Canon debuts smaller PowerShot A510 digital camera
updated 08:45 pm EST, Thu January 20, 2005
New PowerShot A510
today launched a new compact 3.2 megapixel PowerShot A510 digital camera, which features 4x optical zoom, SD memory compatibility, 1.8-inch LCD, a nine-point AiAF "Smart" autofocus system, 13 shooting modes, improved functional layout, enhanced user features, and more. The next generation PowerShot A510 digital camera is 13 percent smaller and 10 percent lighter than its predecessor, yet it is equipped with a longer 4.0x 35-140mm (35mm format equivalent) optical zoom lens with Canon optics for sharp images. The PowerShot A510 digital camera kit includes a SD MultiMediaCard MMC-16M and two AA-size Alkaline batteries. It will ship at the end of the month for $200.
Canon says the new camera's grip is ergonomically improved, and that the control layout is even easier to use than before. Other camera functions including self-timer and review have also been enhanced for greater creative flexibility.
The PowerShot A510 digital camera is compatible with a wide variety of optional accessories including supplementary wide-angle (WC-DC52), telephoto (TC-DC52A) and close-up lenses (52mm Close-up Lens 250D). A Waterproof Case WP-DC60 is also available and can be used at depths up to 130 feet.
