Canon Powershot A490
Canon Powershot A490
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Canon Powershot A490
Editor's Review
Replaced by the A800. Here's what we said in early 2010:
The A490 is the lowest of the low-budget A Series cameras Canon has lined up for 2010. It's seriously bare-bones: 10 megapixels, 3.3x zoom, 2.5-inch LCD, AA batteries, without image stabilization, in a gray and black two-tone color. It doesn't even have the hokey scene modes found on the A495, but Canon is pretty good at this genre, and for $110, it's tough to ask for much else. This could be a popular choice among cash-strapped consumers when it hits the shelves in February.
Specifications
- 10 megapixels
- 3.3x optical zoom
- 2.5-inch LCD screen
- Captures to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- AA batteries
- Video mode
- upload directly to YouTube
- Part Number: A490
- UPC: 013803120059
- Release Date: Feb 23, 2010
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Canon Powershot A490 Comments & Questions (write your own!)
advice (shiva — 09/10/2011)
Hey i want a digital cam wth gud picture quality for a travel tour, can u suggest me one, and at low price?
My mail is shiva_5057@rediffmail.com
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My mail is shiva_5057@rediffmail.com
About Canon Powershot A490 (Imran Khan — 11/15/2010)
I like this camera for its superb picture and video result but the battery time is too short.
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Liam McCabe (11/15/2010)
Try a stronger battery, maybe Ni-MH.
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linda (10/31/2010)
does it have a timer? does it produce sharp coloured photos indoors?
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by James DeRuvo (11/02/2010)
Check out imaging-resource.com for sample images taken in various conditions.
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digital camera (wajid — 06/29/2010)
A 490 is available in pakistan ???
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by James DeRuvo (06/29/2010)
Recommend you go to Canon-asia.com for a list of what's available in your region. You will also be able to find out what authorized dealers are in your area.
You can also consider looking at Amazon.com - they ship all over the world on some items, and a camera is one of them, IIRC.
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You can also consider looking at Amazon.com - they ship all over the world on some items, and a camera is one of them, IIRC.
Nishanthi (06/17/2010)
how much is the life time of battery
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by James DeRuvo (06/17/2010)
Shooting Capacity
Still Image: approx. 150 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 400 shots (AA-size NiMH Battery (NB-3AH)) *
Playback Time
Approx. 8 hours. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 10 hours (AA-size NiMH Battery)
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Still Image: approx. 150 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 400 shots (AA-size NiMH Battery (NB-3AH)) *
Playback Time
Approx. 8 hours. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 10 hours (AA-size NiMH Battery)
question (Amde Gizaw — 05/31/2010)
Does it have a video function? what are its good qualities and shortcomings?
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by James DeRuvo (06/02/2010)
From CNet - The good: Excellent photos for its price; reliable Auto mode.
The bad: Short battery life; low-resolution LCD; slow shooting performance; very basic features.
The bottom line: Though its feature set is light, the Canon PowerShot A490 is a very good choice for anyone on a tight budget who still wants excellent photo quality.
Yes, it does have video, but don't expect much.
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The bad: Short battery life; low-resolution LCD; slow shooting performance; very basic features.
The bottom line: Though its feature set is light, the Canon PowerShot A490 is a very good choice for anyone on a tight budget who still wants excellent photo quality.
Yes, it does have video, but don't expect much.
