Canon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Customer Review: Awesome, easy to use camera, Wonderful quality pictures!
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this camera after doing quite a bit of research online.
The reviews were "right on". They said this camera was easy to use, dependable, easy to learn (which I needed as I purchased it for an upcoming vacation and only had a couple of days to tinker with it before departing) and takes WONDERFUL quality photos.
I never did get a chance to "tinker" with it before we left, I took it out of it's box, glanced at the instructions, packed it in the carry on bag, and away we went!
When we reached our destination, I was a bit worried as I had chosen not to bring the instructions, it was not an issue. It was so user friendly I was taking beautiful pictures with-in minutes! I am sure I have lots to learn about it yet, and only took advantage of a few of it's many features, but the pictures I got were breath taking!
I took one of the couple that went with us and had it made into an 8 x 10 for them, and framed it as it turned out so nice. A visiter to our home asked why I had a picture of "those people" before I gave it to the couple. I told the visiter about taking the picture and making it for our friends. They were astounded to say the least! They thought it was a professional portrait =) I did good LOL
I am VERY pleased with the camera, it does not "eat" batteries like so many low quality cameras do, it takes awesome photos, easy to use, looks nice, I cannot say enough how happy I am with it!
If it got ruined today, I would order another exactly like it tomorrow.
Customer Review: Big Features in a small package
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera for my wife to use because our old s110 was getting outdated.
I went to Lawrence Photo in Springfield, MO to talk to them about the Nikon D40 and Canon Xti.....
I wasn't ready to buy a DSLR yet but had some questions to get prepared.
I was looking and drooling over there selections and was telling Jerry that I was looking for something that my wife could take pictures and video of her son when he was playing the drums.... She was wanting something that would take more than the 15 seconds the s110 did.
Anyway he recommended Canon's new a720.....WOW
I am very impressed with this camera......I am not sure she will get to use it much at least until the new has warn off...
I love this little Big Camaera.....it has so many features of the larger camera's.
It has apeture priority, shutter priority, manual, program and of course auto....
I have had fun just playing with the settings and taking pictures in different modes....this camera is amazing....shutter speeds from 15seconds to 1/2000....
This camera is ready to shoot as soon as you turn it on.....just push the button and by the time you get your finger on the shutter button it is ready to take pictures..
So far I cannot say enough good about this Camera.
I have had it 2 days and it is better than expected.
I am looking forward to many pictures and video's
I hope you find this helpful.
Customer Review: Great camera for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a difficult time deciding which of the many digital cameras out there to order, read tons of reviews on many websites and still had no clear idea which camera would be best to order. The A720IS seemed the best for the money so I finally just ordered it. It is a great camera which takes great pictures. I have not ventured beyond the point and shoot mode but with the quality of the pictures I've taken there really hasn't been a need to try the other functions. I had the camera shipped to my office so of course I had to a least check it out at lunch time. I didn't do much checking of the instructions other than the quick start guide and quickly took a couple of pictures. One of my co-workers looked at the shoots I took and immediately said "Oh, you've done all the research - tell me what to order so I can order one too". He did order his own which he took to a concert at which he was seated 16 rows back from the stage. The pictures taken at the concert were amazing even though he too has only used the automatic mode thus far. We have both heard many times "your camera takes pictures like that and it was less than $200".
The only complaint and it really hasn't been an issue is that it does not recycle quickly especially when using the flash. So if you take a lot of action shots this may not be the camera for you.
Customer Review: Great little camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I am an avid amateur nature photographer who switched from a SLR to a DSLR three years ago, and loved it. I thought that a small digital camera that I could always have with me would be a great idea, so I purchased one and then another better one.
Although both cameras took good photos the lack of control over DOF and exposure really bugged me...enter the A720.
Unlike most cameras with the A720s feature set, the A720 does not look like a mini SLR, it looks like a heftier, beefed up version of most point and shoot cameras but - it fits in the same generic pouch that I used with my earlier P&S cameras (a feature that I find important, you may not).
The feature set is amazing, there are almost as many settings as my DSLR, but do not be afraid, this camera takes great P&S pics in auto or program mode.
The feature set is great, you have complete control (if you wish) over aperture and shutter speed, fast on to shoot time, it has a viewfinder, and many other features that are not usually found in this small of a package.
My only negitive thought concerns the time lost while the flash recharges - the camera locks up after taking a pic with flash - sometimes as long as 5 seconds. Other than this, I think the A720 is an excellent product.
Customer Review: Best digital camera model in its class
Summary: 5 Stars
I had canon a75 which served well for almost 3 years before retiring.
I knew canon digital cameras are best but I still did lot of research.
Things do tend to change a lot in this field, and next generation best cameras can come from any company. I looked at Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic among the main contenders. Among Nikon L11 and L12, and similar models in others. This camera beats all others including its own cousins, the canon a570is and a710is.
Between a570is and a710is, it is a tough choice because while a570is has a DIGIC III, it has 4x zoom while a710is has DIGIC II but 6x zoom. This camera combines the best of a570is and a710is: 8MP, DIGIC III, 6x zoom, Image Stabilization, ISO 1600, and oh, face detection! What it does lose over a710is is the special scene modes: color accent and color swap. I just do not understand why - while retaining hundreds of other features, canon had to remove those features in the a720is. Otherwise, anything that you can find in either of its cousins, you can find the better of the two in the a720is. And boy, it is fast to be ready for the shot!
Of course, the a570is is much cheaper, as are most cameras in this class from competing brands. But short of a dSLR, this is the most complete camera for a photography enthusiast.