Canon Powershot A410 3.2MP Digital Camera with 3.2x Optical Zoom & Canon PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20 x 17 x 14.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 22 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BCF1EC
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 9, 2005

Product Description

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Replacing the popular PowerShot A400, the PowerShot A410 has a bold new design and incorporates improved operability and performance through DIGIC II processing, and a 3.2x optical zoom with maximum aperture of f2.8-f5.1. It is housed in a smaller, more compact and robust body.

Featuring 5-point AiAF auto focus and a range of shooting modes, the A410's ease of use makes it the ideal camera for those making the change to digital.

DIGIC II power
In a leap up from the PowerShot A400, the PowerShot A410 now includes Canon's renowned DIGIC II processing--the same technology found in Canon's EOS-1 professional range digital SLR cameras. The DIGIC II processor integrates all image processing algorithms onto a single chip to deliver fast write times, minimal shutter lag, optimal image definition and consistently precise and natural color reproduction. Camera start up and response times for image review are significantly improved. Introduction of DIGIC II also accounts for an up to 40% improvement in auto focus times, and smooth continuous shooting at a highly impressive 2.5 frames per second.

Simply better
While being smaller and more robust, the A410 has a longer optical zoom of 3.2x (41-131mm equivalent) allowing the user extra reach. The increased maximum aperture provides more options when shooting in low light. 5-point AiAF auto focus analyses the composition of the shot and focuses the camera accordingly, keeping even off-center subjects sharply in focus. Super Macro mode allows focus on subjects as close as 1.5 centimeters from the lens.

Users can take photographs using the optical viewfinder or the 1.5-inch LCD monitor. The monitor is adjustable up to 15 levels of brightness, and the user interface has been improved to make the camera even more simple to use. 22 language settings can be displayed.

To take full advantage of the camera's zoom range, the A410's flash has been repositioned, ensuring that there are no dark shadows in images when they are recorded with the lens fully extended. The flash covers a range of up to 3 meters.

Camera modes
The A410 has 14 shooting modes to select from, including 8 pre-set Special Scene modes to help achieve great results in tricky lighting conditions. These modes include Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids and Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Beach, Snow, and Fireworks. To assist photographers with composition, a gridline display can be selected, which helps with framing shots and keeping horizons level. The addition of My Colors allows the operator to use enhanced, in-camera digital effects, such as Color Swap, while shooting. Previously, this level of image enhancement was only possible after downloading to a PC, and using specialised software.

The A410 also allows users to capture high quality movie clips. It supports VGA (640 x 480) and QVGA (320 x 240) quality at 10 and 20 frames per second respectively. Up to 3 minutes of footage can be captured. A Compact Mode is provided for producing clips suitable for e-mail without the problem of unwieldy file sizes.

Direct printing
At 3.2 megapixels, the A410 can print photo quality images up to A4 size. When used in combination with Canon's new Compact Photo Printer Selphy CP510 and Canon's Ink and Paper Set (KP-108IP), prints can be produced very inexpensively. Printing via Selphy CP Compact Photo Printers also allows the user to print handy ID Photo prints and movie prints.

When connected to the latest range of PictBridge compatible PIXMA printers, image enhancement is possible with functions including Noise Reduction and Vivid Photo as well as the new Face Brightener feature.

Printing of images without having to connect to a PC is also made simpler via the Print/Share button.

Comprehensive software
The A410 comes bundled with the following Canon software:

• ZoomBrowser EX 5.5, PhotoRecord 2.2 (Windows), ImageBrowser 5.5 (Macintosh): For easy image download, storage and retrieval, as well as management of image layout and printing.
• PhotoStitch 3.1: Creates stunning panoramas and can be used with Windows and Macintosh.
• PhotoStudio: The photo manipulation software by ArcSoft.

Purchasers of the A410 are eligible for membership of Canon iMAGE Gateway , where they can upload images and customise their camera settings.

The bundled software supports Windows 98 (SE), ME, 2000 (SP4), XP (SP1/3) and Macintosh OS X v10.2-v10.3. The A410 supports PTP for driverless transfer to supported Windows XP or Macintosh OS X.

Canon PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer
Why bother waiting for the photo lab when you can print images that are just as good--or maybe better--at home? The Canon PIXMA iP4200 combines five-color printing with a 1,856-nozzle print head capable of delivering superfine 1-picoliter ink droplets. The result is gorgeously clean, sharp prints delivered into your hands just minutes after you snapped the shot.

Color resolution is as high as 9,600 x 2,400 dpi, with black resolution up to 600 x 600 dpi. Print speeds range up to 29 ppm for monochrome and 19 ppm in color; a borderless 4-by-6-inch photo takes as little as 51 seconds. With the iP4200's automatic two-sided printing, you can easily produce glossy brochures and invitations right from your desktop. Improved ink technology supplies rich black text that offers exceptional resistance to smudges--it even holds up to highlighter pens. (All reported speeds are maximums. Actual speeds will vary.)

With its straightforward USB port, connecting the printer with your computer is a snap; the iP4200 is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh operating systems and includes software tools like Easy-PhotoPrint (Windows/Mac), Easy WebPrint (Windows), and PhotoRecord (Windows). A direct print port allows you to print directly from a PictBridge-compatible digital camera or DV camcorder, with or without your computer. The printer is backed with a one-year limited warranty covering parts and labor.

What's in the box
PowerShot A410 body, two AA-size Alkaline batteries, 16 MB MultiMediaCard MMC-16M, wrist strap WS-800, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB interface cable IFC-400PCU; iP4200 photo printer, PGI-5BK black ink tank, CLI-8Bk photo black ink tank, CLI-8C cyan ink tank, CLI-8M magenta ink tank, CLI-8Y yellow ink tank, power cord, setup instructions, CD-ROM, Canon photo paper plus 4 x 6-inch glossy sample pack, quick start guide, registration and warranty card; printer cable not included

Product Description

6 MB MultiMediaCard SD Memory Card F/2.8-5.1The PowerShot A410s Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the A410 to a Canon CP SELPHY or PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compa

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Solid Camera Printer Combo, November 30, 2005

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J. S Thomas "Jethro" (Arlington, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon Powershot A410 3.2MP Digital Camera with 3.2x Optical Zoom & Canon PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer (Electronics)

This combo does what it should and thats take great photos and makes outstanding prints and I have been pleased. However, do not be fooled by what initially what appears to be inexpensive price even with rebate. My wife and I both wanted cameras to replace our 2mp kodak's we have had for several years. I came across this combo and purchased it after my positive experience with canon quality and my 35mm slr ive had for years. But after getting the combo I realized I needed the printer cable, larger memory card, rechargeable batteries and charger. Thats fine I did expect to need some items, however, my wife found on amazon a kodak 5mp combo kit that included all the items for few dollars more when it was added up. Also, i read in a review do not get caught up in the 3mp vs 5mp vs 7mp because most will not be printing poster size prints. I agree with this, however, the more the better as i found out. Where the higher MP shines for the average person like me is when you want to crop or edit a pic. I was taking photos of different flowers for a montage and used both the 3mp and 5mp. I was able to crop and enlarge the photo on screen and print out a 4x6 with no loss in quality while the 3mp did a good job i did start seeing some loss in quality. Like i said this is a solid printer excellent print quality and the camera is great but just be aware of the additional costs of ownership for items you will need and that are included in other combos.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This thing is awesome!, January 30, 2006

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Joe Borg (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon Powershot A410 3.2MP Digital Camera with 3.2x Optical Zoom & Canon PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer (Electronics)

All I can say is you cant get any better for the money! As others have said, from unboxing to printing in less than one hour. Its amazing! Printing from the camera is a one button deal. The photos are clear and very colorful. No one could tell the pictures came off a printer. We finally loaded software on my laptop so we now have editing functions as well. We are using Canon Photo Plus paper with awesome results. Now the interesting thing will be to see how long the ink lasts. We've printed about 50 prints so far and still going strong.
The only, minor, complaint I have is the camera size. Its a bit on the small side. The pressure required to snap a photo makes me jitter the camera a bit. Still, its not enough to blur a picture.
Joe

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Camera's great but software is trouble., January 21, 2006

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Guyrod (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Canon Powershot A410 3.2MP Digital Camera with 3.2x Optical Zoom & Canon PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer (Electronics)

We love the camera and the printer is very nice. When we tried to install the supplied software, there is some sort of conflict and it turns off my wireless router. I've tried to fix the problem, but haven't been able to get it to work.