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The Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red) 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| Built-in Memory | None |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC MMC MMCplus HC MMCplus |
| Still Images per GB | JPEG: 367 @ Highest Resolution |
| Recording | |
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| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video | |
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| Video Clip Length | Up to 1 Hour |
| Audio Recording | With Video |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
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| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Screen | 2.5" LCD (115000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
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| Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Software Requirements |
Windows: XP, Vista, 7 Mac: OS X 10.1 or later |
| Environmental | |
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| 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 (Red):
THANK-YOU BUYING THE CANON FOR MY HUSBAND GOT ME MY NEW COMPUTOR, HE WAS PLEASED WITH CAMERA. THANK-YOU I JUST LOVE IT, WILL BE BACK TO BUY MORE GEAR!
MARIA CASTILLO
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
These easy to use cameras are always available for staff to snap quick photos of student performances or for visual cues. Student usage for projects and reports keep many of the cameras in use daily. Great price for a reliable product. Battery life is short, rechargeable are a good option.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
I am a professional photographer and run my own business, but I am also a mom who doesn't always feel like lugging all my big equipment around just to get a memory snapshot. My husband bought this for me for Christmas so I would have something to carry around in my purse and not have to worry about ruining it. The photos are not anywhere near SLR quality, but it's much better than my cell phone. I am looking forward to putting it in a ziploc and taking it with me to the water park this summer!
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
We are very happy with the quality of this camera. So many easy to use features. I would recommend buying rechargeable batteries. We went through 3 sets of regular batteries in the first week. Maybe because we use it a lot!
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
For the price this is a superb little pocket camera. I handles well, is well thought out in terms of controls and it a good camera for novices.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
It's great to have a camera that powers on and takes pictures so quickly. My son has used it the last two weeks and loves it. Very easy to use and download pictures from.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
Gave this camera to my 10-year old niece and she was able to use it right awsay. She figured out most of what she needed to know right away. The photos she took were well-exposed and sharp. Great value.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
We have always purchased Canon PowerShots. This one is the smallest one we bought and it did not disapoint. It has all the features we need (not too fancy). If you are looking for a affordible easy to use camera I would recommed this one. The bet part is you get Canon quality.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
good price, good pictures
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
We use this in our shipping and receiving department to document damaged goods. It is also used in our testing department to document test set ups. It is easy to good quality photos and easy to down load the photos from the camera.
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Great for daily family photos. Easy to use. Automatic adjustments sometimes get a little wonky on uncertain light.
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My 11 year-old purchased this with her money. She thinks the camera is great. It's simple enough for her to use, good size. She got a lot of use with the batteries included.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
I bought this camera for my mother who is technologically-challenged. This camera is extremely easy to use and operate to obtain great pictures for a point and shoot model. We have always uksed Canon products and this latest addition does not disappoint.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
Simple,easy to use, feels good in the hands and it does take great pictures.
A 2 sec delay between shots with out the flash, ( with the flash on the avg is around. 3 TO 6 secs ), and start up time is 1.6 sec.
The camera does not have optical image stabilization.
I use a 2gig san disk sd card ultra II ( you do not get one with the camera ) that gives you about 750 pictures, I use 2 AA energizer (lithium batterys)(or 2650-2900 mAH rechargables) and that gets about 500-550 pictures . You would not be happy with just standerd AA battery life.
The AA batterys are probably the reason the LCD screen takes so long to recharge after the flash goes off (and to take the next picture) even with the good batterys it is recharging the flash up to 8sec on a (full flash) recharge and the times that are stated above...
I set the disp overlay to grid lines to help take a straighter picture, You may use it for the 1/3 rule also).
Some are having trouble with the shutter button trying to push it half way down trying to compose there picture, on this camera, you only have to touch the shutter button and the weight of your finger will do the trick, if you try to push it half way like the canon A480 or your old camera it will take the picture...
Other Thoughts: The A495 takes great pictures but you will not be able to tell it by the low resolution lcd screen, you will have to wait and look at them on the computer to realy see how good they are. It is sometimes hard to compose your shot in very bright sun light also.
I know this all sounds bad but for the price this camera does take great pictures and is easy and fun to use. It is on par for this price point.
I have bought these for my 4 and 6 year old grand kids ( The canon A 480s) and have had no trouble for a year now.
The next step up is a canon SD 1300 that I know anything about and you can get a upgrade on this stuff if you just can't live with the A495 (I have never used a A3100)so I can not speak for it. I am no expert and I am trying to be honest here and help out if I can, these are just my thoughts, check out the other reviews and good luck on your next camera. I have these cameras (SD 1300,A480 A 495) I really like them.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
This camera is always lying on our dining table or SUV and everyone in the family including kids keep snapping pictures. Decent movie mode. Good pictures - very easy to use.
The only drawback is it takes time to charge the flash and if you are shooting successively then you may lose some good shot opportunities.
The battery cover comes off if slightly brushed.
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Comments about Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera (Red):
I use this camera to take pictures outside and of my friends and me. It's real simple, and easy to use takes great pictures.
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