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Take superior photos at 6.2 MP and 24x total zoomHP Precision 3x optical, 8x digital. Automatically bring out details normally lost in shadows using HP Adaptive Lighting. Remove red-eye,...
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Take superior photos at 6.2 MP and 24x total zoomHP Precision 3x optical, 8x digital. Automatically bring out details normally lost in shadows using HP Adaptive Lighting. Remove red-eye, preview panorama shots, and get photo-taking tipsall in-camera. Small enough to fit in your pocket, this stylish camera features a durable, stainless steel front. View photos and menus on a 1.8-inch LCD. A unique grip keeps the camera steady for quick, one-handed shots. Add creative touches with manual controls. Get optimized photos using 12 shooting modes, including Action, Sunset, and more. Shoot video clips with sound, and take a series of photos in rapid succession using Burst mode. Get crisp, clear photos automatically with multi-zone focus. E-mail without large attachments, or easily print using HP Instant Share. Transfer, print, or e-mail photos while recharging the in-camera battery, plus a spare, using an optional dock.2 Edit, organize, store photos, and more using included software. Less
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With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly-curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A490 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone...
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With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly-curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A490 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone else who craves style and convenience. Less
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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8x
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4x
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Camera Type
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Standard Point and Shoot
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Weight
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0.4 lb.
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0.39 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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1.8 in.
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2.5 in.
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Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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10.3 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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3.3x
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Features
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Red-eye Correction
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Face Detection
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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6.2 Megapixel
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10.3 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2816 x 2112
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2272 x 1704
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1600 x 1200
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3648 x 2736
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3648 x 2048
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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Video Format
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MPEG-1
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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Max Movie Length
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Video Speed
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30 fps
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30 fps
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| Lens |
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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3.3x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus & Manual Focus
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Autofocus
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Focal Length
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8 - 24 mm
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6.6 - 21.6 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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5.51 - 35.43 in. (w) / 19.68 - 39.37 in. (t)
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0.4 - 19.2 in. (w) / 9.8 - 19.2 in. (t)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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39 - 117 mm
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37 - 122 mm
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Focus Range
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19.68 in. to Infinity (w) / 27.56 in. to Infinity (t)
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2 in. to Infinity (w) / 9.8 in. to Infinity (t)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f4.8/f8.4 (w/t) - f2.8/f4.9 (w/t)
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f3/f5.8 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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16 - 1/2000 sec
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1 - 1/2000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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3 Frames
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White Balance
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Manual
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Auto
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Front Sync Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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50
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100
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200
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400
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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80
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File Size (High Res.)
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2.5 MB (51 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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Built-in
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Multimedia Card
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SD Card
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Multimedia Card
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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MMC Plus
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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JPEG
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EXIF 2.2
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DPOF 1.1
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.83 MB (about 154 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Fine
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Normal
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Built-in Memory Size
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32 MB
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Self Timer
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10 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical
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Without Viewfinder
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LCD Screen Resolution
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130,572 pixels
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115,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB
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USB 2.0
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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2 x AA Batteries
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Battery Life
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260 Images
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150 Images
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| System Requirements |
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Apple Mac OS X 10
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.4 lb.
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0.39 lb.
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Depth
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2.36 in.
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1.2 in.
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Height
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1.38 in.
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2.43 in.
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Width
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3.78 in.
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3.68 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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100000537788
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13803120059
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Product ID
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23761559
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95229763
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Included Accessories
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Software
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USB Cable
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Hand Strap
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Lithium Battery
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AC Power Adapter
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2 x AA Batteries
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USB Cable
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Strap
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AV Cable
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Release Date
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30 April, 2005
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February, 2010
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Family Line
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Hewlett Packard Photosmart
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Canon PowerShot
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MPN
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L2040A#A2L
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A490
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Canon PowerShot A490 Digital Camera
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Product Review Summary
70% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Easy to navigate menu, inexpensive, 14 easily accessible shooting modes, crisp images,...
Cons
LCD screen could be bigger, no red/blue filters, burst mode takes long to process
Recommended it?
Yes
I recently acquired this camera through a silent auction and managed to pay only $175. I didn't really know anything about and just bought it because it had 6.2 megapixels and it was cheap. Now that I have had the camera for a couple of weeks, I have learned that this camera really packs quite a...
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Pros
Excellent pictures, low price, convenient size
Cons
None
Recommended it?
Yes
For several years I've looked at digital cameras while the image quality has improved and costs have dropped. Since it is an electronic product though, I was also concerned about durability. When I found this camera as a special buy on the Wal-Mart web site at a price under $150 (which meant a 3...
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Product Review Summary
92% recommend this product
Pros
- Easy to Use (6)
- Lightweight (4)
- Excellent Picture Quality (4)
- Compact (4)
- Great Design (2)
- Quality Construction (2)
- Rechargeable (1)
- Stylish (1)
- Nice Screen (1)
- Good Value (1)
Cons
- none (2)
- Slower in continuous shooting (1)
- Shutter Lag (1)
- Heavy (1)
- Bulky (1)
- Overpriced (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (6)
- Travel (5)
- Home (3)
- Outdoors (3)
- Office (2)
- Beach (1)
- Gifts (1)
- kids (1)
- elderly people (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
A lot of good features for a very inexpensive digicam
Cons
Slow, no included SD card, no rechargeable battery, no viewfinder
Recommended it?
Yes
Introduction
I have a wonderful Canon Rebel SLR digital camera (not the most recent, with under 10 megapixels) and it is a workhorse. But what about when you want to slip a camera into your pocket, and you don't want to take the SLR along for whatever reason?
The Canon PowerShot...
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Pros
Easy to Use,
Excellent Picture Quality,
Lightweight
Cons
None submitted
Recommended it?
Yes
My husband is a photographer and we usually use our DSLR (A nikon) but when it comes to point and shoots and having a small camera with to capture the kids at their cute/ silly/ fun moments the canon powershot a490 is where it's at. This (for the price) is the best point and shoot out there.
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