Direct Printing with Card Photo
Printer CP-10
A new digital signal processing IC in the PowerShot A10 and A20 cameras enables high-speed
image processing and rapid data transfer through the cameras' USB interface. The
PowerShot A10 and A20 take advantage of this feature by offering a Direct Print mode
that enables users to print hard-copy images using Canon's new CP-10 printer. The
CP-10 makes printing from digital files simple and fun by allowing users to control
all print settings directly from the camera's LCD monitor. Printer data is then transferred
to the CP-10 directly through a dedicated interface cable. The new, ultra-compact
printer produces beautiful, 300 x 300 dpi credit card-sized color prints in as little
as 56 seconds. The CP-10 can also be used to print eight miniature copies of the
same image on one sticker sheet, adding a new dimension of fun for everyone. Each
sticker measures approximately 0.9 x 0.7-inches.
High-resolution 3x Optical Zoom Lens
The PowerShot A10 and A20 cameras are equipped with a newly-developed 5.4-16.2mm
f/2.7-4.8 (equivalent to 35-105mm in 35mm format) 3x zoom lens which is ideal for
a wide range of picture-taking situations from landscapes to portraits. The all-glass
lens is designed using 9 elements in 7 groups, including one highly-refractive, glass-molded
aspherical element. The aspherical element effectively suppresses distortion and
provides high resolution.
Powered by AA-Batteries
To help reduce the overall size of other PowerShot-series cameras, Canon elected
to use lithium-ion batteries. However, the PowerShot A10 and A20 are powered by four
AA-size batteries. This decision was based on the type of consumers interested in
these new cameras and also because AA batteries are relatively inexpensive and much
more readily available when compared to other batteries, making their replacement
more economical and convenient.