Canon PowerShot A75 Digital Camera

The PowerShot A75 is a 3.2 MP digital camera with 3x optical and 3.2x digital zoom. This camera provides a compact and comfortable introduction to the fun and freedom of digital photography Canon style.

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Manufacturer: Canon

Product MPN
MPN	CNETCANONPOWERSHOTA75
Key Features
Camera Type	Standard Point and Shoot
Resolution	3.3 Megapixel
LCD Screen Size	1.8 in.
Optical Zoom	3x
Digital Zoom	3.2x
Weight	0.22 kg
Lens
Interchangeable Lens	Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom	3x
35mm Zoom Lens	35 - 105 mm
Focus Type	Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focus Range	18 in. to Infinity (w)
Macro Focus Range	2 - 18 in. (w) / 10 - 18 in. (t)
Focal Length	5.4 - 16.2 mm
Image Quality
Image Sensor Type	CCD
Camera Resolution	3.3 Megapixel
Image Resolutions	640 x 480 • 2048 x 1536 • 1600 x 1200 • 1024 x 768
Video
Video Resolutions	320 x 240 • 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 120
Video Speed	15 fps
Max Movie Length	180 Seconds
Video Format	AVI
Exposure Control
Aperture Range	f8/f8 (w/t) - f2.8/f4.8 (w/t)
Shutter Speed	15 - 1/2000 sec
White Balance	Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset)
Frames Per Second	2.2 Frames
Storage
Memory Type	CompactFlash Card Type I • CompactFlash Card Type II
Compression Modes	Fine • SuperFine • Normal
Compression Type	JPEG
File Size (High Res.)	1.66 MB (77 images on 128MB card)
File Size (Low Res.)	0.01 MB (about 12,800 images on 128MB card)
Flash
ISO Speeds	Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400
Flash Type	Built-In
Flash Functions	Flash Off • Auto Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
Viewfinder / Display
Viewfinder	Optical (Through-the-lens)
LCD Screen	With LCD Screen
LCD Screen Resolution	110,000 pixels
LCD Protected Position	Without LCD Protected Position
Interfaces
Interface Type	USB
Video Interface	Video Out
Power Supply
Battery Type	4 x AA Batteries
Battery Life	800 Images
Included Features
Self Timer	2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in MP3 Player	Unknown
Built-in Microphone	With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker	With Built-in Speaker
Tripod Mount	With Tripod Mount
System Requirements
Operating System	Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows 98SE • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP
Dimensions
Height	6.4 cm
Width	10.1 cm
Depth	3.1 cm
Weight	0.22 kg
Warranty
Warranty	1 Year
Miscellaneous
Family Line	Canon PowerShot
Included Accessories	4 x AA Batteries • Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Hand Strap • 32 MB Memory Card
UPC	013803037470

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By: Howard_Creech

in Electronics at Epinions.com
Mar 30, 2004

The New Powershot A75 Canons Best-in-Class A70 just got better

Author's Rating:

Pros: Proven platform, larger LCD, very good photo quality, and faster more accurate AF

Cons: Some minor chromatic aberration (purple fringing) and noisy ISO 400 images

Bottom Line:
Canons new A75 is a worthy successor to the superb Powershot A70 Read More

By: Susie-34668
Dec 30, 2004

The Canon A75 is a very easy digital camera to use.

Author's Rating:

Pros: Even I can use it. Really simple and easy instructions.

Cons: Haven't found any.

Bottom Line:
This camera does everything I need in digital photography. Sharp pictures. Takes video, and is inexpensive. Read More

By: symbiosis

in Electronics at Epinions.com
May 31, 2004

The Canon PowerShot A75: Should this be your next digital camera?

Author's Rating:

Pros: 3.2 Megapixel, small, light, excellent photo quality, 3X optical zoom.

Cons: No rechargeable batteries or charger included.

Bottom Line:
See Overall Below. Read More

By: dickorydoo
Apr 21, 2005

Best Bang for the Buck...Consumer Reports thinks so, too!

Author's Rating:

Pros: High image quality for the price, uses AA batteries, mode selections aplenty, cool software features

Cons: Battery life (buy some NiMH's), price dropped right after I bought it

Bottom Line:
If you're looking for a feature-packed, 3 megapixel camera that will produce great pictures, I recommend you buy this camera (consumer reports does, too!) Read More

By: blueflamme
May 18, 2005

User operational perspective of Canon A75

Author's Rating:

Pros: Cost, 3.2 Megapixels, 3x Optical Zoom, Useful settings on wheel, Easy menu function

Cons: No rechargeable batteries (uses AAs), Changes wheel setting too easily, so-so software

Bottom Line:
Good digital camera. Easy to make setting adjustments one handed and produces quality pictures. With right accessories (especially NiMH batteries) this camera is great, graphics software needed for advanced changes. Read More

By: dsuper1
Jun 28, 2004

Great camera to carry all the time.

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Pros: manual settings, fast startup, fast shutter, compact, ease of use

Cons: 3x zoom, 3 mp

Bottom Line:
This is a good entry level camera that's very easy to use and allows for manual control and has high image quality. Read More

By: grahamw_614
May 11, 2004

As easy or as powerful as you'd like it to be

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Pros: Great Power management, Sharp and accurate pictures, excellent ergonomic, powerful options

Cons: Small dark spot on LCD from LEDs (not a big deal, IMO)

Bottom Line:
This camera is a greaty entry into the digital world AND a great upgrade for those already there. Power and ease of use top the list! Read More

By: notageek
Dec 27, 2004