MARLON's STUDIO

This is my first and present digicam. I think it's a great camera for beginners and budding professionals. The features are plentiful but the auto mode makes it very easy to use. (turn it on, frame shot and shoot.)

GO TO LINK BELOW FOR A 360 QT VERTUAL TOUR OF THIS CAMERA:
http://randomgrafix.multiply.com/video/item/2
or go to my VIDEO section

Powershot A80 Features

4.0 Megapixel CCD imager for up to 2272x1704 pixel images
3x optical 38-114mm f/2.8-4.9 zoom, 3.6x digital zoom
270° Vari-Angle 1.5" color LCD Monitor with 10x playback zoom
Compact, light weight and durable metal body
Advanced TTL AiAF nine-point autofocus system
Program AE, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority and Manual modes
Movie mode w/sound, 320x240 to 3 minutes
2.2fps Continuous exposure mode
Evaluative metering on focus point, Center-weighted or Spot
Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
Photo Effects: Low Sharpening, Vivid Color, Neutral, Sepia and B&W
Low-light focus assist illuminator
Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/2000 second
Selectable ISO settings from 50 to 400
Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
Built-in microphone and speaker
Powered by four standard AA type batteries
CompactFlash Type I removable media
Direct print to Canon Bubblejet Direct and PictBridge compatible printers
USB connectivity for PC and Mac
Optional Waterproof Case

The final word is that this camera takes great powerfully rich shots (esp. in Vivid mode). Very strong macro. Could use better night shot options thou.