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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A580


Technical Details for Canon Powershot A580 Digital Camera
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Canon Powershot A580 

Description: Model ID 2463B009 / Canon PowerShot A580 - Digital camera - compact - 8.0 Mpix - optical zoom: 4 x - supported memory: MMC, SD, SDHC, MMCplus / Even beginners can create phenomenal images with the amazing PowerShot A580. This impressive 8.0-megapixel digital camera has a 4x ... more
Canon Powershot A580 ... optical zoom and bright 2.5-inch LCD that make shooting simple and convenient. To give you superior quality images without having to worry about the details, there's a full range of Canon's highly-advanced features at your service - including a powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, enhanced Face Detection technology, a host of shooting modes including a new Easy Mode and more.

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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A580

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General
Product TypeDigital camera - compact
Width9.4 cm
Depth4.1 cm
Height6.5 cm
Weight175 g
Main Features
Resolution8.0 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels8,300,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution8,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.5"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO 1600, ISO auto
Digital Zoom4 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, fireworks, night scene, sunset, indoor, foliage, beach, kids & pets, night snapshot, snow, aquarium
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect
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 DetectionYes
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 Speed1.4 frames per second
Video CaptureAVI - 640 x 480 - 20 fps - 23 sec - with 32MB card
AVI - 640 x 480 - 20 fps - 47 sec - with 32MB card
AVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps - 44 sec - with 32MB card
AVI - 160 x 120 - 15 fps - 216 sec - with 32MB card
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory32 MB Flash - MultiMediaCardplus
Supported Flash MemoryMultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCardplus
Image StorageSuper-fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 8 - with 32MB card - 3.4 MB
Fine JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 14 - with 32MB card - 2.1 MB
Normal JPEG 3264 x 2448 : 30 - with 32MB card - 980 KB
Super-fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 11 - with 32MB card - 2.5 MB
Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 21 - with 32MB card - 1.4 MB
Normal JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 42 - with 32MB card - 695 KB
Super-fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 18 - with 32MB card - 1.6 MB
Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 33 - with 32MB card - 893 KB
Normal JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 66 - with 32MB card - 445 KB
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 30 - with 32MB card - 1 MB
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 53 - with 32MB card - 558 KB
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 102 - with 32MB card - 278 KB
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 114 - with 32MB card - 249 KB
Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 177 - with 32MB card - 150 KB
Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 278 - with 32MB card - 84 KB
Super-fine JPEG 3264 x 1832 : 11 - with 32MB card - 2.6 MB
Fine JPEG 3264 x 1832 : 19 - with 32MB card - 1.5 MB
Normal JPEG 3264 x 1832 : 41 - with 32MB card - 736 KB
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 - 3.5 m
FeaturesAF illuminator
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
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 TimerYes
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, DPOF support, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, resizing an image, 16:9 widescreen mode, face detection, digital tele-converter, safety zoom
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - real-image zoom
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format115,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
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, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 - 10.4
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesWrist strap
Cables IncludedA/V cable
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
Humidity Range Operating10 - 90%
 
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