Canon PowerShot A470 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Gray)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot A470 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Gray)
Customer Review: Better than I expected
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this as a backup camera. Meaning a camera I can haul everywhere I go, mostly for cloud pictures, when I can't carry my Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom around.
I picked this camera because it has a few features I hadn't found in other cheaper point and shoot cameras. In manual mode it has an infinity focus mode, which I haven't seen anywhere. This is excellent for cloud photos, as my other camera could almost never focus on them, but this camera lacks a manual focus, so I wasn't completely sure it would work. The Infinity Focus completely solved that problem.
It's other main selling point is an ability for "Super Macro", ie focusing on objects almost touching the lens. It is also found in Manual Mode. My S3 can do that, but I didn't think I would find a point and shoot with that capability. Especially since I've played with some of the more expensive Canon powershots and they DIDN'T have the capability. It makes up for the measly 3.4 optical zoom.
One feature I haven't played with yet is long shutter, also in the manual settings, reached by pressing menu in the Exposure area of the Manual settings. It looks like it can go up to 5 seconds or so. Another feature I didn't expect on a camera without Manual Aperture or Shutter Speed adjustments.
The lack of a viewfinder is a bit irritating, and noticeably a problem in direct sunlight, but the focus modes more than made up for it for me.
It does have a big lag for flash pics, even with NiMH batteries. You will HAVE to buy another memory card as at high quality it can take barely 10 pics on the included one.
Customer Review: fantastic, only one complaint, which is minor
Summary: 5 Stars
My family and I have gone through so many digital cameras, I can't count them. Previous to digital, I had an old Canon Elph film camera that I loved (and previous to that, an old Canon AF35 from the 80's, which I adored-even though I had several SLRs)), but digital was the way to go for me, as I'm the type of person who will shoot 50-100 shots to get a good one. This camera does it for me except for one feature: when I am viewing pix on the camera, the zoom stays right in the center, I can't wander all over the image as I have been able to do in other Canon cameras, Sony Cybershots, and Olympus cameras. That's it, my only complaint. The nicest thing about this camera for me is that I can take shot after shot with minimal waiting. Two weeks ago, we went to shoot the "Fall Foliage" (that always sounds so pretentious!)up by Flagstaff and my partner said "I can't believe how fast that camera shoots-I've never seen one recover so fast!". Got some really nice shots,even while driving, so the motion thingy works pretty well! I have a 2GB SD card, it's been enough, but I always have a spare in case I'm not able to get to my computer and upload the pix to Costco in a timely fashion. Oh and the battery issue? I have no complaints,when last used, I went through 250+ pictures before they registered as low (Kirkland Alkaline). Part of why I chose this camera is that I can always get/carry batteries if I can't get to a charger, especially overseas. I WILL NOT buy a camera with rechargables!Customer Review: Great Zoom
Summary: 5 Stars
I had this camera for several month now and discovered that the optical zoom is a great feature.
If you want cheap camera with great abilities - this is your chance. You would not be able to create super effects that $1000 camera can do, but this one is great for simple point to shoot.
It is not very light camera and the battery life is not so great, since it is AA batteries we are talking about. But if you have rechargeable batteries, like I do, it helps a lot. I also have an additional pair of batteries with me when I have long shooting to do.
Remember to read all the features upfront. When it states in the review that it is take a few seconds for camera to recharge the flash - it is true, so if you don't like it, then don't buy this camera, but if it is not bothering you, than go ahead and make a purchase. I new that I will have this issue with flash, but it didn't bother me, so I've got this camera.
One small thing that I don't like is the opening for battery and memory card. It is not easy to get open and I afraid that might break at some point.
I would recommend this camera.
Customer Review: It is almost as small as the Olympus XA2
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera after my hospital decided to go to a digital camera for wound documentation, after polaroid decided to quit making instant film for its cameras. The camera they decided to adopt was this one. I had my doubts, but after having used it, I really started to like it, and bought one for myself. It is compact, uses AA batteries, and has a supermacro feature. The only bad thing is that there is no flash, or I haven't figured out how to use the flash while doing supermacro. Without a tripod, and no flash, not all of the shots could be held still enough in supermacro for sharp shots. I finally figured out how to use a LED pen flashlight to provide enough light for faster shutters peeds in super macro handheld shots. The images are clear and sharp. From Amazon I took advantage of the 2 GB SD card for free. I have yet to fill one up. This is the camera that goes with me all of the time. A great camera for not so much dough for those of us that like macro shots.Customer Review: Lots of Camera for the Price
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent camera. Really a great value for your $. We bought 3 for the office to use for field survey. Our office is an electrical, mechanical and plumbing engineering firm. We have used more expensive Sony's before and people drops them all the time.
Pros:
- Excellent image quality. It has Canon's Digic III image processor.
- Uses 2 regular double AA batteries. Big advantage for us, because different people use the camera everyday. Just pop in "AAs" and you are ready to go.
- Zoom is 3.4X. You get a little bit more than the usual 3X zooms.
- Fast startup. When you turn on the camera, you can almost shoot right away.
- Large 2.5 LCD screen
- Manual control for ISO (80 to 1600), exposure and white balance
- 7 megapixel
- Shoots 640x480 video with audio
- 2 sec and 10 sec timer
Cons:
- NO viewfinder
- No wireless