Canon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
Digital camera Review: Best compact digital for the money
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a long time photographer. I am fussy about image quality and to me that includes the sharpness of the image, the exposure/meter accuracy and the quality of the color. This camera really delivers in all of those areas. It's no wonder that Canon point and shoots overall are good performers because their image processing is excellent.
It has a great set of manual features that are easy to navigate. If you appreciate great quality images and don't want to lug around an SLR this is a great choice. The video quality is good as long as you don't use the zoom lens. That works fine for me in a pinch.
The only two things that are missing are a wider lens - I would have preferred 28mm and almost went with the Lumix for that reason alone. Also, the cycle time on the flash could be faster - but that's no big deal.
The "kids and pets" special mode really works and eliminates a lot of the shutter lag that is a problem with digital cameras. So, that's a big plus.
All in all - it's a winner and I would not hesitate to purchase even at the list price. I got mine from OneCall here on Amazon and they shipped it very fast.
Digital camera Review: Best digital camera model in its class
Summary: 5 Stars
I had canon a75 which served well for almost 3 years before retiring.
I knew canon digital cameras are best but I still did lot of research.
Things do tend to change a lot in this field, and next generation best cameras can come from any company. I looked at Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Panasonic among the main contenders. Among Nikon L11 and L12, and similar models in others. This camera beats all others including its own cousins, the canon a570is and a710is.
Between a570is and a710is, it is a tough choice because while a570is has a DIGIC III, it has 4x zoom while a710is has DIGIC II but 6x zoom. This camera combines the best of a570is and a710is: 8MP, DIGIC III, 6x zoom, Image Stabilization, ISO 1600, and oh, face detection! What it does lose over a710is is the special scene modes: color accent and color swap. I just do not understand why - while retaining hundreds of other features, canon had to remove those features in the a720is. Otherwise, anything that you can find in either of its cousins, you can find the better of the two in the a720is. And boy, it is fast to be ready for the shot!
Of course, the a570is is much cheaper, as are most cameras in this class from competing brands. But short of a dSLR, this is the most complete camera for a photography enthusiast.
Digital camera Review: Better cameras cost a LOT more
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, I bought this on recommendation from a couple of magazine articles and a friend's advice too. And I'm glad I did. It contains features that far more expensive cameras have and the quality of the prints is perfect! This was a gift for my wife. It needed to be small, reliable, efficient on battery use, simple to use and produce great snapshots. It does all of these things well. I believe that right now you can't buy a better camera for this price.Digital camera Review: Better than expected
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my first digital camera, but not my first Canon. I am till learning how to use it.
So far this camera has exceeded my expectations. The basic point and shoot is very simple to learn. Great pictures indoors without a flash.
I really am looking forward to learning and using all the great features.
Digital camera Review: Big Features in a small package
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this camera for my wife to use because our old s110 was getting outdated.
I went to Lawrence Photo in Springfield, MO to talk to them about the Nikon D40 and Canon Xti.....
I wasn't ready to buy a DSLR yet but had some questions to get prepared.
I was looking and drooling over there selections and was telling Jerry that I was looking for something that my wife could take pictures and video of her son when he was playing the drums.... She was wanting something that would take more than the 15 seconds the s110 did.
Anyway he recommended Canon's new a720.....WOW
I am very impressed with this camera......I am not sure she will get to use it much at least until the new has warn off...
I love this little Big Camaera.....it has so many features of the larger camera's.
It has apeture priority, shutter priority, manual, program and of course auto....
I have had fun just playing with the settings and taking pictures in different modes....this camera is amazing....shutter speeds from 15seconds to 1/2000....
This camera is ready to shoot as soon as you turn it on.....just push the button and by the time you get your finger on the shutter button it is ready to take pictures..
So far I cannot say enough good about this Camera.
I have had it 2 days and it is better than expected.
I am looking forward to many pictures and video's
I hope you find this helpful.