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Canon PowerShot A420

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Sensor size: 1/3"; Effective MP number: 4; Focal length: 39-125; Optical zoom: 3.2; Image stabilization: is absent; Macro shooting, from (cm): 1; Viewfinder: optic; Continuous shooting (fps): 0.8; Screen ("): 1.8; Memory cards types: SD, MMC; Power source: AA; Material: plastic; Dimensions (mm): 103.3x51.8x40.2
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Canon PowerShot A420
Panel:1/3", 4 MPix
Focal length:39-125 mm
Lens aperture:f/2.8 - f/5.1
Snapshot size:2272 x 1704 px
ISO range:64-400
Burst shooting:0.8 fps
Screen:1.8 ''
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Specifications PowerShot A420
Colour
Camera typedigital compact
Sensor
SensorCCD (CCD)
Sensor size1/3"
Effective MP number4
Maximum image size2272 x 1704 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)64-400
Lens
Aperturef/2.8 - f/5.1
Focal length39-125 mm
Optical zoom3.2
Image stabilizationis absent
Macro shooting, from1 cm
Photo shooting
Exposure compensation± 2 EV, in 1/3 EV increments
Exposure modesauto
Metering systempoint
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
File recording formatsAVI
Maximum video lengthtime limit / 3 min /
Focus
Autofocus modesone shot
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptic
Shutter speed15 – 1/2000 sec / for shutter speeds from 1/6 s to 1 s, the noise reduction function is used /
Continuous shooting0.8 fps
Screen
Screen size1.8 '' / adjustable brightness /
Screen resolution77 thousand pixels
Memory and communications
Memory cards typesSD, MMC
Flash
Built-in flash
Application range3 m / auto, manual flash on/off, low speed sync, red-eye reduction /
Power source
Power sourceAA / x2 /
General
Underwater box modelWP-510
Materialplastic
Dimensions (WxHxD)103.3x51.8x40.2 mm / excluding protruding parts /
Weight150 g
Added to E-Catalogmarch 2006
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Additional features digital camera Canon PowerShot A420:
  • The camera is equipped with a DIGIC II processor and supports iSAPS1 technology, which provides high-speed data processing, fast response of the control system

From the press release:

The Canon PowerShot A420, a model of the popular A-series, provides consumers with an unrivaled combination of easy-to-use features, a comfortable body and excellent image quality at an entry-level camera price.

The Canon PowerShot A420 is an easy-to-use and affordable camera with a 4.0 megapixel CCD sensor, 3.2x optical zoom (approx. 11x combo zoom), 15 shooting modes, VGA movie recording and 5 -point AiAF intelligent autofocus system.

Second only to the PowerShot A540, the Canon PowerShot A420 is perfect for first-time digital camera buyers and experienced photographers looking for an extra camera they can take with them.

"Since the launch of the PowerShot A5 in 1998, the A-series has helped millions of European consumers switch to digital cameras," said Mr. Mogens Jensen, head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. photography more accessible than ever."

The new PowerShot A420 is designed to make it easy for anyone to take great photos. The compact, lightweight body is ergonomically shaped for a comfortable grip, while conveniently located buttons provide easy access to key camera functions. The bright 1.8-inch LCD has Grid Line Display modes to help frame composition and Night Display for night-time operation. The PowerShot A420's 5-point Intelligent AF system ensures that your subject is quickly and accurately focused, even if it's not in the centre of the frame, for sharp photos. The AF assist beam helps you focus when the subject is dark. Also, the PowerShot A420 has a Super Macro mode that allows you to shoot small objects that are at a distance of 1 cm from the lens.

Preset special scene modes such as Indoor, Beach and Snow let you take pictures in challenging lighting conditions. Colour Accent or Colour Swap modes allow you to achieve more impressive colour effects in photos and video clips, giving you more creative freedom. Users can select a specific colour and make it darker or lighter using the Colour Accent feature, or replace it with another colour using the Colour Swap feature. The cameras also have a My Colours feature that provides more colour customization options.

Due to the growing popularity of widescreen TVs in Europe, Canon has included a new Widescreen Photo mode in the camera. Users can shoot panoramic photos in 16:9 format for viewing on a widescreen TV or printing on wide-format paper with SELPHY3 compact photo printers.