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Canon PowerShot A550 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom

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BrandCanon
Price (USD)$149.99
List Price (USD)$249.99
Dollars Saved (USD)$100.00
Percent Saved40%
User Rating4.50 out of 5 stars
Number of Reviews187
Megapixels7.10
Resolution3072x2304
Focal Length (mm)35.0-140.0
Optical Zoom4.0
Total Zoom16.0
Aperture2.6-5.5
Shutter Speed (sec)1/2000-15
Exposure ModesP
ISO80-800
LCD (in)2.0
Storage DevicesMMC, SD
Included Storage (MB)16
FormatsAVI, JPEG, WAV
Video OutputNTSC, PAL
Other FeaturesDirect Printing
Size (in)3.6x2.5x1.7
Weight (oz)5.6
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Key Features

  • 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
  • 4x optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display
  • 16:9 Widescreen mode for full-screen viewing on widescreen TVs and computer monitors
  • Three movie modes including 30 fps VGA and 60 fps Fast Frame Rate
  • Stores images on SD, SDHC, or MMC memory cards (16MB MMC card included); powered by 2 AA-size batteries (2 alkaline batteries included)

Product Description

Easy-to-use and easy-to-hold, the PowerShot A550 gives you 7.1 Megapixels, a 4x Optical Zoom Lens, an ISO 800 feature for expanded low-light shooting and a DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS technology for beautiful pictures and great performance. Plus, there's even a Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode. Power is never a problem, because the A550 uses standard "AA" batteries. Great features at a great price - it's what makes the A550 such an amazing camera. Three movie modes including 30 fps VGA and 60 fps Fast Frame Rate Power on the go with two AA-size batteries (for long-term value, we advise use of rechargeable AA batteries) Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers Focal Length - 5.8-23.2mm f/2.6-5.5 (35mm film equivalent - 35-140mm) Digital Zoom - 4x ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800 equivalent Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks) Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie Maximum Still Resolutions - 3,072 x 2,304 (Large), 3,072 x 1,728 (Widescreen) Movie resolutions - 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps) available up to 1GB or 60 minutes, 320 x 240 (1 min. at 60 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps) Battery output capability - Still Image - approx. 140 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery, LCD screen On), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery); we advise rechargeable NiMH battery Built-in multimode electronic-flash Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 3.59 x 2.52 x 1.70 in./91.2 x 64.0 x 43.1mm; Weight Approx. 5.64 oz. / 160g (camera body only)
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