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Want a pocket camera that runs on ordinary AA cells instead of a proprietary pack? The Canon PowerShot A550 is a 2007 compact that keeps things simple, with a 7.1-megapixel CCD, a 4x optical zoom and a fixed lens. It is a straightforward point-and-shoot for anyone curious about early-2000s digital compacts. This copy is fully working and has been checked with a memory card.
Specifications
- Released in 2007 and discontinued the following year.
- 7.1-megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor.
- Fixed lens of 5.8–23.2mm, f/2.6–5.5, equal to roughly 35–140mm on 35mm film.
- 4x optical zoom, with a 4x digital zoom option.
- Shutter speeds from 15 seconds to 1/2000 second.
- Built-in flash, with a wide-angle range of about 45 cm to 3.5 m.
- Macro focusing down to about 5 cm.
- 2.0-inch fixed LCD with 86,000 dots, plus an optical viewfinder.
- Stores images on SD or SDHC cards and runs on two AA-size batteries.
- Body weight of about 160 g without batteries.
Condition
- Cosmetic: Excellent overall, with signs of visible age and use.
- Functional: Fully working. The included memory card works. AA rechargeable batteries are not included. Use Ikea LADDA high power rechargeable batteries for best results
Included
- SD card
- Pouch
In short
The camera takes standard AA cells, so any alkaline or NiMH pair you already own will do; batteries are not in the box. The SD card and pouch are included. Visible wear is part of this copy's character, and the functional condition is as described above.















