This is the lowest model - and also the most expensive - in the line of Canon compact
digital camera. But do not rush to judge it as a cheap product, despite its casing black may seem less sophisticated, and a semi-box shape is not too attractive. Oh yes, besides the black color we try, the PowerShot A480 is available in red, blue, and silver.
When compared to its predecessor, the PowerShot A470, this camera is physically 25% smaller. But the larger the sensor (10 megapixels vs.. 7.1 megapixels). The layout of the buttons are now much simpler. Special specification here is supermakro 1cm modes, 15 modes capture options and Face Detection, Motion Detection, and Automatic Red-Eye Correction.
Simple Design A480 design a simple, semi-box. The simplicity of this design implies a strong impression that the camera on this one aimed at the beginner. A480 himself physically compact. He weighed 140 grams (empty). Quite comfortably inserted into a pants pocket or handbag. This
camera special optical zoom lens 3.3 x (37 to 122 mm).
The back is dominated by the A480 LCD screen 2.5 ". On the right side of the screen to the bottom row controls, ranging from zoom buttons (two), the review, the circle navigation (ISO, macro, timer, delete, flash), until the Mode button and menu buttons are located side by side. Mode button lets you choose between Auto,
Program, Scene (SCN) and Movie. Right in the middle of the circle navigation buttons present func (tion) / Set which when pressed will bring up a submenu where you can adjust exposure compensation, white balance, color, metering, continuous shooting, image size and quality.
Only two small things that we liked less. Incidentally, these two items at the bottom of the camera. First, the tripod stand is located in the middle made of plastic, not metal. Second, and this affects all the latest
Canon digital cameras, is the union of the location of the battery and memory card. Merging of these two locations is often made that were installed AA batteries fell when the memory card will be replaced (because of low capacity or because the shots will be transferred via card reader).
Easily Mastered
All
camera menu appears straightforward. Buttons clearly labeled, making it easier for users, including beginners. A special button below the navigation circle gives access to the camera menu. Most settings, such as white balance, exposure compensation and ISO speed, are not accessible from the menu.
For beginners, there are Auto, Program, and 15 scene modes that allows the operation of the camera. The 15 scene modes consist of the Super Macro, Snow, Foliage, Aquarium, Beach, Long Shutter, Firework, Sunset, Indoor, Kids & Pet, Night Snapshot, and Portrait.
Super Macro provided very interesting. This feature allows us to target within 1cm from the subject with a 37mm focal length. The result - as we try - quite sharp and detailed. But, of course, somewhat difficult to get good lighting at close distances.
Another specialty is the AF frame that can detect up to nine faces within a frame and adjusts focus, exposure, flash settings and white balance to produce a better picture.
Oh yes, the
camera is Canon body is no anti-shake systems that function optically reduce the effects of hand shake. In exchange, provided motion detection
technology (motion detection), which is identical with the anti-shake digital. This feature will recognize the camera shake or subject movement and boost ISO to a certain level (between 80 to 800) that the
digital camera be able to compensate for motion effects without causing a big noise.
Focus on the Screen
All shooting at the camera should be done by monitoring a subject on the LCD screen 2.5 ". For as the new Canon compact cameras the other, A480 no longer mengemaskan viewfinder. In sufficient light conditions and high-resolution LCD screen shows it looks bright and clear. However, in low resolution, the LCD shows it looks less than perfect.
Oh yes, the LCD will go black for a moment when the camera is recording images to a memory card (SD / SDHC). Need about 0.5 seconds to save an image. But we can continue to take pictures when the pictures are recorded onto a memory card.
After the images are recorded, we have repeated in the LCD menayang. We can roll up these images, view up to 9 thumbnails per screen, to the maximum zoom with 10x magnification, play in a slideshow, delete, protect, reduce the size and rotate the image. The order of print and transfers can also be arranged here.
In this LCD screen you can also enable Red-eye Correction to reduce red-eye effect in the photo. Meanwhile Info Disp option offers four options, namely Off, Standard, Detailed and Focus Check. Detailed show information about each image, ranging from the speed of ISO 80 to 800, white balance, shutter speed, aperture, and a small histogram of brightness levels quite useful in evaluating exposure. Focus Check shows images side by side with a small section of enlargement - useful to check the sharpness of the image.
Quite Responsive
A480 quite responsive. The time needed (startup) starting from the camera turned on until ready to shoot for about 1 second. The same time needed to zoom from the widest focal length to the longest.
Sufficient light conditions, the camera can quickly focus. While the focus in the room or on conditions less light will be assisted by a focus-assist lamp is pretty strong.
When we try, capable A480 pictures with good quality. Blitz it worked well in the room, with a little red-eye effect. Pictures taken at night well enough, with a maximum shutter speed 15 seconds. Biggest enemy in this camera is the noise that began to appear at ISO 200.
In continuous mode, the camera takes 0.8 frames per second at the highest image quality. This figure includes very slow. That sucks, including the flash recharging time later, about 3 to 4 seconds.
***
Overall, despite the simple look, digital cameras Canon PowerShot A480 is capable. Facial recognition system (face detection) which can detect up to 9 faces with 5 AF points, and 15 scene modes. Histogram and also provides information about the shooting of detail, ease of access to the ISO speed, and mode of supermakro 1cm - features that are also embedded in the Canon PowerShot A1100 series is more expensive around USD 500 thousand.
In short, the Canon PowerShot A480 is the
camera easy to use and capable to produce
photographs that are good for novice users.
PLUS: Supermakro 1cm; features Face detection; easy to use.
MINUS: Poor in low-light conditions; refill the old flash; slow on continuous shooting.
SCORING ASSESSMENT
(maximum 5)
-Performance: 4.1
-Facilities: 4
-Usage: 4.3
-Price: 4.1
TOTAL SCORE: 4.11
SPECIFICATIONS Canon PowerShot A480
Sensor Resolution: 10 megapixel CMOS
Resolution photos (min / max): 320x249 / 640x480 30fps
Video resolution (min / max): 640x480/2304x1296 pixels (widescreen)
Recording Media: SD Card / SDHC / HC MMCplus
File format (image / video): JPG / AVI
Size-35mm equivalent lens (mm): 37 - 122 (photo / video)
Setting aperture (wide / tele): f/3.0-5.8
ISO Equivalent: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, High ISO
Zoom: Optical 3.3 x; Digital 4x
Shutter speed (seconds): 15 - 1 / 2000
Timer (seconds): 2, 10, custom (photo)
Nearest Focus best: 1cm (sipermakro)
Diagonal LCD: 2.5 "TFT 115,000 pixels
Viewfinder: --
Connection methods: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed/AV out
Type batteries / rechargeable: 2 AA Alkaline / No
Dimension (plt): 9.21 x6, 2x3, 11 cm
Weight: 188 grams (with battery and SDHC cards)
Web site: www.canon.co.id
Warranty: 1 year
Price range *: $ 200
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