The Canon Powershot A580 8MP Digital Camera is power-packed with an impressive performance at an incredible value. The Canon digital camera has an 8 megapixel CCD, a 4x optical zoom, an Optical Image Stabilizer, and a large 2.5 inch LCD. The digital camera by Canon provides a range of shooting modes from manual to automatic, including Canon's new Easy Mode which makes picture-taking carefree. The Canon Powershot A580 8 megapixel digital camera comes loaded with many features such as a DIGIC III Image Processor, Face Detection Technology, Red-eye Correction, and Motion Detection Technology. With Canon's DIGIC III Image Processor, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. The DIGIC III technology also enables Canon's Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give 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. Canon's powerful Face Detection Technology deliver even better results with the new Canon A580. The Face Detection Technology by Canon continues to recognize faces in a scene, especially when the camera concentrates upon faces because it then calculates white balance for the best possible skin tones. Canon has also included its Motion Detection Technology in which this sophisticated feature works in the background to instantly evaluate how fast the subject is moving. Then it automatically selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings to keep everything looking sharp and clear.

Specifications for Canon Powershot A580 8MP Digital Camera:

Type:		Compact
Total Pixels:		Approx. 8.3 MP
Effective Pixels:		Approx. 8.0 MP
Focal Length:		5.8-23.2mm f/2.6-5.5
Digital Zoom:		4x
Autofocus System:		TTL Autofocus
Viewfinder:		Real image optical zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor:		2.5 inch amorphous silicon TFT color LCD
Maximum Aperture:		f/2.6 (W) - f/5.5 (T)
Shutter Speed:		1/60-1/2000 sec., 15-1/2000 sec.
Exposure Control Method:		Program AE;AE Lock
Exposure Compensation:		+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
White Balance Control:		Auto, Preset
Built-in Flash:		Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Self Timer:		Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec/10-sec delay, Custom
Wireless Control:		Not Available
Continuous Shooting:		Approx. 1.4fps(Large/Fine)
Storage Media:		SD/SDHC Memory Card, Multimedia Card, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
File Format:		Design Rule for camera file system, DPOF Version1.1
Image Compression:		Normal, Fine, SuperFine
Computer Interface:		USB 2.0 Hi-Speed(mini-B jack)
Video Out:		NTSC/PAL
Audio Out:		Monaural
Power Source:		AA-size Alkaline Battery(x2), Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery(x2) AC Adapter Kit ACK800(optional)
Shooting Capacity:		Still Image: approx. 220 shots
Playback Time:		Approx. 540 min.
Dimensions(W x H x D):		3.71 x 2.55 x 1.61 in./94.3 x 64.7 x 40.8mm
Weight:		Approx. 6.17 oz./175g (camera body only)

Features of Canon Powershot A580 8 Mega Pixel Digital Camera:

• 8.0 megapixels with 4x Optical Zoom
• Optical Image Stabilizer
• New Easy Mode
• DIGIC III Image Processor
• Enhanced Canon Face Detection Technology
• Uses AA batteries for convenience anywhere you go
• Print/Share Button

Package Contents:

• Canon Powershot A580 Digital Camera
• AA-size Alkaline Battery(x2)
• MMC Plus Card MMC-32MH
• Wrist Strap WS-800
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• AV Cable AVC-DC300

Canon Powershot A580 Digital Camera - 8MP, 4x Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilizer, Face Detection Rating & Reviews