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Canon PowerShot A580 Digital Camera

Canon A580

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Key Features of the Canon A580 :
  • Compact 8 megapixel digital camera.
  • 4x Optical zoom.
  • Large, high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD makes on-camera viewing easy.
  • Powered by AA batteries.
  • Enhanced Canon Face Detection Technology.
  • Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur Life doesn’t stand still for picture-taking. That’s why Canon included its advanced Motion Detection
  • Red-eye Correction Red-eye correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
  • High ISO Mode Upto ISO 1600
  • 16 Shooting Modes including 7 Special Scene Modes
  • DIGIC III image processor.
 Even beginners can create phenomenal images with the amazing PowerShot A580. This impressive 8.0-megapixel digital camera has a 4x optical zoom and bright 2.5-inch LCD that make shooting simple and convenient. To give you superior quality images without having to worry about the details, there’s a full range of Canon’s highly advanced features at your service -- including a powerful DIGIC III image processor, enhanced Face Detection technology, a host of shooting modes including a new Easy Mode and more.

PowerShot PowerShot A580 Highlights

Feature-packed 8.0-megapixel digital camera with 4x optical zoom Picture the possibilities of this impressive digital camera. The 8.0-megapixel design lets you create images of breath-taking detail and radiant color that you can print, enlarge, crop or email to friends and family. The Canon 4x optical zoom gives you the power you need to get in close and capture special moments -- whether they’re happening across the room or across the schoolyard.

2.5-inch LCD screen The camera’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.

New Easy Mode simplifies operation Even if you’ve never picked up a camera before, with Canon’s new Easy Mode you can take inspiring, dramatic pictures that will impress everyone. Once you choose Easy Mode, the PowerShot A580 handles all the details automatically. It automatically sets every camera control including the flash to reduce blur and improve image quality. So you get pictures that are bright, clear and natural just by pushing a button. Best of all, you can relax and concentrate on what really counts -- your subject.

Selectable Shooting Modes With 16 Shooting Modes including 7 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way.

Enhanced Canon Face Detection Technology Canon's powerful Face Detection Technology delivers even better results with the new A580. The Face Detection Technology continues to recognize faces in a scene, and concentrate exposure (daylight or flash) and focus upon them. But the A580 adds more: Face Detection WB means the camera concentrates upon faces when calculating white balance for the best possible skin tones. Face Select and Track lets the A580 user highlight one face among several in a scene, and the camera concentrates on that person, even as they move around the scene. Face Detection Technology is a powerful contributing factor in Canon's new Motion Detection Technology.

Red-eye Correction Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
 
  • The new Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
  • The A580 can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
  • The user can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.


High ISO The PowerShot A580 features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility.

DIGIC III Image Processor With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon’s Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red-eye Correction can be handled in-camera, in two ways. The entirely new Red-eye Correction during shooting uses the Face Detection Technology to recognize and remove red-eye from flash images as they're taken, before the file is written to the memory card. It's also possible to correct red-eye during image playback, using simple settings in the A580's menu.

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

Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur Life doesn’t stand still for picture-taking. That’s why Canon included its advanced Motion Detection Technology in the PowerShot A580. This sophisticated feature works in the background to instantly evaluate how fast your subject is moving. Then it automatically selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings to keep everything looking sharp and clear. So whether you’re shooting a bride walking down the aisle, a ballet recital or even a child’s soccer game, you can relax and shoot with confidence knowing you’ve got the picture you intended.

Uses AA batteries for convenience anywhere you go 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.

The Complete Print Solution

The A580 features a Print/Share button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select Pixma Photo Printers and Selphy Compact Photo Printers.

The PowerShot A580's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the A580 to a Canon Pixma photo printer or Selphy compact photo printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh).

Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon Selphy compact photo printer.



Canon A580 Photo Samples

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Compare Canon A580 with similar cameras
Name: Canon A570 IS Canon SD1000 Canon A590IS Canon A580
Megapixels: 7.1 7.1 8.0 8.0
Optical Zoom: 4 X 3 X 4 X 4 X
Max Res: 3072 x 2304 3072 x 2304 3264 x 2448 3264 x 2448
LCD Screen: 2.5 " 3.0 " 2.5 " 2.5 "
Digital zoom: 4x 4x Yes, up to 4x Yes, up to 4x
Image stabilizer: Yes, Lens No Yes, Lens Yes, Lens
Media Card: SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/MMC/SDHC card
Battery: AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended) Lithium-Ion NB-4L battery & charger AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended) AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Weight (with batteries): 215 g (7.6 oz) 175 g (6.2 oz) 225 g (7.9 oz) 225 g (7.9 oz)
Lowest Price: $139.95 $159.95 $107.88 $139.95
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Canon A580 User Reviews

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4.5
Out of 5
 This item is reviewed by 43 people so far.
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1
Out of 5
Not happy
- Reviewd on: 2008-12-29 By: Darlene D. Hall
I was very disappointed with the camera, the battery holder does not shut all the way and it causes the battery to not last very long. I will not order from this person again.
5
Out of 5
Works for me.
- Reviewd on: 2008-12-19 By: Joseph Minato
I needed a low cost, functional digital camera for my middle school science classroom. It is used by myself and dozens of students. So far it has performed very well. And the price was right. It is not the best camera for a serious photographer, but it works great for my educational purposes.
5
Out of 5
great camera
- Reviewd on: 2008-11-16 By: Kristi Lanford
wow - what a great camera. The features that I wanted was EASY to operate, point and shoot camera. That is exactly what I got. Just a great camera that fits in your hand, slides in a purse to go anywhere and be ready at all times to take great pic's of kids. It does use AA battaries but with 4 kids I keep a lot of those on hand. Also, I have been told that if I would use the lithium AA they would last longer. Really easy to put pic's on my computer and share them. I really like this camera!!
5
Out of 5
Great Entry Level Digital Camera - Tons of Features
- Reviewd on: 2008-11-13 By: Nuknuk
Excellent entry level camera for your $. (Compare with Canon A590 IS before you buy)

Pros:
- 8 megapixel
- Excellent image quality. It has Canon's Digic III image processor.
- Canon Genuine Face Detection Technology. Automatically detects, tracks, focuses and optimizes the exposure on up-to nine human faces in the frame.
- Good in low light
- Long battery life. Uses 2 regular double AA batteries.
- Zoom is 4X.
- Fast startup. When you turn on the camera, you can almost shoot right away.
- Huge 2.5 LCD screen + viewfinder
- Manual control for ISO (80 to 1600)
- Built-in speaker
- Shoots 640x480 video with audio

Cons:
- Feels small and awkward in your hands
- Looks
5
Out of 5
Great quality.
- Reviewd on: 2008-09-30 By: Anonymus
I did a little research before buying a camera and when I saw the sample photos and videos shot with the A580 I didn't look further. This was all I needed. The photos are all clear and huge. I took a shot in complete darkness and it came out like I shot it at daylight. I really can't find a flaw to this camera. Even the price is excellent. One of the best things I ever bought.