The Canon Powershot A1200 is a straightforward digital camera. It runs on two AA batteries and is simple to operate. It is a relatively inexpensive digital camera from a recognised brand If you are looking for a digital camera that has few frills, but can handle most snapshot opportunities then the Powershot A1200 may well appeal to you.
To help you if you are relatively new to digital photography Canon have included some hints and tips. These are available through the menu system. They may not answer all your questions, but they will point you in the right direction and help you get more from your camera.
Looking through the features the LCD screen is 2.7 inches in size. The 4x zoom lens has a minimum focal length of 28mm. This means you have a bit of extra scope for squeezing in wider scenes. The 12 megapixels on offer are more than enough for your snapshot sized prints.
One of the most noticeable differences between the Powershot A1200 and other cameras at this level is the fact Canon have included a viewfinder. These are becoming increasingly hard to find at the lower end of the market.
There is a macro mode that allows you to get within 3cm of your subject. Video clips are catered for with a High Definition movie mode.
Canon Powershot A1200 Details
Style
Simple and Easy
Megapixels
12
Zoom
4x
LCD Screen
2.7
MemoryCards
SD, SDHC, SDXC
Resolution
4:3, 16:9
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
28 – 112 mm
Shutter Speed
15 to 1/1600 seconds
Aperture
f/2.8 – f/5.9
Sensitivity
AUTO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
Optical
Flash Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro, Red Eye Reduction
Flash Range
4m
Shooting Modes
Blur Reduction (2.0MP), Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer), Low Light (2.0MP), Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter), Creative Filters (Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
24 fps (HD)
Maximum Movie Duration
4 GB or 10 min (HD)
Macro Focus
3cms
Metering
Multi-pattern, centre weighted, spot
ManualControls
None
Image Stabilisation
No
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
AA
Dimensions
97.5 x 62.5 x 30.7 mm
Weight
185g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Canon Powershot A1200 Specification
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