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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS
Your creativity knows no limits with the sleek, compact PowerShot A2100 IS. Engineered with 12.1 megapixels of resolution and a 6x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer, you'll get the awesome image quality you've always dreamed of.

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Features
DesignNew, slim, compact design with chrome accent line in front body.

12.1-megapixelThis 12.1-megapixel camera lets you create impressive large photos of family and friends you'll be proud to display. The high-resolution 4000 x 3000 pixel images taken by the PowerShot A2100 IS can be enlarged up to 13" x 19".

DIGIC 4 Image ProcessorCanon's most advanced image processor, DIGIC 4, delivers evolved Face Detection Technology that keeps every face in every photo looking its very best. The technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you're ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus.

3.0-inch LCDThe PowerShot A2100 IS's 3.0-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear and bright picture. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.

Smart AUTOJust set the Canon PowerShot A2100 IS to Smart AUTO and you're ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture-taking every time. It's a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered.

Shooting ModesAdvanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions. With 18 Shooting Modes including 9 Special Scene Modes, you're ready for whatever shot comes your way.

Uses 2 AA-size batteriesConveniently, you don't need to worry about running out or recharging of batteries. Since AA-size batteries can be purchased at any store, simply get new ones locally.

Print/Share Button The PowerShot A2100 IS's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the PowerShot A2100 IS to a Canon PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printer or SELPHY Compact Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print!

Specifications
Type of CameraCompact digital still camera with built-in flash, 6x Optical/4x Digital/24x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System

Lens
Focal Length6.4-38.4mm f/3.2-5.9 (35mm film equivalent: 36-216mm)

Digital Zoom4x

Focusing RangeNormal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity Macro: 0.4 in.-1.6 ft./1-50cm (W)

Autofocus SystemTTL Autofocus

Aperture and Shutter
Maximum Aperturef/3.2 (W) - f/5.9 (T)

Shutter Speed15-1/1600 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.

Flash
Built-in FlashAuto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro

Flash Range1-11.5 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto)

Recycling Time10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.0V)

Flash Exposure CompensationN/A

Image Capture Device
Type12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)

Total PixelsApprox. 12.7 Megapixels

Effective PixelsApprox. 12.1 Megapixels

View Finder & Monitor
ViewfinderN/A

LCD Monitor3.0-inch TFT color LCD

LCD PixelsApprox. 230,000 pixels

LCD Coverage100%

Exposure Control
ISO SensitivityAuto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index)

Light Metering MethodEvaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF ** Metering frame is fixed to the center

Exposure Control MethodProgram AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock

Exposure Compensation+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments

White Balance
White Balance ControlAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

Shooting Specifications
Shooting ModesAuto, Easy, P, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Long Shutter), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie

Self-TimerActivates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom

Wireless ControlN/A

Continuous ShootingApprox. 1.1 fps (Large/Fine)

Storage
Storage MediaSD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card

File FormatDesign rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1

Image CompressionNormal, Fine

JPEG Compression ModeStill Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural))

Interface
Computer InterfaceUSB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack)

Video OutNTSC/PAL

Audio OutMonaural

OtherMemory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable

Power
Power Source1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2) 2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x2) (NB-3AH) 3. AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (optional)

Shooting CapacityStill Image: approx. 160 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 400 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery)

Playback TimeApprox. 540 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 660 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery (NB-3AH))

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B & H Foto & Electronics 4.5
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Buy.com 5.0
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