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Canon PowerShot A510

Reviewed June 2005

Specifications

Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion

Physical

Width 90.7 mm (3.6") Height 64 mm (2.5")
Depth 38.4 mm (1.5") Weight 180 g (6.3 oz)
(Without card or batteries).
Power 2 AA alkaline batteries included. Options CompactFlash memory cards, Ni-MH batteries, AC Adapter, Lens Converters.

Photographic

LCD Screen 1.8" TFT LCD with 115,000 pixels. Sensitivity Auto, 50, 100, 200 and 400 ISO.
Metering Evaluative, Centre-weighted and Spot White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom.
Exposure Modes Program AE, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Auto and scene modes. Focus

TTL 9 point AF + Light assist; or single point focus.

Shutter type Mechanical +
Electronic
Shutter Speed 15 sec. to 1/2000 sec. (Noise Reduction below 1.3 sec.)
Viewfinder Optical Flash Modes Auto, Red-eye Reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Reduction On, Slow Synchro.
Exposure Compensation -2 EV to +2 EV
in 0.3EV
increments
Flash Range
(ISO at Auto)
Wide:
45 cm - 3.5 m
(1.5ft. - 11.5ft.)
Tele:
45 cm - 2.2 m
(1.5ft. - 7.2ft.)
Macro:
30 - 45 cm
(11.8in. - 1.5ft.)
Self-Timer 10 or 2 sec Burst Mode 2.3 fps

Technical

Sensor type CCD
Sensor Size 1/2.5"
Number of pixels 3.3 million pixels, 3.2 million effective approx. Image sizes (resolution)

2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1024 x 768
640 x 480

Time between photos
(High res. JPEG)
1 secs. between 1st 2nd Start Time 2 seconds approx. (Depending on the use of a startup image and sound.)
Lens 5.8 - 23.2 mm Starting Apertures Wide: f2.6
Telephoto: f5.5
35mm equivalent 35 to 140 mm Normal Focusing distance

45 cm (1.5 ft) to infinity

USB

USB 1.1

Macro Focusing distance (approx) Wide Angle:
5 - 45 cm
(9.8 - 18")
Tele:
30 - 45 cm
(11.8in. - 1.5ft.)
Video out NTSC or PAL
Selected in menu
Image Capacity
(with 16MB card
Superfine res)
2048 = 9
1600
= 14
1024 = 25
640 = 56
Memory Card Provided 16 MB SD
(Secure Digital)
Panoramic mode Yes with
Stitch Assist
Image formats JPEG Movie mode Yes with sound.
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Introduction
Ergonomics
Characteristics
Image Quality
Interface & Software
Camera Views
Test Photos
Specifications
Our Opinion




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