Canon PowerShot A490

Canon PowerShot A490

The Canon PowerShot A490 features a 10.0 MP CCD sensor, 3.3x optical zoom and DiG!C III processor allowing you to get quality photos from an entry level camera. The improved Auto fuction, automatically selects up to 13 different scenes allowing you to take great shots with ease. The PowerShot A490 has a durable and solid form, is perfect for newcomers to photography and a popular and accessible choice for families.


Features:

Canon PowerShot A490 Digital Camera

Features a 10.0 MP CCD sensor, 3.3x optical zoom and DiG!C III processor allowing you to get quality photos from an entry level camera. The improved Auto fuction, automatically selects up to 13 different scenes allowing you to take great shots with ease.


  • CCD / Image Processor :
  • Effective Number of Pixels : Approx 10.0 MP CCD
  • Size / Filter Array : 1/2.3 inch / Primary colour filter (Bayer)
  • Processor : DiG!C III
  • Lens
  • Focal Length (optical) : 6.6 (W) – 21.6 (T) mm
  • 35mm film equivalent : 37 (W) – 122 (T) mm
  • f/number : f/3.0 – f/4.5 (w) – f/5.8 – f/9.0 (T)
  • Shutter Speed : 1 – 1/2000 sec.
  • Zoom : Approx. 3.3x Optical, 4x Digital
  • Focus System : TTL Autofocus
  • Face Detection : Face Detect, AiAF1 (5-points), Center
  • Other Shooting Features : Normal: 5cm–infinity (W), 25cm-infinity (T) , Macro: 1cm-50cm (W), 25-50cm (T)
  • Shooting Functions
  • Face Detection : Auto Focus and AiAF, Auto Exposure, White Balance, Flash Exposure, Auto Red-Eye correction
  • Other Shooting Features : Image Inspection Tool, Night Display
  • Continuous Shooting (Large/Fine) : Approx 0.9 shots/sec (2.5 shots/sec in Low Light)
  • Self-timer : Approx. 10sec or 2sec delay, or custom.
  • Control/Balance
  • Light Metering Method : Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot3
  • Exposure Control Method : Program AE
  • Exposure Compensation : ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
  • Sensitivity (Equivalent Film Speed) : Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600
  • White Balance Modes : Auto4, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
  • LCD Monitor : 2.5 inch TFT LCD monitor (approx 115,000 dots) with wide viewing angle
  • Flash Modes : Auto, on, off, Slow Synchro, Auto Red Eye Correction, Red Eye Reduction
  • Flash Range Normal: 30cm – 3.0m (W) 30cm – 2.0m (T)
  • Image Recording Format
  • Still image : JPEG Compression (EXIF 2.2 Compliant)
  • Colour Space / Compression Levels sRGB: Fine, Normal
  • Movies : AVI (Image Data: Motion JPEG; Audio Data: WAVE monaural)
  • Microphone/Speaker: Available
  • Recording Pixels
  • Still Images and Capacity on a 4GB card at Fine Image Setting:
    Large: 3648 x 2736 (1471), Medium 1: 2816 x 2112 (2320), Medium 2: 2272 x 1704 (3352), Medium 3: 1600 x 1200 (6352), Small: 640 x 480 (20116), Widescreen: 3648 x 2048 (1978), Low Light: 1600 x 1200
  • Movie Frame Rate and Capacity on a 4GB card
    Standard: 640 x 480 (30 fps (32min.26sec.)/ 30 fps LP (1hr.2min.51sec.)), 320 x 240 (30 fps (1hr.31min.25sec.))
  • PictBridge : Yes
  • OS PC: Windows 7, Windows Vista (incl SP1/SP2), XP SP2/SP3;
    Mac: OS X V(10.4 – 10.6)
  • Computer I/F : Hi-Speed USB (mini-B connector)
  • Video Output : PAL or NTSC selectable
  • Audio Output : Monaural
  • Memory Storage : SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card
  • Shooting Capacity (full charge): LCD Monitor On 400 shots; Playback 10hours (with NB-3AH)
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 93.5 x 61.7 x 30.6mm (ex. protruding parts)
  • Weight (Ex battery) : Approx. 130g