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The Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Blue) is a sleek and compact camera that is simple to use and well suited to the amateur photographer. With a resolution of 10.0 megapixels and a 3.3x optical zoom, the A490 provides the performance and features that are perfect for photographing family events, keeping up with children at play, or recording scenes and events during a vacation or business trip.
The camera has everything you need to make shooting fast, easy and fun including a large 2.5" LCD. There is a full range of performance features including enhanced Face Detection technology, and a DIGIC III Image Processor to keep every image looking its best. Two AA batteries provide power for taking many photos and videos and are available everywhere. The cameras is compatible with SDHC and SDXC storage cards, offering up to 2TB (SDXC only) of convenient and reliable memory that users can take anywhere.
Even when the light is low, with a high 1600 ISO, and Low Light Mode you can still get great photos without using the built-in flash. Other features include Smart Auto Mode that has Scene Detection Technology that recognizes up to 18 different scenes and automatically applies the optimum settings. You can also chose from 16 different scene modes including Super Vivid Mode and Poster Effect Mode. The PowerShot A495 also features high-quality construction and a stylish pocket-size design, making it a perfect travel companion.
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 10 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 10.3 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: AVI Audio: WAV |
| Max Resolution | 3648 x 2736 |
| Other Resolutions |
2816 x 2112 2272 x 1704 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 3648 x 2048 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Color Spaces | sRGB |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens | EFL: 6.6-21.6 mm (35mm equivalent: 37-122 mm) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 3.3x Digital: 4x |
| Focus Range |
Auto: 2.0" (5.08 cm) - Infinity Wide Macro: 0.4" (1.02 cm) - 1.6' (48.77 cm) Tele Macro: 9.8" (24.89 cm) - 1.6' (48.77 cm) |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 80-1600 |
| Shutter | 15 - 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: AE Lock, Auto, Program Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual, Fluorescent H |
| Burst Rate | Up to 0.9 fps |
| Self Timer | 2 Seconds, 10 Seconds |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, FE Lock, Flash On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range | 1 - 9.8' (0.30 - 2.99 m) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | None |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC MMC MMCplus HC MMCplus |
| Still Images per GB | JPEG: 367 @ Highest Resolution |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Clip Length | Up to 1 Hour |
| Audio Recording | With Video |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Screen | 2.5" LCD (115000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Software Requirements |
Windows: XP, Vista, 7 Mac: OS X 10.1 or later |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C) Humidity: 10 - 90% |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | 2x AA Batteries |
| AC Power Adapter | CA-PS800 (Optional) |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.68 x 2.43 x 1.20" / 93.47 x 61.72 x 30.48 mm |
| Weight | 6.17 oz / 175 g (Camera Body Only) |
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Blue):
I purchased the camera as a gift for my son who is turning twelve. He had no issue understanding how to properly use it, and uses it on regular basis. My only recommendation is that you may want to consider purchasing rechargeable batteries for it. He likes the camera so much that he has already gone through one set of AA batteries.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Blue):
Great camera for the price, B&H was cheaper than anybody else I could find. Just got it, haven't even read the manual, I've already taken some pictures, they came out very sharp and clear with the "auto" setting. Included software installed easily, but is a little quirky to use. Maybe I should read the manual...
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Blue):
Very easy to use!
Fun colors!
Great Experience with photo images!
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Blue):
The price was right for this, so I bought it for my 5-year old nephew for Christmas. It does not have a ton of buttons, so it is easy for him to navigate. The color is nice for kids, too. It probably is a little more advanced than what a 5-year-old needs, but I figured his parents could make use of it too. I haven't printed out any photos from it yet. The screen shot is kind of grainy, and the color quality wasn't amazing, but I didn't play around with it too much.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Blue):
Gave this camera to my 12-year old nephew and he was shooting with it immediately. He figured everything out very quickly and the family photos he took looked great.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Blue):
no SD card with it !
the camera is nice with good pic -it is not the best but defiantly OK...
you must have extra AA bacteria as it use it very fast
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Blue):
I bought this camera for my 12 year old son. It's perfect for him. It's easy to use, easy to carry around and works well even without using all the different settings.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Blue):
Great product. Handy, good picture and video.
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Bought this for a 13 year old son, he finds it fun and easy to use.
The pictures come out very clear and have many options for clarity
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