1. 10-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 19-inch prints
2. 6x optical image-stabilized zoom lens
3. DIGIC III Image Processor with Genuine Canon Face Detection
4. 3.0-inch LCD screen; Motion Detection technology and Red-eye Correction
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Inside its sleek, pared down design, the top-of-the-line PowerShot A2000 IS is packed with easy-to-usefeatures. You've got a 10.0-megapixel resolution and a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer forbig, beautiful prints and superb stability. To keep subjects looking their best, the DIGIC III ImageProcessor with Canon Face Detection handles the technical details -- automatically. Easy Mode allowsyou to concentrate on your scene, while Easy Playback lets you screen your images on a super-sized 3.0-inch LCD.

Customer Review :

My favorite camera I've ever owned

This camera is the best one I have ever owned. The pictures are crystal-clear. I took a picture of my son spraying me with the water hose and the camera captured each individual twinkling droplet of water as well as his ornery face behind the water. This camera is light-weight and easy to use. I love the zoom-quality, too. Pictures that I take far away are just as clear as ones up close. The price is great, too.

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Very nice camera! I researched quite a bit in looking for my perfect camera. This is the one.

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Absolutely great

I purchased this camera solely for one purpose - to make pictures of my jewelry that I sell. This is the only camera in this price range that has a micro option. Absolutely great close ups. Will recommend to anyone.

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Love this camera

Ater having other more expensive cameras that didn't seem to last much over a year and them having those rechargeable batteries I love the way this camera takes really good pictures and with some good double AA's it is always ready to work.
Jim

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love Canon but not too excited about this one

Honestly I may be unfairly comparing this with my Canon A630 which I just loved and which broke when I dropped it.

Compared to that one (which used 4 AAs, this one which uses 2 AAs), the battery life is way too short. I'm chewing through batteries at a distressing rate.

There is sometimes a really long wait after you take a picture, before you can take your next one.

I sometimes find the viewfinder (hope I am using the right term) hard to use.

That said, perhaps some of this could be solved by changing some settings. I have always loved my Canon purchases thus far (4-in-1 printer and 2 cameras) and picture quality, price and customer service are outstanding.


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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. Ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom; up to ISO 1600 for steady shooting in any lighting conditions
3. High-resolution 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD for easy shooting at any angle
4. DIGIC III Image Processor with improved Face Detection Technology and red-eye correction for sharper images
5. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading

Editorial Review :

The ultra-powerful 12x optical zoom on the PowerShot S5 IS means you’ll get the shot you want with no compromise, yet that’s only the beginning of what makes this camera so exciting. S5 IS is loaded with many of Canon’s latest advanced technologies including the DIGIC III Image Processor, so both still images and movies are rendered with fine detail and luminous clarity. And now ambitious photographers have even greater creative latitude thanks to an included hot shoe adapter that allows you to attach Canon Speedlite EX Series external flashes.

Customer Review :

So outdated but still double the price of new model????

I am not sure why these sellers are selling this product in such a price while you can get a new model of the same series at halkf the price!!!! If anybody here is really want to get a better product at a much less price just search in Amazon "Canon PowerShot SX20IS" and you can find amy dealers selling Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Zoom which is the next to next generation of this model....

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Great Purchase

Like the other reviews stated, I was most impressed with how promptly I received my new/used camera. It literally took two business days. The camera is in immaculate condition with all the necessary items. I can't say enough good things.

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Cannon purchase

The service was excellent. Received the camera faster than I thought I would. Only problem is that the view finder is blurred so not sure what the problem is. Gonna have it checked out. Pictures do come out clear.

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S5

Used it for a year dropped it and flash is not working now otherwise camera is working. Now got SX1 far better than this one. Can tell a big difference.

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The best digital camera I have ever had.

This is an outstanding camera. It is so easy to use. The picture quality is excellent. I am very satisfy with it. The only thing that is not so good about it is that the shutter is a little slow. You have to wait a few seconds before you can shoot another one. But I solved this problem by using the Sport/Action Mode.

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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
2. 3x optical image-stabilized zoom
3. 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II monitor
4. Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
5. Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Capture the details of important moments with ease!

Customer Review :

Distorted Images

Had camera for about a year and now the images that I take are distorted with purple/pinkish tint. I looked it up online and just about everyone who has a canon camera will have this problem sooner or later. Guess i'm just unlucky! No point in sending it back since it will cost more than the camera is worth to get it fixed. Going back to Nikon!

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Loved it until DISP button stopped working

I LOVED this camera. The size, ease of use, portability, picture quality, ease of downloading and printing. And I loved the different picture modes, but after only 14 months the DISP button will not work. (And I don't use the camera very often) So I can't change the picture setting, can't access color swap, can't access anything (which is alot) that requires the use of the DISP button. So beware! I am very disappointed because it's stuck on SNOW and we were at the beach last week and couldn't access BEACH mode or any of the other cool things that requires the DISP button. It will cost almost as much as I paid for the camera to have it repaired.

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My wife loves this camera

My wife loves this camera. She wanted a camera to take pictures of the kids without taking out our bulkier 35mm DSLR. It has a video function with sound which captures those moments that come and goes in a flash.

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I hope I don't get the lens error...again.

I bought this camera on March 2008 and used it intensively for two years until this spring I got the lens error. It could have been my fault because I was using at a beach and some sand could have gotten in the lens mechanism(I was careful to avoid that). The feature I loved about this camera is the macro mode. I enjoyed taking pictures of small animals and insects and this camera rendered superb images with amazing detail. It did a much better job than my Nikon D80 and the crispness and detail was amazing. So, after months of reading reviews and testing friends and families cameras(sony, nikon, olympus, new canons, etc), there was not one that could match this cameras image quality and I decided to buy it again. Yes, it may sound stupid but I want the best image possible, if the newer cameras are not up to the job I will not buy them, and a quality macro lens for the Nikon is too expensive.
I just hope I do not get the lens error soon.



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Probably better to stay away from this product...I'll be avoiding Canon products alltogether

Everything has been nice for an year or so, except I've recently got an infinite loop type of error: "Lens error, restart camera." Upon restarting I get the same thing, ad infinitum. I've done some research and the repair is as much as a new camera, apparently. I did not drop the camera, I didn't do anything out of the ordinary. The last picture taken was somewhat close to the beach, actually near a house on a cliff about 100 feet above ocean level. It was sunny but windy... Enough reason to render a camera useless? Apparently so. Any type of guarantee this won't happen again if I repair it? Nope. Any logical reason one should buy it under these circumstances? Not to me.

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1. 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto, 3.0-inch PureColor LCD
3. DIGIC III Image Processor; Face Detection AF/AE
4. Selectable shooting modes and special scene modes
5. Print/Share button makes direct printing simple

Editorial Review :

A convenient point-and-shoot camera ready to produce stunning photographs!

Customer Review :

GOOD,but.....

i had this camera for 2 years, took great quality pictures and video, BUT randomly, my camera didn't work. it said the battery was low. the battery was fully charged!i bought a new battery and it just flat out didn't turn on! goood but i have no clue what happened to it

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again one of those HIT late reviewed products

This camera is way overdue on my list for a review -- strangely i only decided to write about it after i got the Nikon D5000 12.3 MP DX Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR Lens and 2.7-inch Vari-angle LCD

I suppose the reason for this probably mainly the portability vs DSLR achievement on this camera. I know for a fact that comparing or even putting them next to each other is just plain sin against digital nature, but i needed to bring this up when you try to take a picture(s) of a very very active 1 year old boy!
Or when your daughter has just finished building a "self proclaimed" blocks of a small city and wants you to capture it!

I would love to upload some photos to prove my point. Those small moments to be captured on DSLR are almost impossible to capture but with a point and shot like this! The best function on this camera is the various powerful settings with presets. I love the color accent which turns any image black and white and green ripping color effects.

All in all for a fantastic point and shoot quality of pictures, you cant go wrong with this Might Canon! (mind you i had this camera now for well over 2 years! very durable around kids too)

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LTC

Took this little gem to Iraq, Kuwait, Budapest, Ireland, Newfoundland, and Iceland! Super pics, easy to use! Went to my granddaughters 1st birthday party, dropped and broke it! I bought the same camera again because it's easy to use and carry around. Great camera for the novice or experienced! Super view! Service fast and efficient!

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Great camera as always, but casing feels cheaper than predecessors?

The SD family line seems to always deliver. My only beef is that the casing seems to made of a cheaper material than before. No problems so far.

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Great Pocket Camera!

I've had my camera for 3 years now, and I love it! It's not the best high quality camera out there, but it takes some pretty good pictures, indoors and out! I love the size of it, but of course the larger more expensive cameras do take better pictures. The case is very sturdy. I have dropped it from about 8ft (on accident, of course) and it didn't leave a mark! The zoom on the camera is not that great and tends to blur, however things that you don't need to zoom in on, or at least not all the way, turn out good! It takes good video as well, and there's several different camera settings to choose from! Overall this is a really good pocket camera, well worth the money!

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1. 10.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
2. 3.3x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer; 2.5-inch LCD screen
3. DIGIC III Image Processor; 15 shooting modes
4. Uses 2 AA-size batteries
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Editorial Review :

Loaded with Features, Packed with Value.10.0-megapixel digital camera and 3.3x Optical Zoom make it a breeze to print large size images with clarity and detail.With the PowerShot A480, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 10.0-megapixel camera lets you create impressive large photos of family and friends you'll be proud display. The high-resolution images taken by the PowerShot A480 can be enlarged up to 13" x 19". The PowerShot A480 has a 3.3x optical zoom lens (35mm film equivalent 37-122mm) that makes everything up close and unforgettable, and an advanced Optical Image Stabilizer that puts a moving subject in sharp focus.It's All About Capturing the SmilesDIGIC III Image Processor ensures sharp images and improved functionality.With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's Face Detection, Motion Detection Technologies and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the shutter button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. The camera also selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings automatically to keep everything looking sharp and clear. Red-eye Correction can be handled in-camera. The Red-eye Correction during shooting uses the Face Detection Technology to recognize and remove red-eye from images as they're taken, before the file is written to the memory card. It's also possible to correct red-eye during image playback, using simple settings in the PowerShot A480's menu.

Customer Review :

Canon PowerShot A480

I purchased camera before vacation. It was easy to use, my family really liked the camera. The price paid was reasonable.

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WARNING - CAMERA SWITCHES ON EASILY AND WILL RUIN LENS!

This camera would be great, except for a fatal flaw! It commonly switches on inside the users' purse, pocket ect, this causes the lens to jam and then the camera does not work properly and makes a horrible grinding noise while turning on. After this event there are spots in the picture, you cannot use the zoom feature properly, and the camera continuously errors out reporting the lens cannot be closed. This has happened to my husband twice! The first time Amazon kindly replaced the camera, but he has yet to decide what to do about the second time. This has also happened to me, although my lens was not damaged, thankfully. This really would be a great camera if not for this problem. The on switch should be a dial you have to turn, not a pressure sensitive button.

The camera otherwise takes good photos, pretty easy to use, decent battery life ect. But sorry, can't recommend something that self destructs within minutes of purchase.

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Batteries dont' last

Camera is good for picture quality and ease of use - this is my 3rd canon powershot - battery life is awful. I take several pictures - upload them - then shut the camera off - in 1 and half weeks of not using it- batteries are dead - I can't keep batteries in camera or they drain quickly.....I would not recommend this camera and now I have to purchase another camera, and I won't be purchasing powershots anymore.

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DONT buy this camera

this camera has very poor durability, the shooting modes are all the same. This camera has broken on me twice, do not buy this camera! This is a waste of money,and it is way overpriced! Canon should be ashamed of this camera!! I'm sick of it saying "Lens error, restart camera"

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Big disappointment

Bought this after my Kodak EasyShare bit the dust. Everyone raved about Canons, so I thought I'd give it a try. Now, I'm dying to go back to Kodak! This camera takes waaaaay too long to charge the flash between each shot, then waaaaay too long to focus on the subject, and then there's another second delay after you hit the button. Trying to capture "the moment" with my kids is impossible! Or even with group shots I find myself apologizing, "Hold on...it's still charging...hold that smile...trying to focus...not ready yet..." It takes about 5-10 seconds to charge the flash between each shot. Which, when people are waiting, or when your kids are running around, is an eternity. Action shots are impossible -- always blurred. And I haven't been too impressed with the color quality either.

And NOW I'm having trouble with it saying I need new batteries every time I turn it on. Even after I put brand-new batteries in it. I've only had this camera 7 months, and I'm ready to throw it at the wall.

Bottom line: This camera is way too slow, and the quality of the pictures is only so-so. It's more trouble than it's worth.

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