The Canon Powershot A580 is an entry level digital camera. Despite its lower price tag this camera is still capable of producing good quality photos. It also has a slightly longer zoom lens than other entry level digital cameras.
Power is supplied by AA batteries and images are stored to either SD or the higher capacity SDHC cards.
For composing your photos Canon have provided the option of either a viewfinder or the 2.5 inch LCD screen.
For close up shots the Powershot A580 can focus from 5cm away from the subject. This is close in when compared with other entry level cameras. Other features include the ability to add 60 seconds of voice memo to still photos you have taken. The camera is also capable of shooting TV quality movies.
If you feel that flash needs a boost Canon have a special flash pack available that can be bought separately.
Canon Powershot A580 Details
Style
Simple and Easy
Megapixels
8
Zoom
4x
LCD Screen
2.5
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC
Resolution
4:3, 16:9
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
35 - 140mm
Shutter Speed
15 - 1/2000 seconds
Aperture
f/2.6 f/5.5
Sensitivity
ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White Balance Settings
Auto; Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
Yes
Flash Modes
Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Red Eye Reduction
Flash Range
3.5m
Shooting Modes
Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Night Scene, Aquarium
Maximum Movie Resolution
640 x 480
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
To capacity of memory card
Macro Focus
5cms
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
94.3 x 64.7 x 40.8mm
Weight
175g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Canon Powershot A580 Specification
