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Summary: super power in a small package
Review: this is a wonderful camera. the pictures look great even at close zoom. i looks complecated but it isn't.the only i wish it came with is a waterproof case.
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Summary: Unbelievable Pictures!
Review: I have had this camera for about a month, and I love it! I actually purchased the Oympus 510, but it was defective, and no more were in stock, so I "settled" for the Canon A20, and I'm glad I did! The color is SO unbelievable! My photo looked like something out of a magazine! I just keep looking at the pictures I have printed in awe, because I can't believe the quality!One thing to consider: the day you buy this camera, buy rechargeable NimH(?) batteries and at least a 32mb compactflash card.
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Summary: Love this camera
Review: After much research over the Canon A20, Sony DSC-P50, or Olympus D-490Z, I decided to go with the Canon. I have not regretted my decision once. The pictures are crisp and sharp, and color is vivid and intense in bright light and dark areas with the autofilled flash. (Sony has a reputed problem with taking shots in dark or shady areas) The camera's features are easy and take less than a few hours to figure out and instructions are useful. Camera is very sturdy and construction seems solid, unlike the Olympus D-490Z, where the opening for the lens seems like an expensive accident waiting to happen. There is a macro for taking extreme close ups, panaramic feature, (which I have not tried to figure out yet) timer, and autofill and red eye flash settings. There is also a middle setting of photo saving compression which is lacking on other cameras. But do plan on purchasing NiMH as this will save you much money in the long run. Only a few small irks kept from giving a 5 star review. Camera and subjects in pictures must be very still when taking pictures or blur is easily visible. Now I'm an amateur and don't know whether all digital cameras suffer from this so just thought it was worth mentioning. View screen is smaller than others and difficult to see in bright sunlight. There is also no medium light setting. What I mean by this is in darker settings, you must either be brighter than bright with the flash, or manually set no flash, which for some reason makes focus more difficult for the camera. All in all, would recommend this camera to anyone interested in digital photography, even tech illiterates cause the camera is easy enough to figure out. Not to mention the price is also right at $399 compared to other cameras in the 2.1 class.
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Summary: Awesome Value for an Excellent Camera
Review: This Digicam's awesome. I had mine for 1 week, and the pictures are better than one would expect from an entry level Digicam. I still can't believe this Cam can give me 7.5x pictures that are clear. Wow. But the 3x optical zoom is excellent by its own account. There are just a few minuses. I can't manually set the shutter speed. Though there's a slow sync option, you can't really see the difference. The film coating for the LCD screen is not the top notch anti-reflect kind Canon has on the S series, which can be a pain in the behind if you shoot under the sun like me. Aside from that, very good Digicam. But buying Digicam comes added cost... - 1) Viking 128MB Compact Flash Card. You'll need this for sure. At 1600x1200 @ SuperFine, you'll 140 pictures. 2) Lowepro D-Res 10 AW Digital Camera Bag. Got to trust me on this. Its the only bag you want your Digicam to be store in. Forget the overpriced Kodak and Canon bags, this baby has storage for 4 additional AAs, special pocket for additional Compact Flash Card, fits your Digicam like it's made to order, and enough cushion and padding to make throwing you Digicam out the window safe. Plus, there's a secret feature on the back if you get the chance to buy the bag. 3) Kodak Photolife K1000 AA Battery Charging Kit. AA batteries are way better than proprietary Canon Lithium batteries on the S series Digicams. And with a charger that juices the included batteries up in 2.5 Hrs flat, you just can't go wrong. Did I mentioned Kodak 1600 mAh NiMH batteries last forever between charges? 4) SanDisk Imagemate USB Compactflash Reader. This one's totally up to you...this baby can transfer your photos to your PC/Mac faster than from your Digicam, which will give the batteries and Digicam a rest.
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Summary: Another Excellent Canon Product
Review: I just received the A20 this morning, and have been playing with it ever since. The button layout, controls, and interface are easy to understanding and pretty much straight forward unless you got hit on the head by a club when you were a kid... Anyway, compare to the S100, which I also have, I would definitely pick the A20. Besides the fact that the S100 is all metallic, has a much smaller dimension, and a superior anti-reflection LCD screen, the A20 out shines its brother in every other terms... Okay, maybe S100 has a overall advantage in the exterior compartment, but I was looking for easy to use digicam that can give me excellent pictures, good battery life, and ease of usage. The A20 hit all the sweet spot with its 3x optical zoom w/ 2.1MP CCD, utilizes Ni-MH rechargeable batteries, and large user friendly button. I love this digicam... Now, on to my trip to San Diego Wild Life Park.
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Summary: Canon powershot A20 digital camera
Review: The canon powershot A20 digital camera is a great camera for people on the go. It is a very easy camera to use. Just point and shoot. If you love takeing pictures then the canon powershot A20 digital camera is the camera for you.
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Summary: Good value, but distinct limitations
Review: For the price, this is a very good camera for the casual photographer who mainly wants point-and-shoot ease, with a few adjustable features, and a mid-range zoom (3X optical - avoid the digital except for previews!). It's about the same size as a basic 35mm film camera, and I like the hand-hold ridge (although I'm glad I'm not a lefty!). It takes very attractive, clear, and accurately-colored shots IF there is sufficient light (either ambient or within its flash range): everything from scenic panoramas - the included software is easy and produces nice results on the computer - to macro-mode closeups (I recommend pulling back a couple inches, and using the zoom to narrow the view). HOWEVER, the flash range is naturally limited, and if there are deeply shadowed areas in the image, or not enough light in general for a wider-angle view, the picture comes out blotchy and grainy. The ISO comparison is only 100 up to about 150 with +2 exposure - I didn't realize just how limiting this would be when I purchased it. The other main drawback is shutter speed, or lack thereof. Every digital camera has lag between pressing the button and finishing the image file, but be aware that many things add more delay to its focus time and shutter release, too, e.g. automatic focus (which is always on, except for subsequent shots in panoramic stitch-assist and _?_); red-eye reduction flash (which uses a pre-flash red light); and any flash slows down subsequent shots, for recharge time. All this makes it harder to capture a quick moment with sports, kids, animals, special occasions, etc., especially during the period of learning its timing. The "continuous shooting" mode helps, when you know such a moment is immanent, but it's still slow, especially when you need the flash. My only problem with ease of use - the controls are mainly self-explanatory, and the manual clearly explains everything (even if it is rather scantily indexed) - is the "half-depressed" step of the shutter button, for getting the focus / focus-lock (signalled by the optional Beep) - I've had the camera for several "rolls"-worth of snapshots now and, too often, I still push the button all the way before I intend to. Also, remember: You'll need to buy AT LEAST 64 Mb total of CompactFlash memory, to avoid running out, and 2 sets (8) rechargable batteries to "leapfrog" in use. (Lithium ones aren't compatible, by the way.) A USB card reader is also worth getting, so you don't have to connect the camera every time - unless you have a printer with a built-in CF slot(?). Overall, if you mainly take still and/or scenic shots in good light, this is a nice, user-friendly, compact, relatively inexpensive option. Oh, by the way, don't bother buying the closeup add-on lens - if I can clearly photograph a pair of earrings and hardly need to crop the image, what more would anybody want?
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Summary: Perfect Camera for First-Time Digital Buyers!
Review: All I know was that I wanted a digital camera. After looking at some high-priced models with major megapixellage (is that a word?), I decided that this Canon was the best. It's quick, simple, and does what it should do best: take digital pictures. Add a Canon S600 printer to your computer, and your images will rival that of any high-priced photo shop! The USB connection is terrific, as well as the video out cable for putting the pictures on my mom's TV after we got back from vacation!! Not much else to say except this camera is highly recommended. Do yourself a favor and get some rechargable batteries, though. This thing uses alot of power like nothing else. A great buy.
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Summary: An excellent 2MP camera!
Review: This is a great novice point and shoot camera. The ability to use recharable nimh batteries is also excellent as you don't have to buy an expensive proprietary battery. We've got well over 80 shots and still have yet to change the batteries. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Out of the box easy
Review: This camera can be as simple as point, shoot and you have great pictures. The software is straight forward and easy to use. It really makes picture taking a fun family event. My only complaint is it does not support a USB connection to Windows 95. A NIMH battery charger is a must as well as a larger compact flash card. It also has many advanced features that will keep anyone interested. The picture qulity is much better than I expected. Film is done.
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