The PowerShot A630 packs a massive choice of advanced features into a remarkably compact space:

• 8.0 megapixels
• 2.5 inch vari angle LCD screen and real image optical viewfinder
• 4x optical zoom
• DIGIC II, iSAPS, 9 Point AiAF, FlexiZone AF/AE
• Digital teleconverter and Safety Zoom
• 21 shooting modes

The 4x optical contact lens achieves a 35 140mm focal length (35mm equivalent) while allowing the camera to take care of a compact size. The lens construction incorporates 8 elements in 7 groupings, including two aspherical elements to increase sharpness across the whole image. With a maximum aperture range of f2.8 (wide) to f4.1 (telephoto), the lens is remarkably bright inside the telephoto end.

ISO 800 mode improves results when shooting in low light settings and enables flash free photography indoors. The camera's High ISO Auto setting prioritizes fast shutter speeds by automatically aided by the higher selection of ISO sensitivities, reducing the risk of unwanted image blur.

Improved LCD and playback
A larger 2.5 inch vari angle LCD screen enables accurate framing from unusual angles, like those encountered with all the 1 centimeter (.4 inch) Macro mode. The enhanced graphical user interface (UI) retains a selectable Grid Line display to with rule of thirds compositions, while users may be able to enable a different 3:2 ratio overlay during shooting to view the printable area for standard photo prints. Playback is enhanced by having an overexposure warning feature, which indicates overexposed areas in captured images.

Flexible shooting
The PowerShot A630 offers users various versatile features for creative photography. A choice of 21 shooting modes includes Program, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, and full Manual modes for complete exposure control. A Second Curtain Sync function covers creative flash exposures, which includes light trails. Artistic photo effects can be applied in camera during and after shooting with My Colors.

Filming is likewise possible for a high standard VGA quality movies will be captured with sound at a smooth 30 fps (fps). The AV out connection and supplied cable consists of full screen playback over a TV.

Full number of accessories
A comprehensive number of optional lenses and accessories includes wide (0.7x) and telephoto (1.75x) converter lenses. The optional High Power Flash offers further flexibility for nocturnal hours photography, while an optional waterproof case allows full control at depths up to 40 meters. (Accessories usually are not included and need to be purchased separately.)

Technologies Explained
DIGIC II
Canon's purpose built DIGIC II (DIGital Imaging Core) image processor links all primary camera functions for max efficiency. DIGIC II processes signals at high speeds, leading to outstanding responsiveness, rapid autofocus, and extended continuous shooting ability. Advanced image processing algorithms deliver superb image detail and color reproduction with accurate white balance and minimal noise. DIGIC II operates efficiently grant life of the battery, longer shooting for a passing fancy charge.

iSAPS
iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis dependant on Photographic Space) automatically optimizes key camera settings before every shot. Each scene is analyzed and cross referenced against Photographic Space a vast in camera library of photographic data. This gives you to bring about optimal adjustments to autoexposure, autofocus, and auto white balance before image capture occurs.

9 Point AiAF
Canon's 9 point AiAF (Artificial Intelligence Autofocus) automatically scans and selects subjects originating from a range nine focusing areas on the scene. This ensures accurately focused images regardless of whether subjects ordinarily are not down the middle of the frame.

FlexiZone AF/AE
FlexiZone AF/AE lets users manually choose the focus point from any kind of part of the frame by moving the autofocus window around the viewfinder. Exposure is often from the focus indicate make it possible for the chosen subject is accurately focused and also scene correctly exposed.

Digital Teleconverter and Safety Zoom
Similar to placing an accessory lens in the front with the camera, Canon's Digital Teleconverter adds a constant digital zoom to each and every shot (1.6x/2.0x). While optical converter lenses cause a loss of aperture and therefore require a higher slower shutter speed, the Digital Teleconverter maintains aperture size, reducing the risk of image blur.

Safety Zoom protects the whole picture from interpolation at high amounts of zoom, allowing users to increase zoom magnification with out sacrificing image quality.

What's within the box
PowerShot A630 body, AA size Alkaline battery x 4, MultiMediaCard 16M, wrist strap WS 200, Photographic camera Solution CD ROM, USB interface cable IFC 400PCU, AV cable AVC DC300