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# 5MP CCD sensor AA battery powered 4x optical zoom Canon PowerShot A530 5MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (OLD MODEL)

**Brand:** canon
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## Summary

> 📷 Timeless tech, classic capture — stay ahead with Canon A530!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Canon PowerShot A530 5MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (OLD MODEL) by canon
- **How much does it cost?** ₪886 with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Crisp 5MP Imaging:** Capture stunning 13x17 inch prints with true-to-life detail.
- • **Versatile 4x Optical Zoom:** Get closer to your subject without losing clarity or quality.
- • **Universal AA Battery Power:** Never worry about charging—easy to replace batteries wherever you go.
- • **Advanced DIGIC II Processor:** Experience fast startup, autofocus, and vibrant color accuracy.
- • **Compact & Lightweight Design:** Take it anywhere effortlessly—your perfect everyday companion.

## Overview

The Canon PowerShot A530 is a compact 5.0-megapixel digital camera featuring a 4x optical zoom lens and a 1.8-inch LCD. Powered by AA batteries and equipped with Canon’s DIGIC II image processor and iSAPS scene recognition technology, it delivers vibrant, detailed photos and VGA-quality movies. Its lightweight design, widescreen shooting mode, and versatile presets make it an accessible choice for professionals and enthusiasts seeking reliable, portable imaging with easy battery replacement and SD card compatibility.

## Description

Product Description Canon a530 powershot dig cam From the Manufacturer Canon makes an affordable, high-quality 5.0-megapixel digital camera a reality with the PowerShot A530. Fast, powerful, and impressively compact, the A530 delivers beautiful images and high performance. Best of all, this camera retains all the easy-to-use accessibility that has made the PowerShot A Series so popular.Powerful specs, amazing value Step up to 5.0 megapixels of imaging power and a genuine Canon 4x optical zoom--it's all within your reach with the PowerShot A530. You'll see the difference 5 megapixels of resolution make when you crop images and make enlargements that are true-to-life and filled with rich detail. With a 4x optical zoom, you're ready to capture a broad range of shots. Snapshots, landscapes, and everything in between are rendered with the clear, bright quality of genuine Canon optics. Make your camera your companion The PowerShot A530 packs all its imaging power into a body so lightweight and compact, you'll take it everywhere. And for times when a camera is indispensable, you'll be glad you have one that doesn't weigh you down.Canon innovation enhances your experience The PowerShot A530 features a new ISO 800 setting that reduces the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations when shooting with high shutter speeds, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.Advanced imaging technology improves every photoDIGIC II Image Processor Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor is designed to improve processing speed and image quality, so DIGIC II provides markedly faster startup, autofocus, and playback, plus it assures that every image is more colorfully vibrant.iSAPS Technology iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC II Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.Shoot and view wide images The PowerShot A530 includes a 16:9 widescreen resolution option, producing images and film clips that are perfect for your widescreen TV or computer monitor.Capture the moment in any situation The PowerShot A530 enables you to record VGA (640 x 480) at 10 frames per second (fps) or QVGA (320 x 240) movies at 20 fps with sound. Also, with Compact Movie Mode, you can shoot QQVGA (160 x 120) at 15 fps. Now digital zoom is available when you are recording a movie. With an additional 17 shooting modes, including the settings in Special Scene mode, you can produce breathtaking pictures even when shooting conditions are tough. Shooting Modes Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions Auto: The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject. P Program: Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically. Manual: The ultimate in creative control, you set ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance. Portrait: The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop." Landscape: For front-to-back sharpness, the camera sets a small aperture. Foliage: Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms. Movie: Shoot in VGA (10 fps), QVGA (20 fps) or QQVGA (15 fps for up to 3 minutes). Snow: Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unatural bluish tint. Beach: Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces. Fireworks: Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks. Indoor: Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors. Kids and Pets: Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots. Night Scene: For impressive sunset or nightlife shots, the camera properly exposes the background and uses slow-sync flash for the subject. Night Snapshot: Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by flash. Color Accent: Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome. Color Swap: Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects. Digital Macro: Shoot larger-than-life close-ups with one-button simplicity. Stitch Assist: Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images. My Colors Vivid: Yield vibrant shots with dramatic high-contrast. Neutral: Produce images of subtle, elegant tonality. Sepia: Recreate the look of vintage photographs. Black and White: Deliver enhanced clarity--especially useful when shooting text. Positive Film: Combine "Vivid Blue," "Vivid Green," and "Vivid Red" to achieve a positive film effect. Lighter Skin Tone: Make your subjects' skin tones lighter. Darker Skin Tone: Darken skin tones a shade. Custom Color: Finely adjust brightness and vividness, and set your preferred balance of blue, green, red, and skin colors.The complete print solution The PowerShot A530's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the A530 to a Canon CP, SELPHY, or PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh). (Printers not included--must be purchased separately.)What's in the Box PowerShot A530 body, AA-size Alkaline Battery (x2), MultiMediaCard MMC-16M, Wrist Strap WS-800, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, AV Cable AVC-DC300

Review: great camera, even for photography-impaired - This little camera is a gem. (I had a Fuji FinePix, which was darned unintuitive. And it broke!) It's small, lightweight (even with the batteries). Low-battery icon. Low-memory peep. Software for transfer to computer is excellent and pretty intuitive, but do read the manual for the transfer software. Cables and all that included. It takes AA batteries, which was the next-most-important criterion for me. AA batteries are easy to find anywhere, and they don't cost an arm and a leg. AAs do add weight, but this was a small matter to me bcs I didn't want to be tethered to a battery charger for proprietary batteries. Also, another deal-maker was a viewfinder. This camera has one (in addition to the screen on the back). Zoom is easy to work. Button to take picture is centered in zoom dial. Easy to manage both with the same hand. Buy an extra memory card (the one that comes with it holds about 8 pix!). The camera takes a garden-variety memory card, not a proprietary one (cf.: Fuji). Buy the case. Front pocket holds 2 extra AAs. Good, strong velcro on flap. http://www.desertcart.com/Canon-PSC-60-Compact-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00009U0XI/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1360303250&sr=8-31&keywords=camera+case+canon+A530 I couldn't be happier with this camera. I can even take decent pix with it. I wish the "refresh time" were shorter, but you can't get everything in one camera at this price point! And this is about the only negative I can think of. While 5 seconds to refresh seems long....aren't we all spoiled with instantaneous-ness of the world these days?!...5 seconds is not that bad! Great camera. I shopped this purchase very long and very thoroughly (many places, many brands, many types), and this one was hands-down the best for my needs and honoring my deal-makers. Don't hesitate to get this camera. mb UPDATE, 2011: Turn off the flash entirely and choose smallest length of time spent in "view" mode (where you look to see what you just took) for faster refresh. Still not as fast as I'd like it, but it's an improvement!
Review: PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING! - I am so satisfied with this purchase! Consider the info below before purchasing: 1. The design to me was clearly thought through. The curves of the camera accommodate to you hands and allow for a steady grip when taking pictures. 2. I haven’t yet been able to use the camera because I found out that a regular SD card is required. So before you purchase, please note that an SDHC or an SDXC is not going to work in this camera. You will need a regular SD card. It was recommended to me through many sources that a 2 gb SD card from desertcart would surely suffice. (Ensure that you search up that it is specifically for old digital cameras on desertcart. They’ll know what you’re talking about :)) 3. My camera came with a camera case, and batteries. It didn’t come with a charger but it’s no problem! They use AA batteries so if I do want to charge this camera, I could just replace the batteries. (In case you want to know why charger it requires, it is a mini USB cable. For more information you can search up “mini usb cable for digital cameras) 4. Considering the high demand for these camera at the moment, the price was actually pretty good. Typically once digital cameras are high in demand, prices shoot up! 5. I was pretty annoyed when I found out that this camera uses a different sd card from what i had already bought; but from what I could do ok the camera without the memory card, I determined that the camera is pretty easy to use. The buttons and notches move really smooth and satisfying. Overall I would rate this camera a 7/10. Even considering the situation with the SD card. I cannot WAIT to start taking photos with it! Digicam girlies..your welcome in advance

## Features

- 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- 4x optical zoom; 1.8-inch LCD display
- ISO 800 shooting; widescreen (16:9) stills recording
- DIGIC II and iSAPS for fast, precise results; VGA-quality movie mode with sound
- Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on SD memory cards (16 MB card included)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000EMU888 |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Aperture modes | F2.8-F5.6 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Contrast Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 9 |
| Battery Weight | 46 Grams |
| Best Sellers Rank | #135,270 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #1,086 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Brand | Canon |
| Built-In Media | Battery, Wrist Strap |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | Compact zoom lens with optical zoom |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | computers |
| Compatible Mountings | Canon EF-S |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 2.1 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (267) |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Digital-Still | No |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 77,000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 77000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 5 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 800 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Program (P) mode |
| External-Memory Size | 0.02 GB |
| File Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SD Bus |
| Flash Memory Installed Size | 16 MB |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | 2 |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 64 GB |
| Flash Memory Type | SD/MMC card |
| Flash Modes | Automatic |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 |
| Focus Features | AiAF TTL 9-point or center |
| Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
| Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
| Form Factor | Compact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00013803062908 |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Video |
| Image stabilization | Digital, Optical |
| Item Weight | 0.49 Pounds |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | Single, compact 'zooming' or 'varifocal' lens |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Canon Cameras US |
| Maximum Focal Length | 140 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 17 Inches |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/2000 Seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 MB |
| Metering Methods | Evaluative |
| Minimum Focal Length | 35 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
| Model Name | Canon PowerShot A530 |
| Model Number | 1119B001 |
| Model Series | A530 |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Optical Zoom | 4 |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 5 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.5-inch |
| Real Angle Of View | 29 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 72 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 1.8 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Series Number | 530 |
| Shooting Modes | Movie |
| Skill Level | Professional |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
| Total Still Resolution | 5 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 013803062908 |
| Video Capture Format | AVI |
| Video Resolution | 480p |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Shade |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 2 MB/s or higher |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 16:9
- **Brand:** Canon
- **Compatible Mountings:** Canon EF-S
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Image Stabilization:** Digital, Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 140 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Evaluative
- **Optical Zoom:** 4
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** JPEG, RAW

## Images

![Canon PowerShot A530 5MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (OLD MODEL) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/918H0PfpVkL.jpg)
![Canon PowerShot A530 5MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (OLD MODEL) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VH2A8525L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I lost my basic instruction book. Can someone please tell me how to turn flash off when taking pics? desperate**
A: hey sarah! when you turn the camera on, press the "lightning bolt" icon 1 time. you can turn flash back on by pressing it again. the camera upon turning off, will default back to flash again. hope this helps!

**Q: Is this a new version?**
A: No, it's been out a long time. Camera's are like computers, new models are released often, unless there is some specific new feature you are looking for a slightly outdated model can save you money. I use this one in place of my expensive SLR when there is risk of damage or just a quick documentation. Can do 30 second movies. Also check SONY S220. I am happy with the Canon A530.

**Q: I have one PowerShotA530. for 5 years. Now  it seems the lens sometimes does not open all the way and I get a black shadow  at an angle acrossthephot**
A: Hey Charles! The one I had prior did the same thing. I honestly think it was a small spring problem. I ended up buying another A530 here on Amazon for $45 due to my old one getting a purple screen problem. I take real estate inspection pictures & I can't live without my A530! The one I got here was like brand new & had all original material. Thank you & contact me again if needed.

**Q: Does it have reverse camera**
A: No. 
This camera is an old model. I bought it because it was the same as my old camera which I had since 2006. So, I was familiar with it, and, being technologically challenged, I didn't want to learn a new camera. But soon after purchasing last fall (2017), this camera broke down in the same way my old model camera did, which I guess shouldn't have come as a surprise since they are both the same age (2006).

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great camera, even for photography-impaired
*by M***B on October 24, 2006*

This little camera is a gem. (I had a Fuji FinePix, which was darned unintuitive. And it broke!) It's small, lightweight (even with the batteries). Low-battery icon. Low-memory peep. Software for transfer to computer is excellent and pretty intuitive, but do read the manual for the transfer software. Cables and all that included. It takes AA batteries, which was the next-most-important criterion for me. AA batteries are easy to find anywhere, and they don't cost an arm and a leg. AAs do add weight, but this was a small matter to me bcs I didn't want to be tethered to a battery charger for proprietary batteries. Also, another deal-maker was a viewfinder. This camera has one (in addition to the screen on the back). Zoom is easy to work. Button to take picture is centered in zoom dial. Easy to manage both with the same hand. Buy an extra memory card (the one that comes with it holds about 8 pix!). The camera takes a garden-variety memory card, not a proprietary one (cf.: Fuji). Buy the case. Front pocket holds 2 extra AAs. Good, strong velcro on flap. http://www.amazon.com/Canon-PSC-60-Compact-Digital-Cameras/dp/B00009U0XI/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1360303250&sr=8-31&keywords=camera+case+canon+A530 I couldn't be happier with this camera. I can even take decent pix with it. I wish the "refresh time" were shorter, but you can't get everything in one camera at this price point! And this is about the only negative I can think of. While 5 seconds to refresh seems long....aren't we all spoiled with instantaneous-ness of the world these days?!...5 seconds is not that bad! Great camera. I shopped this purchase very long and very thoroughly (many places, many brands, many types), and this one was hands-down the best for my needs and honoring my deal-makers. Don't hesitate to get this camera. mb UPDATE, 2011: Turn off the flash entirely and choose smallest length of time spent in "view" mode (where you look to see what you just took) for faster refresh. Still not as fast as I'd like it, but it's an improvement!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING!
*by R***A on May 23, 2025*

I am so satisfied with this purchase! Consider the info below before purchasing: 1. The design to me was clearly thought through. The curves of the camera accommodate to you hands and allow for a steady grip when taking pictures. 2. I haven’t yet been able to use the camera because I found out that a regular SD card is required. So before you purchase, please note that an SDHC or an SDXC is not going to work in this camera. You will need a regular SD card. It was recommended to me through many sources that a 2 gb SD card from amazon would surely suffice. (Ensure that you search up that it is specifically for old digital cameras on Amazon. They’ll know what you’re talking about :)) 3. My camera came with a camera case, and batteries. It didn’t come with a charger but it’s no problem! They use AA batteries so if I do want to charge this camera, I could just replace the batteries. (In case you want to know why charger it requires, it is a mini USB cable. For more information you can search up “mini usb cable for digital cameras) 4. Considering the high demand for these camera at the moment, the price was actually pretty good. Typically once digital cameras are high in demand, prices shoot up! 5. I was pretty annoyed when I found out that this camera uses a different sd card from what i had already bought; but from what I could do ok the camera without the memory card, I determined that the camera is pretty easy to use. The buttons and notches move really smooth and satisfying. Overall I would rate this camera a 7/10. Even considering the situation with the SD card. I cannot WAIT to start taking photos with it! Digicam girlies..your welcome in advance

### ⭐⭐⭐ Nice Little Camera
*by K***N on January 11, 2007*

First, the pros: This camera packs a lot of nice features into a small box with easy to use buttons and a small price tag. As a rule I've found that blurriness/darkness/brightness/etc. tend to be the photographer's fault much more than the cameras, and if you use the camera a lot and get familiar with the controls you can generally find a way to take care of the problem. One feature I love is the color change: black and white shots are clear, sharp, and dramatic and can make a pretty bland subject more interesting, and portraits come out great. There's so much more detail that you would miss in a full-color photo. Sepia photos are antique-looking, and with a few props you can take photos that look just like the ones you might see in a Civil War book. For a beginning digital photographer, or someone who doesn't make high demands on a camera, this one is pretty sweet. Now, the cons: first, plan on either buying rechargeable batteries or buying a lot, because this camera burns batteries like they're going out of style. This could be because I took nearly 500 pics the first week after I bought this camera :), and probably this camera doesn't burn batteries faster than any other model in this category-I've heard digitals are notorious for spending batteries. Just thought I'd warn you. Secondly, plan on getting at least one additional memory card. The included card takes about 15 Medium photos before the you have to upload-very annoying. The zoom is ok, especially if you utilize the digital zoom, but at just 4x it's not quite enough for my taste. It's great for normal use, but to capture that shot of a bird (or something) in that tree way over THERE-you may want to look into a few more "x's". It's also a little slower than I would like-it's "point-pause-shoot." Which means someone can make a face at the camera and have looked away before you get the shot-so it's not so great for children or active pets! Also, it's not a "click-click-click" continuous camera; there are a few seconds between the time one picture is taken and the time the camera is ready for the next. Overall, despite my critism, this is a great starter camera that goes far above and beyond the conventional film cameras most amatuer photographers have (the birthday/Christmas 35mm cameras that are limited to a flash, a viewfinder, a shutterbutton, and a wriststrap) and I'd recommend it to anyone who doesn't make big demands on a camera, like really fast speeds and a powerful zoom (most people don't, I expect, need pro capabilites!) and who just wants a versatile camera for taking pictures of the kids (or the parents, whichever the case may be). It's pretty simple to use, it can give clear tight closeups of objects within its range, and with a little practice it can fill most people's needs, I think.

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