Fast, affordable and feature packed, perfect for newcomers to digital
photography
10.0 megapixels
Genuine Canon 3.3x optical zoom lens
2.5" LCD screen
DiG!C 3 image processor
Face Detection Technology
Motion Detection Technology
Red-eye Correction
Special Scene Modes
ISO 1600
Movie recording with sound
The PowerShot A480 incorporates simple and intuitive operation with features
such as Face Detection, Motion Detection and Red Eye Correction, making it easy
to capture great shots. With 10MP and a Canon 3.3x optical zoom lens these
cameras are capable of capturing images that will produce superb prints up to A3
size. The PowerShot A480 has a slim body for easy portability and the solid
design makes it easy to hold, perfect for first time users and families with
children of all ages.
Precision image quality
10.0 megapixels deliver photo quality prints up to A3 size
Genuine Canon 3.3x optical zoom lens (37mm-122mm) to zoom in to the subject
Canon's DiG!C III for high speed start-up, faster overall processing and
superior image quality
High IS0 1600 to significantly reduce camera shake and subject blur
Perfect portraits of family & friends:
Face Detection Technology for perfect focus, exposure and lighting when
photographing people
Motion Detection Technology to freeze the moment and get clearer action shots
Red-eye Correction for natural-looking portraits
Explore digital photography
2.5" LCD screen for vivid bright and sharp images to view and share your photos
Image inspection tool to check focusing position
Special Scene Modes leave complicated settings up to the camera to ensure you
get the perfect shot
MyColors mode for even more creaticity
Digital movies made easy
High quality continuous movie recording and playback with sound
Optional Accessories
CBK4-300 Battery Charger Kit (Contains charger and 4 x AA Batteries)
AC Adaptor Kit ACK-800 (contains CA-PS800)
Metallic Neck Strap
High-Power Flash HF-DC1
Canon Compact Photo printers and Bubble Jet Direct printers
Leather case PSCS2
Included Accessories
Wrist Strap WS-800
2 x AA Alkaline Batteries
USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
AV Cable AVC-DC300
128MB SD Card
User Guides
Digital Camera Solution Disc including ZoomBrowser EX (PC), ImageBrowser (Mac),TWAIN
Driver (PC), PhotoStitch, CameraWindows, MovieEdit, Apple QuickTime (Win)
Warranty Card
PowerShot A480 Technical Specifications:
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 :15 - 1/2000 sec.
Zoom:Approx. 3.3x Optical, 4x Digital
Focusing:
Focus System:TTL Autofocus
Face Detection:Face Detect, AiAF (5-points), Center
Other Shooting Features:Normal: 50cm-infinity, Macro: 3-50cm (W), 25-50cm (T),
Super Macro: 1-10cm (W)
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 0.8 shots/sec
Self-timer:Approx. 10sec or 2sec delay, or custom.
Control/Balance:
Light Metering Method:Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
Exposure Control Method:Program AE
Exposure Compensation:2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Sensitivity (Equivalent Film Speed):Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
White Balance Modes:Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent
H, Custom
LCD Monitor:2.5 inch LCD monitor (approx 115,000 dots)
Flash:
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)
Selectable Shooting Modes:
Shooting Modes:
Auto, P, SCN (Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Sunset, Fireworks,
Long Shutter, Beach, Aquarium, Foliage, Snow, Super Macro, Movie)
My Colours:Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Colour
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 2GB card at Super Fine Image Setting:
Large: 3648 x 2736 (749), Medium 1: 2816 x 2112 (1181), Medium 2: 2272 x 1704
(1707), Medium 3/Date Stamp: 1600 x 1200 (3235), Small: 640 x 480 (10245),
Widescreen: 3648 x 2048 (1007) - using Fine compression
Movie Frame Rate and Capacity on a 2GB card:Standard: 640x480: 30fps (16min
47sec), 30fps LP (33min 2sec); Medium 320x240: 30fps (46min 33sec)
Other Operations:
Playback Operations:
Red-Eye Correction, Slideshow, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, Advancing and
Reversing through magnified images, Jump, Rotate, Histogram, Overexposure
Warning, Transition Effect
Direct Print, PictBridge, Print/Share:Yes
Interface :
Supported Operating Systems:PC: Windows Vista (incl SP1), XP SP1/SP2; Mac: OS X
v10.4 - v10.5
Computer I/F:USB (mini-B connector)
Video Output:PAL or NTSC selectable
Audio Output:Monaural
Memory Storage:SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus
card
Menu Languages:
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish,
Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Czech,
Hungarian, Turkish, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Thai, Arabic, Romanian,
Ukrainian, Farsi and Japanese
General Features:
Battery:Size AA Alkaline battery (x2) or rechargeable NiMH battery (x2)
NB4-300/NB4-200
Shooting Capacity (full charge):LCD Monitor On 470 shots; Playback 10hours (with
NB-3AH)
Dimensions (W x H x D):92.1 x 62.0 x 31.1mm (ex. protruding parts)
Weight :Approx. 140g