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Canon Powershot SX510HS Reviews

Nothing but the best...
Mar 29, 2006 12:11 PM 3186 Views

Having some problems getting my regular Olympus camera in place, due to lack of authorized service centers, I was in search of a digital camera.


Having done a research on digital cameras for almost 6 months which includes service center details, availability of parts, services provided so on so forth, A95 was the one fitted in the budget... suggested by many of the competitor products, reviews on internet both mouthshut.com & cnet.com.


Canon A95… a family camera, sturdy, compatible with the standard accessories available outside market especially the memory stick…


Even the movie option is cool, the only constraint would be it has to have enough light source from outside to get the pinpoint clarity.


The good: Full feature set for its class; impressive photo quality; quick access to important settings via Function button; accepts accessory lenses.


The bad: Stiff CompactFlash slot cover with flimsy hinge; grip may be uncomfortable for larger hands.


The bottom line: When it comes to features and image quality, this camera is at the top of its class.


Bangalore India
A610 - An excellent value for money
Mar 29, 2006 01:32 AM 2781 Views

Its now my second month using the Canon powershot A610 and I should say its been an excellent value of money.


PROS:




  1. It has got enough of the mega pixels and the 4x optical zoom is very handy.




  2. Value for money - I got it for $200 from Butterflyphoto.com.




  3. The 360 degree twisting LCD screen is very useful for overhead photos or self-portraits.




  4. The picture quality is amazing. A good choice of user modes and description helps even novices to choose the mode according to the situation




  5. The histogram helps you to learn more about the light variance in your photo




  6. Excellent use of the camera real estate. The buttons are big enough and you wont have to tweak your nails trying to select an option.




  7. The LCD screen can be twisted back in and this helps from any scratch on the screen.




  8. While I wont classify it as a compact camera but still it can easily fit in your jacket or a small bag.




  9. Excellent battery life




  10. Powerful flash






The camera comes with an excellent manual which is so user friendly. They also supply you with batteries and 16MB memory card so as to get you started. Obviously you need to buy extra memory and also have extra batteries handy. In short, if you are a looking for a beginner's camera with a decent enough zoom, picture quality, good picture modes and all within a low budget, then you should check out Powershot A610.


CONS:




  1. The video I/O window is very flimsy and is very fragile




  2. The camera does not perform very well in low light/night conditions.The picture appears to be shaky in normal user modes and then you have to manually set the aperture speed.




Simply Awesome
Mar 25, 2006 02:20 PM 2849 Views

If you want to click rich detailed pictures in lovely colours, and blow them up, buy a high-class digital camera like the Canon PowerShot 610. It's an expensive camera, but worth your every penny. To give an example: I took a picture of the area in front of our building, an area which I thought was dull and drab, but the photo made it look like a picture post-card! Even the indoor pictures of our house have come out amazingly clear and detailed. I have made several beautiful desktop pictures for my computer just from some pretty things in our house.


As the camera comes with a software called the Zoom Browser that allows you to compress the pictures and send them in smaller files, the high resolution of the photo is not a problem while emailing. In any case, if you want low resolution pictures you can get them too, as there are options like the Superfine, Normal and Fine modes.


In fact, there are many options in this camera. Twenty different shooting modes. There are different settings for different times of the day, for different subjects, and for shooting at close range or long range.


You can shoot high quality movies at sixty frames per second, with sound. You can play back these movies on your TV or PC, or just store them on a CD.


The camera is easy to operate. The settings have picture icons so that even a child can understand them. And if you are still technology shy, use the Auto mode. You get great pictures in Auto mode too, as the camera has various self-adjusting properties. So while it has advanced features, it's also the best shoot and click camera there is!


The advanced features are wonderful for those who like to have fun with gadgets. There are special settings for cloudy and sunny days, and even a Tungsten setting which allows you to take photographs of bright light sources…and many more! The instructions in the booklet are not difficult to follow. As the camera's user interface is user-friendly, you will learn very quickly. The On-screen menus are very informative and easy to understand.


There are also excellent display options to review, edit, stitch or rotate your photos. Again, easy to follow instructions.


What I have fallen in love with is the movable LCD display screen. It can be flipped at different angles and also to face you. This not only makes taking self-portraits easy, it's very handy if you want to take a picture over a crowd or from the hip for example. And for professionals it's great news because you can click pictures without attracting attention. The camera can be placed anywhere and you can flip the screen to face you. You can even take a picture of someone behind you!


The screen also flips close, so you won’t scratch or damage it.


What I also liked is that though the camera is small, it's not tiny. It's large enough to hold comfortably in one’s hands. This helps you hold the camera steady as you shoot and also helps anyone with slippery hands!


A timer function allows self photos. Another function allows multiple shots after a delay. This is very helpful in family group photos where not everyone smiles at the same time! Later on in the review mode, you can choose the best picture.


One minor disadvantage is that the little flap covering the A/V inputs in flimsy. One has to be careful that one doesn’t rip it off by mistake.


The camera has four re-chargeable batteries and they last an incredible length of time.


All in all, it's a camera you can use if you are an amateur or a professional. Or like me, an amateur who wants to feel like a professional.


Awesome.


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Canon Digital IXUS50
Mar 24, 2006 12:21 PM 1921 Views

This is my first digital camera ever. Have done some research on internet before going for it.


One of the smallest and sleekest camera in the market as of now. Canon has come up with some upgraded models with more stuff bundled.


I have read complaints of LCD breakage as one of the cons, but in my case no issues with LCD. Plus LCD is also covered under the warranty of 2 years.


I have taken around 3000 pictures in the last 5 months. Outdoor picture quality is excellent while indoor photography needs a little bit of tweaks with light/exposure adjustments which takes an advanced user. Manual setting are very less. Camera functions mostly on automatic setting as per the modes you select.


Recommended for beginners and point-and-shoot users. Advanced users should go for a better one.


Taking photographs has never been better than this!


Mysore India
Value for Money
Mar 21, 2006 04:42 PM 2478 Views

My purchase of the Canon Powershot A510 about 10 months ago was the culmination of a week long on-line analysis of different reviews of Digital cameras - Nikon, Sony, Olympus, etc.


I finally zeroed in on the Canon Powershot A510.


It is extremely rich with 13 shooting modes. The stitch-assist mode is extremely useful in taking Panoramic shots of landscapes, and the 'Macro' mode gets you awesome close-ups!!!


I even carried it on my trip to Ladakh and I have never regretted my decision to buy this camera.


Summary: It runs on two standard AA battery cells, is very rich with features, is very easy to use, 3.2 MegaPixels, 1.8'' color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom, Shutter speeds of up to 1/2000 second, fits into any pocket, takes great shots, with a 4x optical zoom and a sub-10,000 price, it is Value-for-Money.


Package consists of:


The Canon PowerShot A510 camera


Two AA alkaline batteries


16MB MultiMedia card


CD-ROM featuring Canon Digital Camera Solutions, ArcSoft Camera Suite, and drivers


USB cable


Audio / Video cable


Wrist strap


Camera and Software manual


Canon A95 - Very good but needs time
Feb 20, 2006 09:53 AM 3757 Views

Hi, Bought Canon A95 around 8 months back for ~$250 from USA. Got it to India with me and have been happy with its performance. Best part is that it has a rotatable LCD screen which makes taking your own close-up very easy. You can make movies with it of good quality.


Frankly speaking, its a complex camera and you really need to spend good time with it to make the best out of it. I have not been able to study it and hance have not been making full use of its immense features.


The picture quality is good. Comes with very good s/w and interface to download your work on PC. Best part is that it works with 4 AA cells which makes it easy to use anywhere.


The maintenance given by Canon USA is very good. Due to my mistake, I had spoiled its memory card connector by accidently trying to insert the card in the wrong direction. It could have been repaired in India but I preferred to send to send it back to USA to get it repaired under warranty. And they made the camera new without even charging anything. I just had to pay for courier to send it to Canon factory.


Slightly on the bulkier side but the good and huge number of features outweighs that negative point.


Surely a good Buy!


Indianapolis U.S.
Psa85 by jta
Feb 16, 2006 03:26 PM 2008 Views

Just bought this digital camera after haveing the psa70 for a couple of years it works all most the same with some control and function differents for the most part takes a great picture and is not to hard to hook up to your pc the soft wear seem to be different between the 2 also I looked at many other brands but ended up going with the canon because I liked the psa70 so well most were higher priced that had the same functions also it used a leser priced storage media than some of the other I like the fact to that it uses 4 double batt. verese a speicle batt. that can be costly over all I rate the psa85 great as far digital cameras go and would regamend you check one out if you are thinking of a new camera


JTA


Mumbai India
Best point and shoot camera
Jan 27, 2006 05:19 PM 3285 Views

I had my first experience with Digital Camera with a Konica Minolta Dimage X50 camera. I was pretty ok with it but it didn’t have great picture quality, there used to be lot of noise in the pictures I took, along with that it was pretty bad under low light conditions. Recently I decided to buy a new digital camera and did a lot of research for it, after a month of research I found one perfect model, which I wanted to buy, that was Canon A610 5 MP camera. It has 4x optical and 4x digital zoom, it would have been better to have 16x optical zoom instead because digital zoom isn’t of much use on the camera. Also if you have to take picture on higher zoom levels then I will recommend using a tripod. With this camera I shot as many as 2000 pictures on a New Year trip and found the colors and quality of the images of top notch. Seeing them was as if I was seeing not the images but the actual site/scenery itself. Those who are interested to see quality of images please check https://himanshusonkar.blogspot.com and https://hemanpics.blogspot.com (Since I couldn’t upload the images in actual size, I have taken screenshots and uploaded them in lower size).


Camera is terrific under low light conditions, holds out well in sub zero temperatures and has got very good Manual and special features.


Overall I am extremely satisfied with my choice.


Himanshu


https://himanshusonkar.rediffiland.com


Dhahran saudi arabia
Very realistic Camera !!!!
Jan 26, 2006 10:22 PM 4725 Views

I was looking for a high resolution camera with good optical zoom. After my survey to many camera stores, I was left with 3 choices. Sony H1, Lumix FZ5 and Canon S2 IS. Believe me all these 3 cameras have almost same specs and one has to narrow the choice base on his practical needs.


I settled down to Canon S2 IS for my own reasons. Though the body is plastic, strong enough to face the insults of family members when you are on a picnic. 12X Zoom lens with optical stabilization is fantastic and the pics are close to realistic.


Swivel LCD is very innovative. Flash is strong but u have the freedom of having an external one(First feature I liked). Supports SD card - flexibility of using any card reader and use with any other digicam (second feature I liked). Easy to handle and use. My colors feature is very creative and I liked it. USB 2.2 compatibility for fast transfer of 1GB movies.


I rate this camera 4 star because of hopeless lens cap design, small LCD (sony H1 LCD is superb). Lumix has Leica lens but canon lens is at par.


In my opinion using camera should be a fun but not like attending an algebra class.


Overall, very reliable camera with all the features that a DSLR provides. I recommend this camera to any hobbyist who can afford.


Say Cheeseeeeeeezzzzz a.k.a Smile!!!!
Jan 26, 2006 01:58 PM 3121 Views

On the occasion of my sister's ring ceremony, what better gift i(A self proclaimed professional photographer) could have bought for myself to capture those lifetime memories? You guessed it right.:) It'a Canon Digital Camera (Model: A520) & believe me after using that camera for over 23 days, I was not disappointed at all but was shocked..as the results were amazing/unbelievable..and u know what this digital camera is a 'Semi Professional' one????? I am fida on it. Also got it at a steal man??(Scroll down to know.:)


For further details read onhehe.Geek airlines just took off


Looks:


The looks factor played a major role in my mind when buying this particular digicam.I fell in love with it the first moment I saw it.The lens body is made of steel giving it a bold design..The 'Click' Button, 'Zoom Scroll', 'Feature Dial' etc are all chrome plated..The camera body is silver finished giving the whole thing a re-freshing look..


In short: It's a compact,great to look at camera in terms of looks.


Rating: 9.1/10


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Features:


In respect of features, the camera is surely a 'value for money'.




  1. 4.0 Mega Pixels Resolution- Enough for a semi-professional chap who just likes photography and wants to turn it into a hobby.




  2. 4 X Optical Zoom- You all know that through this feature you can capture photos of things kept far away.Let me add that it can also zoom uptill 14.2 X (Non-Optical Zoom, so the picture will get bleared after 4x).




  3. Intelligent orientation Sensor- Rotates the images automatically according to the resolution opted.




  4. Various Resolutions- 2272x1704, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480.The lower the resolution, the higher the no. of photographs that can be clicked.




  5. Supports SD Memory Card- The camera supports the advanced SD memory cards easily available in the market upto 2 GB(The camera has no internal/built-in memory)




  6. Print/Share Button- With the help of this button you can take out direct printouts of the clicked photos by just connecting the camera to a printer without switching your computer on.(Only Canon Printers)




  7. LCD Screen: The Liquid Crystal Display is the best thing I like about the camera...It's crystal clear and helps us to view objects/human beings through it making photography easy.In this case, the clicked photos shown in the screen are formed through a liquidy paste....called serium.




  8. Self Timer: I dont need to explain it.




  9. Autoplay- The meaning of this feature suggests from the word 'Autoplay' itself.It can autoplay the pictures and videos clicked.




  10. Flash: You can select the speed of the flas also with the help of a button.Also can adjust the amout of light to be emitted &






MANY MORE!!!


In short: Bahut saare bariya features.


Rating: 9.8/10


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Camera Modes:


These modes are there to help you make your photography perfect......or I say outstanding........hehe they are just cool and helpful at most of the times....Let's have a look at them.




  1. 'Auto' Mode:




In this mode the camera automatically adjusts the resolution,the shutter speed,flash speed/friction, ISO speed,Aperture and focus on the object according to the natural light available,Shooting angle and various other aspects.....The results are good in this mode.




  1. 'Portrait' Mode:




This special mode is used to take pictures of a single object/human being..When the 'Features dial' is set to this mode, then the lens autumatically tries hard to focus particularly on the object being viewed/selected through the LCD Screen at the back.For eg: I used this mode to click the photograph of my sister only. The results were/are excellent in this mode......




  1. 'Night' Mode:




In normal camera's when at night you click photographs of an object or a human being with an amazing background like the buildings lit with lights....the results show only that object/human being and not the background...But in this digicam if you select the 'Night' Mode, then the camera provides extra flash light during a photo capture..Guess what???The developed prints or photo in the LCD screen shows both the things......(Object + Background)....Amazing huh???




  1. 'Running' Mode:




When you click an image/photo of an running object such as dogs,humans.....through normal cams the results are bleared and unpleasing to the eye because the lens is not able to focus it's object quickly......Wait a minute----Turn the dial to the 'Running' Mode and then capture the image/photo.The results are pretty decent.....You are able to see that object/human clearly to some extent...




  1. 'Movie' Mode:




Through this mode you can capture a video+Sound of an ongoing party or anything else you wish to..No flash light is provided by the camera, it uses only natural light.Then use the software to covert the video into a movie.The capturing time depends on the Memory available through the Memory Card.In other words, in the movie mode the digital camera acts as a Handy cam.(U must have heard of it).




  1. 'Macro' & *'Snow' Mode:




This mode is used to capture a photo when the distance between the lens and the subject in 5 to 50 cm...Also is used to take close ups of flowers and small objects...


Use the snow mode when shooting against the backdrop of snowy mountains...Prevents camera shake.


In short: 'I am left with no words to express mind'....


Rating: 8.6/10


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Software:


One software CD & One manual CD has been provided in the package. Coming to the software one, it's simply awesome. I have never seen such an amazing software which is easy to use while the interface is user friendly.It is called: ''CANON UTILITIES''.Through this software we can transfer the photos shooted/clicked into the hard drive & vice-versa, edit the video clips/photos (Crop,Resize,Adjust Brightness, print etc) shooted and burn them onto a CD, Stitch/compile many photographs(MAX 10)into one resulting in an postcard form.


In short: 'Exceptional'....


Rating: 6.7/10


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Other Specifications:


1.Size: It is very small/sleek or I should say, it's 'Compact'. It can easily fit into your pocket of your paint/shorts or whatever..


2. Battery: The camera uses 2 pencil cells very very easily available in the market .After the cells finish up, a warning is displayed.


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Recommendation:


I will surely recommend this camera to everyone who wants to take Photography as it's passion or hobby..Same Thing.....Not suited for a Professional guy as the Optical zoom is low.


GO AHEAD AND BUY IT !


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I bought it at a steal...How??


Bought the Camera for Rs. 14000.00 INR.....


Things which I got free with it:


256 MB SD Card + Camera Carry Case + FM Radio + Canon Original Charger Kit (Including 4 rechargeable batteries)


Warranty: 1+1=2 yrs


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Overall Rating: 34.2/40 (According to me)


Do leave your invaluable Comments & Ratings


Bye for now,


Best Wishes & Take Care!!


CoMPuTer gEEK-------Have A Nice D.A.Y.------------>™ <Mukul>


Wappingers Falls USA
Good camera, but ...
Jan 26, 2006 12:15 AM 2160 Views

So I bought this camera in May right before a friends wedding. I did lots of research into figuring out which one I wanted while staying in a fairly good price range (at the time, not more than 400 with a 512 MB card).


This camera is great. I've had nothing but crystal clear memories of 4 friends weddings, 2 vacations, night out partying, and everything in between. The camera is small so it fits in my pocket or I can give it to a friend to put in her purse without too much whining.


The only area this camera lacks is in low light situations in big rooms. For that reason, I'd suggest either one of the new Casio products (with stability) or Canon SD400.


Overall its a great camera and for my needs (except in the situation mentioned above) I've had no problems. I've even dropped it a handful of times.


Trivandrum India
Very good cam
Dec 30, 2005 11:44 PM 2409 Views

I bought this cam today and I found it very use ful...


It has got exciting features...


The only worst thing is the batteries...You have to buy a pair of rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries...You should also buy a memory card atleast 128 MB SD card...


All the accessories come within Rs5000...So dont worry about it...It is worth buying it when you see the quality of the pictures taken...


Its xciting 4 megapixel and the 4x optical zoom are very useful...


However this cam is not recommended for experts....


They should look for the 20x optical zoo cameras...


However I recommend this cam to a beginner...Is has got manual features....


Very good digital camera


This camera is good for every one...


I bought this cam today and I found it very use ful...


It has got exciting features...


The only worst thing is the batteries...You have to buy a pair of rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries...You should also buy a memory card atleast 128 MB SD card...


All the accessories come within Rs5000...So dont worry about it...It is worth buying it when you see the quality of the pictures taken...


Its xciting 4 megapixel and the 4x optical zoom are very useful...


However this cam is not recommended for experts....


They should look for the 20x optical zoo cameras...


However I recommend this cam to a beginner...Is has got manual features....


Very good digital camera


This camera is good for every one...


Say....................... Cheese.................
Dec 27, 2005 12:56 AM 2631 Views

Disclaimer : If you are looking for a Technical Review about this Digicam than this might not be the one. This is from the desk of not so good a photographer, but an amateur who loves taking different pics just for the fun of taking them and than forwarding them to all his friends.


Well - When somebody ask you ''What you want as a gift? That too from United States of Ammerica?'' I say I wanna have a handy cam first thing, but than I thought something else that - How many movies I will make with a Handy Cam?? And I got confused, than after some deep thinking and after totaling how many bucks I have spent on my so big albums lastly by my Olympus?? I get the answer that I want a Digicam.


So, here am I - sitting with at least a 1000 pics in my laptop taken with my brand new Canon Power Shot SD500 Camera.


All I did with this digicam the day I got it was to go to my roof and take the pics of all the Air Planes landing or taking off from the Airport as I stay a stone's throw away from Hyderabad Airport and its fundoo to watch those awesome big Air Buses and Boeing’s and than taking their pics, although it took me a great deal of effort in taking the shots of moving planes but now I have mastered the art. As Before using this one I never thought that using a Digicam would be this easy, it comes with so many modes and options that I was a bit confused at the start, but when I went through the manual on some Sunday I realized that using this is a kid dish job - Ahem - when I say so, believe me it is.


The Feel :Man, it feels damn good - holding under 200 GMS camera, silver in color as you see in that pic, the moment you turn it on and put it on Auto or Manual or SCN option with a nice sound crrrrrm crrrrm the lency comes out and it feel awesomely good, It feels damn hitech. Set the zoom on anything you want to click and CLICK, the 12X setting pulls the view closer to you and before you click it the digital thing makes the view clear and when I say clear - it is Damn Clear.


It comes with a 1.5'' LCD screen which works like a view finder too but that eats up the battery too, don’t worry, the battery with this one is a small chocolate size one which runs for 180 shots with flash on and can be recharged in about 2 hrs constant charging, moreover the manual says that it runs as long as 300 recharges. The other viewfinder in this camera - I have not used till date as that screen is the best thing. moreover you can set the screen thing to go off automatically if you are not taking any pics for more than 10 seconds and the cam goes off automatically if u leave it still for more than 30 seconds thereby saving a lot of power - these setting are manual and you can set it as you want.


Transferring Images : Its so damn easy, if you install the software in your computer - all you have to do is just fix in the USB Cable in the Camera and Comp, switch the camera on and move that top button to Memory Card Mode and it will automatically copy all the pics from the card to a new folder in your computers ''My Pictures'' folder and the new folder would be named after the date of the day, making it more easier to see what date you shot on what date.


Choosing the Print Options :It gives you a choice of print options, you can decide how many copies of the pics you want and in which order, you can set the order and number of copies in the card itself, take it out and give it to the Developers and they will do the rest for you. The pictures can be seen in a presentation mode too in the cam screen or on your Television with the cable provided.


Memory Card : It comes with a 32 MB Memory Card, which is upgradeable up to 2 GB or more, A 1 GB Card in USA has costed me $45 which in India is costing around 9000/- as of date. With a 32 MB card you can take as many as 300 Pics in 640 by 480 and Around 50 Pics in Post Card Size and around 20+ of A3 Size. The best part is casual photography with this one, take as many pics you want and later on keep on deleting the ones you don’t want.


Largely It works in 4 different Modes - I can say :


Auto :Wherein almost all the setting are inbuilt, all you have to do is choose whether you want the flash on or off, or else whether you are taking a close up or its a distant shot. Set the zoom and click - there you go. In Auto mode all you can select is the quality of print you want - Fine, Super Fine or Normal. And the size you want, small one (640 by 480) or Post Card, A3 or more bigger, the bigger you go the more space it takes in the memory card. But than what’s the point of having a 7.1 Mega Pixel Camera if you don’t want a poster size photo printed.


Manual : A lot of settings have to be done on this mode like lighting - you want auto light or day light, cloudy, tungsten, florescent etc. lots of effects you can choose from, and than finally the size of photo's you wanna develop.


Scenery Mode :This is the best mode in this one, wherein you have a lot of options in which the cam will set its zoom etc like Kids n Pets, Night Snapshot, Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, once you put in any of those options you will see a sea change in the results of the pics taken, as Kids n Pets is really an awesome option as I have taken 100's of pictures of my nephew in this option as he is one guy who cant remain in one position for more than a sec, and damn good pics I have got.


Video Recording Mode :With a 32 MB Card it gives the recording time of 3 minutes shots with sound and if you go for better quality movie kindda thing than it will record only for 30 Odd seconds, but with a 1 GB Card it will give u recording time of more than 45 Minutes, this option made me change my mind to go for a Digital Camera more than a Handy cam. I have made a couple of short clips and they are quite ok as far as our home viewing is concerned.


Other Important Options : Red Eye Reduction Option, Flash On and Off, Auto Focus, Automatic Shots (U can choose how many photo you want to take), Constant Shoots (where in you can take N number of pictures by keep the clicking button pressed and it will keep on taking the shots till you have memory or battery), Editing Options, LCD Screen Display Switch on and Off Option to save battery, Cable for Television, Date Stamps, Stitch Assistant (In which you can take 3 pictures right to left and than later on stitch them into one), LCD Screen Brightness settings to save battery, Power Saving Mode, Clock Display, Formatting Memory Card, Auto Rotate Option, Language, Vide Viewing in NTSC / PAL etc.


All in all its a good camera which is worth all the money one pays to get it, Easy to use and a great deal of money saving for those who take Photography as a hobby.


Ratings and Comments are more than welcome as always.


Fine one
Dec 26, 2005 11:01 AM 2195 Views

This model is very nice.Very sleek model.But delicate.you must handle it very carefully.Because portability and sleekness, its got good name.When ever u buy it, from the first day itself, you must take care about your LCD screen.If possible, laminate the entire camera.Then the lifespan grows.The battery charger should keep very vareful as we dont get easily in india.Zoom is also nice.The pixel size is good.The brightness of photos a re very good.I have been using it from a year.It is still working good without giving any problems.The camera is overall nice interms of sleekness, photo quality, portability.Only thing lamination and handling should take care.The camera using NB 4L lithium ion battery.The charging time is also 90min.No need to stay long time for charging.No wires need to connect for charger.Simply using converging plug we can directly use it for charging.


Over all very nice digital camera.


This gives dignity to a person who own it.


Hyderabad India
Important techniques to be used with Powershot A85
Nov 25, 2005 10:44 AM 2235 Views

Its very frustrating that there were just 2 reviews and 0 comments for this great camera.


Well, you can find out the (MANY) features and settings of the camera any where on the web. Also the pros and cons can be found out from many places... So I am limiting myself here to explain 1 important shooting technique which can be used and give great results with Powershot A85 ( Could also be used with other in powershot series, I suppose).


Taming the auto focus : A typical way to shoot in A85 is to press the button half way, and let the camera adjust white balancing and focus on the object being shot and then click the button fully to finally capture the image. Typically the auto focus (The green box which appears on the LCD) focusses on the most brighted object nearest to the camera. This will sometimes miss your subject of the photograph. And your subject will appear out of focus in the final image. A technique to overcome this is to focus the camera (pressing the button half way) at another object in the vicinity which is at the same depth and aptly lighted. The camera will focus on the object (green box) and then move the camera to your subject and press the button fully. This technique is also helpful when you want to capture images with different white balancing, time of shutter, f-number etc. Suppose you want to shoot a bright picture in such a way that it should appear bright, if you shoot it with Auto mode the camera will adjust the shutter speed too fast so that you can see the picture clearly and it will not appear too bright. Of course you have Manual and Park mode to change the time of shutter, but sometimes setting all this things takes time, and your photographic moment may be lapsed. A technique to overcome this is to keep your camera in auto-mode, and focus on a dark subject (press the button halfway). This will adjust the camera with a slow shutter speed now you can move the camera to your brighted subject and press the button fully. These techniques require a little experience as you will not be sure how much depth/light will set the camera auto settings to what level. So if you have bookish knowledge you can easliy use the Manual mode, but if you want to setup your camera quickly to what you want, master these techniques.


Bangalore India
Very Good Camera
Nov 23, 2005 12:43 PM 2229 Views

Brought this stuff when a95 was on it’s way , thus got a better deal.


In Shot camera is very good. It gives you all the manual options , and you can override the automatic setting. Good for person who’s wants to learn photography in his own leisure time.


It uses 4 pen cells , because of which the camera is bulky , but the positive side of this is


-Battery life is much more




  • Its’s easy to recharge or to buy new cells




If you have more money you can purchase optional lenses and use with this camera. Thus this can be converted to almost an SLR Camera


Only this is it is quite bulky than other models in the same prize range. The camera lag time when taking photos is more , but according to most of the reviews it is less than other cameras. But I wish canon would reduce it.


Chennai India
Bulky but GREAT value for money
Nov 12, 2005 10:06 PM 2398 Views

Cannon A85 is a 4 MP camera with all the wonderful features like night shot, video recording, various settings, aperture control,etc.


The night shot is fantastic (only -ve is that u will have 2 tell people that u shot the pic in the nite ;-) ). It has been a great utility gadget that can b used as a digi cam and also doubles as a video cam.


Another excellent feature is that it can operate using the regular AAA cell also, but due to this its a bit bulky than its counterparts. also another -ve is that it does not double up as a webcam


A good value for money. Dudes /duddettes go for it but does miss on buying a 512 MB memory card ( neccesary accesory).


The pictue Quality is great and also the optical zoom of 3x is decent


A must buy for married couples to watch and shoot their kids growing up.


Canon A400 for simplicity
Nov 10, 2005 05:45 PM 3782 Views

Sold my old film camera & opted for a digicam. After some netsearch & mouthshut reviews, I went for this camera. Here is why:




  1. Good quality of lens, Zoom equivalent to 45-100mm.




  2. 3.2 megapixel sufficient for ordinary prints people go for.




  3. Fairly easy to operate. The ''Auto'' mode is childishly simple, yet gives good quality photos. Scene mode is very convenient & easy. Manual mode needs some study though. Plenty of features are there for exploring.




  4. Comes cheap at Rs. 7300 at Kolkata with bill & warranty.




  5. 3.2X digital zoom is ok for ordinary purposes.




  6. Ability to view pics in TV.




  7. Ability to record short movies ( 30 sec with 640 * 480 resolution).






Those having access to a PC & wanting to have good pics in an easy way will find this camera a boon.


Do not expect artistic things or professional quality. But if it is your first digicam go for Canon A400 by all means.


The Picture Perfect A520
Nov 09, 2005 11:34 AM 3098 Views

I bought the Canon PowerShot A520 just before going off on a short vacation to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Contrary to my friends’ advice to buy a camera there, I bought it in India so that I could get its feel before proceeding abroad.


Amongst all the decently-priced (Rs.13,000/- to Rs.16,000/-), 4-megapixel models, I opted for this one as it had a 4X optical zoom, more than any other model in this price range. And the best part was that the dealer agreed to bundle in an original Canon battery charger with 4 Ni-MH rechargeable cells, a 256 Mb memory card and a rather cheapie carrying case, all for Rs.13,500/- !


Not having much time to try out all the features of my new baby, I armed myself with the operating manual and studied the basic functions during my 5-hour flight to KL. But the more I studied the working of this beauty, the more impressed I was. I have absolutely no regrets over my new purchase. The camera behaves beautifully, for amateurs as well as for serious photographers.


While the “AUTO” mode is invaluable for first-time users, the “NIGHT” mode gave breathtaking results when shooting night scenes without the flash. But the most interesting mode is the “STITCH” mode, where you can click up to 26 images and later merge them on the computer for perfect panoramic results. Needless to say, I used this mode to the fullest.


As I was not very sure about the picture quality, I decided to play safe and use the ‘high-resolution’ mode throughout. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that even in this memory-hungry mode, I managed to get (hold onto your hat!), a whopping 141 exposures before the memory card was full! Just think what I could have done with a medium resolution, or with a 512 Mb card. Not only that, in spite of the fact that I used the LCD display (which consumes more current), throughout, I got all 141 exposures without having to re-charge the batteries – WOW!


While I earlier considered the A520 to be a simple point-and-shoot camera, the “NIGHT” mode, the “PORTRAIT” mode, the “FAST” and “SLOW” shutter modes and the “SPECIAL SCENE” modes on this little beauty are sure to give even the semi-professional models a run for their money.


Make it your first Digi-Cam!
Nov 08, 2005 09:49 AM 2487 Views

At first I am little surprised that this beauty hasn't received even a single review! I personally own the Powershot A85 and just expecting to read something about what others have to say about it, landed here .


Anyways, I will give you a very crisp review of Canon Powershot A85.


Its a 4.0 Megapixel camera, with a lot of shooting modes.To shoot a indoor object, foliage object, underwater object the camera automatically enhances the colour component and make the photos more like the ''national geographic'' kinds.


More modes? Yes, there is a mode to click fast movies object, dimly lit objects, landscape mode (or panoramic view if you may call it!).


But you may ask, ''Ok enough of the modes, whats the USP?''


The USP lies in the fact that it uses Compact Flash card for storing images. Did you know Compact Flash is nearly 60% of the cost of the Sony Memory Stick of the same capacity ? So immediately you can buy a 512 Mb card because it comes cheap compared to a Sony memory stick.


More USPs? here goes guys.It doesn't have an in-built battery like Sony digi-cams. It supports the normal AAA battery available in the market. Thats a plus! You can also put re-chargeable batteries. But you never have to bother of charging your digi-cam on a trip. Just carry spare batteries just like you did in the good old film camera days.


The results are SIMPLY FANTASTIC! The depth is PRAISEWORTHY!.


Aha, I forgot to talk about the video resolution. Its very acceptable and captures clips of upto 10 mins depending on your CF card capacity. You can attach it to your TV (cable is included) and view the videos. Very decent quality. No jumps. Captures sounds very very clearly.


Last but not least, it comes bundled with lots of software for image download and editing. USB cable is included.


I have been using this camera for nearly a year without any problems.


I strongly recommend it.


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