Canon's extremely popular A Series reaches a milestone with PowerShot A650IS,
its new top-of-the-line camera. 12.1-megapixel resolution offers unparalleled
resolution for a compact camera, while the powerful 6x optical zoom with Optical
Image Stabilizer Technology delivers clear, blur-free images in low light and
all through the zoom range. Hallmark A-series value includes Canon's
latest-generation DIGIC III Image Processor with enhanced Face Detection
Technology, ISO 1600, and red-eye correction for sharp, superior-quality images.
More Features for Less
Top-of-the-line A-series model with
upgraded features and exceptional value.
The PowerShot A650IS is equipped with many of Canon's latest features, such
as DIGIC III Image Processor, Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that
automatically detects and corrects camera shake and shooting modes to capture
any scene perfectly. In addition, the A650IS is compatible with optional
shooting accessories such as wide-angle and telephoto converter lenses.
Top-Level Core Specifications
12.1-megapixel resolution with
Canon DIGIC III Image Processor and high-quality 6x optical zoom lens with
Optical Image Stabilizer for exceptional image quality.
The PowerShot A650IS is Canon's first A-series camera to feature 12.1
megapixels of resolution. With this easy-to-use, compact camera, you can capture
images and blow them up to poster size with no pixilation. Take part of an image
and enlarge it for professional creative effects.
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
eyes can be corrected during playback.
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.
6x Optical Zoom Lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
The long,
powerful, genuine Canon 6x optical zoom will take you right up close to get just
the shot you want. Canon's advanced Optical Image Stabilizer Technology corrects
camera shake (common at long focal lengths and in low light) to keep your shots
blur-free in any situation. Optical Image Stabilizer uses gyroscopic sensors to
detect motion and generate a corrective signal, effectively reducing camera
shake.
See the Image Beautifully with a Wide Viewing Angle
Optical
viewfinder plus large high-quality 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD screen for flexible
viewing at low and high angles.
The camera's 2.5-inch vari-angle 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 picture and wide viewing angle to
make shooting, playback, and using the camera's menu functions especially
convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in
low light. The vari-angle design lets you swivel the LCD screen 180 degrees to
the front of the camera and display either a mirror image or a non-reversed
image so you can shoot from just about any position.
2.5-Inch Vari-Angle
LCD Screen
Canon technology maximizes quality and performance.
Genuine Canon Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure, and flash
automatically, leaving you free to compose a group, capture an unguarded moment,
or coax the perfect smile.
DIGIC III features Face Detection technologies, giving the you best possible
results in any shooting situation. Face Detection AF/AE sets the focus point and
exposure for the faces of your subjects. Face Detection FE adjusts the flash to
correctly illuminate your subject to provide the best balance between your
subject and the overall scene, eliminating the common problems of over- and
underexposed faces.
Red-eye Correction detects and corrects red-eye during playback. In unusual
cases where red-eye is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected
manually during playback mode.
The PowerShot A650IS 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.
Easy to Operate for Beautiful Photos
Easy-to-use Mode Dial with
a wide range of shooting modes from fully manual to fully automatic; including
night snapshot mode, which reduces image blur in low-light shooting.
This is the digital camera that takes care of you, so you never have to worry
about anything. Just turn the simple Mode Dial and instantly you can handle any
shooting condition. Choose from Auto for most situations, Manual when you're
feeling creative, Movie, or Special Scene for superb shots in Night, Snow,
Indoor, or Beach settings, among others.
21 Shooting Modes, Including 9 Special Scene Modes
Shooting Modes
Advanced presets for the best possible photos under
certain conditions.
Auto
The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on
your subject.
P Program
Access advanced exposure compensation features while
shooting mostly automatically.
Av Aperture-priority
You define the aperture to either isolate your
subject or have clarity throughout the entire picture, and the camera will
choose the corresponding shutter speed.
Tv Shutter-priority
You select the shutter speed to stop or blur
action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times,
Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise.
Manual
The ultimate in creative control, you set both aperture and
shutter speed manually.
C Custom
Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects
you prefer.
Portrait
The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and
artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop."
Landscape
For front to back sharpness, the camera sets a small
aperture.
Kids and Pets
Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects,
so you won't miss those special shots.
Night Snapshot
Get natural-looking pictures with brighter
backgrounds and subjects lit by flash.
Stitch Assist
Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning
sequential images.
Movie
Shoot in VGA (640 x 480 at 30 frames per second [fps]/30 fps
LP), QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour or 4GB), or QQVGA (160 x 120 at
15 fps) for up to 3 minutes.
Special Scene Modes
Foliage
Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and
blossoms.
Snow
Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an
unnatural bluish tint.
Beach
Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened
faces.
Fireworks
Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
Night Scene
For impressive sunset or nightlife shots, the camera
properly exposes the background and uses slow-sync flash for the subject.
Aquarium
Achieve proper flash-free exposure and natural hues at
indoor aquariums.
Underwater
Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter
effect. (Note: Optional waterproof case WP-DC18 required for shooting any
underwater images. Case not included--must be purchased separately.)
Indoor
Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting
handheld indoors.
ISO 3200
Expands the user's ability to shoot in dark settings
without using the flash.
The Complete Print Solution
Print/Share Button for easy direct
printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA
Photo Printers, CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.
The PowerShot A650IS's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than
ever. Simply connect the A650IS to a Canon CP, SELPHY, or PIXMA 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.
What's in the box:
Canon PowerShot A650IS digital camera, AA-size
alkaline battery (x 4), 32MB SD memory card SDC-32M, wrist strap WS-DC4, Digital
Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB interface cable IFC-400PCU, AV cable AVC-DC300