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Canon PowerShot A520 review
Ilse Jurriën : August 11th 2005 - 11:20 CET
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 Canon PowerShot A520 review : The PowerShot A520 is the successor to the PowerShot A85 with enhanced compactness and functions. The Canon A520 digital camera is equipped with an approximately 4.0 million camera effective pixel 1/2.5-inch Charge Coupled Device (CCD). The DIGIC Imaging Processor speeds precise image handling, and when teamed with iSAPS technology, results in the best image control. The Canon A520 is equipped with a 4x optical zoom lens, which covers a 35mm film equivalent focal length ranging from 35 mm to 140 mm, and has an f/2.6 to f/5.5 aperture. Therefore, its optical shooting range is even wider than PowerShot A85. The Powershot A520 camera succeeds the basic shooting ability of the PowerShot A85.
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 Canon A520 - Autofocus
Adoption of an AF (autofocus) system lets you focus easily by simply pressing the shutter button. You can choose either "9-point AiAF" where the camera automatically chooses AF frames to focus from 9 available points or "1-point center AF" where the camera focuses the central subject which you aim at with greater certainty.
Powershot A520 - Special features
Also, the Powershot A520 has a [Postcard] option in the resolution options of the FUNC. menu. When this option is selected, images will be taken at the optimum size and quality for printing on postcard sized or smaller paper. In addition, the date and time can be embedded in the image data so that they appear when the image is printed. The Canon Powershot A520 is equipped with a Print/Share button. This button lets you easily print your images and download images directly from the camera to a computer by connecting the camera directly to a direct print compatible printer or connecting the camera to the computer.
Canon A520 - Battery
The Canon A520 operates with two AA batteries (four batteries are used for PowerShot A85) and MultiMediaCard or an SD memory card for a recording media. In comparison with PowerShot A85, the main body of this camera is miniaturized (approx. 10mm shorter in width, approx. 7mm shorter in depth) and the weight (approx. 180g) is approx. 20g lighter. Its weight in use with batteries and a media is approximately 230g, which is much lighter than the PowerShot A85 (approx. 300g).
Canon Powershot A520 - Software
Software for transferring your pictures to a computer, organizing pictures, laying out pictures for printing and editing still pictures and movies is included with the camera. The software is available for both the Windows and Mac OS platforms.
Canon digital camera - Accessories
Various accessories sold separately such as conversion lenses and a waterproof case are available. In addition, the high-power flash that extends the range of flash shooting is available as a brand-new accessory sold separately.
Canon Powershot A520 review
The Canon Powershot A520 is absolutely a recommendable digital camera. It offers value for its money, has a few minor points that need improving, but in general it delivers an excellent result. The compact size offers many possibilities, turning itself into a versatile camera, and actually exceeding its own class. The possibilities that the A520 offers ensure keeping the camera in sight and in use. The Canon A520 is a worthy successor to the old Canon A-series digital cameras! Click on the related link below to read our Canon A520 review. Enjoy reading!
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