DIGIC DV II color processing technology maximizes still image and video quality while utilizing a hybrid noise reduction system for crystal-clear video

 

Precision-engineered Canon HD video lens features a unique spectral coating that reduces flare and ghosting

 

Super-Range Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) minimizes shake and vibration distortion; smooth zoom control features 5 preset zoom speeds, giving you steady, professional-looking zoom shots every time

 

16:9 widescreen mode lets you capture cinema-quality home video; widescreen button lets you switch from 4:3 to 16:9 quickly and easily

 

Ultra Video Light for full-color shooting in low-light conditions

 

Instant Auto Focus system decreases the time it takes the camcorder to focus

 

Digital still camera mode captures images at resolutions up to 3.1MP (1920 x 1440) on miniSD media; simultaneous photo recording captures still images while you shoot video

 

Continuous shooting mode captures up to 5 still images per second, at 3.0MP each, for fast action shots

 

Scene modes include portrait, sports, night, snow and beach, sunset, spotlight and fireworks

 

9-point Auto Intelligent Autofocus (AiAF) with Instant AF focusing for quick and efficient focusing; focus assist displays video zoom and peaking

 

Daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten fluorescent and fluorescent H white balance controls to achieve natural tones under different lighting conditions

 

Built-in flash lets you film in low-light situations

 

i.LINK DV interface (IEEE 1394) allows high-speed digital communication with other IEEE 1394 devices, including your IEEE 1394-compatible DVD recorder for easy sharing and archiving; USB 2.0 interface; analog-to-digital conversion with pass-through

 

Direct printing with any PictBridge-enabled printer, so you can connect your camera to a compatible printer and print photos without using your PC

 

Digital Video Solution software lets you organize, rename, watch, edit, print and e-mail digital video and photos

Value starts here with the PowerShot A530. Fast, powerful and impressively compact, the A530 offers the right combination of high image quality and performance.

Powerful specs, amazing value
Step up to 5.0 megapixels of imaging power and a genuine Canon 4x optical zoom--it's all within your reach with the PowerShot A530. You'll see the difference 5 megapixels of resolution make when you crop images and make enlargements that are true-to-life and filled with rich detail. With a 4x optical zoom, you're ready to capture a broad range of shots. Snapshots, landscapes and everything in between are rendered with the clear, bright quality of genuine Canon optics.

Make your camera your companion
The PowerShot A530 packs all its imaging power into a body so lightweight and compact, you'll take it everywhere. And for times when a camera is indispensable, you'll be glad you have one that doesn't weigh you down.

Reduce image blur and expand low-light shooting ability
The PowerShot A530 features a new ISO 800 setting that reduces the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations when shooting with high shutter speeds, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.

Advanced imaging technology to improve every photo
Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor is designed to improve processing speed and image quality, so DIGIC II provides markedly faster startup, autofocus and playback, plus it assures that every image is more colorfully vibrant. iSAPS Technology complements this to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Record your movies in VGA (640 x 480) Movie Mode
The PowerShot A530 enables you to record VGA (640 x 480) at 10 fps or QVGA (320 x 240) movies at 20 fps with sound. Also, with Compact Movie Mode, you can shoot QQVGA (160 x 120) at 15 fps. Now digital zoom is available when you are recording a movie. With an additional 17 shooting modes, including the settings in Special Scene mode, you can produce breathtaking pictures even when shooting conditions are tough.

Features

    •    Affordable 5.0 Megapixel digital camera with high-quality Canon 4x Optical Zoom lens

    •    Compact, lightweight body that's easy to bring along wherever you go

    •    New ISO 800 reduces image blur and expands low-light shooting ability

    •    DIGIC II Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, faster operation and lower power consumption

    •    16:9 Widescreen for full-screen viewing on widescreen TVs and computer monitors

    •    Record your movies in VGA (640 x 480) Movie Mode with sound

System Requirements

    •    Mac OS X v10.1 to v10.3 (Canon is conducting compatibility tests for the current versions of Canon digital imaging software with the shipping versions of Mac OS X v10.4 [Tiger]. For now, Canon is not claiming compatibility with Mac OS X v10.4.)

    •    Windows XP

Specifications

    •    Image capture device: 5.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)

    •    Effective pixels: Approx. 5.0

    •    Focal length: 5.8-23.2 mm f/2.6-5.5 (35mm film equivalent: 35-140mm)

    •    Digital zoom: 4.0X

    •    Focusing range:
--Normal 1.5 ft./45 cm-Infinity
--Macro: 2.0 in.-1.5 ft./5-45 cm (Wide), 1.1-1.5 ft./33-45 cm (Except Wide)

    •    Autofocus system: TTL Autofocus

    •    Optical viewfinder: Real-image optical zoom

    •    LCD monitor: 1.8 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD

    •    LCD pixels: Approx. 77,000

    •    LCD coverage: 100%

    •    Maximum aperture f/2.6 (W)-f/5.5 (T)

    •    Shutter speed: 15-1/2000 sec.

    •    Built-in flash operation modes: auto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash on, flash on with red-eye reduction, flash off

    •    Storage media: SD memory card, MultiMediaCard

    •    File format: Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 (Digital Print Order Format)

    •    Image compression: Still image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG); Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (monaural))

    •    Computer interface: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 (mini-B jack)

    •    Video out: NTSC, PAL

    •    Audio out: Monaural

    •    Other interfaces: Memory card slot. Direct connection to Canon CP, SELPHY and PIXMA photo printers or PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB cable.

    •    Shooting capacity:
--Still image: Approx. 90 shots (AA-size Alkaline battery); approx. 360 shots (AA-size NiMH battery).

    •    Playback time: Approx. 300 min. (AA-size Alkaline battery); approx. 420 min. (AA-size NiMH battery--fully charged)

    •    Operating temperature range: 32-104 degrees F/0-40 degrees C

    •    Dimensions, excluding protrusions (HxWxD) 3.56 x 2.52 x 1.70 in./90.4 x 64.0 x 43.2 mm

    •    Weight (camera body only): 6.0 oz./170 g

In the box

    •    Canon PowerShot A530 digital camera body

    •    Two AA-size Alkaline batteries

    •    Wrist strap

    •    MultiMediaCard (MMC)

    •    USB interface and audio/video cables

    •    Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM