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Canon PowerShot A470 Digital Camera - Grey (7.1MP, 3.4xOptical Zoom) 2.5" LCD
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(4 out of 5) by J. Beech on Jul 23, 2009 (Coventry, England)My previous camera wasa PS 80, so this review compares the A470 with that. The pictures it takes are fine. However, there are two points about the '470 I don't like. 1) The optical zoom is controlled by the joystick on the back of the camera; the '80 had a lever below the shoot button which was much easier to use. Also the optical zoom feature has to be selected in a menu before you start and it only works after you have depressed the shoot button half way. It isn't mentioned at all in the quick guide. I found it by poking around in the menus. ( I still haven't read the full manual)
2) It does not have an optical viewfinder. Since it is impossible to see what's on the screen in bright sunlight, it is difficult to see what you are aiming at.
I suppose you get what you pay for - the '80 cost me over £300 several years ago this '470 only cost £70 including two large capacity memory cards and two lots of P & P, so I think it is good value for money.
BTW I didn't bother installing the software that came with it. The stuff I already had on the PC worked to download the piccies.
de John G8SEQ
2) It does not have an optical viewfinder. Since it is impossible to see what's on the screen in bright sunlight, it is difficult to see what you are aiming at.
I suppose you get what you pay for - the '80 cost me over £300 several years ago this '470 only cost £70 including two large capacity memory cards and two lots of P & P, so I think it is good value for money.
BTW I didn't bother installing the software that came with it. The stuff I already had on the PC worked to download the piccies.
de John G8SEQ
Canon PowerShot A470
(5 out of 5) by Mr. Anthony R. Chapman on Jul 13, 2009Canon PowerShot A470 Digital Camera - Grey (7.1MP, 3.4xOptical Zoom) 2.5" LCD
Bought for my wife (who technically is barely of the starting line!). An excellent choice, simple to use with excellent picture quality. Price couldn't have been better - Morrisons are selling the same product at £97!
First rate service.
Bought for my wife (who technically is barely of the starting line!). An excellent choice, simple to use with excellent picture quality. Price couldn't have been better - Morrisons are selling the same product at £97!
First rate service.
check prices!!
(4 out of 5) by nenuphar P-G. on Jul 11, 2009 (Scotland)Canon Powershot A470 7MP Digital Camera - Grey
Great little gadget for the non-techies of this world....BUT it was cheaper in the HIGH STREET.
Easy to use...this is my 4th digital camera and far and away the simplest.
Great little gadget for the non-techies of this world....BUT it was cheaper in the HIGH STREET.
Easy to use...this is my 4th digital camera and far and away the simplest.
stopped working after 2minutes
(1 out of 5) by M. Barrett on Jul 3, 2009The camera lasted two minutes then froze. Wasn't on my Amazon account under recent purchases so by the time I contacted the seller it was just over their two week return limit.Have to go through the hassle of returning to manufacturer. Just a very un-needed hassle really.
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Great camera, great value!!
(5 out of 5) by I. Morrison on Jun 26, 2009 (England, East Sussex)I got this camera as a birthday present from my girlfriend, but I couldn't help myself and looked at how much it cost. I was amazed by the value of this camera! I would recommend this camera to ANYONE! Loads of great features, massive and vibrant LCD screen. I cannot fault this camera in anyway. Buy it now!