Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red)
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The Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red) takes the guesswork out of deciding what you need in a digital camera--it has everything you need to take beautiful color photographs.
Start with the basics: a high-resolution 10-megapixel CCD sensor, a 37-122mm (35mm equivalent) 3.3x zoom lens, and a bright 2.5" LCD monitor for composing and viewing your pictures.
The Smart Auto mode will automatically choose the right settings, based on 19 predefined common shooting situations (including Portrait, Kids & Pets, Beach, Snow, Foliage, Fireworks, etc.)--all you have to do is push the shutter button for great pictures every time. Face Detection technology optimizes focus, shutter speed and exposures for the people in your photos. Low Light mode plus Blur Reduction technology plus sensitivity up to 1600 ISO means you never need to worry about blurry pictures, even when there isn't a lot of light. Red-Eye Correction is built-in, and there's even a Macro mode so you can take dramatic close-up pictures (from as close as 0.4"/1 cm!).
This compact (3.7 x 2.4 x 1.2"/94 x 61 x 31mm) and lightweight (6.5 oz/186 g) camera runs on easy-to-find AA batteries, so you can take it with you everywhere--and never miss a good picture. A required memory card is not included.
- Everything's Easy
- With the PowerShot A800 digital camera, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 10.0 Megapixel camera lets you create impressive large photos of family and friends you'll be proud to display. The high-resolution images taken by the PowerShot A800 can be enlarged up to 13" x 19". The PowerShot A800 has a 3.3x Optical Zoom lens (35mm film equivalent 37 - 122mm) that let you capture up-close and memorable images.
- Smart AUTO
- The camera automatically selects the best shooting settings for optimal quality based on subjects and environmental factors to provide point-and-shoot simplicity.
- P Program
- Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
- Blur Reduction
- Boosts sensitivity to enable faster shutter speeds, reducing the effects of camera shake and subject movement.
- Portrait
- The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop."
- Kids & Pets
- Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.
- Face Self-timer
- The camera will begin the self-timer once it detects a person entering the frame.
- Low Light
- For high quality image capture in an amazing range of dimly-lit situations.
- Super Vivid
- Super Vivid intensifies existing hues, saturating the scene with bright colors.
- Poster Effect
- Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts.
- Beach
- Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
- Foliage
- Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
- Snow
- Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.
- Sunset
- Capture stunning sunsets with all the dazzle and impact.
- Fireworks
- Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
- Long Shutter
- Use to blur moving subjects for artistic effect, ideal for urban night photography.
- Movie
- Shoot in VGA (640 x 480) at 30 fps for up to 32 min. and 26 sec. or 4GB per clip and VGA (640 x 480) at 30 fps LP for up to 1 hr. 2 min. 51 sec. or 4GB per clip, and QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour 31 min. and 25 sec. or 4GB per clip.
- New Scene Modes Help You Get Creative the Easy Way
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PowerShot A800 digital camera is equipped with plenty of easy ways give your shots high quality and fun creative touches:
Super Vivid mode is just what the name implies. When you shoot in this mode, colors are automatically heightened and saturated for an intensity that's truly eye-popping. You'll want to try it out in a wide range of applications - nature, city life, interiors and more - to get a feel for the effects you can create.
Poster Effect turns any conventional shot into an exciting, artistic "poster." By making the transitions between colors more abrupt, the mode creates the effect of a hand-painted poster. Portraits are a natural for this mode, but you'll find that the effect can give any shot a visually arresting new dimension.
Blur Reduction automatically reduces camera shake, so your shots are clear and steady. The system detects surrounding brightness and controls shutter speed - all while you're concentrating on getting the shot you want. Without any extra effort on your part, your shots are crisp and detailed.
- Get the Power Anywhere
- Conveniently, you don't need to worry about running out or recharging of batteries with the PowerShot A800 digital camera. Since AA-size batteries can be purchased at any store, simply get new ones locally.
- See the Image on a Big Screen
- The PowerShot A800's 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear and bright picture. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 10 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 10.6 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: AVI, MJPEG Audio: WAV |
| Max Resolution | 10MP: 3648 x 2736 @ 4:3 |
| Other Resolutions |
6MP: 2816 x 2112 @ 4:3 2MP: 1600 x 1200 @ 4:3 0.3MP: 640 x 480 @ 4:3 7.5MP: 3648 x 2048 @ 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
EFL: 6.6-21.6 mm (35mm equivalent: 37-122 mm) Aperture: f/3 (W) - 5.8 (T) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 3.3x Digital: 4x |
| Focus Range |
Wide: 0.4" (1.02 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 9.8" (24.89 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 | 100-3200 |
| Shutter | 15 - 1/2000 sec |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: AE Lock Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Tungsten |
| Burst Rate | Up to 2.2 fps |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds |
| Interval Recording | None |
| Remote Control | None |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 1 - 9.8' (0.30 - 2.99 m) Telephoto: 1 - 6.6' (0.30 - 2.01 m) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | None |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC SDXC MMC MMCplus HC MMCplus |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Audio Recording | With Video, Mono |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 2.5" LCD Rear Screen (115000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
AV Output, USB 2.0 AV Output, USB 2.0 |
| Software Requirements | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Operating/Storage Temperature |
Operating 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) | 3.71 x 2.43 x 1.23" / 9.42 x 6.17 x 3.12 cm |
| Weight | 6.56 oz / 186 g (With battery and memory card) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 13 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (10)
- Good image quality (9)
- Compact (7)
- Large clear LCD (7)
- Nice body color (6)
Cons
Best Uses
- Family photos (7)
- Landscape/scenery (5)
- Travel (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (9)
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes (6), No (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Great little camera
I recently lost my Powershot A95 to water, apparently they do not mix. I wasn't sure what to get to replace it without spending a lot of money. Not having a camera is an...Read complete review
I recently lost my Powershot A95 to water, apparently they do not mix. I wasn't sure what to get to replace it without spending a lot of money. Not having a camera is an incovenience too!I [...] Cameras have come a long way and for the fraction of the price paid for the A95 ([$]), I have a very comparable replacement. A few features are upgrades, like the mega pixels and the optic zoom. All other features are equal. The only thing I do not like is the LCD sceen does not flip out. One, it protects it and two, helps photo better angles sometimes. For the price, it's a really nice camera!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Somewhat disappointing
I bought the A800 to replace my A1000IS that someone broke. I love the convenience of a camera that uses AA batteries. I don't have to worry about batteries running out of charge and ...Read complete review
I bought the A800 to replace my A1000IS that someone broke. I love the convenience of a camera that uses AA batteries. I don't have to worry about batteries running out of charge and missing out on taking pictures for the rest of whatever event I'm at.
Unfortunately I already missed out on shots with the A800. The flash is slow to charge (2 - 5 seconds). The camera is slow to focus unless it's bright daylight. Full resolution pictures take a couple of seconds to write. The lack of a viewfinder does hurt especially in bright daylight where the camera works best. It's hard to see what you're centering on when viewing the screen.
Pictures that do come out are what you would expect from a 10M camera. And I must say that my old A1000IS had some of the deficiencies of my A800 but to a far lesser degree. It's a shame to see a Canon camera take a step backwards in quality.
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
Great camera for under $80. Easy to use and good quality.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
I bought this for my 5 yr-old. It is simple enough and "beefy" enough for little hands to hold on to.
Recommended for entry level.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
Purchased this camera for a recent vacation. Hundreds of pictures later, am still happy with the camera. Using rechargeable batteries, but using flash drains batteries faster than expected. Using a 4GB memory card, and it holds thousands of pictures.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
work for a Police department
assigned to our patrol officers
camera takes great pictures
easy to use
uses AA batteries that are easy changed out
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Poor Flash
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
Easy to use. Makes terrific photographs and films.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
I recently lost my Powershot A95 to water, apparently they do not mix. I wasn't sure what to get to replace it without spending a lot of money. Not having a camera is an incovenience too!I [...] Cameras have come a long way and for the fraction of the price paid for the A95 ([$]), I have a very comparable replacement. A few features are upgrades, like the mega pixels and the optic zoom. All other features are equal. The only thing I do not like is the LCD sceen does not flip out. One, it protects it and two, helps photo better angles sometimes. For the price, it's a really nice camera!
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
I needed to get a new camera for my mom, who's not much for technology. She had an old Canon Powershot 3.2MP, so this seemed like a natural replacement. Plus it was reasonably priced. Much simpler to use than her old Powershot with the same features and 10 megapixels. Mom likes to take still life and nature shots, so the camera does most of the work for her anymore. Nice macrofocus.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
I am impressed with the size of the camera (so much handier than my former camera). I only took a few sample shots, and was impressed with the ease of using. I love the wide screen. Looking forward to using it on my next trip in a few weeks. And I was amazed at the low price.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
This camera is perfect for those who need very basic digital photos. The streamlined buttons and features keep it simple to use. I have bought for my grandmother as a conversion from 35mm film and also for my office's use. It takes great pictures with vivid color. Very easy to use.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
Turn it on, point at what you want to photo and push the button...easy.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
small, powerful, easy to use
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- not expensive
- Simple to use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
Bought the camera as a present for my married son in Israel. He uses it to take pictures of my new granddaughter. The quality of the photos are wonderful.
Pros
- Picture Quality
Cons
- Lack of a viewfinder
- Slow to charge flash
Best Uses
- In the sunny outdoors
Comments about Canon Powershot A800 Digital Camera (Red):
I bought the A800 to replace my A1000IS that someone broke. I love the convenience of a camera that uses AA batteries. I don't have to worry about batteries running out of charge and missing out on taking pictures for the rest of whatever event I'm at.
Unfortunately I already missed out on shots with the A800. The flash is slow to charge (2 - 5 seconds). The camera is slow to focus unless it's bright daylight. Full resolution pictures take a couple of seconds to write. The lack of a viewfinder does hurt especially in bright daylight where the camera works best. It's hard to see what you're centering on when viewing the screen.
Pictures that do come out are what you would expect from a 10M camera. And I must say that my old A1000IS had some of the deficiencies of my A800 but to a far lesser degree. It's a shame to see a Canon camera take a step backwards in quality.
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Memory Cards
Required item: Sufficient memory is not included so be sure to have enough storage capacity.
- Price: $8.50
Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $41.95
- Price: $12.59
Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $8.96
Viewfinders
Refine your angle of view.
- Price: $17.80
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.16
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $9.95
What's in the Box
- 2 x AA Alkaline Battery
- Wrist Strap WS-800
- IFC-400PCU USB Interface Cable
- Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
- 1-Year Manufacturer's Warranty
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