Canon Powershot A550 Point & Shoot Digital Camera Kit, 7.1 Megapixel, 4x Optical, 4x Digital Zoom, 2.0" LCD Screen

SKU: ICAA550

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2007-07-15T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Point & Shoot

I got this camera as a small alternative to the 20D. It was nice to have a camera that would fit in my pocket or small bag while traveling around NYC.

Jules

About Canon PowerShot A550 Point/Shoot Digital Camera Kit

• Let the Value Amaze You...Easy-to-use and easy-to-hold, the PowerShot A550 gives you 7.1 Megapixels, a 4x Optical Zoom Lens, an ISO 800 feature for expanded low light shooting and a DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS technology for beautiful pictures and great performance.
• Plus, there's even a Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode. Power is never a problem, because the A550 uses standard "AA" batteries. Great features at a great price, it's what makes the A550 such an amazing camera.
• Treat yourself to a new standard of performance and simplicity. With 7.1 megapixels, the PowerShot A550 gives you the resolution you need to capture life's precious moments in radiant, real-life color and fully textured detail. Even when you enlarge, crop and print, every image is still breathtakingly beautiful. Better still, Canon's high-quality 4x Optical Zoom lens makes all your favorite subjects, portraits, landscapes, night scenes, even casual snapshots - crisp, sharp and bright.
• The PowerShot A550 features a 2.0-inch LCD screen with 86,000 pixels of resolution. So whether you're setting up your shot or playing it back, everything is bright and clear. And with 9-point AiAF, you can count on exact focus no matter where your subject is in the frame. You also have Shooting modes that gives you breathtaking, exhilarating pictures even when shooting conditions are tough.
• Now you can experience the full impact of every image you shoot. PowerShot A550 is equipped with a 16:9 wide screen option that lets you shoot still photos & movies in a format that's specially made for viewing on widescreen television sets or your computer monitor. Imagine the possibilities: you can entertain friends and family with shows of your own photography or host your own movie nights. It's a great way to give everyone a whole new perspective on your creativity.
• With a highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that's perfect for any application. Fast Frame Rate Movie Mode allows you to record extremely smooth, full-motion movie clips for up to 1 minute long in QVGA at 60 fps (320 x240 pixels).
• Select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels), with frame rates of 30 fps or 15 fps for recording up to 1 hour or 1GB. Plus Compact Movie Mode (QQVGA; 160 x 120 pixels) records at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes. The PowerShot A550 also supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard, so you'll enjoy the fastest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible computer.
• You don't need to worry about running out or recharging batteries. Since AA-size batteries can be purchased at any store, simply get new ones locally. The PowerShot A550's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the A550 to a Canon CP, SELPHY or PIxMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (PC/Mac).

What's in the box:

  • PowerShot A550 Body
  • AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
  • Multimedia Card 16MB
  • Wrist Strap WS-800
  • Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
  • AV Cable AVC-DC300
  • Canon Warranty