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Скроменый эксперт
25.01.2008
8/10
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First, this is my 3rd Canon digital camera. I also have owned Canon film cameras. This is the first time I have had a problem with a Canon camera.
I noticed that the battery life was very short from the day I received the A570IS camera - early December, 2007. This problem only got worse to the point that whether the rechargeable batteries were NEW or not so new (but good batteries I have been using in my Canon S2IS) the red battery light would come on after a relatively small number of pictures had been taken (the LED screen would not be usable, but I could snap a picture using the viewer). If I left charged batteries in the camera and turned it off, by the next morning the low battery indicator would come on. I called Canon support and the techie suggested I clean the battery contacts - first with a pencil eraser and, if that didn't help, by using a small amount of alcohol on a q-tip. I ended up trying both of these techniques and they helped some, but I still have the same problem with the battery light coming on after taking a relatively few shots. When I took the "low batteries" out of the A570IS and tested them, they would show that they were almost fully charged. Next I took 4 of these batteries that would not work in my Powershot A570IS because of "low battery" and put them in my Canon S2IS. The S2IS camera worked fine with these same batteries and did not show "low battery". Therefore, I knew it was not the batteries and that the problem was with the camera. I was all set to send it to Canon for repair, but the techie suggested I return it to the vendor. So, on Monday 1/21 I contacted Amazon to exchange the camera and by Thursday 1/24 I had the replacement camera. I have not had time to check out the battery life, but am hopeful based on my past experience with Canon. I found it surprisingly easy to work with both Canon and Amazon support to resolve my issues (fingers crossed).
I noticed that the battery life was very short from the day I received the A570IS camera - early December, 2007. This problem only got worse to the point that whether the rechargeable batteries were NEW or not so new (but good batteries I have been using in my Canon S2IS) the red battery light would come on after a relatively small number of pictures had been taken (the LED screen would not be usable, but I could snap a picture using the viewer). If I left charged batteries in the camera and turned it off, by the next morning the low battery indicator would come on. I called Canon support and the techie suggested I clean the battery contacts - first with a pencil eraser and, if that didn't help, by using a small amount of alcohol on a q-tip. I ended up trying both of these techniques and they helped some, but I still have the same problem with the battery light coming on after taking a relatively few shots. When I took the "low batteries" out of the A570IS and tested them, they would show that they were almost fully charged. Next I took 4 of these batteries that would not work in my Powershot A570IS because of "low battery" and put them in my Canon S2IS. The S2IS camera worked fine with these same batteries and did not show "low battery". Therefore, I knew it was not the batteries and that the problem was with the camera. I was all set to send it to Canon for repair, but the techie suggested I return it to the vendor. So, on Monday 1/21 I contacted Amazon to exchange the camera and by Thursday 1/24 I had the replacement camera. I have not had time to check out the battery life, but am hopeful based on my past experience with Canon. I found it surprisingly easy to work with both Canon and Amazon support to resolve my issues (fingers crossed).
Скроменый эксперт
20.08.2007
8/10
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I'm an amateur photographer, and bought this camera to replace my old HP Photosmart 850 that cost $400 4 years ago (and took fantastic pics until it died). This Canon fit all my requirements:
1) takes regular AA batteries
2) simple point-and-shoot, but with manual adjustments when I want them
3) image stabilization
4) takes an SD card
5) smaller than the HP, so I can carry it around easier
My initial pics were a little disappointing. In low light on Auto mode, the camera adds enormous amounts of noise in dark areas, and in some cases the pics were way too bright. I did get some pretty good pics by turning the flash off and playing with the manual controls, and it was clear that the image stabilization was helping. Still, that first night I considered sending the camera back for the much cheaper A530.
The next day I took some outdoor shots and was totally blown away by the quality of them. Unbelievable clarity for a point-and-shoot, with very true-to-life, vivid colors.
Now that I've spent a few days experimenting with the manual controls, I can say that I'm VERY pleased with the A570. If you're just hanging out with friends or family and want decent pics, go with something a little cheaper and smaller like the A530 -- you'll still get great pics in good lighting, and acceptable pics in low lighting. But if you are interested in photography and want more control (but aren't ready for to invest in a DSLR), this camera's a steal.
Pros:
* manual controls
* beautiful photos in good lighting
* image stabilization
Cons:
* unremarkable low-light shots on auto mode
* not as small as some point-and-shoots
* zoom control is not as easy to reach as most cameras
* battery/memory card door is bizarrely designed, and I'm not confident that it will last the life of the camera
* some convoluted picture mode choices, like not allowing users to control ISO settings when shooting on Auto -- you have to choose a different mode to get the noise down to an acceptable level in low light. It would seem easier just to make the Auto setting a little more configurable, and have fewer overall mode choices (this is how the HP was -- WAY easier).
Nice little bonus: I recently started scuba diving, and the underwater housing for this camera is much cheaper than for many others I've seen.
1) takes regular AA batteries
2) simple point-and-shoot, but with manual adjustments when I want them
3) image stabilization
4) takes an SD card
5) smaller than the HP, so I can carry it around easier
My initial pics were a little disappointing. In low light on Auto mode, the camera adds enormous amounts of noise in dark areas, and in some cases the pics were way too bright. I did get some pretty good pics by turning the flash off and playing with the manual controls, and it was clear that the image stabilization was helping. Still, that first night I considered sending the camera back for the much cheaper A530.
The next day I took some outdoor shots and was totally blown away by the quality of them. Unbelievable clarity for a point-and-shoot, with very true-to-life, vivid colors.
Now that I've spent a few days experimenting with the manual controls, I can say that I'm VERY pleased with the A570. If you're just hanging out with friends or family and want decent pics, go with something a little cheaper and smaller like the A530 -- you'll still get great pics in good lighting, and acceptable pics in low lighting. But if you are interested in photography and want more control (but aren't ready for to invest in a DSLR), this camera's a steal.
Pros:
* manual controls
* beautiful photos in good lighting
* image stabilization
Cons:
* unremarkable low-light shots on auto mode
* not as small as some point-and-shoots
* zoom control is not as easy to reach as most cameras
* battery/memory card door is bizarrely designed, and I'm not confident that it will last the life of the camera
* some convoluted picture mode choices, like not allowing users to control ISO settings when shooting on Auto -- you have to choose a different mode to get the noise down to an acceptable level in low light. It would seem easier just to make the Auto setting a little more configurable, and have fewer overall mode choices (this is how the HP was -- WAY easier).
Nice little bonus: I recently started scuba diving, and the underwater housing for this camera is much cheaper than for many others I've seen.
Скроменый эксперт
05.05.2008
6/10
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Having owned many Canon digital products in the past and finding them excellent, I purchased the A570 for a grab-shot camera and for use selling things on the web. It performed flawlessly, yielding excellent (sharp and crisp with great typical Canon clarity) 7+MP images as I'd expect "a Canon" to do. But, at about 25 shots with freshly charged 2500+ NiMH batteries, it signaled a low battery warning. I know these batteries were perfect and had just been fully conditioned and charged as well as having used them in another piece of photo gear with the batteries yielding a very long output. So I popped in two more new and freshly conditioned and charged 2500+ NiMH batteries and in about another 30 shots, the same warning came up on the lcd screen. Knowing it was certainly not the batteries, I researched the web and discovered that some A570s are faulty in their ability of measuring remaining battery charge. They end up quitting well short of the number of shots they should get (the A570 is good for a minimum of 150-200+ shots per set of batteries even using the flash 50-60% of the time, and more without using flash). I clearly had a defective A570 and returned it to Amazon. Had it not been for the battery issue, I'd have held on to this camera in a heartbeat. It does everything well in my tests shots (macro, flash, no flash, low light, etc) . If you get one that won't fall short on thinking it is out of battery power long before it really is, this camera for under $150 is worth every penny and a steal.
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19.04.2009
6/10
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So far the camera works fine. But I am finding that the flash takes much longer to get ready in between shots than other digital cameras I've had. This is the first one I've purchased that uses AA batteries instead of a special rechargable battery that is specifically for cameras.
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13.05.2008
10/10
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CANON A570 IS
Listen, I"m no camera expert but, this camera takes GREAT PICTURES AND VIDEOS day or night it really doesn't matter. Easy to use in every way. I love the dial on the top with preset functions for picture settings and video, just rotate it for pictures at night or day etc. or to switch to the video setting. This makes doing anything a snap.
The AA rechargeable batteries last until I completely fill the 4gb sdhc card I installed to increase its memory and then I still have enough battery power to transfer those 4gb to my pc.
Time in between pictures can be a little long in low light conditions but, In sunlight I can snap pictures consecutively with about a 2 second delay. Overall I highly recommend this camera. The pictures and videos it takes are crisp, clear, true to life and well large enough to view on my 42" lcd tv and look fantastic.
I take pictures of my kid at the park and you know kids never stay still, no problem. The image stabilazation is fantastic. I always get good shots even when he's throwing a ball.
If you want a really good, dependable camera that takes AA batteries so you'll never run out of power as long as you have rechargeable batteries on hand (cheap power),lots of extra storage with the sd or sdhc capability, crisp, great looking pictures and videos then Buy this camera you'll love it.
It does everything I need a camera to do superbly!
Listen, I"m no camera expert but, this camera takes GREAT PICTURES AND VIDEOS day or night it really doesn't matter. Easy to use in every way. I love the dial on the top with preset functions for picture settings and video, just rotate it for pictures at night or day etc. or to switch to the video setting. This makes doing anything a snap.
The AA rechargeable batteries last until I completely fill the 4gb sdhc card I installed to increase its memory and then I still have enough battery power to transfer those 4gb to my pc.
Time in between pictures can be a little long in low light conditions but, In sunlight I can snap pictures consecutively with about a 2 second delay. Overall I highly recommend this camera. The pictures and videos it takes are crisp, clear, true to life and well large enough to view on my 42" lcd tv and look fantastic.
I take pictures of my kid at the park and you know kids never stay still, no problem. The image stabilazation is fantastic. I always get good shots even when he's throwing a ball.
If you want a really good, dependable camera that takes AA batteries so you'll never run out of power as long as you have rechargeable batteries on hand (cheap power),lots of extra storage with the sd or sdhc capability, crisp, great looking pictures and videos then Buy this camera you'll love it.
It does everything I need a camera to do superbly!
Скроменый эксперт
13.03.2009
10/10
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This camera has everything you can ask for in a small, easy to use digital camera. It is not as small as some other cameras but it makes up for it with its outstanding image quality.
I think this is an amazing camera and an instant classic. Canon always have best image quality compared to other brands and this camera is a prime example of this trend.
Highly recommended.
I think this is an amazing camera and an instant classic. Canon always have best image quality compared to other brands and this camera is a prime example of this trend.
Highly recommended.
Скроменый эксперт
11.10.2008
4/10
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My previous camera was a digital Canon PowerShot A70. Had it for 5 years and it was great. One day it just quit working. With the cost to repair vs. the cost to buy new, we figured we'd just get the newest iteration of the A70, which seemed to be the Powershot A570IS. At just over $100, seemed like a great choice for us! Well, it has more mega pixels, and an extra zoom feature the A70 did not. It also takes 2 AA batteries instead of 4, and that's all great. However, the lag time between the time you press down the shutter and the time the picture actually "takes" is way too long, especially with human subjects. Also, the thing hogs batteries, AND does not give you much warning before it dies. There have been several disappointing situations where we've had no pictures of various occasions because of this annoying problem.
This NEVER happened with our A70, so I know Canon can do better!!!
This NEVER happened with our A70, so I know Canon can do better!!!
Скроменый эксперт
06.05.2008
10/10
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After weeks and weeks of research on digital cameras I finally took the plunge and switched from my dependable Pentax k1000 SRL film camera to the Canon Powershot 570a.
This is a great camera! One of my major concerns was price. I also wanted high megapixels, a large, clear LCD display, simplicity and ease of use, image stabelization and the ability to switch to manual mode if I so desire. With price being a concern I never thought I would find anything with the long list of options I wanted within my price range. At $130.00 this camera had all I was looking for and more!
The Powershot has so many extra options I'm still not done exploring all it has to offer. One thing I really enjoy is the various modes you can shoot in. Indoors, Outdoors, Macro, Landscape, Potrait, even Pets and Kids mode...its got everything. Compared to my old Pentax this camera is amazing. I have not even gotten to try using manual mode yet, I'm so busy experimenting with the various modes.
If you are switching from a film camera this one is a great choice. In switching to digital, for me this is not a camera I will need to upgrade any time soon. There is plently of room for me to grow and learn. I'll probably be experiementing with all the options auto mode has to offer for the next year before I even get around to trying the manual mode!! This is a nice, easy to use camera that takes beautiful, professional looking pictures.
This is a great camera! One of my major concerns was price. I also wanted high megapixels, a large, clear LCD display, simplicity and ease of use, image stabelization and the ability to switch to manual mode if I so desire. With price being a concern I never thought I would find anything with the long list of options I wanted within my price range. At $130.00 this camera had all I was looking for and more!
The Powershot has so many extra options I'm still not done exploring all it has to offer. One thing I really enjoy is the various modes you can shoot in. Indoors, Outdoors, Macro, Landscape, Potrait, even Pets and Kids mode...its got everything. Compared to my old Pentax this camera is amazing. I have not even gotten to try using manual mode yet, I'm so busy experimenting with the various modes.
If you are switching from a film camera this one is a great choice. In switching to digital, for me this is not a camera I will need to upgrade any time soon. There is plently of room for me to grow and learn. I'll probably be experiementing with all the options auto mode has to offer for the next year before I even get around to trying the manual mode!! This is a nice, easy to use camera that takes beautiful, professional looking pictures.
Скроменый эксперт
07.01.2009
10/10
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Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Great Camera! Fantastic Photos! Good Price! Easy and simple to use in many different photo situations. I really found having both an LCD and an Optical Viewfinder a great feature. Optical Viewfinder is an advantage when taking photos in bright sunlight and the LCD has an advantage in indoor or dim lighting conditions. The AA Batteries, that power this unit, can be purchased almost anywhere in the world and spares are easy to carry. One does not have to worry about having to charge a battery.
Great Camera! Fantastic Photos! Good Price! Easy and simple to use in many different photo situations. I really found having both an LCD and an Optical Viewfinder a great feature. Optical Viewfinder is an advantage when taking photos in bright sunlight and the LCD has an advantage in indoor or dim lighting conditions. The AA Batteries, that power this unit, can be purchased almost anywhere in the world and spares are easy to carry. One does not have to worry about having to charge a battery.
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17.09.2008
10/10
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I shoot video documentaries in HD with surround sound. From time to time I have a need for a decent still camera. After reading numerous reviews on respected photography websites, I decided I wanted a Canon A-series camera (excellent optics, very flexible manual control, AA battery operation) rather than a bulky SLR. In addition the most significant improvement in the past 5 years is image stabilization, with Canon's optical stabilization considered the best. Okay, that makes the choice of camera obvious--the A570.
Great cam, though not as tiny as many. Still, it's easier to hold and produces fantastic shots. Downside--it eats AA alkaline cells for breakfast, so take spares, or switch to NiMh cells and triple your capacity. Best of all worlds this way, and you can still use alkalines in an emergency.
This model number has been replaced by follow-on models, but my suggestion is to find either this camera or its direct replacements.
Great cam, though not as tiny as many. Still, it's easier to hold and produces fantastic shots. Downside--it eats AA alkaline cells for breakfast, so take spares, or switch to NiMh cells and triple your capacity. Best of all worlds this way, and you can still use alkalines in an emergency.
This model number has been replaced by follow-on models, but my suggestion is to find either this camera or its direct replacements.
Скроменый эксперт
12.04.2009
8/10
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i did research on this camera before i bought it and it hasn't let me down. it has a lot of freedom in adjusting to what you like. if you don't know or like manually messing with your camera you should get something slightly more simple. but i love it.
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16.06.2008
8/10
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I bought several of these for work. Good camera, takes good pictures. The only reason I don't give it five stars is that out of the box the clock battery was almost dead and it wouldn't keep the time in memory. I went online and Canon said that this was a problem - new battery for $5 solved the problem but shouldn't be required on a new camera. Why I like the Canon A- line and have bought about 6 of them in the last three years (A510, A530, A710) - 1) AA batteries are available everywhere. I use rechargables. 2) SD cards are inexpensive. If you get a camera with Memory Stick or XD, you will pay a lot more for memory. I picked up 2 GB cards for $15 each. 3) Good optical zoom of 4X. Digital zooms are essentially useless. 4) Good control layout and menus. Good grip on the camera for single hand use and they still have viewfinders which are good in very bright light. I would say I use the back display for about 80% of shots, but the viewfinder comes in handy.
The included 16 MB memory card is way too small to be practical, so budget for at least a 2 GB SD card. I carry the 16 MB for a spare in case I need to get about 5 more pictures (like the reserve in your car's gas tank, when you need it you really need it).
The included 16 MB memory card is way too small to be practical, so budget for at least a 2 GB SD card. I carry the 16 MB for a spare in case I need to get about 5 more pictures (like the reserve in your car's gas tank, when you need it you really need it).
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01.06.2008
8/10
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This is a great camera for beginners as well as more experienced camera buffs. I chose this model instead of the newer model available based on price and features. True, the newer model has 8.2 instead of 7.1 Megapixels, but honestly I don't think this makes much difference in picture quality. The other new feature causes the camera to "wait" until the subject smiles. To me this is more of a gimmick than anything else. After using the camera for a few weeks I found that the one drawback is the battery usage. The (2) AA batteries that came with the camera lasted two hours at best. Using Duracell Alkaline batteries I found that the batteries run down very quickly. I used up one set of batteries after taking a dozen shots in-doors with the flash. I'm thinking of investing in a battery charger. The camera is a little larger than the new "slim-line" styled cameras that are very popular. To me this is not a disadvantage, since I use the one side of the camera as a handle and it keeps my fingers away from the shutter. In bright sunlight, the display is difficult to see, but I was able to compose the shot through the viewfinder. The image stabilizer is the best feature on the camera, allowing the user to take distance shots without a tripod. I highly recommend this camera.
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15.08.2008
10/10
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I had purchased this camera for my husband, since he loves taking pictures, a couple of days before we left for Florida. When we got it, we made sure it worked by taking a couple of pictures. Unknown to us, the camera only worked inside and not outside. This of course we due to the fact that we received a used, already returned camera by accident. But this didn't help us in Florida. We wound up purchasing another camera (Kodak digital). When we returned from our trip, I emailed Amazon and they were awesome about the whole thing. What a relief to find a store that will not ask any questions and they will send you a new one, prior to you returning the old one. The next day, we received the new camera and, yes, it was brand new. I love this camera. It takes wonderful pictures and is easy to download pictures onto your computer. Much easier than the Kodak one that we purchased. Would totally recommend this camera and certainly purchase it through amazon.com, since they are the best in customer service.
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30.11.2007
4/10
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I'm weary from trying out 4 cameras - Canon A570, SD1000, SD850 and SD870. I actually had decided to go with A570 - I boxed the others up to return and was happy. However, by then, the 2 alkaline batteries that come with the camera had finally died and I replaced with the rechargable hi-quality batteries that were in my old, trusty Canon A85. The A570 rejected them and continually said "change battery!" So..I tried some other rechargables I had on hand - rejected those too! I even tried some plain alkaline batteries - it did accept those, but they were brand new. I don't understand it - my old A85 would take any batteries shoved in it, and my mom's A530 takes anything too with no issues at all. However, if after 3 tries, this camera only accepted brand new regular batteries, it just wasn't realistic to keep it. On the beach, heck - sand probably gets in the chamber of my A85 and it kept on truckin. I've read a few other people complain about this on A570, but not many, so maybe I got a lemon or maybe it was just me. In any case, I love the slightly bigger feel of this camera - it's actually easier for my husband to grip than the little compact cameras. I also found this camera to have a great standard layout of the play/camera switch, on/off button etc. And, it takes exceptional pictures for the price - really. It's bigger than the SD series which can be a good thing for my husband's big hands. But, the battery issue and the poor resolution screen just killed it for me. I couldn't see the screen from any angle except dead on center - viewing from the sides was total washout - the SD series screens were not that way at all. This screen washed out badly in bright sunlight outdoors and since I don't use viewfinder much, it just wouldn't work. Also, I found there to be a noticable lag time between flash shots that the SD series doesn't appear to experience.
Скроменый эксперт
21.04.2008
8/10
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As mentioned by numerous reviewers, the A570IS can be persnickety about batteries, but once it gets a pair it likes...battery life is quite acceptable. I strongly prefer a AA NiMH standardized power approach to a proprietary L-ion because I already have plenty of batteries and chargers to support the standard approach. The first set of batteries, it didn't like, but after recharging them with 2 different chargers, it got well over 100 pic's from the same set...go figure.
The Image Stabilization works well...far fewer 'blurries' with this camera than previous ones.
I like the movie mode so much I bought a 4gb, class 6 kingston high-speed SD/SDHC chip to use it as a camcorder substitute. George Lucas isn't worried, but it meets my minimal requirements at this time.
It's a bit big for a pocket camera, but wear cargo pants/shorts and it works great. BTW, tape the transparent LCD protector on to protect the LCD when it's in your pocket.
I'm no pro, but all those that write reviews rave about the picture quality and I have no reason to disagree.
I also don't disagree with those that grouse a bit about slow recover time in flash mode...in this area it's a musket, not a semi-automatic, so make that shot count.
This is my 3rd digicam and all in all it's a great value for handy, yet high quality photography.
The Image Stabilization works well...far fewer 'blurries' with this camera than previous ones.
I like the movie mode so much I bought a 4gb, class 6 kingston high-speed SD/SDHC chip to use it as a camcorder substitute. George Lucas isn't worried, but it meets my minimal requirements at this time.
It's a bit big for a pocket camera, but wear cargo pants/shorts and it works great. BTW, tape the transparent LCD protector on to protect the LCD when it's in your pocket.
I'm no pro, but all those that write reviews rave about the picture quality and I have no reason to disagree.
I also don't disagree with those that grouse a bit about slow recover time in flash mode...in this area it's a musket, not a semi-automatic, so make that shot count.
This is my 3rd digicam and all in all it's a great value for handy, yet high quality photography.
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31.07.2008
10/10
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After using my A570IS for something over six months I'm more and more impressed with it. Originally I thought that the Elf model would be better as it's a shirt pocket size unit. I've found that the little bulge on this model gives me a comfortable grip and it still fits in a pocket easily. Simple to use, a very good zoom lens and the Image Stabilization feature is excellent. I haven't had a blurry image yet. The picture quality is far superior to the camera that was replaced and I especially like the ability to crop a photo and then have it appear full size without a grainy appearance. Importing to iPhoto is very fast and simple. This camera's video capability really surprised me with its ease and picture quality. I recently recorded a video of our very young granddaughters that runs over eight minutes. How long a video does one need when it's so easy to string them together on a DVD? I'm really happy that I chose this camera.
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16.05.2008
10/10
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This is the camera that stays with me all the time.
This is a limited review because I only use a small number of the camera's features.
This Canon has all that I wanted in a small digital:
1. It has useful controls for choosing shutter speed, aperture and ISO.
2. It has a viewfinder; I don't have to struggle with the screen in sunlight.
3. It uses the cheap and widely available AA batteries. It uses a lot of them but I don't have to worry about keeping it charged.
4. It's small enough that I actually keep it with me.
5. The lens and other components combine to produce sharp, good quality pictures for any sensible use.
6. With common sense use of the pre-focus feature, shutter lag is negligible.
I found that the shutter priority mode (marked Tv) is nearly always enough control. The meter can be fooled by a bright window in the background but we have to use a bit of judgment. Who would want a bright light or window in the background of a picture any way?
I won't test the movie or gimmick features. That's not what I wanted the camera for. This one is a tiny, inexpensive tool and I like it a lot.
This is a limited review because I only use a small number of the camera's features.
This Canon has all that I wanted in a small digital:
1. It has useful controls for choosing shutter speed, aperture and ISO.
2. It has a viewfinder; I don't have to struggle with the screen in sunlight.
3. It uses the cheap and widely available AA batteries. It uses a lot of them but I don't have to worry about keeping it charged.
4. It's small enough that I actually keep it with me.
5. The lens and other components combine to produce sharp, good quality pictures for any sensible use.
6. With common sense use of the pre-focus feature, shutter lag is negligible.
I found that the shutter priority mode (marked Tv) is nearly always enough control. The meter can be fooled by a bright window in the background but we have to use a bit of judgment. Who would want a bright light or window in the background of a picture any way?
I won't test the movie or gimmick features. That's not what I wanted the camera for. This one is a tiny, inexpensive tool and I like it a lot.
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14.06.2008
10/10
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My second Canon Camera and it is perfect. I was looking for a quality, just above entry level digital camera and this was it. I purchased mine in December. So easy to navigate the features, and so many options and creative settings, that you can make some great photos. The video option is good enough for what little I do.
I loved mine so much that I bought another for my parents. They are not as camera savvy as me, but are able to use it effectively.
Biggest pros: big LCD, viewfinder, size, construction, picture quality, black and white setting, other color settings, software and ease of use, common sense menu and feature navigation, awesome photo previews after making settings, overall construction.
Cons: video setting is fine, but limited as to zooming distance. My intent was not to make too many vids.
Very satisfied. Will stay with Canon. I have a Rebel 2000 and loved that...same settings and options only on digital.
Well worth the price...blows away the Nikon CoolPix that I tried last year.
I loved mine so much that I bought another for my parents. They are not as camera savvy as me, but are able to use it effectively.
Biggest pros: big LCD, viewfinder, size, construction, picture quality, black and white setting, other color settings, software and ease of use, common sense menu and feature navigation, awesome photo previews after making settings, overall construction.
Cons: video setting is fine, but limited as to zooming distance. My intent was not to make too many vids.
Very satisfied. Will stay with Canon. I have a Rebel 2000 and loved that...same settings and options only on digital.
Well worth the price...blows away the Nikon CoolPix that I tried last year.
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08.02.2008
4/10
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well to start off i'd like to say i had to return this camera twice. the second time i got my money back. okay when i first received this camera i thought it was amazing! it was thin and everything, and one of the coolest things was when u turned ur camera the view/picture changed as well, awesome! however this camera was not made for me. i like to bring my camera everywhere i go and keep it in my pocket. so i went a few partys and of course i ended up dropping it and finally it started to have major problems with the shutter opening and closing. so i decided to return it after only having it 8 days. so i just got a replacement thinking it was the camera, well new years eve rolls around and i'm drunk and everything else and i drop it into my 16oz. solo cup, i mean it thin it fits perfectly and it of course stopped working correctly. so i returned it and got ym money back and purchased an olympus stylus 790 for like almost a hundred dollars more around $239 total cost compared to like $159 for the other camera i had. plus this one come sin colors and is flashy and is even smaller!!! best of all its guaranteed to work dropped form 5 feet and u can take it underwater down to 10 feet and even take pictures! i think this one is for life. so i def recommend it. however if thats a lil bit too pricy and ur only looking to purchase a camera for the occassional family event or gathering then u may consider to get the cannon, but make sure ur not clumsy like me and drop it or get it wet.
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20.07.2007
2/10
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I researched cameras like everyone else using the internet, talking to friend/family, and going into a few brick and mortar stores. I read several online reviews, both professionally done and from amateur photographers. First off, this camera is highly rated by several places. Obviously there is something to be said for that. However, in my hands this camera was a complete disapointment. I don't know if I just got a bad one or what, but I tried several settings, under several conditions, even had other people take photos, yet this camera produced a blurry image everytime. I never could achieve a very crisp image. I read the entire manual, used all the tweaks and everything. Most of the time the face recognition focus feature of the DIGIC III never even identified the faces in the shot. Typically it would focus on anything BUT the subject! Some people told me that Canon cameras tend to give a softened more "studio portrait" image. I don't know about that, but my old digital camera (although it is lower megapixel) produced a crisper image. This might be a good thing if that is what you are looking for.
This camera really left me baffled. It's pack with numerous features, too many almost. I mean do you really need that many functions in a point and shoot? I expected it to snap great photos right out of the box, but instead it took some tweaking to get decent photos. Either this camer is highly overrated, or I got a complete dud. In either case it either says something about people who are biased toward reviewing canon cameras ( I mean what manufacturers has 80%+ of their products get positive reviews?) or it says something about how fragile the mechanics in this camera are. I really wanted this to be the great camera everyone says it is, but it just wasn't for me.
BEST ADVICE: Buy from a retailer with a good return policy. Theres no single digital camera meant for everyone despite what anyone else says regarding it's performance, usefulness and fit to your needs. In more recent times, buying a camera seems to be on par with trying to find a pair of shoes that fit. (sigh) This one went back to Amazon.com. I hope they don't resell it to you!
This camera really left me baffled. It's pack with numerous features, too many almost. I mean do you really need that many functions in a point and shoot? I expected it to snap great photos right out of the box, but instead it took some tweaking to get decent photos. Either this camer is highly overrated, or I got a complete dud. In either case it either says something about people who are biased toward reviewing canon cameras ( I mean what manufacturers has 80%+ of their products get positive reviews?) or it says something about how fragile the mechanics in this camera are. I really wanted this to be the great camera everyone says it is, but it just wasn't for me.
BEST ADVICE: Buy from a retailer with a good return policy. Theres no single digital camera meant for everyone despite what anyone else says regarding it's performance, usefulness and fit to your needs. In more recent times, buying a camera seems to be on par with trying to find a pair of shoes that fit. (sigh) This one went back to Amazon.com. I hope they don't resell it to you!
Скроменый эксперт
16.11.2008
4/10
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At first blush, I liked the camera a lot - pretty good quality overall. But after using it for a bit, its biggest drawback was apparent - the battery life is terrible. It uses standard AAA batteries, but they just drain down so quickly. In almost a year that I have owned the camera, by my rough calculation, I must have spent half of the camera price in batteries. And I really don't take that many pictures, we only used it on family occassions and other trips once in a while. I would not recommend this camera.
Скроменый эксперт
29.07.2008
10/10
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What can I say other than I LOVE this camera. Especially after the CHDK hack for it. It unlocked all the cool features found normally on cameras 3-4 times this expensive or more! Like RAW capabilities, battery indicator, and extended life on the video mode to name a few.
This has become my little workhorse of a tool for casual to professional endeavors. For those who are looking to take EXCEPTIONAL pictures for pennies on the photo, this is YOUR camera. Hell, it is everyone's camera. Too many features to list (more so with the CHDK hack), very ergonomic and comfortable, runs best and longest on rechargable Ni-MH batteries.
I just ordered the the wide and tele lenses for this camera. The fact that you can do that with a $150 (avg.) camera is incredible! Definitely worth the purchase. I am thinking of getting another as a second or backup.
This has become my little workhorse of a tool for casual to professional endeavors. For those who are looking to take EXCEPTIONAL pictures for pennies on the photo, this is YOUR camera. Hell, it is everyone's camera. Too many features to list (more so with the CHDK hack), very ergonomic and comfortable, runs best and longest on rechargable Ni-MH batteries.
I just ordered the the wide and tele lenses for this camera. The fact that you can do that with a $150 (avg.) camera is incredible! Definitely worth the purchase. I am thinking of getting another as a second or backup.
Скроменый эксперт
17.02.2009
10/10
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Великолепно
Purchased camera for my niece. Found camera used online at a reasonable price. Had no problems. Received in a timely manner. Niece was very pleased. thank you
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