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The Canon PowerShot A560 features 7.1MP
resolution, 4x optical zoom, and a safety digital
zoom when using lower resolution.
It has a large 2.0-in. LCD screen (86,000 pixels),
9-point AiAF auto focus, shutter speed ranging
from 15-1/2,000 sec., Program AE, plus easy-to-use
Scene Modes. You can record movie clips of approx.
1 hour or 4GB of 640x480 pixels at 30fps.
Selecting High ISO Auto sets the sensitivity
to a higher value than the Auto setting. This
sets the shutter speed faster, reducing the potential
for camera shake or blurry subjects compared with
the Auto setting. A Histogram can be displayed
in Playback mode.
The A560 conveniently uses 2 AA batteries and
can take approx. 140 images per charge using Alkaline
batteries or approx. 500 images per charge using
rechargeable NiMH batteries.
The Canon PowerShot A560 is an affordable
entry-level point-and-shoot digital camera appropriate
for first-time users.
For about US $50 more, the Canon PowerShot A570 IS has a 2.5-in (115,000K pixels), full exposure flexibility and optical image stabilization.
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Canon
PowerShot A560 |
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Image
Sensor |
7.1
Megapixel
1/2.5 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) |
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Lens |
Canon |
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Focal
Length |
5.8-23.2mm (35mm
film equivalent: 35-140mm) |
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Aperture
Range |
F2.6(W)-F5.5(T) |
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Optical
Zoom |
4x |
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Focusing
Range / Macro |
Normal: 45 cm (1.5
ft.) – infinity
Macro: 5–45 cm (2.0 in.–1.5 ft.)
(W), 33–45 cm (1.1–1.5 ft.) (T) |
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Auto
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TTL autofocus
AF lock and Manual focus are available |
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Focusing frame: AiAF (Face Detect/9-point)/AF
(1-point)
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Shutter
Speed |
15-1/2000 sec.
- The shutter speed varies depending on the
shooting mode.
- Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower
operate with noise reduction. |
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Exposure Control |
Program AE. AE
Lock available |
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Exposure Compensation |
±2 stops
in 1/3-stop increments |
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Light Metering |
Evaluative, Center-weighted
average or Spot |
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ISO Sensitivity |
Auto, High ISO
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 |
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Shooting Modes |
Auto, Manual (Long Shutter mode available),
Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets,
Indoor, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage,
Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium) and Movie
(Standard, Fast Frame Rate, Compact)
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Drive Modes |
Single Shooting
Continuous Shooting: Approx. 1.7fps (Large/Fine
mode)
Self-timer: Activates shutter after an
approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom
Timer
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White Balance |
Auto, Day Light,
Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent
H or Custom |
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Viewfinder |
Real-image Zoom Viewfinder |
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LCD |
2.0-inch type, low-temperature polycrystalline
silicon TFT color LCD
Approx. 86,000 pixels, Picture coverage
100%
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Storage
Media |
SD memory card/SDHC memory card/MultiMediaCard |
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Battery |
1. 2 AA-size alkaline batteries
2. 2 AA-size NiMH batteries NB-3AH (sold
separately)
3. AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately)
Battery Capacity (Fully Charged):
AA-size Alkaline Batteries
- LCD Monitor On : Approx. 140 images (Based
on the CIPA standard)
- LCD Monitor Off : Approx. 800 images
- Playback Time : Approx. 9 hours
AA-size NiMH Batteries NB-3AH
- LCD Monitor On : Approx. 500 images (Based
on the CIPA standard)
- LCD Monitor Off : Approx. 1200 images
- Playback Time : Approx. 11 hours
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Included
Accessories |
- PowerShot A560
- Memory Card - MMC 16MB
- 2 AA-size Alkaline Batteries
- AV Cable AVC-DC300
- Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed)
- CD-ROM
- Wrist Strap WS-800 |
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Dimensions (W
x H x D) |
91.2 x 64.0 x 43.1
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3.6 x 2.5 x 1.7 in. |
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Weight (Camera
body only) |
Approx. 165 g (5.8
oz.) |
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MSRP |
US$229.99 |
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All data is based on Canon’s
testing methods.
Subject to change without
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