Canon PowerShot A80 Camera Review

There is a lot you can expect to receive from your new Canon PowerShot A80 digital camera. You can expect reliable quality and consistent picture taking. You can also expect to receive some Canon PowerShot A80 accessories with your camera. You'll get the Canon PowerShot A80 manual and always important Canon PowerShot A80 lens which makes the Canon PowerShot A80 digital SLR camera worthy of having. One item you will likely want to purchase in addition to your Canon PowerShot A80 accessories, if it does not come packaged in a Canon PowerShot A80 kit or bundle, is the Canon PowerShot A80 leather case. These cases help to preserve your camera and protecting the Canon PowerShot A80 body housing the digital camera parts and memory sticks or cards.

Canon PowerShot A80 Digital Camera Specifications

General Model Number A80
Camera Format Compact
Currently Manufactured No
Retail Price $499.00
Street Price $236.31
Price Update Date 2005-02-16
Date Available 2003-10-31
Remote Control No
Tripod Mount Yes
Operating System Windows, MacOS
Weight 250 g
8.7 oz
Weight With Batteries? No
Size 103 x 65 x 35 mm
4.1 x 2.5 x 1.4 in
Image Capture Image Resolution 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480
Movie Resolution 320x240, 160x120
Aspect Ratio 4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels) 4.00
CCD Size (inches) 1/1.8"
CCD Filter Type RGBG
CCD Manufacturer Unknown CCD
Movie Audio Yes
Quality Levels 3
Lens Focal Length (35mm equivalent) 38 - 114 mm
Zoom Ratio 3.00x
Digital Zoom Yes
Digital Zoom Values 3.6x
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus Type 9-point AiAF, center point AF
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focus Range 5 cm to Infinity
2.0 in to Infinity
Max Aperture f/2.8
Aperture Range Description f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.9 (tele) - ???
Lens Thread Type None
Display Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical VF Type Real-image
LCD Viewfinder Yes
LCD Size (inches) 1.5
Max Playback Zoom 10.00
Exposure ISO Settings 50, 100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max 400
Number of White Balance Settings 7
White Balance Settings Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Custom
Manual White Balance Yes
Longest Shutter Time 15
Shortest Shutter Time 1/2000
Exp Adj Range 2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size 0.33 EV
Metering Modes Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center)
Spot Metering Yes
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Full Manual Exposure Yes
Self Timer 2 or 10
Flash Internal Flash Yes
No of Flash Modes 3
Flash Modes Auto, On / Off
Flash Range Default ISO (meters) 4.4
Flash Range Description 45cm - 4.4m (W) / 2.5m (T) (at ISO AUTO equivalent)
Ext Flash No
Image Storage Usable Memory Types CompactFlash Type 1
Other Memory Types None
Uncompressed Format None
CCD Raw Format No
Compressed Format JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Movie File Format AVI (MotionJPEG) w/ WAV audio
Connectivity Video Out Yes
Video Mode Switchable Yes
External Connections USB 1.1
Other Connection DC In
Included Software ArcSoft PhotoImpression, ArcSoft VideoImpression
OS Compatibility Windows, MacOS
Performance Timing Movie Sec @ Max Res 180
Movie Sec @ Min Res 180
Power Battery Form Factor 4 x AA
Usable Battery Types Alkaline disposable or NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included 4 x AA alkaline disposable
Battery Charger Included No

When purchasing this digital camera, give it a full Canon PowerShot A80 review. Check the buttons and screen, make certain it fits your hand, or purchase the Canon PowerShot A80 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 A80 digital camera for the video or for quick display settings. Your Canon PowerShot A80 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 A80 Power Grip

Before you purchase, check to see what Canon PowerShot A80 rebate is available, if at all. And if you are not able to supplement the purchase of additional Canon PowerShot A80 accessories from the savings set forth by a rebate - try to find the Canon PowerShot A80 wholesale priced from a distribution outlet. Once you know which camera you want, in this case the Canon PowerShot A80, it is just a matter of finding it for the best price. Don;t be afraid to ask questions about the Canon PowerShot A80 camera or Canon PowerShot A80 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 A80 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 A80 digital SLR camera. Enjoy your new find and take your memories with you wherever you may roam - with the Canon PowerShot A80 powergrip digital camera.

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