Canon PowerShot A560 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot A560 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Excellent camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the first digital camera I've ever owned. I'm no mental giant when it comes to electronics so I've been very hesitant but I'm glad that I discovered this camera. It's lightweight but still feels like you have hold of something. The panel on the back is great, clear, nice large size, using it just comes naturally and I had worried how natural that would feel. The pictures are very clear even when they look like they might not be on the LCD screen. I use the auto mode only so far and have not tried to use the movie mode yet either. My fear is gone, I've screwed nothing up on it accidentally (or intentionally), the images are so clear that even my brother who's degree is photo journalism is impressed, transferring from camera to computer was easy. The price was the lowest anywhere even looking at sale prices elsewhere online. It's like the Wii of digital cameras to me, anyone could pick it up, use it pretty instinctually within minutes and enjoy it. It does feel a little cramped because of the somewhat compact size, I like the feel of bigger cameras, but this one is still easy to recommend.Customer Review: Excellent Value
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a Canon 560 for a trip to Arizona and the Grand Canyon. First, about battery life. During the six day trip I shot more than 260 images and only changed batteries once. And, the first set of rechargeable AAs had not run down. The change was precautionary. Of course I used the flash sparingly.
The manual is thorough and you'll want to go through it.The camera is feature rich and it helps to play with it prior to actual use. I recommend a couple days of throw away shots until you are accustomed to navigating the controls.
Images are reasonably sharp over a wide range of distances.A great bonus is the closeup mode. This was essential for shooting at Sedona and the Grand Canyon as well as getting closeup shots of flora and fauna. The automatic mode will handle 90+% of your shooting situations but there is a manual mode for special situations where the camera needs decision help.
I love this camera.
Customer Review: Excellent Point and Shoot
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had various point and shoots over the last 5 years (mostly Canon and Olympus). After selling my old Olympus SP-350 - I purchased a Canon Rebel XT (DSLR). However, I do a lot of family shoots (birthdays, events, etc...) and didn't want to lug a DSLR around just to take some shots for the grandparents. So I got this little camera. So far, I am *VERY* impressed with it. The Canon A560 takes amazing photos and the number of features are crazy (compared to my past Point and Shoots). Like any other P&S it is a little slow when using the flash - but a LOT faster than my previous P&S. I have taken over 50 photos (about 4 hours worth) and I'm on the original AA batteries that came with the camera!!! My old P&S would suck up 4 AAs (The A560 uses 2 AAs) in less than an hour of shooting. The LCD screen is HUGE. This camera is definitely a keeper. Would recommend this to anyone.
My sister bought this exact camera and loves it.
Customer Review: Great Camera - Great pictures and video
Summary: 5 Stars
The is a wonderful camera. Clear pictures and video. The dial feature makes the selection easy and using features in manual mode are also easy. I started right away without reading the manual. Flash is strong. Indoor pictures are also good at default selection. Using high ISO gives grany pictures and zooming in video mode also gives squares. Make videos without zooming then its ok. Macro mode helps taking good close ups.
Use rechargeable batteries. The batteries that come with the camera or normal batteries do not last. The price ($126) is a bargain as this camera is still sold for $149 at many stores. Canon CBK4-200 battery charger with 4 rechargeable batteries is also a great product and I would recommend to buy this. I am using a 2GB chip and it gives me ~1800 pictures at best settings and I can also make long duration videos.
Customer Review: Can't get more bang for your buck
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had the A560 since april of 08 and have had no problems out of it. It is absolutley a wonderful camera and can take a beating as i have a 1yr old. I read multiple reviews before posting this one. The good and the bad. I just have nothing bad to say about it. It can take batteries quickley I would suggest a good brand rechargable or atleast Energizer lithium. When this camera calls for new batteries you can keep the old ones for something else. Digital cameras require alot of juice to work properly but the batteries when "dead" by the camera can be used in remotes or clocks many things actually. Cheap batteries will NOT last long in this or any digital cameras. I personally have no complaints it has a beautiful quality nice zoom. You can't get more bang for you buck. The same quality and style as more expensive models without the cost.