Canon PowerShot A470 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Blue)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot A470 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Blue)
Customer Review: Wow!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a Canon camera that was only a couple of years old, go missing. Even though it had a lot more features, I figured that I'd buy a cheap camera to replace it, for now. (Maybe it'll still turn up, if not I may get a fancy camera for a replacement later.)
The old one was 5 Mega pixels, the new one is 7 Mega pixels. What is shocking however, is the amount of improvements that were made in digital cameras, in only a couple of years. While the new camera is relatively cheap, it is vastly better than my old one (and the old one was very highly rated, and from the same manufacturer).
While the old camera would take decent pictures, to get the exposure and colors right, I would always run the pictures through Photoshop's Auto-correct mode, before printing them out. With the new camera, they have somehow improved the electronics so much that every picture looks good straight out of the camera, without any correction in external software. (The external software will further improve on the pictures, but they're pretty good, even without touching them up.)
I don't know if I just lucked out with this particular model of camera, or if every new camera is this good. Anyway, when I need another camera, I'm not going to waste my money on a high end feature loaded camera. I'll just buy another cheap highly rated camera in a couple of years, and by then the advances made will more than outweigh the premium that I'd have to expend to get a loaded camera, now.
All in all, this camera is a great buy, great value, and can't take a bad picture!
Customer Review: Great camera, had to flip the date/time battery for it to save date/time
Summary: 5 Stars
For the total price of $113 plus $10 for a Kingston 2GB memory card, this was a great bargain. You will definitely want to purchase the memory card on amazon as well because the 32MB memory card that comes with this camera will hold maybe 15 pictures or so. The 2GB memory card for only $10 holds about 1000 pictures.
When this camera arrived to me, I turned it on and it asked for the DATE and TIME. But when I powered down the camera and then turned it back on later, it again asked for the date/time. So the camera was not saving the Date/Time. I opened the battery cover and their is a slot for the CR1220 Date battery which is as small as a watch battery. IT WAS UPSIDE DOWN. The + symbol of the battery was facing up and in reality, the - symbol needed to be facing up. After I flipped around this 'watch battery', the camera was able to save the Date/Time and it never again asked me for the Date/Time each time I started it up. I wrote to Canon and requested they retrain their staff with this issue since it caused me alot of headache. Overall, the camera works great! Large LCD screen, easy to handle, uses only 2 AA batteries and has 5 different resolutions to choose from when taking pictures, including a widescreen resolution and a Date/Time stamp selection so the date/time get stamped onto each picture you take. Great camera, the blue color looks sharp!
Customer Review: Great little Camera for a Younger Child
Summary: 5 Stars
We decided to purchase this camera for our 7.5 year old son for Christmas. We felt he was too old for the "kiddy" type cameras yet he wanted a digital camera to use. This was the perfect option.
He doesn't use it really often (we're still getting over the holiday busy-ness) but he's quick to grab it when he sees a nice photo opportunity - like tonight he got a shot of the dogs snuggling.
The camera is just his size. It's very easy to use. He's used other, pricier, point and shoot cameras so felt very comfortable grabbing this one up, turning it on and taking a picture. It is easy to learn.
Takes AA batteries - would have preferred rechargeable, but it's not a big deal for him. If he starts using the camera so much we are having an issue with batteries, we'll just use rechargeable AA's.
We purchased a little case for it for under $10... makes it easy to clip to a belt loop and protect the camera both.
Customer Review: Great camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
I did alot of research before buying this camera. Being that I am not camera savy I wanted something that I could point and shoot and get brilliant pictures. I was in the market to get the Canon A560 but they were sold out at all the stores in my area. The clerk showed me the A470 and I was instantly impressed by it. The A470 was easy to learn how to use. I downloaded the pictures for the first time today and was impressed by the quality. It doesn't matter if the photos are taken inside or outdoors - the color is vibrant and the image is crisp and clear. I am having so much fun with this camera - probably even driving my kids crazy by taking pictures all the time. I think anyone who purchases this camera will be very happy with it.Customer Review: Great camera
Summary: 5 Stars
Great camera .....Great Photos!
I bought one my myself, liked it much. I bought another one for my Dad. What i like about the camera:
Really point and shoot camera.
Not too may options on the Dial to confuse you.
My parents are old, all they want is "icon" for ,video,and play!
Uses AA battery. I just use rechargeable AA Batteries. Its easy if you travel outside the country.Some countries have 220V or different Plug socket. AA Batteries are easily available.
Picture and video quality is AMAZING!!!
Personally i like little bigger camera and it is easy to hold while taking photos...i dont have to worry about dropping it.
Love it!