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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A640


Technical Details for Canon Powershot A640 Digital Camera
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Technical Details for Canon Powershot A640

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General
Product TypeDigital camera
Width10.9 cm
Depth4.9 cm
Height6.6 cm
Weight245 g
Main Features
Resolution10.0 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeCCD
Total Pixels10,400,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution10,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/1.8"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO auto
Digital Zoom4 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, portrait mode, stitch assist, fireworks, night scene, Underwater, indoor, foliage, beach, kids & pets, night snapshot, snow, Colour Swap, Colour Accent
Special EffectsBlack & White, Sepia, Positive, Neutral, Vivid, Custom Effect, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone
Max Shutter Speed1/2500 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
AE/AF ControlFlexiZone
White BalanceCustom, automatic, presets
White Balance PresetsFluorescent, cloudy, tungsten light, daylight, Underwater
Digital Video FormatAVI
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed1.5 frames per second
Video CaptureAVI - 640 x 480 - 30 fps
AVI - 640 x 480 - 15 fps
AVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
AVI - 320 x 240 - 15 fps
AVI - 160 x 120 - 15 fps
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory32 MB Flash
Supported Flash MemoryMultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
Image StorageSuper-fine JPEG 3648 x 2736
Fine JPEG 3648 x 2736
Normal JPEG 3648 x 2736
Super-fine JPEG 2816 x 2112
Fine JPEG 2816 x 2112
Normal JPEG 2816 x 2112
Super-fine JPEG 2272 x 1704
Fine JPEG 2272 x 1704
Normal JPEG 2272 x 1704
Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200
Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200
Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200
Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480
Fine JPEG 640 x 480
Normal JPEG 640 x 480
Super-fine JPEG 3648 x 2048
Fine JPEG 3648 x 2048
Normal JPEG 3648 x 2048
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
Effective Flash Range0.45 m - 4.2 m
FeaturesAF illuminator, flash +/- compensation
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 7.3 mm - 29.2 mm - f/2.8-4.1
Focal Length7.3 mm - 29.2 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 Range1cm
Lens ApertureF/2.8-4.1
Optical Zoom4 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Lens Construction7 group(s) / 8 element(s)
FeaturesBuilt-in lens shield, aspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, DPOF support, display brightness control, digital image rotation, camera orientation detection, PictBridge support, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, FE lock, blur warning, digital tele-converter, safety zoom
Viewfinder
Viewfinder TypeOptical - real-image zoom
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - colour
Display Form FactorRotating
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, Canon ImageBrowser, Canon Remote Capture
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.2 - 10.4
Peripheral DevicesUSB port, SVGA monitor, CD-ROM Drive
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesWrist strap
Cables IncludedA/V cable
USB cable
Battery
Supported BatteryAA
Supported Battery Details4 x AA alkaline battery ( included )
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature0 °C
Max Operating Temperature40 °C
 
Canon Powershot A640