With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A480 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone else who craves style and convenience. The 10.0-megapixel resolution and 3.3x optical zoom make it easy to capture the action in dazzling color and brilliant detail. The DIGIC III Image Processor keeps it all looking sharp. While a bright, bold 2.5-inch LCD makes shooting and playback a genuine pleasure.

Specifications for Canon PowerShot A480 10.0-megapixel 3.3x optical zoom Digital Camera Kit:

Type of Camera:		Compact digital still camera with built-in flash, 3.3x Optical/4x Digital/13x Combined Zoom
Image Capture Device:		Type: 10.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) Total Pixels: Approx. 10.3 Megapixels Effective Pixels: Approx. 10.0 Megapixels
Lens:		Focal Length: 6.6-21.6mm f/3.0-5.8 (35mm film equivalent: 37-122mm) Digital Zoom: 4x Focusing Range Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity Macro: 1.2 in.-1.6 ft./3-50cm (W), 9.8 in.-1.6 ft./25-50cm (T) Autofocus System: TTL Autofocus
Viewfinder & Monitor:		Viewfinder: N/A LCD Monitor: 2.5-inch TFT color LCD LCD Pixels: Approx. 115,000 pixels LCD Coverage: 100%
Aperture and Shutter:		Maximum Aperture: f/3.0 (W) - f/5.8 (T) Shutter Speed: 15-1/2000 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec.
Exposure Control:		ISO Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) Light Metering Method: Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot** (* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF ** Metering frame is fixed to the center ) Exposure Control Method: Program AE; AE Lock Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
White Balance:		Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
Flash:		Built-in Flash: Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Flash Range: 1-9.8 ft./30cm-3.0m (W), 1-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Recycling Time: 10 sec. or less (battery voltage=3.0V) Flash Exposure Compensation: N/A
Shooting Specifications:		Shooting Modes: Auto, P, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Long Shutter, Super Macro, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Movie Photo Effects: My Colors Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Self-Timer: Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Custom Wireless Control: N/A

Features of Canon PowerShot A480 10.0-megapixel 3.3x optical zoom Digital Camera Kit:
• 10.0-megapixel digital camera: With the PowerShot A480, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 10.0-megapixel camera lets you create impressive large photos of family and friends you'll be proud display. The high-resolution images taken by the PowerShot A480 can be enlarged up to 13" x 19".
• 3.3x Optical Zoom: The PowerShot A480 has a 3.3x optical zoom lens (35mm film equivalent 37-122mm) that makes everything up close and unforgettable, and an advanced Optical Image Stabilizer that puts a moving subject in sharp focus.
• DIGIC III Image Processor: With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's Face Detection, Motion Detection Technologies and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the shutter button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural.
• 15 Shooting Modes: When you're taking pictures, the only thing you want to think about is your subject. With the PowerShot A480, you can count on exact focus no matter where your subject is in the frame. You've got Shooting Modes including the Special Scene Mode that give you breathtaking, exhilarating pictures even when shooting conditions are tough.
• 2.5-inch LCD: The PowerShot A480's 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear and bright picture. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.
• 2 AA-size Batteries: Conveniently, you don't need to worry about running out or recharging of batteries. Since AA-size batteries can be purchased at any store, simply get new ones locally.

Package contains:
• PowerShot A480 Body
• AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2)
• SD Memory Card SDC-128MB
• Wrist Strap WS-800
• Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
• USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
• AV Cable AVC-DC300