Canon PowerShot A460 5.0MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot A460 5.0MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Customer Review: Great Low Price Camera and Even Better Software!
Summary: 5 Stars
I looked around extensively for the best deal in the cheaper cameras that come with decent zoom and pixel size and this camera is a lot better than anything rival companies have out at the moment for the same price. I've used a few digital cameras over the years and this is as good, well actually better than the ones I used that cost slightly more than it. I was also going to buy a camera bag for this but the shape fits well enough into my pants pockets and the way the camera lens retracts when it is off protects it, plus its so light you don't even notice it, so I don't think I'll bother.
What I also really liked about this camera was the software that came with it. I especially liked the stitching program which allows you to join multiple images together to become one image (which saves on uploading to website costs as the one image is a lot less pixel size than the independent photos are). Also handy for facebook albums and the like where your limited to the number of images in an online album. You can either create a wide landscape image of the one thing or stictch totally different images together for example people at a party. Images don't even have to be the same size if you've cropped some and you can use any images on your computer not just ones taken on this camera. This program's easy to use and after a bit of trial and error you'll be getting the results you want.
The only thing I'd advise Canon to fix on the next model is the memory card/battery door. This is a bit fragile and if you had to change either card of batteries real quick as your subject is moving away you may miss the shot. But if you get a bigger memory card (camera comes with a small 16MB ,about 15 shots card) and use rechargeable AA batteries, replacing them before you head out you should overcome this problem. This door is certainly not a major problem but still annoying enough that Canon should change this design in future models.
By the way you can also get this camera with a dark blue face instead of the grey.
Customer Review: Very happy with Canon PowerShot A460
Summary: 5 Stars
I would highly recommend this camera to anyone, especially a first-time digital camera owner like me. Although I know it will take me awhile to learn how to use all the many enhanced features of this camera, it was very easy for me to learn the basic operation of just taking and reviewing ordinary pictures. The picture quality is fantastic, especially for someone used to using disposable cameras. I did accidentally delete one picture, but I know what I did wrong, and have learned from that.
I almost bought another brand of camera that didn't have a viewfinder, only the LCD screen, and I'm so glad I didn't. When trying to use the LCD to set up a picture, I find it difficult to focus with my own eyes, especially since I'm a bit older and need bifocals. With the viewfinder, I only need to put my eye up close, no glasses, and the pictures are a lot easier to take. I would definitely recommend this camera to senior citizens. I also love that with one little cord, I can hook the camera up to my TV and view my pictures on the large screen with family. I am still using the first set of rechargeable batteries, after going on a couple of trips and taking quite a few pictures, plus viewing them, so it isn't a battery hog.
I haven't actually printed any pictures yet, just put them on my computer and made a CD for family, so I don't know about that. However, I've discovered that each picture seems to be about 1.5 mb in size, so I'm sure that would print a high-quality picture. (I've yet to learn how to change the resolution of the pictures so I can email a smaller file size version with a dial-up computer.)
Customer Review: Very easy to use, excellent product, great pictures
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased 4 of these cameras as a christmas gift for my relatives who didn't have a digital camera and who I knew wanted to break into the digital world. After a lot of research online + with prior excellent experience with Canon cameras and camcorders (have 2 other cannon cameras & 1 cannon camcorder), this was a natural choice for me. Price was another consideration. Its very very affordable, entry level camera that consistently takes excellent pictures and videos and lives up to the Cannon legacy. The modes are very basic as compared to some higher end models and qualify for a basic shoot-and-point camera; but then, what else do the uninitiated, middle aged people want??? Its best feature is its ease of use. Just select, point and shoot! I've seen even people with advanced settings often use the "Auto" mode more often as a rule than an exception. I myself do!!
The only minor fault I noticed was its cheaper-made-in-china look. You expect more from a cannon, and that goes for looks as well. Doesn't look too bad, but closer inspection does reveal a not so smooth finish, and its indeed made in china.
Apart from that, there are no quality or functional issues whatsoever.
Battery life is great, weights very less, easy to carry around, comes with its own handy software (which you don't HAVE TO install) and definitely worth its money.
The best christmas gift I gave ever. And everybody really loved it!
Customer Review: Nice camera, but flawed
Summary: 5 Stars
I replaced my venerable Elph Powershot S200 with this camera. The build quality is not as solid as the Elph, but at this price, I can afford to replace it every couple of years. The picture quality is outstanding. A ton of features, it is taking me a while to use the camera to it's potential. I've called Canon support, and talked to a living, breathing person for assistance. Customer support is perhaps the best feature of this camera. Exceptional camera, exceptional value.
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I liked this camera so much initially that I recommended it to 2 of my friends and they bought it. After living with the camera for 6 weeks, my friends and I have all experienced the same flaw. The battery/memory card door does not close tightly. I talked to Canon about it, and they say they know nothing about it, but I can ship the camera to them and they will look at it. My daughter has an A430, which is nearly identical, but the door works differently, and correctly. I am much less pleased now than when I purchased the camera. Now I have to decide if the flaw with the door is worth the trouble to send the camera back. My OCD tendencies suggest it probably is.
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I exchanged the camera for an A560 after a Canon CSR tried to convince me that the flaw is actually a feature. He has a great future with Microsoft! I'm very hopeful that the A560 does not have the same problem.
Customer Review: GREAT CAMERA. GREAT SERVICE!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am very satisfied with this camera. After using a small kodak camera for a while it was time for a chnage so after much searching and reading reviews i finally decided to buy this camera. no regrets!!! for the orice i paid the camera is really great. it takes great pictures of excellent quality, it is easy to use and works really well.
even if i was worried about the complaints about its draining of batteries i am happy to say that this camera uses batteries just like any other avergae cameras. like i do with my othe cameras after i take a picture i turn it off and put it back on when i want to use it again.
The best that happened to me was that my friend who is a professional photographer gave me a big compliment for my camera and she is calculating her savings to purchase a few for herself. we were on holiday together and she kept using my cameras for pictures and really loved the quality.
i really love this camera. if you want something cool, affordable, works well and takes great photos do not hesitate,,, this is the camera for you. plus the service was great and i received the camera on time and in great conditions.