Photography: Canon Powershot A620 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
Canon Powershot A620 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom Description: Product Description
There are 7 wonders in the world. Here's another. You've never seen anything quite like the PowerShot A620. Loaded with features, this high-performance camera has a 7.1 Megapixel CCD to give you magnificent pictures at a price that will amaze you. And it's easy to use. Everything about this superb camera has been designed for your picture-taking pleasure. And that makes it fun! It uses AA batteries so you can use this camera all around the world because the AA battery is available virtually anywhere. PictBridge and DirectPrint mean you can print images without using a computer. If you do have a computer, it transfers images via USB to Windows PC and Macintosh computer models. Another nice feature gives you the ability of taking still pictures as well as movies. They can also be viewed directly from the camera to a TV. Easy to use, the A620 is truly wonderful. Built-in Multimode Electronic-Flash Self Timer PictBridge and DirectPrint modes 2 VariAngle LCD screen with menu display in up to 22 selectable languages / Real-image optical viewfinder Flexible playback and erase modes Compression modes - Still Image - Exif 2.2 (JPEG) / Movie - AVI (Image - Motion JPEG; Audio - WAVE (Monaural)) Unit Dimensions - 4.13 x 2.60 x 1.93 inch /104.8 x 66.0 x 49.1mm / Weight - 8.29 oz./235g (camera body only) Uses 4 AA batteries (alkaline included). We suggest buying optional rechargeable batteries
Summary: Priceless for Candid Shots!
Date: 2008-10-20 -
Comment: I purchased the A620 two years ago. Though I wish it could be lighter and more compact than it is, I gladly put up with these minor inconveniences for such a wonderful tool. The picture quality is outstanding for a point and shoot but the real gem is the flip out screen. I have been able to capture pics of photo shy folks countless times because the subjects didn't know the lens was pointed at them. By opening the flip out to 45 degrees, then standing sideways to subject, I use screen to frame subject then capture them un-posed. Super!
Canon would be smart to continue this feature on at least one of their P&S models. I will be very disappointed to lose the "candid ability" should my Canon A620 ever fail.
Summary: Disappointing performance
Date: 2008-08-16 -
Comment: I've owned this camera for two years and taken 528 photos on three vacations. Then, suddenly the image processor failed. The only option is to send to Canon for a repair costing nearly half what I paid for the Camera plus shipping, and wait at least two weeks.
Im shopping for another camera and it won't be a Canon Powershot...
Summary: Best PAS digital camera!
Date: 2008-08-14 -
Comment: I have owned the A620 for a few years now and have to say it is one of the best, if not the, point-and-shoot digital cameras out. As people have mentioned before it's a little "heavier" than a plain PAS as there are multiple shooting modes and options. It is also VERY durable as I have dropped mine a few times already. I have noticed though that there are slight delays with the flash during heavy use..which is understable since it operates on 4 AA's. The pictures are OUTSTANDING follwing Canon's image lineage. You can also get after market tele lenses and etc. also.
The camera itself feels great and has a nice weight to it. It's not a light, cutesy, hip-pocket charmer. What I really like about it is the quality of the video. It has a "film" look about it..not that "live" video look..kinda cool.
I HIGHLY recommend the A620 if you are looking to move up a little from the cutesy pocket camera that you're toting around and to get some higher quality pictures.
Summary: Excellent Performer
Date: 2008-07-13 -
Comment: No joke, this A620 camera has been a dedicated workhorse for point and shoot photogs that needs small cameras to do big jobs. Whether in the fields of Mexico or in the grit of Paris and London, this camera takes AMAZING 7.1 mp pictures every time. An old set of 2300nmh AA batteries powers it for about 300 pictures. In good lighting situations, the pictures are crisp and sharp. The Auto setting is fantastic, but the manual settings are impressive. I've had this camera for two years and it hasn't failed, despite being jostled in a cargo pants pocket and being pulled in and out of camera bags. This will not replace an SLR, as those have huge CCDs, twice the light entering the huge lens, etc., but this is definitely a perfect backup for the SLR.
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Summary: A620 Canon
Date: 2008-06-04 -
Comment: By far one of the better cameras I have owned. Great zoom and great quality on pics. It has unfortunately been dropped in the parking lot and can take a beating. All functions great. Easy downloads and would reccomend the lowe brand case for this camera.
