Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Digital camera Review: A good camera
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this as a replacement for my A70 camera. This is just as easy to use with a few more features. Good price. I am happy with it.Digital camera Review: A good compact camera...
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this camera about 6 weeks ago and have had a chance to use it in a variety of situations. I was looking for a compact camera to take the place of my EOS 30D when I didn't want to carry the larger camera. I wanted something small enough to fit in my pocket - this camera is a bit large for that, but it does fit comfortably in my jacket pocket.
This camera shoots nice photos in the portrait and scenic modes. Color and sharpness is good, though it doesn't 'stand out' amoung other compact cameras I've seen. The LCD screen is a good size and makes for easy viewing of the photos. Controls are easy to use and laid out well.
As some others have noted, this is not a 'low light' camera. It's performance in low light situations is only average. In regular lighting situations, the camera performs well. The macro focus function is easy to access during shooting and the camera does a nice job on closeups. Access to the flash override is nice too when I don't want to use the flash, it's easy to shut off.
I have not yet used the IS feature, but looking more closely at some of my shots, it might have been a good idea. Some shots looked good on the LCD, but proved to be out of focus or shaky when viewed on a computer screen - I don't know if it was camera shake or focus problems, but the focus indicator did show the camera was in focus at the time the photo was taken.
My biggest complaints are these: battery life isn't all that great - even with nice high current rechargeables, this camera can't come close to my older Olympus C5050, which ran more than 3 times as long on 4 'AA' rechargeables. The other issue is the lag time between shots - first of all, even when the focus is locked, there is a lag sometime from the time you press the shutter to the time it fires - not good when shooting a moving child. Also, the downtime between shots is a bit longer than I would expect for a camera like this - even with brand new batteries. I would like to see Canon find a way to improve this.
I have used the video function, and for a little compact camera, it does a very nice job - 30fps. The microphone is nothing special and you won't get great audio, but if you want that, carry a camcorder. For a pocket camera and on the fly video it does nicely.
Overall a good camera, but I'll be looking to Canon to improve a bit in some areas the next time I buy a compact.
I would recommend this camera as one of the better compacts I've seen and used.
Digital camera Review: A great camera for the price
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been playing with this camera for the past few hours, I have to say that I am extremely impressed with all the features it packs for the price! Not only does it take great pictures, but the image-stabilized video is great!
One other thing I really like about this camera is it's flash. Almost every other camera I've used have had strong, blow-out-your-picture flashes, but this one works very well.
This is the best camera I could have gotten for the price, and I'm very happy with my purchase.
Digital camera Review: A great point-and-shoot camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Easy to use, compact camera that yields high-quality photos -- this is a fine upgrade for the older PowerShot I replaced! The name of each of the nine shooting modes is displayed on the large screen as you select it, making it easy to choose the right one for the scene you are photographing. An additional video mode allows you to shoot action movies, while the tiny microphone yields surprisingly high-quality sound. The one tiny drawback is the battery life - the two AA batteries last for a couple of days of enthusiastic shooting. I treat this issue by using re-chargeable batteries and carrying along extras that are fully charged. A wonderful value for any photographer!
Digital camera Review: A lot in a little
Summary: 5 Stars
camera. This camera has a lot of bang for your buck. If you use it primarily on auto mode, all you do is point, hold down the shutter button half way, and shoot. Everything else is automatic. You do not need a lens cap, as the lens automatically portrudes when you switch on the camera, and retracts when the camera is off. It has a nice size LCD to either focus with or see your end result. It also has a viewfinder which I use for longer distance shooting with its 4X power zoom lens. It is compact with all the bells and whistles you might want. The movie mode is very easy to use and the sound is better than most other cams. The Image Stabilizer keeps the cameras outcome steady no matter how much your hand shakes (you don't need a tripod most of the time). The only con I have is that the switch to the zoom surrounds the shutter button and if you have large fingers you have to be extra careful. But, this is just a minor annoyance. A few years ago I purchased the Canon S50 5MP for three times the price of this baby, the 570 IS is by more the easiest and best results, particularly with the face recognition feature. By the way I highly suggest that you use rechargeable AA NIMH batteries.