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PowerShot A95

PowerShot A95

PowerShot A95

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Marketed September 2004

The Canon PowerShot A95, incorporating a 3x optical zoom lens (equivalent to 38-114 mm in the 35 mm format), replaces the A80 released in October 2003 as the flagship model of the PowerShot A series.

The first A-series model to incorporate a 1/1.8″, five-megapixel CCD sensor, Canon’s PowerShot A95 combines a range of advanced new shooting features found on high-end models, including FlexiZone AF/AE, which enables users to move the AF/AE point freely around the viewfinder for easy focusing and spot metering of off-center subjects without having to reframe the shot. The model also features 21 shooting modes – the most of any Canon digital camera – including an eight-setting Special Scene Mode that offers the new Kids & Pets and Night Snapshot settings.

The Canon PowerShot A95 incorporates an enlarged 1.8″, Vari-Angle LCD monitor offering increased resolution of around 118,000 dots for easier visibility. Enabling rotation through a horizontal arc of 180 degrees and a vertical arc of 270 degrees, the monitor permits easy framing, or folding away for protection when not in use. Further enhancing performance is the addition of the one-touch Print/Share button*, and a full range of optional accessories, including a Tele Converter, Wide Angle Converter and a Waterproof Case enabling underwater photography at depths up to 40 meters.

*The Print/Share button functions with Canon’s Direct Print-enabled inkjet and CP-series compact photo printers as well as any printer compatible with the PictBridge standard

Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 5.0 million
Image Sensor 1/1.8″ CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.3 million)
Lens 7.8 (W) – 23.4 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 38 (W) – 114 (T) mm), f/2.8 (W) – f/4.9 (T)
Digital Zoom Approx. 4.1x (Up to approx. 12x in combination with the optical zoom)
Optical Viewfinder Real-image zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor 1.8″, TFT color LCD, approx. 118,000 dots
AF System TTL autofocus
Focusing frame: 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (Fixed to center/Any position is available)
Shooting Distance (from the front of the lens) Normal AF 45 cm (1.5 ft.) – infinity
Macro AF 5 – 45 cm (2.0 in. – 1.5 ft.) (W)/25 – 45 cm (9.8 in. – 1.5 ft.) (T)
Manual focus 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity (W)/25 cm (9.8 in.) – infinity (T)
Shutter Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter
Shutter Speeds 15 – 1/2000 sec.
The shutter speed range varies according to shooting modes.
Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction.
Light Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center/AF-point-linked)
Exposure Control System Program AE/Shutter-speed priority AE/Aperture-priority AE/Manual exposure control
Exposure Compensation ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Sensitivity Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
White Balance Auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H) or custom
Built-in Flash Auto*, on*, off

*Red-eye reduction is available.

Flash Range Normal 45 cm – 4.4 m (1.5 ft. – 14 ft.) (W)
45 cm – 2.5 m (1.5 ft. – 8.2 ft.) (T)
Macro 25 – 45cm (9.8 in. – 1.5 ft.) (W/T)
(ISO speed set to Auto)
Shooting Modes Auto
Creative zone Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual, Custom
Image zone Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast shutter, Slow shutter, Special Scene Mode (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets and Night Snapshot), Stitch assist and Movie
Continuous Shooting High-Speed continuous shooting: Approx. 2.0 shots/sec.
Standard continuous shooting: Approx 1.5 images/sec.
(Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off).
Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./approx. 10-sec. delay
PC-controlled Shooting Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in the camera kit.)
Recording Media CompactFlash™(CF) card (Type I)
File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant
Image Recording Format Still images Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movies AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural))

*This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

Compression Superfine, Fine, Normal
Number of Recording Pixels Still Images: Large: 2592 x 1944 pixels
Medium1: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Medium2: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Small : 640 x 480 pixels
Movies : 640 x 480 pixels, 10 frames/ sec. (30 sec.)
320 x 240 pixels, 15 frames/sec. (3 min.)
160 x 120 pixels, 15 frames/sec. (3 min.)
The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting.
Playback Modes Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 2-10x in LCD monitor), Auto play or Sound memos (up to 60 sec.).
Direct Print Canon Direct Print/Bubble Jet Direct/PictBridge compatible
My Camera Settings The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound can be customized using the following methods:
  1. Using the images and sounds recorded on the camera.
  2. Using downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software.
Interface USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio)
Power Source AA-size alkaline batteries (included in the camera kit)
4 AA-size rechargeable NiMH batteries NB4-200 (sold separately)
AC Adapter Kit ACK600 (sold separately)
Operating Temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Operating humidity 10 – 90 %
Dimensions
(w x h x d)
101.1 x 64.6 x 34.7 mm (4.0 x 2.5 x 1.4 in.)
(excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 235 g (8.3 oz.) (camera body only)