Canon PowerShot A2100 IS

" Your creativity knows no limits with the sleek, compact PowerShot A2100 IS. Engineered with 12.1 megapixels of resolution and a 6x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer, you'll get the awesome image quality you've always dreamed of. The bold, bright, supersized 3.0-inch LCD offers a clear view of everything. Evolved Face Detection Technology and Face Detection Self-timer give you new control when shooting moving subjects and group self-portraits. Smart AUTO makes getting great shots astonishingly easy."

- Canon -

New, slim, compact design

This sleek digital camera will draw admiring glances from across the room! Its design is truly remarkable. Slim yet wonderfully solid, the Canon PowerShot A2100 IS is so compact it fits in perfectly wherever your travels take you - to the corner store or the farthest corners of the globe. The sophisticated black finish is contemporary yet classically elegant. The distinctive chrome accent is a discreet, yet defining design element that bespeaks quality with just the right modern flair. It's a camera made for those who refuse to compromise style or performance.

12.1-megapixel

With the PowerShot A2100 IS, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 12.1-megapixel camera lets you create impressive large photos of family and friends you'll be proud to display. The high-resolution 4000 x 3000 pixel images taken by the PowerShot A2100 IS can be enlarged up to 13" x 19".

6x Optical Zoom

The PowerShot A2100 IS has a 6x optical zoom lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. You can brilliantly capture a bird high atop a tree, a child's winning goal from across the stadium or a school play from the last row.

Optical Image Stabilizer

The PowerShot A2100 IS is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake - one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

DIGIC 4 Image Processor

Canon's most advanced image processor, DIGIC 4, delivers evolved Face Detection Technology that keeps every face in every photo looking its very best. The technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you're ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus. In addition, exposure, flash and white balance are compensated, so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed.

iSAPS Technology

iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Face Detection Self-timer

A Face Detection Self-timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. For instance, to include the photographer's face in a group shot, there's no need to rush in. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, specify Face Detection Self-timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer's face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection tracks moving subjects in a much larger range - allowing you to wait for the perfect shot without refocusing.

Intelligent Contrast Correction

DIGIC 4 also makes possible the i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The PowerShot A2100 IS can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.

Red-eye Correction

Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
1) Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
2) The PowerShot A2100 IS can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
3) You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.

ISO Speed

Life doesn't give you second chances to capture special times. That's why the PowerShot A2100 IS features an ISO 1600 setting that reduces the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility. ISO can be expanded to 3200 when you select ISO 3200 Special Scene mode.

Large, high-quality 3.0-inch LCD

The PowerShot A2100 IS's 3.0-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.

Smart AUTO intelligently

Just set the Canon PowerShot A2100 IS to Smart AUTO and you're ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture-taking every time. It's a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 18 specially-defined settings. So whether you're photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you're getting dramatic, memorable images.

Uses 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.

Print/Share Button

The PowerShot A2100 IS's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the PowerShot A2100 IS to a Canon PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printer or SELPHY Compact Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows® and Macintosh®).

Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes* or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printer.

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IMAGE SENSOR

Type
1/2.3” CCD

Effective Pixels
Approx 12.1M

Colour Filter Type
Primary Colour

IMAGE PROCESSOR

Type
DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology

LENS

Focal Length
6.4 – 38.4 mm (35mm equivalent: 36 – 216mm)

Zoom
Optical 6x. Digital approx. 4x ² (with Digital Tele-Converter approx. 1.5x or 2.0x and Safety Zoom ¹)². Combined approx. 24x

Maximum f/number
f/3.2 – f/5.9

Construction
9 elements in 7 groups (including 1 double-sided aspherical element)

Image Stabilisation
Yes (shift-type)

FOCUSING

Type
TTL

AF System/ Points
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre or Face Select and Track)

AF Modes
Single, Continuous¹

AF Point Selection
Size (Normal, Small)

AF Lock
On/Off Selectable

AF Assist Beam
Yes

Closest Focusing Distance
1cm (W) from front of lens in macro

EXPOSURE CONTROL

Metering modes
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre)

AE Lock
Locked when shutter button is pressed half way

Exposure Compensation
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction

ISO sensitivity*
AUTO , 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600

SHUTTER

Speed
1/60 - 1/1600 sec (factory default)
15 - 1/1600 sec (total range - varies by shooting mode)

WHITE BALANCE

Type
TTL

Settings
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

LCD MONITOR

Monitor
3.0” TFT, approx. 230,000 dots

Coverage
100%

Brightness
Adjustable to one of five levels

FLASH

Modes
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off

Slow Sync Speed
Yes

Red-Eye Reduction
Yes

Flash Exposure Compensation
Face Detection FE

Flash Exposure Lock
Yes

Built-in Flash Range
30cm-3.5m (W) / 2.0m (T)

External Flash
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1

SHOOTING

Modes
Auto*, P, Easy*, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Movie, Special Scene (Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Aquarium, ISO 3200¹).
*with Scene Detection Technology and Motion Detection Technology

Photo Effects
My Colors (My Colors Off, Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom Color (limited))

Drive modes
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer

Continuous Shooting
Approx. 1.1 shots/sec.¹ (until memory card becomes full)²

RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION

Image Size
(L) 4000 x 3000, (M1) 3264 x 2448, (M2) 2592 x 1944, (M3) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 4000 x 2248. Resize in playback (M3, S, 320 x 240)

Compression
Fine, Normal

Movies
(L)640 x 480, 30fps/30fps(LP)
(M)320 x 240, 30fps

Movie Length
Up to 4GB or 1 hour (L and M) ¹

FILE TYPES

Still Image Type
JPEG compression, (Exif 2.2 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant

Movies
AVI [Motion JPEG compression + WAVE (monaural)]

Sound Files
WAVE (monaural)

DIRECT PRINT

Canon Printers
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only)

PictBridge
Yes

OTHER FEATURES

Red-Eye Correction
Yes, during shooting and playback

My Category
Image tagging feature

Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Yes

Histogram
Yes

Playback Zoom
Approx. 2x – 10x

Self Timer
Approx. 2 or 10 sec. or Custom

Menu Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian, Farsi

INTERFACE

Computer
Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible)

Other
A/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC)

MEMORY CARD

Type
SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus. 128MB memory card supplied

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM

PC & Macintosh
Windows XP SP2-3 / Vista (including SP1)
Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.5

SOFTWARE

Browsing & Printing
ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser

Other
PhotoStitch

POWER SOURCE

Batteries
2x Size-AA Alkaline or NiMH Batteries(NB4-300) (Alkalines supplied)

Battery life
Approx. 160 shots ¹ (with supplied batteries)
Approx. 400 shots (with optional Canon NB-3AH batteries) ¹
Approx. 540 min. playback (with supplied batteries)
Approx. 660 min. playback (with Canon NB-3AH batteries)

A/C Power Supply
Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK800

ACCESSORIES

Cases / Straps
Soft Case DCC-85

Flash
High Power Flash HF-DC1

Power Supply & Battery Chargers
Battery Charger Kit CBK4-300, Ni-MH Batteries NB4-300, AC adapter kit ACK800

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Environment
0 – 40 °C ¹, 10 – 90% humidity

Dimensions (WxHxD, excl. protrusions)
101.9 x 63.5 x 31.9 mm

Weight (body only)
Approx. 185g