Canon PowerShot A560

A560
Product	Digital Camera
Format	Compact
Manufacturer	Canon
Series	PowerShot A
Megapixels	7.1 MP
Zoom wide	35 mm
Optical zoom	140 mm (4 x)
Digital zoom	Yes, 4x
Image stabilization	No
ISO rating	1600
LCD	2.5 inches
Viewfinder	Optical (Tunnel)
Storage types	SD, SDHC card
Battery	AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Release date	February 22, 2007
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Summary

• Feature-packed compact digital camera with 7.1 Megapixel resolution and high-quality Canon 4x Optical Zoom lens for freedom at your fingertips
• DIGIC III Image Processor with improved Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction for sharper images and improved functionality
• Clear, high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD for easy on-camera viewing
• ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto to reduce image blur and expand low-light shooting capability
• Four movie modes including 30 fps VGA and 60 fps Fast Frame Rate
• Power on the go with two AA-size batteries
• Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers, CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers

Press Release

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Take Pictures Where Life Takes You

The PowerShot A560 frees you to capture your precious moments as unforgettable images. Loaded with easy-to-use Canon features, the A560 is made for those who don't want complexity to get in the way of their creativity. A high-quality camera you'll be proud to own, the A560 has a 7.1 Megapixel CCD, 4x Optical Zoom Lens, DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection Technology and many other impressive features. It's a camera that let's you do more, more easily.

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Specifications

Physical

Environmentally sealed	No
Battery model
Battery type	AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)
Battery life (CIPA)
Weight (inc. batteries)	205 g (7.2 oz)
Dimensions	91 x 64 x 43 mm (3.6 x 2.5 x 1.7 in)

Sensor

Max Resolution	3072 x 2304
Resolutions	2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
Image ratio (w:h)	4:3, 3:2
Effective pixels	7.1 million
Sensor photo detectors	7.1 million
Sensor size	1/2.5 " (5.75 x 4.31 mm, 0.24 cm²)
Sensor type	CCD
Processor

Image

ISO	Auto, 80 ,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
White balance presets
Custom white balance	5 positions plus manual
Image stabilization	No
Uncompressed format	No
Quality Levels	Super-Fine, Fine, Normal

Optics / Focus

Focal length (equiv.)
Zoom wide (W)	35 mm
Optical zoom	140 mm (4 x)
Auto focus	AiAF TTL 9-point or center
Digital zoom	Yes, 4x
Manual Focus	Yes
Normal focus range	45 cm
Macro focus range	5 cm
Focus points
Lens mount

Screen / Viewfinder

Articulated screen
Screen size	2.5 "
Screen dots	115,000
Touchscreen
Live View	No
Viewfinder type	Optical (Tunnel)

Photography Features

Maximum aperture	F2.6 - F5.5
Minimum shutter	15 sec
Maximum shutter	1/2000 sec
Aperture priority	No
Shutter priority	No
Manual exposure mode
Subject / scene modes
Built-in flash
Flash range	2.2 m
External flash	No
Flash modes	Auto, On, Off, Manual (Red Eye, Slow Sync)
Continuous Drive	Yes, 1.7 fps, unlimited
Self-timer	Yes, 2 or 10 sec
Metering modes	Evaluative, Center Weighted, Spot
Exposure compensation	-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
WB bracketing

Formats / Storage

Video formats
Movie audio
Audio channels
Clips	Yes, 640 x 480 @ 30/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 60/30/15 fps
HD Modes
FPS
Storage types	SD/SDHC card
Internal storage
Image formats

Connectivity

USB	USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
HDMI	No
Wireless	No
Remote control	No

Other

Orientation sensor	Yes
Timelapse recording	No
GPS	No
Tripod mount
Pixel density	29 MP/cm²
Lens thread	No
Power-on Time
Shutter Lag, Full Autofocus
Shutter Lag, Prefocused
Shot to Shot time
Additional features