Point and shoot is no longer as easy as it sounds – with such a wide range of controls that compact cameras come up with. Is it possible that someone could come up with a camera that is really easy to use rather than just bearing the name compact camera because it comes with a non detachable lens? Fortunately, there is such a camera – the Canon PowerShot A495. This 10 mp camera that comes with a zoom range of 3.3x is rather easy to operate and comes with controls that are easy to understand.
Design and FunctioningThough quite thick for a compact camera, the Canon PowerShot A495 does come with a fluid design that and easy ergonomics. It comes in a three sophisticated colours – Metallic Silver, Devil’s Red and Cobalt Blue. One of its most endearing features is a Face Detection Self-Timer, which allows the user to set up the camera for a group portrait shot, and then join the group before the camera will capture an image. Its Shooting Modes include Auto, Portrait, Special Scene which includes Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Face Self-Timer, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, and Movie. The 35mm equivalent of its focal length range is 37mm to 122mm. This camera covers shutter speeds ranging from 15 seconds to 1/2000th of a second. This camera is compatible with SD,SDHC, MMC and MMC+ cards.
