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With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly-curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A490 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone else who craves style and convenience. The 10.0-megapixel resolution and 3.3x optical zoom make it easy to capture the action in dazzling color and brilliant detail. The DIGIC III Image processor keeps it all looking sharp. A bright, bold 2.5-inch LCD makes shooting and playback a genuine pleasure.Affordable, easy and fun, the PowerShot A490 uses Canon know-how to let everyone take great 10.0-megapixel photos. Its compact, lightweight design slips easily into any pocket.

Product Identifiers

BrandCanon

MPN4258B001

UPC0013803120059

ModelA490

eBay Product ID (ePID)100065474

Product Key Features

Digital Zoom4x

Battery TypeAA

ColorSilver

ConnectivityUSB

FeaturesFace Detection, Histogram Display, Exif Print Support, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Direct Print, Audio Recording, Red-Eye Correction, Motion Detection, AE/FE Lock, AF Lock, Orientation Detection, DPOF Support, Resizing an Image, PictBridge Support, Digital Image Rotation, Cropping an Image, USB 2.0 Compatibility, Automatic Face Tracking, Digital Tele-Converter, Scene Detection Technology, Red Eye Fix, I-Contrast System (Intelligent Contrast Correction), Rgb Primary Color Filter

SeriesCanon PowerShot

Optical Zoom3.3x

Dimensions

Depth1.2in

Width3.68in

Item Weight6.17 Oz.

Height2.43in

Additional Product Features

Screen DetailsLCD Display-Tft Active Matrix-2.5"-Color

Exposure Compensation±2 Ev Range, in 1/3 Ev Steps

Light SensitivityIso 800, Iso Auto, Iso 400, Iso 1600, Iso 200, Iso 100, Iso 80

Sensor TypeCCD

Shooting ModesFrame Movie Mode

Macro Focus Range1-50cm

Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera37-122mm

Face DetectionYes

Special EffectsNeutral, Black & White, Sepia, Vivid Audio, Custom Effect

Camera Flash FeaturesFlash OFF!, Af Illuminator, Fill-In Flash, Slow Sync, Red-Eye Reduction Flash, Front Sync Flash, Auto Flash

White BalanceAuto, Tungsten (Preset), Cloudy (Preset), Fluorescent (Preset), Daylight / Sunny (Preset)

Focus AdjustmentAutomatic

Battery Form FactorStandard Form Factor

Operating System SupportedMicrosoft Windows XP, Apple Mac Os X 10.4-10.6, Mississippi Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mississippi Windows 7, Mississippi Windows XP Sp2

Expansion Slot1X SD Memory Card

MAX Shutter SPEED1/2000 Sec

Sensor Size1/2.3in

Display Size2.5in

Still Image FormatExif 2.2, Dpof 1.1, JPEG

Exposure ModesProgram, Automatic

Microphone Operation Modemono

Display RotationBuilt-In

Digital Video FormatAvi, Mjpeg, Motion JPEG

Screen Size2.0".5"

Light Sensitivity MAX1600

TypePoint & Shoot

Maximum Resolution10.0MP

Display TypeLCD

Sensor Resolution10.0MP

Exposure MeteringEvaluative, SPOT, Center-Weighted

Min Shutter SPEED15 Sec

MAX Video Resolution640x480

Additional FeaturesFace Detection, Histogram Display, Exif Print Support, Not Interchangeable Lenses, Direct Print, Audio Recording, Red-Eye Correction, Motion Detection, Resizing an Image, Orientation Detection, PictBridge Support, Af Lock, Digital Image Rotation, Ae/Fe Lock, USB 2.0 Compatibility, Cropping an Image, Automatic Face Tracking, Digital Tele-Converter, Scene Detection Technology, Red Eye Fix, I-Contrast System (Intelligent Contrast Correction), Dpof Support, Rgb Primary Color Filter

Flash TypeBuilt-In Flash

Min Operating Temperature0°C

Effective Flash Range0.3m-3m

Continuous Shooting SPEED0.9fps

Exterior ColorSilver

Microphone TypeMicrophone-Built-In-Electret Condenser-mono

MAX Operating Temperature40°C

Connector Types1X Composite Video/Audio Output, 1X USB

Shooting ProgramsNight Snapshot, Beach, Portrait Mode, Landscape, Snow, Foliage, Kids & Pets, Slow Shutter, Indoor, Low Light, Fireworks

Flash ModesRed-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro, Fill-In Mode, Auto Mode, OFF! Mode

Red-Eye ReductionYes

Camera TypePoint & Shoot