The PowerShot A80 is ideal for developing your digital photography skills. Easy for first-time users, yet with an impressive range of features and accessories so you can grow to a more advanced level. If you are a first-time user, the camera has basics such as Auto Focus and Auto Mode so you can start simply and view your results immediately. If you already have some digital knowledge, the PowerShot A80's extensive array of advanced features and accessories are there to challenge you.
With its 4.0 Megapixels, the PowerShot A80 can create high-resolution images. To achieve a sharp and clear image, the PowerShot A80 has a 3x optical zoom, ideal for shooting everything from landscapes to portraits. For increased creativity and photographic control, the PowerShot A80 has an easy-to-use Mode Dial with 12 shooting modes such as Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Movie and full manual modes. Two custom settings allow a combination of your preferred modes to be saved.
The PowerShot A80 can automatically detect your subject, even if it's off-center in the frame. It chooses the best focus point from nine fixed focusing areas across your shooting scene so the final image will be accurate and sharp. Unique in its class, the PowerShot A80 has a vari-angle LCD that can be twisted in different directions to free you from shooting constraints. The PowerShot A80 meets the new PictBridge direct printing standard, to allow it to simply connect to any other PictBridge-compliant printer for easy printing without a PC.
Features
Resolution: 4.0 Megapixel
Zoom: 3.0x Optical, 3.6x Digital
Supported Media: CompactFlash (Type I)
Weight: 8.8 oz
Connectivity: USB
Environments: Microsoft Windows 98, 98SE, Me, 2000, XP; Mac OS 9.0-9.2, OS X 10.1-10.2
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Canon PowerShot A80 Digital Camera: Supplies and Accessories Options
Canon PowerShot A80 Digital Camera Specifications
Part # 9026A001
Key Specifications
Canon PowerShot A80 Digital Camera
Manufacturer
Canon
Manufacturer Part #
9026A001
Digital Camera
Resolution
4.0 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type
CCD
Total Pixels
4,100,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution
4,000,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size
1/1.8"
Light Sensitivity
ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 50
Digital Zoom
3.6 x
Shooting Modes
Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs
Landscape, portrait mode, hi-speed shutter, slow shutter, stitch assist, night scene
Special Effects
Black & White, Sepia, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Vivid
15 fps - 91 sec - AVI - 320 x 240 - with 32MB card 15 fps - 242 sec - AVI - 160 x 120 - with 32MB card 15 fps - 180 sec - AVI - 320 x 240 - max clip duration 15 fps - 180 sec - AVI - 160 x 120 - max clip duration
Memory / Storage
Flash Memory
32 MB flash - CompactFlash Card
Image Storage
Super-fine JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 14 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 27 - with 32MB card Normal JPEG 2272 x 1704 : 54 - with 32MB card Super-fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 30 - with 16MB card Fine JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 54 - with 16MB card Normal JPEG 1600 x 1200 : 108 - with 16MB card Super-fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 53 - with 16MB card Fine JPEG 1024 x 768 : 94 - with 16MB card Normal JPEG 1024 x 768 : 174 - with 16MB card Super-fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 120 - with 16MB card Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 196 - with 16MB card Normal JPEG 640 x 480 : 337 - with 16MB card
Camera Flash
Flash Type
Built-in flash
Flash Modes
Slow synchro, flash ON mode, auto mode, flash OFF mode
Audio recording, direct print, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, date/time stamp, DPOF support, camera orientation detection
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
Optical - real-image zoom
Display
Type
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 1.5" - color
Display Form Factor
Folding
Display Format
67,000 pixels
Microphone
Type
Microphone - built-in
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Microphone Operation Mode
Mono
Connectivity
Connector Type
1 x USB 1 x composite video/audio output 1 x DC power input
PowerShot A80 Body Wrist Strap (WS-200) AV Cable (AVC-DC100) Interface Cable (IFC-300PCU) Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM Compact Flash Card (FC-32M) 4 AA-type Alkaline Batteries
Canon PowerShot A80 Digital Camera Features
Discover Something Amazing
Inside the PowerShot A80's gleaming metal case are all the sophisticated Canon technology and advanced shooting features that put this camera in a class by itself. Exquisitely compact and simple to operate, yet remarkably affordable; the A80 allows anyone to create lively, memorable images straight out of the box.
Images of Stunning Quality High-Resolution 4 Megapixel CCD with High-Performance Features
Terrific image quality has never been easier. The PowerShot A80 has 4.0 megapixels. So colors are vivid; details, perfect.
And the A80 is loaded with features usually found only on high-end cameras like the Intelligent Orientation Sensor to automatically display pictures right side up and the 14 Mode Dial that lets you shoot effortlessly, anywhere.
The PowerShot A80 features an authentic Canon 3x optical zoom for close-ups that amaze and inspire. This powerfully precise zoom lens has a total zooming range of 11x. And Canon has engineered it to ensure that zooming is fast and continuous, so nothing gets in the way of your fun.
Advanced Imaging Technology Improves Every Photo DIGIC Imaging Processor and iSAPS Technology
Canon’s exclusive DIGIC Imaging Processor takes the camera’s 4.0 megapixel CCD to new heights. DIGIC delivers speedier processing, for greater agility, more accurate autofocus and highly natural image quality.
Two Ways to Focus, Both Easy Selectable 9-point AiAF and Single-Point AF
With the PowerShot A80 you've got choices. For super-easy, accurate focus there's center-point AF. Or opt for the camera's advanced 9-point AiAF system when subjects are away from center frame. Whatever you choose, you'll get sharply focused shots every time — whether you're holding the camera vertically or horizontally.
An LCD Monitor with a New Twist Shoot From Any Angle without Looking Through the Lens
The PowerShot A80 has a Variable-Angle LCD Monitor that gives you even more shooting options. Turn the LCD monitor 180° toward the front of the camera and the A80 displays your choice of a mirror image or a non-reversed image, to give you a true view of your actual shot. Now you can create brilliant pictures, no matter where you're standing.
Shoot Amazing Movies Create Exciting 3 Minute Movies with Sound and Special Effects
Shoot, edit and playback sound movie clips right on your camera with the PowerShot A80's enhanced Movie Mode with PhotoEffects. The PhotoEffects tools include Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia and Black & White. Your photos and movies will never be the same again.
No Matter How You Shoot, Your Images Will Come Up Straight Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Among the many convenient features of the PowerShot A80, the Intelligent Orientation Sensor can tell whether you shot your photo vertically or horizontally. It automatically adjusts AF, AE and white balance and makes sure that your photos are oriented correctly when you download them to your computer.
Canon PowerShot A80 Digital Camera Included Items
PowerShot A80 Body
Wrist Strap (WS-200)
AV Cable (AVC-DC100)
Interface Cable (IFC-300PCU)
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
ArcSoft Camera Suite CD-ROM
Compact Flash Card (FC-32M)
4 AA-type Alkaline Batteries
Canon PowerShot A80 Digital Camera Warranty Information
Warranty Length: One Year
Covers: Parts and Labor
Details: Your PowerShot Digital Camera, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, is warranted against as follows: for a period of one year from the date of original purchase, defective parts or a defective PowerShot Digital Camera returned to Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, or their authorized PowerShot Digital Camera service centers, as applicable, and proven to be defective upon inspection, will be repaired with new or comparable rebuilt parts or exchanged for a refurbished PowerShot Digital Camera, as determined by Canon U.S.A. or Canon Canada, or the authorized PowerShot Digital Camera service center.
Provider: Canon
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