Canon Digital Camera PowerShot A400 @ Antrix Tech Zone, Mumbai

Features :

High Image Quality

.	3.2 megapixels CCD to record high-resolution images

.	Powerful DIGIC Imaging Processor for sharp and true-to-life images and fast processing speed

.	2.2x optical zoom with 3.2x digital zoom to close-in on subjects

.	1.5" LCD screen for easy viewing and composing of image

Always In Focus

.	9-point AiAF (auto-focusing) points or single-point AF ensures sharp focus of subject despite placement in the viewfinder

Be snap-happy - let the camera do the work

.	Intelligent "Auto" mode based on Canon's iSAPS technology allows the camera to analyse the scene and automatically select the ideal camera settings to best capture a scene

.	Preset image zones automatically select the camera settings according to the image composition. (auto, manual, stitch assist, special scene* & movie,)

.	* 8 special scene modes to give you the perfect camera settings when shooting foliage, portrait, snow, beach, fireworks, night scene, indoor and underwater scene.

.	SI (Super Intelligent) sensor automatically detects whether images were taken vertical or horizontal so your images are always right side up on your LCD screen or when you download to your PC

.	The special postcard print mode guides you to compose your images according to the printing area (vertical/horizontal ratio of 3:2) so your postcard size photo would not have the top, bottom or sides cut off. Date and/or time can also be imprinted in the mode.

.	Macro function allows camera to take close-ups of up to 5 cm.

Create Short 3-minute Film

.	Mini-movie capability: Records movie up to 3 minutes, complete with sound; simple movie -editing can be done from the camera

.	Records up to 60 seconds of sound annotation, which can be attached to still images

Creative Control - do it your way

.	3 metering modes to evaluate the lightings within the viewfinder and select the best exposure for the ideal shot. (Evaluative light metering, centre-weighted averaging, spot metering)

.	Selectable ISO settings to adjust the CCD's sensitivity to light (ISO 50/100/200/400). This helps to shoot in dark conditions

.	7 white balance mode to reproduce natural colour and skin tones under different lighting conditions (auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H and 1 custom)

.	Flash output controls the amount of flash emitted to handle any lighting situations.

Have Unlimited Fun

.	6 Photo effect modes add colour variety to your images (photo effect off, low sharpening, vivid colour, sepia, neutral and black & white)

.	'My Camera' feature lets you customise the camera's start up screen and operational sound (with volume control) and select your favourite picture and tune.

.	Remote capture software allows you to control the camera via the PC.

.	Optional All weather case lets you take photos under water. (up to 3m)

Shoot it. Print it Direct.

.	Print photos directly to Canon direct photo printers and any brand of PictBridge compliant printers, without PC

.	'Print/Share' button lights up when the camera is connected to a printer to indicate that the camera is ready to print or transfer files with one push of a button.

.	'ID photo print' feature crops images to passport-size from the camera for direct printing* (28 different ID sizes are available to meet different countries' requirement).

.	'Movie Print' feature prints a series of still images from recorded movie directly from camera*

.	Exif 2.2 allows important camera settings (eg whether flash is on or not) to be recorded on the memory cards and allows EXIF compatible printer to read them to obtain accurate images.

* Canon CP Printers only

Storage and power source

.	Compatible with SD (secure digital) memory card

.	Operates on two AA batteries

Compatibility

.	Compatible with MS Windows & Mac operating systems

.	Comes with 'Picture Transfer Protocol' to transfer images to Wins XP and Mac OS X (v10.2) computers directly -without having to install any camera drivers

Specifications:

Image Sensor (CCD)

Camera Effective Pixels		Approx. 3.2 million pixels

Total Pixels		Approx. 3.3 million pixels, 1 /3.2-inch type

Color Filters		Primary color filters (Bayer type)

Lens

Focal Length (35 mm film equivalent)		45 (W) - 100 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent)

Optical Zoom		2.2x

Shooting Distance (from the front of the lens)
	Normal	47 cm - infinity
	Macro	5 - 47 cm (W)/ 30- 47 cm (except W)

Viewfinder		Real-image optical viewfinder

LCD Monitor		1.5 inch, low temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD

AF System		9-point AiAF/1-point AF (fixed to center) Intelligent Orientation Sensor, AF-assist Beam On/Off

Light Metering System		Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (metering frame when spot: center)

Exposure Compensation		± 2 stops in 1/3 stop increments

Sensitivity		Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent

White Balance		Auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), custom

Shutter

Type		Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter

Speeds		1-1/1500 sec

Aperture

Type		Round shape aperture

f/number		f/3.8 (W/T), f/5.6 (W/T)

Flash

Operation Modes		Auto, on, off (*red-eye reduction is available)

Flash Range
	Normal	47 cm - 2.0 m (W/T)
	Macro	30-47 cm (W/T) (When sensitivity is set to Auto)

Shooting Specifications

Shooting Modes		Auto, Manual, Stitch Assist, Special Scene, Movie (Portrait, Night Scene, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor)

Digital Zoom		Approx. 3.2x

Photo Effects		Off, Vivid, Neutral, Low sharpening, Sepia, Black & White

Continuous Shooting		Approx. 1.3 shots/sec (Large/Fine, LCD Monitor Off)

Postcard Date Imprint Mode		Available

Shooting Functions		Noise reduction/ Rec.review/ Self-timer/ PC-controlled shooting

Recording Specifications

Recording Media		SD memory card

File Format
	Still Images	Design rule for Camera File system (Exif 2.2 (JPEG compression)) and DPOF (Version 1.1) compliant
	Movies	AVI Type (Image data: Motion JPEG compression; Audio data: WAVE (Monaural)

Number of Recording Pixels
	Still Images	Large: 2048 x 1536 Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 Medium 2: 1024 x 768 Small: 640 x 480 Postcard Date Imprint Mode: 1600 x 1200* (*Compression is set to Fine)
	Movies	640 x 480 (30 sec at 10 fps) 320 x 240 (3 min at 15 fps) 160 x 120 (3 min at 15 fps)

Playback Specifications

Still Images		Single, Index (9 thumbnail images)

Movies		Normal Playback, Special Playback, Editing

Playback Modes		Magnified, Auto Rotate, Rotation, Histogram, Sound memos (up to 60 sec.), Slide Show

Direct Transfer		Available

Printing Specifications

Direct Print		Canon Direct Print, Bubble Jet Direct, PictBridge

Print Features		ID Photo Print/ Movie Print

My Camera Settings		Start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound, self-timer sound

Display Languages		14 Languages

Interface		USB (mini-B, PTP) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable)

Power Source		2 AA Alkaline batteries (included), 2 AA rechargeable NiMH batteries (sold separately), AC Adaptor Kits (sold separately)

Dimensions		107.0 x 53.4 x 36.8 mm (excluding protrusions)

Weight		Approx. 165g (Camera body only)