Canon PowerShot A80

Featuring a high-tech design with aluminum front cover and metallic handgrip, the Canon PowerShot A80 combines a sense of both the modern and the traditional. Despite its entry-level designation in Canon's digital lineup, the easy-to-operate, 4-megapixel PowerShot A80 is a surprisingly advanced model with sophisticated optics and manual controls. It also features a twisting LCD screen.

Optics and Resolution
The PowerShot A80 offers a 4-megapixel CCD sensor that produces images up to 2272 x 1704 pixels for photo-quality 11 x 14 inch enlargements. Other resolution modes include 1600 x 1200, 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480. The 3x zoom lens has a focal length of 7.8-23.4mm (equivalent to 38-114mm in 35mm photography). It also incorporates a 3.6x digital zoom for a total 11x zoom. The PowerShot A80 also features Canon's nine-point AiAF system for focusing accuracy, shutter speeds of 15 to 1/1,500 second, and fast sequence shooting at a rate of 2.2 frames per second (fps).

Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the A80 can also record up to 3 minutes of video with sound. It has two resolution settings: 320 x 240, and 160 x 120. You can record for up to 3 minutes per clip in either resolution. Note that you cannot use the optical zoom when in movie mode. The included 32 MB memory card can hold 91 seconds of video at the highest setting.

More Features
The PowerShot A80 has a 1.5-inch variable-angle LCD monitor that gives you even more shooting options. Turn the LCD monitor 180 degrees toward the front of the camera and the A80 will display your choice of a mirror image or a non-reversed image to give you a true view of your actual shot.

Offering a wider scope for photographic experimentation, Canon has also included manual, aperture priority, and shutter priority exposure modes. These modes are supported by a metering system that boasts evaluative, center-weighted average and spot options.

Canon's DIGIC (DIGital Imaging Core) processor ensures excellent color rendition and white balance for every shot, as well as super-fast auto focusing, noise-free imaging, and advanced flash exposure performance.

• Shooting Modes: Auto, Creative (P, Av, Tv, M, Custom 1, Custom 2), Programmed Image Control Zone, Image (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Stitch Assist, Movie)
• White Balance Control: Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or Custom
• Built-in flash with auto, red-eye reduction, on/of, and slow sync modes; 10-second recycle time
• Maximum Aperture: f/2.8/ 8.0 (W), f/4.9/ 8.0 (T)
• Photo Effects: Vivid Color, Neutral Color, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White
• Continuous shooting mode: 2.2 shots per second with LCD and Large/Fine mode off
• Self timer with 2 and 10 second options

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on CompactFlash Type I memory cards; a 32 MB card is included. When shooting in Large/Normal mode, you can store 54 images on the included memory card. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB 1.1, which means the camera can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Power and Size
The camera is powered by 4 AA batteries (alkalines included, NiMH rechargeables recommended). It measures 4.1 by 2.5 by 1.4 inches and weighs 8.8 ounces (excluding battery).

What's In The Box
This package includes the PowerShot A80 digital camera, 32 MB CompactFlash memory card, four AA alkaline batteries, USB and AV cables, and wrist strap. It also comes with ArcSoft Camera Suite and Digital Camera Solutions CD-ROMs with imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

From the Manufacturer
Inside the PowerShot A80's gleaming metal case are all the sophisticated Canon technology and advanced shooting features that put this camera in a class by itself. Exquisitely compact and simple to operate, yet remarkably affordable; the A80 allows anyone to create lively, memorable images straight out of the box.

High-Resolution 4 Megapixel CCD with High-Performance Features
Terrific image quality has never been easier. The PowerShot A80 has 4.0 megapixels. So colors are vivid; details, perfect. And the A80 is loaded with features usually found only on high-end cameras like the Intelligent Orientation Sensor to automatically display pictures right side up and the 14 Mode Dial that lets you shoot effortlessly, anywhere.

3.0x Optical, 3.6x Digital, 11x Combined Zoom
The PowerShot A80 features an authentic Canon 3x optical zoom for close-ups that amaze and inspire. This powerfully precise zoom lens has a total zooming range of 11x. And Canon has engineered it to ensure that zooming is fast and continuous, so nothing gets in the way of your fun.

Advanced Imaging Technology Improves Every Photo
Canon's exclusive DIGIC Imaging Processor takes the camera's 4.0 megapixel CCD to new heights. DIGIC delivers speedier processing, for greater agility, more accurate autofocus and highly natural image quality.

iSAPS Technology is an entirely new scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC Imaging Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Selectable 9-point AiAF and Single-Point AF
With the PowerShot A80 you've got choices. For super-easy, accurate focus there's center-point AF. Or opt for the camera's advanced 9-point AiAF system when subjects are away from center frame. Whatever you choose, you'll get sharply focused shots every time--whether you're holding the camera vertically or horizontally.

An LCD Monitor with a New Twist
The PowerShot A80 has a Variable-Angle LCD Monitor that gives you even more shooting options. Turn the LCD monitor 180-degree toward the front of the camera and the A80 displays your choice of a mirror image or a non-reversed image, to give you a true view of your actual shot. Now you can create brilliant pictures, no matter where you're standing.

Create Exciting 3 Minute Movies with Sound and Special Effects
Shoot, edit and playback sound movie clips right on your camera with the PowerShot A80's enhanced Movie Mode with PhotoEffects. The PhotoEffects tools include Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia and Black & White. Your photos and movies will never be the same again.

Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Among the many convenient features of the PowerShot A80, the Intelligent Orientation Sensor can tell whether you shot your photo vertically or horizontally. It automatically adjusts AF, AE and white balance and makes sure that your photos are oriented correctly when you download them to your computer.

Canon Direct Printing

• Bubble Jet Direct Photo Printers: For desktop large-format printing, try one of the Bubble Jet Direct Photo Printers which allow you to print directly in one of two ways: plug the compatible PowerShot camera into the Bubble Jet Direct Photo Printer using the supplied cable, or simply insert a memory card with supplied adapter. You can also connect the printer to your computer for more options. Print high resolution borderless images in post card size or 8.5" x 11" size within minutes.
• Card Photo Printers: Card Photo Printers let you produce versatile fun credit card size prints or post card size prints in just three easy steps: connect, select and print. Control the printer right from your camera's LCD monitor. Prints Dye-Sublimated credit card size or post card size--fast. Bordered and borderless options are available. Available paper types let you create mini or credit card size labels. You can even take the CP-300 printer to a party or an outdoor picnic using its included battery.

Kit Contents:

• PowerShot A80 Body
• Wrist Strap WS-200
• AV Cable AVC-DC100
• Interface Cable IFC-300PCU
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
• ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM
• Compact Flash Card FC-32M
• 4 AA-type Alkaline Batteries