Click to take a QTVR tour of the A580 Sharing most of the features and visual virtues of its image stabilized sibling, the PowerShot A590 IS, including a fast 4X (35mm-140mm equivalent) optical zoom lens, the PowerShot A580 camera features an 8-megapixel CCD image sensor, the option of fully automatic or semi-automatic settings and 12 easily selectable Scene shooting modes. Incorporating a virtually identical body design as its slightly more feature-rich A-series family member, the PowerShot A580 camera is easily distinguished by its silver durable shell and easy to hold grip. Canon's innovative and exclusive Motion Detection technology consolidates motion information for both the camera and the photographic subject and determines whether the subject has moved and what if any adjustments to focus or exposure needs to be made. It will even detect and assess subject movement between each frame, making it quicker and easier to capture a series of images. Additionally, when paired with Canon's Optical Image Stabilization system – offered on the PowerShot A580 camera among other PowerShot models – the motion detection system's onboard vibration-detecting gyro senses and compensates for movement due to camera shake, even if the subject remains still. The "brain" in every new Canon digital camera from the PowerShot A-series to the EOS Pro models is the exclusive DIGIC III imaging processor. This proprietary chip is responsible for the cameras' higher performance levels including faster start up, faster autofocus and quicker shutter response times that leave long lag competitors far behind. What's more, DIGIC III improves both the image quality and the cameras' power consumption, extending the battery life under typical shooting conditions. The joy of capturing precious memories of family get-togethers – without having to make excuses as to why Uncle Joe is deep in the shadows while Aunt Betty's features are completely washed out – is enhanced with Canon Genuine Face Detection Technology. The feature automatically detects, tracks, focuses and optimizes the exposure on up-to nine forward looking human faces in the frame or can lock onto a specific face in the crowd, ensuring that all (or one) are in focus and properly exposed, with or without flash. While the Face Detection algorithm automatically prioritizes up to nine human faces in a scene, it can also be instructed via the Face Select and Track function to lock on to a single face in the crowd, ensuring that the chosen countenance is finely focused, no matter where it appears in the frame. In addition to focus and exposure control, the new A- series cameras now use Face Detection Technology to improve white balance, providing more consistent color accuracy than earlier models. Though equipped with Canon's precise nine-point Autofocus system, the PowerShot A580, A590IS and A470 models offer an AF-Point Zoom feature that works together with the cameras' advanced Face Detection Technology to enable users to double check facial expressions before snapping photos. Once it has been enabled in the recording menu, AF-Point Zoom can be engaged when photographing people simply by pressing the shutter button halfway. The cameras also feature Canon's Intelligent Orientation Sensor that determines whether a scene is being shot as a vertical or horizontal image. It then automatically rotates the image for quick and easy review on the cameras' bright, sharp and easy-to-read, 115,000-pixel 2.5 inch LCD monitor. As one of Microsoft's Premier Launch Partners, Canon is proud to announce that all PowerShot cameras announced in 2008 are Certified for Windows Vista according to Microsoft standards, without any extra downloads or upgrades. Additionally, all current models are fully compatible with other operating systems including Windows XP and Mac OS X (Versions 10.2 - 10.4). Powershot A580 Features: 8.0-megapixel CCD imager for up to poster size prints 4x optical 35-140mm f/2.6-5.5 zoom 2.5" color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom DIGIC III imaging processor Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system Face Detection AF/AE/FE technology Canon's exclusive Motion Detection technology Auto, Easy, Camera M and 12 Pre-programmed creative scene modes for beginners Movie mode w/sound, 640x480/320x240 up to 4GB, 160x120 up to 3 minutes 1.4fps Continuous "Burst" capture of Large/Fine images Evaluative metering on focus point, Center-weighted or Spot options Exposure compensation: ±2EV in 1/3-step increments White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom Orientation sensor that automatically detects vertical or horizontal shooting Low-light focus assist illuminator Light-guide zoom flash, angle changes with focal length Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second Selectable ISO settings from 80 to 1600 Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images Built-in microphone and speaker Powered by two standard AA type batteries Direct print and PictBridge Compatible USB 2.0 high speed connectivity for PC and Mac SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC+, and HC MMC+ memory cards, 32MB MMC+ card supplied The Powershot A580 with ship beginning in March 2008 with an MSRP of US$149.99. The Digital camera kit includes two standard AA alkaline batteries, a 32MB MMC+ Memory card, a USB interface cable, an AV cable, a wrist strap, and Canon's software suite. See our Buy Box below for current vendors and pricing.

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Powershot A580 Specifications

Type of Camera Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 4x Optical/4x Digital/16x Combined Zoom Image Capture Device Type 8.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Total Pixels Approx. 8.3 Megapixels Effective Pixels Approx. 8.0 Megapixels Lens Focal Length 5.8-23.2mm f/2.6-5.5 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm) Digital Zoom 4x Focusing Range Normal: 1.5 ft./45cm-infinity Macro: 2.0 in.-1.5 ft./5-45cm (W), 12 in.-1.5 ft./30-45cm (T) Autofocus System TTL Autofocus Viewfinders Optical Viewfinder Real-image optical zoom viewfinder LCD Monitor 2.5-inch amorphous silicon TFT color LCD LCD Pixels Approx. 115,000 pixels LCD Coverage 100% Aperture and Shutter Maximum Aperture f/2.6 (W) - f/5.5 (T) Shutter Speed 1/60-1/2000 sec., 15-1/2000 sec. Exposure Control ISO Sensitivity Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) Light Metering Method Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF ** Metering frame is fixed to the center Exposure Control Method Program AE; AE Lock Exposure Compensation ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments White Balance White Balance Control Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom Flash Built-in Flash Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Flash Range 12 in.-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 12 in.-7.2 ft./30cm-2.2m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Recycling Time 10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.0V) Flash Exposure Compensation N/A Shooting Specifications Shooting Modes Auto, Easy, Camera M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Scene, Aquarium), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie Photo Effects My Colors Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Self-Timer Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom Wireless Control Not available Continuous Shooting Normal: approx. 1.4 fps (Large/Fine) Image Storage Storage Media SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card File Format Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 Image Compression Normal, Fine, SuperFine JPEG Compression Mode Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural)) Number of Recording Pixels Still Image: 3,264 x 2,448 (Large), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 3,264 x 1,832 (Widescreen) Movie: 640 x 480 (20 fps/20 fps LP), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 160 x 120 (3 minutes at 15 fps) Playback Specifications Playback Modes File Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, My Category, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (9 thumbnails), Sound Memos, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, RAW, Resize, Image Inspection Tool Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume Erasing Specifications Erase Modes Still Image: single image, all images Movie: part of movie, all of movie Interfaces Computer Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) Video Out NTSC/PAL Audio Out Monaural Other Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable Power Supply Power Source 1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2) 2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x2) 3. AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (optional) Shooting Capacity Still Image: approx. 220 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) * LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used. Playback Time Approx. 540 min. (AA-size Alkaline batteries), approx. 660 min. (AA-size NiMH batteries) Physical Specifications Operating Temperature 32-104°F/0-40°C Operating Humidity 10-90% 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)

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