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Canon PowerShot A630 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
By: Canon Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 302
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 On: 2008-06-17
This is the second Power Shot camera Ive owned Ive had the lens get stuck on in less than 4 years, but of course after the warranty ran out. I kept it in a case and was very careful with it, but the lens got stuck anyway. The next camera I buy will probably NOT be a Canon, and Ive only owned Canons up to this point.
 On: 2008-06-17
Back in January, after owning my Canon PowerShot A630 for about a month, the camera began not focusing in Portrait mode. The only way I could get it to work was to push extremely hard on the shutter button and it was as if it pushed something back into place.
Since my camera was new I called up Canon, sent the camera to them to repair, and waited.
Now, Ive owned digital cameras from the time they were 1 megapixel. First a Kodak, then two Olympus, then the Canon. The only reason I got the Canon is because my Olympus cost over $1000 and the smaller camera was easier to take to places where I might get knocked around (concerts, moshpits, etc.). And I liked the cool flip screen.
They sent my camera back with the problem undiagnosed, stating they cleaned it. They also stated that the camera had damage. It didnt have ANY.
Fast forward, and Im at a friends house and I drop my camera out of my hand onto the coffee table, leaves a few dents on the case. My camera had STILL been not focusing, but I had found a quick fix - slam the bottom of it on a flat surface and it worked. Feeling that I shouldnt have paid $300 for a camera with a problem, I contact Canon again. I tell them that when I sent my camera in that it had NO damage, and the document I received back said that it did. Now that the camera had damage, my fear was that they would blame me for the malfunctioning focus, and make me pay for the repairs. I got back a form email telling me to send the camera to them.
Uhm... no.
I call them today and talk to someone explaining why I didnt want to send the camera back, just to see if they would simply offer to send me a replacement camera. Nope! They said that I could send it back to them at their expense, but they wouldnt know anything about the repairs until they were able to look at it. They already DID! So now they want to look at it and see if the new damage negates the old problem?
When I looked up the problem in the database originally it didnt even give a diagnosis, it just said to send it to them for repair, so I assumed they knew what the issue was. Waste of my time and money buying this camera. And the amusing thing is that I told them Ill never buy another Canon camera and they seemed to not care. Why should they? Camera is paid for!
I will never purchase another Canon camera.
 On: 2008-05-25
I owned a Canon PowerShot A610 and it turned a black screen on me after two years of use. Other buyers also had the same problem with A610. It may happen to A630 too. You are probably happy too early. It is not a good value because the A610 is really a disposable camera disguised as a good value buy. This can be true for A630 again.
 On: 2008-05-20
Arrived ahead of schedule and in great condition. This little camera takes unbelievable pictures and is quite easy to operate
On: 2008-05-11
This camera has met every need of our family in our picture taking and videos.
Pictures are crystal clear. Typical easy off load by cord or memory card of pictures and videos to any computer or photo program. We have 4 computers with a different photo program on each one.
You do have to read the manual. This is not an out of the box, point and shoot camera. There are many many features available, and I recommend rereading the manual after three months to find out which of the many features you have not used, but could be using.
Price was fair, normal cost for this good a camera.
My wife has used it extensively and loves it.
We our "senior citizens" therefore if we can master it, anyone should be able to.
Very pleased.
I recommend that you purchase a larger memory card than the one that comes with the camera so you will have plenty of storage space.
On: 2008-05-09
I use both this and the A650 IS at my work. Although this is a very good camera, it does not compare to the better capabilities of the newer A650. Especially when it comes to the prices Im seeing here (keep in mind that the A650 is going for under $300). I mean its laughable when you just know that the A630 is inevitably destined to show up on ebay someday for $10-20.
On: 2008-05-02
I previously owned a Powershot A70. I got beautiful photos and it was great for traveling. I own SLRs and know how to shoot photos, but I like a small camera for certain events. I thought another Powershot was the only way to go. I practiced with it for a couple of weeks and only got 3 photos that were in focus. It doesnt seem to make a difference which mode I shot in, or the lighting conditions, every photo turned out poor. I finally sent it back and Im trying another camera.
 On: 2008-04-27
I bought this camera almost a year ago, and simply love it. It is everything I was hoping for and more. I would highly recommend it. It takes excellent pictures and also short videos. Mg
On: 2008-04-23
This is my first digital camera. I made the transition from a high quality 35mm slr for the ease of photographing stained glass and jewelry for my web sites. With traditional film it was costing a small fortune for supplies and processing not to mention being disappointed with the results of photographing glass. I had to overshoot with the hope a glass panel would turn out correct. Glass is a very difficult medium to capture accurately. Digital just made sense having instant results. It worked great for the glass panels but I am not pleased with pics of my jewelry. This application requires more close up shots for detail. The auto focus seems unpredictable and I end up with a great many of my pictures being out of focus. I have to shoot quite a few pics to get a couple of keepers. I suspect this is not this cameras specialty. I use it outside and it takes an excellent photo. Normal indoor photos, like Thanksgiving, with the flash is fine also. So it all depends on what you are going to use it for.
On: 2008-04-14
This camera is brilliantly designed and constructed. For an amateur photographer such as me I cannot imagine anything to improve.
On: 2008-04-01
Our county bought a pile of these great cameras along with 1GB memory cards and weve been using them for a year now. This is a tough digital with a bright display that you can pull out and flip around if you want. The high-res video mode is 640x480 and smooth. We bought them for use by law enforcement, fire and ambulance crews because the controls are large and easily manipulated by people under a bit of stress. The USB2 cable connection is fast and the transfer software is acceptable, even if its not terribly pretty. The software stores your photos in dated folders, so make sure youve set up your camera properly. One of our folks had a bunch of photos end up in a folder dated "1980" which appears to be the blank date setting. I carry mine with an extra four AA batteries (yup, four) because you dont get much warning when they go. But as a general rule, the cameras not a battery hog either. The macro and exposure adjustment setting work pretty darn well.
Ive dumped this camera a number of times and keeps on ticking. Its *not* a professional camera for those who are hypercritical, but what it does, it does very well and while I usually use this camera for work, the few private photos Ive put up in blogs are of very good quality and usually get comments.
On: 2008-03-25
If youre anything like me, youre not exactly digital camera savvy. You may not understand what exactly ISO has to do with a shot, or the benefits of using Macro or different lens settings. Before buying this camera, I owned a Fuji Fine Pix camera. It was everything a beginners camera was supposed to be. It was easy to use, but the ease came at the sacrifice of having great looking pictures. That isnt the case with the Canon A630.
The Canon A630 is a professional like camera that is made for the use of both amateurs and mastery photographers. It comes with a host of features and is relatively easy to get used to using. Ive owned this camera for nearly 2 years, and have yet to have a major problem with it. The only minor problem I have had is battery life, but I bought a rechargable battery for the camera, and thats improved my issue with batteries. I took this camera abroad to Europe with me to cover my trip, and the photos turned out great. Clear, vivid, and crisp. I definitely recommend this camera to any and everyone. If youre looking for a great camera, but are a bit intimidated by being overwhelmed with the technical aspects, then the Canon A630 is the camera for you. Easy to use and great results.
On: 2008-03-18
I like these camera a lot. It cost us less than $200 in circuit city and it has been great. We took amazing pictures for our wedding and travels and we are very pleased with it. Its easy to use although a little bulky.
On: 2008-03-10
I have been very pleased with the pictures Ive taken with this camera as far as outdoor still-life (flowers, ...). However, in low-light, it is very difficult to get a good shot. With flash, the color is off, with no flash, it is extremely blurry every time. But, takes pretty decent video and seems to hold battery charge pretty well.
On: 2008-03-04
I cant really say enough about this camera. Although not a professional by any means, I do know my way around a camera, and other than fancy lenses theres not much more you could possibly need or want. My favorite functions are the Macro setting and the Aperture-priority. I like that shallow depth-of-field look with the background all fuzzed out, and this camera has a minimum aperture of 2.8, which is wonderful for achieving that look. The camera is also small and easy to carry around in a purse. Also? I LOVE that it takes regular AA batteries. I bought some rechargables and they last forever. I take photos almost every day and I only have to charge my batteries once every few months.
Seriously great camera and easy to use. Its probably more camera than a beginner would want (or someone completely not interested in photography), but if youre looking for a really nice camera and dont have the money for a DSLR this is a GREAT camera for you.
On: 2008-01-27
Its an excellent camera about the best ive ever used. And the
SERVICE from Amazon is as always the very best.
Ron Davidson
On: 2008-01-27
I received the A630 for Christmas, and initially I loved the camera. It is very intuitive, takes great photos, and the battery life seems to be fantastic. However, my first experience with the Canon software included left much to be desired. First off, the software suite is huge - over 300Meg for the complete installation. The software itself seems to be very well written and intuitive, but it has some severe limitations. First off, you simply cannot access the memory card in the camera like a computer hard drive, something that every digital camera Ive owned has let me do. (Kodak, Nikon, Minolta, heck - even the no-name digital binoculars let me mount as a hard drive). There doesnt seem to be any way to just mount the card as a drive. So, stuck with using the software to extract photos from the camera, I came headlong into another severe limitation - the software does not recognize any hard drives on your PC that are network drives. I have all my digital photos on a server, and I would be satisfied to simply use the software to transfer the photos, but not being able to see any network drives puts another step in the process - copying them to the local hard drive and then using windows file manager to copy to the network drive. Canon support basically told me "the software does not support network drives" without offering any other suggestions. I guess Ill have to fall back to buying a card reader (I have to get a new one that supports SDHD) and transferring photos that way. Im giving it four stars because the benefits of the camera being so good outweighs the software problems.
On: 2008-01-21
I bought this camera in May, its my first "real" camera. A few things I havent seen mentioned: you can use at least a 4GB card, that was the largest when I bought the camera and its working fine; there are add-on lenses, I just bought a wide angle and 2X telephoto, and I see there is also a 3X. Theres another lens you can buy for closeups. All you need is the adaptor, you can also use filters and an external flash.
This is a very versatile but easy-to-use camera. Ive talked to Canon Customer Support once (when I upgraded the memory card) and they were great, but have yet to read the manual. There are all kinds of manual settings to play with, there is also a DVD tutorial available through Amazon that Im thinking about. Mostly I use automatic or portrait (blurs the background). Theres a Canon Yahoo group as well.
Get a tripod if you are shooting in low light, those are the ones that come out blurry for me. Video is sharp, but you can see how much I move ;-) Someone earlier wanted a sports setting, try Kids&Pets.
This is a great camera, the swivel screen is very cool and youll be amazed at the shots you can get. The more you learn, the more you can do.
On: 2008-01-21
I purchased this camera as an upgrade from what I call my purse camera. I like to carry a camera absolutely everywhere I go. In the past Ive always carried point and shoots but had decided I would prefer a camera that had the ability to go manual. Plus the rotating LCD was such a plus when it came to this department.
When I first purchased the camera I was absolutely ecstatic. Id heard such raved reviews about the A610 which had recently retired from retail shelves. I got it home and discovered that well, maybe I wasnt so hot a photographer after all. I avoided it for about 6 months before it made itself into the purse after all.
I had the same problem everyone else seemed to have with taking photos indoors. It didnt compare to my 3.2MP HP Photosmart 735. I didnt expect the world but comparable indoor shots to an outdated point and shoot were kind of on my list of great expectations. I actually found out I can shoot video in a scene I cant take a photo in and the video look perfectly fine. Its a better camcorder than a camera sometimes, if it wasnt for the pesky memory limit. And the software freezes upon completion of upload every time.
With the help of imaging software I have come to actually love this camera. I dont mind airbrushing or touching up the color and light settings later on...thats what I do for a living and what I love. Its a workable lighter camera for the professional but I would not advise it for the everyday consumer.
Somewhere in the past month the camera has become severely damaged physically. It went on this crazy trip through the City Museum in Saint Louis (think giant metal playground) and I dont know exactly what happens but on my way home I realized that it was dented badly. I can only imagine what kind of a blow it took. It still works just the same however and functionally I never would have noticed. All of the pictures survived the ordeal.
I am hoping to upgrade in the near future, being that mine now looks like a car wreck, and of course technology progresses. I will still probably look to Canon. This hasnt turned me completely off. Everything has to have its downers and its just unfortunate this one has such a huge curve to overcome. Ive taken roughly 5,500 images/video with this camera and dont plan on completely setting it out to pasture in its older age. Im sure it will accompany me to more "dangerous" places to keep the new guy safe at home.
On: 2008-01-14
Love this camera. Best we have ever owned, except for low light performance. It does hunt a little to focus in low light, sometimes not being able to focus automatically (Our Sony was amazing in low light, but not as good overall)
On: 2008-01-12
Well, if you have big pockets. Its pretty clunky for a point-and-shoot, but the zoom and manual mode make up for it. Its small enough to lug around, yet the grip and features make it feel like a "real" camera. The all-manual exposure mode was my main reason for buying Canon A-series cameras, even though Ive ended up using them in Program mode 99% of the time -- its a very smart P. mode. Neither this one nor the previous A70 have disappointed me in any way (other than the A70s CMOS coming loose, but thats a warranty repair, I just chose to buy a new 8MP instead of getting the old one fixed).
The AiAF seems to alway pick the wrong part of the frame to focus on for me, but I turned it off and just used the center frame and a half-press of the shutter button. No problem with that method, since I grew up on Olympus OM-series SLRs.
The manual focusing leaves something to be desired, since it just gives a magnified center on the LCD, and no cheats -- you have to judge sharpness on the little LCD, by eyeballing it. But youll never need to use the MF, since the auto works perfectly from one inch to infinity if you set it to only use the center zone, then focus on what you want to be sharp and hold the shutter button halfway down while you compose. The MF does show a distance scale at the top, so you can really fine-tune it if youre willing to break out a ruler.
Overall, Id say its as good as you can get without interchangeable lenses. Ease of use and features abound.
On: 2008-01-05
I wanted this for a long time. Its a great camera with lots of features. The macro lense is WONDERFUL as is the zoom. Its easy to use and takes aa batterys to operate. I kind of wish it took a rechargable ion battery, but whatever. I recommend it for sure.
On: 2008-01-02
I have had this camera for several months (my first digital). Overall, the clarity and color of the shots are great. My big complaint is that most of the time the red eye reduction doesnt work, so I waste countless hours with a photo software taking the red eye out. The troubleshooting portion of the manual states that the subject should be looking directly at the red eye lamp. Thats not very easy when taking pictures of children. It also recommended brighter lighting which many times a person has no control over, especially if the picture is taken outside at dusk. I had a Ricoh film camera that I loved and the red eye reduction worked everytime. However, that red eye reduction was a flash as bright as the flash itself (rather than a dull lamp) so I used to tell people to wait for the 2nd flash before getting out of the pose. Maybe Canon should improve the technology for its red eye reduction.
On: 2008-01-02
This camera is fantastic. Ive dropped it more times than I can count, and it still works like it did when I first got it. Ive used it for over a year now, and Ive taken millions of photos, away at college, home for Christmas, parties, at the pool, on my trip to Australia, up in Lake Tahoe, college group retreats, concerts, dates...everywhere I go, the camera comes with me. It fits great in my purse. I know it looks big, but I havent had any problems taking it anywhere. It doesnt exactly fit in your pocket, but since you can flip the back panel around, the screen stays protected. I love how clear the pictures are, too, and all the shooting modes make it fun to play around with the camera in different settings. My friends love that you can flip the screen out- it makes it easy for them to take photos of themselves without making somebody else do it, and its great for taking pictures of my boyfriend and I when we go out. Sometimes I have issues with clarity when I turn the flash off, but thats partially due to the fact that I cant keep my hand still long enough. All in all, the camera is well worth the money. I highly recommend it! :)
On: 2007-12-27
The camera seemed ok till it broke. The button that adjusts the zoom doesnt function nor does the button you press for photos. Weve taken good care of it so were surprised it doesnt work. Were not sure what to do now. Not sure if the warranty will cover.
On: 2007-12-26
The camera seemed ok till it broke. The button that adjusts the zoom doesnt function nor does the button you press for photos. Weve taken good care of it so were surprised it doesnt work. Were not sure what to do now. Not sure if the warranty will cover.
On: 2007-12-17
Im so glad to have buy this camera, It is by far more than I espected. Dont hesitate, If you have the money click buy. BTW you should also buy an SD Card (in my case I bougth a 2GB).
On: 2007-12-15
this little camera takes great pictures is easy to use and used normal batteries. The camera shins best with a large fast memory card.
On: 2007-12-14
THe Canon PowerShot A630 digital camera is easy to use and give quality pictures. Camera was shipped promptly
On: 2007-12-08
It wasnt clear to me from the product description how inadequate the memory card included with the camera would be. It came with a 16M card that was full after I shot a half-dozen still images. Youll want to order an upgraded card (I went with a 1G SanDisk card) at the same time that you order the camera, otherwise you wont be able to do much with it. Otherwise Ive been pretty happy with the camera, although Im still playing around with different settings, lighting, etc.
On: 2007-12-06
If youre looking to purchase a camera, I would seriously consider adding this one to your research list. Below are the major Pros and Cons. As you will see, the pros are much more numerous than the cons, but the it really depends on whats important to you.
PROS:
-Great picture quality. Those 8 MP really pay off.
-Wide range of options. Choose from differnt types of lighting available, sharpness of the pictures, ISO ranges, and app settings.
-Ease of use. I personally monkey around with it before my pictures to get the best quality, but your waitress could grab it and take the picture without having to get a lecture on usage.
-Fairly accurate rendition of the picture on the LCD screen
-Big LCD screen
-Adjustable screen. This seems strange to need it, but it comes in handy ALL THE TIME. Im a young guy, so my friends and I are always taking pictures of ourselves when were out, so the screen can turn towards the front of the camera to accomidate. Also, you can angle the screen so that you can take the pictures in strange positions and still get good view.
-The digital zoom is 4x. This is huge. The most Ive seem besides this was 3.5x. It also has a 16x optical zoom, which is nice, but shouldnt be confused with digital.
CONS:
-For some reason, there is no image stability on this model. Earlier and later models have them, but not this one. If you dont know how to play with the ISO settings, then this could be an issue.
-Low-light pictures can be another issue. Again, there are ways to monkey areound with it, but if you dont want that extra work, that is an issue to consider.
-Macro settings are nice, but on a camera of this caliber, it really should also have a super macro
Hope this was helpful!
On: 2007-12-06
This is the best Canon point and shoot that I have purchased yet!
I had the A75, A520 and then this one.
People are always looking at my pictures and ask "What kind of camera do you have?". They think it is some pro model.
The picture quality is great and the features available make it very versitile. Video is also very good.
The battery life is very long with high quality rechargables too. On a recent Grand Canyon trip I took over 600 pictures in 13 days on one set of batteries. Amazing!
Great camera, no doubt!
by: Anonymous On: 2007-12-02
This camera is great for someone that doesnt mind bulk. It has a lot of great functions and features and the pictures a pretty clear. It was just too big for me, I had to return it.
On: 2007-12-01
I bought my A630 about 4 months ago. Before I had a Kodak Easy Share 4.0 mpx, and I figured it was time for an upgrade, because I was going to study abroad in Germany for the semester and I naturally wanted really good photographs.
Its a month before I come home and overall I have to say that I love the pictures this camera has produced. Im not a photographer, but I am really picky about photo quality, and this camera doesnt disappoint. It has a setting for virtually everything you could want. Sometimes the setting for the situation wouldnt work as well as other settings (for taking a picture of a statue at night, I got the best picture with the indoor setting without flash instead of the night setting. Who would have guessed?) Also, sometimes my pictures would be blurry or have a lot of noise in the pictures with indoor settings. The blurry-ness could get annoying sometimes when I just wanted to take a great picture, but I would just apply the high ISO or change settings and it would be fine. While traveling, the biggest problem Ive run into with this camera has been the size. I knew it was big when I bought it, and it was a sacrifice I was willing to take. But I think its worth mentioning: This is no pocket camera.
My favorite thing about this camera is all of the customization features for pictures before you take it. I also find it really easy to use these features, which is nice for click-and-go situations. My personal favorites are the color exclusion and foliage setting. They make outdoor pictures look really natural (even with people in them). Also, the rotating screen has come in handy, not just for self/group portraits (because its awkward to ask a passerby in another language to take your picture) but for awkward shots too. Instead of bending over to get a good angle, I can just rotate the screen and see what kind of a shot Im going to get. Along the same lines, Ive gotten good videos out of my A630 as well. You can tell exactly what the talking moose is saying in a crowded market!
I also found it useful to use rechargeable batteries because the camera does hold 4 of them (they last for quite a long time!) and its just cheaper in the long run if you rely heavily on your camera day in and day out.
Overall, through my experience, I would recommend this camera to anyone who travels and wants unforgettable pictures and is willing to settle for a bulky camera. I can honestly say that this camera has brought out the mini-photographer in me, because now I try every setting and angle to make stuff look cool!
On: 2007-12-01
Whether you are a first time buyer or not, this camera is excellent! It is comfortable to hold, and wont slip out of your hand.
Pros
-Movable LCD which makes self-portraits easy
-Good zoom (digital zoom looks bad in LCD, but if image is focused the picture turns out fine)
-MANY manual options which are quite fun to play with (eg. shutter speed as slow as 15 sec. which can make a shot at night look like one taken during the afternoon, drive feature which takes about three pictures per second as long as the shutter button is depressed in this mode)
-Easy to use Auto functions
-Video editing feature on camera when in playback mode
-The four batteries last very long
-Sensor which detects when you move the camera, allowing LCD to go to a standby mode which will turn back on once camera is moved again (saves battery power)
-Many, many other features
Cons
-Slow zoom on video mode
-Only digital zoom on video mode; low quality video when zoomed in a lot (but good quality when zoomed out all the way)
-High quality pictures (actually a pro, but makes emailing pics as attachments limited because of the 8 MegaPixels)
This camera has lasted me half a year so far and has done nothing but satisfy me while Ive owned it. I would DEFINITELY recommend the Powershot A630 to anyone who wants an awesome camera.
On: 2007-11-23
My other camera is a Nikon D70, which is a hunk of iron around the neck. This one is a sizable lump in my jacket, but its always there. It always works, takes inexpensive batteries that I can buy at most stores, and takes excellent photos. I thought initially that the swing-out screen was just a gimmick, but it has proved to be amazingly handy. My only complaint is that it isnt pretty. Its sort of like a crowbar in that regard. It isnt stylish, and it isnt the smallest camera you can get, but it has all the manual controls that I need and it gets the job done.
On: 2007-11-21
With a number of technical functions built-in, it is still easy to use. I especially like the swiver viewer. Great camera!
On: 2007-11-17
We love the camera. It is a bit more complex than our old 2mg Olympus point & shoot, but all to the good. Our only complaint is the SIM card only holds about 28 pics after wed set it to 4x6 & medium pixels. A bigger card is available. GREAT VALUE on the camera, though.
On: 2007-11-17
I was wondering which camera I wanted to receive for my birthday last September, and I decided on this camera because it was cheaper than most and 8mp. I fell in love with it.
My only complaint is that there should be some type of Sport mode, because there were some very blurry shots. I took almost all of my pictures on a moving band bus, it takes awhile to find the right mode to use... but I had a lot of memories and if I had my previous camera the pictures would have been very bad and almost every picture I have taken with this camera has been in high quality.
I love the fact that you can move the LCD screen around, all of my friends were amazed with it, and when you are in review you can rotate the picture. I thought it is cool that you can buy an underwater case with it too.
Also, I highly recommend buying a 2GB+ memory card so you dont have to constantly change the memory card. And rechargeable batteries, it takes 4AAs and over time you will probably pay more for batteries than the camera itself. The Canon recharageables (not sure what they are called) lasted me an 8-hour bus ride from Virginia to New Jersey there and back, trust me, they are worth the money.
I love photography and anyone looking for an almost professional camera at a fair price should look into buying this camera.
by: lovetheblues07 On: 2007-11-15
Looking at the photographs resulting from the Canon Powershot A630, one would be hard-pressed to differentiate between them and pictures taken with a D-SLR because of the brilliant clarity, texture and color.
I have uploaded several pictures to Amazon from a recent trip to Peru. The colors and textures come through amazingly well. I kept the camera on Auto for the entire trip and practically every picture was frame-worthy. Battery life is also quite good (much better than I had anticipated), and the 4AAs allow one to escape into the mountains without having to worry about recharging a proprietary battery or paying an arm and a leg for a backup lithium ion battery.
It should be noted that there are downsides to this camera; one being its size. In this age of uber-small pocket digital cameras, this one is quite honestly, portly. A part of getting an amazing shot is simply having the camera on hand to take a photo; the size will preclude this possibility for many people. Also, this camera does not take the best indoor flash photos, but because I rarely use it for that purpose, it never presented a problem for me.
But this being said, all in all, for the money this simply cannot be beat. The A640 is identical to this except for its 10 Megapixels and the ability for remote capture. And it should be noted that I use the LowPro D-Res 20 AW carrying case; the camera fits in perfectly, but does not allow for other things to be stored.
This camera also does not have digital image stabilization, but for the price (I paid $197 in June 07), it should not be expected.
All in all, a fantastic camera for the money.
On: 2007-11-13
Quick serices and good product. Will give very hig recommendation ot the people are interesting to.
by: Anonymous On: 2007-11-12
I owned one of these before but it was stolen. I missed it so much, I bought another one.
This camera takes excellent macro photos which is the main reason I bought it.
I am very surprised that one can purchase a camera of this quality for a couple hundred bucks.
It uses standard AA batteries and a standard SD card. Its very easy to use and takes great pictures. What else could you want? Buy it already!
On: 2007-11-08
I bought this camera expecting great things. I do like it but there are a couple things I feel I should mention. When using the zoom, especially to get close pictures of small objects, you must hold the camera exceptionally still or the picture turns out blurred. I didnt think that would be a problem since I am used to using non digital cameras with telephoto lenses. I was wrong. Apparently this camera requires a tripod for I have yet to get a good picture when using a great deal of zoom. The other thing I felt I should mention is if you are shooting a picture through a window the color turns out faded and drab even if there is no reflection. Like I said I do like this camera, but it is not the wonder I expected.
On: 2007-11-07
This is a nice camera but I would have never bought it had I not dropped my Powershot A80 on the driveway. This new camera does take nice pictures but I think the "Auto" setting is not nearly as good as what my A80 had. When I dont feel like using the manual settings I more often get disappointed with the picture. Mainly they look washed out and drab. The A80 did a much better job when you want to be lazy.
I will say I have some very nice pictures with this camera when using the manual modes (and some with "Auto"). The video is nice and looks pretty good when hooked up to a standard CRT TV. I picked this camera because the viewfinder folds open and swivels around. This is nice when holding the camera over my head and adjust the viewfinder so I can still see my target.
On: 2007-10-31
The pictures with this camera are of poor quality, and cannot be used for the internet. If you have to take pictures of items to place on the internet, this is not the camera with which to do it. We just purchased it, and took our first pictures today. It is worse than our old Nikon.
On: 2007-10-30
Sure, it has great features, but you might as well buy a fully manual camera, because youll be messing with custom settings any time you want to take anything but a shot in ideal lighting. Bright daylight? The photos turn out dark. Night/low light? Unless the subject is less than a foot away, the flash will fail to illuminate them and again - underexposure. This camera ruined my photography of my trip to India. Maybe I have a dud camera.
On: 2007-10-28
Purchased after researching for over three months based on positive reviews and price. Great camera for the price. Very easy to use, although still havent even attempted half of the features. We like the camera so much that other family members have purchased it, too. Recommend using rechargable batteries and a larger memory card.
On: 2007-10-27
Bought this camera after seeing a good review and I have not been disappointed.
The camera takes some good pix even when on automatic settings. Ive found the swivel screen to be a huge plus and I use it all the time. Im pretty tech savy, but think most folks can figure out the advanced features on this camera.
And to top it off, the batteries last ten times longer in this camera than my old Fuji.
Its not the smallest camera out there, but if you dont need to slip it in your pocket, this ones a winner.
On: 2007-10-24
I bought this camera to replace a cheapie 2 MP camera. The Canon A630 is a great camera! Lots of features, some of which I am still trying to learn after 3 months. What decided me on this one is the LCD which can be flipped and oriented at will. For one, by rotating the screen 180 degrees I can take photos of ourselves while seeing the photo-to-be. And it is also very useful when taking photos at odd angles, for example at ground level, without having to twist myself into a pretzel. Of course, the manual has been written by an engineer: for example, it states how to do something but never explains why you would want to do it in the first place, and the benefits of doing it. Obviously somebody has assumed that all those features are well known by the user and certainly do not need expounding on. Ergo, a lot of experiments are necessary to figure things out.
On: 2007-10-24
This product is more user friendly than advertised. Pictures are very
professional. I love the cameral!!!! One very minor quirk, memory chip
that comes in new camera only holds 6 - 8 pictures and this is not noted
in the english language "How to operate" manual. With its new 2GB card it
is flawless. Consumers Reports was conservative in their praise of this
product.
On: 2007-10-18
I spent many weeks trying decide which camera to buy. I cant do anything impulsively. Finally I was deciding between the nikon s10 and canon a630. i was kind of worried about 4X zoom Vs 10X. After much anguish i picked the a630. it is awesome. the 4X zoom is fine with 8mp, i can use digital zoom(ie crop out part of the picture)and the quality is still incredible. It has all kinds of great extras, but i am just going to focus on the important stuff: quick response, a screen and viewfinder, manual mode, video, powerful flash, variable shutter speed. Whats best though is the articulated LCD.
At first I thought it was unnecessary that it could swivel and rotate 360 degrees but it is great. While the s10s screen can rotate only vertically in order to take high or low horizontally-oriented shots with ease, it cannot rotate horizontally to easily take vertically oriented shots like the a630. the screen is so great at concerts especially. i can hold it above my head (and the crowd) in the vertical or horizontal position and just point the screen towards me.
Also, i like that it takes 4 AAs so i can just use regular batteries if my rechargables ever run out. i got the Eneloop batteries and so far they are awesome. i got the kingston ultimate 2gb card as well. These help my camera to operate quickly in continuous shooting (burst) mode. I can also adjust the size and resolution to shoot faster. the options available are abundant. i can turn off the sound and adjust anything i want.
I have taken some sweet concert shots with slow shutter speed and also some beautiful shots of flowers in macro mode.
the only things i dislike are: (1) i cant shoot with inverted colors; i would have to invert them after on my computer. (doesnt matter, just would be more fun) (2) There is no dedicated sports mode. I can easily go to manual or shutter speed mode to pick a fast speed, but i just wish it would do this stuff for me. i think this is so i can change other settings as well(ie. shoot in snow mode with fast shutter).
I definitely am pleased with my choice.
On: 2007-10-18
I have had this product for about one month only. It works good and I have no complaints.
On: 2007-10-14
Ive been owning this camera for the past 6 months. It is so easy to handle. I am not an expert photographer - the "auto" mode works well for me. This camera can be used to take good videos too. The quality of the videos taken are comparable to the ones taken by Sony DCR-HC48 camcorder. Best suited for indoor day time videos. The only drawback is the need for 4 AA batteries which makes the camera too heavy to carry. If you are used to compact models from Canon, you would find it a bit difficult to adjust to this. However, you can compromise for the nice LCD display, 8 Mega pixels photos and the quality videos.
I am a loyal Canon customer and the A630 hasnt disappointed me.
On: 2007-10-14
This is my second CANON power shot camera, my last one was the A80. I would still have it but it was stolen. The build quality of the A630 is very good and feels solid. The camera takes fantastic pictures and is easy to use. The manual is very well written. Great product and very rugged!
On: 2007-10-13
it is a great camera for taking high quality photos with excellent 2 and a half inch screenç Also it is wonderful that it has got a turning screen which allows you to take photos from every angle including your own photo easily (Especially when you are travelling alone). However it is a little big and also needs 4 Batteries which makes it bigger and heavier.
On: 2007-10-10
I ordered this camera based on a rating I received in Consumer Reports. I ordered the camera online and it only took a few days before I received it. The first time I used this camera, I was smitten by its performance. Ive never owned a camera as nice or as fancy as this. I love it! The memory card only allowed me to take 6 pics before it was full though. So I went online and brought an additional 1G of memory . . . and it is so worth it. Now I can make a 5-minute movie along with taking a huge amount of pics and I never fear that I am going to run out of memory. I am excited about learning what else this camera can do.
On: 2007-10-05
The 630 is a great camera. Good pictures. My daughtr uses it as a video cam almost as much as for stills. Now I just hope it outlasts my first digital camera ,the Canon 610. I always treated the 610 with kid gloves, but the lcd died on this camera after only 15 months. This is something that has happened to quite afew 610 owners, but Canon will not admit to a flaw in this model. My review of the 610 can be seen in the 610 section.
Why did I buy Canon again? We fell in love with the 610, the 630 has a larger lcd which also swivels. This particular feature I would find it hard to do with out.
On: 2007-10-01
i love this camera although its a little big, it takes great pictures! i got reccommended from a co worker and it really is all that he said. you can take pics from any angle and see it with the screen!!at night if you cant see with the screen you can lighten it up or look through the eye.
On: 2007-09-30
Well it is a lot of camera for the bucks and i like it except had I to do over i would have opted for the 10MP (A640) version because with the 10MP you can do remote exposure you cannot with this camera also if in movie mode the camera has an annoying (& very disappointing) high pitched "camera sound" which although not screaming loud is audible enough especially on quiet footage that is a shade or two above noticeable . There are features on this model which sometimes get in the way & are all too easy to set unintentionally, I am speaking of the color selector which is a very cool feature,, but can be tripped when you do not want or need the feature. The Picture quality is beyond decent for the price. The integrated software "Image Browser" has been tricky for me switching from stills to video clips when uploading. Clips in low light are better than most cameras.
The macro functions of the camera especially for movie clips is brilliant and deserve high praise. The swing out screen is an awesome feature for being able to see the screen way below or overhead, it is a well designed feature and often will cause interest from those around you @ events. Although having experienced the Elph series I thought this would be a good choice & overall its a fairly good camera and an excellent value.
overall 8 out of 10 would be my rating.
On: 2007-09-29
i love this camera great resulation,, great features.. only draw back i have noticed is you need a large card to store anything i have 2 gig the one that comes with the camera holds like 7 pix at full resuliton.. 2nd digital zoom is pixelated but over all a great camera for pics and video...
On: 2007-09-28
This camera takes wonderful detailed pictures at most every setting. The swivel LCD can be very useful although its left showing like a normal camera most the time. The flash pics are well-balanced and look natural on most all exposures. The real plus with this camera is the fact that it takes four AA batteries. This means it has some more amperage to recycle faster - the delay one usually waits to take the next flash picture or regular picture is negligible. Friends who have tried it say its the most digital responsive camera they have used. When I use 4 2700 mAH NiMH Sanyo batteries, I have yet to have to replace the batteries after a full day of shooting. Its pretty hefty too, a little bigger than the normal pocket camera. I like the heft, the mass, and so much that this purchase here was for my wife so we have two of these cameras.
In short, if you are looking for a responsive fairly reasonably priced digital camera that takes great pics and has very little if any shutter lag between shots, then evaluate this. I own Sonys, other Canons and a Nikon digital camera and this one has been the best one so far. Features galore, a choice of movie settings, nice big 2.5" swiveling LCD display, SD media, USB2 connectivity for fast picture download to your PC.
On: 2007-09-26
A very good camera, super clear pictures, very handy view screen that swivels all around, but a terribly slow lag time between pushing the shutter button and the camera actually taking the picture.
On: 2007-09-26
I love this camera. It takes awesome photos and the flip screen comes in handy a lot. The only problem is that they sent me the wrong hook up for my computer. Its too small.
On: 2007-09-25
Although it looks so-so (cheap plastic), but the image quality is really worthwhile to have it. Especially with the price less than $200 and with the 2.5 inch LCD screen that can be twisted at different angle. I love the AA battery model, that you can always have batteries handy.
On: 2007-09-24
I also have a Canon Powershot A540 that is the best camera that I have ever owned...until now. I was looking for a higher mp and a stronger flash and the A630 fits the bill so nicely. Its as simple a camera with superb results as you wish, but also has more technical capabilities for the advanced photographer. I highly recommend this camera!
On: 2007-09-23
Ill let you read the specs for what this camera has and just use this space to explain the biggest thing I noticed. It is a very good camera with many good features. The points below are mostly negative, but none of them are big enough to make me want a different camera.
1) Like all digital cameras, the shutter delay is frustrating. My laughing baby will turn his head and look away from the time I press the shutter and the time the picture is actually taken.
2) It is hard to get good auto-focused pictures indoors. I assume it has to do with lower light inside, but it is frustrating to see a good picture on the display only to see it fuzzy when you download it.
3) Sometimes it wont take pictures. I dont know if it is waiting for the flash to charge or what, but I can point at what I think is a well lit shot, push the shutter, and nothing happens.
4) Frustrating that the display is more light sensitive than the camera. I wanted a picture of my baby sleeping. I could see him just great in the display (it was dark, but that is what it looks like in real life and what I wanted to capture), but the picture comes out black. You can get the picture if you play around with one of the manual modes, but it is always a guess what you will get. It would be nicer if the display was more WYSIWYG.
5) Battery life is great!
6) You can get great images out of this camera and 8 MP is great when you want to crop.
7) I love the ability to take multiple pictures on a timer.
8) The video comes out very well.
9) A speck of dust appeared on the inside of the lens. I am not sure how it got there or how to get it out, but it doesnt seem to affect the pictures. Annoying, none the less.
10) The software is useless unless you want to stitch pictures together.
On: 2007-09-21
I have been doing quite some research before I decided to go with this camera. It takes photos of decent quality, and its inexpensive.
On: 2007-09-20
This camera is small and relatively lightweight. It takes great pictures even when the cameraman is not really "into" photography. Just point and shoot. Speed between pictures is good and the camera is easy to use. Glad we bought it.
On: 2007-09-19
I own this product for over 2 months now and feel this is the best point-and-shoot in this range. Actually there cannot be anymore improvements in this already ideal camera.Be it macro mode, or normal mode every shot promises more than what you preview or review. Why I say so? The LCD screen doesnt give the real picture, with its average resolution.
The camera has a turning LCD screen which gives you more freedom with angles and views.
The camera might be a bit heavy, and definitely not a pocket sized one, but that is probably its advantage. You get a solid feeling holding it.
Its just an amazing camera in all aspects, except for low light photography. The images are not quite sharp in low light, probably because of the absence of image stabilizer.
Other than that, I recommend it to anyone who is thinking about it.
On: 2007-09-18
I am very pleased with the camera. I really like the adjustable flip out display.When people are in front of me, I can turn the display down and hold the camera over everyones head and still see what Im trying to photograph. Excellent Camera. I received it within the quoted delivery time.I also could not find it at a lower price then at Amazon.
On: 2007-09-17
I went from the Olympus C-5050 (not a point & shoot but not professional either) to the Canon A630. I like to take a lot of natural light pictures and this camera absolutely stinks for this. The flash doesnt produce a lot of light and the natural light pictures are uselessly blurry even when I brace it on something to hold down movement. Ive been very unhappy with this camera in every indoor setting, shaded outdoor setting but I have been happy with it outside.
I wanted a lighter camera to take fun shots with but even my fun shots like the llama show I went to.. are pretty much useless. Im going to be getting rid of this camera. Ive taken hundreds of pictures on it and its just making me madder every time.
On: 2007-09-17
Im really happy with this camera so far. It has all of the functions that I wanted in a camera and many that I havent discovered yet. It takes wonderful pictures and is very intuitive. The only downfall is the recovery time between photos isnt quite as quick as I would like, but its not terrible.
On: 2007-09-16
So far I really like my Canon Camera.........have no complaints so far......Im not an expert camera user..so probably wont be able to comment on some of the Cameras abilities.......but would recommend camera to most people........
On: 2007-09-16
Nice camera but I dont know if I am not using all the features coz the pic quality in low light is very noisy and at times very hazy.....This camera needs Image stabilization...BIG TIME...Rest looks OK and acceptable at the price You pay to get one!!!!!!!!!!
On: 2007-09-16
I am definitely satisfied with my A630 digital camera. The quality of the camera and the features it contains far outweigh the cost of the camera. One of the coolest features is the fold-out LCD screen that helps protect the screen from scratches and also allows you to have a clear view of the screen when the camera is at any angle, including when it is pointed at yourself.
On: 2007-09-13
Im very satisfied by the camera. It makes very good pictures! Even in the dark.
On: 2007-09-13
I upgraded to the Canon PowerShot A630 from a Canon PowerShot 520A Digital Camera recently, and have found that I am able to get better definition with it. I like the way the LCD Monitor works, particularly. The instructions are very clear for using the camera.
On: 2007-09-12
This is a great product. I am very pleased with it and am enjoying using it. I would recommend it to anyone. Two of my friends have the identical camera, but paid more for it in a retail store. Its a great camera at a great price!
On: 2007-09-10
I bought this camera for my daughter for her birthday. She loves it. I bought myself a Sony digital over a year ago and it is amazing the difference in technology in that short a time. I almost kept the Canon and gave her my Sony, but I didnt. I was impressed with the quality and the speed of taking pictures and pleased that the prices have come down since I purchased mine. Great Buy.
On: 2007-09-10
Received the camera quickly. I needed it for a vacation I was taking and it worked well for the first 2 weeks. It did malfunction the last day of my vacation by not opening properly, so only had small slit which was exposed to my shots. Small disappointment, but I hope to rectify this with the warranty or with Amazon.
I have always been satisfied in the past with my purchases from Amazon.
Canon PowerShot A630 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
On: 2007-09-09
We have a Cannon Professional Series Digital Camera, but the lens and camera were big and bulky, and I did not take it with me to soccer and other events our son participates. I wanted a small camera that took quality pictures to share with my family and friends. We could not have picked a better camera. The photos are beautiful and easy to take with the screen on the back of the camera. And the photos are sharp and clear, and no delay when you take the photo. We are estatic about our new purchase.
On: 2007-09-08
This is my first Canon and I love it.
Wonderful pictures easy to understand. Great for taking picture with children.
Love that you can adjust the camera to night, snow, firework, so easy.
Batteries have lasted, love that.
Only thing I dont like is the strap is for your wrist.
On: 2007-09-08
This is a great camera because of the quality, its a Canon, takes clear pictures, and its easy to use. I bought the case so I just slip it on my belt and have a 2.0MP card so I can take like 900 photos or videos. The size and it has no stabilizer are its pit falls. You cant put the camera in your pocket or purse and if you have a problem shaking, the photo may come out fuzzy, I havent experienced it yet. Its digital so you can always review the photos when taken. I found the night photos did not come out very clear, I experienced that with my two other digital cameras also.I went to Hawaii with it, best move I ever made- B++++ overall, A+++ Quality and Price.
On: 2007-09-08
I own this one, and had an A620 before.
Very good image quality and controls. Excellent battery life. of course , it is a bit pn the bulky side, so large pockets or a camera case are useful (mine lives in my backpack).
The rotating screen on the back is priceless, as it allows for inconspicuous shooting of subjects who resent being photographed.
On: 2007-09-06
This camera has a ton of features, is easy to use and takes great pictures. The only drawback, and the single reason I returned it, is because its rather larger for point and shoot. If youre looking for something thatll slip into your shirt pocket, this aint it.
On: 2007-09-05
I bought this camera for a weekend trip to NYC. It was just what I wanted. The photos are ridiculously crisp. Im a casual photo taker and have had no problems. I hope to learn the fun tricks with this one. No complaints. I have yet to change the batteries and have used it every day for almost a month.
I purchased an additional 2gig SD card for the camera and it has plenty of room for my day-t-day activities. Overall, this camera is a 5 of 5. [I browsed the comments on the additional one and two-year warranty and decided against it, make sure you read the reviews on that warranty before buying it.]
On: 2007-09-03
Very easy to use, fun and versatile; high quality pictures and as a plus have an optimal use of batteries.
On: 2007-09-01
I have purchased this camera 3-4 times to gift to my friends / relatives. This is a real nice product, picture quality is good. The only negative is that it is a bit bulky and it requires 4 AA batteries.
On: 2007-08-31
This is a good camera with lots of zoom and good picture quality. No complaints.
On: 2007-08-31
I chose this camera from Consumer Reports as the best one and I can see why. This is our second digital camera and it is great! We were able to purchase through Amazon at a tremendous savings over Walmart!! Highly recommend. Compare prices and see for yourself.
On: 2007-08-30
I bought this camera in June, 2007 for a month-long trip to South America. I had wanted a higher MP camera to possibly print some 11x14 and higher posters. In short, Im thrilled with the purchase.
I was expecting this to just eat AA batteries like my old Canon A70. I had even packed a ton of batteries for my trip in anticipation of this. Instead, I was able to take 200-300 pictures on each set of batteries.
The 8MP was also plenty and the shots we made into posters turned out great.
Finally, the camera also takes great pictures in all modes. I especially feel like the night shots came out much better than my previous A70. The audio on movie mode was also much improved over older models. The ONLY slight con is that framing a shot with the viewfinder sometimes produces mixed results. I think the actual picture taken tends to be a little bigger than what you see in the viewfinder....for example if you frame a shot to avoid a tourist in the viewfinder, that person may still make an appearance in your photo. In these situations, I just used the LCD screen which seemed to be a more faithful representation of the photo to be taken.
On: 2007-08-29
I bought this camera in July, 2007. I inserted the batteries that they came with and used the camera during 2 weddings and a vacation, taking over 300 pictures. I was very impressed by that. The pictures are very clear and sharp. I use Shutterfly which says the pictures can print up to 20x30! I havent had the chance to try other features, I mostly stick to Auto, with and without the flash. It is truly an easy camera to use!
On: 2007-08-27
I received my camera very quickly and it is exactly what I wanted, when I wanted it. I recommend this seller!
On: 2007-08-27
The quality of this product is far inferior to the A95 that I bought about two years ago, so the "upgrade" (in terms of pixels, zoom, and LCD screen size) was a mistake. In particular, the LCD screen does not seem to work consistently and the automatic interchange between portrait and landscape format on screen is annoying.
On: 2007-08-24
great camera, after 2 weeks of using it, i ordered another one for my sister.
great camera for beginers.
On: 2007-08-23
Much faster than similar cameras made 3 years ago... but still was hoping for faster shots. Perhaps I am doing something wrong, but it takes a second to capture a photo. Otherwise, very happy. I love the way the view screen flips around (and ends up right-side-up!) so my baby sees himself when I take his photo (I see him through the window)... Moms know: nothings more exciting than your baby seeing himself (or the "other" baby).
On: 2007-08-17
Awesome! I love this camera. Many wonderful features. Fast focus, great zoom, wonderful quality pictures, easy to use!
On: 2007-08-13
The Canon PowerShot A630 is even better than I imagined. I have had it two weeks and already have 237 photos that everyone is impressed with. The quality is excellent and it is so simple to use that I am carrying it with me almost everywhere. I had a Minolta Dimage and it was way too complicated to carry and to use. This is exactly what I have been looking for and would recommend it to anyone who wants great photos. Both of my college age kids got one last Christmas and so, I knew it was what I wanted in a camera.
On: 2007-08-13
I am really pleased with my Canon A630. I upgraded from a Canon A70. The interface has improved. The LCD is really good and I love the fact that it folds out for use and folds away to protect it from being scratched. The sharpness and color are great. I really recommend it.
On: 2007-08-09
I originally purchased the Power Shot A640 but I dropped it and it broke. I replaced it with this camera and like it much better. Its more user friendly and works great. Id recommend it to everyone.
On: 2007-08-09
I absolutely love this camera! The pictures come out great and there are so many different settings to use that no matter what the scene the pics will come out great. I have a smaller 6 mp camera that doesnt even come close to producing the quality of pics we get with this. I would recommend it to almost anyone.
On: 2007-08-08
I think its a great camera - a cheap point & shoot with very decent images and video. Its handy and easy to use. I would recommend it to anyone who just wants something that will take quick pictures.
Dont forget a memory card!
On: 2007-08-01
This is our first digital (I know, we live like cavemen) and I absolutely love it. Everyone is soooo jealous when I swivel the screen. It is perfect size FOR US but my sister said, OMG thats huge! Have had no problems, bought the rechargeable batteries and they are still on first charge after several months and hundreds of pictures. I am not a techy but even I feel comfortable with this camera. Love the quality.
On: 2007-08-01
The sandisk card is located in the battery compartment!!!!???? ....absolutely hated that...I returned my camera to seller...why, you ask, put the sandisk there?...I can only guess that canon 1s apparently trying to save $0.10 a camera ..Also software is very slow and VERY limited and is not easily compatible with my photo editor. I was VERY unhappy with this camera
On: 2007-07-30
This is a serious little camera for very little money. This has to be one of the finest cameras that I have ever owned. It is versatile, relatively light-weight, and can store a lot of photos. The only down-side that I see is that it uses batteries, instead of a rechargeable battery. However, that down-side is easily handled with rechargeable AA batteries.
On: 2007-07-27
This is a great camera, I have taken many pictures with the batteries right out of the box and they are still going strong. The many option to the camera are easy to figure out without having to research a lot i the books. The camera shuts down fast and turns on quickly. Both are good for saving battery life on shut down and if the perfect picture comes up you can get the shot.
The large LCD screen on the back is nice for viewing your pictures and looking at menu options without having to squint your eyes. I will be purchasing rechargeable batteries soon when the original batteries die so I can get even longer life before having to change the batteries out again.
On: 2007-07-26
The camera performs as claimed. I have an older model which is basically the same camera except for the 4x zoom and 8 megapizel. You cannot go wrong with a Canon.
On: 2007-07-24
I have a long list of canon cameras at use in my house. This one really surprised me! it is so much better than the compact cameras I currently had. It ,of course, takes great pictures! I had an A95 and upgraded to the 630. What an upgrade. The Macro shot ability of the 630 is incredible, the large view screen is sweet and the ability to flip the screen out for different bizarre angles is more of a plus than most people realize. The A95 has this feature as well, and when upgrading to the 630, I was not going to give up this sweet option.
all in all this is one of the best compact digital cameras I have had. No, it is not tiny, but, I am 6 tall and this camera doesnt feel like I am holding a deck of cards and trying to take a picture.
On: 2007-07-24
This camera is great! The large flip screen is very useful if photographing near the ground, over head, or for photographing yourself. Ergonomically excellent for a person with larger hands. This camera has lots of features and apparently can take it too. I often shoot over 500 pictures a week with it. Sometimes far more. I take it everywhere. See my photos in the customer images to know why I love this camera!
On: 2007-07-23
This is my second Canon Digital Camera because I used to have powershot 95 but my brother like it and I gave it to him as gift.So I did a lots of research again on the net and I could not find a better camera then this one.
On: 2007-07-22
This is a great overall camera. I like the swivel screen a lot. This feature allows you to take pictures of yourself or of objects in different angles and still be able to see what you are photographing. The pictures are very clear. The auto mode seems to work better for the most part than choosing a specific setting option. The camera is very versitile and easy to use. A great camera for the affordable price.
On: 2007-07-18
I bought this camera after breaking my Nikon Coolpix P2 which I LOVED. I was well pleased with the quality of pictures that the Nikon made, so I knew it was going to be hard to replace.
A lot of research later, I found the Canon A630. I like the large LCD screen and what was even better was the fact that it would fold shut, or rotate so that even I could get into a shot once in a while. Even better than that is the picture quality... I have a picture of a plane towing a glider, and when enlarged you can actually see the tow line.
The reason I gave it four stars is this camera doesnt have the rechargable battery pack that I liked so well with the Nikon. Also, the memory card slot is in the same door as the four AA-batteries and I usually end up spilling my batteries when getting the card out. Not really a big deal now after owning this camera awhile... but I would have preferred somewhere else.
On: 2007-07-16
This camera is very nice. Easy to use. I like that the screen flips around so it does not get messed up.
On: 2007-07-15
I had the A540, I upgraded to this one. The A540 is a great camera, the A630 is the same - except it is slightly larger and has a swivel screen. The swivel screen comes in handy not only for reaching above to take a shot, but also for taking pictures and video of kids that like to watch themselves. The A630 also takes 4 AA batteries. The video quality is great for a digital camera. On the "standard" setting it is easy to make good movies to put on DVD.
On: 2007-07-15
This camera is my second digital camera. My first one was Canon A530.
I see two drawbacks with this camera. Not good for night scenes and it requires 4 batteries. The battery lid handling looks slightly clumsy. While opening or closing, i have a strange feeling that it would brake. However you wont be using that part of the camera often. Apart from all that, the quality is simply superb. There are 5 levels of resolution. Average resolution is more than enough. So imagine how good the max resolution would be.This camera is a good option for any non professional.
On: 2007-07-13
I like just about everything about this camera except the manual mode. If
you never use manual, then youll LOVE this camera but since Im a veteran
shooter, I find it lacking. Its not intuitive and takes getting used to.
Otherwise, a great camera
On: 2007-07-13
Product came in a timely manner, at a great price--and was exactly what was promised.
On: 2007-07-13
Didnt buy this product for myself. But the person I bought it for has no complaints whatsoever. Tried to buy this camera from another online merchant but when they took almost a week to try and process the order I decided to buy it from Amazon instead. Amazon delivered where the other merchant failed!
Thanks again Amazon.
Regards,
Joel
On: 2007-07-12
The camera has some good manual functions, but it lacks a good sensor for low lite photos. It has a good macro, but it works only with manual focus that works very slowly. the lcd is small with a very low resolution and brightness.
The configuration of the camera is good, but it needs new sensor, new auto focus sistem and a new lcd.
On: 2007-07-12
What an incredible camera for the price. When I show my pictures to people they cannot believe the vivid colors that it produces. This camera is simply awesome....and as Forrest Gump says, "thats all Ive got to say about that."
On: 2007-07-12
We bought this camera because it was the only one that worked with our Omano 3344 Microscope. Good Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), TTL Autofocus and 2.5 inch LCD screen with high definition makes the perfect camera for our needs. We take pictures of small electronic components: processors, transistors, capacitors, etc. Also regular pictures of boxes, labels and co-workers :) by the way, this camera has movie feature that allows zoom when in action. Some cameras the zoom doesnt work in a movie mode.
The definition of the pictures are great! So we are very happy with the camera.
On: 2007-07-10
I bought this camera thinking that it would be an upgrade to a 4 y/o Olympus that I had--I was wrong!
This model had some very nice features and was easy to learn, but it lacks one important capability and thats (IS) Image Stabilization otherwise known as the ability to adapt for camera shake when taking a picture. I was disappointed by how many blurry images I was getting so much so that I returned it.
If you want a compact camera such as this, Id strongly suggest seeking one of the other Canon models that offers the (IS) feature.
On: 2007-07-09
This is my favorite camera....what holds it above all the others is the moveable LCD screen. I bought a 2GB SD card for it and at the best settings it holds up to 567 photos and the video perfect!
On: 2007-07-08
What can i say about this camera that i picked up at Office Depot for some 4th of July picture taking, i was impressed. First off, taking pictures on this thing is a blast because it is so user friendly to use that i did not even bother reading the instruction. The viewer does a fine job showing you the shot before THE SHOT! I even try some video shots and those come up very nice too for such a compact camera and it is so easy to hold your hand onto. I have a Kodak easyshare before and this one is clearly heads over heel a better camera as for as ease of use and high quality pictures. Just point and shoot letting the PowerShot by Canon handle all your picture taking needs.
You will be impressed!
On: 2007-07-08
After shopping around several stores and online, I bought the A630 with high hopes. This camera did not disappoint! I love the huge LCD screen that can be folded over to protect and refolded to address the picture to help produce and center a family photo or self portrait. There are several lighting options that you can use that definitely help in tricky situations. I took this camera to a Cincinnati Reds game and was impressed at the quality photos I was able to retrieve. I sat midway up in the stands and was able to capture some excellent batting pics of Griffey Jr. However, when the zoom is in full effect the camera must be held completely still in order to get clear photos. After some trial and error I was able to come back with some great pics! This camera gives very sharp, colorful pics almost everytime. It took some time to get used to the focus, which is made by holding the shutter button halfway down before taking the pic. I also used the video function at a recent party and was suprised to find that the audio came out better than expected. The video is a little grainy, but I bought it for the pictures, not the video. Although bigger than your normal point and shoot cameras, it is still an excellent buy for the quality photos that you will get in return. And at 8 megapixels I will not need to upgrade for quite some time.
On: 2007-07-04
I love this camera very much. I just purchased a week ago and took with us to Disneyland. I didnt get a chance to read the instructions before the trip. This camera definitely is a user friendly camera. I am no tech person at all. It was very easy for me to take pictures with two young kids.
I ended up took a lot of pictures without flash and they all turned out great. Of course, it would be a good idea to know the camera before trip. :-)
If you are looking for convenience, this is the one. I am going to check out the underwate casing and hope to take this camera for scuba diving.
Happy Summer!!!!!!!!!!!!
On: 2007-07-04
I bought this camera not to long ago and it is without a doubt the best camera i have bought! I recommend this camera to anybody who loves the world of photography. I have Previously bought about 20 cameras ranging from Nikon, Kodak, Sony and other leading camera companys and they dont live up to what it says, this camera is really EXCELLENT! GOT MY 5 STARS!!
On: 2007-07-04
I bought this camera just before a trip to Central Asia, and had little time to get used to it before leaving. But even without knowing how to use all the bells and whistles, it still did a fine job. The only adjustments I used were varying degrees of zoom, flash on or off, and closeup on or off -- and all these are easy to manage (and to remember). The camera is compact and easy to hold. Rechargeable batteries lasted through many, many shots -- I recharged every 2 or 3 days, and never had a problem. Eight megapixels give photos that can be "taken apart": pulling out an interesting face or object, and blowing it up as a separate picture. Also, with this degree of resolution, its hard to tell where optical zoom leaves off and digital zoom begins.
Only two criticisms: first, the lag time between pushing the shutter button and actually taking the picture (and I think all digitals are plagued by this). Second, its easy to accidentally twist the dial on the camera top when pulling it out of a bag or case, and its hard to remember to always check to see that its set correctly.
Overall, though, a very good camera for the price -- Im well-satisfied.
On: 2007-06-29
My husband bought me a camera a few years back. It was a fuji. 2.0 pixel so I couldnt blow the pictures up bigger than 4x6 and it look good. My mother-in-law bought her husband the Canon A570 I think and I loved the camera. I am into a little money last month so I did a little research. Amazon had the camera cheaper than everyone. Walmart,office depot, kmart,and best buy. Prices range between $249-399. The camera came with everthing I needed. This is the best camera!!!!!!
On: 2007-06-27
I cant say enough about how great this camera is. I cant believe the quality of the photos for the price. The only drawback would be the that is thick compared to many of the streamline cameras available today but the overall quality and available settings are outstanding. I would highly recommend purchasing this.
On: 2007-06-27
The powershot line has been a great camera. We have two. I use them for simply point and shoot tasks. Shutter speed is slower than some, but quality is great.
On: 2007-06-26
I bought this camera for my sister and had a chance to see it while she stayed with me. It is an great camera for beginners.
Good resolution, easy use. We especially loved the fact that it has a cable to the TV and we could watch the sightseeing pictures with the whole family.
Youll have to buy a memory card though because the one which comes with the camera isnt enough.
On: 2007-06-23
Takes very good pics and with the swing around LCD screen self potraits are even easier as you can see yourself before the pic is taken. 8mp for under $200 and uses AA batteries thats a good combination for me.
On: 2007-06-23
I am thoroughly satisfied with my purchase. I wanted a higher end "Point and Shoot" class camera. To fit the bill, it needed to be priced appropriately, and take very good pictures that could later be enlarged and cropped with little image degradation. This camera can do that. Furthermore, I did not want a camera that was so manual that I would miss good shots while trying to guess which settings to use. This camera feels good in my hands (not to small and not too large) and is still light enough that you will want to take it everywhere. Lastly, it runs on 4 AA batteries which are inexpensive easy to find.
On: 2007-06-19
i have to say I LOVE my camera. if you are looking for a fairly easy camera with all kinds of options that are easy to figure out (like at the aquarium or very bright lights...) this camera is for you. I also got a set of rechargeable batteries and a 2G memory card (i have filled twice in two weeks) the video is very nice..the speed is great for this price of cameras. the best i have seen. i spent weeks comparing price, priorities(pixels, eye finder, batteries, etc.) and customer review...I am VERY pleased with my choice.
things i LOVE that i was not looking for...
the rotating screen (i like to throw it in my purse and it is protected)
rechargeable batteries.
My favorite setting is the "kids and pets" with the continuous picture thingy.(i am not a camera expert)...going down a pool slide or jumping of the diving board is GREAT!! all in focus!!
LOVE IT!!!
On: 2007-06-19
I bought my Canon power Shot A630 by may 27th, it arrives like was scheduled, Well the only complaint that i have is when I use the zoom after the 4X optical zoom, and beging the digital zoom it distorts the image, it seems that i cant close up the image perfectly.
after that there is no other complaint.
On: 2007-06-18
I purchased the Canon A630 May 31, 2007 and to be truthful, I have not tried any of the great features this camera comes with, but as soon as I took this little guy out of the box and placed the batteries in, I loved it. It is so simple to use! I havent even begun to look through the instruction booklets. The memory card that comes with it is not all that good, but six pictures can be taken and deleted until you get the hang of it. I tried the low light feature and there is some noise, but then Im not an expert (Drip under pressure) so for my needs, its going to just find. I really recommend this camera to anyone.
On: 2007-06-15
I like the camera and did a lot of research before buying it. I didnt realize how handy and convenient and valuable the pull out rotating screen is. You quickly learn to take advantage of high and low shots. Amazon had the best price especialy if you take into account free shipping and sales tax ;-).
I am just a little disappointed in ths storage speed but I can live with it.
The camera arrived before the promised data.
On: 2007-06-14
Great camera. Were looking for a lighter, easy to bring along alternative to our Canon EOS. This is ideal. Great pictures and does everything we could want.
On: 2007-06-14
This is my first digital camera but I was amazed at house easy it was to figure it out without even looking at the manual. So I consider this camera to be quite user friendly and the picture quality is impressive. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
On: 2007-06-14
Wonderful camera. This was a replacement for my 3.0M pixel Fuji camera. No complaints. Have taken over 200 pictures at various settings with perfect results. Would recommend this camera to anyone!
Dean
On: 2007-06-12
I am one to really review and investigate a product before I purchase it. We have had previous Canon digital cameras and as always Canon has upgraded and comes through with a great product. I bought this as a starter camera for my son and it has proven to be easy to use. The picture quality is good and there are many other options/settings that we have yet to investigate and try. The flip screen is amazing.
The two things that I would even slightly comment to the negative are: the memory card and focusing. As with all digital cameras, the memory card that comes with the camera is small. You would be well advised to buy as additional memeory card with your purchase of the camera.
Also, focusing at very far distances takes some getting used to. As you focus the image blurs then clears and sometimes blurs again before a final clear. It is important to make sure the image is clear on the LCD before you click the picture. After a weekend of picture taking we got used to this.
As always, even after surfing reviews and pricing, Amazon was right on with reviews, the best price and very quick shipping.
I am very satisfied with this purchase.
On: 2007-06-11
I previously owned a Nikon Coolpix 3.1 MP camera, so that had set my expectations before buying the Powershot A630. This camera is a HUGE upgrade in many areas, including:
* Fast startup
* Image quality (which is an obvious one going from 3.1 to 8 megapixels)
* Ability to shoot images in low light
* The flip open/hide screen is great too. By not using the screen (which is the normal condition when I shoot) it saves battery life.
* The fact that it uses standard AA batteries instead of expensive camera batteries.
* Even the included software to manage the downloads and view/edit images is an upgrade
The only negatives I can think of are:
* Heavy in comparison to other cameras Ive had/tested
* Battery life isnt great. That may have to do with my choice of batteries, too.
* It should come with a case
On: 2007-06-11
Takes great pictures. Most valued features for me are the long battery life relative to number of pictures one can take and the moveable view finder. It has way more features than i will ever use, but that is true of all the cameras I looked at. It was a reasonable price and highly rated by Consumer Reports and the salesperson at Best Buy even though I didnt purchase there. Even though it is not the smallest model, it easily fits in my purse.
by: Anonymous On: 2007-06-10
I purchased this camera about 3 weeks ago, wanted a new one to take to Vegas. I did alot of research, online and in the stores, and I mainly liked this one because of the swivel display. I also found the best deal on Amazon, I did the uprade on shipping and got in in 3 days!! I was really surprised to get it so quickly. A major discount store had this camera for $50 higher so I decided to get it online, a no-brainer. This phone was very easy to use out of the box and the picture quality is impressive. I am very happy with it and my shopping experience on Amazon. I own 2 Sony digital cameras, they are ok, but I really am much happier with my new Canon.
by: cychen11 On: 2007-06-09
I like it especially the display which can rotate. Very good for someone like me who travel alone.
by: Anonymous On: 2007-06-08
We have been very happy with the camera. If you are looking for a good camera this one is.
by: Anonymous On: 2007-06-08
I absolutely love this camera. I bought it after having an HP for about a year or so before it was stolen. This Canon replaced that, and I am kind of glad the HP was stolen. hehehe This Canon has amazing features, so if I want to do creative photography, I can... and if I want to do snapshot shooting, that is easy as well. I got this camera about 2-3 weeks ago, and Im still getting used to all of the features, but I am not complaining. Also, Ive used the camera almost everyday since then, and the factory batteries are just dying now. Not too shabby, eh? :-D
by: Anonymous On: 2007-06-08
These PowerShot "A" cameras are Canons attempt to deliver the quality and features of its more expensive PowerShot "G" and PowerShot Pro "S" lines (such as full zoom lenses) at a budget price. The results, though, are a mixed bag. The entry-level A460 is lousy, but the rest of the line gives you a lot for the money. (How do I know all this? Because Ive actually gotten to use all of these cameras. I earn my living shooting photos at Walt Disney World for a travel guidebook, and nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShots.)
Heres my opinion of the "A" series line:
Canon PowerShot A460 5.0MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Yuck! This 5MP camera is like a relic from five years ago: the simple but poorly designed controls -- a little joy pad surrounded by four buttons -- make it far too easy to do things like change the zoom setting when you set the flash. I have fat fingers and I mess things up almost every time! Also, Ive seen photos taken with this camera, and they often have that purple fringe around their highlights, which are typically blown out. On the plus side, the camera does have an optical viewfinder.
Canon PowerShot A540 6MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
RECOMMENDED. Looking for a good bargain camera? Take a look at this one. Its a 2006 model, but it works just fine. You get 20 shooting modes, a full set of manual controls and can record low-res sound video at 60 frames per second. Before you buy it, however, check Amazons price of the better, and newer, A560. It may be cheaper.
Canon PowerShot A550 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
This basic camera isnt that bad, but theres no reason to buy it. For about $25 more you can step up to the PowerShot A560 (see below), which has the same body, sensor and lens but Canons much better Digic III processor. Buy this one and, yes, youll save a few bucks, but your photos wont look as good.
Canon PowerShot A560 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
RECOMMENDED. Here is a nice camera! Featuring Canons acclaimed Digic III processor, it includes the companys face-detection metering system and a decent red-eye removal.
Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
RECOMMENDED. Same as the A560 but with optical image stabilization and the ability to shoot manually.
Canon PowerShot A630 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
RECOMMENDED. You can do a lot with this sweet little camera. It has a flip-out LCD panel and lots of manual controls. The shots Ive seen from this model look great. Keep your ISO under 800 and you wont get any noise.
Canon PowerShot A640 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
Same as the A630 except 10MP.
Canon PowerShot A710 IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom
RECOMMENDED. This fully-loaded model has all the toys, including a full-range zoom (35mm film equivalent of 35-210mm), adjustable flash power and optional second-curtain flash. This last features means you can make the flash fire at the end of a long exposure, instead of the beginning, so moving subjects streak into focus instead of out. Much more for your money than the A640.
By Mike Neal, author of The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World.
On: 2007-06-07
This is a decent, easy to use all-around fun camera at the right price. Im very impressed with the sharpness and accuracy of the colors. This is the first digital camera Ive owned without that noticeable delay when shooting.
The swiveling lens is great for off-angle shots. I picked up the DC8 underwater housing for snorkeling, and the pictures I took came out fantastic. The flash seemed to work very well underwater, I switched to to fish mode to allow for the blueness of underwater. Make sure you buy rechargable batteries and extra memory.
On: 2007-06-05
Bought this in a haste as I as planning an trip to an outdoor location and did not have a camera. Result: Very much satisfied...Pros and Cons are below:
+ves: Performs its prmiary function very well that is takes amazingly clear picures, the rotating LCD screen adds a lot of flexibility and helps us take pics in any position.
-ves: Requires 4 AA batteries and is hence a bit bulky, also batteries are sucked out very quickly (keep a spare set in case the charger is not handy) I am also not very sure of its capability when the light is not good, maybe a bit of fine tune is needed from my side...
Over all worth the money, and I cannot complain given the amount I paid for it...
On: 2007-06-05
My new A630 was great to use. The tilt view screen came in handy when I held my camera above the crowd to get a picture of Pope Benedict at the public audience in Vatican city on my vacation. Camera was ease to use. Pictures came out great.
On: 2007-06-02
The first digicam I got (another brand) was very disappointing for my purposes, the A630 is a major improvement. Autofocus works very well in low light. The LCD continues to work in dim light also instead of going blank. Battery life is very good using 2000MAH AA rechargeables. The tilt/swivel LCD display is very handy when its not possible to get your head behind the camera, such as documenting wiring inside an equipment rack or taking shots from ground level. There is a programmable self-timer mode which I have found to be useful. I use the optical viewfinder often in bright sunlight when the LCD is difficult to see, many other models dont have this. The A630 is capable of very good resolution, I have used it for photographing some intricate mechanisms and circuit boards and the detail in the pictures has brought favorable comments. The auto white balance works well in most situations including dimmed incandescent light. Aperture priority mode is great for documentation shots where you need to maximize depth of field, many similar cameras dont have this mode. Outdoors the A630 reproduces blue sky and clouds beautifully without using any lens filters. I have not used the movie mode so cannot comment on that.
The pictures are a bit noisy at ISO 400 and above if enlarged although still good "snapshot" quality. In very dim light (without flash) its necessary to use high ISO and accept a little noise or stabilize the camera and use a slow shutter. The shiny camera case can be rather slippery to hold, I put a strip of cloth tape on it for a big improvement. The computer software provided has limited editing features, I use an old copy of Paint Shop Pro if significant editing 1s needed.
Bottom line: I am very happy with this camera so far, I have been able to get a good picture in just about any situation. It has many useful features the average "point & shoot" does not which makes it a practical tool for work as well as pleasure photography.
On: 2007-06-02
I have purchased several cameras in the last 4 years. This Canon is a great little camera. It has a swivel LCD view screen which is great for protecting the screen when not in use. The pictures are very good quality.
On: 2007-05-30
Terrific equipment. Canon proved it again. Very easy to use unit, comes with lots of features, and delivers excellent picture. I used to own another Canon P&S unit (A-70) but LCD on A-360 is much better. The capability to rotate the LCD adds another dimension to the flexibility of this product. So far, I used two different ASA settings, i.e. ASA 200 and ASA 400. The picture quality in each case was superb.
Downside if any would be the SD Card that comes from the factory has very limited capacity, 16MB only. You ought to have a card with much higher capacity. Overall a brilliant product to own for any level of camera user expertise.
On: 2007-05-28
I absolutely love this camera. It is hands down the best digital camera I have ever owned. It is extremely easy to use. There are a so many options and settings. This camera can pretty much do anything that you could think of. Great camera for the price. I highly recommend it.
On: 2007-05-27
pros: great picture quality, good battery life, accessories come cheap, and good variety of features and options.
cons: pictures go grainy with noise at high iso settings, lack of picture stabilizer.
great for beginners and those who want a great camera without paying the big bucks for the xlr cameras.
On: 2007-05-24
I previously had a Cannon A85 which I was very pleased with but the A630 takes photography to a new level.Easy to operate....a lot of bang for your buck!
On: 2007-05-22
This is a nice camera for the beginner to the advance user. Im not a tall person, so in a crowd, it nice to be able to reach up with the camera above my head to take photos and actually see the screen. The one thing I would like, but this camera does not has this capability, is image stabilization but for the price, you cant beat it. An ISO above 800 would be nice and so would having RAW but then again, it would drive the price up. Its a great point and shoot camera. Dont recommending buying the Canon recommended Power Shot case as it is a tight fit and is just barely able to close. Dont know what Canon thinking when they recommended the Power Shot Case.
On: 2007-05-21
At the time when I purchased this camera, I had been working with an 8.1 digital camera that wasnt even a true brand name. This previous camera had been nice until it went and it wasnt even a year old. I had been using it for my photo class at college until a vital part died. Luckily, I saw the Canon PowerShot A630 and read over its vital statistics. It more than fit the bill and it was a lot less than the previous camera. I was able to finish up my project in about a week and a half and found time
to play with it and find out for myself what it can do. Now that I have graduated I have read certain parts of the manual and was blown away by what it is able to do. It had been the screen that had originally sold me on it and now that I have found out what else it is capable of Ill truly treasure this camera - I just wish Maria Sharapova came with it!!
On: 2007-05-20
The cam is not so bad for usual circumstances using flash light, but for me as an designer there is too much noise. Even when I set ISO to 80 with still images and long exposure time, there is noise that overlays too much of the resolution, using a camera that has a 4 megapixel resolution if it makes very clean noiseless images the result is as good or better then that of the powershot 630 / 8 MPixel, but with that much of noise all the megapixels are useless. Generally it needs a lot of light to make it a minimum of noise but its still there.
On: 2007-05-17
This camera is very affordable, takes great pictures, and has lots of handy features. The flip screen allows you to take pictures of yourself or group pics with you in them. I was also pleased to see that you can add a more powerful lense to take better close up pictures. My friends were very impressed with this camera.
On: 2007-05-17
Esta Camara no solo toma fotos espectaculares en modo automatico, autoajusta, elimina los ojos rojos y demas cosas. lo Que no logro conseguir es que dispare las fotos en tiempo, osea programar la foto.
Como si fuera poco los videos que graba son de muy buena calidad, con poco sonido pero muy buenos...
On: 2007-05-16
A replacement for my Canon A40 w 3x zoom and 2.1 mpx. A world of difference,
ESPECIALLY with that swiveling large size LCD. What a help!!!! Even in sun can
adjust so rarely need to use viewfinder.
The large mpx serves as an additional zoom factor, since when you set camera at
max size/rez with very large mpx image, AND use zoom, you can get good image of
smaller subject from a decent distance, nearly like using a telescope!!!
Batt life very good, with the 4 AA as was with my earlier model. Actually so may
varients for pic taking I tend to get lost at times, but since I read the How To in
manual only when I HAVE to, its my fault.
Highly recommended. Now all I need is decent aftermarket flash for additional interior work.
On: 2007-05-16
I just love the camera and it is so easy to use and downloading is quick and easy.
On: 2007-05-16
Im actually excited about this camera because I could figure it out and take pictures right away. I will say that the battery compartment is a joke and I might end up breaking it at some point, but the battery life is good, so I dont have to risk it very often! This camera is bigger than most other newer cameras; however, its by no means bulky or huge and fits into my purse just fine. I like that there is somewhere to grip and the LCD comes out and flips around to really see what Im shooting. The zoom is awesome as well. Im amazed at how far technology has come since my last camera. This is an 8 mega pixel camera with great zoom in a great size for a great price!
On: 2007-05-14
I bought this camera after good review from my friend for previous version which was 5 MP. This camera is more in weight and the biggest problem is picture quality when light is midium or low. It did not function well at all while we were taking picures in banquest hall with more yellow light as well as same p | | |
