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AccessoriesCanon Powershot A495 Digital Camera
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Key Features of the Canon A495 :
- Easy to use, powerful A-Series camera has 10.0 megapixels.
- 3.3x optical zoom.
- Digic III Image processor.
- Smart AUTO will do the work for you by intelligently selecting the proper settings.
- New Scene Modes deliver more creative freedom.
- Large, clear 2.5-inch LCD.
With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A495 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. To help you make the most of your creativity, new Scene Modes make your photographs standout. A bright, bold 2.5-inch LCD makes shooting and playback a genuine pleasure. Plus, choose from any of three dazzling colors.
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Easy to use, powerful A-Series camera has 10.0 megapixels and 3.3x optical zoom
With the PowerShot A495, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 10.0-megapixel camera lets you create impressive large photos of family and friends you'll be proud to display. The high-resolution images taken by the PowerShot A495 can be enlarged up to 13 x 19 inches.
The PowerShot A495 has a 3.3x optical zoom lens (35mm film equivalent 37-122mm) that let you capture up-close and memorable images.
Smart AUTO will do the work for you by intelligently selecting the proper settings
Just set the Canon PowerShot A495 to Smart AUTO and you're ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture-taking every time. It's a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 18 specially defined settings. So whether you're photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you're getting dramatic, memorable images.
New Scene Modes deliver more creative freedom
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Poster Effect combines several similar shades into one color, turning subtle gradations of color into eye-catching, scene-popping contrasts across your image for a unique artistic look.
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Large, clear 2.5-inch LCD
The PowerShot A495'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.
Product Description
Taking your digital photography beyond the "norm", the Canon PowerShot A495 SL offers Super Vivid and Poster Effect modes, allowing you to capture images with exceptionally vivid colors, or a high-contrast, graphic look. And that's in addition to 16 other automatic shooting modes. Capture all your shots with stunning detail and brilliant color thanks to a 10.0-megapixel capture resolution and the DIGIC III image processor. Finally, because the A495 is fueled by a pair of AA batteries, you never have to stop to recharge.
Canon A495 Photo Samples
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Compare Canon A495 with similar cameras
| Name: | Canon SD790 | Fujifilm Z33WP | Fujifilm Z30FD | Canon A495 |
| Megapixels: | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Optical Zoom: | 3 X | 3 X | 3 X | 3 X |
| Max Res: | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| LCD Screen: | 3.0 " | 2.7 " | 2.7 " | 2.5 " |
| Digital zoom: | Yes, 4 x | Yes, 5.7x | Yes, 5.7x | Yes, 4x |
| Image stabilizer: | Yes, Lens | No | No | No |
| Media Card: | SD / SDHC / MMC card | SD / SDHC card, Internal | SD / SDHC card, Internal | SC / SDHC / MMC / MMCplus / HC MMCplus |
| Battery: | Lithium-Ion NB-5L battery & charger | NP-45 Li Ion battery | NP-45 Li Ion battery | 2 x AA Alkaline or NiMH Batteries (Alkalines supplied) |
| Weight (with batteries): | 195 g (6.9 oz) | 110 g (3.9 oz) | 110 g (3.9 oz) | 175 g (6.2 oz) |
| Lowest Price: | $159.95 | $129.00 | $99.94 | $129.00 |
| Details: | View details | View details | View details | View details |
Canon A495 User Reviews
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Bottom line: Reasonably priced Canon camera, but not perfect
- Reviewd on: 2/16/2010 12:00:00 AM By: ok4ablonde
I decided on the Canon A495 as I wanted an inexpensive camera to carry around in my purse for unexpected shots. This is a good camera for beginners - it's not DSLR quality but it's easy to learn and use; it's not my camera of choice for my shots that I want to look really professional, my Panasonic camera is for those...but for those of you who just want a good basic camera from a well-known camera company, this one should fit your needs well. Are you trying to decide between the A495 and the next model lower, the A490? Here are the differences: · The A495 has a Face Self-Timer feature. You can focus on a group of people, and before the camera takes the shot, run over and get into the picture yourself, with your face being detected, too. Of course, you would also need a tripod or a place to set the camera down. · The A495 has two (2) additional Scene Modes: Poster Effect and Super Vivid Color. Nice to have the additional scenes, but how often will you use them? I plan on making some art for my living room walls with the Poster Effect scene, so I opted for the A495. · The A495 will focus on up to 9 faces (or areas); whereas the A490 will focus on up to 5 faces (or areas). You have to decide for yourself if you would be using any of these additional features to save yourself a few dollars by going with the A490 instead of the A495. PROS: · Easy to use straight out of the box - I didn't need to read the manual to start out, but I recommend reading it to learn about all the features · Fairly durable, even though it's made of plastic · Powers up ready to take a picture in about a second · 2.5" LCD screen is large enough to see clearly · Takes great close-up (macro) shots · Program mode lets you change some settings like exposure compensation, ISO, continuous shooting, metering mode, etc. · Larger than an ultra-compact camera, so it's easier to grip and avoid dropping · Uses AA batteries, and I'm surprised I got over 400 shots from my rechargeable batteries (the alkaline AA batteries included did not last long) - so I recommend rechargeables · Takes surprisingly good video with sound (not HD) and can be directly uploaded to YouTube (this is part of the included software) · The ZoomBrowser photo editing software has always been a favorite of mine, I use it with all my cameras, no matter what brand they are. I like this more than Picasa. CONS: · Recovery time after taking a picture is SLOW, and even worse if using the flash (approximately 3 seconds w/flash) - this is normal with a camera that uses two AA batteries. It's still better than the Nikon L20, though. · No optical image stabilization - but this is rare in any camera at this price point · No optical viewfinder - again, hard to find now in any camera, but if you want one, check out this Canon: Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver) · Battery door is flimsy, I have to be careful when closing it so the hinge doesn't break, and if not careful, the batteries fall out when removing the SD card · Slightly on the bulky side, won't fit easily in a shirt pocket, should be OK in a pants pocket I would have given this camera 5 stars if it wasn't so darn slow on the recycling time after taking a photo. It flashes "busy" on the LCD screen and it is frustrating when you are waiting to take another shot. NOTE #1: This camera does not come with an SD card, so pick one up when buying the camera as you will not be able to use it right out of the box otherwise. This camera will accept SDHC cards up to/including 32 GB. NOTE #2: The PSC-500 genuine Canon case Canon PSC-500 Deluxe Soft Case fits this camera perfectly, but there is no extra room for spare batteries. It's a snug fit, but it's well padded too. NOTE #3: For those of you looking for a camera that can put a date stamp on your pictures, this one does. You have your choice of date only or date and time - or none at all. |
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An affordable high quality compact from Canon
- Reviewd on: 2/16/2010 12:00:00 AM By: Andrew Siew
The Canon Powershot A495 is probably one of the most affordable compact digital cameras out there. A little bit bulky and encased in a full plastic body, including a plastic lens barrel, its design may not catch your eyes at first, but this pocket-sized, AA-battery powered digital compact will surprise you in many ways once you take it out of the box. With a high-quality 2.5" LCD screen, composing shots are easy, and the auto scene detection function makes taking pictures a breeze. With the DIGIC III processor (although not as good as Canon's latest Digic IV processor, it does a fine job here), the camera's software is able to detect up to 9 faces within a single frame quickly and adjusts the exposure accordingly so the subjects don't turn out overexposed or underexposed. Recovery time is amanzingly fast, again thanks to the DIGIC III processor normally only found in the more expensive IXUS models and Canon's DSLRs, so you can go on to shoot the next picture almost immmediately. The DIGIC III processor also makes sure that the pictures come out as clean and as noise free as possible. The A495 shoots from ISO 80 all the way up to ISO 1600, and with a small 1/2.3 inch sensor, keeping the images clean and noise free is no easy feat. The white balance adjustment is nearly perfect, with the camera producing almost natural colors even under flourescent lights. Test images have been uploaded under the customer's images section showing the color reproduction and noise performance of the camera. Of course, the A495 is by no means a perfect little camera, with a few disappointing features here and there, and they are 1) a slow continuous burst, at a sluggish 0.95 frame per second 2) the night mode, which shoots at 2 megapixels only, and 3) a somewhat imperfect software which always keeps the camera's shutter speed just slow enough indoors to cause just a little blur to the images, even with the flash on. Therefore, it'll wise for you to keep the camera as steady as possible or use a tripod when you're shooting indoors. Compared to the very closely priced Sony DSC-S930 and S950 released last year, the Canon is able to produce much cleaner and sharper pictures at any given ISO (even though there is no ISO 3200), and the quality of the images closely matches those of the very expensive Sony DSC-WX1 with EXMOR-R sensor, which comes as a surprise to me. With its low price point and high quality images, the Canon Powershot A495 makes a perfect gift for any casual photographer, and for someone who's just getting into photography, it has enough features to become a back-up camera with its ability to use AA batteries straight out of a convenient store. |
