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Скроменый эксперт
05.09.2010
6/10
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Плохо
Good performance, no shock resistance. The performance of this camera was good enough that we got one for our teenager. She dropped it on a grass/dirt surface and jammed the lens. Canon fixed it fairly quickly (~$100). A few months later, it slipped ~2 feet onto a wooden floor. Lens failure again. Time to try something shock- and clutz-resistant!
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02.10.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
About all I can say, is I have had my 560 for over 3 yrs and no problems what so ever. It has been dropped, in the rain and snow and is still going strong. Great pictures. I don't think you could go wrong by buying one.
Скроменый эксперт
10.05.2010
8/10
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I love its portability, ease-of-use and picture quality. It has enough options to control exposure, timings, color temp etc for a amateur photographer. (The 5-star ratings are keeping in mind what I expect from a point-n-shoot camera. Obviously the picture quality is not as good as a SLR.) I have used it extensively and loved every bit of it. Except recently, when it died due to lens error. I guess some particles (sands?) got stuck in the lens system. Now it fails to start. The repairing cost is not justified. I would highly recommend this camera unless you are a serious photographer and need something more than point-n-shoot.
Скроменый эксперт
14.02.2010
8/10
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I have owned several Canon Powershot series cameras and they perform really well. I have had the A560 for about 2.5 years and it's about time I buy a smaller camera (i'm purchasing a Canon Elph SD940is).
The A560 is durable and it is still in great conditions! The only problem I have with the A560 is that it is too bulky to carry with me all the time. The fact that it uses AA batteries is actually great, the only thing is that you must have rechargeable batteries and a battery charger. Regular disposable batteries won't last for a day with a camera like this.
The flash is great and the Macro mode is better than average. I don't think it performs very well in low-light conditions. Overall it's a good purchase if you don't mind the extra volume and if you have a battery charger.
The A560 is durable and it is still in great conditions! The only problem I have with the A560 is that it is too bulky to carry with me all the time. The fact that it uses AA batteries is actually great, the only thing is that you must have rechargeable batteries and a battery charger. Regular disposable batteries won't last for a day with a camera like this.
The flash is great and the Macro mode is better than average. I don't think it performs very well in low-light conditions. Overall it's a good purchase if you don't mind the extra volume and if you have a battery charger.
Скроменый эксперт
08.05.2010
10/10
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I have owned this Canon A560 for more than 2 years now, this is long for me to stick with a camera.
The picture quality is excellent and when I shared my photos they came out better than some of the expensive DSLRs my friends used.
I have recently bought another DSLR but seem to go back to my lighter Canon Powershot for most of my parties and events with impressive picture quality.
The only drawback is the batteries which typically lasts only a day.
The picture quality is excellent and when I shared my photos they came out better than some of the expensive DSLRs my friends used.
I have recently bought another DSLR but seem to go back to my lighter Canon Powershot for most of my parties and events with impressive picture quality.
The only drawback is the batteries which typically lasts only a day.
Скроменый эксперт
03.11.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
Having used a Canon PowerShot A70 for some time and needing a more up to date (but not the latest type) camera, I opted for the PowerShot A560 that was on offer at a great price, delivery was fast and it was well packed.
The camera is very easy to use, having the large LCD screen plus the viewfinder is very good.
There is a basic user guide in the box but for a more advanced guide you need to access it on the supplied driver/software disk.
It comes with the Canon Zoom Browser software which is an excellent way to keep your photo`s in order.
I think this camera is really good, the photo`s I have taken have been of excellent quality, ok it is not as small as some of the thin camera`s on the market but it is nice to hold and use and can be slipped into a jacket pocket.
The camera is very easy to use, having the large LCD screen plus the viewfinder is very good.
There is a basic user guide in the box but for a more advanced guide you need to access it on the supplied driver/software disk.
It comes with the Canon Zoom Browser software which is an excellent way to keep your photo`s in order.
I think this camera is really good, the photo`s I have taken have been of excellent quality, ok it is not as small as some of the thin camera`s on the market but it is nice to hold and use and can be slipped into a jacket pocket.
Скроменый эксперт
02.12.2007
6/10
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Плохо
This camera is a good compromise in price between the next level up and the lowest level of camera. However, the imaging chip is the same 1/2.5 CCD as can be found in any other comparable camera. The main difference is apparently in the DIGIC III chip, which processes the images to make them look good. Canon has a reputation for solid photography, so I chose this camera to take good photos without having to think a lot about them.
Image Quality: Good
This camera, in the ISO 80 and 100 range, takes great photos. In daylight and bright indoor light, it's nice. At ISO 200, some noise pops up and that's due to the tiny image sensor. ISO 400 and above are super noisy. All in all, a decent performance. However, the color misses a bit of saturation and this can easily be fixed by post-processing.
Build Quality:
Cheap and plasticky. The zoom rocker is hard to control in fine steps. The buttons are well-placed and easy to push.
Hand Feel:
This camera is a delight to hold, even for people with larger hands. It has the battery compartment on the right side, so you can really get a hand on it. Wonderful!
Convenience:
100% awesome. It uses cheap SD cards and AA batteries. This means that you will ALWAYS be able to find batteries in a pinch. The importance of this cannot be underestimated! You can also get a cheap set of AA Ni-MH batteries and carry a spare set just in case. The battery life is great. Where this camera falls a little short is in the case department. The grip is nice for the hand, but this won't fit slimline bags, at all!
Big Flaws:
The camera's BIGGEST flaw and the major reason for losing 2 stars. The screen quality has to be seen to be believed. You won't believe that it can be as low in sharpness and color as it is! The screen is almost useless in composing photos, especially since it washes out in bright light with purple vertical bars on the highlight parts. It's not sharp enough to show you whether something is perfectly in focus, so you have to trust the camera. It's not viewable in sunlight, at all. Big minuses to Canon for cutting corners on the most CRITICAL part of the camera! This screen just doesn't have enough pixels to show the detail from the imaging chip!
Another huge flaw is the softness in the zoom lens at 4x. I turned off digital zoom and took some shots at max zoom. It looked like I had a thin layer of grease on the lens! The blurriness is not acceptable for my photos, so I had to keep myself to about 2.5 to 3x zoom, only.
The movie mode is OK, but doesn't seem as smooth as offerings from other manufacturers. The "smooth" movie mode takes a tiny (320x240) movie at 60fps, but the playback just makes it look like an old silent movie with the unusual speed.
This could have been a 5-star camera with just 100000 more pixels in the LCD screen. As it is, now, this is just an average camera, but should serve well as a pocket or everyday camera.
Image Quality: Good
This camera, in the ISO 80 and 100 range, takes great photos. In daylight and bright indoor light, it's nice. At ISO 200, some noise pops up and that's due to the tiny image sensor. ISO 400 and above are super noisy. All in all, a decent performance. However, the color misses a bit of saturation and this can easily be fixed by post-processing.
Build Quality:
Cheap and plasticky. The zoom rocker is hard to control in fine steps. The buttons are well-placed and easy to push.
Hand Feel:
This camera is a delight to hold, even for people with larger hands. It has the battery compartment on the right side, so you can really get a hand on it. Wonderful!
Convenience:
100% awesome. It uses cheap SD cards and AA batteries. This means that you will ALWAYS be able to find batteries in a pinch. The importance of this cannot be underestimated! You can also get a cheap set of AA Ni-MH batteries and carry a spare set just in case. The battery life is great. Where this camera falls a little short is in the case department. The grip is nice for the hand, but this won't fit slimline bags, at all!
Big Flaws:
The camera's BIGGEST flaw and the major reason for losing 2 stars. The screen quality has to be seen to be believed. You won't believe that it can be as low in sharpness and color as it is! The screen is almost useless in composing photos, especially since it washes out in bright light with purple vertical bars on the highlight parts. It's not sharp enough to show you whether something is perfectly in focus, so you have to trust the camera. It's not viewable in sunlight, at all. Big minuses to Canon for cutting corners on the most CRITICAL part of the camera! This screen just doesn't have enough pixels to show the detail from the imaging chip!
Another huge flaw is the softness in the zoom lens at 4x. I turned off digital zoom and took some shots at max zoom. It looked like I had a thin layer of grease on the lens! The blurriness is not acceptable for my photos, so I had to keep myself to about 2.5 to 3x zoom, only.
The movie mode is OK, but doesn't seem as smooth as offerings from other manufacturers. The "smooth" movie mode takes a tiny (320x240) movie at 60fps, but the playback just makes it look like an old silent movie with the unusual speed.
This could have been a 5-star camera with just 100000 more pixels in the LCD screen. As it is, now, this is just an average camera, but should serve well as a pocket or everyday camera.
Скроменый эксперт
20.06.2009
8/10
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The only reason it received a 4-star from me is... this camera needs more zoom! Other than that, I have been really pleased. It's a perfect point and shoot and I'm very certain it's easier to use for most people (I'm technologically challenged). I have taken this camera so many different places and taken great pictures. I have kids and animals, so taking "action" shots have been really good as well. I took pics of my kids jumping off the swings - in mid-air - and loved the pictures. All I had to do was lightly press on the button to activate the camera and as soon as they jumped, press it down all the way and "ta-dah!", wonderful! Does it have it's drawbacks. I'm sure it does. I just haven't experienced them. :)
As for batteries, regular AA batteries are worthless with this camera. So, I recommend getting lithium. Pricey, but they're great in lasting a long time (more pics).
I also like how the batteries and memory card go in the same place. It keeps it in the same spot.
The manual was easy to understand (when I read it two years ago) and detailed all you needed to know.
As for batteries, regular AA batteries are worthless with this camera. So, I recommend getting lithium. Pricey, but they're great in lasting a long time (more pics).
I also like how the batteries and memory card go in the same place. It keeps it in the same spot.
The manual was easy to understand (when I read it two years ago) and detailed all you needed to know.
Скроменый эксперт
20.12.2008
2/10
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Ужасно
I bought this camera last year for Christmas and hoped to take great pictures of the kids opening presents. Unfortunately no matter how hard I tried I kept getting pictures that were too late. I would call a child's name and ask them to hold up their gift and I would push the button down but by the time the camera took the picture they would all have looked away. UGGH! I HATE how SLOW it is taking the pictures!!!
After a few months use, the low battery indicator came on and no matter how frequently we replaced the batteries they seemed to always be low. We finally bought the rechargables because we were going through them so quickly and even after charging the camera would still say low battery. UGGH! I HATE having low batteries all the time!
Around the same time, the screen began going "blank" at odd times, just completely out of the blue I couldn't see anything. So I'd turn it on and off and after a few times it would eventually "magically" reappear! UGGH! I HATE it when the screen doesn't work!
Just recently, the lens protector has gotten stuck in the open position, which I guess is better than in the closed position but still... UGGH! I HATE having a dirty lens!!!!
So, of all these things my greatest complaint is the amount of time between pushing (and holding) down the button to take a picture and the actual snapshot. If you do buy this camera make sure it's intended use is for still-life photos or adults who don't mind "posing" for endless amounts of time. If you intend to photograph children or pets or anything that moves... FIND A BETTER CAMERA!!!
After a few months use, the low battery indicator came on and no matter how frequently we replaced the batteries they seemed to always be low. We finally bought the rechargables because we were going through them so quickly and even after charging the camera would still say low battery. UGGH! I HATE having low batteries all the time!
Around the same time, the screen began going "blank" at odd times, just completely out of the blue I couldn't see anything. So I'd turn it on and off and after a few times it would eventually "magically" reappear! UGGH! I HATE it when the screen doesn't work!
Just recently, the lens protector has gotten stuck in the open position, which I guess is better than in the closed position but still... UGGH! I HATE having a dirty lens!!!!
So, of all these things my greatest complaint is the amount of time between pushing (and holding) down the button to take a picture and the actual snapshot. If you do buy this camera make sure it's intended use is for still-life photos or adults who don't mind "posing" for endless amounts of time. If you intend to photograph children or pets or anything that moves... FIND A BETTER CAMERA!!!
Скроменый эксперт
01.11.2009
8/10
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After losing my samsung, which I found to take extremely good pics and was no longer sold, I decided on this one and must say that for the price I paid for it, it takes very good pics. However, I do recall purchasing it for much less. It disappointed me on a few occassions, however later found that you must learn to use the settings to get great pics. I have been told several times that I take quality shots especially at family engagements.
Скроменый эксперт
11.09.2009
8/10
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I bought this camera with the selphy printer, which if you look is listed on here and is an extra 30-40 pound with the printer (the printer alone is about £80).
I used the A560 for about a year, then upgraded to the IXUS 80 IS as it's smaller and is 8.0 Megapixels, the A560 is 7.1 Megapixels. however, the IXUS 80 IS optical zoom is less, and I noticed I had to wait that bit longer to retake a picture.
I gave my A560 to my girlfriend to use for her school, so I asked her to swap and she can use the newer model for her school, so for me the A560 is my choice and still is today for an allround camera.
I used the A560 for about a year, then upgraded to the IXUS 80 IS as it's smaller and is 8.0 Megapixels, the A560 is 7.1 Megapixels. however, the IXUS 80 IS optical zoom is less, and I noticed I had to wait that bit longer to retake a picture.
I gave my A560 to my girlfriend to use for her school, so I asked her to swap and she can use the newer model for her school, so for me the A560 is my choice and still is today for an allround camera.
Скроменый эксперт
09.02.2009
8/10
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This camera is capable of producing very good pictures in a variety of circumstances. The 4x optical zoom works well and is about average for this type of camera. There are several easily accessed shooting modes available on the selector dial and more available via the menu including a special "fireworks" mode!
The good points:
* Quite compact but chunky enough to get a good grip on
* Takes AA batteries (see later) so can get new ones almost anywhere
* About 150-200 photos out of a set of batteries
* Flash is reasonably powerful
* Reasonable video mode
* Excellent picture quality
* Takes cheap SD memory cards
* Has a normal viewfinder as well as the screen
* Easy just to leave it in auto where it will cope with most normal pictures
The bad points:
* Doesn't like NiCd rechargeable batteries - must use NiMH which is a nuisance
* Quite slow to recharge flash between shots
* Only 8MB memory card supplied hence you will need to buy an SD card (I recommend at least 1GB)
* The detailed user manual is only supplied on CD
Summary:
* I paid less than £60 for mine but it's a great buy at the £61 advertised
* Picture quality is excellent
* It's versatile and all the camera that many will need
* An excellent small camera
The good points:
* Quite compact but chunky enough to get a good grip on
* Takes AA batteries (see later) so can get new ones almost anywhere
* About 150-200 photos out of a set of batteries
* Flash is reasonably powerful
* Reasonable video mode
* Excellent picture quality
* Takes cheap SD memory cards
* Has a normal viewfinder as well as the screen
* Easy just to leave it in auto where it will cope with most normal pictures
The bad points:
* Doesn't like NiCd rechargeable batteries - must use NiMH which is a nuisance
* Quite slow to recharge flash between shots
* Only 8MB memory card supplied hence you will need to buy an SD card (I recommend at least 1GB)
* The detailed user manual is only supplied on CD
Summary:
* I paid less than £60 for mine but it's a great buy at the £61 advertised
* Picture quality is excellent
* It's versatile and all the camera that many will need
* An excellent small camera
Скроменый эксперт
15.09.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
I love this camera, from the ability to use AA sized batteries to the large LCD. This camera is simple to operate 4X optical zoom and 7MP and small size and price make this product ideal for what I use it for and that is trips whether it be hiking, backpacking or car. The small size makes it handy to fit in pockets or packs where space is a premium. The large LCD is wonderful along with picture quality.
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19.08.2007
8/10
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Kind of difficult to review a point and shoot when my main camera is an Eos 30D. Still, this bulky, clunky thing does a good job as the vacation/backup camera.
I had a little Nikon 6MP that I hated even worse than my ex-wife - still, it was faster and better then the Canon alternative, given this was two years ago. That camera was stolen off the dock while we were fishing with the kids, and as pissed as I was I have to admit I couldn't wait to start pressing buttons on new cameras.
I don't know why this particular camera won me over - there are a dozen others out there that seem just as good - but it got me. Price, maybe. The face focus feature actually seems to work, even on my cats and my dog. And it recovers fairly fast between shots with the flash off, and not too bad with it on - about 6 seconds. Multi-frame shooting seems to yield about 2 FPS or so, which I like. Auto orientation is a cool feature too.
It's FINALLY quick enough for kids. I've written reams of letters to Canon and Nikon, chastising them for the crap electronics the shoved into older cameras and lag times of up to a second from the press of the button to shutter release. Older cameras were criminally foul in this regard. Parents everywhere have suffered through this lunacy with shot after shot of a blurry ear, just seconds after what could have been the best photo ever, because older cameras were pieces of electronic dog crap.
Maybe that's what sold me here: I chased my son around the store and kept getting good shots. The camera recovered, balanced the shot for fluorescent lighting, framed his face with the Face detection feature, and I'd press the button: "click" Shutter lag? What shutter lag? Shot after shot. Slam dunk, for me.
On the other side, it's a pig. Big, bulky, not heavy but a fistful. For me, though, that's not a serious negative - it makes the camera much easier to hold, even if it's harder to carry. Battery life seems pretty good - the thing does so well in low light that the batteries last a lot longer than that old Nikon, which sucked batteries dry in minutes.
The pics? Well, what can you say? 7.1 megapixels aren't worth squat unless the sensor is built tight and the images are collected with good color, focus, and clarity. Overall I'd say it's a vast improvement over cameras just a year old - different modes do things to the colors and focus, but it gathers everything in sharp detail. I haven't shot it side by side with a Nikon or other, and it can't touch the 30D, but it takes very, very good photos.
I've read too many reviews which are based upon this sort of one-sided take - "I bought it, I like it, so everything else must suck." Seeing as how I bought this before serious side-by-side testing, I can't offer comparisons, but for a father of five who has about ten thousand shots of the back of my kids' heads, this bulky, ugly camera is a revelation.
I had a little Nikon 6MP that I hated even worse than my ex-wife - still, it was faster and better then the Canon alternative, given this was two years ago. That camera was stolen off the dock while we were fishing with the kids, and as pissed as I was I have to admit I couldn't wait to start pressing buttons on new cameras.
I don't know why this particular camera won me over - there are a dozen others out there that seem just as good - but it got me. Price, maybe. The face focus feature actually seems to work, even on my cats and my dog. And it recovers fairly fast between shots with the flash off, and not too bad with it on - about 6 seconds. Multi-frame shooting seems to yield about 2 FPS or so, which I like. Auto orientation is a cool feature too.
It's FINALLY quick enough for kids. I've written reams of letters to Canon and Nikon, chastising them for the crap electronics the shoved into older cameras and lag times of up to a second from the press of the button to shutter release. Older cameras were criminally foul in this regard. Parents everywhere have suffered through this lunacy with shot after shot of a blurry ear, just seconds after what could have been the best photo ever, because older cameras were pieces of electronic dog crap.
Maybe that's what sold me here: I chased my son around the store and kept getting good shots. The camera recovered, balanced the shot for fluorescent lighting, framed his face with the Face detection feature, and I'd press the button: "click" Shutter lag? What shutter lag? Shot after shot. Slam dunk, for me.
On the other side, it's a pig. Big, bulky, not heavy but a fistful. For me, though, that's not a serious negative - it makes the camera much easier to hold, even if it's harder to carry. Battery life seems pretty good - the thing does so well in low light that the batteries last a lot longer than that old Nikon, which sucked batteries dry in minutes.
The pics? Well, what can you say? 7.1 megapixels aren't worth squat unless the sensor is built tight and the images are collected with good color, focus, and clarity. Overall I'd say it's a vast improvement over cameras just a year old - different modes do things to the colors and focus, but it gathers everything in sharp detail. I haven't shot it side by side with a Nikon or other, and it can't touch the 30D, but it takes very, very good photos.
I've read too many reviews which are based upon this sort of one-sided take - "I bought it, I like it, so everything else must suck." Seeing as how I bought this before serious side-by-side testing, I can't offer comparisons, but for a father of five who has about ten thousand shots of the back of my kids' heads, this bulky, ugly camera is a revelation.
Скроменый эксперт
03.10.2008
8/10
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I own this camera and also a Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1MP Digital Camera with 18x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black). This was my first buy as a digital camera. Honestly speaking I bought only because it was well priced and available only for a reasonable frice giving 4X optical zoom.
I really love this camera because of the image quality it produces both in day and low light situations(with flash). Video quality of this camera is also very good.
The high exposure night mode also works well though it over illuminates the parts with even a small amount of light.
Build: Camera has a good build though it wont fit into your pocket(because of the 2 AA container of the camera used to provide you grip as well)
Technology: Its a good piece of camera in this price range. It gives you excellent quality of image in day time and poor to noisy in dark without flash or less exposure time (but I guess all the camera do the samething)
Colors are slightly non natural and tend to get over exposed(mostly in high light situations or with flash). But you will definately appreciate the quality for indoors and even certain outdoor pics. Dont try to use the camera without a tripod when taking pictures with 4x or more zoom.
Value for money : Good (though I guess Nikon with LiMH batteries can give you better value)
I will recommend this camera for first time users / new users / ppl trying to learn photography and is in there first stage.
I really love this camera because of the image quality it produces both in day and low light situations(with flash). Video quality of this camera is also very good.
The high exposure night mode also works well though it over illuminates the parts with even a small amount of light.
Build: Camera has a good build though it wont fit into your pocket(because of the 2 AA container of the camera used to provide you grip as well)
Technology: Its a good piece of camera in this price range. It gives you excellent quality of image in day time and poor to noisy in dark without flash or less exposure time (but I guess all the camera do the samething)
Colors are slightly non natural and tend to get over exposed(mostly in high light situations or with flash). But you will definately appreciate the quality for indoors and even certain outdoor pics. Dont try to use the camera without a tripod when taking pictures with 4x or more zoom.
Value for money : Good (though I guess Nikon with LiMH batteries can give you better value)
I will recommend this camera for first time users / new users / ppl trying to learn photography and is in there first stage.
Скроменый эксперт
07.11.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
This is the best camera I ever purchased! Great prints! Fantastic features on this camera and very user friendly! Highly recommended!
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26.01.2008
8/10
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So, here's the thing. I can see why many first time digital buyers love this unit. There's a bundle of features that can make most anyone look like an experienced photographer.
Among the best bells and whistles are:
· Face detection
· Only two AA batteries needed
· Continuous burst mode to capture several shots at once
· Lots of pre-programmed scene modes
· Big 2.5" screen
But there are a few Easter eggs that come with this package that make you feel like you got something extra, such as:
· Pretty good optical zoom for a unit this small
· Fairly decent customizing permitted in manual mode including contrast & sharpness
· Long shutter mode to capture night landscape or city view shots
I actually wouldn't make this my primary camera. I prefer my Nikon D40 or Canon S5 IS when I plan on a dedicated afternoon of photography. But I have been looking for a smaller pocket camera to keep near me for incidental and unexpected photo opportunities.
So far I've taken about 1,000 photos and I feel like this is the perfect backup camera. It has come in handy on a few outings and I've been very pleased with the results.
There are a couple of things that I was not impressed with, but I can live with that considering that I wasn't really expecting perfection. For example:
· Digital zoom beyond 12X rapidly degrades and becomes noisy
· The optical viewfinder is virtually useless since the image is fixed regardless of what zoom level or exposure setting I am using
· The Artificial Intelligence Auto Focus has a mind of its own because it sometimes picks an odd focal point so I just turn it off so that the focal point stays in the center while I manually set my focus where I want and then recompose - old school style.
That said, this is a great camera with so much versatility built into it that it is hard to knock it too much.
For my needs, I just wanted a reasonably reliable camera that is small enough to carry everywhere. I just keep my settings at the highest resolution and compression mode and find that many pictures are equal or close to those I take with my more full featured units.
It's a lot of fun and can be enjoyed by both inexperienced and experienced alike.
Among the best bells and whistles are:
· Face detection
· Only two AA batteries needed
· Continuous burst mode to capture several shots at once
· Lots of pre-programmed scene modes
· Big 2.5" screen
But there are a few Easter eggs that come with this package that make you feel like you got something extra, such as:
· Pretty good optical zoom for a unit this small
· Fairly decent customizing permitted in manual mode including contrast & sharpness
· Long shutter mode to capture night landscape or city view shots
I actually wouldn't make this my primary camera. I prefer my Nikon D40 or Canon S5 IS when I plan on a dedicated afternoon of photography. But I have been looking for a smaller pocket camera to keep near me for incidental and unexpected photo opportunities.
So far I've taken about 1,000 photos and I feel like this is the perfect backup camera. It has come in handy on a few outings and I've been very pleased with the results.
There are a couple of things that I was not impressed with, but I can live with that considering that I wasn't really expecting perfection. For example:
· Digital zoom beyond 12X rapidly degrades and becomes noisy
· The optical viewfinder is virtually useless since the image is fixed regardless of what zoom level or exposure setting I am using
· The Artificial Intelligence Auto Focus has a mind of its own because it sometimes picks an odd focal point so I just turn it off so that the focal point stays in the center while I manually set my focus where I want and then recompose - old school style.
That said, this is a great camera with so much versatility built into it that it is hard to knock it too much.
For my needs, I just wanted a reasonably reliable camera that is small enough to carry everywhere. I just keep my settings at the highest resolution and compression mode and find that many pictures are equal or close to those I take with my more full featured units.
It's a lot of fun and can be enjoyed by both inexperienced and experienced alike.
Скроменый эксперт
06.07.2009
10/10
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I've had my A560 for a year and a half now. It's awesome. It replaced a canon 3.2 mp i bought a long time ago. This one is much better on batteries and very easy to use. In fact, i'm bidding on a used one now on ebay to send to my son in Afghanistan. He managed to break his newer Canon, only saying it's in pieces now. I'm guessing it was shot or something, but he hasn't said. So, i really like the camera and will stick with canon for my next one.
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16.07.2009
4/10
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I love Canon Products. However, I received the Canon PowerShot A560 for my Christmas present and it broke on me after one a month's use. And I only took about 60 pictures on it.
I did travel to Africa with it. Perhaps the humidity got to it. I have not given up on Canon products yet. I just purchased the PowerShot SX10IS and I hope that one proves to be more reliable.
I did travel to Africa with it. Perhaps the humidity got to it. I have not given up on Canon products yet. I just purchased the PowerShot SX10IS and I hope that one proves to be more reliable.
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18.12.2008
8/10
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My daughter wanted a digital camera for her 11th birthday so we needed something that was easy to use, but could take the beating that an 11 year old is almost guaranteed to deliver. She has had it about a year and so far it has worked very well. The photo quality is also much better than we expected from a point-and-shoot camera. It has also somehow survived everything from being dropped to getting lost for days in the cushions of the couch. Over the years our family has had very good luck with Canon camera products, both film and digital. The A560 has been no exception, although the newer version of the Zoom Browser software that comes with it seems to be less powerful and less intuitive than previous versions we've used. The AA batteries are a plus since proprietary special batteries need to be charged with a special charger before you're back in business again. Typical alkaline batteries will work, but don't expect them to last very long. Using the more expensive disposable lithium batteries is worth it in the long run. This is a nice camera for the money.
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01.03.2009
10/10
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The Canon PowerShot A560 is definitely on the higher end of point-and-shoot cameras. I have been using this model for over a year now and it does not displease. I have compared this aside many other similar and popular brands including Kodak and Nikon. The camera is better not only in quality but in other things such as features, flexibility, and compatibility. ZoomBrowserEX, the program that comes with the camera is a neat, simple-to-use program. You can also step it up a level and use it for more advancement using CHDK, an open source program made especially for Canon cameras. Canon overall has the best cameras and finer cut lenses to help you get the shot you want, when you want it. If you aren't looking to fork out $300-$800 dollars for a professional camera the Canon PowerShot A560 can make a good advanced camera.
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07.07.2009
4/10
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I have been a bit disappointed with this camera. Despite having 7 mega pixels the lens quality is poor, so it just doesn't take that good quality pictures. Also mine seems to have a fault which makes it think it is going to run out of batteries almost as soon as you have replaced them. Need to switch on and off again to rectify.
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30.07.2008
8/10
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Got this camera for a friend of mine, first cause it is a Canon, and second cause the price was very good, unbeatable.
In comparison to other Canon cameras (e.g. Digital Ixus range, 55), this camera does not really stand in the crowd. However, there are very good points about it.
First of all, the picture quality is fantastic, really impressive. Very sharp contrast, and the color, saturation, is really good.
I was not very impressed with the build itself, it kind of feel like it is all made of plastic when you first hold it, and this means that you would feel that it could break easily. That was not really the point, cause after getting used to it, you would recognize that it is actually very sturdy and solid.
What I did not like is that it did not have rechargeable batteries, which is always the best thing to have in my opinion.
The provided memory card is not big enough, so you certainly need to get one with larger capacity, SD card.
The LCD display is really really good, and at 2.5 inches, that is more than you would want from a digital camera. Having 7.1 mega pixel is a huge advantage for this camera, and would certainly mean better quality images, and at this price, this is an absolute must buy. In a word, great camera, could have been better, but the most important thing after all in digital cameras is how good the photo quality is, and the quality this camera produces is simply awesome.
In comparison to other Canon cameras (e.g. Digital Ixus range, 55), this camera does not really stand in the crowd. However, there are very good points about it.
First of all, the picture quality is fantastic, really impressive. Very sharp contrast, and the color, saturation, is really good.
I was not very impressed with the build itself, it kind of feel like it is all made of plastic when you first hold it, and this means that you would feel that it could break easily. That was not really the point, cause after getting used to it, you would recognize that it is actually very sturdy and solid.
What I did not like is that it did not have rechargeable batteries, which is always the best thing to have in my opinion.
The provided memory card is not big enough, so you certainly need to get one with larger capacity, SD card.
The LCD display is really really good, and at 2.5 inches, that is more than you would want from a digital camera. Having 7.1 mega pixel is a huge advantage for this camera, and would certainly mean better quality images, and at this price, this is an absolute must buy. In a word, great camera, could have been better, but the most important thing after all in digital cameras is how good the photo quality is, and the quality this camera produces is simply awesome.
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29.03.2009
2/10
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Although it looked good in theory, the PowerShot A560 has been a major disappointment in practice.
The batteries die faster than fruit flies. I have inserted new batteries, only to find as I go for the quick, cute, candid shot of the dogs they've already died (the batteries, not the dogs).
The design is just bulky enough to be annoying, with an area that curves out for the useless batteries. Because I wind up changing the batteries so often, the casing has now come loose and doesn't close properly. Definitely a camera that needs to be babied.
The batteries die faster than fruit flies. I have inserted new batteries, only to find as I go for the quick, cute, candid shot of the dogs they've already died (the batteries, not the dogs).
The design is just bulky enough to be annoying, with an area that curves out for the useless batteries. Because I wind up changing the batteries so often, the casing has now come loose and doesn't close properly. Definitely a camera that needs to be babied.
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