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Скроменый эксперт
20.12.2009
8/10
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perfect for my camera, very tidy, convenient, easy to carry around. takes up very little room. I would recommend it
Скроменый эксперт
18.06.2009
6/10
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Плохо
I purchased this camera about a year and a half ago after much research, and by and large I've been satisfied with it. It takes decent photos with little help or instruction. I found its modes and settings to be more complicated than the 'regular' cameras settings it seems to be trying to shield you from, but in most cases it functions best to just point and shoot anyway. My real gripe is that it went dead the other day and it will cost me at minimum a third what I paid for it to even be diagnosed. In searching for a solution(of which I tried all available to me), I found that this is hardly an isolated case with the midpriced Powershot cameras and to be honest I will be looking elsewhere for a replacement.
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06.07.2009
10/10
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The Canon A720IS is a nice little point and shoot camera. The Image Stabilizer is really nice, you can shoot pictures down to 1 second without blur when no action is in the picture. It sets itself up real reliably in the automatic mode, makes it nice for people that aren't photography smart. The zoom range is very adequate. One Con I'd mention (in reference to a XSi or XTi), it takes a couple seconds to set itself up, so if you're wanting to get fast action shots, you need to press the take button a second or two before the event. I carry this as a second camera in my laptop bag, it's much lighter and smaller than the XSi.
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24.09.2009
10/10
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I ordered it yesterday and it turned up today so top marks for that. A beautiful snug fit for my g10 and the little pocket on the front will be useful for spare cards. Also it is the perfect size for the camera, no point having bags of excess space for a compact, it is not a DSLR
Top marks for delivering exactly what i required and very quickly
Top marks for delivering exactly what i required and very quickly
Скроменый эксперт
13.07.2008
10/10
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Perfect pocket camera for taking on trips for someone who wants more control over their photos than the usual point and shoot. I have used it camping, boating, biking, hiking, flying, and for all sorts of other outdoor activities where a larger camera would be impractical. All controls accessible with one hand.
The program mode allows me to permanently suppress the flash (I almost never use it) and the image stabilization allows slow shutter speeds in low light conditions. The shutter priority, aperture priority, and manual modes give me all the flexibility I could want in setting exposures.
The combination of 6X optical zoom, 8 megapixels, image stabilization, and AA batteries cannot be found in any other camera this small and light. The optical viewfinder is great for bright conditions where the LCD screen is washed out. The viewfinder crops the actual image - you should zoom in tighter than you normally would.
The camera has a few flaws. At the higher ISO settings (800 and 1600 but also a little at 400) the images start to go a bit grainy (but still usually yield good quality up to 8x10 enlargements). The camera does not do well with regular alkaline battteries - the low battery indicator lights up early and the camera soon rejects the batteries even though they have plenty of power for other devices. I think it has to do with the battery's voltage characteristic. Rechargeable Lithium ion batteries, however, do very well in it. Alkalines are good for backup if nothing else is available. But these problems are small compared to the utility this camera provides in a small, inexpensive package.
If you have someone else using the camera who is not comfortable with all the settings available, you can simply switch it to auto mode and let them point and shoot.
The program mode allows me to permanently suppress the flash (I almost never use it) and the image stabilization allows slow shutter speeds in low light conditions. The shutter priority, aperture priority, and manual modes give me all the flexibility I could want in setting exposures.
The combination of 6X optical zoom, 8 megapixels, image stabilization, and AA batteries cannot be found in any other camera this small and light. The optical viewfinder is great for bright conditions where the LCD screen is washed out. The viewfinder crops the actual image - you should zoom in tighter than you normally would.
The camera has a few flaws. At the higher ISO settings (800 and 1600 but also a little at 400) the images start to go a bit grainy (but still usually yield good quality up to 8x10 enlargements). The camera does not do well with regular alkaline battteries - the low battery indicator lights up early and the camera soon rejects the batteries even though they have plenty of power for other devices. I think it has to do with the battery's voltage characteristic. Rechargeable Lithium ion batteries, however, do very well in it. Alkalines are good for backup if nothing else is available. But these problems are small compared to the utility this camera provides in a small, inexpensive package.
If you have someone else using the camera who is not comfortable with all the settings available, you can simply switch it to auto mode and let them point and shoot.
Скроменый эксперт
30.01.2009
6/10
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I purchased this to replace an old superzoom, thinking that since it offered similar features it would be a similar camera. That was probably wishful thinking on my part as I was badly disappointed. This is a great camera if you're upgrading from a standard point-and-shoot, but it's not yet out of its class.
Pros: many different shooting modes, enough to make a twiddler like me happy while keeping functionality easier. Lightweight and portable; I had no trouble slipping this into my admittedly-a-bit-large purse. Excellent picture quality although it felt very soft to me since I'm used to dSLRs and superzooms. Extremely good on batteries.
Cons: terrible optical viewfinder which not only presented me with less than 90% coverage but was skewed in addition. I am always having to retake because of parallax problems. The landscape option forces a different aspect ratio that is very hard to deal with when you tend to crop your shots back to a standard 3:2 aspect.
I'm selling this and going back to my superzoom, but if you're just after snapshots this camera will suit your needs perfectly.
Pros: many different shooting modes, enough to make a twiddler like me happy while keeping functionality easier. Lightweight and portable; I had no trouble slipping this into my admittedly-a-bit-large purse. Excellent picture quality although it felt very soft to me since I'm used to dSLRs and superzooms. Extremely good on batteries.
Cons: terrible optical viewfinder which not only presented me with less than 90% coverage but was skewed in addition. I am always having to retake because of parallax problems. The landscape option forces a different aspect ratio that is very hard to deal with when you tend to crop your shots back to a standard 3:2 aspect.
I'm selling this and going back to my superzoom, but if you're just after snapshots this camera will suit your needs perfectly.
Скроменый эксперт
04.08.2008
8/10
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I got this camera for Christmas. It is great for most types of photos. Consumer Reports recently listed this camera as a "best buy". Its predecessor, the A710, had also been a best buy. Canon seems to update their cameras every year, so my guess is that this camera's successor is due to be released within the next few months.
If you just want a point-and-shoot that does all the work for you, then keep this camera in "auto" mode and forget about all the other settings. If you are an experienced SLR photographer, go ahead and put it in manual mode for a near-SLR experience.
I have noticed that the lens does tend to slightly, but noticeably, curve straight vertical lines. Also, as with most point-and-shoot cameras, while the LCD screen is WYSIWYG, the viewfinder is not--especially when zoomed in.
Remember that for ALL auto-focus cameras, you should press the shutter button down half way so the camera can focus on the subject. Then press the shutter button down all the way to take the shot. This is no different than other point-and-shoot digital cameras.
One reviewer complained about getting blurry photos with this camera. I have not had any problems with blurry photos. If you have a broadband Internet connection, I have posted 433 photos online that I took with this camera during a recent vacation to Japan. As you will see, there are no blurry photos. To see the quality of the pictures that this camera takes, go to [...]
Recommended supplies: I bought the Tamrac 5290 Camera Bag for it, which holds the camera snugly and does a good job of protecting it from rain. If you would like to improve your photography skills, I recommend the book Understanding Exposure.
If you just want a point-and-shoot that does all the work for you, then keep this camera in "auto" mode and forget about all the other settings. If you are an experienced SLR photographer, go ahead and put it in manual mode for a near-SLR experience.
I have noticed that the lens does tend to slightly, but noticeably, curve straight vertical lines. Also, as with most point-and-shoot cameras, while the LCD screen is WYSIWYG, the viewfinder is not--especially when zoomed in.
Remember that for ALL auto-focus cameras, you should press the shutter button down half way so the camera can focus on the subject. Then press the shutter button down all the way to take the shot. This is no different than other point-and-shoot digital cameras.
One reviewer complained about getting blurry photos with this camera. I have not had any problems with blurry photos. If you have a broadband Internet connection, I have posted 433 photos online that I took with this camera during a recent vacation to Japan. As you will see, there are no blurry photos. To see the quality of the pictures that this camera takes, go to [...]
Recommended supplies: I bought the Tamrac 5290 Camera Bag for it, which holds the camera snugly and does a good job of protecting it from rain. If you would like to improve your photography skills, I recommend the book Understanding Exposure.
Скроменый эксперт
05.04.2008
4/10
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I got this camera with great excitement. It really did perform as advertised with the exception of the battery life. Maybe I got a lemon, but the little red battery indicator kept coming on way sooner than it should have. Yes, I understand from other reviewers that the little red light is not necessarily an indication that the batteries need to be changed right away, rather it means they may need to be changed soon. It didn't matter in my case, not long after the red light came on, the entire camera would poop out. Totally unacceptable for me. I would say I could take maybe 60 pictures and then the batteries would give out. I tried turn off IS and moving it to 5mp, I tried energy saving mode, I tried turning off the preview screen after only 20 seconds, believe me, I tried!
Pictures were quite sharp, the zoom worked very well. Colors looked good and accurate. Dynamic range isn't all that great as low light photos showed mostly dark and light areas with very few shades in between, but it's a point and shoot so I'll go easy on it here. My D40 creams this camera in this category, but I paid a lot more for that.
The camera is small enough, I was able to keep it in my jacket pocket and tote it around with no problems. I love the ability to stitch together panoramas, too bad I didn't get a chance to play with that feature. I also love the clarity of the videos that I made with this camera. Very clear, almost better than my camcorder! I never did find the feature that allows time delayed video creation but then again I didn't have this camera for long.
I won't be recommending this camera to anyone, but I won't give up on Canon since I know they have quality cameras. Maybe I'll give the A570IS a try.
Btw - if you use the "P" setting (Programmed Auto Exposure) and you move the setting of the flash down (making it a little less powerful) you can get the flash to fire every 3 seconds or so, maybe more if you set it lower. So you can get those shots of your little kids. There's also a continuous mode shooting which will allow the camera to continually take pictures as long as you hold the button down.
Pictures were quite sharp, the zoom worked very well. Colors looked good and accurate. Dynamic range isn't all that great as low light photos showed mostly dark and light areas with very few shades in between, but it's a point and shoot so I'll go easy on it here. My D40 creams this camera in this category, but I paid a lot more for that.
The camera is small enough, I was able to keep it in my jacket pocket and tote it around with no problems. I love the ability to stitch together panoramas, too bad I didn't get a chance to play with that feature. I also love the clarity of the videos that I made with this camera. Very clear, almost better than my camcorder! I never did find the feature that allows time delayed video creation but then again I didn't have this camera for long.
I won't be recommending this camera to anyone, but I won't give up on Canon since I know they have quality cameras. Maybe I'll give the A570IS a try.
Btw - if you use the "P" setting (Programmed Auto Exposure) and you move the setting of the flash down (making it a little less powerful) you can get the flash to fire every 3 seconds or so, maybe more if you set it lower. So you can get those shots of your little kids. There's also a continuous mode shooting which will allow the camera to continually take pictures as long as you hold the button down.
Скроменый эксперт
19.10.2009
10/10
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I am pleased with the product which gives adequate protection for my Power Shot.
I like the pouch for additional batteries and memory card. Good value buy.
I like the pouch for additional batteries and memory card. Good value buy.
Скроменый эксперт
13.01.2009
6/10
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Плохо
I love my 720IS. It takes great photos and I used it all the time.
However, it is somewhat annoying to use when the flash is required - it is incredibly slow, especially when the batteries are low.
However, if you are in good light conditions, outside or inside during the day with lots of sunshine, this isn't a problem at all, and the camera takes good photos with minimal effort. The auto mode is smart, has good auto-focus and face detection, the extra zoom (my old one had a 3x zoom), at 6x is just so handy. SD cards, even cheap ones have fantastic transfer rates and it rarely takes more than a minute or so to get all the photos off the camera with an SD card reader. This is far better than the compact flash I used to have.
The LCD screen is big (2.5 inch), bright and crisp, and is fine even during the day, although if it's quite bright, there is a viewfinder, unlike many other cameras these days.
You really can't go wrong unless you plan on regularly taking photos in low light conditions and then I would say that you should look elsewhere.
However, it is somewhat annoying to use when the flash is required - it is incredibly slow, especially when the batteries are low.
However, if you are in good light conditions, outside or inside during the day with lots of sunshine, this isn't a problem at all, and the camera takes good photos with minimal effort. The auto mode is smart, has good auto-focus and face detection, the extra zoom (my old one had a 3x zoom), at 6x is just so handy. SD cards, even cheap ones have fantastic transfer rates and it rarely takes more than a minute or so to get all the photos off the camera with an SD card reader. This is far better than the compact flash I used to have.
The LCD screen is big (2.5 inch), bright and crisp, and is fine even during the day, although if it's quite bright, there is a viewfinder, unlike many other cameras these days.
You really can't go wrong unless you plan on regularly taking photos in low light conditions and then I would say that you should look elsewhere.
Скроменый эксперт
24.10.2009
8/10
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The camera look bulky and my daughter does not like it, but she agrees that it takes good quality pictures.
Скроменый эксперт
08.04.2009
10/10
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This is my second Canon digital camera and my 720 IS had a problem with the optical focus and lens cover. Since this occurred 10 months into the warranty year, I contacted Canon online. They asked me to return the stripped camera with the necessary paper work, which i did. After receiving the camera, Canon Factory Service Center kept me informed of the status of my camera before and after the repairs. I was told when the camera was shipped. In addition, 3 months of warranty were added for the repaired parts. All of this happened within a week's time. I don't know what more I could ask from a service repair facility.
Of course, it would have been better if the repair had not been needed in such a short period of time but, given the need for repair, the service was excellent.
Of course, it would have been better if the repair had not been needed in such a short period of time but, given the need for repair, the service was excellent.
Скроменый эксперт
28.09.2009
10/10
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This memory cards works perfectly in my Canon PowerShot SD630. Since my camera is an older model, it's limited to 2GB. I'm happy with this purchase. Highly recommended.
Скроменый эксперт
08.03.2009
10/10
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I did a bit of researching for this camera and was a little put off by some of the negative reviews it had received. My dad reminded me that people who write long whining complaints usually have nothing better to do and to read the positive reviews instead. I went ahead and bought this camera and I am not disappointed in the least. I have had the best customer service from Canon ever so I will always stick with Canon. I use this camera for everything and take it diving as well, with an underwater case of course. The biggest whine I heard about the camera was the delay between pushing the shutter button and the image showing up. That has happened when the batteries where just about dead and every once in a while, but I hardly notice it. I don't see the big deal, the complainers just need to slow down and relax. It's only a picture. Overall, great camera!
Скроменый эксперт
17.07.2009
10/10
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I bought this for the A590IS and it fits perfectly, the quality of the case is very good, it has a belt clip with Velcro that's easy to take on or off and also has a shoulder strap and lanyard for your wrist, i will say it's a little bulky but this is for protecting the camera and i'd say if i dropped it with the camera inside, nothing would break, perfect fit and extra pocket's for batteries and mem cards.
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22.07.2009
10/10
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We bought this almost two years ago, after doing a lot of research.
It's been a terrific camera and is still going strong. I use it for photos & videos (we added a 4g Memory card), and my kids grab it to take pictures as well.
This was our first Canon camera but it won't be our last. We've been very happy with this purchase.
It's been a terrific camera and is still going strong. I use it for photos & videos (we added a 4g Memory card), and my kids grab it to take pictures as well.
This was our first Canon camera but it won't be our last. We've been very happy with this purchase.
Скроменый эксперт
09.12.2008
8/10
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i haven't gotten too into the camera as of yet, but have taken it to various odd places and just shot with the auto functions on it. haven't had too much of an issue with light or night, the zoom is fabulous!!! you can get out pretty far and it usually doesn't blur as far out as it goes depending on light/what you're looking at. does take longer to load for kid shots but it didn't really bother me i got great shots of my nieces and nephew running around. also did some video shots of them swimming which turned out fine a lot more than i expected out of a $200 camera for sure. i did a lot of research and this was the one recommended to me by a friend who has sold pictures he has taken on his dslr...i still researched it and from reviews of other products this one seemed the best (obviously i didn't review EVERYTHING but i looked at mostly canon and nikon, even scoped out a couple of kodaks but this one had best reviews) a lot of people seem to complain about load time or cameras eating batteries but i think this seems absolutely fine! so far, so great!
Скроменый эксперт
21.04.2009
8/10
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I have had this camera for a little over a year and a half and have never had a problem with it. It takes fabulous pictures. There are many settings which can be overwhelming, but I easily learned what was what. The battery life isn't that great, but I noticed it lasted awhile past the 'low battery' icon. Once I got rechargeable batteries I never had an issue with the battery life. The camera is a little larger, but it fit in my purse just fine. The zoom is larger on this camera than the slim cameras which is nice. Overall I am very happy with this camera.
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24.04.2009
10/10
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I can't get into any of the technical merits of this camera because I have no idea what any of it means. What i can tell you is that for an amateur to photography this camera is great! I bought it for my trip to Hawaii. It's easy to use and the pictures are amazing. You'll need to use rechargeable batteries and carry extras with you, but it's actually worth it since you can just recharge them. I really like this camera and recommend it if you just need to take pictures and are looking for something easy to use.
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13.01.2008
2/10
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After reading a lot of positive reviews online, I decided to order this camera from Amazon as a replacement of my previous one, an very old Canon G3. The following are my observations and comments:
1. The package arrived within a week under the superSaver ground delivery, but it show no sign of manufacturer's seal. The box can be open easily without openning the typical plastic wraps or breaking the manufacturer seals. Just wonder how Amazon guarantees, this camera I received is a brand new camera, or just a returned one.
2. The noise levels of the camera is just visibly high for indoor shots even at low ISO setting. I tried different setting on JPEG, fine, very fine, and different sizes. The noise remains visible regardless of ISO settings, even visible for outdoor shots in the dark/shaddy areas under low ISO settings.
3. The auto-focus is not very accurate. Thus, at 8MP the clarity and sharpness is just about the same as my 4MP G3. Since Image Stabilization is turned on, I'd wouldn't blame the clarity/sharpness reduction to unsteady hands.
4. There is a long delay of storing the image after each shot 3-4 seconds, if flash is used, the delay is even longer, even using the high speed SD cards, 133X. This delay is much longer than my G3.
5. The battery came with the package last only for about 40 shots and two 15 seconds video clips and then started giving me low battery warning.
6. The Canon software came with the camera is compatable to G3 but it is somewhat awkward and requires a very different download process from that of Canon G3. Definitley, one will have to learn to adapt to the new process.
I'd say, this camera is only good enough for very casual photography, especially, if your main viewing is printed formats which are less than or equal to 8X11. You might also need serious noise reduction post-processing to correct the grainy images.
Given this experience, I think I'm going to keep my G3 until I find a better Camera.
Canon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
1. The package arrived within a week under the superSaver ground delivery, but it show no sign of manufacturer's seal. The box can be open easily without openning the typical plastic wraps or breaking the manufacturer seals. Just wonder how Amazon guarantees, this camera I received is a brand new camera, or just a returned one.
2. The noise levels of the camera is just visibly high for indoor shots even at low ISO setting. I tried different setting on JPEG, fine, very fine, and different sizes. The noise remains visible regardless of ISO settings, even visible for outdoor shots in the dark/shaddy areas under low ISO settings.
3. The auto-focus is not very accurate. Thus, at 8MP the clarity and sharpness is just about the same as my 4MP G3. Since Image Stabilization is turned on, I'd wouldn't blame the clarity/sharpness reduction to unsteady hands.
4. There is a long delay of storing the image after each shot 3-4 seconds, if flash is used, the delay is even longer, even using the high speed SD cards, 133X. This delay is much longer than my G3.
5. The battery came with the package last only for about 40 shots and two 15 seconds video clips and then started giving me low battery warning.
6. The Canon software came with the camera is compatable to G3 but it is somewhat awkward and requires a very different download process from that of Canon G3. Definitley, one will have to learn to adapt to the new process.
I'd say, this camera is only good enough for very casual photography, especially, if your main viewing is printed formats which are less than or equal to 8X11. You might also need serious noise reduction post-processing to correct the grainy images.
Given this experience, I think I'm going to keep my G3 until I find a better Camera.
Canon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Скроменый эксперт
03.08.2009
8/10
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the case is perfect for the G10 - other reviews said it was huge for other models. well protected, just what the doctor ordered for the g10
Скроменый эксперт
27.03.2009
10/10
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I upgraded to the PowerShot A720IS from my original digital camera, the Canon A75. I wanted to stay with a PowerShot A-series because I have been very happy with the optics, manual capabilities, viewfinder, size and shape but I wanted more zoom. With the A75, I was limited to 3x because I could never get a crisp shot with the digital zoom. The A720IS image stabilization allows in-focus, crisp zoom shots (6x optical/up to 24x digital) in addition to all the other good things the PowerShot A-series provides and at a good price.
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11.03.2009
10/10
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This petite Canon camera case fits my Canon PowerShot A590-IS perfectly. It is a good quality padded canvas case and comes with a choice of shoulder strap, hand strap or velcro belt loop - I use the neat shoulder strap. The front zippered pocket takes two AA batteries with room to spare and inside the lid is a small net pouch for a spare SD card. My A590 slips in the case easily; there's no having to force it in. I'm very pleased with this purchase and particularly pleased that this PowerShot camera case is a perfect match to my PowerShot camera.
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16.05.2008
10/10
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I wanted a camera smaller than my "regular" camera for a recent trip to Europe. I found this camera to be fantastic for tourist shots. I'm a very active composer of shots, intensively using the zoom to frame shots. Because of this, I was a bit concerned about it only having two batteries and some comments about battery life in these amazon reviews. However, I found I was able to get about 350 pictures for each set of rechargeable batteries. I suspect this difference from other users is due to my infrequent use of the electronic image display for composing shots; I'm a viewfinder user. The only time I used the display was for closeups, when the viewfinder had parallax problems and didn't line up the image correctly. Otherwise, image quality was great and the 6x lens worked great for getting in close. (Macro quality was also excellent, for the other kind of getting in close.) My only complaint about the lens is that the wide angle is equivalent to about a 35 mm lens. For many tourist shots, a wider angle would be nice, say about 28 mm. But, I knew this going in and learned to live with it. The flash unit is small, but provided adequate flash outdoors up to about 8 feet, which is about all that can be expected. Closeups with the flash have a lens shadow in the lower right side of the image, so users need to compensate for this while shooting or when editing. The flash does take several seconds to recharge, but not much longer than other digitals I've used with four batteries. For the money, I feel I more than got my money's worth.
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