| Features |
| Loaded with Features | | With the PowerShot A490, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 10.0 Megapixel camera lets you create impressive large photos of family and friends you'll be proud to display.
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| Smart AUTO | | Just set the Canon PowerShot A490 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.
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| Low Light mode | | Low Light mode enables great shots in dimly lit situations, while Smart Flash Exposure technology enables the user to balance the flash to avoid over or under exposure.
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| Smart Flash Exposure | | Smart Flash Exposure is a technology that can produce excellent flash exposures across a wide range of conditions, and helps ensure against over- or under-exposed images. The detail and color of your photo remain intact and truer to life even in challenging lighting.
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| Big Screen | | The PowerShot A490's 2.5-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.
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| Get the Power Anywhere | |
Conveniently, 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.
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| Specifications |
| Type of Camera
| | Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3.3x Optical/Approx. 4x Digital/Approx. 13x Combined Zoom
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| Lens |
| Focal Length
| | 6.6 (W) - 21.6 (T)mm - 35mm (film equivalent: 37 - 122mm)
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| Digital Zoom
| | Approx. 4x
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| Focusing Range
| | Normal: 2 in. (5 cm) - infinity (W), 9.8 in. (25 cm) - infinity (T)
Macro: 0.4 in - 1.6 ft. (W), 9.8 in. - 1.6 ft. (T) (1 - 50 cm (W), 25 - 50 (T))
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| Autofocus System
| | TTL Autofocus
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| Aperture and Shutter |
| Maximum Aperture
| | f/3.0 (W) - f/5.8 (T)
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| Shutter Speed
| | 1 - 1/2000 sec. 15 - 1/2000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)
Shutter speeds differ depending on the shooting mode.
Shutter speed available in Long Shutter: 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1 (Unit: sec.)
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| Flash |
| Built-in Flash
| | Auto, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Shutter Sync: 1st curtain, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Smart Flash Exposure
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| Flash Range | | 12 in. - 9.8 ft (W), 12 in. - 6.6 ft. (T) (30 cm - 3.0 m (W), 30 cm - 2.0 (T))
Image brightness may diminish depending on the shooting distance.
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| Recycling Time | | 10 sec. or less (battery voltage: 3.0 V)
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| Flash Exposure Compensation
| | N/A
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| Image Capture Device |
| Type | | 10.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
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| Total Pixels
| | Approx. 10.3 Megapixels
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| Effective Pixels
| | Approx. 10.0 Megapixels
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| View Finder & Monitor |
| Viewfinder | | N/A
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| LCD Monitor
| | 2.5-inch type
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| LCD Pixels
| | Approx. 115,000 dots
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| LCD Coverage
| | Approx. 100%
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| Exposure Control |
| ISO Sensitivity
| | Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 (Standard Output Sensitivity. Recommended Exposure Index)
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| Light Metering Method
| | Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Facial brightness is evaluated in Face AiAF (5-point)
** Fixed to the center
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| Exposure Control Method
| | Program AE; AE Lock
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| Exposure Compensation | | +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
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| Shooting Specifications |
| Shooting Modes
| | Auto, P, Special Scene (Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Low Light, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Long Shutter), Movie
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| Photo Effects
| | My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Color*
*Adjustment of contrast, sharpness and saturation.
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| Self-Timer
| | Approx. 10-sec. delay/approx. 2.sec. delay/custom*
Shooting start time (0-10 sec. (in 1-second increments), 15/20/30 sec.) and number of shots (1 - 10 shots (in 1-shot increments)) can be specified.
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| Wireless Control
| | N/A
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| Continuous Shooting | | Approx. 0.9 shot/sec. approx. 2.5 shots/sec. in Low Light)
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| Storage |
| Storage Media | | SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
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| File Format | | Design rule for camera file system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
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| Interface |
| Computer Interface | | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (mini-B jack)
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| Video Out | | NTSC/PAL
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| Audio Out | | Monaural
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| Other
| | Memory 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
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| Power |
| Power Source
| | 1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
2. AA NiMH batteries (NB-3AH) (x2)
3. Compact Power Adapter CA-PS800 (available accessory)
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| Shooting Capacity | | Still Image: approx. 150 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 400 shots (AA-size NiMH Battery (NB-3AH)) *
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| Playback Time | | Approx. 8 hours. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 10 hours (AA-size NiMH Battery)
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