Canon PowerShot A50 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon PowerShot A50 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon PowerShot A50 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon PowerShot A50 manual and always important Canon PowerShot A50 lens which makes the Canon PowerShot A50 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon PowerShot A50 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon PowerShot A50 kit or bundle, is the Canon PowerShot A50 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon PowerShot A50 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Canon PowerShot A50 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number A50
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $499.00
Price Update Date 2004-04-15
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Weight 290 g
10.1 oz
Weight With Batteries? With
Size 103 x 68 x 37 mm
4.1 x 2.7 x 1.5 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 1280x960, 640x480
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 1.30
CCD Size (inches) 1/3"
CCD Filter Type CMYG
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 28 - 70 mm
Zoom Ratio 2.50x
Digital Zoom No
Auto Focus Yes
Manual Focus No
Normal Focus Range 50 cm to Infinity
20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 17 - 50 cm
6.9 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area 88 x 66 mm
3.5 x 2.6 in
Min Aperture f/11.0
Max Aperture f/2.6
Aperture Range Description f/2.6 - f/4.0 (wide-tele), f/11 (all focal lengths)
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real-image optical zoom
Optical VF Accuracy 79%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 95%
LCD Size (inches) 2.0
Exposure ISO Settings 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 5
Manual White Balance No
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Matrix, Averaging
Spot Metering No
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Full Manual Exposure No
Self Timer 10 seconds
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 4
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 3.5
Flash Range Description 0.17-3.5m (0.6-11.5ft) Wide Angle, 0.17-2.5m (0.6-8.2 ft) telephoto
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1
Memory Included (MB) 8.0
CCD Raw Format Yes
Compressed Format JPEG
Connectivity Video Out Yes
External Connections Serial
Included Software Ulead PhotoImpact 4.0, PhotoStitch 2.1 (2.0 for Mac), TimeTunnel 2.2 (1.6 for Mac), Zoom Browser, Photoshop Plug-In 2.2 (Mac), TWAIN 2.2
OS Compatibility Win95, Win98, WinNT4.0, MacOS 7.5.3 or better
Performance Timing Startup Time 5.8 seconds
Shutdown Time 4.0 seconds
Record -> Play (max res) 11.0 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.2 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res 4.0 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 2.0 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res 999
Download speed, KB/second 4.7
Power Battery Form Factor Custom
Usable Battery Types NiMH, Lithium (2CR5)
Batteries Included 1 x 2CR5 Lithium disposable
Battery Charger Included No
More Information Notes & Features Optional rechargeable battery/charger (list $100) really is a must-buy: Add this cost to the price of the camera!

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon PowerShot A50 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon PowerShot A50 power grip. Check the features and capabilities. Know how to quickly change settings for light and indoor or outdoor settings. There is no film, so speed settings is not required - however you can set the frame rate on the Canon PowerShot A50 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon PowerShot A50 even allows you take a fast sequence of pictures when the setting is set for it - and can take intermittent action shots, catching it all on disk.

Canon PowerShot A50 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Canon PowerShot A50 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon PowerShot A50 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon PowerShot A50 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon PowerShot A50, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon PowerShot A50 camera or Canon PowerShot A50 lenses while you are shopping, this is the only way you will find out what the location has to offer, and if there is some other product they are trying to push.

All in all the Canon PowerShot A50 camera is an excellent purchase and will provide you with excellent picture taking for years and tears, provided you maintain and care for your Canon PowerShot A50 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon PowerShot A50 powergrip digital camera.

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