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Canon PowerShot A50

Canon's "Digital ELPHs" goes megapixel plus - great picture quality, superb portability!

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Reference: Datasheet
Review First Posted: 7/10/1999

MSRP $499 US

General
Model Name:	Canon PowerShot A50
Model Number:	A50
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$499.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-27
Date Available:
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:
Operating System:
Weight:	10.2 oz (290 g)
Weight With Batteries?	With
Size:	4.1 x 2.7 x 1.5 in. (103 x 68 x 37 mm)
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution:
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	1.20
CCD Size (inches):	1/3"
CCD Filter Type:	CMYG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:
Quality Levels:
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 70 mm
Zoom Ratio:	2.50x
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:
Auto Focus Assist Light?
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	No
Manual Focus Steps:	n/a
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 20.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	17 - 50 cm 6.9 - 20.4 in
Min Macro Area:	88 x 66 mm 3.5 x 2.6 in
Min Aperture:	f/11.0
Max Aperture:	f/2.6
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.6 - f/4.0 (wide-tele), f/11 (all focal lengths)
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Real-image optical zoom
Optical VF Accuracy:	79%
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:	95%
LCD Size (inches):	2.0
LCD Resolution (pixels):
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200, 400
ISO Rating Max:	400
Number of White Balance Settings:	5
White Balance Settings:
Manual White Balance:	No
Longest Shutter Time:
Shortest Shutter Time:
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	Matrix, Averaging
Spot Metering:	No
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:	10 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	4
Flash Modes:	Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	3.5
Flash Range Description:	0.17-3.5m (0.6-11.5ft) Wide Angle, 0.17-2.5m (0.6-8.2 ft) telephoto
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CompactFlash Type 1
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	8.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	Yes
Compressed Format:	JPEG
Movie File Format:
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial
Other Connection:
Included Software:	Ulead PhotoImpact 4.0, PhotoStitch 2.1 (2.0 for Mac), TimeTunnel 2.2 (1.6 for Mac), Zoom Browser, Photoshop Plug-In 2.2 (Mac), TWAIN 2.2
OS Compatibility:	Win95, Win98, WinNT4.0, MacOS 7.5.3 or better
Performance Timing
Startup Time:	5.800 seconds
Shutdown Time:	4.000 seconds
Play -> Record:
Record -> Play (max res):	11.000 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:	1.000 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.200 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:	4.000 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	2.000 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:	999
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):
Movie Sec @ Max Res:
Movie Sec @ Min Res:
Download speed, KB/second:	4.70
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Custom
Usable Battery Types:	NiMH, Lithium (2CR5)
Batteries Included:	1 x 2CR5 Lithium disposable
Battery Charger Included:	No
More Information
Notes & Features:	Optional rechargeable battery/charger (list $100) really is a must-buy: Add this cost to the price of the camera!
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Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website