Digital Cameras

The Canon PowerShot A400 is designed to be simple to use and is therefore suitable for beginners. The number of megapixels, at 3.2, is more than adequate for a basic point and shoot camera. However, the optical zoom is not huge, at only 2.2x. Many basic point and shoot cameras will offer 3x optical zoom, but the Canon PowerShot A400 is retailing at a very competitive price so don't necessarily be put off by a slightly lower optical zoom. The optical zoom can be combined with the digital zoom for a total zoom factor of about 7x. Using the macro you can take pictures as close as 5cm.

The LCD screen size is 1.5" which, like the optical zoom, is modest but adequate.

The scene modes included in this camera are Auto, Manual, Stitch Assist, Movie and Special scene modes (Portrait, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor). The photo effects you can choose are Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia and Black & White.

With this camera you can take movies up to 3 minutes in length, or up to 30 seconds at VGA quality. Sound recording is available and also playback and in-camera editing. The camera can be connected to the TV for viewing your movies.

The Canon PowerShot A400 can be connected to any Canon Direct Print or PictBridge compatible printer.

There is an optional All Weather Case available for the Canon PowerShot A400 which offers protection to a water depth of 3m.

Features of the Canon PowerShot A400 include:

3.3 Megapixel
Optical Zoom: 2.2x
Digital Zoom 3.2x
35mm Zoom Lens equivalent: 45 - 100 mm
Autofocus
Focus Range: 18.5 in. to Infinity (w)
Macro Focus Range: 2 - 18 in. (w) / 12 - 18.5 in. (t)
Focal Length: 5.9 - 13.2 mm
Video Speed: 15 fps
Max Movie Length: 180 Seconds
Video Format: AVI
ISO Speeds: 400, 200, 100, 50, Auto
Aperture Range: f3.8 (w)
White Balance: Tungsten (Preset), Fluorescent (Preset), Cloudy (Preset), Daylight / Sunny (Preset), Manual, Auto
Frames Per Second: 1.3 Frames
Memory Type: SD Card
Compression Modes: Normal, SuperFine, Fine
Compression Type: JPEG
Flash Type: Built-In
Flash Functions: Red-eye Reduction Flash, Fill-in Flash, Auto Flash, Flash Off
Viewfinder: Optical
LCD Panel: Size 1.5 in.
LCD Screen Resolution: 115,000 pixels
Interface: USB
Video Interface: Video Out
Battery Type: 2 x AA Batteries
Battery Life: 300 Images
Self Timer: 10 Sec., 2 Sec.
With Built-in Microphone
With Tripod Mount
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 98SE, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS 9
Dimensions: Width 4.21 in. Depth 1.45 in. Height 2.1 in.
Weight .36 lb.
Exterior Color: Blue, Silver
Included Accessories: 16 MB Memory Card, Hand Strap, Video Cable, Software, 2 x AA Batteries

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Expert Reviews from other websites (1 review)

Canon Powershot A400 Review at Cameras.co.uk (1 January 2005)

Canon PowerShot A400 Consumer Reviews (4 reviews)

Write a review of the Canon PowerShot A400! Please share your experiences to help other people choose the product that's best for them. This is a review site, not a forum, so please don't just ask questions. Please do not use swear words or offensive language, and please, no advertising! Reviewed by bob shubert on 29/09/2006
I had a fuji finepix 2100 ok camera nothing to write home about then i sold that and picked up one of these,from first off i was impressed the build quality was top rate as the fuji was very plastic almost toy like ,this is alloy and high grade plastic,as for the pictures they are stunning for this priced camera as it says in the review about the zoom i havent had any problems wotso ever its more that enough for a quick and easy point and shoot camera very easy to use as well if you can locate one of these 2nd hand and your after an easy camera with good results then buy one of these you won't regret it ,i didn't ,well done canon
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Reviewed by Solemn Luna on 22/11/2005
this is my first DC. And I have no regrets, yet ( been using it for less than a month.) excellent shots. artistic and beautiful. crisp. best price. I just dont like it that it's quite boxy. but great shots!
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Reviewed by James on 28/07/2005
Fantastic camera, excellent value for money. The pictures are crystal, and even though it isn't made for videos, they are great too. I would recommend this camera to anyone as it is so easy to use and you get fantastic results!
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Reviewed by simon musa on 09/11/2004
I want manual book this product (cannon power shot A400). Please send to me. My e-mail : imong@telkom.co.id Ok. Thank you.
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