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Specifications
Appendix
Shutter Speeds
15 – 1/2000 sec.
zThe shutter speed varies according to the shooting modes.
zSlow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction.
Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center)
Exposure Control System
Program AE, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual exposure
control
Exposure Compensation ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
Sensitivity
Auto*, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent
* Camera automatically sets the optimal speed.
White Balance
Auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or
Fluorescent H) or custom
Built-in Flash
Auto*, on*, off
* Red-eye reduction available.
Flash Range
Normal: 45 cm – 3.5 m (1.5 – 11.5 ft.) (W), 45 cm – 2.2 m (1.5 – 7.2 ft.) (T)
Macro: 30 – 45 cm
(11.8 in. – 1.5 ft.)
(W/T) (when sensitivity is set to Auto)
Shooting Modes
Auto
Creative zone: Program, Shutter-speed priority, Aperture priority, Manual
Image zone: Portrait, Landscape, Night scene, Fast shutter, Slow shutter,
Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids &
Pets and Night Snapshot), Stitch assist and Movie
Continuous Shooting
PowerShot A520: Approx 1.9 shots/sec.
PowerShot A510: Approx 2.3 shots/sec.
(Large/Fine mode, LCD monitor off).