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The Canon PowerShot A800 was released in January 2011. It is based on the Digic 3 platform and features the DryOS.


Attention

CHDK is NOT available for the A800 yet.


Reviews and Specifications

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PowerShot A800

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PowerShot A800 rear view

Technical Data

  • DIGIC 3 image processor
  • DryOs operating system
  • 10 Megapixel CCD, 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
  • Focal length (equiv.): 37 – 122 mm
  • Maximum aperture: F3.0 - F5.8,
  • Zoom: 3.3 X optical zoom lens
  • 2.5" LCD display
  • ISO range 100 to 1600 (Canon)
  • Max resolution: 3648 x 2736
  • Can record movies at 640 x 480 (30 frames/second)
  • Uses two AA batteries
  • Uses SD/SDHC memory cards


Firmware info

  • The firmware version can be retrieved from the firmware dump or from the EXIF meta data with a tool like CameraVersion from the Software section.

For Developers

Firmware dumps

Saveas64

Download location for firmware dumps:
P&S firmware dumps mirror

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