Canon PowerShot A610 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon PowerShot A610 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon PowerShot A610 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon PowerShot A610 manual and always important Canon PowerShot A610 lens which makes the Canon PowerShot A610 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon PowerShot A610 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon PowerShot A610 kit or bundle, is the Canon PowerShot A610 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon PowerShot A610 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Canon PowerShot A610 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number A610
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured Yes
Retail Price $299.00
Street Price $247.58
Price Update Date 2006-09-21
Date Available 2005-09-14
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 235 g
8.2 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 105 x 66 x 49 mm
4.1 x 2.6 x 1.9 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480
Movie Resolution 640x480, 160x120
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 5.00
CCD Size (inches) 1/1.8"
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 35 - 140 mm
Zoom Ratio 4.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 4.0x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Min Illum 0.1250
Normal Focus Range 45 cm to Infinity
18.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range 1 - 45 cm
0.4 - 18.4 in
Min Macro Area 22 x 16 mm
0.9 x 0.6 in
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.1 (tele) - f/???
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real-image optical zoom
Optical VF Accuracy 82%
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD VF Accuracy 100%
LCD Size (inches) 2.0
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
Number of White Balance Settings 8
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater, Custom
Manual White Balance Yes
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Evaluative, Center-weighted Average, Spot
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 5
Flash Modes Auto, On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction On/Off
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 4.2
Flash Range Description 1.5–13.8 ft./45cm – 4.2m (WIDE), 1.5–9.8 ft./45cm – 3.0m (TELE); Macro: 0.8–1.5 ft./25–45cm
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types SD/MMC
Memory Included (MB) 16.0
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format AVI (Motion JPEG)
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
Other Connection DC In
Included Software Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing Startup Time 1.4 seconds
Shutdown Time 1.8 seconds
Play -> Record 1.0 seconds
Record -> Play (max res) 2.3 seconds
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus 0.2 seconds
Shutter Lag, Prefocus 0.1 seconds
Cycle Time Max Res 1.1 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res 1.1 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res 999
Continuous Mode Rate (fps) 2.4
Download speed, KB/second 1501.0
Power Battery Form Factor 4 x AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included No
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon PowerShot A610 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon PowerShot A610 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 A610 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon PowerShot A610 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 A610 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Canon PowerShot A610 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon PowerShot A610 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon PowerShot A610 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon PowerShot A610, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon PowerShot A610 camera or Canon PowerShot A610 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 A610 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 A610 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon PowerShot A610 powergrip digital camera.

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