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Note: This camera was first sold in Aug 2004. It has been replaced by the Canon A410.
Canon PowerShot A400

Canon PowerShot A400

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HQ Grade: C
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
"Value for money"
  • 4 out of 5
"Worth the money!"
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Part camera, part fashion accessory, the 3-megapixel Canon PowerShot A400 is available in four stylish colors. Don't be fooled by the trendy exterior, however -- the PowerShot A400 is a serious camera with a 2.2x optical zoom, 12 different shooting modes, and a 30-second movie function. Buyers should note that the A400 has a 45-100mm lens, which is... read more

Specifications

  • 3.2 megapixels (effective)
  • 2.2x optical zoom/3.2x digital zoom
  • autofocus only
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG file format only
  • ISO range 50-400
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Answered Questions for the A400

Q: my Canon PowerShot A400 won't turn on.
A: There's a website devoted to this very error. Often, it occurs due to a misaligned lens. If your camera is... read more
Q: My pictures won't upload. Can anyone help me out?
A: A lot of people have the same problem and you can save a lot of time if you use the... read more
Q: Why has my Canon Powershot A400 become so slow?
A: Try resetting the camera. Sometimes the firmware settings may not load correctly and it can slow down the camera and... read more

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Open Questions for the A400

Q: is there any updated firmware (not driver) for a400?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: how do i turn the flash on
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Battery issue.
20 points for best answer - 3 replies

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3.5 out of 5 1588 Store Reviews Amazon $400.00 Go!
3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace $189.99 Go!
3.0 out of 5 151 Store Reviews Target $149.99 Go!

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  • 4.09 out of 5

Average rating based on 141 total reviews: 4.09/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Value for money (S.R.Patnaik - 11/16/07)

I have owned this camera since last 2 years and taken more than 10,000 still pictures.It never created a problem.I am using Uniross batteries and... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Worth the money! (Laura - 1/18/07)

We paid £100 for this camera, a real bargain at the time, obviously I'm not sure how this compares now but the only fault I... read more

  • 5 out of 5
GREAT CAMERA!! (Angela - 12/2/06)

Like all Canon products that I have owned, this one is excellent. Bought this camera for my son at 8 years old b/c he was... read more

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