Canon PowerShot A560 Digital Camera
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The Canon PowerShot A560 Digital Camera has been designed with ease of use firmly in mind. At the same time it also produces superb image quality with a recording resolution of up to 7.1 megapixels and a 4x Optical Zoom lens.
A wide range of shooting modes cover most family and social situations, allowing users to shoot without having to worry about camera settings. Shooting is simplified even further by placing the most commonly used Special Scene modes right onto the camera's Shooting Mode dial. The DIGIC III image processor offers impressive response times and also powers Canons unique Face Detection and Noise Reduction Technologies, making it easier for users to capture sharp, well-exposed images in any shooting situation.
The camera also features a versatile movie mode that records for VGA & QVGA quality clips with audio and two special recording modes - Fast Frame Rate mode and Compact Movie Mode. The 2.5" LCD screen size makes it easy to view and share your photos right on the camera. It is conveniently powered by AA batteries, with impressive battery life. All of these features are incorporated into a compact and affordable camera that is a pleasure to take along.
- 7.1 Megapixel Resolution
- The PowerShot A560 provides 7.1 megapixels of resolution, giving you the ability to capture superb detail and real-life color resulting in beautiful prints with excellent sharpness and clarity at print sizes of over 16x20". The high resolution also means that even if you crop your image, your prints will still be breathtakingly beautiful.
- Canon 4x Optical Zoom Lens
- The 4x Optical Zoom lens is made to Canon's demanding specifications, and is capable of shooting close-ups, group shots or scenery. The addition of the 4x digital zoom yields a total zoom of 16x and provides the ability to really single out details from a distance.
- DIGIC III Processor with Face Detection AF/AE
- Delivering fast, responsive camera performance and superb image rendering, the DIGIC III processor also drives Canon's landmark Face Detection technology. Face Detection AF/AE ensures accurate and bright people shots by automatically detecting faces in a scene and optimizing focus and exposure accordingly, and because the technology is hardware-based, it operates at the same rapid speed as Canon's standard AiAF. Furthermore, the processor incorporates iSAPS scene-recognition technology using an internal database of thousands of different photos to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
- High ISO to Reduce Image Blur and Expand Low-light Shooting
- The PowerShot A560 features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.
- 16:9 Widescreen Mode
- It includes a 16:9 widescreen option that lets you shoot still photos and movies in a format that's specially made for viewing on widescreen television sets or your computer monitor.
- Flexible Movie Modes Including VGA and Fast Frame Rate
- The highly flexible movie mode provides movie capture capability that can be customized to your needs. Select from VGA (640x480) and QVGA (320x240) resolution, with frame rates of 30 fps or 15 fps, or choose the Fast Frame Rate mode to record extremely smooth, full-motion movie clips in QVGA at 60 fps for up to 1 minute long. Furthermore, the Compact Movie Mode (160x120) records at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes, and is ideal for internet and e-mail applications.
- Intuitive Mode Dial and Comfortable Grip
- Simply turn the Mode Dial to the needed setting to handle any shooting condition. Choose from Auto, Manual, Movie, or Special Scene where you can select from settings such as Night, Snow, Indoor, Beach and more to get the best possible image. The easy to hold extended grip of the camera means that you'll always feel secure in your shooting.
- 2.5" LCD Display
- The PowerShot A560 incorporates a 2.5-inch LCD screen with 115,000 pixels of resolution, making shooting and playback bright and clear. Plus, the Night Display feature provides for easy viewing in low light.
- In-Camera Red-Eye Correction
- The Red-eye Correction feature automatically detects and corrects instances of red-eye - making your pictures look more professional, however, if Red-eye is present and is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode right in the camera.
- USB 2.0 Interface
- Equipped with a High Speed USB 2.0 interface, the PowerShot A560 provides the fastest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible computer.
- Powered By AA-size Batteries
- The camera uses common AA-size batteries that can be purchased at any store so you don't need to worry about running out of batteries or recharging batteries - simply get new ones locally. You can also use economical NiMH Rechargeable AA batteries.
- Easy, Flexible Direct Printing Options
- The camera supports direct printing using the Canon Direct Print system or the PictBridge system, so you can print without a computer on many different brands and models of printers. The Direct Print feature also allows for image preview and editing (including cropping) on the camera before you begin printing, so your printed pictures are exactly what you need. Also, the Print/Share button is an easy way to transfer images directly to a computer when the camera is connected via the USB cable.
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| Camera Type | Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5" 7.4 Megapixel CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 7.1 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB |
| Color Modes | Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (SuperFine, Fine, Normal) |
| Recorded Resolution |
Large (3072 x 2304) Widescreen (3072 x 1728) Medium 1 (2592 x 1944) Medium 2 (2048 x 1536) Medium 3 (1600 x 1200) Small (640 x 480) |
| Video Recording |
AVI Motion JPEG with Audio High (640 x 480 @ 30 fps, up to 1GB) Medium (640 x 480 @ 15 fps, up to 1GB) Low (320 x 240 @ 15 fps, up to 1GB) Compact (160 x 120 @ 15 fps, up to 3 minutes) Fast Frame Rate (320 x 240 @ 60 fps up to 1 minute) |
| Audio Recording | WAVE (Monaural) |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Canon Zoom Lens |
| Optical Zoom | 4x |
| Lens Focal Length | 5.8mm - 23.2mm (35mm - 140mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.0" (5cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.6-5.5 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | TTL Autofocus |
| Focus Modes | Normal, Macro |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 18" (45cm) - infinity Macro: 2.0" (5cm) - 18" (45cm) wide |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO High ISO Auto Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | 15-1/2000 seconds |
| Aperture Range | f/2.6-5.5 - f/8.0 |
| Exposure Metering | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Program AE, Camera M, Exposure Compensation (±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments), AE Lock |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom |
| Scene Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Flash On, Flash Off) |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.5' (0.5m) - 11' (3.5m) |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability | 1.7 fps continuous |
| Self Timer | 2 seconds or 10 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | No |
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| Built-in Memory | No | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Secure Digital (SD/SDHC) Card MultiMediaCard (MMC) |
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| Recording Capacity |
Includes 16MB MultiMedia Card Still Image Capacity
Video Capacity
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| Battery Type | 2x AA Batteries (Alkaline, NiMH) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Adapter | ACK800 AC Adapter Kit (optional) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 (High Speed) |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output | Yes (NTSC & PAL) |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Real-image optical zoom viewfinder |
| LCD Display | 2.5" Amorphous Silicon TFT color LCD (115,000 pixels) |
| Language Options | English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Romanian, Ukrainian |
| Playback Options | Single Image, Magnification (2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Auto Play, Resume, Movie playback (Normal or Special Playback), Erase Modes (single image, image by date, image by folder, all images, part of movie, all of movie) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 2.5 x 3.6 x 1.7" (64 x 92 x 43mm) |
| Weight | 5.7 oz. (160g) without batteries |
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A560 Digital Camera:
Picked up this camera as a go in you pocket anywhere point-n-shoot. Very pleased with performance and image quality. 2.5 viewfinder is bright and easy to see even outdoors. Camera starts up quickly and can shoot 3 FPS. Video quality is pretty good also. I recommend shooting on manual mode, -2/3 exp. AWB, Vivid color setting. Face detection works surprisingly well for a camera this inexpensive. Have recommended to three friends who actually purchased this camera. All are very happy with the A560. Hard to beat a camera like this at under $140. Would give this camera 5 stars across the board if it had IS.
Expertise: Advanced amature
Problems Encountered: If you need IS, step up to the A570. Keep extra batteries on hand...this camera can chew through them quickly if you are shooting lots of flash. Flash causes camera to be slow to cycle (slow between shots).
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Sony Cybershot P10
Items I Recommend: rechargeable batteries
Comments about Canon PowerShot A560 Digital Camera:
I got this camera because I needed something small fortravel that took good pictures. Overall I found the picturequality to very good after I had adjusted the compression tofine. Of course it doesn't quite stack up to my Canon RebelXT but it does fit in my pocket. The video capability isalso reasonable. For features, this is my first experiencewith face recognition software and I was surprised on howwell it worked. The camera does a quite a bit of lag timein shooting and between pictures but for most shots thisisn't a problem.
Expertise: Expert
Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Canon Rebel XT, Casio Exilim, Canon S30
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This is a special order item and is non-cancelable and non-returnable. Est. arrival at B&H is 2-4 weeks (subject to availability). Your order will be charged at time of shipment.
What's in the Box
- 16MB MultiMediaCard (MMC)
- 2x AA-size Alkaline Batteries
- IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable
- AVC-DC300 A/V Cable
- Wrist Strap (WS-800)
- Digital Camera Solution Software CD-ROM
- User Guide
- 1-Year Canon U.S.A. Limited Warranty
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