Canon PowerShot A70 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot A70 3.2MP Digital Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Great Digital Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first digital camera purchase, so I did a lot of research to find the best camera for [the price]. I can say with certainty that this camera fits the bill! It is 3.2 Megapixels, which some may not feel is enough, but unless you are going to print out photos larger than 8x10 I don't see any reason you would need a higher resolution. In fact, most of the pictures we take aren't even at the highest resolution possible.The 16MB CompactFlash card that comes with this camera is way too small. Look at getting at the very least a 128 MB card, or even a 256MB or 512MB card.
I don't have any complaints about this camera. In dark situations, the LCD becomes very grainy, but the pictures you take look great. Red eye reduction works wonders as I have yet to see any red eyes from pictures I've taken. In the sun, the LCD similarly gets sun circles, but those are not apparent in the final image when you take a picture. The shiny chrome finish around the LCD is a little hard to deal with in the sun, but it's easy enough to get used to.
I highly recommend this camera. It's geared toward the point-and-shoot consumer, but it has settings and the ability to add attachments for the more avid photographer.
Customer Review: It doesn't get any better than this.....WORTH THE MONEY!
Summary: 5 Stars
Pros: Broad feature set for the money; speedy and efficient performance; accepts accessory lenses.Cons: Flimsy-feeling CompactFlash compartment cover; distracting reflective frame around LCD.
I bought this camera because I needed a digital camera that had a good set of features without breaking the bank. This one fit the bill perfectly. Not only is Canon known for its reliable cameras, and this camera is no exception. While there are cameras out there with more features, nothing comes close to the features/value combo that this camera delivers. The pictures take so far have been great. There has been a bit of purple friging when taking high contrast photos, but I read many other types of review and knew about that. This is no big deal, however, becasue comparable camera in this feature range also suffer this problem. If this is an issue for you then don't buy this camera. Pony up and spend some more money in order to eliminate that problem. The software suite included with this camera is also decent. All in all I would say to those of you that are considering this camera to go out and buy it without hesitation. Good quality, good price, and good pictures will make you a happy photographer.
Customer Review: A good starter camera
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband and I finally broke down and bought a digital camera when our 35mm Minolta broke on vacation in August of last year. This is the camera we chose for two main reasons 1. It uses AA batteries and 2. The compact flash card fits into our laptop and HP printer at home. We did not want a camera that was too "gadgety" that would be hard to use. This camera is simple to use and takes good pictures. I did not experience ANY of the problems posted on some of the reviews. Personally I never use the LCD screen to take the photos. It was a novelty at first, but uses a LOT of battery power. I would suggest buying rechargeable batteries and a "quick charger" we bought one that will fully charge four "AA" batteries in one hour. The quality of photos are very good. We print a lot of photos of our daughter in the 8 x 10 size and they turn out beautifully with vivid color and detail. I have suggested this camera to several people. Several have perchased the S410, which is smaller and are extremely happy with it as well. Others in our family have the 5.0 mega pixel version of the Canon and love it. When we are ready to upgrade I would definitely buy another Canon product.Customer Review: Good family or first digital camera
Summary: 5 Stars
For those non-techies out there (myself included) who just want an inexpensive, easy to use family camera, this is it. The A70 is a nice little camera -- it's easy to slip into a pocket or backpack, takes consistently clear pictures, and can take mini-movie clips that are wicked easy to e-mail (especially if you have Windows Movie Maker or similar, and can combine the clips and shrink the files down). I purchased a larger memory card (128MB) and rechargeable batteries, and have really enjoyed using the camera for six moths without any problems. You can also purchase additional lenses (which is nice, because it has a limited zoom). We have packed away our Nikon and camcorder, because this is less obstrusive, more convenient, and simpler to use. Pictures which we've developed at WalMart have also come out clean and crisp, although we've never done a larger size than 4x6. My only complaint is minor -- there is no battery indicator, so when the batteries go, they go with minimal warning. (I just pack an extra set of disposible AAs as a back-up.) This is our first digital, and we will most likely purchase a Canon again based on this one's performance. Hope this helps!Customer Review: Great Design, Great Pictures, Good Standards
Summary: 5 Stars
There were two things that really turned my head about this camera. The first was it's use of Compactflash memory. This memory is highly available, available in large storage sizes (512 megs, 1gig, etc) quite affordable, and can easily be used as a usb drive on nearly any computer system with an adapter.The second feature that intrigued me was their use of standard batteries. I've had camera's before used expensive disposable lithium batteries (upwards of $15 a piece)...and if your on vacation, it can be a pain to try and find something to bring your camera back to life instead of working on a suntan. Even though I've been using recharchable NimH batteries in this camera since I've had it it is very nice to know that I should be able to find spare batteries for it almost anywhere if I'm in a pinch.
Now that I've had the camera, I can say that I am very impressed: It fits well in the hand, is simple to use, is feature rich, and has enough interactive feedback available on the display to help you get great shots even in tricky situations.
This is a nicely featured camera at a great price - and the standards they've chosen have created a low cost of ownership.