Jul 30

The Canon PowerShot A560 was presented in January of 2007, as among the lower-end models in the A-series lineup. It is a near-twin upgrade of the A550 model that arrived onto the market somewhat before it, but as we will see, the Canon A560 in reality features a number of worthy enhancements comparative to the 550 model.

While classified and priced as an entry-level camera, the A560 takes fine, high-resolution shots, has a nice 4x zoom lens, and is rather easy to employ. The user interface is uncluttered and clean, the combination of no-nonsense mode dial and simple Function menu attaining it easy to get to the functions you will apply most frequently. There is also a really good movie mode for compiling "video snapshots" at quality levels as high as 640×480 pixels and 30 frames/second.

Basic Specifications:
Resolution: 7.10 Megapixels
Viewfinder:

Optical / LCD

Lens:

4.00x zoom
(35-140mm eq.)

ISO: 80-1600
Max Aperture:

2.6

LCD Size:

2.5 inch

Mem Type:

SDHC / SD

Shutter: 15-1/2000
Dimensions:

3.6×2.5×1.7in
(91×64x43mm)

Battery:

2 x AA

Weight: 5.8 oz
(165 g)
Special Features:

  • DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility
  • Evaluative, Center-Weighted, and Spot metering options when shooting in manual mode
  • Auto ISO adjustment with six ISO equivalents up to ISO 1600 plus a HI ISO setting to automatically boost sensitivity to high levels in low light shooting
  • Auto White balance plus five preset white balance modes and custom white balance setting capability
  • Creative Effects menu
  • Menu-set variable delay/multi-shot Self-Timer mode
  • Continuous Shooting in Manual and Scene Modes
  • Still frame sound caption recording
  • 30fps 640×480 Movie mode (with sound); up to 60fps at 320×240 in Fast Frame Rate mode

“…Great low light shots and alot of bang for the buck, easy to use…”

    • Actual user review from Epinions.com

“…the most-used settings up front on the dial, excellent color representation, the least flash-fallout of any I tried, and exceptional quality…”

    • Actual user comment from Amazon.com

“…Picture/video quality is superb, better than I could have imagined…”

    • Actual user comment from CNET.com

“…Great pics, great video, easy to use, computer friendly and easy uploads…”

    • Actual user comment from Epinions.com
Jul 28

The Canon PowerShot A460 digital camera has a 2.0 inch 86,000 pixel LCD display and a resolution of five megapixels – up from last year’s 1.8 inch LCD A430 and its 4 megapixel. The Canon A460 features a progressively rare optical zoom viewfinder along with Canon-branded 4x optical zoom lens.

The digital camera market is jam packed with dirt-cheap digicameras, but there are only a few in this under-$150 range that I’d recommend to just about anybody. The Canon PowerShot A460 is just such a camera. Its 5-megapixel sensor is more than sufficient for the average snapshooter wanting to produce 4×6 and 5×7 prints. The Canon A460’s size and shape are easy to bring along, and its apply of two AA batteries attains it a comfortable selection, since compatible power is accessible anyplace.

Basic Specifications:
Resolution: 5.00 Megapixels
Viewfinder:

Optical / LCD

Lens:

4.00x zoom (38-152mm eq.)

ISO: 80-400
Max Aperture:

2.8

LCD Size:

2.0 inch

Mem Type:

SDHC / SD

Shutter: 15-1/2000
Dimensions:

4.2×2.0×1.6in (106×52x40mm)

Battery:

2 x AA

Weight: 5.8 oz (165 g)
Special Features:

  • PictBridge compatibility
  • Exif Print compatibility
  • DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) compatibility
  • Evaluative, Center-Weighted, and Spot metering options
  • Photo Effects (Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, B&W, Positive Film, and Custom Color settings)
  • ISO adjustment with four ISO equivalents and an Auto setting
  • White balance (color) adjustment with seven modes
  • Continuous Shooting and a variable delay Self-Timer mode
  • Wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio) still capture mode
  • Movie mode (with sound)

“…I highly recommend the Canon PowerShot A460 if you need an inexpensive yet capable compact camera that produces very good photos…”

    • Actual user review from Epinions.com

“…it’s a great point-and-shoot camera, with a great zoom lens, and at a great price…”

    • Actual user comment from Amazon.com

“…The quality of the photos we are getting speaks extremely well for the automatic focusing and the lens quality of this basic, inexpensive camera…”

    • Actual user comment from CNET.com

“…I am very satisfied with the quality of images and haven’t encountered blurred images with the A460…”

    • Actual user comment from Amazon.com
Jul 25

The most recent model in Canon’s best-selling line of image-stabilized superzoom cameras, the 8-megapixel Canon PowerShot S5 IS is alike to its predecessor, the 6-megapixel PowerShot S3 IS (Canon hopped a number so there is no S4).

The Canon PowerShot’s S5 IS voluminous feature set united with its image-stabilized 12x optical zoom lens will delight photographers who desire a solidly made and capable non-DSLR camera with all the whistles and bells. Apart from the omission of a RAW mode, the Canon S5 IS is among the more competent megazooms on the market. Easy access to setting changes and external controls add to the Canon S5’s appealingness, as does its first-class movie mode with stereo sound. The Canon S5’s semi-manual and automatic functions will be satisfying to snapshooters searching to develop and/or step up their photographic skills.

Basic Specifications:
Resolution: 8.00 Megapixels
Viewfinder:

EVF / LCD

Lens:

12.00x zoom (36-432mm eq.)

ISO: 80-1600
Max Aperture:

2.7

LCD Size:

2.5 inch

Mem Type:

SDHC / SD

Shutter: 15-1/3200
Dimensions:

4.6×3.1×3.1in (117×80x78mm)

Battery:

4 x AA

Weight: 20.2 oz (574 g)
Special Features:

  • Wide angle and telephoto accessory lenses and filters available
  • Live Histogram and Pattern/Grid Overlay
  • Selectable AF points
  • Continuous AF
  • Multiple Metering and AF modes
  • Adjustable Flash Intensity
  • Exposure Bracketing and AF Bracketing
  • Multiple White Balance settings, including Manual
  • Contrast/Sharpness/Saturation/Red/Green/Blue and skin tone adjustments
  • Multiple creative options, i.e., My Colors
  • Shutter Speeds from 15 sec to 1/3,200 sec
  • Wind filter, audio capture adjustment settings
  • High resolution movies with stereo sound
  • On-board red-eye correction (in Playback)
  • Hotshoe
  • Safety FE and MF options
  • ISO Shift
  • ISO from 100-1600 and High ISO mode
  • Multiple continuous shooting modes, including Continuous Shooting AF
  • Automatic Face Detection AE/AF
  • Optical Image Stabilization: Shooting, Continuous, Panning

“…Everything you could require in a camera for the price. Accessories available are outstanding…”

    • Actual user review from Epinions.com

“…The amount of features on this thing are truly spectacular, even the creature comforts are nice (such as the histogram and over-exposure detect)…”

    • Actual user comment from Amazon.com

“…if you’re looking for point-and-shoot ease with plentiful controls and ample zoom range with image stabilization, look no further…”

    • Actual user comment from CNET.com

“…Great for novice and pro alike, beautiful pictures, excellent ergonomic design, easy to use options…”

    • Actual user comment from Epinions.com
Jul 20

The Canon PowerShot S3 IS is the latest in a highly popular line of long zoom cameras, following the 5.0-Mp S2 IS, the 3.2-Mp S1 IS, and the 2.6-Mp Pro90 IS.

The long-zoom digital camera market is turning pretty packed these days, so it adopts a lot for a product to truly stand out. In spite of the stiff competition tho’, the Canon PowerShot S3 IS is indeed a standout product. Establishing upon the already really popular S2 IS model, the Canon S3 IS demonstrates considerable advances. Concurrently, the first-class image stabilization system has been conducted forward, and image quality is really great. Taken as a package, the Canon S3 IS is one good digital camera, and one that’s a lot of fun to apply besides.

Basic Specifications:
Resolution: 6.00 Megapixels
Viewfinder:

EVF / LCD

Lens:

12.00x zoom (36-432mm eq.)

ISO: 50-800
LCD Size:

2.0 inch

Mem Type:

SD

Shutter: 15-1/3200
Dimensions: 4.5×3.1×3.0in (113×78x76mm)
Battery:

4 x AA

Weight: 14.5 oz (410 g)
Special Features:

  • Video cable for connection to NTSC/PAL televisions, VCRs, etc.
  • USB cable for connection to a computer or certain printers (driver software included)
  • USB 2.0 High Speed interface
  • DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge compatibility
  • Evaluative, Center-Weighted, and Spot metering options
  • Automatic Exposure Bracketing and Automatic Focus Bracketing
  • ISO adjustment with Auto, High Auto and five ISO equivalents
  • White balance (color) adjustment with eight modes
  • Ten custom Photo Effects
  • Night Display brightens LCD for easier framing of dark subjects
  • Unique "My Colors" mode
  • Continuous Shooting, and 2 or 10-second Self-Timer modes
  • Stitch-Assist mode for panoramic shots
  • Sound caption recording
  • Stereo recording in Movie mode
  • Movie and Still shutter buttons with simultaneous operation
  • AF Assist Beam
  • Optical image stabilization

“…Powershot S3 IS is, without a doubt, the finest point-and-shoot camera I have ever used…”

    • Actual user review from Epinions.com

“…Awsome camera with excellent picture quality, zoom, and battery life…”

    • Actual user comment from Amazon.com

“…Excellent camera with MANY useful features and great software…”

    • Actual user comment from CNET.com

“…Fast, quiet zoom, low price for high quality, great image quality…”

    • Actual user comment from Epinions.com
Jul 19

The PowerShot A620 rides at the top of Canon’s A-series–a lineup described by cameras that are moderately compact, comparatively cheap and equipt with a robust set of exposure controls. The A620 is no exception: priced below $400, it has a potent 7.1-megapixel CCD–ideal for photographers who like particularly big prints or who oftentimes crop their photographs.

Canon’s PowerShot line of digital cameras have all of the time been big favorites, appraised for their user-friendly design, first-class photo characteristics, and great build quality. The Canon PowerShot A620 is a respectable addition at the top of that line, featuring a 7-megapixel CCD and a really great quality 4x optical zoom lens. It provides everything from fully automatic to fully manual exposure control, with a healthy set of scene modes thrown in to attain it easy to bring back great-looking photos from what might differently be challenging situations.

Basic Specifications:

  • Power supplied by four AA batteries or optional AC adapter.
  • SD Card memory storage.
  • Built-in flash
  • Shutter speed range from 1/2500 to 15 seconds, depending on aperture
  • Manually adjustable aperture setting ranging from f/2.8 to f/8.0, depending on lens zoom position and shutter speed
  • Eleven special scene modes.
  • Full-automatic, program auto-exposure, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, and full-manual exposure modes, as well as five preset exposure modes and movie mode.
  • Auto-focus assist light
  • Auto-focus and manual focus modes
  • 4x digital zoom
  • Glass, 4x, 7.3-29.2mm lens (equivalent to 35-140mm zoom on a 35mm camera)
  • Optical viewfinder
  • 2.0-inch color LCD monitor
  • 7.1-megapixel CCD delivering image resolutions as large as 2,592 x 1,944 pixels

Special Features:

  • Custom Setting mode for saving frequently used settings
  • Color swap mode
  • My Color mode for color adjustment
  • Stitch-Assist mode for panoramic shots
  • Audio notes with still images

“…I have had this camera for over a year now, and absolutely love it- it has allowed me to take wonderful pictures in every type of condition/situation…”

    • Actual user review from Epinions.com

“…Picture quality is impressive for such a small camera - better than any 35mm point & shoot camera ever used…”

    • Actual user comment from Amazon.com

“…The macro feature takes sharp close-ups, and the semi-auto portait mode results were fantastic…”

    • Actual user comment from CNET.com

“…It has everything you will ever need from a camera…photos, videos with sound, flip out screen, programmable and multi timed shots for tripod setup…”

    • Actual user comment from Epinions.com