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Canon PowerShot A720 IS
Price (MSRP): $249.99
Megapixel: 8
TYPE: Digital Compact
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Canon's 8-megapixel PowerShot A720 IS features a 35-210mm (35mm equivalent) optically stabilized 6x zoom lens, optical viewfinder and a fixed, 115,000 pixel 2.5-inch LCD. The PowerShot A720 IS provides updated face-detection functions such as a flash exposure mode optimized for photographing people and a setting that automatically corrects redeye in detected faces in playback mode. The camera uses Canon's latest-generation image processor, the DIGIC III, and offers three OIS modes, including an option for panning. The A720 IS offers manual, priority, and automatic exposure modes; a shutter-speed range of 1/2000 to 15 seconds, and AF-linked spot and center-weighted metering modes. The A720 IS offers a top ISO setting of 1600, nine-point autofocus, custom white balance, flash compensation, and both first- and second-curtain flash sync. Several color modes and effects are available, as well as adjustable contrast, saturation, and sharpness. The A720 IS offers a 1.3fps continuous-shooting mode and VGA-resolution video with sound. The A720 IS runs on AA batteries and will be available in September 2007 with an MSRP of $249.99.
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| Slowest Shutter Speed |
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15 |
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| Fastest Shutter Speed |
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2000 |
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| Screen Size |
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2.5 in |
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| Screen Resolution |
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115,000 |
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| Screen Type |
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LCD and Optical |
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| Maximum ISO |
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1600 |
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| Widest Focal Length |
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35 mm |
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| Longest Focal Length |
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210 mm |
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| Maximum Aperture |
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f/2.8 |
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| Zoom |
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6 |
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| Video Resolution |
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Up to 640x480 |
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| Video Frames per second |
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30 |
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| Battery |
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4 AA Alkaline, or 4 rechargeable NiMH |
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| Battery Life |
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Approx. 140 shots |
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| Width |
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3.83 in |
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| Height |
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2.64 in |
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| Depth |
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1.65 in |
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| Weight |
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7.05 oz |
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| Release Date |
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September 2007 |
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User Reviews
Here's how our visitors have reviewed this camera.
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Overall quality |
8.5
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Ease of use |
9
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Fit and finish |
8.5
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Click-to-click speed |
9
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Display quality |
9.5
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Flash quality |
8.5
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Image quality |
9
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Overall value |
9.5
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