Canon PowerShot A460 5.0MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver) | List Price: $229.99
Discount Price: $89.99
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Brand: Canon
Binding: Electronics
Features: - 5.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 17-inch prints
- 4x optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display
- 16:9 Widescreen mode for full-screen viewing on widescreen TVs and computer monitors
- DIGIC II Image Processor with iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, fast operation, and low power consumption.
- Stores images on SD, SDHC, or MMC memory cards (16MB MMC card included); powered by 2 AA-size batteries (2 alkaline batteries included)
Good value, some shortcomings [Posted on 2008-09-26]
I bought this camera at Christmas for my kids (12-year-old daughter likes to do "KidTV" videos with friends; 9-year-old son makes stop-motion and live videos of Lego etc. for YouTube). I got it partly because my Canon A95, which in all other respects I *love*, only does 30-second videos; and partly because I got tired of copying VHS-C tapes for them. :-) I picked this model for its combination of price and Canon quality. It has been very useful. Basic modes are very simple to use. The kids have not really explored many of the other options. Image quality is generally excellent. However, early on I did some testing and found that, in addition to the high noise at even low-ish light levels that others have reported, it has some trouble focusing when zoomed (*optical* zoom, not digital). Standing across the room and doing incremental zoom steps on some object, I found that the higher the zoom, the more blurred the image was - not always, but often. This should not happen. It is clearly a focusing issue, not a question of resolution. But the kids have not had any complaints. It appears to be just right for their level of use, and that's what I recommend it for.
Great Little Camera [Posted on 2008-10-20]
This is my first digital camera. I've been hard pressed to give up my 35mm camera ways. This little camera is simple to use. Instructions are easy to follow. Picture quality is fairly sharp. The best part about it is that it is handy, easy to take along and lightweight...beats lugging all the 35mm stuff when all you want to do is snap a couple of quick pictures. The other thing I love which has less to do with the camera but more to do with the technology is the fact that I now don't have to print a bunch of photos that I don't want. I can print just the shots that I want and delete the rest.
The one downfall to the package is the memory card has very limited space so you'll need to upgrade that really quickly.
Overall for the first time users this is a good deal for a good camera.
Cannon Camera [Posted on 2008-10-24]
Canon PowerShot A560 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom ( I think this is the one) I returned it as I didn't like it at all. It seems very cheaply made and had AA Batteries, which I also didn't like.
Good camera [Posted on 2008-12-28]
This camera is easy to use. It was a purchase for our 18 year old son. The memory card was small so we upgraded to a larger one. Easy to load pics into iphoto. Recommend to anyone who needs a simple and good digital camera.
Great Camera for the Price [Posted on 2008-12-30]
This really is a great camera for the price. It may not have all the features of a camera a few dollars more, but definitely manages to get the job done with quality
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