Canon PowerShot A520 Digital Camera
        
The Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera combines 4 megapixels with a 4 x optical zoom. The Canon Powershot A520 uses secure digital cards for storage, and two AA batteries rather than four. The A520 is a super compact 4mp camera and features 20 shooting modes, VGA movies, extended direct print functions, plus an optional waterproof case and adaptor lenses. OUT OF STOCK.
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Canon A520 Digital Camera
Wrist Strap
2 x AA Alkaline Batteries (not rechargeable)
USB Cable
16mb MultiMedia Card (approx 10 photos)
Instructions
Software |
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Full Specifications of the Canon Powershot A520 (from Canon Australia)
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CCD: |
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Size: |
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1/2.5 inch |
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Effective Number of Pixels: |
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Approx. 4.0 MP |
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Total Number of Pixels: |
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Approx. 4.2 MP |
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Filter Array: |
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Primary colour filter (Bayer) |
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Image Processor: |
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Processor: |
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DiG!C |
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Lens: |
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Focal Length (optical): |
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5.8(W) - 23.2(T)mm |
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35mm film equivalent: |
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35 - 140mm |
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Maximum Aperture: |
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f/2.6(W) - f/5.5(T) |
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Construction: |
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7 elements in 5 groups (including 2 aspherical lens) |
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Optical Zoom: |
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Approx. 4x |
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Digital Zoom: |
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Approx. 3.6x |
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Max Combined Zoom: |
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Approx. 14x |
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Focusing Method: |
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TTL Autofocus |
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9-point AiAF/1-point AF* |
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*Focusing frame move as desired or fixed to centre |
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Manual focus available, AF Lock available. | |
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Focusing Range: |
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Normal: |
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45 cm - infinity |
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Macro: |
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5 - 45 cm (W), 30 - 45 cm (T) |
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Manual focus: |
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5 cm - infinity (W), 30 cm - infinity (T) |
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Control/Balance: |
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Light Metering Method: |
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Evaluative, Centre-weighted average, Spot |
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* Metering frame with Spot mode: AF point-linked/centre fixed. | |
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Exposure Control Method: |
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Program AE, Shutter speed-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual |
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Exposure Compensation: |
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± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
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White Balance Control: |
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TTL White Balance |
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White Balance Modes: |
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Auto, pre-set (Daylight/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent/Fluorescent H), Custom |
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Shutter Speed : |
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15 - 1/2000 sec. |
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Sensitivity (Equivalent Film Speed): |
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Auto / ISO 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 equivalent |
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LCD Monitor/Viewfinder: |
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Viewfinder: |
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Real-image optical zoom |
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LCD Monitor: |
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1.8 inch Low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT colour LCD |
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Flash: |
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Flash Modes: |
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Auto*, On*, Off (* Red-eye Reduction is available.) |
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Flash Range Normal: |
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45 cm - 3.5m (W), 45 cm - 2.2 m (T), |
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Flash Range Macro: |
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30 - 45 cm (macro) (at ISO equivalent:Auto) |
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Selectable Shooting Modes: |
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Shooting Modes: |
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Auto / Creative zone: P, Tv, Av, M / Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast shutter, Slow shutter / Stitch Assist / Movie / Special Scene Mode: (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot) |
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Photo Effects Mode: |
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Vivid, Neutral, Low sharpening, Sepia, Black & White |
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Continuous Shooting : |
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Normal: |
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Approx. 1.9 shots/sec. (shooting speed can be maintained up to 8 images) |
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Large/Fine mode, when LCD monitor is turned off] | |
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Image Recording Format: |
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Image File Format: |
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Design Rule for Camera File System, |
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DPOF Version 1.1 compliant | |
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Still image: |
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JPEG (Exif 2.2 compliant) |
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Movie: |
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AVI Image data: Motion JPEG |
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Sound annotation/Audio Data: |
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WAVE (monaural) |
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JPEG Compression Levels: |
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Superfine / Fine / Normal |
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Recording Pixels - Still Images: |
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Large: |
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2272 x 1704 |
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Medium 1: |
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1600 x 1200 |
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Medium 2: |
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1024 x 768 |
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Small: |
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640 x 480 |
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Recording Pixels - Movie Images: |
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Large (VGA): |
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640 x 480 10 fps |
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Medium (QVGA): |
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320 x 240 15 fps |
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Small (QQVGA): |
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160 x 120 15 fps |
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Still Image Storage Capacity (with supplied memory): |
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Large: |
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Large/Super Fine 7 images |
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Large/Fine 13 images |
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Large/Normal 26 images | |
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Middle: |
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Middle1/Super Fine 14 images |
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Middle1/Fine 26 images |
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Middle1/Normal 50 images |
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Middle2/Super Fine 25 images |
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Middle2/Fine 45 images |
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Middle2/Normal 80 images | |
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Small: |
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Small/Super Fine 57 images |
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Small/Fine 87 images |
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Small/Normal 138 images | |
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Movie Storage Capacity (with supplied memory): |
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Movie Large (VGA): |
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640 x 480 Approx. 22 sec 10fps |
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[max. approx. 30 sec. per recording] | |
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Movie Middle (QVGA): |
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320 x 240 Approx. 43 sec. 15fps |
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[max. approx. 3 min per recording] | |
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Movie Small (QQVGA): |
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160 x 120 Approx. 1 min 47 sec. sec. 15fps |
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[max. approx. 3 min per recording] | |
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Frames Per Second: |
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10 or 15 depending on resolution |
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Other Operations: |
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Playback Operations: |
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Single / Index (9 thumbnail images) / Slide Show / Movie Special Replay - Next frame, Previous frame, Fast forward, Rewind, First frame and Last frame / Magnify (2x - 10x) / Auto vertical and horizontal image orientation with Intelligent Orientation Sensor / Still histogram display. |
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File Operations: |
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DPOF - Print Order/Image transfer, Movie - unnecessary scenes can be erased. Sound Annotations - max. record/play time is approx. 60 sec |
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Direct Printing: |
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Yes |
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PictBridge: |
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Yes |
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Print/Share Button: |
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Yes |
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ID Photo Print: |
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Yes (with compatible Canon Compact Photo printers) |
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Movie Print: |
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Yes (with compatible Canon Compact Photo printers) |
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Camera Settings: |
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Start-up image/Start-up sound/Shutter sound/Operation sound/Self-timer sound |
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Menu Languages: |
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21 languages (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese) |
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Self-timer: |
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Approx. 2 sec. or 10 sec. count-down or Custom |
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Interface: |
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Computer I/F: |
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USB |
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Video Output: |
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PAL or NTSC selectable |
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Audio Output: |
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Monaural |
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Memory Storage: |
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SD Memory Card / MultiMedia Card |
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Supplied Memory: |
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16MB |
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Supported Operating Systems: |
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PC: |
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Windows 98 (including SE)/ME/2000 SP4/XP (SP1, SP2) |
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Mac: |
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OS X (Version 10.1/10.2/10.3) |
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Inclusions: |
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Software: |
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Canon Digital Camera Solution Disc |
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Power Source: |
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Battery: |
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AA Alkaline battery (x2) or AA rechargeable NiMH battery (x2) (NB-2AH is recommended) |
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Optional Charger/AC Adaptor: |
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CBK4-200 / Adaptor Kit ACK-800 (contains Compact Power Adaptor CA-PS800) |
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Shooting Capacity (full charge): |
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LCD Monitor On: |
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Approx. 300 shots by AA NB-2AH NiMH batteries (CIPA standard) |
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LCD Monitor Off: |
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Approx. 800 shots by AA NB-2AH NiMH batteries (Canon measuring standard) |
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Replay: |
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Approx. 300 min. by AA NB-2AH NiMH batteries |
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Dimensions / Weight: |
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Temperature: |
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0 - 40 °C |
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Humidity: |
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10 - 90 % |
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Dimensions (W x H x D): |
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90.7 x 64 x 38.4mm (ex protrusions) |
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Weight: |
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Approx. 180g (camera body only) |
The PowerShot A520 digital camera is also capable of recording movies with sound for up to three minutes per clip, making it perfect for capturing memories in motion.
The new camera's grip is ergonomically improved, and the control layout is even easier to use than before. Other camera functions including self-timer and review have also been enhanced for greater creative flexibility from previous models.
Powerful images
Image quality is enhanced and improved as a result of Canon's proprietary DIGIC (Digital Imaging Integrated Circuit) image processor. DIGIC combines the roles of image processing and camera function control into one chip, resulting in faster display and write times for each image and lower power consumption, which extends battery life. Moreover, because DIGIC technology was designed specifically for use in digital cameras it is also capable of handling JPEG compression and expansion; memory card control; LCD/Video control and processing gain control (control of CCD signal amplification); Auto Exposure; Auto Focus; Auto White Balance control and most other functions.
Shooting modes
For maximum versatility and ease of use, Canon has given the Canon A520 a total of 20 shooting modes. These include eight 'Special Scene' modes which help produce stunning results in difficult lighting conditions by optimising the camera's white balance, exposure and other settings for specific shooting situations. Scene modes include 'fireworks', 'foliage', 'beach', 'snow', 'underwater' (for use with the camera’s optional 40m depth case) ‘kids and pets’ and ‘night snapshot’. Movie clips of up to 3 minutes can be recorded, complete with sound and with the option to cut and edit in-camera. Manual mode allows more experienced or adventurous users to take control of settings such as white balance, exposure compensation and shutter speed.
Enjoyable and convenient
For enjoyment, convenience and ease of sharing images while shooting, a new ‘Hold’ function allows users to extend the display of newly shot images on the large and bright 1.8” LCD indefinitely after taking a shot, and to delete them immediately if necessary without the requirement to switch to replay mode. When the shutter button is pressed again, the camera returns to shooting. Ease of use increases with an improved, simple and more intuitive button layout.
Floating lens barrel
Another advance on the Canon PowerShot A85 is the floating lens barrel retention mechanism, which works in conjunction with the optional Wide and Tele converter lenses. By allowing minute lateral shifts in lens position parallel to the sensor surface, the mechanism ensures that adaptor lenses are precisely aligned along the optical axis for perfectly sharp results.
Fast auto-focus
With 9 focus points distributed across a wide area of the frame, the cameras AiAF system is capable of fast focusing, even when the subject is off-centre. Users can also switch to single centre-point AF and manual focusing. An auto-assist beam helps to focus in low light conditions and the camera has a 5cm closest focusing distance. The flash can be synchronised to a slow shutter speed and includes red-eye reduction 1.9 frames per second shooting speed can be maintained for up to a 8 shot burst at Large/Fine resolution with LCD monitor off.
Zoom flash
Linked to the zoom lens, the zoom mechanism narrows the flash’s angle of throw to extend flash range at the telephoto end. A new optional High Power Flash accessory, the HF-DC1, further extends the options for night and indoor shooting. With a guide number of 18 (ISO 100, metres), the slave flash automatically fires in-sync with the camera’s in-built flash, ignoring any pre-flash. It can be adjusted to three power output settings based on the aperture value of the camera. The unit attaches to the camera with a supplied bracket that maintains the ability to mount both camera and flash on a tripod.
Print/Share Button
Located on the backside of the Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera is the Print/Share button. This button simplifies and accelerates direct printing to compatible Canon and PictBridge-enabled printers and one-touch image transfer to computers for use with image processing programs, uploading to the Internet, or as email attachments. When the camera is connected to a compatible printer or computer via the supplied USB cable, the Print/Share button illuminates to let the user know to press the Print/Share button to begin the printing or downloading process.
Extended print functions
When linked to printers such as Canon’s SELPHY CP400 Compact Photo Printer, the Canon A520 allows for super fast, super convenient 85 second photo prints without the need to first upload to computer, as well as extended print functions. These include a ’Movie Print’ mode, which divides the selected movie clip into equal parts and prints up to 63 equally spaced thumbnail frames onto a single sheet of Postcard Size Paper (100 x 148 mm). This feature is ideal for analysing a golf swing or tennis serve, for example. An ‘ID Photo Print’ function prints a number of durable passport photo size images (of selected height and width) to a single sheet.
Optional Accessories for the Canon A520
In addition to its rich feature set, the Canon PowerShot A520 digital camera is compatible with a wide variety of optional accessories including supplementary wide-angle (WC-DC52), telephoto (TC-DC52A) and close-up lenses (52mm Close-up Lens 250D). These accessories enhance the new camera's versatility and make it easier to use in specialized applications such as real estate and insurance photography. An underwater housing, WP-DC60, is also available and can be used at depths up to 130 feet.
Great speed, great results
The Canon A520 features Canon’s critically acclaimed, powerful DIGIC processor for superb image quality, responsive camera performance and low battery consumption. Like an in-built photographer's assistant, Canon’s iSAPS system analyses composition factors such as zoom position and luminosity in order to predict the type of photo being taken. This results in faster auto-focusing, more accurate auto-exposure and precise auto white balance. An Intelligent Orientation sensor detects the orientation of the camera as shots are taken, optimising the image quality and automatically rotating the image for playback.
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