BAD LS1
03-29-2006, 03:00 PM
Ok, i got a pretty good deal on a camera today, I bought a Cannon A520 powershot.
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A520/A52A.HTM
I was looking for something that was smaller, but was at least 4.0 megapixels, and had good macro for close ups.
Anyone have one of these or have any thoughts?
Basic Features
4.0-megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions as large as 2,272 x 1,704 pixels.
1.8-inch color LCD monitor.
Real-image optical viewfinder.
Glass, 4x 5.8-23.2mm lens (equivalent to 35-140mm zoom on a 35mm camera).
3.6x digital zoom.
AiAF autofocus and a manual focus mode.
AF Assist light for low-light focusing.
Full Automatic, Program AE, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual exposure modes, as well as 13 preset exposure modes.
Manually adjustable aperture setting ranging from f/2.6 to f/8.0, depending on lens zoom position and shutter speed.
Shutter speed range from 1/2,000 to 15 seconds, depending on aperture.
Built-in flash with five operating modes.
SD/MMC memory storage.
Power supplied by two AA batteries or optional AC adapter.
Special Features
Movie mode (with sound).
Sound caption recording.
Stitch-Assist mode for panoramic shots.
Continuous Shooting and a variable delay Self-Timer mode.
Creative Effects menu.
White balance (color) adjustment with seven modes.
ISO adjustment with four ISO equivalents and an Auto setting.
Low Sharpness setting.
Evaluative, Center-Weighted, and Spot metering options.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility.
USB cable for connection to a computer (driver software included).
http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A520/A52A.HTM
I was looking for something that was smaller, but was at least 4.0 megapixels, and had good macro for close ups.
Anyone have one of these or have any thoughts?
Basic Features
4.0-megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions as large as 2,272 x 1,704 pixels.
1.8-inch color LCD monitor.
Real-image optical viewfinder.
Glass, 4x 5.8-23.2mm lens (equivalent to 35-140mm zoom on a 35mm camera).
3.6x digital zoom.
AiAF autofocus and a manual focus mode.
AF Assist light for low-light focusing.
Full Automatic, Program AE, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual exposure modes, as well as 13 preset exposure modes.
Manually adjustable aperture setting ranging from f/2.6 to f/8.0, depending on lens zoom position and shutter speed.
Shutter speed range from 1/2,000 to 15 seconds, depending on aperture.
Built-in flash with five operating modes.
SD/MMC memory storage.
Power supplied by two AA batteries or optional AC adapter.
Special Features
Movie mode (with sound).
Sound caption recording.
Stitch-Assist mode for panoramic shots.
Continuous Shooting and a variable delay Self-Timer mode.
Creative Effects menu.
White balance (color) adjustment with seven modes.
ISO adjustment with four ISO equivalents and an Auto setting.
Low Sharpness setting.
Evaluative, Center-Weighted, and Spot metering options.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility.
USB cable for connection to a computer (driver software included).