This simple compact camera offers some impressive features, including a 16-megapixel CCD sensor, DIGIC 4 image processor and a 5x optical zoom that provides a range of 35mm-equivalent focal lengths from wide-angle 28mm to telephoto 140. Its large 3" TFT color LCD monitor provides bright composition and playback, while its ECO mode controls the display’s brightness to conserve battery power.

The A2600 also makes it easy to create 720p HD videos with its dedicated movie button that switches you from photo to video in an instant. Its Smart AUTO function selects the best camera settings based upon 32 predefined shooting situations, while its Scene Modes offers unique image controls and creative effects, such as Fisheye, Miniature, Toy Camera, Monochrome, Poster and more.

From the Manufacturer:

The PowerShot A2600 is a stylish compact camera that makes capturing amazing images simple without compromising on quality. Harness the power of the 16.0 Megapixel sensor and DIGIC 4 Image Processor and record precious moments with incredible detail and responsive performance. A 5x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle lens brings you closer to the shot even as you fit more in your frame. Smart AUTO with 32 predefined shooting situations is activated with the single push of a button, so every shot you take is a smart shot, for results you'll love to share. It's also easy to capture brilliant 720p HD with a simple press of the dedicated movie button. The PowerShot A2600 will keep on shooting with the new ECO Mode, which preserves power so you get more shots per charge. The versatile PowerShot A2600 can get you the shots you want, simply.

Features:

• 16.0 Megapixel sensor with DIGIC 4 Image Processor for exceptional performance.
• 5x Optical Zoom with 28mm Wide-Angle lens delivers stunning images.
• Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper camera settings based on 32 predefined shooting situations for capturing spectacular images with ease.
• Shoot brilliant 720p HD video with a dedicated movie button.
• Digital IS reduces the effect of camera shake and subject movement.
• New ECO Mode helps reduce power consumption for longer battery life.
• Scene Modes such as Super Vivid, Poster Effect and Miniature Effect adds an artistic look to your photos.
• Help Button provides simple explanations and easy control of your settings.

Type: Compact digital camera with built-in flash, 5x Optical, 4x Digital, and 20x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer

Image Capture Device

Type: 16.0 Megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD

Total Pixels: 16.6 Megapixels

Effective Pixels: 16.0 Megapixels

Lens

Focal Length: 5.0 (W) - 25.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) - 140 (T) mm)

Digital Zoom: 4x

Focusing Range:
Normal: 1.2 in. (3cm) - infinity (W), 3.9 ft. (1.2m) - infinity (T)
Macro: 1.2 in. - 1.6 ft. (3-50cm) (W)

Autofocus System: TTL Autofocus

Viewfinders

LCD Monitor: 3.0-inch TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle

LCD Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots

LCD Coverage: Approx. 100%

Aperture and Shutter

Maximum Aperture: f/2.8 (W) - f/6.9 (T)

Shutter Speed: 1 - 1/2000 sec.; 15 - 1/2000 sec. (Total shutter speed range)

Exposure Control

Sensitivity: Auto, ISO 100/200/400/800/1600 (in P mode)/6400 (in Low Light mode)

Light Metering Method: Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot

Exposure Control Method: AE Lock

Exposure Compensation: +/-2 stops in 1/3 stop increments (Not available when shooting movies)

White Balance Control: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom

Flash

Built-in Flash: Auto, On, Slow Synchro, Off

Flash Range: 1.6 - 9.8 ft. (W), 3.9 - 6.6 ft. (T) / 50cm - 3.0m (W), 1.2m - 2.0m (T)

Recycling Time: 10 seconds or less (battery voltage: 3.7 V)

Shooting Specifications

Shooting Modes: Auto, P, Live View Control, Digital IS, Portrait, Face Self-timer, Low Light, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter

Self Timer: Approx. 10-sec delay/approx 2-sec delay/custom*
* Delay time (0 - 15 sec. (in one-second increments), 20/25/30 sec.) and number of shots (1 - 10 shots (in one-shot increments) can be specified.

Continuous Shooting:
Approx: 0.8 shots/sec. (In P Mode)
Approx. 2.9 shots/sec. (In Low Light Mode)

Image Storage

Storage Media: SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card

File Format: Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (Version 1.1) compatible

JPEG Compression Mode:
Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
Movies: MOV (Image data: H.264; Audio data: Linear PCM (2 channel monoaural))

Number of Recording Pixels
Still Images:

[Large]: 4608 x 3456
[Medium 1]: 3264 x 2448
[Medium 2]: 1600 x 1200
[Small]: 640 x 480
[Widescreen]: 4608 x 2592

* 2304 x 1728 when in Low Light mode

Movies:
[Miniature Effect]
1280 x 720*1, 640 x 480
1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Playback: 25 fps.
Playback: 30 fps3

Playback Modes File
Still Images and Movies: Auto Rotate, Rotate, Search (Date, Movies, Still Images)

Still Images: Single, Index (4-100 Thumbnails), Magnification (Approx. 2x-10x), Information Display (Histogram, Overexposure Warning), Resume Playback, Transition, Red-Eye Correction, i-Contrast, Resize, Photobook Set-up

Movies: Normal Playback, Pause, Slow Motion, Skip Backward, Previous Frame, Next Frame, Skip Forward

Erase Modes: Single Image, Erase All

Interfaces

Computer Interface: Hi-Speed USB (Dedicated connector (female) with unified type of digital, audio and video)

Video Out: NTSC/PAL (unified type dedicated connector (female)) with digital, audio and video

Audio Out: Monaural (unified type dedicated connector (female)) with digital, audio and video

Other: Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, PIXMA Inkjet Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable

Power Source: Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-11L

Shooting Capacity: Normal: Approx. 220 shots; ECO Mode: Approx. 300 shots

Playback Time: Approx. 5 hours

Physical Specifications

Operating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C

Operating Humidity: 10-90%

Dimensions (W x H x D): 3.85 x 2.20 x 0.78 in. / 97.7 x 56.0 x 19.8mm

Weight: Approx. 4.23 oz. / 120g (Body Only); Approx. 4.76 oz. / 135g (CIPA Standard)