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Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera

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Product Description
The *ist DS is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. Measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing under 18 ounces, the *ist DS also delivers superior image... More
The *ist DS is one of the smallest and lightest digital SLR cameras available. Measuring just 4.9 x 3.6 x 2.6 inches and weighing under 18 ounces, the *ist DS also delivers superior image quality in compact design. Despite the size, the *ist DS offers 6.1 effective megapixels and PENTAX original image processing technology. The camera is designed to be compatible with most PENTAX interchangeable lenses to meet a wide range of applications and visual creativity. Less
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... More
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. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom 4x
Camera Type SLR/Professional Standard Point and Shoot
Weight 1.11 lb. 0.39 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in. 2.5 in.
Resolution 6.1 Megapixel 10.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 3.3x
Features - Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 6.1 Megapixel 10.3 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CCD
Image Resolutions 3008 x 2008 • 2400 x 1600 • 1536 x 1024 640 x 480 • 2816 x 2112 • 2272 x 1704 • 1600 x 1200 • 3648 x 2736 • 3648 x 2048
Video   
Video Resolutions - 320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA)
Video Format - AVI • Motion JPEG
Max Movie Length - Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Speed - 30 fps
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom - 3.3x
Focus Type Autofocus & Fixed Focus & Manual Autofocus
Focal Length - 6.6 - 21.6 mm
Macro Focus Range - 0.4 - 19.2 in. (w) / 9.8 - 19.2 in. (t)
35mm Zoom Lens - 37 - 122 mm
Focus Range - 2 in. to Infinity (w) / 9.8 in. to Infinity (t)
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range - f3/f5.8 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 30 - 1/4000 sec 1 - 1/2000 sec
Frames Per Second 2.8 Frames -
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions - Flash Off • Auto Flash • Front Sync Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In
ISO Speeds 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200 Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 80
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 11.11 MB (12 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type SD Card Multimedia Card • SD Card • SDHC Card • MMC Plus
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image JPEG • EXIF 2.2 • DPOF 1.1
File Size (Low Res.) 0.46 MB (about 278 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • SuperFine • Normal • Uncompressed Fine • Normal
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 12 Sec. 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Tripod Mount With Tripod Mount -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Without Viewfinder
LCD Screen Resolution 210,000 pixels 115,000 pixels
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type 4 x AA Batteries • Proprietary Lithium 2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life - 150 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Microsoft Windows XP • Microsoft Windows Vista • Apple Mac OS X 10
Dimensions   
Weight 1.11 lb. 0.39 lb.
Depth 2.6 in. 1.2 in.
Height 3.6 in. 2.43 in.
Width 4.9 in. 3.68 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027075086722 13803120035
Product ID 22822662 95229762
Included Accessories Software 2 x AA Batteries • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable
Release Date November, 2004 February, 2010
Family Line - Canon PowerShot
Product MPN   
MPN KB89210 A495RED
 
Consumer Reviews
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Pentax ist DS Digital Camera
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Canon A495
Canon PowerShot A495 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary

4.7
Based on 14 user reviews
86% recommend this product
5 stars
11
4 stars
2
3 stars
1
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • None Yet
Cons
  • None Yet
Good For
  • None Yet

Consumer Reviews

1

The new standard for DSLRs!

bycraiggb Dec 21, 2004
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Small size, SD memory, AA batteries, price, PENTAX lenses!
Cons a little underexposed on certain shots
Recommended it? Yes

I have been an amateur photographer for over 30 years and have mostly worked with film for my "good" photography efforts. I have been using digital Point and Shoot cameras for the past several years, but recently decided to replace my 35mm SLR with a "real" camera. Very glad I did.

I... Read full review »

5

Absolute gem of a camera

byandref Mar 1, 2007
12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Quality, great ergonomics, small size, great picture quality for a consumer camera, lens...
Cons Buffer limited with RAW shooting
Recommended it? Yes

This model in the D-series camera range (D, DS, DS2, DL, DL2) is a truly capable and competent performer. I've had mine for close on 18 months now, so this is not a review based on the first rush of excitement. The very first impression is one of quality, with a solid, well-engineered body that has... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.2
Based on 6 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
1
4 stars
5
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Easy to Use (3)
  • Excellent Picture Quality (3)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Great Design (2)
  • Compact (2)
  • Nice Screen (1)
Cons
  • Short Battery Life (3)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (3)
  • Home (3)
  • Travel (3)
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Gifts (2)
  • Office (2)
  • geat for online pictures (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

Canon's A495 - Lean & Mean style

byHoward_Creech Jan 7, 2011
54 Helpfuls 55 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Cheap, very good pictures
Cons None at this price
Recommended it? Yes

The Canon Powershot A495 is a compact digicam available on-line for less than ninety dollars. What do buyers have to give up when they buy an A495?  The A495 doesn’t provide an optical viewfinder, relying instead on the 2.5 inch LCD for framing/composition, captured image review, and... Read full review »

44

Low-cost, basic point-n-shoot camera with good video

bydenniskly Oct 4, 2010
17 Helpfuls 18 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Inexpensive, good pictures, easy to use, good video
Cons poor battery consumption,  too long to load flash for next shot, shuttle realease...
Recommended it? Yes

Although I already have a compact camera(Canon G11), it’s still too bulky to carry around, so, I look for a sub-compact camera that can be easily put into a pocket, a basic, no-frill, point-n-shoot and has to be cheap. After a long search I come up with a $99 Canon Powershot A495. I've been... Read full review »

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