Canon PowerShot A480 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Deep Red)
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Manufacturer: CanonModel: A480 Deep Red
Color: Deep Red
Product features:
- 10.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
- 3.3x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer; 2.5-inch LCD screen
- DIGIC III Image Processor; 15 shooting modes
- Uses 2 AA-size batteries
- Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)
- Canon PSC-500 Deluxe Soft Case
- Canon CBK4-300 Rechargeable Battery and Charger Kit for PowerShot Cameras (Retail Package)
- Joby GP1-A1EN Gorillapod Flexible Tripod (Grey and Black)
- Canon ACK-800 AC Adapter for A Series, E1, SX100IS, & SX110IS Digital Cameras
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot A480 10 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Deep Red)
Customer Review: First camera for 3 year old
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought this camera from amazon as an "almost first" camera for our 3 year old daughter (her first camera, an Argus Bean, spontaneously quit working after 90 days). I think this is a fantastic camera and my daughter loves using it. We have had the camera for a couple of weeks. I read all the other reviews on amazon before making the purchase (thanks!).
While we love the camera, I am still not sure this camera will ultimately be sturdy enough for use by a 3 year old. Our daughter is very careful with stuff and always uses the camera with the wrist strap, but with the lens extended, I fear it is only a matter of time until she bumps it into something or drops it on the floor. So I am not sure I can recommend it as a sturdy first camera - time will tell. But the design is very simple, it is a good size for her tiny hands (she is small for 3), and she is learning how to use functions like zoom and flash pretty quickly. And she loves taking pictures!
I also want to point out that the camera does a surprising good job with macro shots. I am a casual photographer but I love taking close ups of flowers, textures, etc. and I recently purchased a Canon SX 200 IS (also from amazon). The SX 200 is a fine camera and it does do great macros but, for my simple needs, if I had it to do all over again, I would be tempted to save some bucks and buy one of these instead. Nice design.
Update (4/9/2010): The camera is still going strong - my daughter has yet to destroy it by dropping it. And she is taking a bunch of pictures and clearly having a blast. I do recommend getting some rechargeable batteries for it as the batteries have gone flat at inopportune moments. But if you carry fully charged spares you should be fine.
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