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.
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.
Exposure Control
Program AE. AE
Lock available
Exposure Compensation
±2 stops
in 1/3-stop increments
Light Metering
Evaluative, Center-weighted
average or Spot
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, High ISO
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
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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