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$297.99  |  1 store
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Product Description
The PowerShot A430 puts high-performance specs and a wide array of advanced capabilities at your command. With 4.0 megapixels of resolution, 4x optical zoom and a variety of shooting modes,... More
The PowerShot A430 puts high-performance specs and a wide array of advanced capabilities at your command. With 4.0 megapixels of resolution, 4x optical zoom and a variety of shooting modes, the A430 offers better image quality than any other introductory-level digital camera. Less
Untitled Document Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera With 28-80mm 75-300mm Lens Kit The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, with its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS, 3" High resolution LCD display,... More
Untitled Document Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera With 28-80mm 75-300mm Lens Kit The Nikon D90 SLR Digital Camera, with its 12.3-megapixel DX-format CMOS, 3" High resolution LCD display, Scene Recognition System, Picture Control, Active D-Lighting, and one-button Live View, provides photo enthusiasts with the image quality and performance they need to pursue their own vision while still being intuitive enough for use as an everyday camera. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 3.6x Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.35 lb. 1.36 lb.
LCD Screen Size 1.8 in. 3 in.
Resolution 4.2 Megapixel 12.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 4x -
Features - Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 4.2 Megapixel 12.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768 4288 x 2848 • 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424
Video   
Video Resolutions 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120 1280 x 720 • 320 x 216 • 640 x 424
Video Format AVI Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length - 24 Seconds
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 4x -
Focus Type - Manual Focus
Focal Length 5.4 - 21.6 mm -
Macro Focus Range 0.39 - 2 in. (w) / 9.8 - 18 in. (t) -
35mm Zoom Lens 39 - 156 mm -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f5.8 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 1 - 1/2000 sec 30 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second - 24 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Halogen (Preset) Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Front Sync Flash • Rear Sync Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 64 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 1.78 MB (72 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type Multimedia Card • SD Card SD Card • SDHC Card
Compression Type JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1 DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) 0.12 MB (about 1,067 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal Uncompressed
Included Features   
Self Timer 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen Resolution 77,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type 2 x AA Batteries Lithium-ion Battery
Battery Life 90 Images -
System Requirements   
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 0.35 lb. 1.36 lb.
Depth 2.04 in. 3 in.
Height 1.58 in. 4.1 in.
Width 4.06 in. 5.2 in.
Miscellaneous   
UPC 8714574965406 53001016
Product ID 30041973 99671132
Included Accessories 2 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • 16 MB Memory Card • Strap USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Charger • AC Power Adapter • Remote Control • Battery Pack • Rechargeable Battery (NP-BN1)
Release Date March, 2006 -
Family Line Canon PowerShot Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN 0933B001 929654000
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon A430
Canon PowerShot A430 Digital Camera
$297.99
Nikon D90
Nikon D90 Digital Camera
From $799.95

Product Review Summary

4.3
Based on 7 user reviews
71% recommend this product
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Good For
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Consumer Reviews

872

Canon PowerShot A430 Digital Camera - Inexpensive and Excellent

bydkozin Apr 17, 2006
54 Helpfuls 55 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Low price, 4x optical zoom, resolution, features, performance, build quality
Cons Slow flash recharge, during which the screen goes blank, no dedicated zoom control, noise
Recommended it? Yes

I liked the last year's 3.2-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A410 and decided to get an updated version - 4-Megapixel Canon PowerShot A430. I bought my A430 for $144. The prices went down since then and you can get an A430 for less than $135. Can you get good picture quality and features for such a low... Read full review »

95

Simple, Rugged, Flexible, and Inexpensive. Takes good pictures too!

bydnhoshor Sep 29, 2006
13 Helpfuls 14 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Simple, takes good pictures, 4X optical zoom, well made, uses AA batteries
Cons Slow flash, 16 MB memory card is way too small.
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon PowerShot A430 is a simple, rugged and flexible point and shoot camera, that is well suited to kids, first-time digital camera buyers, and as a second camera. While it only has a maximum resolution of 4 megapixels (2272 x 1704), It has extra features that give the camera a little WOW... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

5.0
Based on 7 user reviews
83% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Easy to Use (2)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Great Design (1)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Quality Construction (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • no autofocus in movie mode (1)
Good For
  • Home (2)
  • Everyday Use (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Outdoors (1)
  • Special Events (1)
  • Men (1)
  • Professionals (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

58

Great Semi-Pro camera

byanorm0dy Feb 22, 2010
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Great Design
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

This is a great camera especially for someone who is just starting out a photography business.  It takes quality photos, and everything I have read says you should make your investments in lenses, not camera bodies.  This is too much of a camera if you are only planning on shooting in... Read full review »

30

Great in every way

bystitems Apr 14, 2010
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Easy to Use, Excellent Picture Quality, Great Design
Cons None submitted

What can I say about this incredible piece of optical and electronic technology. Uses all Nikon lenses, Light, totally customizable. many shooting, exposure, flash, metering, aperture, speed modes to cover any situation. The auto mode is a good compromise for most offhand shots. Most experienced... Read full review »

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