1. 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2. 3.4x optical zoom; Face Detection
3. Large, high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD
4. Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
5. Captures images to SD memory cards (not included); powered by AA batteries

Editorial Review :

Sleek and sensational, the PowerShot A470 comes in four eye-catching colors that will get you noticed. Plus, it's got everything you need to make shooting fast and fun. There's the 7.1-megapixel resolution, a 3.4x optical zoom Lens, a large 2.5-inch LCD and a full range of performance features including enhanced Face Detection technology and a DIGIC III Image Processor to keep every image looking its best. Vertical Shooting has never been easier - just press the Print/Share button. It's that simple!

Customer Review :

A great camera, there's only one shortcoming that I can think of.

Quick review:

Pros:
- Great price.
- Easy to use.
- Feels like a real camera in your hand.
- Takes great pictures right out of the box.

Cons:
- It doesn't automatically get turned off when it's idle for too long.
- It takes grainy pictures when the light is poor.
- When you zoom in at some of your pictures in full resolution, you will find that some of them are grainy.


Full review:

I purchased this camera right before leaving for a long trip abroad. I expected it to be a wonderful camera for taking all those pictures of my vacation. It never did disappoint me and it produced wonderful results, some of which do indeed look very artistic. I have a friend who's a professional photographer, and he did praise some of the pictures that I took. It really never failed me.

The first major thing that other reviewers mention is the design of this beauty. It's very well-designed and isn't ugly at all. It sure isn't as slim as some other cameras, but I think that the size is just right, the buttons aren't hard to press and it has that intuitive Canon interface that allowed me to take my first pictures of my vacation right after I left the airport.

I bought Energizer Rechargeable Batteries for use with them, and they generally lasted for about 4-5 days of average tourist usage - this means taking a picture every 5-10 meters. I don't use flash as I only took pictures in daylight, when sightseeing and public transportation networks were functional. The battery life is great.

I only had one issue with the battery life. I always had the camera in my backpack, and it did get turned on somehow and remained on till the batteries were empty a couple of times. This actually prevented me taking any pictures of one of the most beautiful towns that I have been to, which is a real pity. It was on a weekend and I couldn't find any place where I can find some batteries. I think that Canon should add a functionality that will prevent the camera from staying on for too long.

Another issue that I had with this Camera was the fact that it takes grainy pictures when the light is poor. This means that most pictures taken in the dark will be somewhat grainy. I don't think that it's a real issue as taking pictures of ghosts isn't one of my hobbies, but it still is something to consider.

Another thing to consider is the level of the details. When you download your full-resolution pictures to your computer, open them in an image viewer, and zoom in to 200-400% you will notice that the pictures can be grainy. This isn't that great when you're editing those pictures in Photoshop, but this isn't a real issue if you're not a professional photographer or a hobbyist. You can not the pictures from this camera to be as crisp as those coming from a Nikon D3 after all.

All my customer images on Amazon were taken using this camera, you can see how great this camera really is.

I took thousands of pictures with this camera and it's still going strong. I think that it will really serve me well for my needs for years to come. I am not a photographer, and all that I am interested in is taking pictures of the places that I go to, family, and friends. This camera does that, does it well, and comes at a great price. It's unbeatable in this price range. It's a great camera for a student like me.

It really helped me document my vacation and gave me more than two thousands pictures of pure beauty. I am really grateful for that.

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love it

Finally broke down and bought a digital camera, and this is a great one to get. I am only a beginner and don't like editing and fine tuning things, so this is perfect. Compact, takes great photos. Would recommend it to everyone. And I love the orange color!!!

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Very good picture quality

I liked this Canon PowerShot camera. I bought this camera based on the fabulous customers' reviews in Amazon.com. Recently I had to take some pictures in a house without any lights in a cloudy late afternoon. This camera gave me very clear pictures with its flash in this type of environment. As long as you position your camera towards the object and hold it steady, you will get a very sharp picture with the automatic flash even you could not see the target clearly with your eyes.

I used to have a Fuji FinePix S3000 I bought from a local store based on a salesperson's recommendation. This was a very stupid camera with a heavy and big body and gave shady pictures. The camera broke somehow last year. I will never buy Fuji camera again.

I had a analog-type Canon PowerShot camera before and I think I liked that old camera.

I would buy Canon PowerShot cameras again If necessary.

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Easy to use.

Super pocket size camera. Most desired features found on more expensive cameras. Handy, conenient to cary. Excellent value.

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A470

Pros: Takes nice quality pictures.
As far as it being noisy, it is a bit noisy when you turn it on, and when you adjust the lens, but i didn't think it was bad at all.

Cons: I don't think its heavy at all, but of course it isn't a really slim camera either.
Summary: The delete button could have been marked better, as it has a diagram on it but not of the usual trash can. The trash can icon is directly under the delete button. My older dad, who's not so techy figured it out pretty quick but i still don't care for that particular thing.When your looking at the screen sometimes its a bit fuzzy or spotty but its great in macro if you hold the shutter button for a second or so. And the quality is never spotty or fuzzy, just the screen isn't perfect at times. Sometimes is great. But no major problems with it really. More on the noise quality: I don't even think it would wake a sleeping baby. There is no other noise except when the lens adjusts. You can turn all the other sounds off via the menu. Its not that heavy, but i suggest on any camera if you can to make sure it's the fit for your hands and to make sure that it isnt to heavy for you.

Takes nice pictures, the video is good too. Not heavy. Pretty easy to use, for those not that tech savvy.

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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
3. HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
4. Exclusive Original Canon Accessories added... a $50.00 Value
5. Additional Battery , Leather Case , And Neck Strap

Editorial Review :

Cool curves, powerful features and a fun new way to operate the camera mark Canon's PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH. Amazing resolution and expanded editing options are yours with 12.1 megapixels, and you can even create HD movies. Shooting is fun and easy with Smart AUTO that makes all your shots better effortlessly, and there's a new user-friendly interface. And see how much fun it is to browse through your photos and even speed up image advance with a shake or tilt of the camera! 12.1 Megapixels for amazing resolution and editing, plus a 5x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer.Canon's commitment to innovation defines the excitement of the PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH. 12.1-megapixel resolution is more than a number, it's your cutting-edge link to the outstanding clarity and quality you've always wanted in your images. Think bold and big, because razor-sharp, oversized prints are a breeze. Get the picture? It's absolutely brilliant. The PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH has a 5x optical zoom lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So you can brilliantly capture a bird high atop a tree, a child's winning goal from across the stadium or a school play from the last row. The PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake - one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

Customer Review :

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1. 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 3x optical image-stabilized zoom
3. 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle
4. Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
5. Captures images to SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

This camera has features including a 10.0 Megapixel, 1/2.3-inch CCD, DIGIC III Image Processor, 3x optical zoom lens with a shift-type optical Image Stabilizer (IS) system and 2.5-inch LCD monitor with wide viewing angle. It uses new compact, high capacity Battery Pack NB-6L to shoot up to approx. 300 images (based on the CIPA standard when the LCD monitor is on), and SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC MMCplus cards for the recording media. Images are utilized with a direct print compatible printer, computer and TV via Hi-Speed USB.

Customer Review :

Great camera

This is an amazing camera. My first one got stolen, but since I liked it so much I bought the same one again instead of a newer model. I can't find any faults with it.

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A great P&S camera that still holds it own today

I was amazed by the quality of this camera after receiving it as a gift. Even with today's more advanced cameras, it still holds it own. The camera comes with a slew of features including image stabilization, face detection, different scene modes, manual controls for some features, and a great screen. The feel of the camera is excellent and the battery life is also very good. During my 10 months of ownership I have managed to use the camera during mountain biking, hiking, and just walking down city streets. The camera works well in many circumstances and is very easy to use.

The pros include:
Easy to use setup
Great LCD screen
Long battery life
sturdy construction

The negatives include:
poor low light performance (common in P&S cameras)
slow focusing in low light (also common in other cameras)
stabilization sometimes works well and sometimes not

The many features are easily used and one can even shoot limited videos with the camera. The video features are for standard sized videos. Perhaps the one problem with the camera is its performance in low light. Images often appear with large amounts of grain, even at iso set at 80. This might be more of a problem with it being a P&S camera with a small sensor. The 3x optical zoom works fairly well but one should avoid using the digital zoom which leaves a great deal to be desired.

The camera itself is easy to carry and handle. The camera has a fast start up and fairly quick shooting mechanism in daylight. Some of the best shots have come from up close macro shots using the 3x zoom. Landscapes are nice done with proper lighting or lack of. During full daylight some landscape shots would come out white washed or with too much light.

Overall a great camera to use all around. The camera was a great introduction to photography, even it wasn't a DSLR camera.

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Terrible customer service

This is an excellent camera. The Canon waterproof housing I bought was less than that--the second time I used it, it leaked and ruined the camera.

But my comment here is on Canon's customer service. It took Canon two weeks to send me a replacement camera, and that shipment was lost by FedEx. However, when I contacted Canon to ask them to ship me another camera, they refused. They said that the problem was now between me and FedEx. I advised that I didn't have a relationship to FedEx, but that they did. My relationship was to Canon, and I asked that Canon give me another camera while it was waiting to be paid by FedEx for the lost camera. Three CSRs separately refused, and said that they can't fix a problem like this quickly.

I told them that if I told Amazon that I'd not gotten a product from Amazon, it would ship a replacement immediately. They said they don't do things that way.

So, be forewarned that if you have problems with this camera, you may encounter slow response and poor customer service.

Next time, I won't buy Canon.

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This Camera Rocks!!!

Love this thing. I've always used a Canon. I must say that I'm a big guy and I didn't think this particular model would be so small but I still love it. Takes quick pics and they always come out perfect. Great camera for great price.

Rating :

Nice camera.

It's a very good camera, good quality pictures. and the sdhc cards are inexpensive versus others like sony or olympus.

It's my second canon digital camera and I'm glad.

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1. 7.1-megapixel CCD give you images of uncompromising texture and detail
2. 3.8x image-stabilized wide zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
3. 9-point AiAF, single point AF, Flexizone AF, and Face-priority AF
4. Stores images on SD cards; powered by Lithium-ion rechargeable battery NB-5L
5. Now supports SDHC cards (Secure Digital cards with over 2 GB capacity)

Editorial Review :

Canon SD800 IS Digital ELPH raises the bar. There's everything you'd expect from a camera of this caliber: A 7.1 megapixel CCD to render images in magnificent detail and a DIGIC III Image Processor for stellar quality and fast operation. Yet what sets the SD800 IS Digital ELPH apart is its Wide-angle 3.8x optical zoom with Image Stabilizer technology for rock steady zooms. The Canon SD800 IS Digital ELPH is the Digital ELPH that's a step ahead.

Customer Review :

My favorite compact digital

I'm partial to Canon compact digitals, but I prefer Nikons for digital SLRs. This camera is great. Image stabilization works well. There is minimal lag after pressing the shutter. This is the widest lens you can find in a compact Canon camera. Check out Ken Rockwell's reviews and guides on his site. It's better to read his stuff and see his examples instead of trying to read some boring manual.

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Canon makes the best cameras.

I bought this camera in December of 2007! (wow, time flies!) It was an upgrade from my Canon SD300 4MP (my first digital camera, bought around in 2004. Paid $500 for it! But it was a good investment since I'm still using it, and it's still working the same -- close to 5 years later! I've taken it on many trips and it has taken a lot of beating.) Ironically, this SD800 camera, that was an upgrade for me, was less than half the cost. Was it worth the upgrade for me? Yes. The larger screen, wider lens, SDHC support (SD300's now outdated technology was limited to 2GB), image stabilizer (it was a lot harder to hold still with the SD300, especially when asking people to take pictures for me without using flash; to get around that, it's best to shoot in snapshots and hope that one of them comes out sharp) and the added mega pixels for larger prints/cropping was definitely worth it. However, I don't find the SD300 obsolete because it's still much smaller and still shoots great photos.

Many cameras these days shoot in HD (1080 or 720) now. However, I was surprised to find out the video quality on this camera (max resolution at 640x480) still beats the low-end HD cameras, with poor sensor, that just interpolate to higher resolutions (it looks so awful - I'm talking about you, Mr. Sanyo TH-1!). Even though the video capability on this camera is a bit outdated now, I still find use for shooting with this camera.

Even after all these years, I still love both my point and shoot cameras. It's just a no question that Canon is a leading camera company. I also recently bought an old Canon A-1 35mm film camera (made in the 1970's) and the build quality and technology on it still impressed me. Canon has my trust in cameras. Period. Design, functions, results - they usually don't disappoint.

You really shouldn't be paying $500 for this point and shoot camera now. For that kind of money these days, you should be getting a DSLR with more features.

Rating :

Terrific camera, even better with CHDK

Sharp wide-angle lens, compact design, typical Canon build quality.

I bought this for my wife, who was frustrated with her Casio because of image blurring. With this camera, the optical image stabilization works wonders for her.

What makes Canons an even better buy is the open-source firmware that you can install. Don't worry, it doesn't break the camera and in fact can be removed or bypassed at any time. The firmware, called "CHDK," allows for many additional features that rival big, expensive SLR performance. One feature I enabled with CHDK is a thermometer-style battery capacity gauge at the top of the screen. Now my wife can see exactly how full the battery is, rather than guessing and running out of battery at an inopportune moment.

Great camera!

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I miss using my sd800IS

This camera accompanied me on many an adventure. Although advances in megapixel range have been made in recent years since its release, this little camera rendered excellent images with vibrant color and definition. I loved the wide angle and image stablization features. It's size was perfect for my travel needs. Unfortunately, it met a premature demise on a trout stream in Argentina. Although it faithfully captured the image of the fish I caught, it has since had major problems keeping it's battery charge, rendering it unusable. Purchase of a new battery didn't solve the problem.

Rating :

Good little camera

Not much to add from other reviews. I read about it on Ken Rockwell's site, sounded great, bought it. Love the wider angle lense than other point and shoots. HOWEVER, I bought it for $300 in 2007, but I see it is currently listed at over $500. Don't buy it for that price. At $500, it should be made of gold.

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1. 4.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 11 x 15-inch prints
2. 4x optical zoom, 9-point AiAF, 13 shooting modes
3. Large 1.8-inch display; D!GIC Image Processor for faster speed and vibrant colors
4. Print/Share button for easy direct printing and downloads, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP printers
5. Stores images on SD or MultiMedia Cards (MMC); powered by 2 AA batteries

Editorial Review :

MD) CL) CANON POWERSHOT A520 DIG CAM

Customer Review :

Great little Camera

Ive had this Camera for about 4 years now and i have nothing good things to say, it takes great pics for a Camera this price ( i paid 200.00 )and the Battery life is unbelievable! and easy to use, it's been my sole Camera. i would like to upgrade to a newer model possibly but for now this is a great Camera.

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great clasic digital camera

The A520 is a nice reliable digital camera. I bought it to replace one that was lost when my underwater housing flooded. I had an A510, but the A520 is a slight upgrade/update that works in the same housing.

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Fell apart way too soon

This camera has a lot of good features, but mine has the same shutter/lens cover problem that some other reviews have mentioned. Currently it's stuck on open. I thought it was just mine until I saw the reviews here. For that reason alone I wouldn't take a chance on this camera.

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Great Camera

I have had this camera for many years and have been using it every day without a problem.

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good camera

This was gift for my father. He has had it about 3 years. He loves it. I see all the pictures it takes and they are great.

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