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Canon PowerShot A640 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom

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  • 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
  • 4x optical zoom; 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD display
  • ISO range up to ISO 800 for less blur in low light while hand-holding
  • 3:2 guide masks LCD to display 4 x 6-inch print size; 16:9 format option for still images
  • Stores images on SD cards; powered by 4 AA-size batteries
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  • Battery
  • Wrist Strap
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    Product Description

    Canon 1287b001 10.0 megapixel powershot(r) a640 digital camera 10.0 megapixels ; 4x optical zoom ; 2.5 vari-angle lcd screen; mode dial for easy access to 21 shooting modes & 9-point aiaf ; iso 800 for steady shooting & high iso auto; digic(r) ii image processor & isaps technology for faster processing speed; 30 fps vga (640 x 480) continuous move recording with sound ; print/share button for easy direct printing & downloading, plus id photo print & movie print with canon(r) cp & selphy(tm) compact photo printers ; includes camera body, wrist strap, 4 aa alkaline batteries, 32 mb multimediacard(tm), usb interface cable, av cable & digital camera solution disc 10.0 megapixel powershot(r) a640 digital camera

    From the Manufacturer

    Replacing the highly popular PowerShot A610, the PowerShot A640 features a rotating 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD, 4x optical zoom lens, and a vast array of creative shooting modes.

    The PowerShot A640 packs a vast array of advanced features into a remarkably compact space:

    • 10.0 megapixels
    • 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD screen and real-image optical viewfinder
    • 4x optical zoom
    • DIGIC II, iSAPS, 9-Point AiAF, FlexiZone AF/AE
    • Digital teleconverter and Safety Zoom
    • 21 shooting modes Quality control
      The 10.0-megapixel sensor allows for creative cropping while providing enough detail for large, high-quality prints. A new Safety Zoom takes advantage of the camera's high resolution to offer extra zoom magnification without affecting image quality--up to 16x zoom when shooting Small size images. Users can also activate the Digital Teleconverter to add extra telephoto reach on all shots, similar to adding a teleconverter lens to the camera.

      The 4x optical zoom lens achieves a 35-140mm focal length (35mm equivalent) while allowing the camera to maintain a compact size. The lens construction incorporates 8 elements in 7 groupings, including two aspherical elements to maximize sharpness across the whole image. With a maximum aperture range of f2.8 (wide) to f4.1 (telephoto), the lens is remarkably bright at the telephoto end.

      ISO 800 mode improves results when shooting in low-light settings and enables flash-free photography indoors. The camera's High ISO Auto setting prioritizes fast shutter speeds by automatically using the higher range of ISO sensitivities, reducing the risk of unwanted image blur.

      Improved LCD and playback
      A larger 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD screen enables accurate framing from unusual angles, such as those encountered when using the 1-centimeter (.4-inch) Macro mode. The enhanced user interface (UI) retains a selectable Grid Line display to assist with rule-of-thirds compositions, while users can also enable a new 3:2 ratio overlay during shooting to view the printable area for standard photo prints. Playback is enhanced with an overexposure warning feature, which indicates overexposed areas in captured images.

      Flexible shooting
      The PowerShot A640 offers users a range of versatile features for creative photography. A choice of 21 shooting modes includes Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and full Manual modes for complete exposure control. A Second Curtain Sync function allows for creative flash exposures, such as light trails. Artistic photo effects can be applied in-camera during and after shooting with My Colors.

      Filming is also possible at a high standard--VGA quality movies can be captured with sound at a smooth 30 frames per second (fps). The AV-out connection and supplied cable allows for full screen playback on a TV.

      Full range of accessories
      A comprehensive range of optional lenses and accessories includes wide (0.7x) and telephoto (1.75x) converter lenses. The optional High Power Flash offers further flexibility for night time photography, while an optional waterproof case allows full control at depths of up to 40 meters. (Accessories are not included and must be purchased separately.)

      Technologies Explained
      DIGIC II
      Canon's purpose-built DIGIC II (DIGital Imaging Core) image processor links all primary camera functions for maximum efficiency. DIGIC II processes signals at high speeds, resulting in outstanding responsiveness, rapid autofocus, and extended continuous shooting ability. Advanced image processing algorithms deliver superb image detail and color reproduction with accurate white balance and minimal noise. DIGIC II operates efficiently to extend battery life, for longer shooting on a single charge.

      iSAPS
      iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) automatically optimizes key camera settings before every shot. Each scene is analyzed and cross-referenced against Photographic Space--a vast in-camera library of photographic data. This enables the camera to make optimal adjustments to autoexposure, autofocus, and auto white balance before image capture occurs.

      9-Point AiAF
      Canon's 9-point AiAF (Artificial Intelligence Autofocus) automatically scans and selects subjects from a set of nine focusing areas across the scene. This ensures accurately focused images even when subjects are not in the center of the frame.

      FlexiZone AF/AE
      FlexiZone AF/AE lets users manually select the focus point from almost any point in the frame by moving the autofocus window in the viewfinder. Exposure can be linked to the focus point to ensure that the chosen subject is accurately focused and the scene correctly exposed.

      Digital Teleconverter and Safety Zoom
      Similar to placing an accessory lens on the front of the camera, Canon's Digital Teleconverter adds a constant digital zoom to every shot (1.4x /2.3x). While optical converter lenses cause a reduction in aperture and consequently require a slower shutter speed, the Digital Teleconverter maintains aperture size, reducing the risk of image blur.

      Safety Zoom protects the image from interpolation at high levels of digital zoom, allowing users to extend zoom magnification without sacrificing image quality.

      What's in the box
      PowerShot A640 body, AA-size Alkaline battery x 4, MultiMediaCard-32M, wrist strap WS-200, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB interface cable IFC-400PCU, AV cable AVC-DC300

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    3.8 out of 5 stars
    3.8 out of 5
    162 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, ease of use, and size of the digital camera. For example, they say it's a good camera for everyday users, takes excellent pictures at distance, and is compact. Customers are also impressed with the portability, and value. However, there are mixed opinions on the shutter speed and appearance.

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    35 customers mention30 positive5 negative

    Customers like the image quality of the digital camera. They mention that the pictures are huge at 10 megapixels, and there's little need for much zoom as you can crop. The screen is excellent, and it's possible to get good, sharp existing light images indoors. It uses AA batteries and takes tons of pictures on a set of nickel metal hydride.

    "...It's hard--but still very possible--to get good, sharp existing light images indoors, but only because I stubbornly keep the ISO set at 200 or lower...." Read more

    "...In many respects, our expectations were met. The A640 takes excellent pictures at distance and in less lighting than the Mavica required...." Read more

    "...The screen is excellent. It is bright, and big, tilts to every angle, and frames the entire picture, and, and, and.... Very impressive.*-..." Read more

    "...Lots of room to crop. Very fast focusing.It takes tons of pictures on a set of nickel metal hydride batteries. 300-400 shots...." Read more

    20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They say it is an excellent camera, powerful, and inexpensive. Some customers also mention that it performs even better than expected, and is a good camera for everyday users. They appreciate its ease of operation, general all-round ability, and the quality pictures taken. They also mention it works great for vacations and is portable.

    "...Everything works well and fits correctly.Lows-..." Read more

    "Amazing little camera. For the price, it's packed full of stuff! Unbelievable. 10mp is huge. The images come out sharp and clear...." Read more

    "...It's excellant and way beyond my expectations! This a great point and shoot camera that you can't go wrong with. The price is great too...." Read more

    "...take excellents photo of flowers with the macro.by the way it's working very nice,I'm really impressed with this macro option...." Read more

    15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

    Customers find the digital camera easy to use. They mention that it's versatile, and the many functions are easy to operate. Some customers also say that the camera is simple and straightforward, and is virtually idiot proof.

    "...Maybe blown up to a 3 ft. picture you could? The features are easy to use and for the most part I was able to just navigate through the menus on..." Read more

    "...Didn't really take any videos with it, so I can't speak to that. As a simple, straightforward camera, it was very good." Read more

    "...It sure has a lot of bells and whistles, but the basics are quite simple. I hope this will be my LAST camera...." Read more

    "...Easier to use and still takes great photos. PLUSES:1...." Read more

    10 customers mention8 positive2 negative

    Customers like the size of the digital camera. They say it's compact, easy to use, and smaller than the older models. Some say that it' s portable and takes wonderful photos.

    "...The screen is excellent. It is bright, and big, tilts to every angle, and frames the entire picture, and, and, and.... Very impressive.*-..." Read more

    "...Canon makes the Canon HF-DC1 High Power Flash for about $100. It's tiny and can easily fit in your pocket...." Read more

    "...Compact, but not too much. Easy to grip, and controls are easy to use in cold weather. Excellent image quality and reliability for my needs...." Read more

    "...-Heavier than most of the other cameras due to the AA batteries-It's bulky, so it won't fit in a pocket..." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers like the portability of the camera. They mention that the view screen in the back swivels around, allowing them to take shots that might be difficult to take from a certain angle. They also appreciate the tilting LCD panel and the excellent resolution.

    "...The swivel screen is also great for taking pictures of subjects at or near ground level, shots that would completely elude me without this..." Read more

    "...The screen is excellent. It is bright, and big, tilts to every angle, and frames the entire picture, and, and, and.... Very impressive.*-..." Read more

    "...PLUSES:1. The view screen in the back swivels around and allows you to take shots that might be difficult...." Read more

    "...I love the pivoting lcd screen, it lets me shoot from all different angles, and also do self-portraits...." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the digital camera. They mention that it is an excellent price and that it was in excellent condition.

    "...This is a very affordably priced camera, though, chock-full of features and controls, and for that reason I am not deducting a star...." Read more

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    "...One heck of a bundle for a great price!" Read more

    "...Summary - worth the money and easy to use!" Read more

    14 customers mention8 positive6 negative

    Customers are mixed about the shutter speed of the digital camera. Some mention that the shots are quicker than their last camera, and the USB 2.x picture transfer is very fast. The power-up time is speedy, and it focuses pretty nimbly. However, some customers say that they have noticed some focus lag time when shooting high contrast images, and that the camera has a hard time finding focus. On top of that, the camera is very slow in low-light situations.

    "...USB 2.x picture transfer is very fast @ about 2.5 min for 1 Gig of data.*- The camera supports 4GB SD cards, maybe larger.*-..." Read more

    "...I have noticed some focus lag time when shooting high contrast images, but not as much as with the little Nikon Coolpix P3 I used before I bought..." Read more

    "...Lots of room to crop. Very fast focusing.It takes tons of pictures on a set of nickel metal hydride batteries. 300-400 shots...." Read more

    "...It offers sufficient control--aperature, shutter speed, iso, exposure comp, file size, etc...." Read more

    8 customers mention4 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the appearance of the digital camera. Some mention that they love looking at hair shafts, pimples, pores, and eye lashes, while others say that the color and detail saturation is impressive.

    "...10mp is huge. The images come out sharp and clear. Love looking at hair shafts, pimples, pores, eye lashes...." Read more

    "...The door protecting the computer interface slots feels like a soft plastic; flimsy and delicate and seemingly unlikely to remain for long on the..." Read more

    "...The design is good, the flip-out screen is handy, and the pictures are detailed...." Read more

    "...great, however, a lot of the pics I took came out slightly blurry and fuzzy. Outdoor pics came out better than indoor but nothing to rave about...." Read more

    Fabulous Camera for Ordinary People Like Me
    5 Stars
    Fabulous Camera for Ordinary People Like Me
    I have owned this camera for around three weeks now, and I really love it. I am not an experienced photographer, but I like to take snapshots and sometimes edit and enlarge them. This is my third digital camera in the past 10 years. The first, at 1.2 MP, served me well for a long time. The second was 5 MP, but it didn't have a viewfinder. I quickly learned that I am incapable of taking blur-free snapshots without supporting the camera against my face - which I cannot do without a viewfinder. Neither of these cameras could produce good close-ups.I decided to upgrade to 10 MP even though everywhere I looked recommended lower quality. These recommendations were based on the fact that people like me do not need pictures that can be enlarged to sizes greater than 8x10 and 10 MP is not necessary for good 8x10 prints. I decided to ignore the advice because I have learned that technological advancements come so rapidly that today's overkill is tomorrow's inadequate.For the last few weeks, I have been taking my camera everywhere. I have been playing around with the settings and features, including video recording. My video of my nephew being an awesome child Christmas Eve at church is better than the one his father took with his not-so-new camcorder, and the sound is great too. I took a lot of fabulous pictures of my pets, two of which I posted in the gallery for this camera. I used the software that came with the camera to crop these photos, but did not otherwise edit them. Notice the detail of my yellow cat's whiskers and the sunlight on his fur. At first I thought my pictures were fuzzy, but when I made them larger I found that it was because of the incredible detail. These are the kind of photos I have always wanted to be able to produce. My people photos do sometimes have red-eye, but I don't mind editing it out. That's part of the beauty of a digital camera.As for battery life, I've taken hundreds of pictures and lots of videos and I'm still using the batteries that shipped with the camera. I haven't done much with the flip screen, but it's very nice to be able to flip it around to protect the screen when the camera is not in use. I haven't done much zooming yet either. I am a very happy customer.
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