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Improved resolution,
zoom, and image quality
Replacing the popular
PowerShot A95, the new camera has been given a
serious performance boost. The A610 features a 5.0-megapixel CCD sensor,
delivering image quality suitable for detailed photo-quality prints up to
13 x 17 inches and allowing substantial cropping without loss of print
quality.
The precision Canon
zoom lens in this new camera follows the design and construction of
G-series lenses, with eight elements in seven groups, and incorporating
two aspherical elements. The upgrade to a 4x optical zoom provides a
35-140mm focal length (35mm equivalent). With a maximum aperture range of
f2.8 (W) to f4.1 (T), the lens is impressively bright at the telephoto
end. In addition, focusing performance in low light has improved by up to
2 stops, resulting in greater freedom when shooting in dim conditions.
The lenses' spectral
characteristics have been optimized specifically for the configuration of
the lens and sensor, providing accurate colors and significantly reducing
the chromatic aberrations (such as purple fringing) often found with lower
quality lenses.
Advanced
processing and focusing
The addition of Canon's advanced DIGIC II image processor results in a
faster and more responsive camera that delivers improved image quality.
Focusing time has been cut by around 60%, and shutter lag is negligible at
no more than 0.1 seconds. Smooth continuous shooting is now available at
approximately 2.4 frames per second. With DIGIC II's superior assessment
of white balance, color rendition accuracy is increased.
The new PowerShot
still features Canon's 9-point AiAF for fast, accurate focusing even when
subjects are not centered. FlexiZone AF/AE allows free scrolling anywhere
within the frame's auto focus area to select the desired subject, for
which exposure is weighted accordingly. Manual focus selection is also
available.
Increased
versatility
A larger 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD offers users great versatility in
composing shots from awkward angles, such as from ground or waist level,
above the head, and when shooting self portraits. The selectable grid line
display helps with composition and leveling horizons.
The A610 incorporates
a total of 20 shooting modes, including full Manual mode, a Custom mode
for allocating preferred shooting settings, and a shutter speed priority
mode, with shutter speeds ranging from 15 seconds to 1/2500 second. Eight
scene modes--such as Night Snapshot, Snow, and Underwater--maximize
results in a variety of shooting situations. The Stitch Assist mode
facilitates shooting pictures for panoramas, which can be joined together
easily with the supplied Photo Stitch software. My Colors--located on the
mode dial--allows the expansion of creativity in digital photography.
Special effects, such as Color Swap or Custom Color, which allows users to
select their preferred color balance for any given shot, can be performed
in-camera and viewed on the LCD while shooting stills and movies. These
effects could previously only be achieved using PC software after
shooting.
High-quality movies
are selectable from VGA (30/15 frames per second), QVGA (30/15 frames per
second), Fast Frame Rate (for slow motion replays in camera), and Compact
Mode (for clips that are ideal for e-mailing).
Advanced printing
When used in combination with Canon's new Compact Photo Printer Selphy
CP510 and Canon's Ink and Paper Set (KP-108IP), prints can be produced
very inexpensively. Printing via Selphy CP Compact Photo Printers also
allows the user to print handy ID photo prints and movie prints.
When connected to the
latest range of PictBridge compatible PIXMA printers, image enhancement is
possible with functions such as Noise Reduction and Vivid Photo, as well
as the new Face Brightener feature. Also new is Captured Info print, which
prints shooting data such as shutter speed, aperture and shooting mode
within the photo border.
Printing images
without having to connect to a PC is kept simple with the Print/Share
button, which also acts as an easy upload button for Windows XP and Mac OS
X.
Comprehensive
software
The new cameras come bundled with a comprehensive software suite,
including Canon's browsing and printing software Zoom Browser EX 5.5
(Windows) and Image Browser 5.5 (Mac), easy printing software Photo Record
2.2 and Photo Stitch 3.1 for creating stunning panoramas. Also included is
the photo manipulation software, ArcSoft Photo Studio.
Purchasers of the
cameras are eligible for membership of Canon image Gateway , which offers
100 MB of online space for uploading and sharing images, and supports My
Camera, which allows users to further customize their camera settings.
Supported operating
systems are Windows 98 (SE), Me, 2000 (SP4), XP (SP1/2) and Mac OS X
v10.2-v10.3. The cameras support PTP for driverless transfer to supported
Windows XP or Mac OS X.
What's in the box
PowerShot A610 body, four AA-size Alkaline batteries, 16 MB SD memory card
SDC-16M, wrist strap WS-200, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB interface
cable IFC-400PCU, audio-video cable AVC-DC300
Product Description
Whether you’re a natural shutterbug or shudder at the thought of taking
pictures, this feature-filled Canon A610 digital camera makes shooting
images simple. The camera’s 5.0 megapixel CCD prints large, richly
detailed prints and the large 2.0" vari-angle LCD screen with optical
viewfinder makes on-camera viewing easy on the eyes. Compatible with a
complete range of optional accessories, including supplementary lenses and
an auxiliary flash unit.
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