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Summary: User-friendly and Perfect for the Digital Camera Novice
Comment: This is the first digital camera I have owned. I purchased it a few days before a trip to California, which means I didn't have all that much time to get acquainted with the device.
I had absolutely no problems learning how to use the camera and taking good pictures with it. To my amateurish eyes, the pictures came out just fine and the camera was quite easy to use. There are a variety of settings you can use depending on what is being photographed and when: People, landscapes, action shots, nighttime shots, the "easy mode" etc. These are all nicely indicated using a graphic that appears on the LCD screen. For example, the portrait feature is indicated by a small graphic of a person's profile. There's also a video mode that can be fun.
The camera is pretty compact--not as small as some models out there, but I had no problems. One feature the camera includes that I think is quite important is a view finder in addition to the LCD screen. In bright sunlight it is difficult to take a photo using the LCD screen. I found myself using the viewfinder most of the time. I would caution anyone purchasing a camera with only an LCD screen. This was actually pointed out to me by a colleague who is experienced with digital cameras.
The camera also comes equipped with "image stabilizer" and "face recognition" features; from what I understand, these are two important features you should look for in a digital camera.
For basic photography (vacation pictures, family events, etc.) this is a fine camera at a reasonable price. Part of my research consisted of using Consumer Reports, and the magazine gave Canon products (not sure if this particular model was reviewed) a "Best Buy " rating.
About the only caveat I have is that the program included to load your picture on your computer is not particularly user-friendly. I wound up using iPhotos instead since I have a Mac. But on the other hand, I had no experience with loading photos on a computer--what seemed a bit clunky to me might be just fine for someone else.
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Summary: So far very happy
Comment: So far, I'm very happy with my Canon A590IS Digital Camera. I've taken a couple of hundred photos, good quality on automatic settings. I was most delighted to learn I can record up to a hour video (with my 4 GB card), though the sound quality is not so good, it's fun to experiment with. Much yet to learn about its other features.
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Summary: Good Camera
Comment: This is a very good camera and i like it a lot but it does use up batteries kinda fast otherwise i really like it. This camera has the video setting which i use sometimes. The video setting i really like because you can zoom ,it has sound, and you can take fairly long videos unlike other cameras my family has. It also takes really nice photos.
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Summary: A great value
Comment: I've owned at least 3 digital cameras of progressive MP technology over the years. I think this Canon Powershot is a great value for what you get, whether your a snap-shotter or a more advanced user of digital cameras. This camera has just enough features to make people like me dangerous, but not too many that you are overwhelmed. The modes/settings are easy to configure and with a little practice, you will be taking some great pictures.
A lot of people think that the greater the MP, the better the quality of the picture. This is not true. I was looking for a camera that I can take quality photos with and share them over the internet; I do not need a professional camera that will produce poster-sized shots. And for my purposes, this camera is perfect!
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Summary: Excellent Price and Product!
Comment: Hi. I just bought a low price Olympus camera but it was very bad, so I just bought this Cannon and I love it. Very easy to use, excellent photos. Very professional for a low price camera.
I recomend it for sure. Great quality photos and very proffesional.
regards.
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