Canon PowerShot A640 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom | 
| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $799.99
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Rating:  147 reviews
Sales Rank: 14,110
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2
Battery: 4 AA
Maximum Focal Length: 21.6
Minimum Focal Length: 5.4
Maximum Resolution: 10
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 2.6 x 1.9
MPN: 1287B001
Model: 1287B001
UPC: 013803072396
EAN: 0013803072396
ASIN: B000HARTYI
Release Date: September 1, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints | | • | 4x optical zoom; 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD display | | • | ISO range up to ISO 800 for less blur in low light while hand-holding | | • | 3:2 guide masks LCD to display 4 x 6-inch print size; 16:9 format option for still images | | • | Stores images on SD cards; powered by 4 AA-size batteries |
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Product Description
Product Name: PowerShot A640 Digital CameraMarketing Information: Canon"s popular A Series cameras have always stood out from the competition, but PowerShot A640 takes that concept to a whole new level. Experience breathtaking 10.0 megapixels resolution-a first for an A-Series camera - and the power of a 4x optical zoom lens. You"ll have more fun shooting, and make your finished images even more rewarding, with the camera"s exciting array of easy-to-use, high-performance features including 21 shooting modes and ISO800/High ISO Auto settings for much greater ability to shoot in low light. Product Type: Digital Camera
Display & Graphics
Display Screen: 2.5" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD 115 Kilopixels p-Si (PolySilicon)Effective Resolution: 10 MegapixelsTotal Resolution: 10.4 MegapixelsAspect Ratio: 16:9Image Formats: JPEGVideo Formats: AVIAudio Formats: WAV
Lens
Lens Type: Focal Length: 7.3 - 29.2mm (35mm Equivalent: 35 - 140mm) Optical Zoom: 4xDigital Zoom: 4xFocus Modes: Auto Focus
Flash
Flash Modes: Auto FlashFlash Modes: Auto Flash - with Red-eye ReductionFlash Modes: Auto Flash - with Slow SyncFlash Modes: Flash ONFlash Modes: Flash ON - with Red-eye ReductionFlash Modes: Flash ON - with Slow SyncFlash Modes: Flash OFF
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type: Optical - Real-image zoomViewfinder Type: LCD
Storage
Storage Media: 1 x 32MB MultiMediaCard (MMC) IncludedStorage Media: 1 x Secure Digital (SD) Card Supported
Interfaces/Ports
Interfaces/Ports: 1 x USB Interfaces/Ports: 1 x Audio/Video OutputInterfaces/Ports: 1 x DC Power Input
Battery Information
Batteries: 4 x AA Alkaline IncludedBatteries
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 The only competition is the Canon A630! September 8, 2006
Hiram Grant
219 out of 232 found this review helpful
First, something that shouldn't matter: it's a darn attractive camera. Yes, it's plastic, but it really does set itself apart from the 8mp A630 in beauty. Like that camera, it is too big to be a shirt-pocket camera, and while better than most compact cameras, the 4x zoom can be beat in length.
Using the camera, it has a good weight and feel for average sized hands. The use of AA batteries helps keep the cost down, and has it's own advantages, although some may prefer the longer life charges of Lithium-Ion batteries (I do). General, controls are well thought out and easy to use. The zoom is nice and smooth.
For those that prefer an optical viewfinder, Canon is probably the strongest supporter, and this is a better than average viewfinder, although it does not have a diopter adjustment. But you'll probably never use it with the tremendous 2.5" rotary screen. Yes, there are 3" screens on the market, but this dwarfs anything on a hinge! It is a great aid in composing photos at low, high, or other odd angles (photos you simply didn't take before).
Another feature that gets high praise is the flex-focus system. Today's AF cameras do a decent job, but occassionally, they just don't hit on the right focus point. With the flex system, you can determine which point to use. This is simply great for crowded rooms or nature photos where the subject may not be the closest item within the focusing areas.
Control for this price point is very good indeed. Multiple "scene" modes make it easy for the novice (ok, or sometimes lazy pro), while the semi-auto and manual modes give even experienced users all they need.
Like the A630, this camera could have easily been priced $50 to $100 more. The only real competition is the A630, $100 less, 8 meg, and a bit less attractive, more plastic looking silver.
Excellent photo quality September 22, 2006
R. Yanchick
75 out of 82 found this review helpful
I purchased this camera the week it came out. 10Megapixels is overkill today but as with all technology overkill today is outdated tomorrow. I took this camera to a hot-air balloon festival on a sunny day. All but one photograph came out extremely sharp and clear. The only photo that came out with an issue had the sun directly in it and was overexposed (my fault). To me in that one day the camera paid for itself.
Excellent! January 21, 2007
Luis Felipe Vidal Pena (Dominican Republic)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This camera have all you need if you are, or wish to be, a creative photographer but do not want to carry with your DSLR or don't have the money to first experiment into the photography world.
I assure you that into its category this camera have no contender. By now I have almost a month with it at it works flawessly, great picture quality and ease to use.
Here are my pros & contras:
PROS:
- A lot of manual controls. You can even control the flash for less or more power and when to fire it, 1st or 2nd curtain.
- AA battery powered. I'll never buy a camera that doesn't use this kind of batteries (unless it is a DSLR). I can get AA anywhere if my rechargeables go dead or if I forget them in the charger, as it happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Be powered by 4 AA lets you shoot a lot more than other cameras even with regular alkalines.
- Excellent macro, 1cm (I think even less) excellent focus, clear images, great details.
- The vari-angle screen its a great thing. You can get easy ground level shoots or over the head, or shoot yourself for the perfect self-portrait. And i love to close the screen when not in use.
- Fast and accurate auto-focus.
- Excellent white balance features.
- The red eyes reduction works really great.
- Remote control with your computer. You can control all the features with your computer with your camera in a tripod. Cool for a photo session.
- Great body, it feels great in your hand. Heavy enough to keep it in control. Doesn't feel cheap at all.
CONS:
- The plastic tripod socket, i hate it. Are you kidding me Canon? Respect yourself! I feel this thing its going to brake or wear. Bad thing.
- Memory and battery in the same compartment. Not practical at all. And you have to unmount from the tripod if you want to put a new memory card.
- No cable or wireless control for remote shooting. I know that the cameras in this range doesn't have that option but I wish someday they have it 'cause it's an important accessory. You can deal with your self-timer if you need something similar.
I DON'T CARE FOR:
- IS (Image Stabilization). This camera doesn't have IS, maybe in the future it will but I really don't care about it.
- No Wi-Fi connection. But I think a Bluetooth option could be an excellent thing for this camera.
Best camera I ever owned December 5, 2006
Charles T. Hoopes (York, PA United States)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
I bought a Cannon PowerShot A640 last week and already have taken over 100 pictures with it. It is easy to use, the Auto mode does everything. The picture quality is outstanding and the detail in Zoom mode is impresive. This camera has far exceeded my expectations as to the quality and ease of use. I like the fact that it uses AA batteries which are readily available. My first digital camera was Sony and after 2 years I discovered that the battery was propriatary and no longer available. It also has a natural feel in your hand, Not too big and not too small.
Chuck Hoopes
York, Pa.
Great Update!! October 19, 2006
C. Hector Adolfo (Guatemala)
30 out of 34 found this review helpful
I had the canon A620 and I loved it, I wanted more...I got it!!! I bought the A640, its the best camera I've ever tried for a very low price.
The only thing you can expect.....Great Quality Pictures!!!
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