10.0 Megapixels 4xoptical zoom 2.5" vari-angle LCD for creative framing Fast, superb results with DIGIC II, ISAPS, 9-point AIAF and FlexiZone AF/AE 21 shooting modes include full manual control plus My Colors photo effects ISO800 for flash-free in do

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #331 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Canon
• Model: 1287B001AA
• Released on: 2006-09-10
• Dimensions: 8.90" h x 3.31" w x 6.54" l, 13.23 pounds

Features

• 10.0 Megapixels 4xoptical zoom 2.5" vari-angle LCD for creative framing Fast, superb results with DIGIC II, ISAPS, 9-point AIAF and FlexiZone AF/AE 21 shooting modes include full manual control plus My Colors photo effects ISO800 for flash-fr...

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Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer's Description
The PowerShot A640 bursts with creative options. Use its 10.0 Megapixels to shoot poster size prints with fine detail. Discover new possibilities with the vari-angle LCD and optional accessories.

10.0 Megapixels
Print high quality poster size images with all the incredible detail of 10.0 Megapixels. Crop and trim to create new compositions while keeping your photos extra large and razor sharp.

4x optical zoom
A 4x optical zoom lens gives you the flexibility to frame shots up close or at a distance without sacrificing quality.

2.5" Vari-angle LCD screen
The large 2.5" Vari-angle LCD twists in all directions - ideal for self portraits and creative shots at unusual angles. Night Display mode aids visibility in low light while a selectable Grid Line display helps with composition. A useful 3:2 ratio overlay indicates the printable area for standard photo prints.

Visionary Technology
Canon's DIGIC II image processor manages all camera functions and processes images at high speed for excellent responsiveness and extended battery life. iSAPS is a built-in assistant that uses scene information to optimize camera settings before the shot is taken.

Flexible focusing
Rely on 9-point AiAF to keep even off-centre subjects sharply in focus or use FlexiZone AF/AE to manually select a focus point.

Shooting modes and My Colors
21 shooting modes include a full creative zone for manual control and 10 Special Scene modes for tricky lighting conditions including Snow, Beach and Underwater. My Colors allows colour effects to be applied to images and movies.

Great indoor and night shots
A high-speed ISO 800 setting allows you to shoot correctly exposed images in low light conditions without using a flash. ISO 800 also enables shooting at higher shutter speeds reducing the risk of image blur.

Safety Zoom and Digital Tele-Converter
Safety Zoom offers extra zoom magnification without affecting image quality. Use the Digital Tele-Converter for extra reach on every shot - just like adding a tele-converter lens to the camera.

1cm Macro mode
Focus as close as 1cm and capture all the intricate detail of tiny subjects.

High quality movies
Shoot extra long 30fps VGA quality movies with full audio. View them on the camera's LCD screen or connect to a TV or PC for full screen playback.

Accessories
A complete range of optional accessories includes wide and tele-converter lenses and a slave flash. A waterproof case allows for underwater shooting at depths of up to 40 metres.

Box Contents

• PowerShot A640 camera
  
• Wrist Strap WS-200
  
• 32MB Memory Card
  
• 4-AA size Alkaline Batteries
  
• AV Cable AVC-DC300
  
• Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
  
• User Manual Kit

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Customer Reviews

Excellent camera with great funcionality
After my 3 year old Nikon Coolpix started draining rechargeable batteries, I carried out some research of similar camera's within the same price range and chose the A640 and can only say it has been a delight to use. It looks complex with all the buttons and settings, but it can be a plug and play without even consulting the manual. The quality of my pictures have improved greatly over my previous camera (albeit it was only 3m mpx). Not being a massive camera user, this has really given me the bug and I enjoy trying the different settings and getting to know it's capabilities. The rotating screen is also a great idea for getting pics above a crowd etc. The pics are almost taken instantly unlike my previous camera, where it was at least 5 seconds after pushing the button. In addition it is ready to take the next pic within seconds. Like all camera packs, the memory card supplied only stores about 10 pics before it is full, so expect to purchase a larger memory card, but I won't hold that against it.

All in all an excellent camera and in my opinion, great value for money.

Fantastic Camera
This is a fantastic camera. Incorporating a whopping 10megapixel sensor and a 4x optical zoom lens with nine-point auto-focus, the A640's has an impressive specification. Its 21 scene modes and intelligent analysis programs ensure that users can take high-quality pictures. You also get full manual control, aperture and shutter priority modes which give you the flexibility to be as creative as you like. It also allows you to choose different focusing and metering modes. The combination of features is mind boggling but the on screen menu system is easy to use. You can of course also use the full auto mode which will do every thing for you.
To the rear a 2.5in LCD panel flips out and pivots to allow shooting from all manner of angles. You can easily shoot over the heads of crowds or frame waist-level shots. Or flip the LCD right round to take a picture of yourself!
Shots taken with the A640 may be compared not only with the very best compact cameras but also with digital SLRs. The quality is excellent. Images are extremely clean and crisp - definitely photographs as opposed to snaps.
You can buy extra lenses and even an underwater casing! I'd also recommend buying a light weight tripod for use in low-light and night time conditions, a good case and a good battery charger as the A640 takes 4 AA batteries. With a 2 gig memory stick you can take about 500 shots at superfine 3648x2736 resolution. The detail on shots at that resolution is amazing.
To sum up: the A640 is easy to use, powerful and takes great photographs.

Very good product
I have used a Nikon Coolpix 990 for my work for the last 7 years but wanted something a little smaller/lighter. I chose the A640 as a replacement because it is smaller/lighter than the 990 but still uses AA batteries making it easy to get replacements in an emergency. It also has a flip-out LCD screen which allows me to get the camera into all sorts of angles - just like the 990 with its twist screen. I think I would have picked a Nikon again if the current alternative to the 990 had better shot-to-shot delay when using a flash - but it doesn't.

Good points. Smaller and lighter than the 990. Very quick to start up. The A640 has a mini-USB link so that getting pictures off the camera is easy. The manual setting is easy to use and is probably the best feature of the camera allowing you to get the best out of it. The flip-out LCD screen makes it easy to get the camera into all sorts of awkward angles. There is little if any shutter lag. Shot-to-shot delay is minimal even using the flash. Battery life is excellent even using the flash and the LCD continuously. ISO down to 800 means that taking pictures in low-light with or without the flash is a doddle.

Bad points. The images are a little more red/yellow compared with the Nikon. Getting the settings right to take pictures in Auto or Manual is more fiddly compared with the 990. Bottom line is that image quality is similar to the Nikon 990 but you have to work much harder to get that quality with the A640. Therefore, probably not much good as a camera to take holiday snaps but a good compromise for me to replace the 990.

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