Product Details
Stunning Clarity! 7.1 Megapixel Digital Camera
The PowerShot A620 is the Digital ELPH you've been waiting for. It's the first to be equipped with 7.1 Megapixels of resolution for a truly astonishing level of detail, and it employs Canon's exclusive DIGIC II Image Processor to bring all that detail to vibrant life. With a big 2.0 inch LCD screen and an outstanding set of features and capabilities, the A620 is a digital camera designed to lead the impressive Digital ELPH line.
CANON'S FORMULA FOR AMAZING DIGITAL PHOTOS
With the incorporation of Canon's DIGIC II image engine, the PowerShot A620 demonstrates high responsiveness with significantly shorter start-up times. AF response time is reduced by 60 percent compared with previous models thanks to improvement of the image data reading method and speeding up the movement of the lens mechanism. Lower power consumption enables 2.5 times the number of images that can be captured between battery charges compared with the A95. Moreover, this model offer high-response writing of images to an SD card or MultiMediaCard, and include a Hi-Speed 2.0 USB interface, enabling high-speed transfer of image data to a PC.
Advanced users can enjoy the freedom of full manual control, while novice users can progressively develop their abilities with the help of 20 shooting modes, including Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, My Colors and Special Scene. Additionally, Canon's PowerShot A620 boasts the series' first 7.1-megapixel CCD sensor to deliver exceptional image quality.
Basic Features
- 4.0-megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions as large as 2,272 x 1,704 pixels
- 1.8-inch color LCD monitor
- Real-image optical viewfinder
- Glass, 4x 5.4-21.6mm lens (equivalent to 39-156mm zoom on a 35mm camera)
- 3.6x digital zoom
- AiAF through-the-lens autofocus
- AF Assist light for low-light focusing
- Full Automatic, Camera M, eight Scene modes, Super Macro, Color Accent, Color Swap, My Colors, Stitch Assist, and Movie modes
- Shutter speed range from 1/2,000 to one second
- Built-in flash with six operating modes
- SD/MMC memory storage
- Power supplied by two AA batteries or optional AC adapter
Special Features
- Movie mode (with sound)
- Wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio) still capture mode
- Stitch-Assist mode for panoramic shots
- Continuous Shooting and a variable delay Self-Timer mode
- White balance (color) adjustment with seven modes
- ISO adjustment with four ISO equivalents and an Auto setting
- Photo Effects (Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B&W, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, and Custom Color settings)
- Evaluative, Center-Weighted, and Spot metering options
- DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility
- Exif Print compatibility
- PictBridge compatibility
CANON CONNECTIVITY
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As with all A series PowerShots, the A620 is powered by AA batteries (four). Rechargeable (NiMH) batteries are not supplied in the box, so you'll need to budget for at least one set. The good news is that battery life is superb - Canon quotes 500 shots (using the CIPA standard, LCD monitor on) from a fully charged set of NiMH cells, and up to 1500 shots if you turn the LCD off and use the viewfinder. |
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The A620 completes Canon's migration to SD/MMC storage for its compact camera range (the A95 was CompactFlash). The card slot sits under a fairly sturdy hinged door at the base of the grip. |
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Despite being bigger, the screen is slightly lower resolution than the A95's LCD (115,000 pixels, as opposed to 118,000), which no doubt helps keep the price and battery consumption down. That said, it's bright and clear and gains up (brightens) very quickly if light levels drop. The screen shows very nearly 100% of the scene, and our only complaint is that - like most screens - it can be difficult to see in bright daylight.
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It is fairly bright and clear. If you do decide to use the optical viewfinder you can, however, extend the battery life to almost 1500 shots on a single set of NiMH cells - and reduce shutter lag. Two LEDs to the right of the viewfinder indicate focus and flash status.
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The small built-in flash is slightly more powerful than the A95's, and works well. There are three flash modes available; auto, on (forced), and off. You can turn red eye reduction and slow synch (including options for 1st or 2nd curtain synch) on or off using the on-screen menus. Canon sells an add-on slave flash unit (the HF-DC1), which attaches to the camera via a bracket and extends the flash range to 30 feet. |
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One of the most significant changes over the A95 is a longer zoom range - the A620 sports a 4x optical zoom (covering a useful 35 - 140mm equiv. range). It's nice and fast at the wide end of the zoom (F2.8), and better than previous models at the long end (F4.1). As with previous A series cameras the ring around the base of the lens can be removed to allow the attachment of wide or tele converters. |
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The large shutter release sits on top of the grip. It has a nice positive feeling and a distinct 'half way' point, meaning you won't accidentally take a shot when trying to activate the AF. The zoom lever is a large circular 'collar' around the shutter release. The zoom action is a bit on the 'jumpy' side, which can make fine framing a little awkward (there are only 7 steps over the entire 35-140mm range). |
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On top of the camera, behind the shutter release, sit the main power (on/off) switch, activity light and mode dial. This is pretty standard Canon stuff - idiot-proof Auto mode, manual and semi automatic exposure modes, movies, stitch assist and scene modes, and of course the now-ubiquitous Canon 'My Colors' mode. |
CANON A 430 DIGITAL CAMERA– main features:
- 7.2 million pixel CCD
- 35-140mm (equiv.) 4x zoom lens
- DIGIC II processor
- Full photographic control
- 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD
- 20 shooting modes
- 1cm macro mode
- Optional wide and tele converter lenses
Whats in the Box
The PowerShot A620arrives with the following items:
- PowerShot A620
- AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x4)
- Wrist Strap WS-200
- SDC-32M (SD Memory Card 32MB)
- Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
- AV Cable AVC-DC300
- Digital Camera Solution Disk (CD-ROM)
- Printed Basic and Advanced Camera User Guides, Direct Print Users Guide, Software Starter Guide, and registration kit
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Product Specifications
Camera Effective Pixels |
Approx. 7.1 million |
Image Sensor |
1/1.8” CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 7.4 million) |
Lens |
7.3 (W) - 29.2 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35 - 140 mm)
f/2.8 (W) - f/4.1 (T) |
Digital Zoom |
Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with the optical zoom) |
Optical Viewfinder |
Real-image zoom viewfinder |
LCD Monitor |
2.0”, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD, approx. 115,000 pixels |
AF System |
TTL autofocus
AF lock and Manual focus are available
Focusing frame: 9-point (AiAF) / 1-point (AF)
(1-point focusing frame: any position is available) |
Shooting Distance (from the front of the lens) |
Normal AF |
45 cm (18 in.) - infinity |
Macro AF |
1 - 45 cm (0.4 - 18 in.)(W)
25 - 45 cm (9.8 - 18 in.)(T) |
Manual focus |
1 cm (0.4 in.) - infinity (W)
25 cm (9.8 in.) - infinity (T) |
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Shutter |
Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter |
Shutter Speeds |
15 - 1/2500 sec.
The shutter speed varies according to the shooting mode.
Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction. |
Metering System |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center/AF point) |
Exposure Compensation |
±2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments, Safety Shift is available |
Sensitivity |
Auto *, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
* Camera automatically sets the optimal speed. |
White Balance |
TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Underwater) or custom |
Built-in Flash |
Auto *, on *, off
* Red-eye reduction is available.
FE Lock, Slow synchro/2nd-curtain flash and flash output settings are available. |
Flash Range |
Normal |
45 cm - 4.2 m (18 in. - 14 ft.) (W)
45 cm - 3.0 m (18 in. - 10 ft.) (T) |
Macro |
25 cm - 45 cm (9.8 in. - 18 in.) (W/T) |
(When sensitivity is set to AUTO.) |
Flash Exposure Compensation |
± 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
Shooting Modes |
Auto |
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Creative zone |
Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Custom |
Image zone |
Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Special Scene *, My Colors, Stitch Assist, Movie ** |
* Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks and Underwater.
** Standard, Fast Frame Rate, Compact, My Colors. |
Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 1.9 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) |
Self-timer |
Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer |
PC-controlled Shooting |
Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in the camera kit.) |
Recording Media |
SD memory card/MultiMediaCard
* This camera has been tasted with SD memory cards through 2 GB. All memory card functions cannot be guaranteed. |
File Format |
Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant |
Data Type |
Still images |
Exif 2.2(JPEG) * |
Movies |
AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) |
* This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. |
Compression |
Superfine, Fine, Normal |
Number of Recording Pixels
(Still images) |
Large : 3072 x 2304 pixels
Medium 1 : 2592 x 1944 pixels
Medium 2 : 2048 x 1536 pixels
Medium 3 : 1600 x 1200 pixels
Small : 640 x 480 pixels
Postcard Date Imprint Mode : 1600 x 1200 pixels |
Number of Recording Pixels
(Movies) |
Standard,
My Colors |
640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)
Recording can continue until the memory card is full * (can record up to a maximum of 1 GB at one time).
* Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC-512MSH recommended). |
Fast Frame Rate |
320 x 240 pixels (60 frames/sec.)
(can record for 1 min.) |
Compact |
160 x 120 pixels (15 frames/sec.)
(can record for 3 min.) |
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Playback Modes |
Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images possible), Jump (jumps to every tenth or handredth image, to the first image of those sharing a certain shooting date or to movies. In index playback mode, it displays 9 images at once.), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Auto Play or Movie (edit/slow motion play back possible). |
Direct Print |
PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible |
My Camera Settings |
Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, and shutter sound. |
Interface |
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B), PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)
Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio) |
Power Source |
AA-size alkaline batteries (included in camera kit)
AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries NB4-200 (sold separately)
AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately) |
Operating Temperature |
0 - 40 ºC (32 - 104 ºF) |
Operating humidity |
10 - 90 % |
Dimensions
(w x h x d) |
104.8 x 66.0 x 49.1 mm (4.13 x 2.60 x 1.93 in.)
(excluding protrusions) |
Weight |
Approx. 235 g (8.29 oz.) (camera body only) |
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