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Скроменый эксперт
25.01.2010
10/10
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I bought this lens for shooting pictures of me and my friends biking with my Canon A590IS digital camera. Spending only 30 dollars, I did not expect much. However, what I got was better than what I expected. There is a significant increase of the field of view when this lens is attached. The macro capabilities are great, I can get less than an inch away with this lens and still get a good picture. The quality of the shots is not superb, but it's well worth 30 bucks. Sharp at center, definitely softness close to the edges, but not until you get close.
Just a note, do not be misconceived that you will need to purchase an extention tube for this to fit on you A570/A590, one is provided. It is made of aluminum, but is not a perfect fit on the camera mount, it can move around, but isn't so loose that it shakes or anything. It works. Also 67mm and 58mm converters are included (which allowed me to use it on two of my DSLR lenses, but I doubt I ever will due to the picture quality).
Overall, I think that this lens is well worth the purchase, and is very fun to use.
Just a note, do not be misconceived that you will need to purchase an extention tube for this to fit on you A570/A590, one is provided. It is made of aluminum, but is not a perfect fit on the camera mount, it can move around, but isn't so loose that it shakes or anything. It works. Also 67mm and 58mm converters are included (which allowed me to use it on two of my DSLR lenses, but I doubt I ever will due to the picture quality).
Overall, I think that this lens is well worth the purchase, and is very fun to use.
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15.10.2010
10/10
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I have had this camera for a couple years now and I have been satisfied with it. The Energizer Ultimate Lithium seem to last much longer than rechargeable batteries.
Скроменый эксперт
25.12.2009
6/10
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I've been shooting with this camera for more than a year now and overall it's not too bad. I am at a bit of a disadvantage because I really don't have any other point and shoot's that I've used to compare it to. However, I am proficient at full size DSLR's, so I can spot descent quality images. And, I am impressed with the quality of images this little guy has produced. I am also pleased with how durable it has been. I have literally taken this camera around the world on several occasions and it has survived quite a few bumps and bruises. The outer case has many scars to back that claim up as well. I also carry it in my briefcase everyday as well and it's still hanging in there. It has a simple video function that also works rather well. My only beef (and, it's a big one) is this camera EATS BATTERIES! I don't think I have ever owned a piece of electronics that devours batteries like this camera. If you want to own a camera that takes a descent photograph and is rather durable, this one will fit the bill. However, please be warned that you should be prepared to carry an extra pair of batteries with you.
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29.08.2007
8/10
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I had been searching for a small/compact digital camera capable of aperture and shutter speed priority with the option of full manual control, but one that offered decent optical zoom capabilities and used AA batteries. Sounds like a tall order, but this Canon A570 IS delivered it and then some. The image stabilization works fantastic for indoor shots even down to 1/8th second shutter speeds. The macro quality is also remarkable. However, the LCD viewfinder resolution is sub-par. The optical viewfinder actually zooms when you zoom in versus a traditional optical viewfinder that remains static.
The small size and light weight of the camera are major advantages, but it does not sacrifice any of the features. Armed with a 2GB Ultimate SD card, I can take 646 photographs in the max resolution or almost 30 minutes of video footage.
I wish the quality of the photographs were better, and that the settings dial had more resistance to prevent accidental switching when removing/inserting the camera into the Canon PSC-65 case.
A co-worker had a Canon SD630 that I got to use. She purchased it because of its small size and I guess she had money to burn. I was amazed at its small size, but was disappointed at the lack of features. While it offered 6 MP resolution, it did not have aperture or shutter priority nor did it allow full manual control. I was impressed with the menu interface though. Her camera got me looking at Canons and I eventually settled on the A570IS because of the bang for the buck, features, image stabilization, and the use of AA batteries. I cannot stress the importance of using AA batteries. Modern NiMH AA batteries can have capacities of 2.5 Ah or greater, available in large quantities for little money, and are easily replaceable. Built-in proprietary Li-Ion battery packs will die within 5 years due to the nature of the Ion chemistry and are quite expensive and difficult to replace depending on how it is integrated. As my web-savvy friends would say, "NiMH AA batteries for the win!"
Short-term use update for 10-24-07:
After using the camera for several months I have found a few quirks that would reduce my 4 star rating to about a 2-3 star rating.
1). Battery life - almost non-existant. I am using 2.6 Ah NiMH AA's that will last less than 1 week with infrequent use of the camera. My FujiFilm FinePix S5100 uses 4-AA batteries and will easily get about 1 month of infrequent use without a recharge.
2). Optical quality - the photos are huge but very grainy and blurred even in outdoor shots. The optics are sub-par and they are just selling the camera based on Megapixels alone.
3). Audio recording quality - again, mediocre. It won't record low-frequency sounds that almost any cheap made in Asia micrphone can record, and tends to make everything sound like it is played out of a tin can.
Bottom line: Don't let all the features fool you into thinking it is an outstanding camera. At best I would say it is mediocre, but not great.
Update:
By poor optical quality, I meant that while it is a 7.1 Megapixel camera, don't expect SLR quality photographs. My 4 Megapixel FujiFilm Finepix S5100 produces the same quality image as the A570 IS.
Regarding battery life, I found out that the A570IS is VERY sensitive to the type of NiMH cells used in the camera. Do not use low capacity AA cells or else it will flash the low battery icon frequently even with fresh batteries. Energizer 2500 mAh NiMH cells seemed to do the trick as it could handle the high current demand. While a positive aspect of having 2 batteries is reduced weight, the negative aspect is that the cells have to handle a higher current demand. My FujiFilm S5100 runs fine on any type of AA NiMH battery and uses 4 of these cells.
1 year later and my A570IS is still kicking strong, but just be aware of the battery issue.
The small size and light weight of the camera are major advantages, but it does not sacrifice any of the features. Armed with a 2GB Ultimate SD card, I can take 646 photographs in the max resolution or almost 30 minutes of video footage.
I wish the quality of the photographs were better, and that the settings dial had more resistance to prevent accidental switching when removing/inserting the camera into the Canon PSC-65 case.
A co-worker had a Canon SD630 that I got to use. She purchased it because of its small size and I guess she had money to burn. I was amazed at its small size, but was disappointed at the lack of features. While it offered 6 MP resolution, it did not have aperture or shutter priority nor did it allow full manual control. I was impressed with the menu interface though. Her camera got me looking at Canons and I eventually settled on the A570IS because of the bang for the buck, features, image stabilization, and the use of AA batteries. I cannot stress the importance of using AA batteries. Modern NiMH AA batteries can have capacities of 2.5 Ah or greater, available in large quantities for little money, and are easily replaceable. Built-in proprietary Li-Ion battery packs will die within 5 years due to the nature of the Ion chemistry and are quite expensive and difficult to replace depending on how it is integrated. As my web-savvy friends would say, "NiMH AA batteries for the win!"
Short-term use update for 10-24-07:
After using the camera for several months I have found a few quirks that would reduce my 4 star rating to about a 2-3 star rating.
1). Battery life - almost non-existant. I am using 2.6 Ah NiMH AA's that will last less than 1 week with infrequent use of the camera. My FujiFilm FinePix S5100 uses 4-AA batteries and will easily get about 1 month of infrequent use without a recharge.
2). Optical quality - the photos are huge but very grainy and blurred even in outdoor shots. The optics are sub-par and they are just selling the camera based on Megapixels alone.
3). Audio recording quality - again, mediocre. It won't record low-frequency sounds that almost any cheap made in Asia micrphone can record, and tends to make everything sound like it is played out of a tin can.
Bottom line: Don't let all the features fool you into thinking it is an outstanding camera. At best I would say it is mediocre, but not great.
Update:
By poor optical quality, I meant that while it is a 7.1 Megapixel camera, don't expect SLR quality photographs. My 4 Megapixel FujiFilm Finepix S5100 produces the same quality image as the A570 IS.
Regarding battery life, I found out that the A570IS is VERY sensitive to the type of NiMH cells used in the camera. Do not use low capacity AA cells or else it will flash the low battery icon frequently even with fresh batteries. Energizer 2500 mAh NiMH cells seemed to do the trick as it could handle the high current demand. While a positive aspect of having 2 batteries is reduced weight, the negative aspect is that the cells have to handle a higher current demand. My FujiFilm S5100 runs fine on any type of AA NiMH battery and uses 4 of these cells.
1 year later and my A570IS is still kicking strong, but just be aware of the battery issue.
Скроменый эксперт
23.06.2010
10/10
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Великолепно
Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom is an excellent camera. I've been using it for a couple of years and I'm very happy with it. I know the camera is dated now but the design is the best if you have large hands. The built in grip makes using this camera easy with a secure grip...
Скроменый эксперт
09.11.2009
8/10
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Хорошо
I bought this same camera in Aug-07 for $172.00/free s/h.
The part of the camera i STILL love, is how quickly i can switch it over to start recording short video clips of my grandsons~very important!
Yes, i have gotten my moneys worth out of it already, lots of great pics & videos I'm happy with...i just wish this camera would've lasted longer!
No matter what batteries i use/brand/just any, it no longer "takes" the battery & lets me take pics or videos, it immediately closes up on me, i can no longer use it at all :*(
I never did get to learn all the different features on this camera before it puked on me, my own fault...its not for 1st time users if you don't like to do alot of reading, messing around with all the features since its so much higher priced now than i payed...think you can find something cheaper money wise if you're like me & only used it for basic pics & quick video clips.
I had fun while it lasted..just glad i didn't pay this higher price.
The part of the camera i STILL love, is how quickly i can switch it over to start recording short video clips of my grandsons~very important!
Yes, i have gotten my moneys worth out of it already, lots of great pics & videos I'm happy with...i just wish this camera would've lasted longer!
No matter what batteries i use/brand/just any, it no longer "takes" the battery & lets me take pics or videos, it immediately closes up on me, i can no longer use it at all :*(
I never did get to learn all the different features on this camera before it puked on me, my own fault...its not for 1st time users if you don't like to do alot of reading, messing around with all the features since its so much higher priced now than i payed...think you can find something cheaper money wise if you're like me & only used it for basic pics & quick video clips.
I had fun while it lasted..just glad i didn't pay this higher price.
Скроменый эксперт
20.06.2009
6/10
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Плохо
I did a lot of pondering over buying my digital camera, and now that I have used this camera for 18 months, I feel I can give some insight with experience. I purchased this camera because of its options: manual settings, viewfinder, uses AA batteries, as well as a decent price and Canon's good reputation.
Generally, I have been pleased with my pictures and camera performance, but after the 1 yr. warranty was up, my camera started malfunctioning. First, it started having problems with the white balance. My display would occasionally go almost completely white, and the pictures came out the same way. It would suddenly correct itself, but I could not predict when it would work, and when it wouldn't. A few month's later, the lens would periodically not open or shut completely, despite having fresh batteries. I tried cleaning around the lens casing with an alcohol wipe just in case some dirt or dust was causing the problem, but it didn't help. Finally, the lens quit opening all together. A call to Canon customer service ended up with them telling me I would have to send the camera in for repair at a cost of at least half the purchase price. I would rather invest that $$ in a new camera.
I did also experience some problems with faded background color with pictures that had sunlit backdrops, but overall I liked the camera, its options, and my pictures. My biggest disappointment was this camera's lack of durability.
Generally, I have been pleased with my pictures and camera performance, but after the 1 yr. warranty was up, my camera started malfunctioning. First, it started having problems with the white balance. My display would occasionally go almost completely white, and the pictures came out the same way. It would suddenly correct itself, but I could not predict when it would work, and when it wouldn't. A few month's later, the lens would periodically not open or shut completely, despite having fresh batteries. I tried cleaning around the lens casing with an alcohol wipe just in case some dirt or dust was causing the problem, but it didn't help. Finally, the lens quit opening all together. A call to Canon customer service ended up with them telling me I would have to send the camera in for repair at a cost of at least half the purchase price. I would rather invest that $$ in a new camera.
I did also experience some problems with faded background color with pictures that had sunlit backdrops, but overall I liked the camera, its options, and my pictures. My biggest disappointment was this camera's lack of durability.
Скроменый эксперт
06.11.2009
10/10
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This camera is amazing. It is a quality point & shoot camera which happens to have many manual controls as well! It takes fantastic night shots when using the 'indoor' mode and a steady trigger finger. Unfortunately, since this camera is no longer manufactured the price has skyrocketed due to it having a cult following... I bought this camera new from Amazon ~2 years ago for ~$130, now it is going for $400? Crazy. Instead of buying this camera it would be cheaper to buy the new Canon Powershot SX120 for ~$200 which has the same (if not more) manual controls as well as a 15x zoom and the new DIGIC 4 processor. If you want the A570 camera without the manual controls and a non-jacked up price you can get the new Canon Powershot A1000, A1100, or A2000 cameras. Battery live is rather pathetic with normal AA batteries, but rechargeable batteries give you great life. Enjoy!
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12.11.2009
10/10
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After careful research, my wife bought this camera for me as a replacement for my venerable Canon A400 (want to guess who has the A570IS and who is still traveling with the A400?). This camera has many of the same type features often associated with digital SLR's except for the fact that your can't swap out a plethora of lenses or add an external flash. The image stabilization has an untold multitude of shots for us. It is a perfect compromise between a simple point and shoot digital "instamatic" camera and the flexibility and capabilities (except for the aforementioned plethora of lenses)of a variety of Digital SLR's.
We also purchased the Canon underwater case for this camera and it makes the perfect combination for swimming, snorkeling, boating, and going to the beach.
We also purchased the Canon underwater case for this camera and it makes the perfect combination for swimming, snorkeling, boating, and going to the beach.
Скроменый эксперт
23.03.2010
2/10
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I bought this camera two years ago but have never really used it because of the battery life. I can only take 10 pics before the low battery signal comes on. Really?? What a waste of money! I would stay far away from this camera as it will cause you much frustration and aggravation.
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28.12.2009
10/10
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My A570 began shutting down each time I tried to use it a few months back after using it for more than two years daily. I searched the web and found that the solution was to insert a very very tiny piece of foam (to add a little spring action) beneath the 'leaf spring' on the + battery side. Afterward, I took it out and took videos for over forty five minutes and still had battery left.
If a larger piece of foam is used, your battery will be scratched.
Happy days are here again. If it doesn't fix your camera problem, buy a new model instead.
If a larger piece of foam is used, your battery will be scratched.
Happy days are here again. If it doesn't fix your camera problem, buy a new model instead.
Скроменый эксперт
27.11.2009
2/10
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I purchased this camera to replace an older model Canon that had died after 3 years. this camera uses regular AA batteries (as did the one it replaced); however, this model will drain a set of fresh batteries in about 10 shots!
I highly recommend purchasing another camera!
***************** Update 2013 ****************************************
I still have this camera and occasionally use it.
The battery problem was due to a defective contact in the battery compartment.
When I finally suspected this, I used a very thin piece of wood (non-conductive) to make the contact firm against the battery. That mostly fixed the issue!
I highly recommend purchasing another camera!
***************** Update 2013 ****************************************
I still have this camera and occasionally use it.
The battery problem was due to a defective contact in the battery compartment.
When I finally suspected this, I used a very thin piece of wood (non-conductive) to make the contact firm against the battery. That mostly fixed the issue!
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07.02.2008
6/10
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OK. This is a strange new toy. It's like finding a Harley Davidson built into an M&M candy!!
Packed with cute bells 'n whistles.
In one and a half days of attempting to familiarize self with options,3 sets of batteries!! even brand new duracell digital batteries are TESTING 90% good, but warning indicator flashes after approx 20 pics....or 15 mins.reading of LCD menus...is it a faulty sensor?
Canon claims this is "UNUSUAL"...HUH?!..(please read discussions).
More on CANON later...*
This camera is really fun to PLAY with.
The BATTERY COVER DOOR IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. FLIMSY HINGES,UNEXPLAINED (IN THE USER MANUAL) SIDEWAYS PLAY.
The little slider to toggle between shoot /diplay feels decidedly "loose"....or a problem waiting to happen?
Fiddling with various dim light settings I DID manage some fun shots in low light. More fiddling produced some interesting Macros....but much trial and error...the infra red beam seemed to "miss" 2/3 of the time.
*NOW FOR THE EXCITING PART.
I BOUGHT THIS BECAUSE MY OLD A310 suddenly went "BLIND".
Camera shop told me to throw it away. "You are lucky to have gotten 3 yrs. out of it...most last 2 yrs.") etc. etc.
GUESS WHAT?!...
Although Canon refuses to call it a RECALL the A310 (along with 36 other models of CANON camera and camcorder)are under "SERVICE ADVISORIES".
Means what? That even though out of warranty Canon will fix it free because of an identified defect with lens function.
(Also those who have previously paid for repair of same problem may be eligible for reimbursement of costs)
Calling them is the best method, because their web site is very coy and obscure until they tell you how to navigate to your needed "service advisory".
SO I was going to return the A570 when and if the A310 is fixed, BUT...I am falling in like with it!
EXCEPT FOR THAT PESKY LO-BATTERY INDICATOR....which is clearly faulty. But how many replacements would I have to test if the fault is in a batch of sensors CANON installed in all of them?
Oh yeah.... CANON claims:
"we do not make "throw-away" cameras, these are designed
for many many years of service....
of course, camera dealers are there to make $$"
As for their software for camera to PC transfer, I just tried something else first, as an experiment.
I used the USB cable from my old A310 (taking no chances there) and followed same old method. Pics transferred....BUT rather slowly, and now laptop is a bit slower than before....will see what happens next.
Anyway if this camera has to go back I maybe got to save the pics without completely destroying PC??
********INTERSTATE BATTERY SHOP HAS AA ALKALINE BATTERIES WITH THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF JUICE! NOT AT ALL COSTLY EITHER********
Packed with cute bells 'n whistles.
In one and a half days of attempting to familiarize self with options,3 sets of batteries!! even brand new duracell digital batteries are TESTING 90% good, but warning indicator flashes after approx 20 pics....or 15 mins.reading of LCD menus...is it a faulty sensor?
Canon claims this is "UNUSUAL"...HUH?!..(please read discussions).
More on CANON later...*
This camera is really fun to PLAY with.
The BATTERY COVER DOOR IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE PROPERLY. FLIMSY HINGES,UNEXPLAINED (IN THE USER MANUAL) SIDEWAYS PLAY.
The little slider to toggle between shoot /diplay feels decidedly "loose"....or a problem waiting to happen?
Fiddling with various dim light settings I DID manage some fun shots in low light. More fiddling produced some interesting Macros....but much trial and error...the infra red beam seemed to "miss" 2/3 of the time.
*NOW FOR THE EXCITING PART.
I BOUGHT THIS BECAUSE MY OLD A310 suddenly went "BLIND".
Camera shop told me to throw it away. "You are lucky to have gotten 3 yrs. out of it...most last 2 yrs.") etc. etc.
GUESS WHAT?!...
Although Canon refuses to call it a RECALL the A310 (along with 36 other models of CANON camera and camcorder)are under "SERVICE ADVISORIES".
Means what? That even though out of warranty Canon will fix it free because of an identified defect with lens function.
(Also those who have previously paid for repair of same problem may be eligible for reimbursement of costs)
Calling them is the best method, because their web site is very coy and obscure until they tell you how to navigate to your needed "service advisory".
SO I was going to return the A570 when and if the A310 is fixed, BUT...I am falling in like with it!
EXCEPT FOR THAT PESKY LO-BATTERY INDICATOR....which is clearly faulty. But how many replacements would I have to test if the fault is in a batch of sensors CANON installed in all of them?
Oh yeah.... CANON claims:
"we do not make "throw-away" cameras, these are designed
for many many years of service....
of course, camera dealers are there to make $$"
As for their software for camera to PC transfer, I just tried something else first, as an experiment.
I used the USB cable from my old A310 (taking no chances there) and followed same old method. Pics transferred....BUT rather slowly, and now laptop is a bit slower than before....will see what happens next.
Anyway if this camera has to go back I maybe got to save the pics without completely destroying PC??
********INTERSTATE BATTERY SHOP HAS AA ALKALINE BATTERIES WITH THE REQUIRED AMOUNT OF JUICE! NOT AT ALL COSTLY EITHER********
Скроменый эксперт
30.11.2009
2/10
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Ужасно
After two years of owning this camera, it started sucking batteries- to the point that I couldn't take more than 10 pictures without having to replace them. I bought new rechargable batteries, new charger, regular AA batterities. Nothing worked. Finally, I contacted Canon- they said send it in. Now they want to charge me $100 to repair a $200 camera. Interestingly enough, I have two other friends that bought the same camera and are having the same problem. I'm not sure I'd buy a Canon again! Looking at the reviews of other canon cameras, it looks like this issue comes up again and again... Why waste my money?
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11.12.2008
6/10
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Плохо
Pluses:
- Shutter lag is reduced big time over early Powershot models. It really isn't too much of a problem anymore. But it takes the flash forever to charge up with only 2 AA cells running the show.
- Flash exposures, particularly at macro settings, are better than older Powershots. Canon really got this right - in "party mode", and in macro (which I use a lot) the camera will get it right every time.
- A bit more aggressive about increasing the "film speed" in auto mode. My old A70 always tried to expose everything at "ASA" 50, even in low light, and I was always manually setting it to "ASA" 200 or 400 and forgetting to set it back. You can leave the A570 on "Auto" more of the time, and not worry about accidentally getting a whole day's worth of grainy, washed-out pictures at "ASA" 200. There is an "AHA HI" setting.
- The image stabilization seems to work just fine.
Minuses:
- Power management is a complete disaster. I will never buy a Canon Powershot again. You will not be able to shoot with it without several sets of spare batteries. I can get only about 30 to 50 exposures off a pair of 2300 MaH NiMh's, and only 10 or 20 off a pair of Alkalines. The low battery indicator comes on almost immediately after the first few exposures. Canon made a big mistake going from 4-AA to 2-AA power for its cameras. I only ended up with the A570is because Canon offered to trade in my defective A-70 for it at a low price.
- Optics are a bit better than older Powershots, but that's not saying much. Some distortion and aberration at full aperture, and telephoto zooms look like crap. Stopped down at wide aperture, it's fine.
- Still the same puny sub-pencil-eraser sized 1/2.5 sensor as earlier Powershots. "High ASA" exposures are still noisy.
- Shutter lag is reduced big time over early Powershot models. It really isn't too much of a problem anymore. But it takes the flash forever to charge up with only 2 AA cells running the show.
- Flash exposures, particularly at macro settings, are better than older Powershots. Canon really got this right - in "party mode", and in macro (which I use a lot) the camera will get it right every time.
- A bit more aggressive about increasing the "film speed" in auto mode. My old A70 always tried to expose everything at "ASA" 50, even in low light, and I was always manually setting it to "ASA" 200 or 400 and forgetting to set it back. You can leave the A570 on "Auto" more of the time, and not worry about accidentally getting a whole day's worth of grainy, washed-out pictures at "ASA" 200. There is an "AHA HI" setting.
- The image stabilization seems to work just fine.
Minuses:
- Power management is a complete disaster. I will never buy a Canon Powershot again. You will not be able to shoot with it without several sets of spare batteries. I can get only about 30 to 50 exposures off a pair of 2300 MaH NiMh's, and only 10 or 20 off a pair of Alkalines. The low battery indicator comes on almost immediately after the first few exposures. Canon made a big mistake going from 4-AA to 2-AA power for its cameras. I only ended up with the A570is because Canon offered to trade in my defective A-70 for it at a low price.
- Optics are a bit better than older Powershots, but that's not saying much. Some distortion and aberration at full aperture, and telephoto zooms look like crap. Stopped down at wide aperture, it's fine.
- Still the same puny sub-pencil-eraser sized 1/2.5 sensor as earlier Powershots. "High ASA" exposures are still noisy.
Скроменый эксперт
27.12.2009
2/10
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I had one of these for just over one year when the power circuitry failed. The symptom is that the camera will power down after less than a minute even with new or fully charged batteries. From my research, this is a wide-spread failure mode for this camera. Communicated with Canon. No joy. I loved the camera while it lasted but I won't do business with a company that will not support their product. I've had six Canon's over the past few years. But unlikely to buy another.
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28.01.2008
10/10
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Великолепно
I'm one of those people that over research every purchase. Using Amazon and DPReview.com (now owned by Amazon) I narrowed my search down to the A570IS as the perfect camera for my teenage daughter. It has a very decent features set, an image stabilized lens, and is considered by reviewers a great value. What is amazing about this camera is the level of control you have--from totally automatic to full manual exposure and manual focus. At 7.1 MP, it takes great pictures but don't expect it to compare to a digital SLR of the same resolution--I compared a mountain landscape taken with the A570IS to my 6.3 MP digital SLR and the SLR clearly wins. This difference would not be noticeable at 4x6 or 5x7 prints but probably would at 8x10.
My daughter has been delighted with the camera. At the same time, I bought my wife a Nikon Coolpix L point and shoot camera at about the same price point ($150 at Fred Meyer). It had the key feature of optical image stabilization so I was more tempted than I should of been. Unfortunately, I bought this camera more on the spur of the moment after a very short (for me) research effort. This camera was dreadful largely because you have no control over ISO--the Coolpix would increase the ISO under most indoor conditions and the resulting pictures were noisy beyond belief. I returned the Coolpix for a refund and ordered another A570IS from Amazon. My advice to anyone that reads this review is to make sure that you have some control over the camera's ISO setting because on these small-sensor shooters, noise can be a real problem over ISO 200. Typically, the Auto mode on small cameras will increase ISO to 400 and beyond so I recommend owners use the P or Program mode to shoot most of their pictures so they can keep the ISO at 80, 100, or 200. Canon's DIGIC III processor does a pretty good job of managing the trade offs between increasing ISO and noise reduction.
What's great about the A570IS:
Control: amost prosumer level of control:
Flash exposure compensation
Choice of metering
Fully manual capability
Battery life with properly charged NiMH batteries
Image stabilization really works--I did a series of test photos
Decent user interface
Histogram (use it!)
Viewfinder (has one)
Shot-to-shot delays decently low if not using flash
On time less than 1 second
Autofocus reasonably fast (has focus assist in dim light)
What's not so great about A570IS:
Battery life if batteries not properly charged
Display looks a bit on the low-rez side
4X zoom could be a bit wider angle for my tastes
Noisy above ISO 200 but this is largely true for all small digicams
Weak batteries can increase shot-to-shot delay waiting for flash to recharge
My daughter has been delighted with the camera. At the same time, I bought my wife a Nikon Coolpix L point and shoot camera at about the same price point ($150 at Fred Meyer). It had the key feature of optical image stabilization so I was more tempted than I should of been. Unfortunately, I bought this camera more on the spur of the moment after a very short (for me) research effort. This camera was dreadful largely because you have no control over ISO--the Coolpix would increase the ISO under most indoor conditions and the resulting pictures were noisy beyond belief. I returned the Coolpix for a refund and ordered another A570IS from Amazon. My advice to anyone that reads this review is to make sure that you have some control over the camera's ISO setting because on these small-sensor shooters, noise can be a real problem over ISO 200. Typically, the Auto mode on small cameras will increase ISO to 400 and beyond so I recommend owners use the P or Program mode to shoot most of their pictures so they can keep the ISO at 80, 100, or 200. Canon's DIGIC III processor does a pretty good job of managing the trade offs between increasing ISO and noise reduction.
What's great about the A570IS:
Control: amost prosumer level of control:
Flash exposure compensation
Choice of metering
Fully manual capability
Battery life with properly charged NiMH batteries
Image stabilization really works--I did a series of test photos
Decent user interface
Histogram (use it!)
Viewfinder (has one)
Shot-to-shot delays decently low if not using flash
On time less than 1 second
Autofocus reasonably fast (has focus assist in dim light)
What's not so great about A570IS:
Battery life if batteries not properly charged
Display looks a bit on the low-rez side
4X zoom could be a bit wider angle for my tastes
Noisy above ISO 200 but this is largely true for all small digicams
Weak batteries can increase shot-to-shot delay waiting for flash to recharge
Скроменый эксперт
06.09.2009
4/10
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My wife and I each bought one of these for backup/pocket cameras after being very happy with an older A series Canon. Out of the box, this is lot of camera for the money, impressive feature set and image processing. The image stabilization is hardly noticeable so it's hard to count it as a feature. However, both cameras need to be replaced due to mechanical and electronic issues after moderate use: camera one, the lens outer shutters get stuck part way open; camera two, always shows "battery low" and has dust spots on the image sensor. They will cost more to repair than they are worth, and frankly, why put money into such an unreliable camera?
We've had Canon's for a long long time but this one has us thinking about other brands.
We've had Canon's for a long long time but this one has us thinking about other brands.
Скроменый эксперт
17.09.2007
2/10
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Ужасно
I purchased this camera as a travel camera to take on an upcoming trip. My other camera is a Nikon D80. I read lots of reviews for the Canon point & shoot cameras and decided to give this one a try because of the image stabilization. This is my first Canon camera since my old 35mm Canon Snappy. I've taken it out on a couple of shoots before our trip.
Pros:
* Very small and light, easy to carry around.
* Takes regular AA batteries which is great if your rechargable batteries run out of juice during a trip. I do recommend buying high quality rechargables though.
* Produces very vivid colors which equal great photos.
* Has image stabilizer which is a very nice feature in a camera under $150!
Cons:
* The time it takes to get ready between shots with the flash is waaaay too long. By the time it is ready again, the moment has passed or the subjects have moved on or changed their expressions because of the long wait..."oh hang on...just a minute...stay right there..." That doesn't work.
* Very close to impossible to see the screen in sunlight (even with a glare reducer/protective film). No problem one might say, there is a viewfinder...see next con...
* The viewfinder is not true to what you actually take a picture of...useless if you are zooming for sure!
* No battery life indicator that I have found.
I wouldn't buy this particular camera if I had it to do over again for my needs. I also had a problem with it right out of the box (an apparent spec of dust is inside the lens which requires shipping it to Canon to be fixed...not a very good start for me with my Canon experience). The customer service guy at Canon was very nice however. It should take about 10 days to 2 weeks to get the camera back. It was purchased to take on a trip this weekend so all of the pictures will have a dust spec shadow in them. To me, the importance of the cons outweighs the importance of the pros. Most cameras today do take great pictures. The viewfinder is basically useless and the screen is too hard to see outdoors. No matter how vivid and nice the pictures are capable of being, if you can't frame your picture and even make sure the subject is in the picture because you can't see the viewfinder in the light...what's the point? If you are going to use this mostly in overcast or indoor shots, it would be great and that is where the image stablization comes in handy but then you have to wait for the flash. If you have to use the flash much, patience is required because you can't take more than one fast.
If I did it all over again, I wouldn't get this camera simply because it doesn't fit with my needs. I'm sure others are very happy with it and that's great. Hopefully after I get back from our trip and have it repaired, I'll learn to like it too. I'm a huge online shopper but I would buy locally next time so that if there was a problem (like I have with the lens issue), I could return it directly to the store for an exchange. I won't purchase another camera from an online store but I will give Canon another try one day.
Pros:
* Very small and light, easy to carry around.
* Takes regular AA batteries which is great if your rechargable batteries run out of juice during a trip. I do recommend buying high quality rechargables though.
* Produces very vivid colors which equal great photos.
* Has image stabilizer which is a very nice feature in a camera under $150!
Cons:
* The time it takes to get ready between shots with the flash is waaaay too long. By the time it is ready again, the moment has passed or the subjects have moved on or changed their expressions because of the long wait..."oh hang on...just a minute...stay right there..." That doesn't work.
* Very close to impossible to see the screen in sunlight (even with a glare reducer/protective film). No problem one might say, there is a viewfinder...see next con...
* The viewfinder is not true to what you actually take a picture of...useless if you are zooming for sure!
* No battery life indicator that I have found.
I wouldn't buy this particular camera if I had it to do over again for my needs. I also had a problem with it right out of the box (an apparent spec of dust is inside the lens which requires shipping it to Canon to be fixed...not a very good start for me with my Canon experience). The customer service guy at Canon was very nice however. It should take about 10 days to 2 weeks to get the camera back. It was purchased to take on a trip this weekend so all of the pictures will have a dust spec shadow in them. To me, the importance of the cons outweighs the importance of the pros. Most cameras today do take great pictures. The viewfinder is basically useless and the screen is too hard to see outdoors. No matter how vivid and nice the pictures are capable of being, if you can't frame your picture and even make sure the subject is in the picture because you can't see the viewfinder in the light...what's the point? If you are going to use this mostly in overcast or indoor shots, it would be great and that is where the image stablization comes in handy but then you have to wait for the flash. If you have to use the flash much, patience is required because you can't take more than one fast.
If I did it all over again, I wouldn't get this camera simply because it doesn't fit with my needs. I'm sure others are very happy with it and that's great. Hopefully after I get back from our trip and have it repaired, I'll learn to like it too. I'm a huge online shopper but I would buy locally next time so that if there was a problem (like I have with the lens issue), I could return it directly to the store for an exchange. I won't purchase another camera from an online store but I will give Canon another try one day.
Скроменый эксперт
01.12.2009
6/10
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Плохо
I have had this camera for 2 years, and I have used it 3 times in the last year, because the batteries are always dead. I charge them, and the are dead in 5 minutes. It takes great pictures, if I could get a rechargeable lithium-ion in a "AA" size, I would never part with it. Now I can't find a good lithium camera, they look like they suck for the under $300 range.
Скроменый эксперт
15.02.2008
8/10
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Хорошо
I purchased this camera about 6 weeks ago and have had a chance to use it in a variety of situations. I was looking for a compact camera to take the place of my EOS 30D when I didn't want to carry the larger camera. I wanted something small enough to fit in my pocket - this camera is a bit large for that, but it does fit comfortably in my jacket pocket.
This camera shoots nice photos in the portrait and scenic modes. Color and sharpness is good, though it doesn't 'stand out' amoung other compact cameras I've seen. The LCD screen is a good size and makes for easy viewing of the photos. Controls are easy to use and laid out well.
As some others have noted, this is not a 'low light' camera. It's performance in low light situations is only average. In regular lighting situations, the camera performs well. The macro focus function is easy to access during shooting and the camera does a nice job on closeups. Access to the flash override is nice too when I don't want to use the flash, it's easy to shut off.
I have not yet used the IS feature, but looking more closely at some of my shots, it might have been a good idea. Some shots looked good on the LCD, but proved to be out of focus or shaky when viewed on a computer screen - I don't know if it was camera shake or focus problems, but the focus indicator did show the camera was in focus at the time the photo was taken.
My biggest complaints are these: battery life isn't all that great - even with nice high current rechargeables, this camera can't come close to my older Olympus C5050, which ran more than 3 times as long on 4 'AA' rechargeables. The other issue is the lag time between shots - first of all, even when the focus is locked, there is a lag sometime from the time you press the shutter to the time it fires - not good when shooting a moving child. Also, the downtime between shots is a bit longer than I would expect for a camera like this - even with brand new batteries. I would like to see Canon find a way to improve this.
I have used the video function, and for a little compact camera, it does a very nice job - 30fps. The microphone is nothing special and you won't get great audio, but if you want that, carry a camcorder. For a pocket camera and on the fly video it does nicely.
Overall a good camera, but I'll be looking to Canon to improve a bit in some areas the next time I buy a compact.
I would recommend this camera as one of the better compacts I've seen and used.
This camera shoots nice photos in the portrait and scenic modes. Color and sharpness is good, though it doesn't 'stand out' amoung other compact cameras I've seen. The LCD screen is a good size and makes for easy viewing of the photos. Controls are easy to use and laid out well.
As some others have noted, this is not a 'low light' camera. It's performance in low light situations is only average. In regular lighting situations, the camera performs well. The macro focus function is easy to access during shooting and the camera does a nice job on closeups. Access to the flash override is nice too when I don't want to use the flash, it's easy to shut off.
I have not yet used the IS feature, but looking more closely at some of my shots, it might have been a good idea. Some shots looked good on the LCD, but proved to be out of focus or shaky when viewed on a computer screen - I don't know if it was camera shake or focus problems, but the focus indicator did show the camera was in focus at the time the photo was taken.
My biggest complaints are these: battery life isn't all that great - even with nice high current rechargeables, this camera can't come close to my older Olympus C5050, which ran more than 3 times as long on 4 'AA' rechargeables. The other issue is the lag time between shots - first of all, even when the focus is locked, there is a lag sometime from the time you press the shutter to the time it fires - not good when shooting a moving child. Also, the downtime between shots is a bit longer than I would expect for a camera like this - even with brand new batteries. I would like to see Canon find a way to improve this.
I have used the video function, and for a little compact camera, it does a very nice job - 30fps. The microphone is nothing special and you won't get great audio, but if you want that, carry a camcorder. For a pocket camera and on the fly video it does nicely.
Overall a good camera, but I'll be looking to Canon to improve a bit in some areas the next time I buy a compact.
I would recommend this camera as one of the better compacts I've seen and used.
Скроменый эксперт
08.02.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
I am continually amazed with this camera. I have owned it for just over a year. They first year I just took quick snapshots. My husband bought me a 35mm SLR so I cam learn to use it and we will decide if we want to invest in a digital one.
As I am reading the book, I can apply all the techniques to this camera. I found the continuous shot function and LOVE it when photographing kids! Even with the highest resolution setting it still takes fairly quick shots! I am sure to get ONE with a smiling faces (I have 4 kids).
It also has a manual setting for a self-timer. So, if you want to family portrait and want several photos with one click of the button you can set it up!
You can download software to give this even more features (like motion sensor to photograph lightning)!
The disadvantage is that many of the features are hidden buried in the menus. There are so many that you can't remember them.
Each time you change the pre-set (indoor, kids & pets, etc). It resets to single shot with a flash - so you have to go back in and change it.
Also the auto face detect is not always accurate.
For a grab and go camera I was SHOCKED at the number of features it has and at the quality and sharpness of photos I could get.
As I am reading the book, I can apply all the techniques to this camera. I found the continuous shot function and LOVE it when photographing kids! Even with the highest resolution setting it still takes fairly quick shots! I am sure to get ONE with a smiling faces (I have 4 kids).
It also has a manual setting for a self-timer. So, if you want to family portrait and want several photos with one click of the button you can set it up!
You can download software to give this even more features (like motion sensor to photograph lightning)!
The disadvantage is that many of the features are hidden buried in the menus. There are so many that you can't remember them.
Each time you change the pre-set (indoor, kids & pets, etc). It resets to single shot with a flash - so you have to go back in and change it.
Also the auto face detect is not always accurate.
For a grab and go camera I was SHOCKED at the number of features it has and at the quality and sharpness of photos I could get.
Скроменый эксперт
07.09.2007
8/10
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Хорошо
I am an eBay seller - & this camera is my *Work Horse*... I got it to replace a $1K Sony Mavica FD95 SLR camera I'd used to get the job done for 6 years. And this Canon rose to the challenge. It not only takes stunningly beautiful pictures outdoors in nature (see my customer pictures) with crisp color & sharp focus - it also takes excellent, intricately focused, color true close-ups of sales merchandise in Program / Macro Mode. The Image Stabilizer feature holds things down nicely so that I can really nail a shot. The Mavica paid for itself in eBay sales & this camera is well on it's way to doing the same. To post merchandise I take 100-200 pictures at any one time, every few days with this camera - & it's performance is outstanding. It's easy to tell from the previews when I've taken a great picture. I don't open up what look like super shots in Windows & get a bad surprise, as my Samsung S730 is prone to deliver.
My first major complaint is, after I take a large handful of pictures where I have to repeatedly adjust the depth of the Zoom -- the camera tends to get confused, loses its ability to focus, & starts taking blurry pictures one after another. This happens both indoors & outdoors. Whenever I find its lost its grip on its focus - I turn it off, then turn it back on again, reset my settings, & all is well - until next time. Restarting it in this way is the only thing that works. That's frustrating, but it's easy to tell when it's gone off track, & it's a simple fix to get it back in line again.
My second major complaint is most of it's outdoor videos run from poor to fair, at best. My .AVI clips shot across the Lake look like rippling streams of colorful confetti... Absolutely awful. The movies lack a certain sharp definitive crispness, both indoors & out. Breezy days sound like a hurricane. Voice is muffled. All of my videos are full of distracting clicks & clacks, because the camera case creaks & groans with every little movement & breeze - *and* - you cannot turn the Sound OFF. It has better video than similarly priced Kodak cameras I checked out. But my Samsung S730 wins out over this camera in Video Mode, hands down--so I use the Samsung for my "cam corder". And the Canon for my eBay camera.
I would really like to have seen at least SOME emphasis on in-camera picture & video processing - & less technology dedicated to paper photo printing. I also wish Canon included more unique color settings in the My Colors Menu. It's not a camera geared toward the creative mind. I am a webmaster, & an eBay seller... & I'm not into printing piles of paper pictures to store away in boxes & books that take up space... at all. My photo albums & "brag books" are stored on SD Cards. But, when it comes to taking attractive, sharply detailed, accurate pictures to get REAL work done & score sales - this camera is second to none.
My first major complaint is, after I take a large handful of pictures where I have to repeatedly adjust the depth of the Zoom -- the camera tends to get confused, loses its ability to focus, & starts taking blurry pictures one after another. This happens both indoors & outdoors. Whenever I find its lost its grip on its focus - I turn it off, then turn it back on again, reset my settings, & all is well - until next time. Restarting it in this way is the only thing that works. That's frustrating, but it's easy to tell when it's gone off track, & it's a simple fix to get it back in line again.
My second major complaint is most of it's outdoor videos run from poor to fair, at best. My .AVI clips shot across the Lake look like rippling streams of colorful confetti... Absolutely awful. The movies lack a certain sharp definitive crispness, both indoors & out. Breezy days sound like a hurricane. Voice is muffled. All of my videos are full of distracting clicks & clacks, because the camera case creaks & groans with every little movement & breeze - *and* - you cannot turn the Sound OFF. It has better video than similarly priced Kodak cameras I checked out. But my Samsung S730 wins out over this camera in Video Mode, hands down--so I use the Samsung for my "cam corder". And the Canon for my eBay camera.
I would really like to have seen at least SOME emphasis on in-camera picture & video processing - & less technology dedicated to paper photo printing. I also wish Canon included more unique color settings in the My Colors Menu. It's not a camera geared toward the creative mind. I am a webmaster, & an eBay seller... & I'm not into printing piles of paper pictures to store away in boxes & books that take up space... at all. My photo albums & "brag books" are stored on SD Cards. But, when it comes to taking attractive, sharply detailed, accurate pictures to get REAL work done & score sales - this camera is second to none.
Скроменый эксперт
09.01.2008
10/10
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Великолепно
I bought this camera for my wife. This is our second Canon (I have been using an S3 IS for little over a year now). We were looking for a small point-n-shoot and considered many options between Sony, Nikon, Canon, Panasonic and Olympus based upon user reviews, product features etc. I don't need to tell you how this camera outdid all others (other people have done a great job already, besides camera's ranking on Amazon speaks for itself). Best features and cheap price sealed the deal for us.
We have been enjoying our S3 IS, as I said, for more than a year. We travelled a lot last year and have lots of sweet memories preserved in some awesome snaps (many of them breathtakingly beautiful). This year we wanted to go for something smaller for Indoor ocassions (parties, marriages, birthdays etc.) and spent close to 3 months visiting stores and online shopping sites. I am in technical trade and like to evaluate everything the same way before I buy it. For my wife, compactness and ease-of-use are top priority. From a technical standpoint, we are poles apart. She likes things to be simple, while for me a product needs to pack lot of features. So you can imagine how hard it is for us to decide on buying something. However, with Canon Powershot 570IS, it was a different story altogether. We both found what we were looking for. It packs lot of good features (manual controls for shutter/speed/exposure etc., viewfinder for ease of shooting in broad daylight, red-eye reduction, Face-priority AF, Program and Manual modes for complete shooting flexibility, decent battery consumption, in-camera editing tools etc. etc. etc. ... and my favorite, Image Stabalization), yet it is easy to use and carry around.
I read all the -ve reviews on Amazon about A570 IS, but, am sorry to say, I do not agree with even one of them. These seem to come from people who have very high expectations from a very low price (even at that this camera is a decent performer, believe me).
We were fortunate to find a store where we could actually test and compare the quality of pictures taken from all the models that we had on our consideration list. In our budget and expectations, the other strong contenders included Sony Cybershot DSC W80 and Panasonic DMC-FX10. This camera beat them on 95% of the fronts.
I hope others get to enjoy this camera as we have. It is compact, simple to use yet packed with very competitive features at a very reasonable price.
We have been enjoying our S3 IS, as I said, for more than a year. We travelled a lot last year and have lots of sweet memories preserved in some awesome snaps (many of them breathtakingly beautiful). This year we wanted to go for something smaller for Indoor ocassions (parties, marriages, birthdays etc.) and spent close to 3 months visiting stores and online shopping sites. I am in technical trade and like to evaluate everything the same way before I buy it. For my wife, compactness and ease-of-use are top priority. From a technical standpoint, we are poles apart. She likes things to be simple, while for me a product needs to pack lot of features. So you can imagine how hard it is for us to decide on buying something. However, with Canon Powershot 570IS, it was a different story altogether. We both found what we were looking for. It packs lot of good features (manual controls for shutter/speed/exposure etc., viewfinder for ease of shooting in broad daylight, red-eye reduction, Face-priority AF, Program and Manual modes for complete shooting flexibility, decent battery consumption, in-camera editing tools etc. etc. etc. ... and my favorite, Image Stabalization), yet it is easy to use and carry around.
I read all the -ve reviews on Amazon about A570 IS, but, am sorry to say, I do not agree with even one of them. These seem to come from people who have very high expectations from a very low price (even at that this camera is a decent performer, believe me).
We were fortunate to find a store where we could actually test and compare the quality of pictures taken from all the models that we had on our consideration list. In our budget and expectations, the other strong contenders included Sony Cybershot DSC W80 and Panasonic DMC-FX10. This camera beat them on 95% of the fronts.
I hope others get to enjoy this camera as we have. It is compact, simple to use yet packed with very competitive features at a very reasonable price.
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