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Canon PowerShot A5 Zoom

Announced Feb 18, 1999 •
1 megapixels | 2″ screen | 28 – 70 mm (2.5×)
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Product description
Announced Feb 18, 1999
Quick specs
Body type Compact
Max resolution 1024 x 768
Effective pixels 1 megapixels
Sensor size 1/3" (4.8 x 3.6 mm)
Sensor type CCD
ISO 100, 200, 400
Focal length (equiv.) 28–70 mm
Max aperture F2.6–4
Screen size 2″
Max shutter speed 1/750 sec
Storage types Compact Flash
Weight (inc. batteries) 290 g (0.64 lb / 10.23 oz)
Dimensions 103 x 68 x 37 mm (4.06 x 2.68 x 1.46″)

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