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Top Canon Powershot A560 Camera Reviews
Steve's Digicams wrote a review on the
Canon Powershot A560 and said: "When using the Large
SuperFine setting, the A560 captures beautiful 7-megapixel
images. Whether indoors or out, our sample images were sharp and
well exposed, showing pleasing color saturation. Unlike the
A550, the A560 captures images that are sharp from edge to edge.
Imager noise is an issue we touch with just about every model we
test, and the A560 showed average results, when using ISO 80 -
200."
Canon Powershot A560 News Release Summary:
Advanced Technology, Canon Premium Quality and Renowned
Reliability Make These Compact Digital Cameras Easy To Use, Easy
To Afford and Easy To Love
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., February 21, 2007 – With the introduction of
the PowerShot A560 digital camera, Canon's A-Series
cameras have once again come to the rescue of consumers just
joining the digital photo revolution, as well as those who are
already in the photo-fray, and are waiting for top-tier
technology to trickle down before they trade-up.
Although the line's "A" designation stands for the convenient AA
batteries it accepts, it could easily stand for "affordable" or
simply reflect the consistently high marks that these
feature-packed PowerShot digital cameras earn from camera users
and digital camera advocates alike. These two newest A-Series
digital cameras continue to deliver on Canon's long-standing
commitment to produce the highest quality cameras at the highest
possible value to consumers. Indeed, Canon's A-series of cameras
have long been heralded as a top-featured, entry-level line of
digital cameras and rewarded with considerable consumer
loyalty1.
"As Canon leads the way in digital camera design, innovation and
image excellence, we are also seeking ways to put the power of
those imaging advances into the hands of digital camera users
everywhere," states Yuichi Ishizuka, senior vice president and
general manager of the Consumer Imaging Group at Canon U.S.A.,
Inc. "We are very proud that our new PowerShot A570 IS and
PowerShot A560 digital cameras continue to fulfill that
commitment and deliver on the promise of high quality and
affordability."
Sophistication Made Simple
Both the PowerShot A560 digital
camera is built with the kind of intuitive engineering that
makes taking great pictures as simple as pointing and shooting.
From the cameras' Face Detection technology that detects
multiple human faces in a scene and the new Red-eye Correction
feature that greatly reduces that cursed condition that can
occur with flash photography, to the on-board Intelligent
Orientation Sensor that automatically detects whether the camera
is being held and shot vertically or horizontally, these Canon
cameras give users the freedom to shoot and share their photos
with incomparable ease. The new models also feature a large and
bright 2.5-inch 115,000 pixel LCD color display, making it
easier to review captured images, perform on-camera editing and
read and select menu options.
DIGIC III
The "brain" of these new PowerShot A-Series digital cameras is
DIGIC III, the newest iteration of Canon's ultra-efficient (and
proprietary) image processor. Previously available only on
Canon's most advanced digital cameras, the DIGIC III image
processor accounts for the camera's higher performance levels
including faster start up, autofocus and shutter response times,
improved image quality and more efficient power consumption;
resulting in extended battery life under typical shooting
conditions.
With Canon's new Face Detection AF/AE/FE technology, the camera
can detect, lock on and track multiple human faces in a scene
simply by pressing the shutter button halfway. The face
detection algorithm automatically prioritizes and selects faces
and not simply the closest object. It will then optimize the
focus, exposure, and flash to help ensure the best possible
results. Working in concert with Face Detection, the "Red-eye
Correction" feature helps to detect and correct red-eye during
playback mode. Images can be corrected manually while viewing
photos on the LCD screen. Canon's new Face Detection Technology
makes for even easier picture taking moments, helping users to
ensure in-focus smiles, and assist in the elimination of
overexposed faces.
In addition, the DIGIC III image processor has a more aggressive
noise reduction algorithm enabling PowerShot A-Series owners to
shoot at ISO equivalent speed ratings from 80 to a super high
1600 for increased low light photo flexibility. This sensitivity
at the top-end allows the camera to utilize faster shutter
speeds, significantly reducing the effects of camera shake and
subject movement during hand-held or low-light photography.
The PowerShot A560 Digital Camera
The 7.1 megapixel PowerShot A560 digital camera captures nearly
all of the imaging advances of the PowerShot A570 IS digital
camera. Like its image stabilized A-series teammate, the
PowerShot A560 digital camera features a smooth 4x (35mm-140mm
equivalent) zoom lens and a bright 2.5-inch LCD screen. Here
again, its comfortable construction and grip snugs the camera
firmly into the user's hand and its automatic, intuitive
features make the PowerShot A560 digital camera a snap to use
under virtually any shooting conditions, including often
difficult low-light circumstances. This low-light effectiveness
is due in large part to the pairing of the camera's fast (f/2.6
- f/5.5) lens, it's top-end super-high ISO of 1600 and of
course, the myriad blessings bestowed by the DIGIC III image
processor.
Formidable, yet phenomenally user-friendly, the PowerShot A560
digital camera maintains the high quality and high affordability
factors that PowerShot A-Series cameras have come to represent.
The PowerShot A560 digital camera accommodates MultiMedia MMC
memory cards as well as standard SD memory cards and the new,
high capacity SDHC memory cards. In stores beginning in March
2007, the camera includes two standard AA alkaline batteries, a
16MB MMC memory card, a USB interface cable, an AV cable, a
wrist strap, and Canon's software suite at an estimated selling
price of $229.99*.
Direct Print
Like all PowerShot digital cameras, these newest additions to
the A-series work seamlessly with Canon's petite compact photo
printers to deliver stunning high quality borderless prints.
Consumers simply connect their PowerShot digital camera to a
Canon compact photo printer-such as the SELPHY CP730 or PIXMA
mini260 models. Press the bright blue Print/Share button, and
within moments2, a brilliant, borderless 4x6-inch print begins
to emerge. It is that simple. Canon's compact Photo Printers are
PictBridge compatible, so they work with PictBridge enabled
digital cameras to provide users with excellent image quality
and ease-of-use, especially when paired with a Canon digital
camera.
Windows Vista Ready
As one of Microsoft's Premier Launch Partners, Canon is proud to
announce that all PowerShot cameras announced in 2007 are
Certified for Windows Vista according to Microsoft standards,
without any extra downloads or upgrades. Additionally, all
current models are fully compatible with other operating systems
including Windows XP and Mac OS X (Versions 10.2 - 10.4).
About Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. delivers consumer, business-to-business, and
industrial imaging solutions. The company is listed as one of
Fortune's Most Admired Companies in America and is on the
BusinessWeek list of "Top 100 Brands." Its parent company, Canon
Inc. (NYSE:CAJ), is a top patent holder of technology, ranking
third overall in the U.S. in 2006†, with global revenues of
$34.9 billion. For more information, visit www.usa.canon.com.
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