Canon PowerShot A480 Black Digital Camera
October 10, 2009
Canon PowerShot A480 Black Digital Camera is designed for the style conscious customers who wants their shots to be perfect. Weighing just 4.9 oz, this digital camera is very handy and you can click shots effortlessly. This device comes clad in a compact solid casing of 3.6 x 1.2 x 2.4 inches. Storage options are available in the form of 32 MB Flash; SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card are the supported flash memory cards.
It comprises of an integrated 2.5 inches TFT active matrix LCD display with 115,000 pixels display format. Besides, it is integrated with an Electret condenser Microphone that supports mono operation mode. This unit comes bundled with Software such as Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ImageBrowser, Drivers & Utilities and Canon ZoomBrowser EX. Effective connectivity is made possible with USB and Composite video/audio output. SD Memory Card slot is the expansion slots available.
Powerful lens
The performance of a digital camera directly depends on the quality of the lens equipped in it. A powerful Aspherical zoom lens is incorporated featuring F/3.0-5.8 Lens Aperture and 6.6 - 21.6mm focal length. Automatic focus adjustment is featured with TTL contrast detection as the Auto Focus mode. Minimum focus range is 19.7” and Macro Focus Range is 1 to 50cm. Motorized drive is the supported zoom adjustment. Furthermore, the lens is given extra protection and care with the integrated lens shield.
This 10 mega pixels digital camera supports CCD as its optical sensor. The device features total resolution of 10.3 mega pixels. ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600 and ISO auto is the light sensitivity standards. The user can zoom in and out effectively with 4x digital zoom and 3.3x Optical Zoom. Frame movie mode is the shooting mode and the shooting program are Programs Snow, Beach, Macro, Indoor, Sunset, Foliage, Aquarium, Fireworks, Kids & pets, Portrait mode and Night snapshot.
Technical aspects
You can enhance your images with special effects such as Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White. Maximum shutter speed is 1/2000 seconds and minimum shutter speed is 15 seconds. Spot, Evaluative and Centre-weighted are the exposure metering and the exposure modes included are Program and Automatic. Exposure Compensation is ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps. Face Detection is supported in this device.
Custom, Presets and Automatic are the featured White balance modes. White balance presets includes Cloudy, Daylight, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (cool white) and Fluorescent light (warm white). AVI is the digital video format and JPEG is the still image format. With various flash modes such as Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode and Red-eye reduction, you can give appropriate lightening effects. Effective Flash Range is 1-10 ft. AF illuminator is the included flash feature.
With self timer, you can also be apart of your shots. Self timer can be set to 2 to 10 seconds. AF lock, Safety zoom, DPOF support, Direct print, Face detection, Audio recording, Histogram display, PictBridge support, Digital tele-converter, RGB primary colour filter, In-camera red-eye removal, Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB and Motion Detection Technology are additional features supported in this device.
System requirements included are MS Windows XP, MS Windows Vista and Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.5 OS. USB port and CD-ROM drive are the peripheral devices required. Accessories which come along this digital camera are Alkaline battery, SD Memory Card, Wrist strap, USB interface cable and A/V cable. The unit works with 2 x AA Alkaline batteries or 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable batteries. Canon PowerShot A480 Digital Camera comes complete with 1 year warranty.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A480 Black Digital Camera |
| Colours available | Black |
| Weight | 4.9 oz |
| Resolution | 10 mega pixels |
| Screen size | 2.5 inches |
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Storage media | MultiMediaCard and SD Memory Card |
| Memory Capacity | 32 MB |
| Optical zoom | 3.3x |
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Focusing | Auto |
| Shooting modes | Frame movie mode |
| Shutter speed | Maximum: 1/2000 seconds, Minimum: 15 seconds |
| Connectivity | USB and Composite video/audio output |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| File format | Video : AVI
Still image : JPEG |
| Battery type | 2 x AA Alkaline battery or
2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery |
| Features | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Focusing | Auto |
| LCD display | Yes |
| Face recognition technology | Yes |
| Wrist strap | Yes |
| PictBridge compatibility | Yes |
| Red-eye reduction mode | Yes |
Canon EOS 7D DSLR
October 9, 2009
The recently announced Canon EOS 7D DSLR has managed to attract a lot of attention these days. A lot of people are constantly after the specifications and features of this digital SLR camera. It comes with an 18 mega-pixel APS-C CMOS sensor for exceptional image quality. Its DIGIC4 processor provides better noise reduction factor. An ISO range of 100 to 6400 provides better shooting capabilities in low light conditions. It also has a special ISO 12800 mode. Continuous shooting can be done at the rate of 8fps. The camera has a 24mm wide-angles built-in flash. It features a 3-inch LCD display that has a screen resolution of 920k pixels for composing and framing the subjects.
Canon EOS 7D 18MP Digital SLR features the EOS integrated dust removal system that avoid spotting on the pictures due to accumulated dust particles on the sensor. The face priority auto focus technology aids in detecting faces and focusing on them for optimised portrait shots. The 19 point auto focusing system always keeps the subject in focus. It features a viewfinder with 1.0% magnification showing 100% of the frame. It is equipped with external controls. It camera bulges a bit around the viewfinder as it uses a large prism inside. This digital SLR camera provides iFCL metering system that is a new 63-zone dual layer metering sensor. It analyses the colour, focus and luminance information to provide accurate and consistent metering.
This Canon EOS 7D Weatherproof DSLR allows users to record video in high definition modes with selectable frame rates and full manual control. Its magnesium alloy body offers weather sealing protection allowing users to take it along everywhere irrespective of the terrain or climate.
Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera
October 6, 2009
Canon has introduced the successor of the PowerShot G10, the Canon PowerShot G11 Digital Camera. Unlike the G10's 14.7 mega-pixel sensor this one is equipped with a 10 mega-pixel sensor resolution for the good image quality. It has managed to combine a wide angle zoom lens offering 5x optical zoom. This means that the user can enlarge the image to almost 5 times its size without causing distortion. Canon's optical image stabiliser compensates the effect of camera shakes resulting in crisp, blur-free images. This Canon digicam features a 2.8-inch PureColor II VA LCD screen for framing and composing your shots.
Canon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera works on the DIGIC4 image processor that helps deliver improved noise performance and better image quality. The maximum light sensitivity offered by the camera is ISO 3200 that can be expanded up to 12800 (in 2.5MP). The camera offers a full manual mode providing users with maximum creative control. It is equipped with 22 shooting modes and includes a smart auto mode that analyses the situation and activates the appropriate shooting mode. For perfect portraits, the face detection technology has been provided. Additionally, a motion detection technology has been provided that tracks the subject movement for accurate focus and exposure.
Canon PowerShot G11 Point-and-Shoot Digital Camera consists of the i-Contrast functionality that optimises the lighting effects preventing overexposed or underexposed images. Videos can be shot at a resolution of 640x480 pixels at 30fps. It supposedly provides a battery life of up to 390 shots. Finally, it includes a mini output terminal that lets the user display the still shots on any compatible HDTV.
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera
October 5, 2009
The Canon PowerShot SD940 IS is considered to be one of the slimmest digital cameras in the market till date. It is a small perfectly formed gizmo that makes it a suitable device to be slipped into one's pockets or handbags. It sports a 12.1 mega-pixel image sensor that allows users to take blur-free poster sized prints of their images. This Canon PowerShot SD940 IS 12MP Digital Camera is equipped with a 28mm wide angle lens that provides 4x optical zoom factor. Thus now users can enlarge their photos to 4 times its size without causing distortion. It sports a 2.7-inch LCD screen for composing and previewing the images before shooting.
The Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Digital Camera features DIGIC4 image processor for better quality pictures, lower noise and faster response. Its scene detection technology is bets for novices who need assistance at every stage. 22 predefined shooting modes are provided for added convenience. With the light sensitivity ranging between 80 to 1600, the camera allows users to shoot in a variety of lighting situations. Its blink detection technology takes into account if the subject blinks when the shutter is fired. Video can be shot at a high-definition resolution of 720p at 30fps. These videos and photos can be viewed on any compatible HDTV via the device's HDMI interface.
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Compact Digital Camera includes a convenient “Hints and Tips” section wherein useful tips and hints are provided on the LCD monitor while shooting. Available in four attractive colours; blue, black, brown and silver, this is one must have for all photographic enthusiasts.
Canon SX200 Black Digital Camera
October 5, 2009
Canon, one of the largest producers of digital products including cameras, brings you the Canon SX200 Black Digital Camera which has a resolution of 12-megapixels. It supports up to 4x digital zoom and 12x optical zoom functions. Images captured by this camera are displayed on its 3” LCD screen. It provides up to 7 resolution settings.
Its viewfinder feature allows composition without using the LCD screen, thereby saving the battery power. This device can be used for motion recording along with audio. The camera has an aperture/shutter mode, whereby, while you select an aperture, the device selects the appropriate shutter speed. There is a continuous shooting mode that enables you to take photographs while the shutter button is dejected. Images and videos captured could be stored in SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus and HC MMCplus cards.
This digital camera offers USB connectivity, whereby you can connect the camera plug directly into the PC port using a suitable USB cable and view your photos on the your PC. It provides video output connection, whereby it allows you to view the images and videos on the TV by connecting your camera to the TV.
The camera supports auto focus for convenience. Exposure can be set manually as well as automatically. It can be adjusted keeping in mind the level of brightness or darkness to get the best perfect picture. The device offers image modes along with manual ISO overrides. A terminal is set for external flash. Images taken can be given special effects to give a creative look to it. Its self timer allows you to set the camera so as to get yourself in to the photos.
This camera is made of metal, giving it an artistic look and ensuring durability. An nb-51 battery is used to operate this camera which offers a life of up to two hours. A wrist strap and software are supplied along with Canon SX200 Black 12MP Digital Camera which is one among the best powerful and compact cameras in its category.
| General Info | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Model | Canon SX200 Black Digital Camera |
| Colours available | Black |
| Weight | 220g |
| Resolution | 12MP |
| Screen size | 3” |
| Lens type | Zoom lens |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus |
| Optical zoom | 12x |
| Digital zoom | 4x |
| Viewfinder | Yes |
| Focusing | Auto |
| Connectivity | USB, Video Output |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Battery type | nb-51 |
| Battery life | 2 hours |
| Features | |
| External flash terminal | Yes |
| Video function | Yes |
| Self Timer | Yes |
| LCD display | Yes |
| Wrist strap | Yes |
| Image modes | Yes |
