Click to take a QTVR tour of the A20 Canon U.S.A., Inc. is providing consumers with a fun and affordable way to experience digital photography with the introduction of the $599 PowerShot A20 digital camera. The PowerShot A20 has a 2.1 megapixel CCD with a newly developed 3x 35-105mm optical zoom lens and offers features and image quality normally found only in more expensive models. Features such as a primary color filter and adaptive signal processing for maximum image quality, high-precision auto white balance, exposure sensitivity automatically set according to brightness, three point AiAF autofocusing system for precise and simple focusing, shutter speeds from 1 second to 1/1500 second and a built-in flash with slow-sync functions for creative photography in low light. A new digital signal processing IC in the PowerShot A20 camera enables high-speed image processing and rapid data transfer through the cameras' USB interface. The PowerShot A20 takes advantage of this feature by offering a Direct Print mode that enables users to print hard-copy images using Canon's new CP-10 printer. The CP-10 makes printing from digital files simple and fun by allowing users to control all print settings directly from the camera's LCD monitor. Printer data is then transferred to the CP-10 directly through a dedicated interface cable. Bundled with a comprehensive suite of programs enabling image management, editing, compositing and printing, the PowerShot A10 and A20 come with Apple QuickTime 4.1, Canon RemoteCapture 1.3, and PhotoStitch 3.1 for both Macintosh and Windows, as well as Canon ZoomBrowser EX 2.6, PhotoRecord 1.2 and WIA and TWAIN drivers for Windows, plus ImageBrowser 1.6 and a Photoshop-compatible plug-in for the Mac. Features integrated in both ZoomBrowser EX 2.6 and ImageBrowser 1.6 include TimeTunnel and SlideShowMaker. When using ZoomBrowser EX 2.6 or ImageBrowser 1.6, users can take advantage of new and improved features for auto layout printing, self-running full-screen slide shows, and automated preparation of images for use as e-mail attachments. Canon will be offering its own WP-DC200 underwater case for the A10 and A20 that's good for depths of up to 30 meters or to protect it for use in the rain or at the beach. The CP-10 Card Printer makes printing from digital files simple and fun by allowing users to control all print settings directly from the camera's LCD monitor. Printer data is then transferred to the CP-10 directly through a dedicated interface cable. The new, ultra-compact printer produces beautiful, 300 x 300 dpi credit card-sized (4.3 x 2.1 inches) color prints in as little as 56 seconds. Click here to see our Canon CP-10 Card Printer review for more details. Physical Views The very compact Canon PowerShot A20 and the pocket-sized Fujifilm 6800 Zoom for size comparison.

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PowerShot A20 Specifications Image sensor : Approx. 2.11 million-pixel (total). 1/2.7 in. CCD (effective pixels: approx. 2.02 million) Lens : 5.4 (W) – 16.2 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 35–105 mm) f 2.8 (W) – 4.8 (T) Digital Zoom : Maximum 2.5x (Maximum 7.5x with optical zoom) Optical Viewfinder : Real-image optical zoom viewfinder LCD monitor : 1.5-inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD, approx. 120,000 pixels Autofocus : TTL 3 point AiAF Focusing Range : (from tip of the lens barrel) Normal : 76 cm (2.5 ft.) - infinity Macro : 16 – 76 cm (6.3 in. – 2.5 ft.)(W) 26 – 76 cm (10.2 in. – 2.5 ft.)(T) Shutter : Mechanical + electronic Shutter Speed : 1 – 1/1500 sec. * 1 sec. in manual mode with the flash off or in slow synchro mode. * Noise reduction processing on speeds slower than 1/6 sec. Sensitivity : ISO 100 equivalent (automatically raised to ISO 150 in low light) Light Metering Method : Evaluative metering (linked to focusing point) Exposure Control : Program AE Exposure Compensation : +-2 EV (1/3 steps) White Balance : TTL auto/ preset (daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent) Flash : Red-eye reduction auto/ auto/ on/ off/ slow-synchro Flash Range : Normal Mode : 76 cm – 3.9 m (2.5 – 12.8 ft.) (W), 76 cm – 2.3 m (2.5 – 7.5 ft.) (T) Macro Mode : 26 – 76 cm (10.2 in. – 2.5 ft.) (W/T) Shooting Modes : Auto/ manual/ stitch assist Self-Timer : Shoots after approx. 10 sec. Continuous Shooting : Approx. 2.5 images/sec (Large/ Fine mode, LCD monitor off) PC Connected Shooting : Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program RemoteCapture is included in the camera kit.) Recording Media : CompactFlashTM card (Type I) File Format : Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF compliant Image Recording Format : JPEG Compression : Superfine/ fine/ normal Resolutions : Large : 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium : 1024 x 768 pixels Small : 640 x 480 pixels Replay Modes : Single image replay/ index replay (9 thumbnails)/ zoomed view (LCD monitor zooms images up to 2.5x)/ auto play/ printing with Card Photo Printer CP-10 (print image directly) Interface : USB (mini-B) Video output terminal (NTSC or PAL, selectable) Power Source : Four AA alkaline or four AA rechargeable NiMH batteries Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 Operating Temperatures : 0 - 40 degrees C (32 - 104 degrees F) Operating Humidity : 10 - 90 % Dimensions (W x H x D) : 110.3 x 71.0 x 37.6 mm (4.3 x 2.8 x 1.5 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight : Approx. 250 g (8.8 oz.) (excluding batteries and CF card)

Package Contents (U.S./N. America)

Digital Camera Wrist Strap AA Alkaline Battery (x4) CompactFlashTM Card FC-8M Case for CompactFlashTM Card Video Cable VC-100 USB Interface Cable IFC-300PCU Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM Camera User Guide Software Starter Guide System Map















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