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Canon PowerShot A560 Digital Camera - Silver (7.1MP, 4x Optical Zoom) 2.5" LCD
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(4.5 out of 5)
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Excellent low to mid range camera for the price
(5 out of 5) by J. Mitchell on Aug 16, 2007 (West Yorkshire, UK)I bought this camera to replace my old 3MP camera and it hasn't disappointed on any level.
This camera features the new generation DIGIC III processor which means better quality, quicker pictures, less battery drain and Face Detection capabilities. I'm not 100% sure what this face detection does - I assume it's something to do with the software red eye reduction which seems to work reasonably well. If it misses a face, you can add a new face zone to attempt to reduce red eye after the image has been taken which also seems to work quite nicely.
I have had success with 95% of my pictures - there have been the odd blurry one but it is by far the exception rather than the rule.
The video capability is far better here than on my old camera. The sound is slightly tinny compared to my digital camcorder but, through the PC at least, the picture quality is very good.
I looked into a few different cameras before I went for this one and I believe I made a good choice for the money - with its 4 times optical zoom and reasonably compact form, it's a step above the entry level cameras but it doesn't cost the earth.
This camera features the new generation DIGIC III processor which means better quality, quicker pictures, less battery drain and Face Detection capabilities. I'm not 100% sure what this face detection does - I assume it's something to do with the software red eye reduction which seems to work reasonably well. If it misses a face, you can add a new face zone to attempt to reduce red eye after the image has been taken which also seems to work quite nicely.
I have had success with 95% of my pictures - there have been the odd blurry one but it is by far the exception rather than the rule.
The video capability is far better here than on my old camera. The sound is slightly tinny compared to my digital camcorder but, through the PC at least, the picture quality is very good.
I looked into a few different cameras before I went for this one and I believe I made a good choice for the money - with its 4 times optical zoom and reasonably compact form, it's a step above the entry level cameras but it doesn't cost the earth.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
Very good value and easy to use
(5 out of 5) by A. W. Richardson on Mar 31, 2008 (Rothbury, Northumberland, UK)Droped my old camera so needed a new one and wanted an easy to use cheap digital this is the one!! My old camera was a Canon 460, but this is head and shoulders above that, picture quality superb, very easy to select the right mode for the moment, be it beach, portrait, or a host of others, but to be honest the Auto mode covers just about every thing you need! Providing I dont wreck this one I hope I'll have many years before I need to look for another.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Very pleased !
(4 out of 5) by Roger J. Markham on Feb 24, 2008When the time came to replacing my older digital camera i was totally amazed by the huge range available but after reading loads of reviews i settled on this little baby !
I must say its a fantastic camera & not overly complicated . I wanted one that took batteries as you can buy them anywhere & never be stuck.The results i've had have been very good , pity i had to go & buy a case separately !
I must say its a fantastic camera & not overly complicated . I wanted one that took batteries as you can buy them anywhere & never be stuck.The results i've had have been very good , pity i had to go & buy a case separately !
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Great quality at a Great price.
(5 out of 5) by Paul R. Tootell on Apr 19, 2008 (Devon, UK)Canon has always been a reliable brand for cameras, and this is no exception. My old Powershot A40 gave up the ghost after 6 yrs , maybe dropping down the stairs did,nt help. I bought the 560 and am delighted, out the box, 5 mins setup, shots of the cats and right on the computer.The quality and ease of use is ideal for the novice like myself.The functions of the 560 are equal that of a far more expensive camera. Highly recomended.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
All right but...
(3 out of 5) by M. A. Ali on Aug 31, 2008 (Oxford UK)I have two Canon digi cameras. Canon A 590 and A 560. 30 pound odd different buy A590 and you can not go wrong. A560 is OK but no good at all for close up and macro. This A560 has average image quality but A 590 has its own class ... clearly the winner is A590. A570 A580 and A590 all are better than A560. Last year I bought A570 and immage sharpness was the best. Not much price different among them ... then go for A590IS.(Battery life for 560 is A+ )