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- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | October 1998 |
| Original Price | 84,800 yen |
PowerShot A5 Zoom is sister model to the PowerShot A5 launched in April,1998. The new camera is equipped with a high-performance 28-70mm (35mm camera equivalent) 2.5x wide zoom lens which incorporates three aspherical lens elements to minimize distortion and correct for a variety of lens aberrations.
| Image Sensor (CCD) | Size | 1/3″ | |
| Method | Complementary color filter/Interline | ||
| Number of Pixels | 810,000 pixel (total) | ||
| Sensitivity | Equivalent to ISO 100-400 (ISO 400 for small mode in low light only) | ||
| Image Data Storage | CompactFlash ™ card (Type I) | ||
| File Format | CIFF (JPEG)/Proprietary Canon format (CCD RAW) | ||
| Recorded Image Size |
1024 x 768, 512 x 384 | ||
| Lens | 4-10mm f/2.6-4.0 (35mm film equivalent : 28-70mm) | ||
| Shutter Speeds | 1/6-1/750 sec. | ||
| Focusing Range | Standard | 50 cm-infinity | |
| Macro | 17-50 cm | ||
| Built-in Flash | Auto, Forced ON/OFF, Red-eye reduction | ||
| White Balance Control |
TTL auto/manual | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical | Real-image optical viewfinder | |
| LCD | 2″ TFT | ||
| Recording Capacities* |
using 8MB CF card | ||
| Fine | 44 shots (1024 x 768)/125 (512 x 384) | ||
| Normal | 89 shots (1024 x 768)/236 (512 x 384) | ||
| Economy | — | ||
| Interfaces | Serial/CF card slot/Video Out | ||
| Compatible Operating Systems |
Windows® 95/98, Windows® NT4.0, Macintosh | ||
| Power Supply | 2CR5 lithium battery, Dedicated Nickel-hydride Battery (optional), Dedicated AC adapter (optional) | ||
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
103 x 68 x 37.3 mm | ||
| Weight (body only) | Approx. 260 g | ||
| Accessories | 8MB CF, lithium batteries (2CR5), video cable, wrist strap, PC connection kit, application software | ||
Information written above is about the digital cameras developed for the Japanese domestic market.
* Recording capacity specifications are based on standard shooting conditions established by Canon. Actual results will vary according to subjects.