Easy-to-use and easy-to-hold, the PowerShot A550 gives you 7.1 megapixels, a 4x optical zoom lens, an ISO 800 feature for expanded low-light shooting, and a DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS technology for beautiful pictures and great performance. Plus, there's even a Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode. Power is never a problem, because the A550 uses standard "AA" batteries. Great features at a great price--it's what makes the A550 such an amazing camera.
Treat yourself to a new standard of performance and simplicity. With 7.1 megapixels, the PowerShot A550 gives you the resolution you need to capture life's precious moments in radiant, real-life color and fully textured detail. Even when you enlarge, crop and print, every image is still breathtakingly beautiful. Better still, Canon's high-quality 4x optical zoom lens makes all your favorite subjects--portraits, landscapes, night scenes, even casual snapshots--crisp, sharp and bright.
Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor is designed to improve processing speed and image quality, so DIGIC II provides markedly fast startup, autofocus and playback, plus it assures that every image is more colorfully vibrant. iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC II Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
The PowerShot A550 features a 2.0-inch LCD screen with 86,000 pixels of resolution. So whether you're setting up your shot or playing it back, everything is bright and clear. And with 9-point AiAF, you can count on exact focus no matter where your subject is in the frame. You also have shooting modes that give you breathtaking, exhilarating pictures even when shooting conditions are tough.
Now you can experience the full impact of every image you shoot. PowerShot A550 is equipped with a 16:9 widescreen option that lets you shoot still photos and movies in a format that's specially made for viewing on widescreen television sets or your computer monitor. Imagine the possibilities: you can entertain friends and family with shows of your own photography or host your own movie nights. It's a great way to give everyone a whole new perspective on your creativity.
Features:
7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
4x optical zoom
DIGIC II Image Processor for superior image quality, fast operation and low power consumption
Clear, high-resolution 2.0-inch LCD for easy on-camera viewing
16:9 widescreen mode for full-screen viewing on widescreen TVs and computer monitors
Three movie modes including 30 fps VGA and 60 fps fast frame rate
Power on the go with two AA-size batteries
Print/share button for easy direct printing and downloading
Stores images on SD, SDHC, or MMC memory cards (16MB MMC card included)
Specifications:
megapixels 7.1, optical zoom 4x, LCD screen size 2", memory type SD/SDHC/MMC, batteries 2xAA (included), dimensions 3.59"x2.52"x1.70", weight 5.64 oz.
List of Contents:
PowerShot A550, 2xAA batteries, 16MB Multimedia card, wrist strap, software CD, USB cable, AV cable, instructions, 1 year manufacturer's warranty.