Canon PowerShot A650 IS Review
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September 19th, 2007
Summary
Canon's extremely popular A Series reaches a milestone with the PowerShot A650 IS, its new top-of-the-line camera. 12.1 megapixels offers unparalleled resolution for a compact camera, while the powerful 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer Technology delivers clear, blur-free images in low light and all through the zoom range. Hallmark A Series value includes Canon's latest generation DIGIC III Image Processor with enhanced Face Detection Technology, ISO 1600 and Red-eye Correction for sharp, superior quality images.
Specs
Megapixels 12.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom 6 X
Digital Zoom 4 X
Image Sensor CCD
Max Aperture f/2.8
Min Aperture f/4.8
Max Focal Length 44.4 mm
Min Focal Length 7.4 mm
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
Minimum Shutter Speed 15 sec
Image Format JPEG
Focus Modes Automatic, Manual
Exposure Settings Program, Automatic, Manual, Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority
ISO Equivalencies 100, 800, 400, 200, 80, 1600, 3200
Metering Characteristics Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Macro Focusing Range 1-50 cm
Minimum Focusing Range 19.7 in
CCD Size 1/1.7"
Number Of CCD Pixels 12.4 Million
Features LCD Screen Size 2.5 in
Viewfinder Real-image zoom
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Self Timer Yes
Self Timer Delay 10 sec, 2 sec
White Balance Custom, Automatic, Presets
Continuous Shooting Speed 1.3 fps
Memory Flash Memory Type 32 MB flash - SD Memory Card
Recording Method SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Card
Connectors Connectors 1 x USB ( mini-USB Type B ), 1 x composite video/audio output
Included Cable Types A/V , USB
Miscellaneous Included Components Wrist strap
Included Software Drivers & Utilities, Canon PhotoStitch, Canon ZoomBrowser EX, Canon ImageBrowser
Product Line PowerShot
Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
Camera Type Digital camera - point and shoot
General Product Info Weight 10.6 oz