About the Canon Powershot A1100
May 11, 2009 by admin

Canon Powershot A1100
The Canon A-series cameras are not quite as small as the Canon Elphs BUT if you don’t need something completely portable, these might just be perfect!
12.1 Megapixels, 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom, 2.5″ LCD, AA Power, 2 FPS Continous Shooting
There’s nothing more satisfying than taking great pictures! And with the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS it’s so effortless. The 12.1-megapixel resolution and 4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer ensure radiant, detailed images. Plus, you’ve got an advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology and the Face Detection Self-timer for extraordinary control and performance. Smart AUTO lets you handle challenging conditions with ease. Plus this trim, fashionable camera is yours in four stunning colors.
- Slim body and 4 bright color options: Gray, Blue, Pink and Green.
- 12.1-megapixel digital camera with 4x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
- DIGIC 4 Image Processor has evolved Face Detection Technology that tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-timer.
- Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations.
- Large, high-quality 2.5-inch LCD for easy on-camera viewing.
- Uses 2 AA-size batteries for convenience anywhere you go.
- Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.
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Specifications for Canon Powershot A1100
| Type of Camera | Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 4x Optical/4x Digital/16x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System |
|---|---|
| IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE | |
| Type | 12.1 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) |
| Total Pixels | Approx. 12.4 Megapixels |
| Effective Pixels | Approx. 12.1 Megapixels |
| LENS | |
| Focal Length | 6.2-24.8mm f/2.7-5.6 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm) |
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| Focusing Range | Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity |
| Macro: 1.2 in.-1.6 ft./3-50cm (W), 1-1.6 ft./30-50cm (T) | |
| Autofocus System | TTL Autofocus |
| VIEWFINDER & MONITOR | |
| Viewfinder | Real-image zoom viewfinder |
| LCD Monitor | 2.5-inch TFT color LCD |
| LCD Pixels | Approx. 115,000 pixels |
| LCD Coverage | 100% |
| APERTURE & SHUTTER | |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.7 (W) – f/5.6 (T) |
| Shutter Speed | 15-1/1600 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec. |
| EXPOSURE CONTROL | |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) |
| Light Metering Method | Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** |
| * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF | |
| ** Metering frame is fixed to the center | |
| Exposure Control Method | Program AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
| WHITE BALANCE | |
| White Balance Control | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| FLASH | |
| Built-in Flash | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro |
| Flash Range | 1-13 ft./30cm-4.0m (W), 1-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
| Recycling Time | 10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.0V) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | N/A |
| SHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Shooting Modes | Auto, Easy, P, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Long Shutter), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie |
| Photo Effects | My Colors |
| Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom | |
| Self-Timer | Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom |
| Wireless Control | N/A |
| Continuous Shooting | Approx. 2.0 fps (Large/Fine) |
| IMAGE STORAGE | |
| Storage Media | SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card |
| File Format | Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 |
| Image Compression | Normal, Fine, SuperFine |
| JPEG Compression Mode | Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) |
| Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural)) | |
| Number of Recording Pixels | Still Image: 4000 x 3000 (Large), 3264 x 2448 (Medium 1), 2592 x 1944 (Medium 2), 1600 x 1200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 4000 x 2248 (Widescreen) |
| Movie: Standard Definition: 640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP), 320 x 240 (30 fps) Available up to 4GB or 60 minutes per clip | |
| PLAYBACK SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Playback Modes File | Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, Transition Effects, Histogram, Index (9 thumbnails), Over Exposure Warning, Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast, Easy |
| Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume, Easy | |
| ERASING SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Erase Modes | Still Image: single image, all images |
| Movie: any movie file | |
| INTERFACES | |
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) |
| Video Out | NTSC/PAL |
| Audio Out | Monaural |
| Other | Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera’s USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable |
| POWER SUPPLY | |
| Power Source | 1. AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2) |
| 2. Rechargeable AA-size Ni-MH Battery (x2) (NB-3AH) | |
| 3. AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (optional) | |
| Shooting Capacity | Still Image: approx. 140 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 350 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery (NB-3AH))* |
| * LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used. | |
| Playback Time | Approx. 360 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 480 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Operating Temperature | 32-104°F/0-40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 10-90% |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.76 x 2.46 x 1.22 in./95.4 x 62.4 x 31.0mm |
| Weight | Approx. 5.47 oz./155g (camera body only) |










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