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PowerShot A510
(3.2 Megapixel Digital Camera)


Best in Class for Quality, Performance and Value
Packed with value superior to any other camera in its class, the PowerShot A510 is brimming with that "best buy" feel. 3.2 Megapixel resolution, Canon's exclusive DIGIC Image Processor and a new, longer 4x optical zoom bring life-like detail and radiant color to all your images. This camera is exceptionally easy to use, with a new ergonomic grip and big 1.8 inch LCD screen.
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Features:
  • The next generation A-series 3.2 Megapixel digital camera with a longer 4x Optical Zoom in a more lightweight and compact body
  • Exclusive Canon DiG!C Image Processor for faster processing speed, excellent image quality and crisp vibrant colors
  • Large 1.8 inch LCD screen for easier image preview and review
  • An ergonomic metallic grip with intuitive controls for easy handling
  • Equipped with 9-point AiAF and 13 Shooting Modes including Special Scene Modes for spectacular shots
  • Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloads plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP Printers

Specifications:

Type of Camera
Type of Camera Compact digital camera with built-in flash and 4x Optical/3.2x Digital/13x Combined Zoom
Image Capture Device
Type 3.2 Megapixel, 1/2.5 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Total Pixels Approx. 3.3 Megapixels
Effective Pixels Approx. 3.2 Megapixels
Lens
Focal Length 5.8-23.2mm, f/2.6-5.5 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm)
Digital Zoom 3.2x
Focusing Range NORMAL: 1.5 ft./45cm-Infinity
MACRO: 2 in.-1.5 ft./5-45cm (WIDE), 11.8 in.-1.5 ft./30-45cm(TELE)
Autofocus System 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (Fixed to center)Manual Focus, AF Lock, AF-assist Beam ON/Off, MF magnified display function available
Viewfinders
Optical Viewfinder Real-image 4x optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor 1.8 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD
LCD Pixels Approx. 115,000 pixels
LCD Coverage 100%
Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperture f/2.6-8.0 (W), f/5.5-8.0 (T)
Shutter Speed 15-1/2000 sec; can be set in 1/3-stop increments in Manual and Shutter-priority (Tv) Modes.
Exposure Control
Sensitivity AUTO: ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
Light Metering Method Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot**Metering frame with Spot mode is center fixed.
Exposure Control Method Program AE, Aperture or Shutter-Priority AE, Manual
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
ND Filter Not Available
White Balance
White Balance Control Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H) or Custom
Flash
Built-in Flash Operation Modes: Auto*, Flash On*, Flash Off* Red-Eye Reduction is available
Flash Range WIDE: 1.5-11.5 ft./45cm-3.5m
TELE: 1.5-7.2 ft./45cm-2.2m
MACRO: 11.8 in.-1.5 ft./30-45cm (W/T) (When sensitivity is set to Auto)
Recycling Time Approx. 15 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.15V)
Flash Exposure Compensation Not Available
Shooting Specifications
Shooting Modes Auto, Creative Zone (P, Tv, Av, M), Image Zone (Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast shutter, Slow shutter), Special Scene Modes (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Stitch Assist, Movie
Photo Effects Off, Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia and Black & White
Self-Timer Activates shutter after an approx. 2 sec. or approx 10 sec. delay, Custom timer
Wireless Control Not Available
Continuous Shooting Approx. 2.3 shots/sec.
Image Storage
Storage Media SD memory card, MultiMediaCard
Print Order Format Design rule for camera file system Exif 2.2(JPEG) and DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
Image Recording Format Still: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (Monaural))
JPEG Compression Mode Normal, Fine, SuperFine
Number of Recording Pixels Still Image: 2048x1536 (Large), 1600x1200 (Medium 1), 1024x768 (Medium 2), 640x480 (Small)
Movie: 640x480, 320x240 or 160x120
Number of Recordable Images
  Small (S) Medium 2 Medium 1
  N F SF N F SF N F SF
File Size 84KB 150KB 249KB 170KB 320KB 570KB 278KB 558KB 1002KB
MMC-16MB 138 87 56 80 45 25 50 26 14
SDC-128MB 1117 711 460 651 372 211 411 216 121
SDC-512MB 4316 2746 1777 2517 1438 816 1589 838 471
  Large Movie
  N F SF 160 x 120 320 x 240 640 x 480      
File Size 445KB 893KB 1602KB 120KB 330KB 660KB      
MMC-16MB 33 16 9 107 sec. 43 sec. 22 sec.      
SDC-128MB 269 136 76 869 sec. 355 sec. 181 sec.      
SDC-512MB 1041 529 295 3,357 sec. 1,373 sec. 702 sec.      

Note: N=Normal F=Fine SF=SuperFine
Storage capacity varies depending on the scene or the subjects. This data is estimated from Canon's standard shooting conditions. Figures for Movie Mode represent total capacity of SD Memory Card. Individual clips are limited to 3 minutes (30 seconds maximum at 640 x 480 resolution). The values given above vary depending on the subject, shooting conditions and shooting mode.

Playback Specifications
Playback Modes File Single, Index (9 thumb images), Normal Playback, Special Playback, Movie Editing, Camera Sound Playback
Erasing Specifications
Erase Modes Still Images: Single Images, All Images Movies: Part of Movie, All of Movie
Interfaces
Computer Interface USB (mini-B/PTP)
Video Out NTSC or PAL
Audio Out Monaural
Other SD memory card slot. Direct connection to Canon CP Printers and select BJ Printers via camera's USB cable (no computer required).
Power Supply
Power Source 1. Two Size AA Alkaline batteries
2. Two Rechargeable size AA NiMH batteries (Canon brand NB-2AH/NB-1AH)
3. AC Adapter Kit (ACK800)
Shooting Capacity AA NiMH: LCD On - Approx. 300 shots (CIPA Test Standard); LCD Off - Approx. 800 shots
Playback Time AA Alkaline batteries Approx. 180 minutes (Under Canon's standard conditions*1 with fully charged battery), AA NiMH batteries Approx. 300 minutes.
Physical Specifications
Operating Temperature 32-104° F/0-40° C
Operating Humidity 10-90%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 3.57 x 2.52 x 1.51 in./90.7 x 64.0 x 38.4mm (Excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 6.35 oz./180g (camera body only)
Note: Note: *1 Normal temperature (73° F/23° C). Shoot images at wide angle and at telephoto end alternatively with 20 second intervals. Use flash at every fourth shot. Turn camera off and on after every eight shots. LCD brightness setting by Factory default.