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Canon PowerShot A2600
Digital Compact Camera
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Detailed Features
16.0 Megapixels
Capturing all the detail from the genuine Canon lens the 16MP sensor delivers superb quality images that are perfect for large-scale prints (A3+) or creative cropping.
28mm wide, 5x zoom lens, 10x ZoomPlus
Fit more in the frame with 28mm wide-angle for sweeping landscapes and great group shots. Use the 5x optical zoom to get nearer to distant subjects or get even closer with 10x ZoomPlus - an advanced zoom technology with more visible detail and sharpness than conventional digital zoom.
Large 7.5 cm (3.0”) LCD
A large, bright and clear screen (230k dots) lets you frame and view your shots with ease and makes sharing them with friends a pleasure.
Slim body with metal exterior
The slim, compact body is small enough to take anywhere while the metal exterior adds colour and style.
HD movies (720p) with movie button
Instantly record high quality HD movies (720p) with optical zoom by simply pressing the dedicated movie button.
Smart Auto (32 scenes); Help Button
Even complete beginners can effortlessly shoot high quality photos or movies with Smart Auto, which detects the scene and automatically selects the optimal settings from 32 variables. Press the Auto button to return instantly to Smart Auto from any other mode. Simply press the Help button for quick, easy-to-follow guidance on using your camera and its functions.
Digital IS
Digital IS counteracts blur and ensures clear, sharp shots. It detects camera movement then uses sophisticated shake reduction techniques to automatically deliver optimum results.
Face Detection. Live View Control
Face Detection Technology ensures great people shots. It detects up to 35 faces in a single frame making sure they remain in focus and with optimum brightness. Face Detection White Balance ensures natural skin tones even in unusual lighting conditions. Use Live View Control to easily experiment with picture settings such as brightness and colour intensity. Preview the results while framing and capture the best shot.
Eco Mode
Eco Mode reduces battery consumption allowing you to capture more shots from a single battery charge.
Fun and creative effects
Experiment and have fun with a range of creative modes such as Fish-eye Effect, Super Vivid, or Monochrome. Miniature Effect makes scenes in stills or movies look like miniature scale models.
What's in the box?
- Digital Camera PowerShot A2600
- Wrist Strap WS-800
- Battery Pack NB-11L
- Battery Charger CB-2LFE
- AC Cable
- User Manual Kit
- 4GB Memory Card
- Polyester Sleeve DCC-515
| Type |
1/2.3 type CCD |
| Effective Pixels |
Approx. 16.0M |
| Colour Filter Type |
Primary Colour |
| Type |
DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology |
| Focal Length |
5.0 – 25.0 mm (35 mm equivalent: 28 – 140 mm) |
| Zoom |
Optical 5x
ZoomPlus 10x
Digital Approx. 4x. Combined Approx. 20x ¹ |
| Maximum f/number |
f/2.8 – f/6.9 |
| Construction |
6 elements in 5 groups
(1 double-sided aspherical lens, 1 double-sided aspherical UA lens) |
| Type |
TTL |
| AF System/ Points |
AiAF (Face Detection / 9-point), 1-point AF (fixed to centre) |
| AF Modes |
Single, Continuous (Auto mode only), Servo AF/AE ¹, Tracking AF ¹ |
| AF Point Selection |
Size (Normal, Small) |
| AF Lock |
On/Off Selectable |
| AF Assist Beam |
Yes |
| Closest Focusing Distance |
3 cm (W) from front of lens in macro |
| Metering modes |
Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (centre) |
| AE Lock |
On/Off Selectable |
| Exposure Compensation |
+/- 2 EV in 1/3 stop increments.
Enhanced i-Contrast for automatic dynamic range correction |
| ISO sensitivity* |
AUTO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Speed |
1 – 1/2000 sec. (factory default)
15 – 1/2000 sec. (total range – varies by shooting mode) |
| Type |
TTL |
| Settings |
Auto (including Face Detection WB), Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
| Monitor |
7.5 cm (3.0") TFT, Approx. 230,000 dots |
| Coverage |
Approx. 100% |
| Brightness |
Adjustable to one of five levels. Quick-bright LCD |
| Modes |
Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro |
| Slow Sync Speed |
Yes. Fastest speed 1/2000 sec. |
| Red-Eye Reduction |
Yes |
| Flash Exposure Compensation |
Face Detection FE, Smart Flash Exposure |
| Flash Exposure Lock |
Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range |
50 cm – 3.0 m (W) / 1.0 – 2.0 m (T) |
| External Flash |
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
| Modes |
Smart Auto (32 scenes detected), P, Live View Control, Digital IS, Portrait, FaceSelf-Timer, Low Light (4.0MP), Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter |
| Modes in Movie |
Smart Auto (21 scenes detected), P, Portrait, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks |
| Drive modes |
Single, Continuous, Self-Timer |
| Continuous Shooting |
Approx. 0.8 shots/sec. ¹ (until memory card becomes full) ² |
RECORDING PIXELS / COMPRESSION
| Image Size |
(L) 4608 x 3456, (M1) 3264 x 2448, (M2) 1600 x 1200, (S) 640 x 480, (W) 4608 x 2592. Resize in playback (M2, S, 320 x 240) |
| Compression |
Fine |
| Movies |
(HD) 1280 x 720, 25 fps, (L) 640 x 480, 30 fps
Miniature Effect (HD (5, 2.5, 1.25 fps) or L (6, 3, 1.5 fps)) |
| Movie Length |
(HD) Up to 4 GB or 29 min. 59 sec. ¹
(L) up to 4 GB or 1 hour ² |
| Still Image Type |
JPEG compression, (Exif 2.3 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system, Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| Movies |
MOV [H.264 + Linear PCM (monaural) ] |
| Canon Printers |
Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers and Canon Inkjet Printers supporting PictBridge (ID Photo Print, Fixed Size Print and Movie Print supported on SELPHY CP & ES printers only) |
| PictBridge |
Yes |
| Red-Eye Correction |
Yes, during shooting and playback |
| Histogram |
Yes |
| Playback zoom |
Approx. 2x – 10x |
| Self Timer |
Approx. 2 or 10 sec. or Custom |
| Menu Languages |
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (traditional), Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Korean, Greek, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Turkish, Thai, Arabic, Ukrainian, Romanian, Farsi, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Hindi, Indonesian |
| Computer |
Hi-Speed USB (MTP, PTP) dedicated connector (Mini-B compatible) |
| Other |
A/V output, dedicated connector (PAL/NTSC) |
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
| PC & Macintosh |
Windows 8 / 7 SP1 / Vista SP2 / XP SP3
Mac OS X v10.6 – 10.8 |
| Browsing & Printing |
ImageBrowser EX |
| Other |
Camera Window
PhotoStitch |
| Batteries |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery NB-11L (battery and charger supplied) |
| Battery life |
Approx. 220 shots ¹
Eco Mode: Approx. 300 shots ¹
Approx. 300 min. playback |
| A/C Power Supply |
Optional, AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 |
| Cases / Straps |
Soft Case DCC-520 |
| Flash |
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC1
Canon High Power Flash HF-DC2 |
| Power Supply & Battery Chargers |
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 |
| Other |
Canon AV Cable AVC-DC400 |
| Operating Environment |
0 – 40 °C, 10 – 90% humidity |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
97.7 x 56.0 x 19.8 mm |
| Weight |
Approx. 135 g (including battery/batteries and memory card) |
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