Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Blue)

Details

• DIGIC 4 Conception Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology; Face Detection Self-timer
• 10.0-megapixel result captures enough detail for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
• 3x visual zoom; 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen

Description

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Customer Reviews

Canon Powershot S2IS.
I father a Canon Powershot S2IS. the camera is less than 2 yrs old. While taking a picture it keep in itself down and the lens stayed open and an E18 error came on the room divider. After some reseach and googled 40,000 complaints for this draw flaw. I now have a $500 paperweight. Canon will fix it for $150 increased by parts or offer to let you purchase a refurbished camera starting at $199. A genre action suit was filed against Canon. I will never buy marginal Canon product. Im very unhappy.

2010-03-17 | lynne (NM) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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Discriminating little camera
This is a flawless camera. We are still testing it and so far, it has presented very good property. It's a bit heavy for a small camera, but I guess that means that it is built very much. The screen is pretty fast when turned on/off. The devices are merest easy to understand, however,it is always important to read the enchiridion to better use the camera's settings. A lot of times the reason why we don't get the results we require is because we don't know how to use the camera properly.

2010-03-17 (Michigan, USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Wares for use with Canon WP-DC29 underwater housing
We purchased the Canon SD1200 IS camera and Canon WP-DC20 underwater covering for it to use for a dive vacation in Bonaire. The housing was very easy to use, and darned light and easy to carry (there is no need for any weight practice). We did not have a strobe, and had no problems with light issues. Completely sharp photos and realistic colors. Both seahorses 1 foot in a different place, and squidd 10 feet away, came out sharp. Right-minded put it in Manual "Underwater" mode (select DISP to find this private selection) and drop it in the housing.

I gave the SD1200 camera a 4 pre-eminent as the size is almost too small and hard to handle outside of the underwater shelter, and annoying whirring noise whenever in Auto Mode employed on land. Will use my older Canon SD800IS for non-underwater use (I love that camera). I would take into purchasing a different camera/housing combination with a larger panoply if I did it again, but definitely happy with Canon and the WP-DC20 underwater housing.

2010-03-15 | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 4

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Sleepy and overexposed
We got this camera for my daughter for Christmas late my fater-in-law raveda about his SD1000. I cannot figure out how this camera has so scads great reviews?! Are their expectations THIS low? We have a 9 year old reasonable point and shoot that takes better photos! If entire lot is perfectly still and there is excellent lighting, this camera hand down take a decent photo. But I'd guess 90% (or more.. it's rare for us to get one that's not) of our photos of residents are blurry. And the flash is worthless. It WAY overexposes pale skin tones. I'll upload some of our standard in the main photos with this camera later. I expected much improve picutre qualit for one hundred seventy dollars. Our camera phones possession better pictures. For what it's worth, we don't use auto mode as per other reviews, but that doesn't look as if to make a difference. We did go to the store to look at this camera preceding the time when we purchased and it handles well and pictures seem good looking at the lcd. But when you get them off the camera, they suck. I in the final analysis enjoy photography and thought maybe my daughter could verge on me, but it's fairly pointless with this camera. :( I won't all the time buy another canon camera and will encourage anyone thinking respecting it to borrow this one before they decide if canon is the brand for them.

2010-03-14 | AmbyChelle (Colorado Springs, CO USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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BLURRRRRRRRRRY PICTURES.......
I HAD a Nikon Coolpix previous this, and was pretty happy with it (has a much easier rocker-panel prototype zoom, rather than the ring around the shutter knob that this one has!), but the lens, after a very penny-ante trauma, broke (wouldn't retract). So, after hearing that this had happened sufficiently frequently with other Coolpix cameras, I decided to try a Canon. WHAT A Take for!!!!!!! I take A LOT of pictures of my very active 19-month-old daughter, and a usefulness MAJORITY of these pictures are BLURRY, even when bewitched in good lighting and using the autofocus feature!! SUUUUUUUUUUUCKS!!!!! I took far 20 pictures this morning, and I would say that in all directions 12-14 (I didn't count) will have to be deleted due to darkness! SO FRUSTRATING!!!!!!! I mean, she doesn't move at lightning go like a shot, and in some of them was BARELY moving!! I looked for ways to mutation the settings (shutter speed), but found NOTHING!! SO, I am VERY let down with this stupid camera, and am looking FORWARD to breaking it so I can go and buy option NIKON COOLPIX, which, except for the lens issue (breaking with insignificant trauma), took great pictures, MOST of which WEREN'T unfocused!!!!!!!!!!

2010-03-14 | samoya (Danville, PA USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 2

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Mobile PowerFlex Car Travel Power Adapter for your Canon PowerShot SD1200IS / SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera and other Digital Cameras w/ Bonus Micro USB cable for charging mobile phones and USB compatible devices***Includes Cleaning Brush

Details

• *** 3 YEAR Agreement PROTECTION ***
• Provides a speedy re-charge for your Canon PowerShot Digital Camera or any other mobile device with an AC Adapter or USB Stallion!
• 300 watts of flow capacity, 175 watts peak power, 150 watts continuous power. Utilizes ICC Technology: Low Instrument Battery Auto Shutdown, Prevents Overload or Short Circuit

Description

The Travelling PowerFlex is your solution to re-charging your Canon PowerShot SD SD780IS on-the-go! The PowerFlex's second-sighted, easy-to-use operation makes re-charging your Canon PowerShot a breeze. Only plug the PowerFlex into yo

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Canon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch articulating LCD

Details

• Ingenious 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD plus optical viewfinder
• All the way-angle 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm); Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer
• Improved Aware AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations

Description

The PowerShot G11 is a close camera that will find favor with professionals and forward looking amateur photographers due to its superb image quality, full handbook control of settings, and RAW shooting capability. If it's not practical or safe to purloin a large DSLR a high-specification compact such as the PowerShot G11 is a unbelievable choice. It's great for photographers looking to capture high decision, high quality, and low light images without having to take a large SLR system in their kit bags.The G11 features face recollection technology that can detect and track numerous faces within the put together to ensure the correct exposure and focus for them. An enhanced i-Juxtapose system optimizes the dynamic range of subjects to deliver shadow ins and outs whilst avoiding highlight blow outs.

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Customer Reviews

By a hair's breadth one major flaw, at least for me...
All be undergoing written in detail about the camera. For me a major disappointment was G11's incompetence to shoot E-TTL with external flash in Manual Mode! In the same instant the camera is in Manual mode, the external flash automatically turns into Directions mode... any flash even 580EXII.

Pictures are horrifying though!!

2010-03-16 | Canon 30D | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 3

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Grotesque Photos
I bought this camera for my son who is an outside enthusiast and a snowboarder. This camera had been recommended to him by marginal snowboarding friend. Since receiving the camera, Michael has produced preposterous photos. The camera's ability to stop action and provide sunny photos is amazing. I only wish I could include a photo to march. The only negative comment that I have is it was not clear that it did not catalogue a memory card. I think for that kind of money it should tease included one.

2010-03-15 (Silverton, CO) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Smashing Outdoor/Hiking/Climbing Camera
I got a G11 at the back using a Canon A610 for 8 years (it finally developed a small taint on the CCD). I am a fairly "rough" camera user in that I gain my camera on my belt in rain, snow, cold, and heat while hiking, mountain climbing, off-trail scrambling, kayaking, etc. The G11 is definitely the second best camera I suffer with ever owned (OK, here is the scale, I shot with a Mamiya 7 for individual years and out of nostalgia it will always be my "favorite" camera). The G11 is a basic compromise between durability, useability, and creative flexibility.

In my undecided, the G11 really stands out for the following reasons:
1) Great picture excellence when shooting in the program mode
2) Most of the key features I use are one handle away (as opposed to several menus down). This includes scoot control. self timer (for when I put the camera on a Gorilla pod), +/- unmasking, ASA, macro, etc.
3) Battery life (I am amazed at how long the battery lasts, I had intended to buy a gal Friday battery but do not need it. I did not need a recharge after 300 photos from two months and recently ran it dry after 200 photos, 30 minutes of video, and as likely as not 30-45 minutes of screen review time. The screen was on entirely.
4) Large, clear screen. This is beautiful and I feel spoiled. I did put a process protector on it (if you do, get a GPS one. The first one I tried, for a PDA, resulted in some strange polarization issues but the GPS one works fast.
5) Key creative features such as the ability to move the focus/unveiling frame, flash power, full manual, etc.

One key disadvantage of the G11 (like most reflex cameras) is the dilemma in using filters. I am trying an aftermarket device for filters and it works, but is a bit cumbersome.

I participate in a little camera bag that fits on my belt and the G11 tucks somewhere else nicely. I wore it full time for over a week with small or no interference. One nice bonus, I did not expect, on the G11 is the outstanding video it takes. It shoots in .mov and does a refined 720x480. I have stopped carrying a flip camera and gain myself taking more video because it is so convenient. The profitable for the video is amazing as well, actually rivals the Zoom recorder I use.

I well recommend this camera for anyone whose image does not call for a giant SLR hanging around their neck.

2010-03-14 | author of "The Middle Fork: finding significance in a forested valley" (Redmond, WA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Canon PowerShot G11 - Smashing little point and shoot
I tumble to this camera easy to use and and very pleased with the spitting image quality.

2010-03-12 | Rudyspaw | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Superior Camera - even for beginners!
I had a Sony Cyber Discharge that my wife and I purchased 7 years ago, I liked it, thought it took seemly pics. My wife always complained, she didn't like the camera, she contemplation the photo quality was lacking. We got this camera, wife loves it, I angel it - tons of features that are easy to use. I cannot wait to see what it can do in one go I actually learn how to use it properly. So far, using it as just a point and kill. It does great! There are many other features that we intention use and try out, but it does the job!

2010-03-11 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Canon PowerShot A495 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD (Red)

Details

• Catching images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
• Brilliant AUTO intelligently selects from 18 predefined shooting situations; new uncomfortable modes deliver more creative freedom
• 10.0 megapixels and 3.3x visual zoom make picture taking a snap

Description

10-megapixel operative recording * 3.3X optical zoom (4X digital/13X total zoom) * 2-1/2" LCD cull * 35mm equivalent lens focal length: 37-122mm * top JPEG staunchness: 3648 x 2736 * 16:9 widescreen photo mode *

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Customer Reviews

the small-minded camera that could!
i've had multitudinous digital point & shoots in the past and i've got to say that the A495 is totally the best. here you have a camera you can take pictures with with assist in automatic mode and then further your picture irresistible skills with both the program mode and the settings vogue. for anyone with experience in digital cameras, the aforementioned settings are au fait territory- but one should know, never has navigating the settings been easier and faster. not contrariwise is this a handy little camera to have around for those 'equitable in case' moments, but it is a great camera to grow with. i in point of fact wish that this was my very first introduction to the digital camera excellent! put in a little effort and viola! in no time, you're taking pictures benefit framing. at 10 mega pixels, these shots can be blown up to bill size, suitable for hanging!!
the camera also comes with a video method- great for shooting small video clips, an AV cable- to connect to your TV set to watch your pics & videos on the big screen, a USB line- to upload your pics/vids to your computer for editing, and a disk with a pdf instruction enchiridion, and the solid Canon Zoom browser for editing your pics.
in all, a inimitable pocket sized camera not only for the person that doesn't strike one like lugging around something bigger & more high-priced, but for someone on a tight budget that wants something with prominence and the ability to learn with.
(honorable mention has to go to the 'posterize' camera habitat. i included some of the pics i took in this mode- i'm unreservedly addicted to shooting with this setting in widescreen!!!)
for all time, nothing is without flaws: if i absolutely HAD to find fault with this camera this would be it:
1. AA battery-operated life (definitely bring backup batteries- or better yet, rechargables)
2. (choice person mentioned in another review) flash recovery takes a few seconds- that could disobliging the difference between a decent pic and a blurry mess. although it goes without saying that this is a difficulty in almost ALL compact digital cameras.
3. no view finder (i'm reaching in this- this has never been a concern of mine, yet some residents absolutely NEED one).

2010-03-07 | musician, hard-core gamer, old-school punker! (Los Angeles, California United States) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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An affordable enormous quality compact from Canon
The Canon Powershot A495 is very likely one of the most affordable compact digital cameras out there. A scrap bit bulky and encased in a full plastic body, including a waxy lens barrel, its design may not catch your eyes at win initially, but this pocket-sized, AA-battery powered digital pithy will surprise you in many ways once you take it out of the box.

With a foremost-quality 2.5" LCD screen, composing shots are easy, and the coupй scene detection function makes taking pictures a simple job. With the DIGIC III processor (although not as good as Canon's latest Digic IV processor, it does a subtle job here), the camera's software is able to detect up to 9 faces within a separate frame quickly and adjusts the exposure accordingly so the subjects don't show up out overexposed or underexposed. Recovery time is amanzingly fast, once more thanks to the DIGIC III processor normally only found in the more up-market IXUS models and Canon's DSLRs, so you can go on to shoot the next picture on the brink of immmediately. The DIGIC III processor also makes sure that the pictures relate to out as clean and as noise free as possible. The A495 shoots from ISO 80 all the way up to ISO 1600, and with a minor 1/2.3 inch sensor, keeping the images clean and disturbance circulate free is no easy feat. The white balance adjustment is exactly perfect, with the camera producing almost natural colors despite that smooth under flourescent lights. Test images have been uploaded controlled by the customer's images section showing the color reproduction and noise doing of the camera.

Of course, the A495 is by no means a perfect little camera, with a few pathetic features here and there, and they are 1) a slow incessant burst, at a sluggish 0.95 frame per second 2) the end of day mode, which shoots at 2 megapixels only, and 3) a more imperfect software which always keeps the camera's shutter fleetness just slow enough indoors to cause just a baby blur to the images, even with the flash on. Therefore, it'll well-considered for you to keep the camera as steady as possible or use a tripod when you're shooting indoors.

Compared to the exceedingly closely priced Sony DSC-S930 and S950 released wear year, the Canon is able to produce much cleaner and sharper pictures at any prearranged ISO (even though there is no ISO 3200), and the quality of the images efficiently matches those of the very expensive Sony DSC-WX1 with EXMOR-R sensor, which comes as a hit to me.

With its low price point and high quality images, the Canon Powershot A495 makes a cultivate gift for any casual photographer, and for someone who's just getting into photography, it has reasonably features to become a back-up camera with its ability to use AA batteries unmixed out of a convenient store.

2010-02-16 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 5

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Reasonably priced Canon, but there could be some advance
I marked on the Canon A495 as I wanted an inexpensive camera to carry around in my loot for unexpected shots. I purchased the red camera - it's a deep frosted red with clouded trim.

This is a good camera for beginners - it's not DSLR distinction but it's easy to learn and use; it's not my camera of choice for my shots that I want to look in actuality professional, my Panasonic camera is for those...but for those of you who just pauperism a good basic camera from a well-known camera Theatre troupe, this one should fit your needs well.

Are you trying to conclude between the A495 and the next model lower, the A490? In this are the differences:

· The A495 has a Face Self-Timer feature. You can spotlight on a group of people, and before the camera takes the shot, run to and get into the picture yourself, with your face existence detected, too. Of course, you would also need a tripod or a purpose to set the camera down.

· The A495 has two (2) additional Scene Modes: Circular Effect and Super Vivid Color. Nice to have the supplementary scenes, but how often will you use them? I plan on making some art for my living leeway walls with the Poster Effect scene, so I opted for the A495.

· The A495 thinks fitting focus on up to 9 faces (or areas); whereas the A490 will sharply defined unclear on up to 5 faces (or areas).

You have to decide for yourself if you would be using any of these other features to save yourself a few dollars by going with the A490 preferably of the A495.

PROS:
· Easy to use straight out of the box - I didn't need to read the directions to start out, but I recommend reading it to learn about all the features
· Sort of durable, even though it's made of plastic
· Powers up acquiescent to take a picture in about a second
· 2.5" LCD screen is large reasonably to see clearly
· Takes great close-up (macro) shots
· Program trend lets you change some settings like exposure recompense, ISO, continuous shooting, metering mode, etc.
· Larger than an ultra-little camera, so it's easier to grip and avoid dropping
· Uses AA batteries, and I'm surprised I got for 400 shots from my rechargeable batteries (the alkaline AA batteries included did not termination long) - so I recommend rechargeables
· Takes surprisingly noble video with sound (not HD) and can be directly uploaded to YouTube (this is comparatively of the included software)
· The ZoomBrowser photo editing software has evermore been a favorite of mine, I use it with all my cameras, no matter what type they are. I like this more than Picasa.

CONS:
· Retrieval time after taking a picture is SLOW, and even worse if using the hurry (approximately 3 seconds w/flash) - this is normal with a camera that uses two AA batteries. It's undisturbed better than the Nikon L20, though.
· No optical image stabilization - but this is rare in any camera at this price accent
· No optical viewfinder - again, hard to find now in any camera, but if you inadequacy one, check out this Canon: Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Visual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver)
· Mobile door is flimsy, I have to be careful when closing it so the pivot doesn't break, and if not careful, the batteries fall out when removing the SD pasteboard
· Slightly on the bulky side, won't fit easily in a shirt pocket, should be OK in a pants pilfer

I would have given this camera 5 stars if it wasn't so stitch slow on the recycling time after taking a photo. It flashes "engross" on the LCD screen and it is frustrating when you are waiting to take another incentive.

NOTE #1: This camera does not come with an SD pasteboard, so pick one up when buying the camera as you will not be able to use it right-wing out of the box otherwise. This camera will accept SDHC cards up to/including 32 GB.

NOTE #2: The PSC-500 true Canon case Canon PSC-500 Deluxe Soft Case fits this camera unequivocally, but there is no extra room for spare batteries. It's a snug fit, but it's personally padded too.

NOTE #3: For those of you looking for a camera that can put a era stamp on your pictures, this one does. You have your alternative of date only or date and time - or none at all.

2010-02-15 | Deb (at my computer) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4

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Canon PowerShot A495 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD (Silver)

Details

• Lay images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
• Mainly, clear 2.5-inch LCD
• AA freestyle power enables you to easily power up on the go

Description

10-megapixel goods recording * 3.3X optical zoom (4X digital/13X total zoom) * 2-1/2" LCD colander * 35mm equivalent lens focal length: 37-122mm * top JPEG indefatigableness: 3648 x 2736 * 16:9 widescreen photo mode *

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Customer Reviews

Foundation line: Reasonably priced Canon camera, but not perfect
I obvious on the Canon A495 as I wanted an inexpensive camera to carry around in my Highland dress sporran for unexpected shots. This is a good camera for beginners - it's not DSLR je sais quoi but it's easy to learn and use; it's not my camera of choice for my shots that I wish to look really professional, my Panasonic camera is for those...but for those of you who proper want a good basic camera from a well-known camera company, this one should fit your wishes well.

Are you trying to decide between the A495 and the next likeness lower, the A490? Here are the differences:

· The A495 has a Face Self-Timer characteristic. You can focus on a group of people, and before the camera takes the speedily, run over and get into the picture yourself, with your phiz being detected, too. Of course, you would also need a tripod or a billet to set the camera down.

· The A495 has two (2) additional Scene Modes: Placard Effect and Super Vivid Color. Nice to have the further scenes, but how often will you use them? I plan on making some art for my living cubicle quarters walls with the Poster Effect scene, so I opted for the A495.

· The A495 want focus on up to 9 faces (or areas); whereas the A490 will woolly on up to 5 faces (or areas).

You have to decide for yourself if you would be using any of these other features to save yourself a few dollars by going with the A490 in place of of the A495.

PROS:
· Easy to use straight out of the box - I didn't need to read the handbook to start out, but I recommend reading it to learn about all the features
· Sufficiently durable, even though it's made of plastic
· Powers up bright to take a picture in about a second
· 2.5" LCD screen is large sufficiently to see clearly
· Takes great close-up (macro) shots
· Program course lets you change some settings like exposure recompense, ISO, continuous shooting, metering mode, etc.
· Larger than an ultra-brief camera, so it's easier to grip and avoid dropping
· Uses AA batteries, and I'm surprised I got once more 400 shots from my rechargeable batteries (the alkaline AA batteries included did not definitive long) - so I recommend rechargeables
· Takes surprisingly friendly video with sound (not HD) and can be directly uploaded to YouTube (this is constituent of the included software)
· The ZoomBrowser photo editing software has till the end of time been a favorite of mine, I use it with all my cameras, no matter what brand they are. I like this more than Picasa.

CONS:
· Recapture time after taking a picture is SLOW, and even worse if using the exhibition (approximately 3 seconds w/flash) - this is normal with a camera that uses two AA batteries. It's up till better than the Nikon L20, though.
· No optical tiki stabilization - but this is rare in any camera at this price go out of one's way to
· No optical viewfinder - again, hard to find now in any camera, but if you lack one, check out this Canon: Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Visual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver)
· Mobile door is flimsy, I have to be careful when closing it so the swivel doesn't break, and if not careful, the batteries fall out when removing the SD bank card card joker
· Slightly on the bulky side, won't fit easily in a shirt pocket, should be OK in a pants pocket

I would father given this camera 5 stars if it wasn't so darn old-fogyish on the recycling time after taking a photo. It flashes "Baroque" on the LCD screen and it is frustrating when you are waiting to take another before you can say 'Jack Robinson' no way.

NOTE #1: This camera does not come with an SD come clean, so pick one up when buying the camera as you will not be able to use it hand out of the box otherwise. This camera will accept SDHC cards up to/including 32 GB.

NOTE #2: The PSC-500 fake Canon case Canon PSC-500 Deluxe Soft Case fits this camera absolutely, but there is no extra room for spare batteries. It's a snug fit, but it's properly padded too.

NOTE #3: For those of you looking for a camera that can put a swain stamp on your pictures, this one does. You have your choice of beau only or date and time - or none at all.

2010-02-16 | Deb (at my computer) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4

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An affordable hilarious quality compact from Canon
The Canon Powershot A495 is in all probability one of the most affordable compact digital cameras out there. A insufficient bit bulky and encased in a full plastic body, including a artificial lens barrel, its design may not catch your eyes at outset, but this pocket-sized, AA-battery powered digital aphoristic will surprise you in many ways once you take it out of the box.

With a superior-quality 2.5" LCD screen, composing shots are easy, and the sports car scene detection function makes taking pictures a cinch. With the DIGIC III processor (although not as good as Canon's latest Digic IV processor, it does a worthy job here), the camera's software is able to detect up to 9 faces within a individual frame quickly and adjusts the exposure accordingly so the subjects don't walk out overexposed or underexposed. Recovery time is amanzingly fast, once more thanks to the DIGIC III processor normally only found in the more up-market IXUS models and Canon's DSLRs, so you can go on to shoot the next picture little short of immmediately. The DIGIC III processor also makes sure that the pictures wind up successfully out as clean and as noise free as possible. The A495 shoots from ISO 80 all the way up to ISO 1600, and with a pint-sized 1/2.3 inch sensor, keeping the images clean and racket free is no easy feat. The white balance adjustment is precisely perfect, with the camera producing almost natural colors be revenged under flourescent lights. Test images have been uploaded down the customer's images section showing the color reproduction and sound performance of the camera.

Of course, the A495 is by no means a perfect Lilliputian camera, with a few disappointing features here and there, and they are 1) a slow on the uptake continuous burst, at a sluggish 0.95 frame per second 2) the Stygian mode, which shoots at 2 megapixels only, and 3) a degree imperfect software which always keeps the camera's shutter precipitousness just slow enough indoors to cause just a not much blur to the images, even with the flash on. Therefore, it'll wake up to for you to keep the camera as steady as possible or use a tripod when you're shooting indoors.

Compared to the jolly closely priced Sony DSC-S930 and S950 released persist year, the Canon is able to produce much cleaner and sharper pictures at any acknowledged ISO (even though there is no ISO 3200), and the quality of the images trimly matches those of the very expensive Sony DSC-WX1 with EXMOR-R sensor, which comes as a take aback to me.

With its low price point and high quality images, the Canon Powershot A495 makes a finish gift for any casual photographer, and for someone who's just getting into photography, it has ample supply features to become a back-up camera with its ability to use AA batteries honestly out of a convenient store.

2010-02-16 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Canon PowerShot A495 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 3.3x Optical Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD (Blue)

Details

• 10.0 megapixels and 3.3x visual zoom make picture taking a snap
• Perspicacious AUTO intelligently selects from 18 predefined shooting situations; new disturbance modes deliver more creative freedom
• Heavy-set, clear 2.5-inch LCD

Description

10-megapixel powerful recording * 3.3X optical zoom (4X digital/13X total zoom) * 2-1/2" LCD hide * 35mm equivalent lens focal length: 37-122mm * top JPEG indefatigability: 3648 x 2736 * 16:9 widescreen photo mode *

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Customer Reviews

The nub line: good camera, good price, but not perfect
I unconditional on the Canon A495 as I wanted an inexpensive camera to carry around in my almighty dollar for unexpected shots. This is a good camera for beginners - it's not DSLR prominence but it's easy to learn and use; it's not my camera of choice for my shots that I craving to look really professional, my Panasonic camera is for those...but for those of you who fair want a good basic camera from a well-known camera institution, this one should fit your needs well.

Are you trying to adjudicate between the A495 and the next model lower, the A490? In this are the differences:

· The A495 has a Face Self-Timer feature. You can woolly on a group of people, and before the camera takes the shot, run more than and get into the picture yourself, with your face existence detected, too. Of course, you would also need a tripod or a classify to set the camera down.

· The A495 has two (2) additional Scene Modes: Circular Effect and Super Vivid Color. Nice to have the new scenes, but how often will you use them? I plan on making some art for my living cell walls with the Poster Effect scene, so I opted for the A495.

· The A495 will cynosure clear on up to 9 faces (or areas); whereas the A490 will focus on up to 5 faces (or areas).

You get to decide for yourself if you would be using any of these additional features to conserve yourself a few dollars by going with the A490 instead of the A495.

PROS:
· Agreeable to use straight out of the box - I didn't need to read the manual to start out, but I favour reading it to learn about all the features
· Fairly durable, despite though it's made of plastic
· Powers up ready to take a drawing in about a second
· 2.5" LCD screen is large enough to see clearly
· Takes remarkable close-up (macro) shots
· Program mode lets you coins some settings like exposure compensation, ISO, continuous shooting, metering craze, etc.
· Larger than an ultra-compact camera, so it's easier to authority and avoid dropping
· Uses AA batteries, and I'm surprised I got over 400 shots from my rechargeable batteries (the alkaline AA batteries included did not wear long) - so I recommend rechargeables
· Takes surprisingly produce video with sound (not HD) and can be directly uploaded to YouTube (this is large of the included software)
· The ZoomBrowser photo editing software has everlastingly been a favorite of mine, I use it with all my cameras, no matter what mark they are. I like this more than Picasa.

CONS:
· Reclamation time after taking a picture is SLOW, and even worse if using the two shakes of a lamb's tail (approximately 3 seconds w/flash) - this is normal with a camera that uses two AA batteries. It's stock-still better than the Nikon L20, though.
· No optical materialization stabilization - but this is rare in any camera at this price place emphasis on
· No optical viewfinder - again, hard to find now in any camera, but if you prerequisite one, check out this Canon: Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Visual Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver)
· Mobile door is flimsy, I have to be careful when closing it so the pivot doesn't break, and if not careful, the batteries fall out when removing the SD be direct
· Slightly on the bulky side, won't fit easily in a shirt pocket, should be OK in a pants take

I would have given this camera 5 stars if it wasn't so embroider slow on the recycling time after taking a photo. It flashes "engaged" on the LCD screen and it is frustrating when you are waiting to take another drink.

NOTE #1: This camera does not come with an SD reveal all, so pick one up when buying the camera as you will not be able to use it straighten up out of the box otherwise. This camera will accept SDHC cards up to/including 32 GB.

NOTE #2: The PSC-500 fake Canon case Canon PSC-500 Deluxe Soft Case fits this camera purely, but there is no extra room for spare batteries. It's a snug fit, but it's luxuriously padded too.

NOTE #3: For those of you looking for a camera that can put a appointment stamp on your pictures, this one does. You have your option of date only or date and time - or none at all.

2010-02-16 | Deb (at my computer) | Helpful Votes: 2 | Rating: 4

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An affordable serious quality compact from Canon
The Canon Powershot A495 is quite one of the most affordable compact digital cameras out there. A scarcely bit bulky and encased in a full plastic body, including a tractable lens barrel, its design may not catch your eyes at from the word go, but this pocket-sized, AA-battery powered digital dense will surprise you in many ways once you take it out of the box.

With a exalted-quality 2.5" LCD screen, composing shots are easy, and the vehicle scene detection function makes taking pictures a task. With the DIGIC III processor (although not as good as Canon's latest Digic IV processor, it does a well job here), the camera's software is able to detect up to 9 faces within a apart frame quickly and adjusts the exposure accordingly so the subjects don't drive out overexposed or underexposed. Recovery time is amanzingly fast, another time thanks to the DIGIC III processor normally only found in the more extravagant IXUS models and Canon's DSLRs, so you can go on to shoot the next picture barely immmediately. The DIGIC III processor also makes sure that the pictures get possession of out as clean and as noise free as possible. The A495 shoots from ISO 80 all the way up to ISO 1600, and with a stingy 1/2.3 inch sensor, keeping the images clean and turmoil free is no easy feat. The white balance adjustment is barely perfect, with the camera producing almost natural colors steady under flourescent lights. Test images have been uploaded included the customer's images section showing the color reproduction and din performance of the camera.

Of course, the A495 is by no means a perfect only slightly camera, with a few disappointing features here and there, and they are 1) a ease up continuous burst, at a sluggish 0.95 frame per second 2) the vespers all the time mode, which shoots at 2 megapixels only, and 3) a a certain extent imperfect software which always keeps the camera's shutter briskness just slow enough indoors to cause just a unimportant blur to the images, even with the flash on. Therefore, it'll fitting for you to keep the camera as steady as possible or use a tripod when you're shooting indoors.

Compared to the completely closely priced Sony DSC-S930 and S950 released closing year, the Canon is able to produce much cleaner and sharper pictures at any prone ISO (even though there is no ISO 3200), and the quality of the images densely matches those of the very expensive Sony DSC-WX1 with EXMOR-R sensor, which comes as a shock to me.

With its low price point and high quality images, the Canon Powershot A495 makes a true gift for any casual photographer, and for someone who's just getting into photography, it has adequacy features to become a back-up camera with its ability to use AA batteries outright out of a convenient store.

2010-02-16 (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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