Canon PowerShot A470 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Gray) by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PowerShot A470 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Gray)
Digital camera Review: Good first camera
Summary: 4 Stars
This is only my second digital camera. The first was so confusing (very small icons and an over 60 attitude about learning new things didn't help). I ended up giving it to my son. I decided to try once more and I'm glad I chose the Canon PowerShot A470. The pictures are clear and the display is big enough to see well. After two months I'm still using the same batteries. I was able to transfer prints to my computer for printing with no trouble. The only concern I have is that I may at some time want a more powerful zoom. Don't forget to purchase a memory card when you buy the camera. For a first camera this one's great. I would highly recommend this for kids and tech-resistant seniors.Digital camera Review: Good for 4 months
Summary: 1 Stars
My camera just stopped working -- on Christmas Eve nonetheless! I have had it exactly 4 months. I have not used it very often -- I liked it while I was using it. The only drawback was not being able to see what I was taking a picture of if I was outside in bright sunlight. Up until today, I would have given this a great review. However, I was just taking a picture when it froze and will not turn back on again. I will be sending it in for repair, but I would think that a camera should last longer than 4 months!
UPDATE: My camera was repaired after it quit working. Now, 4 months later again, it has DIED AGAIN -- this time in the middle of my son's piano recital. I'm fed up! Do NOT buy this camera. I have contacted Canon customer service and they will be sending out a prepaid shipping label to pick it up. However, I'm forced to buy another camera that will actually work when I need it to!
Digital camera Review: Good little camera - great for the price!
Summary: 4 Stars
Gave this camera to my son right before a trip. It takes good photos - not professional, but more than fine as a keepsake of a memorable trip. He was delighted to learn that there is a small video capability, too. The memory card that comes with the camera is teensy, so getting an inexpensive memory card is a must - and easy to do. For the price it's hard to beat.Digital camera Review: Good. But not great
Summary: 3 Stars
I didn't like the modes that it had that sometimes darken your pictures. It's a hassle changing these modes. And the modes that don't darken your picture, the blurry shows so you have to hold the camera very steady. There's also a choice of it not being blurry even if you're shaking it, but in that case, the camera is slower to take pics and load, and/or would have to be placed back to darken mode. You can't see full screen pics by setting the view mode to "View All" so it sucks having to see them smaller or you can do the full screen but then it sets to one-by-one.
And the worse part is the batteries. It's what you get for paying cheap for a camera. I had to buy a Duracell battery charger and even duracell can't last that long before I have to charge it again. I end up having to charge it over just for using it a few hours. So it eats up a lot of power from the batteries. In all, it's definitely not the kind of camera I'd stick with me for the rest of my life. In that long time, I might buy a new one soon.
Digital camera Review: Great Camera
Summary: 4 Stars
Great little camera for the money. I bought this camera for my grandaughter's first camera and she loves it. We had some trouble with battery life so we went to rechargables. Other than that,no problems.