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Скроменый эксперт
01.05.2013
8/10
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The wife, not so much and since I bought it for her thats a problem. Takes good pictures but eats batteries like crazy.
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20.09.2012
10/10
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I've had a Canon Power Shot A570IS camera since 2007. It takes fantastic stills and pretty good video. I have even dropped it several times have been amazed that it still functioned. However, during a recent vacation it started to have a few minor issues, so I decided was time for a new camera. I bought the newest Canon Power Shot SX150 & was very disappointed in the quality of the stills and video. Also, I realized that I needed a camera with a viewfinder so I can brace my arms against my body to hold it more steady. All new cameras in my price range do not have view finders. Found the same model of my 5yr old camera on Amazon in 'like new' condition. Which it is! I am totally satisfied with this item which is why I purchased it a second time!!!! A newer model does not necessairly mean a better model.
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28.12.2012
10/10
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Excellent pictures, great image stabilizer, flash so-so. It takes AA batteries. Outdoor pictures are fantastic and the many presets like backlight and sun in front make getting a good shot easy. The stabilizer is fantastic on this camera. I have taken good shots one handed on a tram when vacationing in the Caribean! But indoors this camera, now a few years old, suffers like many point and shoots. And its flash to flash recycle time is somewhat long.
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06.01.2013
4/10
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I'm disappointed by this camera. Even if the panoramic option is very good, 2 years after buying it, it was impossible to take pictures, any battery, even new and powerfull, was automatically detected as a "low battery".
Great qualities, but a very big default...
Great qualities, but a very big default...
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13.11.2012
10/10
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I haven't had a chance to try this out yet, but I ordered it to replace one that I had that went missing. I really liked the camera. I liked to take it with me out on the water and also when I went snowmobiling. So I was sad when it disappeared, but very happy when I found this one on the Amazon site. It came quickly and looks like it is in very good condition.
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05.05.2011
4/10
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Overall, this camera is FANTASTIC. It would be absolutely perfect if not for one very big, limiting factor:.....
I don't know if it does this because it's just old now, but I would go out and buy a pack of brand name, quality double A batteries and pop them in.... and within literally 4 seconds of turning the camera on, it would say to replace the batteries. And yet the batteries would still have enough life in them to power any other electronic of mine for months! So utterly frustrating. When I first got it, I was already disappointed with the battery life because I would take about 15 pictures and then I would need to put in new batteries!! And now that's it's older, it's pretty much unusable because of the crummy battery life.
I even decided to go and buy the extra wall charger, which frankly, considering the awful battery life to begin with, should have been included when I bought the camera. But even after spending $20 on the additional charger, I would fully charge the camera, and it would still barely have enough power to take 10 pictures.
Although I've had this camera for 3 years, i used to barely use it (mainly because I couldn't- I didn't feel like carrying around a bucket of double A batteries everywhere I went just to take a couple of pictures) so it's not like it's been through thorough use.
A real shame, because the camera itself is fantastic.
I don't know if it does this because it's just old now, but I would go out and buy a pack of brand name, quality double A batteries and pop them in.... and within literally 4 seconds of turning the camera on, it would say to replace the batteries. And yet the batteries would still have enough life in them to power any other electronic of mine for months! So utterly frustrating. When I first got it, I was already disappointed with the battery life because I would take about 15 pictures and then I would need to put in new batteries!! And now that's it's older, it's pretty much unusable because of the crummy battery life.
I even decided to go and buy the extra wall charger, which frankly, considering the awful battery life to begin with, should have been included when I bought the camera. But even after spending $20 on the additional charger, I would fully charge the camera, and it would still barely have enough power to take 10 pictures.
Although I've had this camera for 3 years, i used to barely use it (mainly because I couldn't- I didn't feel like carrying around a bucket of double A batteries everywhere I went just to take a couple of pictures) so it's not like it's been through thorough use.
A real shame, because the camera itself is fantastic.
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19.07.2011
8/10
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I bought this camera because I picked up the underwater housing at 75% off from Canon. I bought the camera used, and immeadiately ran into the battery life issue, where after 6 pictures I got the dreaded low battery warning light. Completely unacceptable, so I hit the net looking for a solution, and I found one. The Battery door needs to be locked in order to operate the camera. On the battery door is the connection for the battery, and that's where the trouble starts. The connectors, of which there are two, don't make a solid connection with the battery which causes the problem. The solution is simple and elegant and completely solves the problem. The connectors need to be lifted and the way I did it was to cut two pieces of rubber bands to about the size of a grain of rice. I then used a fine pair of tweezers to place the rubber underneath the connectors. The pressure from the metal keeps them in place. Once done the low battery situation goes away completely. So it's an easy fix, and pretty much free. Even if you aren't techie, you should be able to pull this off. Good Luck!
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10.06.2010
8/10
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Finally dropped this one fatally. Owned it for 2 years and dropped it many times - so its robust! Used it for some yummy macro work - always handy due to small size. I used to lug a big 35mm film camera (still do at times) - and while this does not compare in image quality (sort of like comparing apples and oranges), it has something very distinctive and attractive all the same. Colors are warm, tonal range is not bad, and highlights don't blow out so much the way many of these little point and shoot cameras seem to (losing detail in the bright spots). I can shoot dozens of pix and select the best (get the biggest memory card you can find, or carry a spare). It is wonderful for natural light - flowers, and even people, but, as with digital Point and shoots in general, the shutter lag will cause you to "lose the moment" quite a lot - so you have to be prepared to shoot a lot of pix - esp if you prefer candid. Because you are not holding a giant gleaming lens in peoples faces, through which you must peer like a scientist, but instead glancing casually down at a small screen while you click away silently (yes you can turn off that fake shutter noise) - candid shots can be really great.
But its digital, so sort of like a painting - rich colors, but don't expect the razor sharpness of a high end lens. That said the macro is very pleasing on this, and the detail remarkable, and the ease of use invites picture taking, so - you will end up well pleased I expect. The one down side to Canon in general is the manner in which they pack 20 pounds of features into a 10 pound package - the controls are small and fiddly - and will take some time and practice to figure out how to find your manual set options. Read the manual if you want to miss nothing - I rarely did and wished I had as some features did not become apparent until after months of use.
Only thing I might wish for would be a rechargeable battery, a less slippery housing to prevent dropping, an internal system so it knows the date and time without being reset with every battery change, and a grippier design - almost too small. A faster lens/more glass - lets in more light - but this is minor, the lens is pretty great actually. I probably need to treat it with more care but definitely got my moneys worth from this little camera.
But its digital, so sort of like a painting - rich colors, but don't expect the razor sharpness of a high end lens. That said the macro is very pleasing on this, and the detail remarkable, and the ease of use invites picture taking, so - you will end up well pleased I expect. The one down side to Canon in general is the manner in which they pack 20 pounds of features into a 10 pound package - the controls are small and fiddly - and will take some time and practice to figure out how to find your manual set options. Read the manual if you want to miss nothing - I rarely did and wished I had as some features did not become apparent until after months of use.
Only thing I might wish for would be a rechargeable battery, a less slippery housing to prevent dropping, an internal system so it knows the date and time without being reset with every battery change, and a grippier design - almost too small. A faster lens/more glass - lets in more light - but this is minor, the lens is pretty great actually. I probably need to treat it with more care but definitely got my moneys worth from this little camera.
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29.02.2012
10/10
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This was my first ever digital camera and it's great for any beginner to have this. Actually I bought this in 2008, but thought let me share my thought anyway.
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24.01.2011
10/10
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I received one of these as a gift about a couple years ago, and it has served me well, until finally konking out after massive abuse (sand in the lens while inspecting a crawl space).
Long story short, I found it so easy to use in my property inspection business it spoiled me! The auto-rotate feature has saved me hours and hours of time, the frequently changed settings (macro, flash, etc.) are very quick and easy to change, and it uses AA rechargeable batteries and common, easily readable SD cards. VERY user-friendly, didn't even need the manual. Also had none of the annoying button placement issues of other cameras that result inadvertent changes of settings. Very well conceived design for a work camera or any frequent use in the field.
I found the picture quality good, except for low light with no flash, for which I have another camera that excels but is otherwise not so easy to use. And the flash is not overwhelming when taking macro shots. The zoom is limited, but adequate for most purposes.
Note that I have also had problems with Canon customer service and durability issues with another model, so I do advise people to take the negative reviews into account, and I ordered a used camera that comes with a warranty for that reason. The one I had of this model served me well.
So easy to use I've ordered another one, rather than take a chance on something that has more megapixels than I need and is unlikely to be such a dream to use. Great work camera.
Long story short, I found it so easy to use in my property inspection business it spoiled me! The auto-rotate feature has saved me hours and hours of time, the frequently changed settings (macro, flash, etc.) are very quick and easy to change, and it uses AA rechargeable batteries and common, easily readable SD cards. VERY user-friendly, didn't even need the manual. Also had none of the annoying button placement issues of other cameras that result inadvertent changes of settings. Very well conceived design for a work camera or any frequent use in the field.
I found the picture quality good, except for low light with no flash, for which I have another camera that excels but is otherwise not so easy to use. And the flash is not overwhelming when taking macro shots. The zoom is limited, but adequate for most purposes.
Note that I have also had problems with Canon customer service and durability issues with another model, so I do advise people to take the negative reviews into account, and I ordered a used camera that comes with a warranty for that reason. The one I had of this model served me well.
So easy to use I've ordered another one, rather than take a chance on something that has more megapixels than I need and is unlikely to be such a dream to use. Great work camera.
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19.06.2011
4/10
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I got this camera as a gift about 4 years ago when I wanted to upgrade from the basic film cameras. About a year in, it started to have battery problems. I even bought rechargeable batteries. No matter what I did, even constantly inserting fresh batteries, the camera would not recognize the power. I inserted a small piece of paper behind the connection point on the batter cover and it only made it fractionally better. I have always been disappointed with its battery life.
When the camera did work the pictures were amazing. The zoom was incredible. Nice crisp clear pictures of really distant objects. Its about the width of 2 iphones and has a length of a standard flip phone. Its a little bulkier than some of the other cameras on the market, but it is still able to fit in a pocket.
Look somewhere else for camera. The picture quality was nice, but if you can't get the camera on most of the time, the picture quality doesn't mean anything.
When the camera did work the pictures were amazing. The zoom was incredible. Nice crisp clear pictures of really distant objects. Its about the width of 2 iphones and has a length of a standard flip phone. Its a little bulkier than some of the other cameras on the market, but it is still able to fit in a pocket.
Look somewhere else for camera. The picture quality was nice, but if you can't get the camera on most of the time, the picture quality doesn't mean anything.
Скроменый эксперт
12.09.2011
10/10
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I have had my camera for about 4 years now, and it is my favorite camera ever! unfortunately, it is NOT waterproof, and did not like being left out in the rain. if not for my failure to notice the sudden downpour, it would still be working as if I had bought it yesterday. it is a very nice camera, so easy to use and AMAZING zoom I have had people wowed by how far away i was when the picture was taken and then fully zoomed. Amazing quality product, am looking to fix this one as i love it and dont want to replace it.
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28.11.2011
10/10
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Very pleased with the camera. It was as advertised....not a scratch on it and practically brand new. Very pleased with the vendor, and Amazon.
And the price was more than right....shipping was quick. Continuing to buy from Amazon.
And the price was more than right....shipping was quick. Continuing to buy from Amazon.
Скроменый эксперт
04.08.2011
2/10
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I own this camera and another cheaper canon digital camera. They both have the same issue. In the battery compartment a piece of plastic that actually assists in holding down the battery compartment door chipped off. It has chipped off on both cameras and same exact piece. It is a piece of plastic that is not level it protrudes out a bit and helps secure the battery compartment. So once this has broken off, you have to hold the door down while taking a photo or tape it in place. This should not be happening for the amount of money spent on this camera.
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18.09.2011
2/10
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Don't buy this camera. It's good at first. However after having it for some years, I discovered other owners are having this same problem -- The camera shuts itself off even if it has brand new AA batteries installed. It says low battery. So I can't take any pictures. There's a problem with either the software or the battery contacts becoming bent, which I can't fix. Screw you cannon, I am out $150.
Скроменый эксперт
26.01.2010
6/10
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I started out with an Olympus C-8080 and got this for it's smaller size. I have always heard good things about Canon but I for one, after owning this camera, am not impressed and am going back to Olympus.
Pros:
(1) It's small.
(2) It's perfect for family type pictures (ie..birthday parties, soccer games, family gatherings)
(3) I like the fact that it's basically "point and shoot" without having to worry about manually adjusting it every time.
Cons:
(1) red eye. I have never had a red-eye with my Olympus but this little Canon seems to have red-eye in every picture regardless of setting or lighting. I don't like having to go back later and fix all the red-eye errors it produces.
(2) It's zoom lacks severely. We often go out for rides in the mountains and this camera is horrible for wildlife pictures at a distance. My Olympus maintains photograph quality and integrity even when you crop it. This Canon does NOT. It has a limited zoom and the quality becomes very grainy the more you zoom in. I am very unhappy with that feature.
(3) Picture Quality. I have my Canon set on the highest quality. Granted I consider myself a novice but there is a noticeable difference in my Canon when compared with my Olympus. The pictures are not as sharp or clear with the Canon. Several of my friends and family have also noticed the difference. I am extremely disappointed in picture quality.
(4) battery life: This camera sucks up batteries like crazy. For me it almost isn't worth owning it for the amount of money I have spent in batteries for it!
Overall:
It's a decent camera but it isn't for me. I expect more out of a camera and this one fell way short of the mark. Again, this camera is a great little "family" camera..fun for vacations, parties etc..but if you want to take really good quality pictures I would suggest either moving up the Canon line and spending more money and getting a better camera or move to a different brand. I personally am going back to my trusted Olympus.
Pros:
(1) It's small.
(2) It's perfect for family type pictures (ie..birthday parties, soccer games, family gatherings)
(3) I like the fact that it's basically "point and shoot" without having to worry about manually adjusting it every time.
Cons:
(1) red eye. I have never had a red-eye with my Olympus but this little Canon seems to have red-eye in every picture regardless of setting or lighting. I don't like having to go back later and fix all the red-eye errors it produces.
(2) It's zoom lacks severely. We often go out for rides in the mountains and this camera is horrible for wildlife pictures at a distance. My Olympus maintains photograph quality and integrity even when you crop it. This Canon does NOT. It has a limited zoom and the quality becomes very grainy the more you zoom in. I am very unhappy with that feature.
(3) Picture Quality. I have my Canon set on the highest quality. Granted I consider myself a novice but there is a noticeable difference in my Canon when compared with my Olympus. The pictures are not as sharp or clear with the Canon. Several of my friends and family have also noticed the difference. I am extremely disappointed in picture quality.
(4) battery life: This camera sucks up batteries like crazy. For me it almost isn't worth owning it for the amount of money I have spent in batteries for it!
Overall:
It's a decent camera but it isn't for me. I expect more out of a camera and this one fell way short of the mark. Again, this camera is a great little "family" camera..fun for vacations, parties etc..but if you want to take really good quality pictures I would suggest either moving up the Canon line and spending more money and getting a better camera or move to a different brand. I personally am going back to my trusted Olympus.
Скроменый эксперт
04.05.2011
8/10
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This is a very nice fisheye (for the price at least) It takes decent picture quality. It is very fun to use and play around with. The only thing i didn't like was unless you keep it on your camera all the time it is a pain to carry around unless it fits in your camera case. I have the A590 is and it fits and works very well with. You can't beat this with the price. I'm definitely buying more Opteka products.
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31.03.2011
8/10
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This camera was used for a few years and during that time it performed well. It had its little glitches and shortcomings, but then again, it is a "cheap" camera. Of course, it is now outdated and I've updated to a newer camera that is small enough to fit in my pant's pocket.
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04.04.2011
10/10
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Nice camera, in better condition than stated and it got here in no time. "Thank You" Amazon, just purchased some Hi Hats for my drum kit through you, think I'll be buying from Amazon from now on.
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25.10.2010
2/10
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I too did a lot of research prior to buying, but this camera never lived up to its promise. Sensor went bad within 6 months of purchase. Replaced -- same thing happened about 6 months later, again. From the start, the camera seemed to use batteries up too quickly, or to give readings on battery life that weren't trustworthy. That's only gotten worse -- it sometimes shows new batteries as being in need of changing. Now it simply won't power up with any battery in it. We bought this about four years ago to upgrade an older Sanyo camera, which we ended up continuing to use as it was more reliable. Just bought a Nikon to replace this one. Don't think I'll be buying a Canon again after this experience...
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26.12.2007
10/10
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This is a fantastic camera. But to avoid a number of "problems" reported in other reviews, consider the following :
A) Memory Card : Memory cards are cheap enough these days that one should pony up for a 2 GB card. This will be good for 6 to 8 hundred shots in maximum resolution, minimum compression mode, and thousands of shots when shooting with lower resolution, higher compression. DO NOT get the standard performance card ( often labled 10x ). These have a maximum write speed of 1.5 mb / second, so a high resolution shot could take 4 to 5 seconds to offload to memory. Instead, purchase a medium performance card ( often labled 50x ) that has a write speed approaching 7.5 mb / second. This should get your maximum resolution shots offloaded in a second or less. The ultra performance cards ( often labled 120x ) are overkill for this camera, but a good candidate for 10 to 12 megapixel cameras.
B) Batteries : By all means get a set of 2500 or greater mah NiMH rechargables. Be advised that these batteries do not reach their full potential until they have been through 2 to 5 full charge/discharge cycles. I conditioned my batteries by fully charging them, then discharging them in an old style 2 cell pen light flashlight. By old style, I mean one of those old guys with the large incandescent bulb.
Do not use an led flashlight ( too low of a current drain ) or those using a "grain of wheat" bulb ( these bulbs have a lifetime of only 5 hours or so ). If you want NiMH that do not self discharge while just sitting around, look to the Sanyo eneloop batteries. Be advised, however, that these have a maximum charge of 2000 mah.
C) Charger : I can not recommend the chargers that charge these NiMH batteries in 15 minutes. To do so, they have to pump 10 amps into the little guys, causing excessive heating. This will lead to shorter battery life ...... how much I simply don't know. Get the simple overnight ( 6 to 8 hour ) charger with a set of 4 batteries. This will give you a set for your camera with a back up set when those get exhausted. I use an Energizer 4 cell charger ( $7.95 on sale ) which is 3"x3" and an inch thick. Can be packed anywhere.
D) Battery Door : Yep .... the battery door can be a challenge when one first gets the camera. But when you know the process, it's a snap. Hold the camera upside down with the lens facing you. Slide the locking tab toward your body and at the same time slide the entire battery cover to the right. Tada ..... its open. And when you close the door, be sure to follow the same procedure in reverse. One MUST do this to insure the door is fully closed and locked.
E) False Low Battery indication : There are really two low battery indicators on this camera. The first is the red "low battery" icon, and the second is the following message ..... "change the batteries". Use the "change the batteries" message to change out the batteries. I have found that one can minimize false red "low battery" icon displays by :
fully conditioning the batteries ( see B above ), making sure the battery door is properly closed and locked ( see D above ), and wipeing the battery terminals with a dry cloth before inserting into the camera. This removes any oil contamination from your fingers.
Part of the problem here is that NiMH batteries have a maximum battery charge of 1.2 volts per cell, compared to 1.5 volts per cell for conventional AA batteries. This problem is helped by the Sanyo eneloop batteries, which have a full charge voltage closer to the 1.5 volt per cell value.
F) Prevent lens damage : ALWAYS store the camera with the mode switch in the Playback position. This way, if the power switch is inadvertantly pressed when the camera is stored ( storage bag, pocket, or purse ), the lens will not deploy. If stored with the mode switch in the shooting position, and the power button is depressed, the lens will try to deploy and may very well jamb against something in the storage bag, pocket, or purse.
Hope these hints help you to fully enjoy an excellent camera.
A) Memory Card : Memory cards are cheap enough these days that one should pony up for a 2 GB card. This will be good for 6 to 8 hundred shots in maximum resolution, minimum compression mode, and thousands of shots when shooting with lower resolution, higher compression. DO NOT get the standard performance card ( often labled 10x ). These have a maximum write speed of 1.5 mb / second, so a high resolution shot could take 4 to 5 seconds to offload to memory. Instead, purchase a medium performance card ( often labled 50x ) that has a write speed approaching 7.5 mb / second. This should get your maximum resolution shots offloaded in a second or less. The ultra performance cards ( often labled 120x ) are overkill for this camera, but a good candidate for 10 to 12 megapixel cameras.
B) Batteries : By all means get a set of 2500 or greater mah NiMH rechargables. Be advised that these batteries do not reach their full potential until they have been through 2 to 5 full charge/discharge cycles. I conditioned my batteries by fully charging them, then discharging them in an old style 2 cell pen light flashlight. By old style, I mean one of those old guys with the large incandescent bulb.
Do not use an led flashlight ( too low of a current drain ) or those using a "grain of wheat" bulb ( these bulbs have a lifetime of only 5 hours or so ). If you want NiMH that do not self discharge while just sitting around, look to the Sanyo eneloop batteries. Be advised, however, that these have a maximum charge of 2000 mah.
C) Charger : I can not recommend the chargers that charge these NiMH batteries in 15 minutes. To do so, they have to pump 10 amps into the little guys, causing excessive heating. This will lead to shorter battery life ...... how much I simply don't know. Get the simple overnight ( 6 to 8 hour ) charger with a set of 4 batteries. This will give you a set for your camera with a back up set when those get exhausted. I use an Energizer 4 cell charger ( $7.95 on sale ) which is 3"x3" and an inch thick. Can be packed anywhere.
D) Battery Door : Yep .... the battery door can be a challenge when one first gets the camera. But when you know the process, it's a snap. Hold the camera upside down with the lens facing you. Slide the locking tab toward your body and at the same time slide the entire battery cover to the right. Tada ..... its open. And when you close the door, be sure to follow the same procedure in reverse. One MUST do this to insure the door is fully closed and locked.
E) False Low Battery indication : There are really two low battery indicators on this camera. The first is the red "low battery" icon, and the second is the following message ..... "change the batteries". Use the "change the batteries" message to change out the batteries. I have found that one can minimize false red "low battery" icon displays by :
fully conditioning the batteries ( see B above ), making sure the battery door is properly closed and locked ( see D above ), and wipeing the battery terminals with a dry cloth before inserting into the camera. This removes any oil contamination from your fingers.
Part of the problem here is that NiMH batteries have a maximum battery charge of 1.2 volts per cell, compared to 1.5 volts per cell for conventional AA batteries. This problem is helped by the Sanyo eneloop batteries, which have a full charge voltage closer to the 1.5 volt per cell value.
F) Prevent lens damage : ALWAYS store the camera with the mode switch in the Playback position. This way, if the power switch is inadvertantly pressed when the camera is stored ( storage bag, pocket, or purse ), the lens will not deploy. If stored with the mode switch in the shooting position, and the power button is depressed, the lens will try to deploy and may very well jamb against something in the storage bag, pocket, or purse.
Hope these hints help you to fully enjoy an excellent camera.
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29.03.2007
10/10
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Last year, after extensive research, I bought a Canon A540 to replace my trusty Olympus D40-Zoom. My goals for camera selection where (a) compact size, (b) standard AA batteries, (c) full manual controls, (d) outstanding image quality, (e) speed, (f) optical viewfinder. The A540 fit the bill almost perfectly, with a handful of limitations that I noted in my review.
This year, with Canon's release of the A570IS, I decided to upgrade, driven by the addition of optical image stabilization (IS). While the IS is impressive, I was surprised by other improvements that Canon has made. Image noise levels are significantly lower and more controlled for higher ISO captures. The Digic III processor seems to make more intelligent decisions about lighting and flash exposure, especially when its face recognition is engaged. Add a dramatically better quality LCD screen, slightly higher 7.1MP resolution, improved case, and support of high capacity SD cards, and I doubt I'll need to upgrade any time soon.
Like the A540, the A570IS is for me a perfect balance of size, speed, and photo quality. The A570IS is the same physical size as the A540. It's small enough to fit in a coat pocket or small belt case yet uses 2 AA batteries.
Like the A540, overall processing speed is very fast unless you're taking flash pictures (and then you should expect about 4-6 seconds between flashes depending on battery level and what flash strength the camera selected). Note that flash time is significantly better with high-capacity rechargeable NiMh batteries than with standard AAs. And, unlike some other cameras I have tried, the speed of the user interface (especially during playback) is very fast.
Picture quality in general is excellent, even in low light situations. Noise at higher ISO is significantly more controlled than the A540, perhaps a benefit of the new 7.1MP CCD and the Digic III image processor. According to the documentation, noise reduction is applied at slow shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or greater, and this can slightly slow down shot-to-shot time. There is no option to disable or adjust the noise processing, but in my experience the results are very good. When noise reduction is applied, there is a slight loss of detail compared to the A540, but the results are noticeably better on the A570IS with its built-in noise reduction than post-processing noise on pictures taken with the A540.
In my own head-to-head comparisons between the A570IS and A540, the A570IS has better light metering and noticeably sharper detail on indoor shots without a flash (especially when image stabilization is engaged). The A570IS does favor slightly higher ISO in auto modes than the A540, giving generally better results without a flash. However, when taking close-up pictures with a flash, the A570IS doesn't seem to select anything lower then ISO 200, sometimes requiring a manual ISO override in Program mode.
The A570IS offers a new ISO 1600 mode, but I'm not quite sold on it. Without a tripod, under low light conditions, ISO 1600 does offer the opportunity for blur-free photographs not possible with ISO 800. But the level of noise and artifacts from the noise processing don't give a very usable picture.
The A570IS raises the bar with optical image stabilization, which only works when the camera is held horizontally. One of the biggest limitations of consumer digital cameras is the need to hold the camera steady to get a clear shot. At higher zooms and in night shots this problem can be compounded. I've taken a number of shots with and without IS, and it is useful but not a "magic bullet" for poor shots. Small details like far-away signs at night become clear when the IS is engaged. You can set the IS to run continuously during preview, only when the shutter is released (slightly lower battery drain), only on vertical movement (better for objects that are moving horizontally), or disabled (I have yet to find a reason to do so). And, unlike many cameras I've seen, the IS works in video capture mode.
Like the A540, the A570IS offers full manual controls. With the A570IS, Canon adds two more modes (Kids & Pets and Indoor) to the mode selector wheel (instead of having to find them on the Special Scene menu). The A570IS also adds a new Aquarium scene mode, while removing the useless Color Swap and Color Accent modes. Canon has also removed the "My Camera" customization menu (for changing the startup picture and various sounds) which I never used on my A540.
Although I never expected to use it, the movie mode is excellent. It's still not a replacement for a dedicated camcorder. But I have used it on a number of occasions to capture audio and video when a picture just won't do. Standard movie mode is 640x480 (VGA) quality at 30fps, but you can raise the capture to 60 fps at 320x240, or lower it to 15fps at 160x120. The A570 can now capture video up to 1 hour or 4GB
This year, with Canon's release of the A570IS, I decided to upgrade, driven by the addition of optical image stabilization (IS). While the IS is impressive, I was surprised by other improvements that Canon has made. Image noise levels are significantly lower and more controlled for higher ISO captures. The Digic III processor seems to make more intelligent decisions about lighting and flash exposure, especially when its face recognition is engaged. Add a dramatically better quality LCD screen, slightly higher 7.1MP resolution, improved case, and support of high capacity SD cards, and I doubt I'll need to upgrade any time soon.
Like the A540, the A570IS is for me a perfect balance of size, speed, and photo quality. The A570IS is the same physical size as the A540. It's small enough to fit in a coat pocket or small belt case yet uses 2 AA batteries.
Like the A540, overall processing speed is very fast unless you're taking flash pictures (and then you should expect about 4-6 seconds between flashes depending on battery level and what flash strength the camera selected). Note that flash time is significantly better with high-capacity rechargeable NiMh batteries than with standard AAs. And, unlike some other cameras I have tried, the speed of the user interface (especially during playback) is very fast.
Picture quality in general is excellent, even in low light situations. Noise at higher ISO is significantly more controlled than the A540, perhaps a benefit of the new 7.1MP CCD and the Digic III image processor. According to the documentation, noise reduction is applied at slow shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or greater, and this can slightly slow down shot-to-shot time. There is no option to disable or adjust the noise processing, but in my experience the results are very good. When noise reduction is applied, there is a slight loss of detail compared to the A540, but the results are noticeably better on the A570IS with its built-in noise reduction than post-processing noise on pictures taken with the A540.
In my own head-to-head comparisons between the A570IS and A540, the A570IS has better light metering and noticeably sharper detail on indoor shots without a flash (especially when image stabilization is engaged). The A570IS does favor slightly higher ISO in auto modes than the A540, giving generally better results without a flash. However, when taking close-up pictures with a flash, the A570IS doesn't seem to select anything lower then ISO 200, sometimes requiring a manual ISO override in Program mode.
The A570IS offers a new ISO 1600 mode, but I'm not quite sold on it. Without a tripod, under low light conditions, ISO 1600 does offer the opportunity for blur-free photographs not possible with ISO 800. But the level of noise and artifacts from the noise processing don't give a very usable picture.
The A570IS raises the bar with optical image stabilization, which only works when the camera is held horizontally. One of the biggest limitations of consumer digital cameras is the need to hold the camera steady to get a clear shot. At higher zooms and in night shots this problem can be compounded. I've taken a number of shots with and without IS, and it is useful but not a "magic bullet" for poor shots. Small details like far-away signs at night become clear when the IS is engaged. You can set the IS to run continuously during preview, only when the shutter is released (slightly lower battery drain), only on vertical movement (better for objects that are moving horizontally), or disabled (I have yet to find a reason to do so). And, unlike many cameras I've seen, the IS works in video capture mode.
Like the A540, the A570IS offers full manual controls. With the A570IS, Canon adds two more modes (Kids & Pets and Indoor) to the mode selector wheel (instead of having to find them on the Special Scene menu). The A570IS also adds a new Aquarium scene mode, while removing the useless Color Swap and Color Accent modes. Canon has also removed the "My Camera" customization menu (for changing the startup picture and various sounds) which I never used on my A540.
Although I never expected to use it, the movie mode is excellent. It's still not a replacement for a dedicated camcorder. But I have used it on a number of occasions to capture audio and video when a picture just won't do. Standard movie mode is 640x480 (VGA) quality at 30fps, but you can raise the capture to 60 fps at 320x240, or lower it to 15fps at 160x120. The A570 can now capture video up to 1 hour or 4GB
Скроменый эксперт
25.06.2010
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
At the time of this writing, the 576 reviewers average for this digital camera is a four. Same with me, I give it 4 stars.
My camera survived a 10 day trip to Hawaii on some humid days under various environments. Silly me, I didn't bring a backup camera. But I didn't need one because my Canon was "rock solid".
But a brief moment of water in a Florida canoe made my Canon LCD go white. Now it's in Chicago getting fixed for $40. Hope it works out.
I think this camera might have been a 5 star performer but it had a 3 star photographer at best: me. I look forward to getting my Canon back and learning a few new tricks with it.
Now this camera's technology is older. But don't let that stop you from purchasing a used one for $100. If it's in good shape, you have a good camera.
My camera survived a 10 day trip to Hawaii on some humid days under various environments. Silly me, I didn't bring a backup camera. But I didn't need one because my Canon was "rock solid".
But a brief moment of water in a Florida canoe made my Canon LCD go white. Now it's in Chicago getting fixed for $40. Hope it works out.
I think this camera might have been a 5 star performer but it had a 3 star photographer at best: me. I look forward to getting my Canon back and learning a few new tricks with it.
Now this camera's technology is older. But don't let that stop you from purchasing a used one for $100. If it's in good shape, you have a good camera.
Скроменый эксперт
24.09.2008
10/10
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Великолепно
I bought this camera for just $[...], right here at Amazon! I suppose that was a promotional discount.
I have enjoyed every moment of owning this camera. The memory card provided with the camera holds only a couple of shots; the first chance you get, replace it with a larger-capacity card with a minimum of 1 gigabyte.
You can easily turn the autofill flash off. Hardly any flash is needed for outside photos anyway. This makes the cycle time (time lag between one shot and the next) shorter, and the battery last longer. Use the best batteries you can find; the lithium batteries (about $[...] a pair) are the best. A 1GB card can hold hundreds of photos.
Uploading the photos into your computer requires a card-reader (about $[...]), if your computer doesn't have a built-in card reader. They do not need to be installed if your system is XP or more recent (and something similar for Macs, no doubt). The photos live in a folder on the card called DCIM, or something like that. You simply select the ones you want, and drag them across to your computer. The included software will enable you to (1) resize the pictures, (2) crop them, (3) rotate them, and (4) print them. With better software, all sorts of magic is possible.
The camera EVEN TAKES VIDEOS. I have taken tons of videos, and even the sound is good. Here are some examples; the sound quality is simply because I'm using the tiny microphone on the camera, and not the microphones they're using; THOSE were to make a huge noise, which is apparently important for rock groups: [...]
It comes across as a AVI file, which can be made into a DVD with the software microsoft bundles in with their operating systems. I'm sure this capability is common in cameras, but I never expected to be able to make videos of this quality with just a still camera. NOTE: you must set the resolution to high quality on the camera beforehand. I can't remember how this is done; until I did this, I could only take low-quality videos, which invariably shut off after three minutes, and were of a small size. (Actually, I think I remember setting it that way without thinking when I took my first video. So it's quite possible that the default setting is to make high-quality videos.) The total length of time a clip can be depends on the size of your memory card; I remember reading somewhere how many megabytes a minute used up, but I forget. I think it was right in the user's guide.
Another Note: The user's guide has references to basic information and advanced information. These references are to the TWO GUIDES that come with the camera. The books are referring to each other. (I point this out because it didn't strike me that that was what was going on.)
In sum, highly recommended indeed. No problems whatsoever.
Arch
I have enjoyed every moment of owning this camera. The memory card provided with the camera holds only a couple of shots; the first chance you get, replace it with a larger-capacity card with a minimum of 1 gigabyte.
You can easily turn the autofill flash off. Hardly any flash is needed for outside photos anyway. This makes the cycle time (time lag between one shot and the next) shorter, and the battery last longer. Use the best batteries you can find; the lithium batteries (about $[...] a pair) are the best. A 1GB card can hold hundreds of photos.
Uploading the photos into your computer requires a card-reader (about $[...]), if your computer doesn't have a built-in card reader. They do not need to be installed if your system is XP or more recent (and something similar for Macs, no doubt). The photos live in a folder on the card called DCIM, or something like that. You simply select the ones you want, and drag them across to your computer. The included software will enable you to (1) resize the pictures, (2) crop them, (3) rotate them, and (4) print them. With better software, all sorts of magic is possible.
The camera EVEN TAKES VIDEOS. I have taken tons of videos, and even the sound is good. Here are some examples; the sound quality is simply because I'm using the tiny microphone on the camera, and not the microphones they're using; THOSE were to make a huge noise, which is apparently important for rock groups: [...]
It comes across as a AVI file, which can be made into a DVD with the software microsoft bundles in with their operating systems. I'm sure this capability is common in cameras, but I never expected to be able to make videos of this quality with just a still camera. NOTE: you must set the resolution to high quality on the camera beforehand. I can't remember how this is done; until I did this, I could only take low-quality videos, which invariably shut off after three minutes, and were of a small size. (Actually, I think I remember setting it that way without thinking when I took my first video. So it's quite possible that the default setting is to make high-quality videos.) The total length of time a clip can be depends on the size of your memory card; I remember reading somewhere how many megabytes a minute used up, but I forget. I think it was right in the user's guide.
Another Note: The user's guide has references to basic information and advanced information. These references are to the TWO GUIDES that come with the camera. The books are referring to each other. (I point this out because it didn't strike me that that was what was going on.)
In sum, highly recommended indeed. No problems whatsoever.
Arch
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