Canon Powershot A520 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
- price: $249.99
SKU: A520
Sales Rank: 49
Customer Rating:
| Read Reviews
)
Product Description
Brace yourself for the dawn of the best digital-camera for general family use. Canon has created an easy, lightweight camera that appeals to the beginner and creative user. Packed with value superior to any other camera in its class, the Canon PowerShot A520 is brimming with that best buy feel. Four Megapixel resolution, Canon's exclusive DIGIC Image Processor and a new, longer 4x optical zoom bring life-like detail and radiant color to all your images. This camera is exceptionally easy to use, with a new ergonomic grip and big multifunction 1.8 inch LCD screen.Built-in multimode electronic-flashSelf-Timer activates shutter after an approximate 2 second or approximate 10 second delay (selectable)Storage Media - SD SecureDigital memory card, MMC MultiMediaCardImage Recording Format - Still -Exif 2.2 JPEG / Movie -AVI (Image data -Motion JPEG; Audio data -WAVE (Monaural) / Still Image -2272x1704 (Large), 1600x1200 (Medium 1), 1024x768 (Medium 2), 640x480 (Small) / Movie -640x480, 320x240 or 160x120Power Sources -Two Size AA Alkaline batteries (included) / Two Rechargeable size AA NiMH batteries (suggested and advised) / AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (optional)Has USB interfaceCanon DirectPrint for Still and Movie with Canon CP printers / PictBridge compatibility for stillsWeighs 6.35 ounces without battery and memory
Product Specification
- BatteriesIncluded:
- 1
- Batteries:
- 2 AA
- BatteryDescription:
- 2 AA
- Binding:
- Electronics
- Brand:
- Canon
- DisplaySize:
- 1.8 inches
- EAN:
- 0013803047837
- Feature:
- 4.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 11 x 15-inch prints
4x optical zoom, 9-point AiAF, 13 shooting modes
Large 1.8-inch display; D!GIC Image Processor for faster speed and vibrant colors
Print/Share button for easy direct printing and downloads, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP printers
Stores images on SD or MultiMedia Cards (MMC); powered by 2 AA batteries - FloppyDiskDriveDescription:
- None
- Label:
- Canon
- Manufacturer:
- Canon
- MaximumFocalLength:
- 23.2 millimeters
- MinimumFocalLength:
- 5.8 millimeters
- Model:
- A520
- NumberOfItems:
- 1
- OpticalZoom:
- 4 unknown-units
- ProductGroup:
- Photography
- Publisher:
- Canon
- SpecialFeatures:
- nv:Sensor^4.0 Megapixel|Size^1/2.5-inch|Image Resolution^1024 x 768|Image Resolution^1600 x 1200|Image Resolution^640 x 480|Image Resolution^2272 x 1704|Movie Resolution^320 x 240|Movie Resolution^640 x 480|Movie Resolution^160 x 120|Optical Zoom^4X|Digital Zoom^3.6x|Combined Zoom^14x|Focal Length^f=35-140mm @ 35mm|Focus Mode^Manual focus|Focus Mode^1-point AF|Focus Mode^TTL autofocus|Focus Mode^9-point AiAF|Focusing Range^Macro AF: 2 in.-1.5 ft/5-47cm (WIDE)
- Studio:
- Canon
- Title:
- Canon Powershot A520 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
- UPC:
- 013803047837
- MPN:
- 9715A001
Customer Reviews
A520 Lens problem
I have owned several Canon digital cameras and like them very much.I purchased the A520 as a gift for a family member.After several months the lens cover problem that everyone writes about started happening.It would stick paritally open or closed or all the way open.The key word being stick or stuck.I took it to a Canon Service Center and they repaired it under warranty.After trying to use it for the 1st time several weeks later the lens cover was stuck open and would not budge.I took it back to...
10/5/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
A Mistake
This is my third digital camera, I bought it after my tot dunked my previous camera under water.I did a lot of research before I bought this and it was highly rated in Consumer Reports.After a few months of ok pictures (the macro setting is not very good though) the lens cover started sticking but I learned to live with it.I would manually open up the lens cover each time.Then the lens cover got stuck in the open position and I was learning to live with that.But now the camera is almost completely...
10/2/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Great Value..Until the lens locks up
I'm getting ready to purchase my third powershot and feeling like a glutton for punishment. My first, the A510 was awesome, took great pictures and never gave me a problem, then it got stolen. I immediately tried to replace it, but could only find the A520. All went well at first, the same ease of use (although the night shots/redeye seemed a lot worse). The lens cover would sometimes get snagged and remain open, but I was always able to help it along with a finger. I was still happy enough to buy...
9/11/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
could be better
the cover over the lense broke/small lcd screen/ pictures are pritty good/battery life is pritty good/some images can come out a bit blurry if theres no flash and your hands arnt that steady/takes nice portaits/ easy to use/ has a veiw-finder....
9/10/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Worthless
I bought this camera on the recommendation of a store technician over another HP digital.The camera has spent as much time in the repair shop as it has being used.The delay between pictures is incredibly long.The lens/shutter doesn't open properly.(Two other family members who own Powershot A520's are having the same problems....
8/23/2006 12:00 AM | All Customer Reviews
Accessories
Canon ACK-800 AC Adapter for A310, A430, A520, A530, A540, A700 & A710 ISDigital Cameras
price: $29.94
Viking 256 MB Secure Digital Card (SD256M-P)
price: $27.27
Viking 128 MB Secure Digital Card (SD128M-P)
price: $20.45
Juice Multi-Battery Charger Kit
price: $28.99