Canon PowerShot A550 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PowerShot A550 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
Digital camera Review: Ate Batteries
Summary: 1 Stars
Unfortunately, this camera went through batteries so quickly it wasn't usable. We used freshly charged rechargeable batteries (the same ones we use in another Canon camera) and took under 10 pictures, then a few days later we tried to use it and got a low battery indicator. We tried several other sets of batteries - brand-new alkalines as well as freshly charged rechargeables - and each time we'd only get around a half-dozen or so pictures before the low battery indicator came on. We returned the camera.
The reviews here are so positive that maybe it was just a defective one, but I'm wary of buying this model again. However, based on our excellent experience with several other Canon digitals we will get another Canon - just not this one!
Digital camera Review: Awesome Camera, Awesome Price!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera on sale for $119, shipped free. It was a great deal on a full featured camera. I like the fact it can use AA rechargeables, and it uses only 2 batteries which cuts down the weight. I use 2500 mah batteries and they last me for a long time. The camera is easy to use and setup was a breeze. All in all a good value, I still have an old Canon A60 I paid more for and the A550 is much better in all aspects. If you see it on sale buy it you won't be dissapointed.Digital camera Review: Battery eater
Summary: 1 Stars
Canon PowerShot series cameras are battery eater.
I have already sold it on ebay.
Digital camera Review: Best Point & Shoot Digital Camera under $200
Summary: 3 Stars
I'm going to write a positive review of this camera, but you should know that I ended up returning it to Amazon because it didn't meet my specific needs.
I was looking for a high quality, inexpensive point and shoot digital camera when I bought this item. The reasons I returned it had nothing to do with the quality of its prints. Let me make sure I say this: they were outstanding. I loved the ease at which the A550 makes beautiful pictures.
What didn't do it for me was the size, and the lack of a panoramic mode. The camera I ended up with, the $300 Canon SD700, is just so small that I slip it into my pocket without thinking about it. With the A550, I could never forget it was there. This bulkiness lead to me not carrying it all the time, which led to pictures not being made that otherwise might have been. If I had a purse though, or I just wanted something to take on occasional outings, the A550 would have been perfect. If this is you, then get this camera.
Lastly, I got excited about the 4x optical zoom. Don't. Bottom line is that, if you want to really zoom in but be able to take sharp photos, you need to invest in a SLR or DSLR camera system. When I zoom in with the A550, even with my steady grip, pictures often come out quite blurry.
Hope this helps.
Digital camera Review: Best purchase I've made in long time!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best purchase I have made in a long time. I appreciate the reviews posted by others as they were key in deciding what camera to purchase.
The price was right. The size of the screen is a bit small but the images are clear. Access to the features is organized logically. This is the 1st digital camera that I have owned and I didn't need to read the manual. That said...I'm sure this camera has lots of features I have not even used! I travelled for three weeks in October and the Cannon performed well in all settings interior, exterior, varying light conditions, scenery,
I specifically wanted a camera with AA batteries. My friends tried to disuade me - they were sure I'd be replacing the batteries constantly. I put AA Lithium batteries in the Cannon in Sep 07 and have not replaced them despite lots of use