PowerShot A580

Overview
This camera has features including an 8.0 Megapixel, 1/2.5-inch CCD, DIGIC III Image Processor, 4x optical zoom lens and 2.5-inch LCD monitor. It uses two AA batteries to shoot up to approx. 220 images (based on the CIPA standard when the LCD monitor is on), and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards for the recording media. Images are utilized with a direct print compatible printer, computer and TV via Hi-Speed USB. The dimensions (excluding protrusions) of the main body are 94.3 x 64.7 x 40.8 mm (3.7 x 2.6 x 1.6 in.) and the weight is approximately 175 g (6.2 oz.).

On the feature side, Motion Detection Technology that detects and takes brightness and movement of subjects into account to maintain image quality and Easy Mode that allows you to shoot easily by simply pressing the shutter button were newly added. More advanced Face Detection Technology adjusts the white balance as well as the Face Detection AF/AE/FE to enable more true-to-life facial expressions. Also, Print List that makes photo printing more comfortable can be easily made immediately after shooting or playing back an image.

Specifications
(W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto

Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 8 million
Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 8.3 million pixels)
Lens 5.8 (W)–23.2 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 35 (W)–140 (T) mm)
f/2.6 (W)–f/5.5 (T)
Digital Zoom Approx. 4.0x (Up to approx. 16x in combination with the optical zoom)
Optical Viewfinder Real-image zoom viewfinder
LCD Monitor 2.5-inch type, TFT color LCD, approx. 115,000 dots (Picture coverage 100%)
AF System TTL autofocus
AF frame mode: Face Detect*1 *2 /AiAF (9-points)/Center
*1 AF frame can be moved and fixed to specified face.
*2 If no face is detected, AiAF (9-points) is used.

Focusing Range (From the front of the lens) Normal: 45 cm (1.5 ft.)–infinity
Macro: 5–45 cm (W) (2.0 in.–1.5 ft. (W)), 30–45 cm (T) (12 in.–1.5 ft.(T))
Easy: 5 cm (2.0 in.)–infinity (W), 30 cm (12 in.)–infinity (T)
Kids&Pets: 1 m (3.3 ft.)–infinity (W/T)
Shutter Mechanical shutter and electronic shutter
Shutter Speeds 1/60–1/2000 sec.
15–1/2000 sec. (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode.)
Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction.
Metering System Evaluative*1 /Center-weighted average or Spot*2
*1 Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF.
*2 Fixed to center.

Exposure Compensation ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
ISO Speed (Standard Output Sensitivity, Recommended Exposure Index) Auto*1 , High ISO Auto*2 , ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600
*1 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode and subject brightness.
*2 Camera automatically sets the optimal speed according to shooting mode, subject brightness and subject movement. However, the ISO speed is set relatively higher than Auto.

White Balance Auto*1 , Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H or Custom
*1 The colors of faces are evaluated in Face Detect AF.

Built-in Flash Auto, on, off
Facial brightness is also evaluated in Face Detect AF.
Built-in Flash Range 30 cm–3.5 m (12 in.–11 ft.) (W)/30 cm–2.2 m (12 in.–7.2 ft.) (T)
Brightness of image periphery may reduce depending on shooting distance.
Shooting Modes Auto, Easy, Manual
Image zone:
Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids&Pets, Indoor, Special Scene*1 and Movie*2


*1 Night Scene, Sunset, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks and Aquarium.
*2 Standard and Compact.

Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.4 shots/sec.
Self-timer Approx. 10-sec./approx. 2-sec. delay or custom
Recording Media SD memory card/SDHC memory card/MultiMediaCard/MMCplus card/HC MMCplus card
File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant
Data Type Still images: Exif 2.2 (JPEG)*1
Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural))
Sound Memo: WAVE (monaural)
*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.

Compression Superfine, Fine, Normal
Number of Recording Pixels Still images
Large: 3264 x 2448 pixels
Medium 1: 2592 x 1944 pixels
Medium 2: 2048 x 1536 pixels
Medium 3, Date Stamp: 1600 x 1200 pixels
Small: 640 x 480 pixels
Widescreen: 3264 x 1832 pixels
Movies
Standard:
640 x 480 pixels (20 frames/sec.)
640 x 480 pixels (20 frames/sec. LP)
320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec.)
Recording can continue until the memory card is full*1 (can record up to a maximum of 4 GB per clip*2 )
Compact
160 x 120 pixels (15 frames/sec.)
Maximum recording length per clip: 3 min.
*1 Using super high-speed memory cards (SDC- 512 MSH recommended).
*2 Even if the file size has not reached 4 GB, the recording is stopped when the recording time reaches one hour. Depending on memory card capacity and data write speed, recording may stop before the file size reaches 4 GB or the recording time reaches one hour.

Playback Modes Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 2x to 10x max.), Resume Playback, Image Inspection Tool, Jump, My Category, Movie Playback (slow motion available), Rotate, Slide Show, Red-Eye Correction, Resize, Sound memos (it is possible to record and playback up to 1 min.), Protect
Direct Print PictBridge compliant, and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible
Interface Hi-Speed USB (mini-B) Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio)
Communication Settings MTP, PTP
Power Source 2 AA-size alkaline batteries
2 AA-size NiMH batteries NB4-300 (sold separately)
AC Adapter Kit ACK800 (sold separately)
Operating Temperatures 0–40°C (32–104°F) (0–35°C (32–95°F) when NB-3AH is used.)
Operating Humidity 10–90%
Dimensions (excluding protrusions) 94.3 x 64.7 x 40.8 mm (3.7 x 2.6 x 1.6 in.)
Weight (camera body only) Approx. 175 g (6.2 oz.)

All data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.



System Requirements
Please install the software on a computer meeting the following minimum requirements.

Windows
OS Windows Vista
Windows XP Service Pack 2
Windows 2000 Service Pack 4
Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
CPU Windows Vista: Pentium 1.3 GHz or higher
Windows XP/Windows 2000: Pentium 500 MHz or higher
RAM Windows Vista: 512 MB or more
Windows XP/Windows 2000: 256 MB or more
Interface USB
Free Hard Disk Space Canon Utilities
ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more
Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more

Display 1,024 x 768 pixels/High Color (16 bit) or better


Macintosh
OS Mac OS X (v10.3–v10.4)
Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
CPU PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel Processor
RAM 256 MB or more
Interface USB
Free Hard Disk Space Canon Utilities
ImageBrowser: 300 MB or more
PhotoStitch: 50 MB or more
Display 1,024 x 768 pixels/32,000 Colors or better