful, but the size of the camera justifies its performance. The lens is capable of zooming further than the average lens. Therefore you should be able to capture the odd subject from a reasonable distance without having ...  Read the complete review

 
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Processing/Quality:  75% Reliability:  50%
Ease of use:  75% Features:  75%
Picture quality:  75%
 

Technical Details for Canon Powershot A550

Product DescriptionCanon PowerShot A550 - digital camera
Product TypeDigital camera - compact
Dimensions (WxDxH)9.1 cm x 4.3 cm x 6.4 cm
Weight160 g
Flash Memory16 MB
Supported Flash MemoryMultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Sensor Resolution7.1 Megapixel
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Lens System4 x zoom lens - 5.8 mm - 23.2 mm - f/2.6-5.5
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Min Focus Range45 cm
Digital Zoom4 x
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
MicrophoneMicrophone - built-in
ViewfinderOptical - real-image zoom
DisplayLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2" - colour
Supported Battery2 x AA alkaline battery ( included )
Vista CertificationCertified for Windows Vista

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