1. 3.2-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 10 x 14-inch prints
2. 3.2x optical zoom; lightweight, compact body
3. Fast autofocus and 14 shooting modes, including Special Scene Mode
4. DIG!C II Image Processor for faster processing, vibrant colors, and excellent image quality
5. Powered by 2 AA-size batteries; stores images on MMC memory cards (16 MB card included)

Editorial Review :

MD) CL) CAN0N A410 POWERSHOT DIG CAM

Customer Review :

The little camera that could

I've had this little Powershot A410 for years. It fits well in my purse or pocket, so it is with me ALWAYS. I also have a Canon Powershot S3IS that is a "more advanced" point and shoot.

Lately I have been getting the bug to upgrade to a DSLR and most likely will in the next month. I have also been looking at small point & shoots to replace the A410.

I have just realized that would be a waste of money. This little camera produces images that are just as good (and sometimes better) than the other Canon or other shots I see taken with expensive cameras.

Twice now this camera has gotten completely soaking wet....and it's fine! Just the other day, I dropped it on some rocks ...hard .... and it's just fine!

There is nothing negative about this great little oldie but goodie!

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3 Year Old Camera; Review

I've had this camera for 3 years now. I use AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries. Never a problem with the camera or the batteries (I got the Sony brand that comes with the charger). You'll probably need to buy batteries, a larger memory card, and perhaps a case. This camera will not take SD cards that are "HC" (high capacity). Those cards are usually 4GB and higher.

Picture resolutions this camera can capture:
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1024 x 768
640 x 480

There are 3 Modes you can enable, 1) Superfine, 2) Fine, and 3) Normal. These settings change the JPEG compression. Superfine has little to no compression. And Normal will have the most compression. If you lower the setting to "Normal", you can decrease the file sizes and fit more pictures on your SD card and take more pictures.

This camera will show you the amount of pictures you can take at a particular setting. For example, with a 512MB SD card, at the highest resolution of 2048x1536 and set at "Superfine", it will take 302 pictures. At 2048x1536, and set at "Normal" it will take 1066 pictures. If you have used up half your card disk space, it will account for that and display the amount of pictures you can take.

It can capture movies/videos. They will not have sound though. Below are the dimensions:
640 x 480 at 10 FPS
320 x 240 at 20 FPS
FPS = Frames Per Second

The 320x240 videos look good and run a lot smoother because of the higher frames per second.

Also has common features like Macro, Supermacro, indoor/outdoor settings, etc.

I'll never buy another digital camera till this one breaks down. I use to think the megapixels of the camera meant it would take better pictures. However, that is incorrect. That only means it will take higher resolution pictures, which doesn't necessarily mean better pictures. If you do a lot of printing or print larger than 8.5 x 11, then megapixels would matter. I stopped caring about that since I rather have a camera just take quality pictures. If I were printing posters or something, I'd care.

It is fairly simply to use.

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Just Right

I got this camera in 2005 and it is now 2008 and it has been everywhere with me! We've gone skiing, went to Niagara falls (this camera survived maid of the mist boat ride), several zoos, conventions, graduations, microbiology laboratory ect. This thing has stayed working in all sorts of weather after much tumbling around in my handbag. I take it to school and work every day. I've never had any problems with it - ever. The menus and functions are user-friendly. The flash is just right (not harsh) and never makes my face look shiny like so many other cameras do. The zoom is awesome and the self-timer can be custom set in many ways!

Tip: use rechargeable batteries rather than regular. This camera went through my AAs very quickly during long events (half day and full day events called for at least one battery change). Now, with the $20 rechargeable 2500mAh batteries, I only run out of power every few months no matter how many or long my photo-ops last! It's been great!

One question, though. Why is there a video feature if the camera cannot record audio (sound)??? I never use the video feature because of this.

This camera takes great pictures, is durable, and is my best friend. Thank you Canon!

2010 Update: An orange juice spill is what finally did this camera in. Everything was so sticky in impossible to clean places that it became too difficult to use.

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Excellent toy camera

Update: This is a toy camera but an excellent one at that. Good quality pictures.

The deal breakers: Uses AA batteries. That means you take three pictures for every two AA batteries.

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good camera

i haven't used the camera a lot...but when i have it has worked out just fine. my "old" digital camera is just that...old. i have had it for over 10 years. although it is much larger than my "new" camera - i have to admit i am more comfortable using it. the old camera doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the new one --- that is something that is hard for me to get used to. but the canon a410 is a really good camera for a fairly low price. i am happy with my purchase.

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1. Canon PowerShot SD1300IS 12 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-Inch LCD - Pink (Includes manufacturer's supplied accesories)
2. 8 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Pretty 6 Pocket Memory Card Wallet
3. Pretty Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Inner Pocket, Mirror & Strap
4. Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
5. Flexible Legged Mini Table Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (Promo code# on invoice)

Editorial Review :

It's all about the power of contrast. Color that defies convention. Sleek, gentle curves that merge art and technology into a camera designed to inspire. The PowerShot SD1300 IS Digital ELPH camera captures your world as much as it expresses your originality, with bold innovations that include remarkable low light performance. Everything looks right. Hold it, and everything feels right, too.
Features: 28mm wide-angle lens, 4x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer. Smart AUTO mode intelligently selects from 18 settings. Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions with 15 Shooting Modes. 12.1-megapixel resolution makes it a breeze to print large size images. Bright, clear 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD. Shoot in Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations.
++PLUS++ 8GB Accessory Kit: 8 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Universal Memory Card Wallet - Compact Digital Camera Carrying Case with Pocket and Strap - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Flexible Legged Mini Table Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (Promo code# on invoice).

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1. Canon PowerShot SX210IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 14x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
2. 16 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Universal Memory Card Wallet
3. Well Padded Digital Camera Carrying Case with Pocket & Strap
4. Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
5. Flexible Legged Mini Table Tripod - BONUS!! 25 FREE Quality Prints (Promo code on invoice)

Editorial Review :

Decidedly slim and sleekly refined, the PowerShot SX210 IS packs a feature set that reads like a wish list. The 14.1-megapixel CCD joins a Powerful 14x (28-392mm Equivalent) Optical Zoom With Optical Image Stabilizer, 28mm wide-angle zoom for imaging power to spare. Frame your shots in the bright 3.0-inch widescreen PureColor System LCD, with the Low Light mode for sharp images in dimly-lit situations. It also captures stunning HD movies with Dynamic mode for enhanced image stabilization when shooting movies using wide-angle settings. Capture smooth HD video (720p) with stereo sound for a truly natural, high quality HD experience. The PowerShot SX210 IS not only goes wherever you do, but takes your photography and video to a whole new place, too.
++PLUS++ 16GB Accessory Kit: 16 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Universal Memory Card Wallet - Well Padded Digital Camera Carrying Case with Pocket & Strap - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Flexible Legged Mini Table Tripod - BONUS!! 25 FREE Quality Prints (Promo code# on invoice).

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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
2. 4x optical zoom
3. 2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection
4. New Easy Mode simplifies operation
5. Captures images to SD memory cards (included); powered by AA batteries

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CL) CANON POWERSHOT A580

Customer Review :

review of Cacon Powershot

Amazon was prompt in sending product, Canon camera is as advertised and in great shape and included every booklet and accessory needed. Canon PowerShot A1100IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Silver)

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Good pocket camera

Nice point and shoot camera to carry around. Takes excellent pictures in daylight, but you do not have control of camera speed or aperature settings. When indoors the flash is very slow to recycle.

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Love it

I have had this camera for some time now and it is still fabulous. I bought more for my family ( mom, etc.) and everyone loves it. Of course there are better out there, but it is a great buy and pics come out clear and beautiful. The batteries need charging OFTEN as pretty much all digitals. keep extra batteries around always that are already charged and ready to swap. Would absolutely recommend this camera either way.

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Disappointed after 18 months

We purchased this camera 18 months ago for our trip to Hawaii. It took some great scenic pictures. Indoor pictures are another story,we had noticed the Red-Eye on subjects was very bad, even with the Red-Eye settings set to On. Every batch of photo's we had taken we have had to use photo editing software to remove the red-eye problem afterwards. Today the internal flash quit working. I changed the batteries, pulled the CMOS Battery and let it power down in hopes it would reboot. With new Batteries the flash still would not work. Since we were not overly-impressed with the quality of the pictures anyways, I salvaged the Batteries and the SD Card and tossed the camera in the garbage. We will not even check into getting this fixed.

Our Kodak DX4530 is 8 years older, been dropped numerous times, been thrown on accident, rainstorms, hunting and hiking trips, tossed around in backpacks, suitcases and glove boxes and even forgotten in a hot vehicle for two weeks and still works to this day. The Canon PowerShot had a pampered and very easy life in comparison and was not ever dropped, been wet or thrown. I would consider looking at another camera before considering the purchase of this one.

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GREAT camera

My dad has had this camera for awhile now, and it still works REALLY well. We've never had any problems with the camera. I actually like this camera better than my Kodak EasyShare C7430. Now I'm in the process of getting myself a new camera and I'm not really sure what I want to get. As much as I love my dad's, I'm not sure if I want to get the same camera he has. In fact, I think it's time I give his camera back to him. Two things I LOVE about the Canon Power Shot are the zoom and video features. I love the fact you can just push the button and make a video. I also like the zoom feature on the Canon Power Shot. I want a new camera that has the video feature and a better zoom on it.

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1. 3.2 megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 8 x 10 prints and medium-quality prints up to 11 x 14
2. Autofocus lens with 2x optical/3.2x digital (6.4x total) zoom
3. Included 16 MB CompactFlash card holds 26 images at default settings
4. Connects with PCs and Macs via USB port
5. Uses proprietary lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included)

Editorial Review :

With the Canon PowerShot S230, you've got the best of both worlds--the compact size and high style of the digital Elph series plus the higher resolution of a 3-megapixel camera. Updating the popular 2-megapixel PowerShot S200, the PowerShot S230 also features a 2x optical zoom, an improved 3.2x digital zoom, movie mode for videos up to 3 minutes, and more--all in a stylish, compact package.

Optics and Resolution

S230's nine-point autofocus lets you sharpen the image on your subject, no matter where it is in the frame.

Featuring a 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor, the PowerShot S230 delivers a wide range of detail and color (with images up to 2048 x 1536 pixels) and prints up to 11 by 14 inches. Canon's high-quality 2x optical zoom lens allows you to close in on the action, while the 3.2x digital zoom allows for a combined 6.4x zoom, letting you capture intimate details that might have been missed with another camera. The PowerShot S230 is also one of the few digital cameras to feature wide-area nine-point autofocus for taking crisp, sharp images no matter where the subject appears in the image frame.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on CompactFlash memory cards, and a 16 MB card is included. When shooting images at the medium or fine setting, the 16 MB card will store approximately 26 images. Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB storage-class connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the S230 can also record movie clips of up to 3 minutes. You can choose from three different video formats: 160 x 120, 320 x 240, or 640 x 480 pixels. Both picture and sound quality have been improved, and an editing feature allows you to delete unwanted scenes during playback. The S230's photo-effect mode lets you do more with your still images. Choose from low sharpening, vivid color, sepia, neutral, and black and white.

More Features
Though it's primarily designed as a point-and-shoot, the S230 includes several advanced features for photographers who want more creative control, including exposure compensation, low-light manual shutter speeds, manual ISO and white balance, and stitch assist, plus black-and-white, sepia, vivid, and neutral modes.

The PowerShot S230 uses highly advanced technology to make your digital photography experience simple. DIGIC enhances image definition and processing speed, while the sophisticated iSAPS (Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) technology assures faster and more accurate autofocus, autoexposure, and automatic white balance. The intelligent-orientation sensor ensures your pictures are always right side up, on the LCD or even while downloading.

Horizontal	Vertical
S230's Intelligent Orientation Sensor knows which of your images were shot horizontally and which were shot vertically.

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by a proprietary Canon rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included). It measures 3.4 by 2.2 by 1.1 inches and weighs 6.4 ounces. This package includes the PowerShot S230 digital camera, 16 MB CompactFlash card, lithium-ion battery (model NB-1LH) and battery charger (model CB-2LS), USB and A/V cables, wrist strap, and CD-ROM with imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

Customer Review :

Great camera --- for a while.

This camera was fantastic for four years. Then it died -- all the photos I've taken in the last few months have been pink.

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Subject to CCR Image Sensor Defect

Please be advised that this model, along with several other Canon digital cameras, is subject to an advisory issued by Canon regarding a "CCR Image Sensor" defect. A part in the camera made by Sony is susceptible to a loose connection. In shooting mode the image appears as a purplish/black distorted image. Canon stated in their advisory that this would be fixed free of charge regardless of warranty expiration. I returned my camera to Canon repair and just received a repair estimate of $109.62. I am very disappointed with Canon's response to this. Google "Canon customer complaints" and you will find a long list of customers with similar complaints about Canon repair services. I am about to drop out of the technology revolution.

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Was good camera out the gate, but now outdated.

Have had this camera for 4 years.
Has been good, but compared to newer models, a lil' bulky and slow.
Takes Compact Flash card.

Have since upgraded to the SD750, which is awesome.


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No help provided by Canon

I ordered the camera online and the screen didn't dispaly anything. Later I found that my cousin had the same camera and she had to trash it because the battery would die very fast even though she took the pains to buy a new battery for it. I purchased a canon since I thought it was a reputed company and would care about their customer or technical support. But the truth is that they don't even have a technical support number listed anywhere. So thats it with Canon products...

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Love my little Elph

I bought this camera almost 4 years ago, and I love it in every way. It takes great pictures, uses a rechargeable battery and is great on battery life. I go about 6 months without having to recharge the battery. I would say I take a medium amount of pictures.

Recently Dec. 2007, I went to go take a picture and the screen was blank with a few purplish lines running through it.. My icons showed up, but there wasn't anything in the LCD. When viewing playback pictures, those pictures show up in the view finder. I recharged the battery and tried again, same thing. For a while, I thought I would have to get a new camera.

I called Canon support (for the other reviewer, I found the number very easy to find, 1-800-828-4040.) After going through their voice prompts, I got a customer service person right away. No wait! Plus, the rep was in Virginia, so there weren't any of the typical issues that happen when customer support is located in India (like HP).

I described the problem, the rep helped me reset the camera, it worked for a few seconds. The rep told me to keep taking pictures for a few more seconds, because the fix may be temporary, and sure enough, the picture went blank again. (IMHO, most customer service departments would try to get me off the phone the second it started working again).

Long story short, there is a service advisory out on this camera, it turns out that the "image sensor" may malfunction. Canon is paying for the shipment back to them and they will fix it for free. No muss, no fuss. It didn't even matter that I had the camera for almost 4 years. This was one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had.

If your camera starts acting up like this, call Canon right away.


**update 1/12/08 ***
Canon was not able to fix my camera so they sent me a BRAND new one, a SD900 , a much much better camera. My camera was not under warranty anymore, but since it was the "image sensor" issue, Canon still covered it. Amazing customer service, very rare these days. They just earned a customer for life.

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