Canon PowerShot A480

The Canon PowerShot A480 is an entry-level compact camera with easy to use  button layout. The PowerShot A480 offers a 10MP sensor, 2.5 inch LCD and Canon’s DIGIC III processor. This is a good choice for a first-time camera buyer. The PowerShot A 480 is a point-and-shoot camera that is straight forward to use and won’t break the budget. Produces good quality photos and is available in four colors: Red, Blue, Silver and Black.

Canon PowerShot A480 Features:

• Built-in flash
• 3.3x Optical/4x Digital/13x Combined Zoom
• 10.0 Megapixel
• 2.5-inch TFT color LCD
• Auto, Red-eye Reduction
• Uses 2 AA-size batteries for convenience
• 15 shooting modes
• VGA and LP movies
• Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB

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Fun, pocket-sized and totally intuitive: The new PowerShot A480

Canon adds another model to its PowerShot line with the launch of PowerShot A480. Redesigned for even more intuitive operation, the PowerShot A480 offers a new build and design that is 25% smaller than that of its predecessor – in a choice of silver, red, blue or black. However despite its new form, it boasts of 10.0 megapixels, 3.3x Canon optical zoom and Canon’s DIGIC III processor which delivers high image quality, superb color reproduction, Face Detection Technology and Motion Detection Technology.

Designed to be easy

Every aspect of the PowerShot A480 has been redesigned with one thing in mind: ease of use. Thanks to a new, simplified button layout – with dedicated buttons for zoom, mode and playback and an improved User Interface – it’s as easy to operate as it is to carry. Compact proportions make the PowerShot A480 an ideal ‘take-anywhere’ camera, perfect for capturing spontaneous snapshots.

Generous megapixels and flexible zoom

The PowerShot A480 uses a 10-megapixel sensor to capture every scene in vivid detail, ready for printing at sizes as large as A3+. This is complemented by a 3.3x optical zoom, which provides the flexibility to frame everyday shots to perfection.

Canon know-how for great shots made easy

At the heart of the PowerShot A480 is Canon’s DIGIC III image processor. As well as ensuring exceptional image quality – with ultra-low noise levels and outstanding color reproduction – DIGIC III drives rapid response times and Canon’s own Face Detection Technology. Designed to make great people shots easier than ever, Face Detection Technology detects up to nine faces in a scene and adjusts focus, exposure, flash settings and white balance for optimal results with natural-looking skin tones.

To keep shots looking sharp, Motion Detection Technology uses changes in scene information to identify subject motion and camera-shake. ISO is then optimized for minimum blur and maximum image quality.

Ready for any occasion

A range of 15 preset shooting modes allows any user to instantly get the correct settings for common scenes. Options include dedicated Kids & Pets, Sunset, and Indoor modes. It’s also equally easy to shoot spontaneous 30fps video clips, ready for upload to the internet or sharing via the bright 2.5” LCD screen. Plus, because the PowerShot A480 is powered by AA batteries, users can enjoy a convenient, readily available source of power.

This camera brings Canon’s unrivaled image quality to its widest audience yet. Whether you’re seven or seventy years old, the PowerShot A480 offers a great-value way to discover the fun of taking pictures.