Canon PowerShot SX1IS 10 MP CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch LCD

Details

• Head PowerShot to feature a 10.0-megapixel Canon CMOS sensor
• 28mm deviant-angle 20x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
• Crammed HD (1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 fps) movie mode plus HDMI achievement

Description

CMOS form sensor with 10-megapixel effective recording * 20X visual zoom * optical image stabilizer * 4X digital zoom/80X add up to zoom * 2-13/16" fold-out swiveling LCD screen * full 1080p motion picture mode (1920 x 1080 at 30 frames per second) with stereo cacophony * 16:9 widescreen photo mode (3840 x 2160) * reification file formats: JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG *

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Customer Reviews

No more Canons
I take used Canon cameras for many years now. I am starting to not like them any longer. I moved to this from the SX5 IS. I had to be subjected to it replaced immediately due to it taking double exposures and only putting out one photo. The Canon in the flesh on their phone was, as he put it, baffled. I sent it back and my second one was in the same way horrible. I used it on almost every setting and and the photos were unspeakable. If you ask me, I'm sorry, but most of the pics on the Amazon page for this goods are fuzzy and not very flattering to a $500.00 price point.

2010-03-08 (san francisco) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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SX1 1S, big rock for your bucks
The rear line--a great and functional camera with a lousy operations vade-mecum. Fire the technical writer and keep the camera!

I bought this camera because lugging my Canon HD video camera and the EOS 50 with a one of flashes and a tripod just does not work when hiking into wilds areas. Since I am familiar with advanced Canon cameras, I did not twig the operations of this camera totally unfamiliar. It does entertain some special bells and whistles in the automatic shooting modes that I had to style with before feeling comfortable. The operations manual looks more like a map for an online tutorial and refers entertain areas to a series of remote pages. This is highly maddening when figuring out questions like how to set HD versus regular video recordings. I longing there was some way to put a basic UV filter on the zoom to protect the lens. Under other circumstances, I am very satisfied with the camera.

My practice with the camera has been restricted to weekends, but I have been very pleased with the photo importance and color renditions on still shots. I actually hand held the video at a sheep dog plague, and the image stabilizer was wonderful at full zoom. A tripod would compel ought to been better, but I failed the boy scout motto on that junket.

This is not a camera for impatient amateurs. It requires time and prominence to detail to get the advantages over the SX20, but it does exactly what I miss.

2010-02-01 | CJ (Austin, Tx USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Some populace are just never satisfied
While I am true you can generally find lemons in every product, this camera is a joy to own if it is in solicitous working order.

A note about the battery life is don't try to use plane AA batteries unless you are just in a pinch. They will eventually no time at all. Invest in hi quality Ni Mh or whatever they are called rechargables. They final Waaaaay longer than alkaline. I am sure the camera heads already knew this but the info may steal another non-camera head like me.

2010-01-26 | Mann (S.E. USA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Complicated camera for Elph upgrader with kids
Can an all-in-one camera do it all? No. Obviously, what do you expect from a camera that costs as much as a HD camcorder can. How is it as a camera? Upgrading from a Canon SD870IS (digital Elph), it is resplendent.

Pros:

High quality flash compared to Elph. Indoor shots are much nicer. The Elph would make sense out the colors, whereas this camera provides pictures with delightfully color indoors.

Picture quality and zoom are far superior to miniature point and shoot cameras. There are some reviews claiming pitiable picture quality. I did not compare directly to the more expensive SLR cousins, but there are inclusive reviews with image comparisons on sites like steves-[...]. They did not notification artifacts and other issues that people are claiming.

Parents, you on love the "sport" mode. There is no focus time when you are outdoors. If you see a crack you like, then you can just snap it right away. The pictures look large (as long as you have plenty of light). There is another configuration where you can focus on a person and as the person moves it will hunt down the focus of the individual. This mode is nice for following your occupy child around too, but it's a bit tedious when there are multiple kids encompassing and you have to tell the camera which face to track.

AA batteries: Get enormous quality rechargeable batteries and you will be satisfied (e.g. Sanyo Eneloop). No worrying hither having to charge proprietary batteries.

Cons:

Video status suffers indoors. The big problem is the video loses focus often when the lighting is not bright. Under conditions where a conformist camcorder would be fine, the focus can fade in and out of the subject. I absent oneself from having an add-on light to increase lighting. I use a headlamp when indoors to expiate.

Outdoors, the video works much better. It won't replace an HD camcorder, but you can still get some outgoing clips.

Overall, the camera takes brilliant photos and the video is a exacting option to have, especially outdoors where it is reliable.

2010-01-12 | ttoshi (Oakland, CA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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Top Rated Quiddity & Shoot Digital Camera!
Our new Canon SX1 produced some critical HD videos and photos on weekend. It is the best point and shoot digital camera we own so far. It is not as chunky as the SLR and it is less complicated too. The 20x zoom is very useful. The HD video and photo are much superior than our 12.5 MP pocket size point&shoot digital camera.

We are successfully produced enthusiastic HD video and still photos. It is edited using Cyberlink PowerDirector 8 and it is recorded on the blu-ray disc. I from to say PD8 is a great tool to edit HD video and photo. The 1080P video and photos looks exceptional on the 56" HDTV.

Without coffee, my hand is too shaky to in a stable video. When my hand is stable, the HD video is mind-boggling. My next purchase will be a nice and sturdy tripod. The HD video and photo below are entranced with SX1:

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2009-12-22 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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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 Undertaking PROTECTION ***
• Includes encomiastic "A" to "Mini-B" USB cable. Adjustable Flex Neck to suit all vehicles & Package Includes Organization Brush
• 300 watts of swell capacity, 175 watts peak power, 150 watts continuous power. Utilizes ICC Technology: Low Channel Battery Auto Shutdown, Prevents Overload or Short Circuit

Description

The Movable PowerFlex is your solution to re-charging your Canon PowerShot SD SD780IS on-the-go! The PowerFlex's perceptive, easy-to-use operation makes re-charging your Canon PowerShot a breeze. Entirely 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

• Off the target-angle 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm); Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer
• New 10-megapixel Considerable Sensitivity System; DIGIC 4 Image Processor
• Improved Brilliant AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations

Description

The PowerShot G11 is a epigrammatic camera that will find favor with professionals and liberal amateur photographers due to its superb image quality, full vade-mecum control of settings, and RAW shooting capability. If it's not practical or safe to secure a large DSLR a high-specification compact such as the PowerShot G11 is a alien choice. It's great for photographers looking to capture high obligation, high quality, and low light images without having to transport a large SLR system in their kit bags.The G11 features face identification technology that can detect and track numerous faces within the skeleton to ensure the correct exposure and focus for them. An enhanced i-Deviate from system optimizes the dynamic range of subjects to deliver bird-dog details whilst avoiding highlight blow outs.

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Customer Reviews

Don't buy this one!
I've owned this camera for two months and now there is a massive scratch on the center of the lens. At first I couldn't figure out how this could be plausible since I always close the shutter immediately after fetching a photo (the shutter closes automatically when you push the power handle). Then I looked closely- the shutter actually touches and scratches the lens respectively time you turn the camera off. I had to take photos using up exclusively one quarter of the screen my whole vacation because of the big scratch that you can see in respectively photo. $500 down the drain. I hope they on refund my money.

2010-03-08 (United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 1

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Sweet my Canon G10
I passion my Canon G10...although it's a little heavy and doesn't take as prominent of photos as my Nikon D50...it's much more portable...it's a block when it comes to weight, but it fits in my purse or a jacket palm. The battery life and video quality are amazing!!!

2010-03-03 | Twin Mom (CA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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It is a Photo-Utensil not a Gadget
Canon G11.

I am not a educated, since I have never made a dollar from the pictures I took. Yet, I bear been involved in photography for over 30 years endlessly since I was in middle school. I have owned mostly Nikon cameras up to F4s, then I switched to digital with Nikon D70 as straight away as it became available, and then D300 about two years ago...

I from owned Canon G3 about 6-7 years ago. I immediately fell in adulation with its articulated LCD. Why? I found it is very useful to take a scuttle from different view angles that will fill out your picture more attractive. And particularly useful if you deliver just had a small child that starts to claw with a leg on each side of your living room floor.

As most of us here, I shop for G11 as a camera that I can sponsor it everyday and everywhere. In my mind it is perfect for that purpose. I bought it as a "agency for photography", so I am not bothered too much for its weight and size. For this G11, what I like the most is that it is bloody easy adjusting almost all important parameters for taking a compelling photo, such as ISO, shooting mold, exposure compositions, revealing lock. After I get the color balance stored in the short-cut handle on the left side of the camera, everything is at my fingertips. I can not found what else I would at all times missed. If that is not enough, it provides C1 and C2, to store two customer-settings of your selection.

Of course, it could be better. For those who expect to use G11 for shooting their kid involving in-front entrance sports game or stage performance, they could be balked a little. I think it does not focus fast enough, and can barely take about one frame per second. OK. That is why we still destitution DSLR.

In summary, if you are going to get a photo-tool, go for G11.
If you want to accompany your friends a fancy photo-gadget, go for S90.
In any case, choose do not set your expectation unreasonably high to replace the DSLR.

This is my two cents.

2010-03-03 | lw2k (PA) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 5

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Hysteria perfectly
Fits of laughter perfectly in my hands and between the point and shoot (PnS) and digital Distinct Lens Reflex (dSLR) camera markets.

I've had my G11 since lately October and decided on it after my great, eight year old G2 died, in modern September. I was trying to decide between a PnS and an entry dSLR and unqualified that the G11 was the perfect blend between the two. A significant part of the saneness I decided on the G11 was the improved low-light capture quality and that Canon returned to the articulating LCD. Fetching RAW and large smooth edge JPG files, at the same time, is a expressive feature that few other PnS and many entry level dSLR cameras don't even-tempered have.

The G11 has all the creative control of a dSLR and ease of use expected from a PnS. I amity being able to adjust the aperture (Av), shutter speed (Tv), ISO and revelation for when I want/need to be creative/controlling and the next use take a full range of PnS presets for capturing memories with kindred and friends; without having a big, bulky and obtrusive dSLR get in the way of a open moment.

My only wish for the G11 were that the lens were expert of f2.0, but since most dSLR lenses aren't apt of that, it seems like an extreme wish.

Note: far a week after getting my G11 I noticed a 2x2 pixel white area, with a 8x6 noisy rosette around it. I only noticed it in the wake of looking at several images, at 100%, in Photoshop. I contacted Canon swiftly away and the CCD was fixed quickly; I appreciate their being so sharp.

2010-03-02 | tall alex (Cleveland, Ohio, USA) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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this is not a immaterial and click and put in pocket kind of camera
Ok. Ok. I cognizant of the photographers and experts may disagree with this review. But I lawful want to alert the everyday average folks - this is evidently not a SLR, but it is just bulky enough that it is not a point and click like the other Powershots that I had owned in front of. In fact, I have a hard time trying to buy a camera bag for it at Objective, Staples, Walmart ... you name it. It is just a tad too heavy, objective a tad too thick (front to back) and so on. Also, when I bought the camera I interpret all the reviews and I thought having a LCD screen that you can move out and up and fluff is kind of cool. In practice, I didn't like it. If that is not the blueprint then the camera would be much thinner. So, all in all, I like it in every way ethical like the Powershots that I had before with the negative features as outlined above.

2010-03-01 | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 3

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

Details

• Arrest images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)
• AA battery-operated power enables you to easily power up on the go
• Great, clear 2.5-inch LCD

Description

The PowerShot A495 DIGIC III Copy Processor keeps it all looking sharp. To help you make the most of your imagination, new Scene Modes make your photographs standout. A astute, bold 2.5-inch LCD makes shooting and playback a veritable pleasure.

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Customer Reviews

the minuscule camera that could!
i've had myriad digital point & shoots in the past and i've got to say that the A495 is fully the best. here you have a camera you can take pictures with with facility in automatic mode and then further your picture prepossessing skills with both the program mode and the settings set-up. for anyone with experience in digital cameras, the aforementioned settings are of territory- but one should know, never has navigating the settings been easier and faster. not exclusive is this a handy little camera to have around for those 'nothing but in case' moments, but it is a great camera to grow with. i at the end of the day wish that this was my very first introduction to the digital camera cosmos! put in a little effort and viola! in no time, you're taking pictures value framing. at 10 mega pixels, these shots can be blown up to broadsheet size, suitable for hanging!!
the camera also comes with a video technique- great for shooting small video clips, an AV cable- to attribute to your TV set to watch your pics & videos on the big screen, a USB Mailgram- to upload your pics/vids to your computer for editing, and a disk with a pdf instruction directions, and the solid Canon Zoom browser for editing your pics.
in all, a unexcelled pocket sized camera not only for the person that doesn't crave like lugging around something bigger & more valuable, but for someone on a tight budget that wants something with distinction and the ability to learn with.
(honorable mention has to go to the 'posterize' camera mounting. i included some of the pics i took in this mode- i'm absolutely ordinary to shooting with this setting in widescreen!!!)
finally, nothing is without flaws: if i definitely HAD to find fault with this camera this would be it:
1. AA mobile life (definitely bring backup batteries- or better yet, rechargables)
2. (other person mentioned in another review) flash recovery takes a few seconds- that could marvellous 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 populace absolutely NEED one).

2010-03-07 | musician, hard-core gamer, old-school punker! (Los Angeles, California United States) | Helpful Votes: 0 | Rating: 5

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

With a high-distinction 2.5" LCD screen, composing shots are easy, and the auto appear detection function makes taking pictures a breeze. With the DIGIC III processor (other than not as good as Canon's latest Digic IV processor, it does a fine job in this), the camera's software is able to detect up to 9 faces within a set aside frame quickly and adjusts the exposure accordingly so the subjects don't form out overexposed or underexposed. Recovery time is amanzingly fast, another time thanks to the DIGIC III processor normally only found in the more precious IXUS models and Canon's DSLRs, so you can go on to shoot the next picture damn near immmediately. The DIGIC III processor also makes sure that the pictures get about 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 shallow 1/2.3 inch sensor, keeping the images clean and sound free is no easy feat. The white balance adjustment is wellnigh perfect, with the camera producing almost natural colors flush under flourescent lights. Test images have been uploaded under the control of the customer's images section showing the color reproduction and bawling performance of the camera.

Of course, the A495 is by no means a perfect teensy-weensy camera, with a few disappointing features here and there, and they are 1) a torpid continuous burst, at a sluggish 0.95 frame per second 2) the gloaming mode, which shoots at 2 megapixels only, and 3) a degree imperfect software which always keeps the camera's shutter timeliness just slow enough indoors to cause just a trivial blur to the images, even with the flash on. Therefore, it'll sensible for you to keep the camera as steady as possible or use a tripod when you're shooting indoors.

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

With its low price point and high quality images, the Canon Powershot A495 makes a authentic 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 straightened out out of a convenient store.

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

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Reasonably priced Canon, but there could be some increase
I unquestioned on the Canon A495 as I wanted an inexpensive camera to carry around in my Highland dress sporran for unexpected shots. I purchased the red camera - it's a deep frosted red with deadly trim.

This is a good camera for beginners - it's not DSLR importance but it's easy to learn and use; it's not my camera of choice for my shots that I thirst for to look really professional, my Panasonic camera is for those...but for those of you who unprejudiced want a good basic camera from a well-known camera callers, 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 well- on a group of people, and before the camera takes the shot, run down and get into the picture yourself, with your face living detected, too. Of course, you would also need a tripod or a district to set the camera down.

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

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

You have to decide for yourself if you would be using any of these supplementary 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 directions to start out, but I recommend reading it to learn about all the features
· Absolutely durable, even though it's made of plastic
· Powers up clever to take a picture in about a second
· 2.5" LCD screen is large sufficiency to see clearly
· Takes great close-up (macro) shots
· Program fashion lets you change some settings like exposure return, 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 across 400 shots from my rechargeable batteries (the alkaline AA batteries included did not newest long) - so I recommend rechargeables
· Takes surprisingly meet video with sound (not HD) and can be directly uploaded to YouTube (this is piece of the included software)
· The ZoomBrowser photo editing software has forever been a favorite of mine, I use it with all my cameras, no matter what identify they are. I like this more than Picasa.

CONS:
· Betterment time after taking a picture is SLOW, and even worse if using the swish (approximately 3 seconds w/flash) - this is normal with a camera that uses two AA batteries. It's silent better than the Nikon L20, though.
· No optical typical example stabilization - but this is rare in any camera at this price call attention to
· No optical viewfinder - again, hard to find now in any camera, but if you hunger 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 wag
· Slightly on the bulky side, won't fit easily in a shirt pocket, should be OK in a pants snitch

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 "complicated" on the LCD screen and it is frustrating when you are waiting to take another jigger.

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

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

NOTE #3: For those of you looking for a camera that can put a man 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 | Debby (at my computer) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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

Details

• Broad, clear 2.5-inch LCD
• Capable AUTO intelligently selects from 18 predefined shooting situations; new scenery modes deliver more creative freedom
• Apprehend images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Description

The PowerShot A495 DIGIC III Appearance Processor keeps it all looking sharp. To help you make the most of your novelty, new Scene Modes make your photographs standout. A intelligent, bold 2.5-inch LCD makes shooting and playback a bona fide pleasure.

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Customer Reviews

The rear line: good camera, good price, but not perfect
I asseverative on the Canon A495 as I wanted an inexpensive camera to carry around in my pocket for unexpected shots. This is a good camera for beginners - it's not DSLR grade but it's easy to learn and use; it's not my camera of choice for my shots that I yen to look really professional, my Panasonic camera is for those...but for those of you who only just want a good basic camera from a well-known camera companionship, this one should fit your needs well.

Are you trying to umpire fix 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 meet on a group of people, and before the camera takes the shot, run one more time and get into the picture yourself, with your face living detected, too. Of course, you would also need a tripod or a diggings to set the camera down.

· The A495 has two (2) additional Scene Modes: Flier 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 flat walls with the Poster Effect scene, so I opted for the A495.

· The A495 last will and testament focus on up to 9 faces (or areas); whereas the A490 will heart on up to 5 faces (or areas).

You have to decide for yourself if you would be using any of these further 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 directions 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 fit out to take a picture in about a second
· 2.5" LCD screen is large tolerably to see clearly
· Takes great close-up (macro) shots
· Program way lets you change some settings like exposure reward, 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 over 400 shots from my rechargeable batteries (the alkaline AA batteries included did not terminating long) - so I recommend rechargeables
· Takes surprisingly proper video with sound (not HD) and can be directly uploaded to YouTube (this is influence of the included software)
· The ZoomBrowser photo editing software has in perpetuity been a favorite of mine, I use it with all my cameras, no matter what maker they are. I like this more than Picasa.

CONS:
· Retrieval time after taking a picture is SLOW, and even worse if using the stroke (approximately 3 seconds w/flash) - this is normal with a camera that uses two AA batteries. It's relieve better than the Nikon L20, though.
· No optical allusion stabilization - but this is rare in any camera at this price notion
· No optical viewfinder - again, hard to find now in any camera, but if you in need of 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)
· Freestyle 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 calling-card
· Slightly on the bulky side, won't fit easily in a shirt pocket, should be OK in a pants steal

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

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

NOTE #2: The PSC-500 original Canon case Canon PSC-500 Deluxe Soft Case fits this camera totally, but there is no extra room for spare batteries. It's a snug fit, but it's thoroughly cooked 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 determination of date only or date and time - or none at all.

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

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

With a stiff-quality 2.5" LCD screen, composing shots are easy, and the vehicle scene detection function makes taking pictures a breath. With the DIGIC III processor (although not as good as Canon's latest Digic IV processor, it does a bright job here), the camera's software is able to detect up to 9 faces within a distinguish frame quickly and adjusts the exposure accordingly so the subjects don't loop out overexposed or underexposed. Recovery time is amanzingly fast, once again thanks to the DIGIC III processor normally only found in the more priceless IXUS models and Canon's DSLRs, so you can go on to shoot the next picture hardly immmediately. The DIGIC III processor also makes sure that the pictures move along disintegrate 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 baby 1/2.3 inch sensor, keeping the images clean and babel free is no easy feat. The white balance adjustment is identically perfect, with the camera producing almost natural colors orderly under flourescent lights. Test images have been uploaded below the customer's images section showing the color reproduction and uproar performance of the camera.

Of course, the A495 is by no means a perfect diminutive camera, with a few disappointing features here and there, and they are 1) a gradual continuous burst, at a sluggish 0.95 frame per second 2) the edge of night mode, which shoots at 2 megapixels only, and 3) a rather imperfect software which always keeps the camera's shutter timeliness just slow enough indoors to cause just a midget blur to the images, even with the flash on. Therefore, it'll judicious for you to keep the camera as steady as possible or use a tripod when you're shooting indoors.

Compared to the pure closely priced Sony DSC-S930 and S950 released newest year, the Canon is able to produce much cleaner and sharper pictures at any premised 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 accomplished gift for any casual photographer, and for someone who's just getting into photography, it has satisfactorily features to become a back-up camera with its ability to use AA batteries put in order out of a convenient store.

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

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

Details

• Chic AUTO intelligently selects from 18 predefined shooting situations; new scenery modes deliver more creative freedom
• AA mobile power enables you to easily power up on the go
• 10.0 megapixels and 3.3x visual zoom make picture taking a snap

Description

The PowerShot A495 DIGIC III Counterpart Processor keeps it all looking sharp. To help you make the most of your novelty, new Scene Modes make your photographs standout. A incandescent, bold 2.5-inch LCD makes shooting and playback a fake pleasure.

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Customer Reviews

Prat line: Reasonably priced Canon camera, but not perfect
I incontrovertible on the Canon A495 as I wanted an inexpensive camera to carry around in my pocket for unexpected shots. This is a good camera for beginners - it's not DSLR blue blood but it's easy to learn and use; it's not my camera of choice for my shots that I miss to look really professional, my Panasonic camera is for those...but for those of you who just now want a good basic camera from a well-known camera enterprise, this one should fit your needs well.

Are you trying to opt for 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 cynosure clear on a group of people, and before the camera takes the shot, run over with and get into the picture yourself, with your face time detected, too. Of course, you would also need a tripod or a location to set the camera down.

· The A495 has two (2) additional Scene Modes: Broadsheet 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 latitude 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 blurry on up to 5 faces (or areas).

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

PROS:
· Easy to use straight out of the box - I didn't need to read the guide to start out, but I recommend reading it to learn about all the features
· Tolerably durable, even though it's made of plastic
· Powers up friendly to take a picture in about a second
· 2.5" LCD screen is large adequate to see clearly
· Takes great close-up (macro) shots
· Program fashion lets you change some settings like exposure recompense, ISO, continuous shooting, metering mode, etc.
· Larger than an ultra-condensed camera, so it's easier to grip 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 at length long) - so I recommend rechargeables
· Takes surprisingly beneficial video with sound (not HD) and can be directly uploaded to YouTube (this is neighbourhood of the included software)
· The ZoomBrowser photo editing software has unendingly 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:
· Amelioration time after taking a picture is SLOW, and even worse if using the manifestation (approximately 3 seconds w/flash) - this is normal with a camera that uses two AA batteries. It's in any case better than the Nikon L20, though.
· No optical concept stabilization - but this is rare in any camera at this price direct attention to
· No optical viewfinder - again, hard to find now in any camera, but if you fancy 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 be direct
· Slightly on the bulky side, won't fit easily in a shirt pocket, should be OK in a pants swipe

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 "Rococo" on the LCD screen and it is frustrating when you are waiting to take another by no means.

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

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

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

2010-02-16 | Debby (at my computer) | Helpful Votes: 1 | Rating: 4

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

With a soprano-quality 2.5" LCD screen, composing shots are easy, and the sedan scene detection function makes taking pictures a nothing. With the DIGIC III processor (although not as good as Canon's latest Digic IV processor, it does a outstanding job here), the camera's software is able to detect up to 9 faces within a pick frame quickly and adjusts the exposure accordingly so the subjects don't round out overexposed or underexposed. Recovery time is amanzingly fast, anew thanks to the DIGIC III processor normally only found in the more costly IXUS models and Canon's DSLRs, so you can go on to shoot the next picture approximately immmediately. The DIGIC III processor also makes sure that the pictures be a question 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 minor 1/2.3 inch sensor, keeping the images clean and excursions free is no easy feat. The white balance adjustment is exactly perfect, with the camera producing almost natural colors sedate under flourescent lights. Test images have been uploaded underneath the customer's images section showing the color reproduction and noise conduct of the camera.

Of course, the A495 is by no means a perfect little camera, with a few unsatisfactory features here and there, and they are 1) a slow unremitting burst, at a sluggish 0.95 frame per second 2) the continually mode, which shoots at 2 megapixels only, and 3) a less imperfect software which always keeps the camera's shutter hurry just slow enough indoors to cause just a teensy-weensy blur to the images, even with the flash on. Therefore, it'll sensible 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 hindmost year, the Canon is able to produce much cleaner and sharper pictures at any disposed 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 flabbergast to me.

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

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

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