Monday, May 12, 2008

Canon PowerShot A10 Camcorder review



The PowerShot A10/A20 (bp-711)twins (list price $499/$599) were introduced, there was no doubt in my mind what cameras they were going after: the Olympus D-400/500 series, as well as the Fuji FinePix 1400/2400.


All designed and engineered to live up to Canon's high standards. On the high end, the PowerShot Pro90 IS incorporates a 3.34-megapixel CCD; 10X optical zoom lens with image stabilization; CompactFlash I and II compatibility, plus IBM's high-capacity MicroDrives; and no less than 12 (!) EOS-based shooting modes, including several manual options. Just weeks after the Pro90 IS, Canon introduced its second ultra-compact and ultra-cool digicam, the 2.1-megapixel PowerShot S300 Digital ELPH -- successor to the S100, but with a new retractable 3x zoom lens. Its OEM battery code : Canon BP-711




  • 1.32-megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions as high as 1,280 x 960 pixels.
  • 1.5-inch, color LCD monitor and real-image optical viewfinder.
  • 3x, 5.4-16.2mm lens (equivalent to a 35-105mm lens on a 35mm camera) with a maximum aperture setting of f/2.8-f/4.8 depending on zoom.
  • 2x digital zoom.
  • Automatic exposure control.
  • Shutter speeds from 1/1,500 to one second, with noise reduction for speeds slower than 1/6 second.

  • ISO equivalent to 100 (raised to ISO 150 in low light).
  • Built-in flash with five operating modes.
  • Manually adjustable White Balance setting with five settings.
  • Continuous Shooting, Stitch-Assist (panorama), and Self-Timer modes.
  • Images saved in JPEG format to CompactFlash (Type I) memory card, 8MB card included.
  • USB cable for quick connection to a computer.

  • Included software CD with Canon's Digital Camera Solution Disk (version 4.0) for Mac and PC.
  • Powered by four AA batteries or AC adapter (available separately).

  • DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compliant.
    Li-ion rechargeable Battery Canon bp-711 .


The A10 and A20 share the same 3X optical zoom lens. The focal range of this F2.8 lens is 5.4 - 16.2 mm, which is equivalent to 35 - 105mm. While the lens itself isn't threaded, you remove a plastic ring around it to expose the threads to which you can attach the conversion adapter and other lenses.

One of the differences between the models is digital zoom: the A10 has 2X, the A20 2.5X.


A new digital signal processing IC in the PowerShot A10 (Canon BP-711) camera enables high-speed image processing and rapid data transfer through the cameras' USB interface. The PowerShot A10 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. Laptop AC Adapter.


The camera takes just over two seconds to extend the lens and prepare for shooting -- that's fast!Both cameras fared well in our macro test, with the A20's output being a little brighter than the A10 (both were shot at the same time). You can get as close as 16 cm (6.3") in wide-angle, and 26 cm (10.2") in telephoto modes on these two.The A10/A20 can move between high-res photos almost instantly on the LCD -- it's impressive.

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