| Canon Powershot A620 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom | ||
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by Canon  20 shooting modes including My Color settings for customization while shooting DIG!C II Image Processor for faster processing, vibrant colors, and excellent image quality Shoot high-quality movies at up to 60 frames per second 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD display; 4x optical zoom 7-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints |
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| From the Manufacturer With 7.1 megapixels, the A620 incorporates a host of high-end features normally reserved for G-series PowerShots. The DIGIC II processor drives a fast, responsive performance, and--in combination with the camera's 4x optical zoom lenses--delivers superior image quality. A wide range of manual, automatic, and special scene modes offer flexibility, creative control, and simplicity when required. The camera also features a 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD, My Colors, and a macro mode that allows photographers to get as close as 1 centimeter. VGA movies at 30 frames per second can be created. A complete range of optional accessories, including wide and tele-converters and waterproof case, extends shooting flexibility. (Accessories not included--must be purchased separately.) A comprehensive software suite is provided as standard. The A620 is equipped with a Print/Share button, PictBridge printing, as well as ID Photo Print and Movie Print. USB 2.0 Hi-Speed connections provide for high-speed transfer of image data. Improved resolution, zoom, and image quality The precision Canon zoom lens in this new camera follows the design and construction of G-series lenses, with eight elements in seven groups, and incorporating two aspherical elements. The upgrade to a 4x optical zoom provides a 35-140mm focal length (35mm equivalent). With a maximum aperture range of f2.8 (W) to f4.1 (T), the lens is impressively bright at the telephoto end. In addition, focusing performance in low light has improved by up to 2 stops, resulting in greater freedom when shooting in dim conditions. The lenses' spectral characteristics have been optimized specifically for the configuration of the lens and sensor, providing accurate colors and significantly reducing the chromatic aberrations (such as purple fringing) often found with lower quality lenses. Advanced processing and focusing The new PowerShot still features Canon's 9-point AiAF for fast, accurate focusing even when subjects are not centerd. FlexiZone AF/AE allows free scrolling anywhere within the frame's auto focus area to select the desired subject, for which exposure is weighted accordingly. Manual focus selection is also available. Increased versatility The A620 incorporates a total of 20 shooting modes, including full Manual mode, a Custom mode for allocating preferred shooting settings, and a shutter speed priority mode, with shutter speeds ranging from 15 seconds to 1/2500 second. Eight scene modes--such as Night Snapshot, Snow, and Underwater--maximize results in a variety of shooting situations. The Stitch Assist mode facilitates shooting pictures for panoramas, which can be joined together easily with the supplied PhotoStitch software. My Colors--located on the mode dial--allows the expansion of creativity in digital photography. Special effects, such as Color Swap or Custom Color, which allows users to select their preferred color balance for any given shot, can be performed in-camera and viewed on the LCD while shooting stills and movies. These effects could previously only be achieved using PC software after shooting. High-quality movies are selectable from VGA (30/15 frames per second), QVGA (30/15 frames per second), Fast Frame Rate (for slow motion replays in camera), and Compact Mode (for clips that are ideal for e-mailing). Advanced printing When connected to the latest range of PictBridge compatible PIXMA printers, image enhancement is possible with functions such as Noise Reduction and Vivid Photo, as well as the new Face Brightener feature. Also new is Captured Info print, which prints shooting data such as shutter speed, aperture and shooting mode within the photo border. Printing images without having to connect to a PC is kept simple with the Print/Share button, which also acts as an easy upload button for Windows XP and Mac OS X. Comprehensive software Purchasers of the cameras are eligible for membership of Canon iMAGE Gateway , which offers 100 MB of online space for uploading and sharing images, and supports My Camera, which allows users to further customise their camera settings. Supported operating systems are Windows 98 (SE), Me, 2000 (SP4), XP (SP1/2) and Mac OS X v10.2-v10.3. The cameras support PTP for driverless transfer to supported Windows XP or Mac OS X. What's in the box Excellent intial results
My camera is the A620, but the A610, except for lower pixel CCD, is the same. The first priority for a snapshot camera is SPEED. This one has it in spades. Very fast shot-to-shot and negligible shutter lag. The first priority for a hobbyist camera is manual control. The A6x0 has Auto, program and many preset scene modes. It also has shutter priority, aperture priority and full manual mode. Computer imaging enthusiasts will be disappointed that the A6x0 cameras do not provide RAW picture format, but it does produce excellent detail in Fine JPEG mode, and I think many in even that group would be satisfied. The lens is excellent for such a small camera. It is fast at f4.1 on the telephoto end of the zoom, very important for family photographs outdoors (fewer blurred photos of children or pets at play). Really good ISO400 results for even more speed. Color and white balance is excellent, right out of the camera. Photos are vivid and life-like. The flash is small, so if you use that a great deal I recommend something like the Sony slave flash which attaches to the tripod fitting on the camera. The zoom works fast. The controls are well laid out, and the camera is easy to handle (my hands are fairly long, I'm 6-2). The menus are easy to use and quick to find. I have not needed to open the manuals, so I can't comment on those. The LCD is bright, and preview mode is fast (the swiveling LCD is fantastic). The optical viewfinder is adequate and bright enough (about 80% coverage, I think). The camera fits in my shirt pocket, but with quite a bulge. Buy a larger SD card because the 32mb card with the camera only holds 9 photos at best quality. AA batteries are convenient. Get a good set of rechargeable batteries with a set of cheap alkaline for backup, and you are ready to go (good battery life here). I have not used movie mode and I might never do so, though I hear it is very good; there is a printer output that I do not use; the camera comes with software that I do not use, so I cannot comment on those three things. The door for cable connections is flimsy. I opened it once and had trouble closing it. Had to force the top clip to engage. Buy a card reader ($10 or $20) and forget about the cables. Overall, great camera and great photos. a lot better than SD500
A620 I think this is the best digicam I ever had I also have SD500, the good thing is small, but I am disappointed of it without flash, the pics blurred; A620 does not have such problem and A620 has flip screen, that you filp it in when not in use for protection as a successor of A95, it employs SD/MMC card, that I just use my SD card in inventory, and all my devices have native SD support (my Dell Axim, Inspiron 6000d), then I don't have to buy additional card reader however, this cam eats a lot of memory in video mode, even in 1/4 VGA mode, buy at least 1GB SD card is recommended, 2GB or higher is more ideal (you can use 4GB, 8GB if it's available, because the camera supports FAT32 file system, like SD500) if you don't mind the size, A620 is a better choice over SD500/550 Excellent
I've had this camera for a couple of days now and it is great. It is very fast and takes sharp pictures. The only thing that I'm concerned about is the high level of audio noise when capturing video. I'm not sure if this is normal or whether I've got a faulty camera. Otherwise, it is a great successor to my old trusty Kodak. Excellent Camera, A Great Value!
I bought this camera to replace my digital Olympus C-4000. So far I have not been disappointed. The camera has a lot of features for the price, with aperture priority, shutter priority, and a full manual mode, it gives you more control than most point and shoot models. It also has a 4x optical zoom based on the lens in the Powershot G6, and the macro mode can focus down to 0.4 inches. It is great that the camera runs on AA batteries, and has excellent battery life. Photo quality has been terrific, with sharp, colorful pictures. The only drawbacks are a noisy zoom, some hard to push buttons, and more red-eye than I had with my Olympus. The camera is not ultra light and compact but does have a nice grip and solid construction. Best Camera I've ever owned...
This makes my 7th Digital camera in as many years. I've only had the camera for 3 days. Most of the other excellent reviews here have hit on the main bragging points so I won't bother repeating them. I would like to point out a few things I LOVE about his camera. It's fast. You hit the power button and BOOM. there's a beep, the lense pops out and it's read to take a picture within 2 or 3 seconds. ONe thing I hated about my Kodak Easy Share was that by the time I pulled out my camera and powered it oup to capture a great shot the moment was gone. This camera also seems to store pictures faster so you're ready for the next shot. Video quality is pretty amazing. I compared it to my full fledged Sony DigiCam and I'm impressed. You can't go wrong with this camera. Great digital camera
This is my third Canon digital and it is the best. Video is excellent and photo quality is great. The access door on the download cable is poor quality. I had trouble with the lens cover malfunctioning after 30 days and had to send it in for warranty. I LOVE my A620!
This is a fabulous camera! The first thing I noticed about it was how fast it was compared to my old 3.2 mp Sony. The second thing I noticed after I snapped a few shots was how crisp, clear and beautiful the picture were. The colors are amazing, the macro is great and the zoom is impressive. I love how the LCD screen swivels out, it comes in handy. I'm a beginning photographer so the first few weeks I had the camera I mostly used the automatic settings while I read up on shutter speed and aperture etc. Now I'm starting to use the manual settings and make adjustments myself. It's a good camera to grow with. I did get a bigger memory card - the 32 MB card it comes with is pretty useless. I also bought rechargeable batteries and always carry spares in my camera bag. I highly recommend the Canon Powershot A620 - I absolutely love mine! * see my photos above under "customer images" So far so good
This is my very first digital camera and I've only had it for about 1 month. Things I like about it so far: It seems to be VERY fast. It takes really good quality pictures. Macro function works very well. It's fairly comfortable to hold. All things considered, it's RELATIVELY user-friendly. The negatives are: It's somewhat heavy for a small camera. Parts of it seem very "flimsey" such as the door that covers the lens when not in use. The "red eye reduction" function really doesn't work very well from the results I've seen so far (athough perhaps there is a way to make it function better and I haven't figured it out yet). Love This Camera!
After many weeks of looking for a great digital camera, I finally found the perfect one! This is an awesome camera with many great features. It zooms up to 16x - With a very clear picture. The pictures are as clear as those $1.000.00 cameras. (I know because some of my family members have one) Anyway, if you are looking for a great digital camera, this is definitely the one to buy! Also, I did not know this when I bought it, but after reading the manual I found out that you can change/add lenses to the camera! It comes with a memory card that holds only about 5 pictures, so you need to buy an extra memory card when you make your purchase. Audio/Video Capabilities of Canon 620
Haven't bought camera yet, but have decided to do so - primarily to copy my analog slides onto digital. HOWEVER, can someone set me straight about audio/video capabilities of the A620? One reviewer says it yields 60 seconds at 30 fps. Period! Another says, "With an adequate memory, you can take unlimited video." For the few who use audio/video on the A620, please clarify these conflicting assertions. ([...]) Great Compact Camera
I own a Canon Digital Rebel XT, But I always don't want to carry that around everywhere I go. So I decided to buy the Canon A620. After using the Digital Rebel, I new I would be pleased with the other lines of Canon Cameras. This Camera is 7 Mega Pixels and Fits in your Pocket. The Flip out Screen is Great, and you can close it up so it doesn't get scratched when not in use. For Pro Photographers who want a pocket cam, this is the one. I will not look at another camera for a long while, besides my Digital Rebel XT. Canon hit the nose
Well..I dont own this camera but i do sell it so i have seen pictures and know how to use very well. the Canon A620 is an awsome camera it has a 4x optical zoom(38-130mm) wich is more than most cameras for size but... it has an adapter that lets you put a tele-converter or wide angle converter right over the attached lens very cool. the flip out monitor is nice so it doesnt get scratched when not being used. at 7MP its gonna take awsome pictures and realisticly get a great 10x15 any bigger and you will see pixelation not much though. i have made sample prints for the store that i work at. I also worked at a professional photo lab for a year and a half and have seen tens of thousands of pictures and this camera is nearly at the top of my list. it makes a great back up camera for the pros and its great for the beginner as well as far as video with sound it depends on the size of the SD card put in, I reccomend the 1GB which will get 15 min of decent playback on a 512MB you will get 7-8min of solid video w/ no pics. this camera is very quick compared to its competitors over all its a great camera to have!! Good Luck! B.Pollock My dream digital camera!
I feel I'm a pretty good photographer. I started out in 2000 with a 3 mp HP digital. And a few 35 mm including a Canon SLR. So this is my second digital camera. After reading all the reviews I thought I'd give this a try. Its been the best camera I've ever owned. After 4 days of use the batteries are still strong. Easy to learn the features right out of the box. Really happy with the size. Didn't particularly like the tiny cameras they are coming out with, hard to hold on to. And the large 35 mm SLR with all the lenses are too bulky for me. I thought that was the only way to get professional looking photos, but I was pleasantly surprised that this little camera does all the things the larger more expensive cameras can do. Another plus is its fast. Powering up, taking the photos, and loading on my computer. I love the speed. I was able to keep up with my kids cute poses while at the park. I was amazed. What more can I say. The pop out viewfinder is awesome. I can take pictures of the family (me included) and see where we fit. Hold the camera below waist level or up high and still get a great shot. Its just perfect and I could go on and on. You get the picture! Fast and flexible
I received an A620 as a Christmas present. Compared to the Olympus C-4000Z which I've used previously, the most striking difference is that the A620 is so fast and easy to control. It takes only a few clicks of the arrow buttons on the back of the camera to set up everything from custom white balance to shutter delay. I haven't yet found controls for saturation and sharpness, but I don't think I'll need them. The movie mode is very nice, at 640x480 and 30fps. The results look just as sharp as those from my Sony Digital-8 camcorder, though of course the A620 won't let you use the optical zoom while recording. The audio does seem to pick up a hum from the camera itself. The camera's sensor resolution is about 7MP, and the optics must be good: 5x7" prints (from a Canon i960) show excellent detail. I haven't yet tried printing at 8x10. I've yearned for a digital camera which would produce the levels of shadow detail one sees in an Ansel Adams print -- the kind of detail that draws the viewer in ever closer until his or her nose is almost on the paper. I'm just getting started with the A620, but for small prints and low ISO settings it looks like it could do the trick! The A620 uses AA batteries. Pick up a set of NiMH batteries and a recharger (the camera comes with 4 Panasonic alkaline batteries) and you'll be all set. I'm not sure how quickly the batteries drain. So far I've gotten nearly 100 photos and a couple of minutes of video from a set of 2000 mAh Radio Shack NiMH batteries, charged once. The camera comes with a 32MB SD card. You can't get very many high-resolution photos on such a tiny card. (And I think you could fill it with less than 30 seconds of video.) I bought a 512MB SD card, which should have room for about 150 photos. I'm not sure how much Motion-JPEG video it will hold. The included USB cable works without a hitch. The A620 supports USB 2.0, so it transfers photos and movies quickly. However, the plastic door which covers the camera's USB port is flimsy, and it interferes with the camera's wrist strap. A separate USB 2.0 SD card reader would probably be more durable. A lens adapter and accessory telephoto and wide-angle lenses are available for the A620. I've ordered the lens adapter and a 58 mm rubber lens hood, which I hope will let me take glare-free photos through the side window of my airplane. The adapter is threaded, so it should also accept polarizing filters. The A620 will fit in a coat or vest pocket. It will even fit in a shirt pocket, but it'll cause a significant bulge -- and a sag: it's pretty heavy :) If you want a pocket camera you might want to consider another model/brand. This was a gift, but I think it's amazing that you can get so much camera for less than $400. Cons: small included SD card, flimsy USB adapter cover, some audio hum in movies, may be too large for some tastes. Pros: fast, easy to control, sharp focus, great detail, good movie quality, AA batteries, lens accessories, great price. In Response to "Am I Doing Something Wrong?"
Haven't actually purchased this camera, but was thinking about it... most reviews pretty impressive, as are the camera's features. From the research I have done, I hear there is a "kids & dogs" mode that is supposed to take fast pictures. Try that. Disappointed
Perhaps the camera has a broken shutter, but the pictures are blurred. I shot about 70 photos, called Canon twice and am still unhappy with the camera. Most of the pictures look as if the exposure is set wrong and that hand shake was a problem. I have taken pictures professionally and am disappointed. I did a lot of research before purchasing the camera and I liked the features. However, the pics look like they could have been done with a cell phone. The camera definately wasn't worth the money. We are very disappointed and the camera is going back to the store. Excellent Camera For The Price!
I owned a Canon G2, 4 megapixel camera for a couple years prior to looking for a replacement. I looked at other brands, but ask any camera aficionado, and they will tell you, "Canon is the best brand." I compared many cameras, and almost bought the PowerShot S70, but am glad I did not for the following reasons: + I like the feel of a more professional camera like the A620 + You don't have to use rechargable batteries!! I didn't realize how inconvenient rechargables are until you have the choice; this camera is one of the few I have seen that takes regular AA batteries! If ever you run low on power, every corner store in the world has AA's! (No more running to the re-charger). + Fast processor: The DigicII chip it comes with is amazing! Coming from the G2, it feels almost as fast as a camera worth 5x more! (Extremely fast start-up times too). + Awesome picture quality: I can't believe I waited this long to buy an upgrade; most of my G2's pictures were blurry... NOW maybe 1 in 100 pictures are a bit off-focus, but not even that bad. Just great looking, true-color & sharp resolution pictures. + Price! For all the features, I was prepared to spend at least twice as much. + Lightweight, small (but not too small), and compact + great battery-life. The lens retracts nicely too; so no lens cap needed like the old G2. Some cons?: - Wish the grip was rubberized like some more professional cameras, but it's still ergonomic so it's not that bad. - Flash is good, but not "great." It is fine for 95% of the shots, but on longer dark rooms, the shot still comes out a bit dark. I didn't try tweeking the +/- settings, so it is possible that could be overcome. - No "Bulb" setting. I liked my "B" setting on my old 35mm camera and kind of miss that feature. The longest shutter time offered on this camera is "15-seconds," which for most will be fine. I can't think of any other "cons"... This is just a great little camera, and one I expect will last me at least another 2 years. The next camera I plan on buying to compliment this one will be the Canon Digital EOS for real professional situations, like portraits and landcapes that I like to frame... but for everything else, this camera has it all. Jack of all trades, Master of all.
This is truly the master of all trades. 7.1 megapixels is really as good as it gets by todays standards. The only other camera that beats this one is the Canon S2 IS with its 12x zoom, but even that camera doesn't have 7.1 megapixels, and is quite bulky (trust me). Canon really locked it down with the swivel LCD, which was a life saver while taking photos at a concert. I used a 2GB Ultra II SD card with it for hi-res photos and movies, and the camera worked wonders. I have one or two very minor gripes with this camera.. but you'll realize that this was the only way the camera was sub $400. - The red-eye is an issue - Wish it had optical instead of digital zoom in movie mode - I wish Canon would switch to Mpeg4 instead of AVI for movie mode (Better Compression) I think its safe to declare that Canon is the digital camera king. The best camera for the non-professional, period!
I first started using this camera at my workplace, a powerplant in California. We bought it to take general pictures of things like pumps and pipes. We found that we could stand several feet from a pump and take a picture of the entire pump, but we could then review the photo on a computer and blow up the picture and read the data on the name plate. It's that clear and detailed. We use 24" flat panels to work on and we were able to blow up any photo so that about 1/6 of the picture took up the entire screen before we saw any graininess or pixels. Its so easy to use but you can still set up any type of photo you want by fixing the shutter speed or the aperture for dramatic effects as well as a stellar macro capability, right out of the box!!! It comes with a great general photography lens but conversion lenses are easy to buy, attach and use. It is such a good camera, the admin assistant bought one, the plant manager bought one and so did I. I love it! Great camera
In choosing a new digital camera I was looking for the following features: both automatic and manual settings, optical zoom, more than 5MP, optional lenses, AA batteries, and under $500. I found this all in the A620. I like simplicity and have not yet explored the advanced settings with manual controls, but I have taken advantage of the macro, beach, night and portrait settings a great deal, all with great results. The flip-out monitor is quite handy and the optical zoom visualized through the viewfinder for battery conservation. I have the optional macro lens attachment for close ups of foliage and animals and find it to be useful, but for the average user the regular macro setting is adequate. The only things I would change would be to make the dc/av door hard instead of flimsy plastic, and to include a better lens cover of some sort. When the lens is closed, two thin plastic "doors" fit together to cover the lens. Unfortunately I dropped the camera and the pieces did not go back together properly at first. Fortunately I was able to manipulate them back into place to fix it. I would advise an upgrade to a larger card as the included disk will not hold much at the higher settings - and purchasing a 7 mp camera indicates you would want to use them. I invested in a 1GB card, and it was well worth the money. I like the convenience of AA batteries as they are easy to obtain in a pinch. I bought 2500 mAH rechargeables and they lasted my entire vacation while taking over 350 photos and still have plenty of juice left. I love this camera and highly recommend it. Awesome features... very unique.
I love this camera!!!! The most unique feature is the swivel out LCD screen. It allows you to get different vantage points. For instance, recently I went to a presidential campaign party and was able to take pictures of the candidates above everyone's head by simply holding the camera up high and tilting the swivel display downward so I could see what was going on. I also LOVE the panorama mode. The easiest that I've worked with on any camera and the photostitch software to piece the photos together is almost seamless! Plus, with a really large storage card (like the 1gb I have) you can take what seems like hours of video. Disappointed
The camera is great - no complaints there, but the purchase included a promotion of a free 512 memory card WHICH I did not receive. Too bad for the false advertising. Superb Camera
This is a superb little camera. Excellent pictures, great feature set, fast performance - couldn't ask for more. I bought the camera to replace an "antique" digital camera that simply could not keep up with the grandkids - and caused me to go back to film - until I bought the A620. This Canon is fast to start up, almost no noticable shutter lag, and takes perfectly exposed pictures. The auto focus is fast - even in low light. Macro and "My Colors" are great features. Also,I can customize exposures, focus points, etc., about any way I choose. Excellent value for the money. I'd definately recommend this camera. Did I mention - Great Pictures?! Fast startup, excellent macro, many features, Fairly big camera
There are two things I don't like about this camera one is the size and the other is the high background noise during video mode (Anyone else also experienced this?). But with the features, I can live with it. Since there are so many reviews already, I'll just point out a few things that are different as compared to other cameras in the similar price range. 1. 1.3 sec start-up time, 1.9fps Continuous burst capture of Large/Fine images - FAST 2. Rotating LCD - make portrait shot easy and LCD is better protected 3. 4x optical zoom- as compared to 3x in almost every other camera 4. Macro mode can be as close as 1cm! 5. Fastest autofocus I have seem. 6. 640x480 video at 30fps- if only the noise can be reduced Not to mention the excellent picture quality and all the facy mode and manual controls- this is a great camera, if you don't mind the size. Best Camera
Ever since i bought this camera the features and amazing clear pictures continue to amaze me. It does everything one would want a camera to do and then some. Couldn't be happier
When I was shopping for a New Digital Camera, I initially wanted to purchase one of the new SLR Digitals. Having used a Nikon FG camera for 25 years and an Olympus Camedia C-700 Ultra Zoom for 6 years, this Canon was not even on my wish list. When I went and handled the cameras at Fry's and Best Buy, the Digital SLR's were just too bulky. So I was looking at the new releases and the Canon A620 looked too good to be true. I came home and researched it further, comparing it to Nikon and Olympus, which I had been very happy with. The features on it and the ease of use, as well as the manual options which compared to SLR's sold me. This camera can be as simple or as complicated as anyone can desire. The picture quality is excellent!!! I used it on a 2 week cruise and got some awesome detail shots. All in all, I am quite pleased with this camera. It is worth considering in a decision between point and shoot vs SLR Great Picture, but slow, slow, slow Shutter speed
This is an all around great camera. You really notice quality difference of 7megpixels. But if your shooting the baby, or anything else that moves - this camera will make you crazy, just like every other digital camera I've-you've owned. The shutter delay, and recover time(time till you can shoot again) while somewhat better than earlier cameras is still maddening and frustrating. John B Fuzzy Focus
Upgrading from an old 4 MegaPixel Canon A80 to a 7 MP Canon A620 I didn't expect to lose sharp details in my photos. However I often did. In paired test shot after paired test shot the A620 would slightly miss focus. Viewed blown up on a computer screen images taken by the A620 were noticeably fuzzier than those same scenes shot with the old A80. In some simple scenes the A620 did sharply focus. Then it produced excellent images. However in the normal sorts of pictures I take of family and scenes the A620 often chose to focus someplace that made everything I cared about be slightly out of focus. The A620 takes a picture noticeably quicker than the A80. The delay from button press to finished. This is good. However I wonder if the design goal of reducing the shutter release delay removed the time it used to take to focus as competently as the old A80. Wonderful Camera
This camera was easy to use straight out of the box. It takes great pictures, even of my fast running kids. You will want to buy a bigger memory card if you don't plan to download constantly, but that's the only thing we have had to add. This is our first digital camera and we looked for months to decide. I have no regrets about buying this one. Good, but not great
I've been an serious amateur (if that isn't an oxymornon) photographer since 1955. Four years ago, I went digital with an Olympus 3.2 megapixel Camedia. Love that camera, but started having problems (over-exposure in all modes, and contrast off especially in macro. After six months of study, I decided on the A620, and am moderately happy with my decision. I should explain that, no matter how much investigating you do, you'll never know if you made the right decision. When I bought the Olympus, the choices were limited to perhaps four 3+ megapixel cameras. Now, with a hundred choices, your chances of getting the ideal camera are slim IF you know digital cameras at all. Sometimes, ignorance is bliss. A620 pros: Easy to use. Menus are well laid out, though the primary button on the back of the camera could have "easier" more readable buttons. But once you get used to them, they're fine. Love the various special effects that you can add to your pictures. And even the movie mode will give a decent movie if you have a 1 gig card. The LCD is fantastic, and revolved 180 degrees. Not that I expected to take a self-portrait, but I actually have used the easy-to-see (in most any light) LCD for all kinds of shots. The viewfinder (a must for those of you who are looking at any digital camera) is good, and off by only a degree or two. Pictures are sharp and the lens is as good as Olympus Zuiko, and that's going some. Before I forget, I'd give Canon an A+ on its software. It is downright simple and though I might have to use Thumbs+ or Photoshop for minor tweaking, this software is a snap on layouts and printing. Many who have written about Canon's software call it "weak" or "for beginners only." Well, I'm no beginner, and it's a pleasure to get a composite print or contact sheet set up and printed in 5 minutes. Portraits and landscapes are excellent. Closeups...see below. It's fast. It has the feel of a 35mm camera. It has some weight and it's comfortable. The zoom is very good. Cons: Can't turn off flash in Auto mode. The macro is trickier than the Olympus and doesn't always produce good results. One trick is that you press the shutter button half-way before taking the picture, and you'll get better focus. Half of my pictures are macros, and I've been somewhat disappointed. I think that going to the manual mode is the solution, and that may put off most who go the digital route for more than just point and shoot. The warning light for using a tripod seemingly comes on 80% of the time. Admittedly, we've had rain in California since I bought the camera, but I have no trouble keeping the camera steady and, in low light suituations, letting the flash do the rest. I'd recommend the camera, but if you're looking for one that you can just tuck in your shirt pocket, this isn't for you. good first camera
the cannon a620 is my first camera. I took it with me to seattle and got some great shots of the city. It's a little slow taking action shots. The picture quality is great,it's easy to use. I am happy with it. The A6*0 is great until...
I was completely satisified with the performance and abilities of my Canon PowerShot A620 from the day I opened the box. Unlike some users, I had no trouble downloading pics from the camera using Canon's "Camera Window" software (for Windows and Macs). But I have a Mac - perhaps there's some problem with the for-Windows version. After 4 months, I purchased a "virtual twin" A610 (6 megapixel instead of 7.1) for my daughter - her first digital camera. We've both been very pleased at the quality of pictures and the ease of getting good photographic results. I took very good care of my camera, I loved it so much! Cons: excellent battery life with NiMha rechargeables, 3072 x 2304 image size produces excellent poster sized prints (and down to wallet size). Amazing macro focus - can produce pictures of honey bees which appear to be the size of chickens. Drawbacks were minor: only 4x zoom and the flash is a bit small (but causes little red eye and that easily corrected). And - all digital point & shoot cameras seem too vulnerable to rain, a common condition in most climates. Putting them in an expensive waterproof case reduces portability and hampers picture taking and functions like the microphone. (Otherwise - videos have almost startling sound quality from the tiny, built-in design mic.) Until, that is, my A620 suddenly gave out a loud scream and displayed "E18" on the LCD viewscreen. The lens barrel had jammed when I turned the camera on; this caused the drive motor to strip the gears which extend and retract the lens barrel. This happened after 3,000 pics, a few dozen (very good) video clips and 7 months and 7 days of frequent (trouble free) use. I had "thought" I'd heard some tell-tale gear noises before the breakdown, but the sound difference was slight and I thought I might be imagining it. Investigation on the web revealed this problem (known as the E18 error) has been around long enough that a class action suit has been filed against Canon because of it. Right now, I've sent in my camera to Canon and I'm waiting to hear from them. They have a very good "support" web page and responded within a few hours via email, giving detailed instructions for returning the camera and what to expect in terms of waiting period, etc. Would I buy another Canon PowerShot? Yes - within hours of the breakdown, I had researched their PowerShot S3-1S, 6 megapixel and picked one up locally. The S3 is a definite upgrade from the A620: 12 x zoom, great "image stabilizer" and much sturdier construction (along with another 8 oz weight). I plan to continue using the A620 once its repaired because its handy to carry around (I use a belt-mounted carrying case). But though I believe the A6*0 series is a lemon, Canon produces many fine models besides those. I'm just sorry I bought my daughter the "little brother" (A610) because now we know it is likely to breakdown too. Great!!
I spent consideable time researching the Canon A620 amoung many others. The A620 was my top pick in its class. Huge number of features for the advanced Hobbyist but also ready for the novice to point and shoot on auto settings or do video that far surpasses the quality of my 2-3 year old VHS-C camcorder. I Love it. Excellent all around. For full reviews I suggest you google "Canon A620 review". My only complaint is the I/O port cover is flimsy in comparison to how solid and well built the rest of the camera is. Don't forget to get high speed memory for it. I'm using Corsair 2GB 133x SD and getting excellent speed and beautiful photos and video. Great Camera
My husband gave me this camera recently for my birthday. I am not someone that takes many pictures. We already owned a Sony camcorder that takes digital stills, so I didn't think that I would use this camera like I do. But this camera takes phenomenal pictures. There are many settings that do functions that I didn't know existed. For example, there is a kids/pet function that allows you to take a quick picture since children and animals don't sit still long. And if they do move, the motion blur is reduced. The only con to this product is that the batteries that are included are not rechargeable and do not last very long. It also does not include any case. Other than that-I have no complaints. Good Choice
Pros: Battery life is good. Four NiMH battery lasts for 400+ snaps. Video clarity is excellent if you view it in TV. Processing speed is good. It takes less than second for next preview to appear in LCD. Cons: Only 1600x1200 postcard size snaps can date-stamped. Great Camera For Closeups
I bought this camera to take photos of items I sell on EBay. With 7.1 megapixels my shots, even with extreme blowups, come out sharp. I do a lot of closeups, so I need sharpness. This camera delivers. Since it uses AA batteries I don't need to charge it. It's easy to use too, so you get a lot for your money. I don't know anything about cameras
If you don't know a thing about cameras, I'm writing this for you. This is the best digital camera I've ever owned. It takes great pictures and it's fun to experiment with all the features and settings. You can get a lot of creative shots with this camera. Be sure to buy rechargeable batteries and keep extras with you because last night I tried to use the camera and it said the batteries were low and I couldn't take any pictures, but it didn't warn me in advance and I just used it two days prior! Although this camera is bigger than others, I found it easier to hold and steady. I didn't care for the software, but it's not important to me. I just take the SD card out of the camera and plug it directly into my computer to transfer photos and you can use free photo organizing programs from the internet to organize your pics. Canon A620
This camera takes great quality photos. However, it doesn't offer a RAW format; this camera takes .JPG only photographs. Also, I've noticed that the camera has a little trouble focusing when using autofocus. For example, sometimes there's a person in front of me, and the shot should be trivial. But after I take the picture, I see that everything's blurry. Other times, if there's a branch in front of me that's just barely in the picture, the camera will focus on it, and it's a hassle to get the camera to not focus on it. The movie mode is OK. It's not super quality. Blown up, there's a bunch of artifacts, but it's good enough for the web. The interface is similar to the other cameras in the PowerShot series. I think it's very intuitive. This camera takes excellent photographs. It's a great choice for those who don't want to drop substantial amounts of cash for a digital SLR. If mine broke, I'd buy another. Great camera
I opened the box about an hour ago, and have been snapping flashes in people's eyes since. This is a superb camera, from my point of view. I haven't had many digital cameras, but have used my fair share of them at graduations, parties, and other family events. This is by far my favorite of all the cameras I have used. I love the quality of images, and feel of the camera. Though it is a little more bulky than I barganed for, it isn't a, "Go put on a backpack to lug this thing around with." The zoom is great, and so are the modes. I love macro, it's wonderful to use. Movie capturing is good, although the speaker is nothing to write home about. Hard to hear from the camera, but on a computer, it's clear. The only complaint I have is that the door to all the ports is very flimsy, so be careful when importing pictures. I would suggest purchasing a larger memory card, because the one you get holds 15 pictures on fine quality (medium) All in all, this is an excellent camera, and I would recomend it to anyone. Great portable digital camera
I already have the semi-Professional level Canon EOS 20 D of which I love very much but its weight and bulkiness did not encourage me to take candid shots wherever I go. So I researched a small portable digital camera that I could take with me. I was tossing between this A620 and the SD500 Elph. I chose the A620 based on features and the rave review that an online camera review did (dpreview dot com). I ordered it online and once I received it, I was surprised at its size (it would certainly help to see it in physical stores!) and it was not a shirt pocket camera that I was picturing. It could fit in my jacket pockets but I think it will rip my shirt pocket trying to stuff that thing in. I decided to keep it because it did take great pictures. That is the main function of a camera, right? Take good pictures!!! After getting a small camera case, the portability was not too bad after all. It is definitely much lighter than the Canon EOS 20D (and thousand dollar less to boot). But there is no question that I had been spoiled by Canon EOS 20D. The focusing was slower, and it took me longer to take shots. But definitely much faster than my Minolta Dimage 7 (5 megapixel) that I paid one thousand dollars at the local Sam's Club several years back. I found that the positive for this camera is that it takes great pictures with AUTO. I found that when I used the zoom lens inside a building with medium light, I did get some blurry shots but the Camera warned with the shake symbol. It is nice that the camera warns you. That tells me that instead of zoom, I should physcally come closer to the subject and then take pictures. I found that it is possible to turn off the flash (by changing the setting from AUTO to something else like LANDSCAPE). But invariably you will get blurry pictures in a medium light enviroment unless you take it with a tripod. The other thing that attracted me to this camera vs the other ones was that it used AA batteries. I mean, you can get AA batteries anywhere in the world! And with the ubiquitous rechargeable batteries, you are set! I have noticed that with my 2500 mAh rechargeable batteries I was able to take quite a few pictures, show off the results to folks on the flippable LCD screen and it was couple months before the battery was totally out. Which was NOT BAD at all! The fact that this camera uses SD chip is also a great feature. SD chip has come down in price trememdously in the past few days. I just got a 4 gig SD chip with 150 X speed for less than one hundred bucks with shipping and tax!!! One could get about 1000 pictures at the highest resolution!!! Ironically, SD chips are now cheaper than Compact Flash for slightly faster speed. I don't know how can they fit 4 gig in that small space... The video option is a Bonus extra for me and I thought it took surprisingly good video considering the size and the lens of the camera. In a dark room, it does not come out well. It needs bright light enviroment. So for a small camera that you can take videos...that is not too bad. Of course it will not be professional looking and all that...for that I have the Canon XL1S. But for special candid moments or unexpected situations, it is great to be able to get a video of something that is viewable on computer or TV. I do like this camera! Great camera, great value!
I have a Nikon D70 but wanted a walking around camera too. The A620 is a fantastic deal. There is a whole lot of camera in there and I've taken some fine shots easily. I bought the A95 a year ago but the shutter lag drove me crazy so I returned it. The A620 has much improved responsiveness due to the new DIGIC II processor. You press the ON button, compose your shot, and click the shutter within a couple seconds. Get the A620 if you want a lightweight, fast, flexible camera, that uses conventional batteries, and has most of the features camera enthusiasts want for a great price, currently less than $300. The only thing more I would like is RAW output. This is a GREAT digital camera
I've had Olympus and Fuji lower pixel cameras but the A620 at 7 megapixels is absolutely great. As an amateur professional with lots of heavy Nikon SLR bodies, lenses and equipment, this Canon is now my choice of cameras 80% of the time. Its color and whiteness balance are beautiful right out of the box. The controls are extremely easy to use for experienced photographers though the manual is needed if you are new to this technology. Be patient with the manual-it's not the best one but if you take your time it all comes together. I found most pictures shot MUCH better with slight tweaking of the aperature and ISO rather than the flash which tends to make the pictures way too contrasty for my liking. Contrary to other writeups Ive seen, the flash can be shut off. The camera is extremely comfortable and lightweight though this is not a mini camera for those looking for that kind of body. The zoom is great but too short on focal length (only 114mm). The camera shoots and writes to memory quickly and I purchased a fast 1gb card-something you will defintely need for a trip. The cover for the USB and other electrical hookups is an absolute piece of garbage. How Canon puts that on an otherwise excellent piece of equipment is beyond anyones imagination. The other great feature I specifically looked for is a bright LCD that is movable so you can shoot very low or very high angles. Not only does it swivel but when finished shooting, the screen can be turned INTO the camera, protecting it from those nasty scratches you get when carrying it around. All in all- for the price-pick one up at Amazon-it was cheaper than anyone else, including my beloved B&H Photo. Excellent everyday camera
Likes - Bright swivel screen. Has viewfinder. Uses AA batteries. Easy to use. Fast on and next picture time. Full range of modes including manual. 4X zoom rather than more usual 3X. Available bayonet lens accessories (filters wideange etc.) - I have Lensmate adapter and polarizing filter. Silent mode. Good battery life. Takes great pictures. Takes good video with acceptable audio. Dislikes - Mostly minor issues. A bit heavy. Requires 4 batteries - why it's heavy. AV door is placed under thumb so comes open in use. AV and memory doors are flimsy. Too easy to accidentally change modes taking in and out of camera bag. Cannot force flash on in AUTO mode - have to switch to Program, logical but annoying. No secondary display for mode, battery, picture count - have to open screen. Built in flash does not work well with lens accessories and there is no external flash synch. No remote. Overall I'm very happy with it and recommend it if you are looking for this class of camera. The main reason I bought this particular model is the swivel screen and its ability to use accessories. If the swivel screen is not important to you - I find it essential and now hardly use the viewfinder - the Canon A700 might be a better choice - 6X zoom, larger screen and only 2 AA batteries. I recommend you buy a 1G fast SD card (eg. Sandisk ultra II) - maybe larger if you plan to take much video. I bought a 512M card to start and found I filled it up too fast. The 16M card that comes with it is only good for demos or as an emergency spare. I hope this helps old and new users.
Before I bought my camera, I downloaded the manual from the Canon web site. The 7.1-mega pixels allow me to take pictures of pages from books and magazines at the local library. It also allow me to zoom and crop pictures at the local drug store. The flip able LCD screen is useful to take pictures at odd angles. I needed to take pictures of my water pump in the engine compartment of my car. The focusing square stays in the middle when the camera is in "P" mode. When I'm taking a picture of an hard to focus scene, I "auto focus" the camera by pressing the shutter half way. Keeping the shutter half way, I frame the picture. I take the picture by pressing the shutter fully. My start-up picture has my name in it. Every time you turn the camera on, it will flash my name. The movie mode allows me to show my boss..... my stuff works. I don't like the naming convention Canon uses to store its files. Canon A-620 with WP-DC90 housing Highly Recommended for Underwater use
I purchased my A-620 specifically for use underwater in a Canon WP-DC90 housing. I needed an u/w camera system with both still and video capability that met my $750 budget, and the A-620 with housing was actually $100 less than that, including a 2 gig SD card for $135. As of June 2006, the camera's street price has dropped more than $100 from it's introduction, making it a real bargain if you like it's features. For full techno review, see the reviews in DPREVIEW or DCRESOURCE, but here's my two cents worth: What I like about the A-620: 1. Uses good ol' "AA" NIMH batteries. I hate proprietary power packs that you can usually only buy mail order or from camera stores at three or four times the cost of a set of AA's. 2. Fully point-and-shoot if I just want snapshots or my wife is using the camera (she is a techno-phobe who fears complexity in any gadget). But when I need to be more specific about settings, or the lighting is poor, the camera has full manual exposure and manual focus controls. In normal daylight conditions, Program mode takes very nice pictures. For conditions where I need a lot of depth-of-field, I can use Aperture priority at f7.1 or f8. 3. VGA movie mode. Excellent video quality for this camera's price point. The audio quality isn't great - get a real camcorder if you want good sound - but for underwater use audio was irrevelant since I added my own separate music track in post-production. The finished video DVD from my Cozumel dive trip was incredibly good; I would have had to spend many thousands of dollars on professional gear to get any substantial increase in quality of the video image. 4. Available waterproof housing for under $175, good to 130' for recreational scuba diving. 5. Build quality very good (except for the I/O compartment door), camera's control dial and buttons have a nice feel to them. 6. Reliable image quality. Camera rarely makes auto focus or exposure errors in the automatic modes. What I don't like about the A-620: Actually, there is little to complain about. For this camera's very low retail price, it has tremendous capabilities, especially when U/W capability is your primary concern. It would have been near perfect if it had the following features: RAW image output, 28 mm wide angle instead of 35mm. My main gripes: The lens zoom has only 9 discrete steps; I wish there were more steps or better yet a stepless zoom. The lens can not be zoomed while shooting video. According to Canon, the reason for locking the zoom in video mode is to not have the zoom motor's noise on the audio track. For underwater video, this would not be a problem since there is no ambient sound to be recorded anyway (the camera is in a sealed housing). IMO, the video zoom lockout should be something that the user can enable or disable as a menu choice. Summary: Outstanding value for a compact, the A-620 offers a really nice suite of features, very good image quality, and with the addition of the WP-DC90 housing for $160US, it is one of the BEST (maybe THE best) underwater camera systems available for ameteur use. Keep in mind that even a teaspoonfull of salt water leaking through a microscopic defect in a housing seal will usually destroy a digital camera. With the A-620, you lose a $225 camera. With a DSLR, say a Canon D-20, you lose a camera body and lens worth maybe $1800. And as any scuba diver will tell you, there are two types of underwater photographers: those who have already lost a camera to a housing leak, and those who are waiting for their turn to lose one. I highly recommend the A-620 and WP-DC90 housing. Even for use on dry land, the A-620 is a really nice small camera that fits in a jacket pocket. Most photographers that have advanced past the novice level may find the 4x zoom range too limiting, in which case the super-zoom cameras may be more appealing (many brands and models available). For regular use, I will probably replace my aging Minolta 7I with a Fuji S-9000, which is similar in many ways - it uses Compact Flash cards, AA batteries, and has a manual zoom ring. I will then reserve the A-620 for u/w use on dive trips. NOTE: The WP-DC90 housing is specifically fitted for the A-620 and does not fit any other camera. Problems 1. Very occasional auto-focus errors even in full daylight, but only perhaps 1 in 200 shots (0.5%). By contrast, my Minolta DImage 7I produces auto focus errors on about 15% of shots. 2. The cover for the I/O ports is a soft plastic and doesn't firmly snap into place, it is frequently flopping loose and I suppose it will eventually break off completely. 3. The power button is too exposed and it is too easy for it to get pressed by other objects in a camera bag. This could cause damage to the lens or the motor drive that extends it if the camera is tightly fitted in the bag and the lens can not freely extend. This problem can be avoided by storing the camera with the play/record switch in "play" position, or of course by removing the batteries (not very convienient). 4. Camera flash has pretty good power output for a compact, but produces lots of red-eye in photos of people or family pets (esprcially cats). The in-camera red-eye reduction feature doesn't seem to help much. I guess red-eye can be removed by most PP utilities. I consider these problems to be MINOR and they should not be construed as a reason to avoid this camera. At it's current street price of $225, it is an outstanding value (I paid $350 in October 2005). I have shot about 2500 stills and four hours of video clips and have been completely satisfied. Great even for a newcomer
I had never used a digital camera before purchasing the A620. I wanted a camera that was easy enough for a first-timer, but that wouldn't set limits on quality and creativity once I gained experience. After two months, I am completely satisfied with my choice. After only a few practice shots, I took the A620 on a vacation overseas. The results included some spectacular photos and very few misfires. The Auto setting takes excellent pictures in a variety of settings and lighting conditions. Even with flash the camera was always ready for the next shot before I was. With the Canon rechargeable batteries I got several days of full-time use before recharging. I take most photos with just the viewfinder, but for awkward and creative angles the swivel LCD screen is a great tool. Viewing the screen in full sunlight is about the only difficulty I had with the camera. The quality of the pictures is impressive and, with 7.1 megapixels, you can do a lot of cropping and still have a high-resolution image. You'll need a much larger memory card, though, than the 32Mb joke that comes with the unit. I bought a 1Gb SD card, which holds about 300 photos at maximum size and quality. The A620 is loaded with special features and shooting modes which are fun and easy to try even if you don't use them regularly. While this model may be targeted at the hobbyist, the price is reasonable enough to make it a good choice for the beginner or casual photographer who doesn't want to put any limits on what he can do. Good Features, Easy to Use
This camera has a good amount of features but is also easy to use. This is especially important to someone like me who knows virtually nothing about photography. I used it on vacation and the quality of the pictures was still excellent even when blowing up them up to 11 X 14. The camera seems to be about the same weight as my old small point-and-shoot and it fits nicely into a small camera bag. The reference book is also easy to understand. I will be using this camera happily for many years. all true but flash hotspots a problem
I agree with what others here are saying, but feel as if I may have to return my camera because the hotspot caused by a flash that cannot "throttle" down on its own, is bothersome. Very bothersome. I may put a piece of frosted tape or plastic in front of the lens to help, but I certainly should not have to do this. Lens problems
Loved the camera but both the originally ordered one, and then its replacement, had lens problems. The original had a nick/scratch INSIDE the lens. The replacement did not. The replacement DID have a very distinctly visible band of cemented glue ALL the way around the INSIDE of the zoom lens. The original did not. Called Canon and their CSR apparently took a look at an A620 they have in their center and said he saw the same thing and that it shouldn't be a problem. Whatever. I expect a purchased-new product's construction to be perfect. At least give me the illusion of quality control and standards. Shame Amazon won't replace it again. Maybe the third one would have been the charm. *****UPDATE***** Amazon did send third replacement. But this one had noticeable vibration and noise when focusing and the "shake" warning came on with EVERY shot even when I sat it on a table to test it. Kept the one with the ring. Does almost everything well - making it the best choice.
This is an outstanding small camera. It is difficult to call it a "point and shoot" considering the number of advanced options. It has most of the core features offered on even upscale 35mm cameras just a decade or so ago, updated for digital. Regardless, those seeking family shapshots will find it very easy to use (the "basic" users guide covers everything), while the more advanced features (covered in the "advanced" users guide) will appeal to more serious photographers. In addition to the standard shooting modes (full auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, full manual, and so on), one will find complete control of white balance, numerious pre-programmed color modes along with full color adjustment, the ability to use auxiliary lenses and filters, and more. Picture quality is impressive for such a small camera - better than any 35mm point & shoot camera ever used. Images are sharp, with colors vivid and accurate. Focus and exposure metering are spot on (even more so with spot metering and selectable metering zones available). Lens aberrations (barrel distortion and edge blurriness) are virtually undetectable in "real-world" photos. Purple fringing, a problem with some digital CCD sensors, is not a major issue here. The flash is perhaps the weakest point of this camera. Not horrible, but obviously could be better. Like most compact cameras, red-eye with flash pictures can be a problem. There is a red-eye reducing flash mode and the camera has a built-in filter to address this, but neither fully eliminated the problem with all subjects. An external slave flash, such as the Canon HF-DC1 or more fully featured Metz 28 CS-2, may offer some relief in this regard. But, even if one eliminates the red-eye problem, the flash is still too weak, located too close to the lense, and not automated enough - too often resulting in over-exposures, vignetting with close subjects (even more so with the conversion lenses), and not enough light for distant subjects. One is almost forced into existing light photography with this camera, but the results are certainly worth it. The Canon .45x wide angle (WC-DC58N) and 1.7x telephoto (TC-DC58N) conversion lenses are a blast to use. As explained in the "advanced" users guide, these require a special lense adapter (sold separately) attached using the bayanet mount hidden under the large metal ring at the base of the primary lense. The ring is removed by pressing silver button on camera body to the bottom right of the lense. These two increase coverage from 24mm wide angle to about 245mm telephoto. However, vignetting prevents the use of the entire zoom range. With the telephoto, for example, vignetting starts just below 80-90mm, limiting use to above that - offering a zoom range with the conversion lens of roughly 180-245mm. The lense adapter also accepts standard 58mm filters, but many (light correction, color effects, and so on) can be simulated in the camera. I did extensive research (magazine and user reviews, as well as several trips to the camera store) before deciding on this particular camera. In that process, I was able to narrow the list of possibles down to six - this camera, the FinePix E900 (weak low light focusing), the PowerShot S80 (strange lens adapter and too easy to accidently turn on), the Cybershot DSC-V3 (discontinued in this market, but still available if one hunts), the Olympus SP-350 (somewhat sluggish performance), and the Pentax Optio 750z (weak viewfinder, weak focusing, and somewhat sluggish performance). None of these other cameras performed especially poorly, which is why they made it into the final selection list. So, even with the minor issues noted, any of them would be a good choice. However, this camera, the PowerShot A620, just seemed to do almost everything well - ultimately making it the best choice in this camera category. Note: Several reviewers here have expressed doubts about the soft plastic door over the USB and A/V connectors. When I mentioned this to a repair tech at a local camera shop, he allowed me to try pulling the door off a store damaged camera (dropped flat on it's face on the hard tile covered cement floor). While I'm sure the door will come off if pulled hard enough, it is a lot tougher than it appears. Great Camera- does everything you would want
I have had a number of digital cameras over the years, and this is the best so far. It is quick to turn on and be ready for a picture (quite telling in some cameras). It takes the pictures quickly and prepares for the next one (the card doesn't seem to make a difference for me- I have a 512M SD- nothing special). I will also say it has a weight and substance to it that makes it seem "real" rather than plastic as some cameras feel. I know some people like a light camera, and this isn't it. This is for photographers who want a good camera- not something you shove in your pocket. Good work Canon! superb deal
This camera is definitely a great buy for someone who wants a quick action camera with remarkable picture results.....For a 7mp I think the price was great.......just bought my camera last week and it is just as I thought it was....it is a bit bulky but then very comfy to hold when taking shots.......I also bought a 1gb San disk card which can take upto 515 pics on highest resolution.......which is good..........movie quality good too so far so good i am satisfied Shutter Stuck Open
Probably a good camera. The one I rec'd shutter was defective. Returned it and bought the Canon A540 - very pleased so far with this camera for less $[...]. Great Camera
I love this camera! It is so easy to use, takes great pictures, and makes downloading pics to my computer a snap. I do recommend a larger memory card because the card that comes with the camera won't hold many pictures. Once you start snapping, you'll want lots of memory for lots of pictures. I can't say enough about the colors and clarity of the pictures. The camera is weighty enough that I don't worry about dropping it. The smaller, lighweight cameras make me feel like I'd be apt to drop or break, but there's a substance and heft to this camera that I like. I'm sure there are superior cameras on the market, but for the money, this one can't be beat! Saurabh Gupta
Camera has good amount of features. It very easy to use. This is especially important to me who knows virtually nothing about photography. I used it on vacation and the quality of the pictures was still excellent even when blowing up them up to 11 X 14. The camera seems to be about the same weight as my old small point-and-shoot and it fits nicely into a small camera bag. The reference book is also easy to understand. I will be using this camera happily for many years. Excellent product!!
I'm impressed with the quality of the image that this camera can give. It's excellent. I compared it with the photos of other cameras, images taked in the same place, in the same hour and the difference is notable. Then I printed some of the photos and the bright of the colors and the sharpness of the image is amazing. I really recommend it. A lot of flash, little sizzle
I bought this camera after seeing the rave reviews for it on Amazon. I figured a Canon camera, with 7.1MP and 4x optical zoom under $250- how could I go wrong. When the camera came I was disappointed with the small size of the screen- only 2" versus most of the competitors that are 2.5" and yes it does make a big difference in how the picture looks. Big deal the lens swivels around, and after a day or so you will get tired of that. It does nothing to actually help the camera. And also if you look at the lens from the side it is hazy and lacks color, which is a sign of a cheap screen. Also notice this camera takes four large batteries whereas most of the competition takes only two. These extra batteries make it almost impossible to fit this camera in your pocket and weigh the camera down. Most importantly I was disappointed with the optics of the camera. 4x zoom should come in clearer than what this camera delivers. Objects only 30 feet away will come in faintly and will lack crispness. One should not have to buy overpriced, proprietary lenses to take a good picture. A better bet would be the Fuji Finepix with 9MP which is more portable and has much better resolution. I love it
Sometimes I want to kiss my camera and have its babies. I needed a replacement for my Sony digital camera, which I used only to take pictures of friends and simple things like that. I wanted another one to use for the same reasons, and this one had great reviews and all so I chose it. HOWEVER, once my camera arrived and I started playing with it, my interest in photography grew immensely. This camera's practically unlimited user power and incredibly sharp images blew me away. No longer did I want to take pictures of people, but of beautiful landscapes and interesting macros. This camera got me into photography. I now find myself wanting a digital SLR. Anyway, this camera has impressed me more than I expected; and I had pretty high expectations. It was probably the best 200 dollars I ever spent. I'm really not exaggerating, I absolutely am in love with this camera. Do yourself a favor and purchase this if you're on a hunt for a digital camera--stop reading the reviews (and don't forget to purchase a bigger memory card). Canon A620
Bought this right before our vacation from Adorama Camera, delivery was prompt and complete. All of the reviews we read on this product are pretty much on target; positives - takes a great pic - love the rotating LCD - easy to use...put it in auto and aim and shoot negatives - the download cable interface cover is totally cheap and is bound to fall apart after a handfull of uses...get a SD reader and move images direct from the card (don't mess with the cables) - LCD is very hard to see in direct sunlight - every time you cycle power, it goes back to default settings (e.g. when the flash is disabled, power cycling returns it to enabled...but I'm sure there's a way to change the default settings) tradeoffs - it's physically a bit larger than some other cameras, but the CCD resolution is worth the extra size (7Mp) Not Great, Just Good.
I've been an serious amateur (if that isn't an oxymornon) photographer since 1955. Four years ago, I went digital with an Olympus 3.2 megapixel Camedia. Love that camera, but started having problems (over-exposure in all modes, and contrast off especially in macro. After six months of study, I decided on the A620, and am moderately happy with my decision. I should explain that, no matter how much investigating you do, you'll never know if you made the right decision. When I bought the Olympus, the choices were limited to perhaps four 3+ megapixel cameras. Now, with a hundred choices, your chances of getting the ideal camera are slim IF you know digital cameras at all. Sometimes, ignorance is bliss. A620 pros: Easy to use. Menus are well laid out, though the primary button on the back of the camera could have "easier" more readable buttons. But once you get used to them, they're fine. Love the various special effects that you can add to your pictures. And even the movie mode will give a decent movie if you have a 1 gig card. The LCD is fantastic, and revolved 180 degrees. Not that I expected to take a self-portrait, but I actually have used the easy-to-see (in most any light) LCD for all kinds of shots. The viewfinder (a must for those of you who are looking at any digital camera) is good, and off by only a degree or two. Pictures are sharp and the lens is as good as Olympus Zuiko, and that's going some. Before I forget, I'd give Canon an A+ on its software. It is downright simple and though I might have to use Thumbs+ or Photoshop for minor tweaking, this software is a snap on layouts and printing. Many who have written about Canon's software call it "weak" or "for beginners only." Well, I'm no beginner, and it's a pleasure to get a composite print or contact sheet set up and printed in 5 minutes. Portraits and landscapes are excellent. Closeups...see below. It's fast. It has the feel of a 35mm camera. It has some weight and it's comfortable. The zoom is very good. Cons: Can't turn off flash in Auto mode. The macro is trickier than the Olympus and doesn't always produce good results. One trick is that you press the shutter button half-way before taking the picture, and you'll get better focus. Half of my pictures are macros, and I've been somewhat disappointed. I think that going to the manual mode is the solution, and that may put off most who go the digital route for more than just point and shoot. The warning light for using a tripod seemingly comes on 80% of the time. Admittedly, we've had rain in California since I bought the camera, but I have no trouble keeping the camera steady and, in low light suituations, letting the flash do the rest. I'd recommend the camera, but if you're looking for one that you can just tuck in your shirt pocket, this isn't for you. Just what I wanted
This was delivered quickly, and very securely. I had moved from an A60 to this - it is fantastic. Outstanding camera and don't forget extra memory
Canon has never let me down (after owning three already). I love this camera. So simple to use. Take it out of the box and start shooting. I had to adjust the pixelation as I used out of the box (no extra memory) and because of the outstanding quality from higher pixelation I ran out of memory. That's my only suggestion. Otherwise sit back, smile really big, and say "Cheese". Very Pleased
This is a great little camera. I may be easy to please (coming off a 1.3 pixel Vivitar) but this camera is fast and takes superb pictures. And the batteries have yet to go dead. I did a lot of research before chosing this camera and, in my opinion, it really paid off. no doubt,just buy it
5 star pictures 5 star video 5 star battery life 5 star wait time (before you take a new picture) it's more then 2 months i have been using this camera,and it is perfect..if i have the chance to go back to the time i bought this camera , i would buy the same Easy to learn and fun to use
I purchased this camera to take pictures of my little 2 year old. I was very happy to find that it was very simple to use. It has many functions for the more advanced person (I will probably not use them). But straight out of the package, I was taking pictures almost immediately. My only complaint is the door on the camera that houses the USB connection does not always shut very well unless you really work it to shut. All in all, I enjoy the quality of the pictures that I have taken thus far. Fantastic Camera!
This camera has delivered everything promised and more! Relatively simple to use and produces great shots. I researched several cameras and decided on this one. It's one of the best decisions I've ever made! Great value and great price -- hard to beat! Canon A620
Takes great pictures, if any negative it's that there are so many options you don't know what all to use. Hard to Beat at this Price Point
This is a great camera for the casual point-and-shooters ... but it has room to grow for those who increase in skill. It has enough manual control that the more experienced photographers will be satisfied, especially since you can't fit a D-SLR in your pocket ;-) Despite it's size, this camera has lots of good stuff, such as 7.1MP, shutter and aperture control, 4x zoom, flash intensity adjustments ... but one of my favorite features of this camera is the vari-angle LCD. This allows me to compose the shot with the camera above my head or below my waist. Plus, when I flip the screen towards my favorite subjects (my 2 toddlers), it makes them smile or laugh because they love seeing themselves in the LCD. This makes it a lot easier for me to capture their happy faces. So parents, I suggest looking for this feature in any camera you are considering. Money's worth
I have wanted a digital camera for a long time, but haven't bought one due to knowledge and cost. I did some research on line and this camera kept coming up as the camera of choice. I found the cheapest price on Amazon.com. I paid a few dollars extra for shipping because I wanted it right away. The camera has paid for itself already. I have taken hundreds of pictures of my kids, etc.. Very easy to download to computer (even without software). Can switch pics easily to a format that's fast to send email. The video function is very easy to use and takes great videos. With a 1gb card, I can take almost 512 pics on one card without having to download any. I haven't bought rechargeable batteries yet, but that will be my next purchase. The AA have lasted for quite some times considering how much I use the camera. Worse case scenerio, I run to any store and buy some more for a few bucks. Highly recommended!!! Perfect Services
The item was delivered on time and I was very satisfied with the seller. Good Camera
It's good and picture quality also good. I saw two problems one this camera needs 4 batteries and size is big. Photo Junkie
It is my first digital camera and I have now used it for four months. My assessment of it is that : Advantages: 1. It has a great resolution, great colours and an absolutely fabulous print quality. 2. 7 megapixel allows substantial cropping of images. 3. Great battery life. 4. Flip LCD is fun to play with. Disadvantages 1. The flash sometimes gives bright spots. 2. Small Screen; While most of it's competitors give a 2.5" screen this one only has a 2" screen. 3. Heavy; It uses four AA batteries which makes it heavy. This is not a carry in my pocket camera. All in all, it is camera meant for ameteur photography enthusiasts. I will recommend Cannon A700 above this camera for the following reasons: 1. Bigger screen 2. Uses two AA batteries which make it lighter and easier to use. 3. The biggest advantage is that is has a 6x optical zoom which is a big plus as compared to a 7 megapix. At the time I bought my camera A700 was unavailable so I went with A620 which is a very decent and does its job pretty well. GREAT CAMERA
I am not Camera savey but I really am pleased with this camera. I bought the 1G memory card also with it. There is sooo much to learn & do with this product. The easy options/pictures on the camera make it easier for me to learn what it can do.I found the other reviews on this site really helped me make my decision. The video option is the coolest.I am VERY happy with my purchase.......... Pleasantly Surprised
Having used two other digital cameras for the past 4 years, I was forced to buy a new one when the last one stopped working properly. I spent hours looking at options and features and comparing prices. I could not be happier with the Canon Powershot A620. After reading some of the reviews that talk about the large size of the camera, and the flimsy door that covers the data port, I was not getting my hopes built up too far until the camera arrived. This camera is smaller than my last one, and fits very nicely in your hands and is comfortable and easy to handle. As for the flimsy door, get over it. It serves its purpose and as long as you don't treat it like it's made of steel, it will probably be fine. Now, all that out of the way, here's what I really think. For less than $300, I bought the camera and a 1G SD Memory Card. In a resolution much higher than is necessary for 4.5x6" snap shots, I can take more than 500 photos on the card. I played with the camera for more than a week before the AA batteries started going dead. Now, we've been more than two weeks on the rechargeable batteries, without being recharged. We have stored close to 250 photos, and probably taken twice that while learning what all the camera can do. It does have some nice, fancy features, but it's also easy to use for someone who wants to just point and shoot. However, the camera does have its way of telling you where it is focusing or if it is in danger of being blurred by shaky hands. If you watch for this, you can readjust before taking a picture. One thing that I am the most pleased with is the speed of turning on the camera and shooting the first picture, and any subsequent pictures after that. FAST!!! (For a digital camera) I would say it's less than 2 seconds from the time you turn the camera on, until it has flashed the 1st picture if you can move your fingers that fast. There is a way to turn the review off so it's instantly ready for the next picture. It is taking me a little time to get used to what the camera prioritizes for aperture and shutter speed, but I am not disappointed with the camera at all. Another thing I really like is the swivel ability of the LCD screen. I hope this helps someone else make the decision easier than I did. Dot's review
I am a novice when it comes to cameras. This is only my second digital camera and I am very pleased with it . It has deliverd great photos. It is user friendly, so far, as I have not read the entire book. Would recommend it to all.! Canon Powershot A620 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom-User review
The camera provides excellent feature,great image quality, and reasonable price. I bought the camera one month ago. The ease-of-use and fast operation make it a very competent midsized camera for beginners. I have not explored all its functions at different photographic situations,but till now everything is ok and I have nothing to complain about it. Based on those excellent features, I think it is a very successful digital camera. Great Camera
This is a terrific camera for a modest price, easy to use even for a beginner like myself. I was "forced" into digital photography when it became more difficult to get film and film cameras. This camera has made me wonder what took me so long! My only complaint is the paltry memory that comes with the camera, but I bought a 1G memory chip for about $40, so no problems there. I would recommend this camera to anybody. Digital Camera
This camera takes really good pictures and has several features. There are so many setting that make it easy to take shots. I only wish it was a little smaller. I really like the pop out screen and it also will shut itself down when you haven't used it a long time to save battery power. Still finding new things that it does. I would recommend this camera. sbp
This is a good camera. It has red eye correction. Portrait and landscape modes are there which are good for photography. It is a bit bulky camera since it requires 4 AA batteries. Easy software installations. Easy to save the photos on computer. GREAT CAMERA !
I lost the first A620 that I purchased last year. I immediately ordered a new one to replace it. Owner of several hi-guality digital cameras, but this one is the best so far. Found picture quality with cameras that zoom more than this one to be lacking. Beware of large zooms. Would have ordered newer model with auto image stabilization, but they don't have adjustable screen... which is feature that you find yourself not being able to do without. Great picture quality and speed is super fast. Adjustable view screen makes it unbeatable for setting camera down, framing your picture and using timer to take pictures. I set it up to take 3 pictures in rapid succession with the timer...eliminates a bad photo with someone blinking or bad expression. Screen rotates to let you see what is in frame when you hold it up high to take pictures over peoples heads. Screen also folds in to protect itself while in your pocket. Great price with Amazon.com and fast shipping as always. AA rechargables is another great feature. Don't have to fool with special chargers or batteries. A little larger than some cameras but will still fit in purse or pocket nicely. Flash is better than with other smaller cameras. Put in a 1 GB memory card and you can take many many pictures on your longest vacations. You will love this camera! Nice camera
We are enjoying our new digital camera. It's easy to use (camera and software), and takes a wonderful, clear picture. Great for the price
I have had this camera only for a month but it has been great so far. Most of my experience has been with the automatic settings and the pictures have generally been great. The only problem have been with a few focusing issues but the great majority of the pictures have been excellent. I have not yet started working with the manual adjustments available with this camera so I can't comment on this aspect. Again, it has been well worth the purchase price. Great Camera Great Value
I searched and read a lot of reviews especially on cnet.com (great site). for 7megapix it was a super value. Plus a 4x optical zoom. There were a lot of higher priced smaller camers.. but they were only 5-6 mp. For me i wanted the highest mp. We bough this for my father and I ended up buying one along with my sister. Our family now owns 3 of these. I would recommend a higher sd card. 1gb will hold about 300 pics at the highest settings. Beats Nikon Coolpix S5
I like Nikon cameras because they have a good name and I've never had a problem with them. I was ready to buy a Nikon Coolpix S5 when I visited my local camera store and the salesman showed me the Canon Powershot A620. His main objection to the Nikon was there was no viewfinder. The LCD display would wash out on a sunny day. The A620 has both and the A620's LCD display is adjustable to a zillion different positions. Right then and there I was sold. The A620 is bigger and easier to hold. The hump for the batteries also adds extra finger grip for holding it. The shutter button is large and away from the other buttons. The A620 uses 4 AA batteries. At first I thought this was a negative. But the saleman said it was a positive. If the batteries are dead, in a jam its easier to buy AA batteries than special photographic batteries. He sold me a AA rapid battery recharger which includes NiMH batteries. I can also use it for my Garmin i5 PND (personal navigation device). I have read some reviews that feel a camera that uses two AA batteries is better than one that uses four. Do they realize that four batteries last twice as long as two? The A620 is a 7 Megapixel camera, the S5 was 6 Megapixels. The A620 has a 4x zoom optical lens, the S5 was 3x. I bought a one Gigabyte SD memory card for storing pictures. At 7 Megapixels per picture, it holds 320 pictures. The only problem I have is that I am not familar with Canon cameras and the instruction manual isn't very clear. I've had to figure things out through trial and error. I had no problems figuring out how to turn the flash off as this was identical to the Nikon. One of these days I'll finish reading the instruction manual. My total purchase price for the Canon A620 including the SD card, recharger, and carrying case was less than the Nikon S5 alone. Ease of use
Camera easy to use right out of the box. Very good picture quality. Excellent camera
I did a lot of research on digital cameras before I purchased this camera. I was mainly looking for a good macro setting and the option of manual settings. This camera has both. I also really like the adjustable LCD screen, I get creative with my shots and being able to angle the screen in different directions really helps. The battery life is great, I've taken nearly 500 photos on one set of batteries. There are a ton of settings so you will need to read the instructions. It also has a totally automatic setting which makes it very user friendly. I highly recommend this camera. Excellent Value for the Price
The A620 is an excellent value for the price. This is my fourth digital camera and I strongly recommend it. The camera takes outstanding photos, sports a high resolution of 7.1 MP (great for cropping and/or printing 8X10 photos), is relatively small and lightweight and provides both fully automatic and manual modes. The A620 uses 4 AA alcaline batteries. Battery life is excellent, however, I would recommend purchasing rechargable batteries as this will save you money in the long run. Also, get ready to buy another SD memory card as the 32mb one provided with the camera will only hold about 9 pictures when camera is set to the highest resolution mode. Great camera for the beginner and advanced user. Yes, you can buy a better more capable digital camera, but you will pay much more. This camera fills an important gap between basic entry level cameras and more advanced ones at a price that is fantastic. It's really good!
The camara is easy to use and I can get very clear photos. I don't like very light camaras so this one is very suitable for me. Great for the techno-phobe
Excellent choice for the teen/adult who knows a little about photography, but nothing about digital cameras. I could take photos straightaway, yet 20 minutes with the user manual was also hugely rewarding. Camera is a bit bulky (fist-sized) and like other digital cameras, can devour batteries if one uses the LCD monitor a lot. I recommend getting some Energizer rechargeable batteries. Great camera
The Powershot 620 is a great camera... Lots of range, multi-adjustable viewing screen. It has so many shooting options that I don't think I will ever outgrow this camera. If you are thinking about purchasing one, definitely get a larger memory card-- the one that comes with it only holds 15-20 pics at a reduced size. Excellent camera, especially for the price
My first digital camera....and I love it. Excellent pictures, incredible resolutions, great settings for pets and kids, foliage, portraits, etc. Software was exceptionally easy to install and use. Highly recommend this camera. I guess research really pays off...
A previously owned a Sony DSC-P73 4.1 Mp, 3X Optical Zoom. I must say it's a VERY good camera, specially for the price. Simple, small, convenient. It was my introduction to the digital camera world and I am glad I started out with that model. I learned the quirks and the language of digital cameras. What their strengths were and also their weeknesses. Since consumer electronics' value decline rapidly over time, I decided to sell my SONY off, and buy myself a new camera. I spent over 2 months CONSTANTLY researching digital camera models based on several factors. My priorities were: 1. Under 300. 2. Can record video with sound. 3. It's picture quality has good proffessional reviews. 4. More than 3X optical zoom. 5. Uses standard batteries. 6. Compact. 7. Uses SD memory. I found many partial matches, and a few complete matches. This CANON resulted winner.. and I am glad it did. The few gripes I had with my previous SONY are now gone on this CANON. Picture Quality is SUPERB 99% of the time. Colors are VERY accurate, even with flash!!! Video quality is unbelieveable! I still haven't used all the shooting modes, but every one I use is just amazes me even more. Trust me, I'm not exaggerating on this. Sure, it's not a DSLR - and I'm sure it will never replace one. But for someone like me, searching for a more-than-a-simple-point-and-shoot camera, it's excellent! My only tiny tiny gripe is that it's a bit heavy... I'd say roughly double the weight of my Sony. But not even that is enough to subtract the well earned 5 star rating. If you're looking for a camera and have somewhat the same priorities as I had at the moment of purchase, Go for it!! it's a best cost-benifit goods
although it's still a little bit weighted than I expected, but it is still a very good camera. the only thing I think cause it's heavier is that it needs 4 AA batteries. just as the other canon camera, it couldn't mark the date and time on pictures, the only function that you can mark it is while you print it out. so if you don't care about it. just go ahead and check it out. Love this camera!!
I bought this camera primarily to be used to take photos of items that I will be selling on eBay. The quality of the close ups is awesome. I feel this will help me get my eBay business off the ground. A620 review
We have a small photo business at the beach and needed a small point and shoot camera to always have at hand. The A620 is used to back up our older G5 and the new Rebel XT. It is easy and quick to operate and yeilds a high quality image. Overall, a great, easy to operate little camera for the money. Someone just took my review!! This camera is GREAT!
R. Laracuente, You just took the words off my lips!!! I also previously owned the SONY DSC-P73 as my first digital camera. Because my previous camera was such a GOOD one, I found myself to be somewhat picky before purchasing the next one. Reason I started researching was because my old one started malfunctioning w/in 1-1/2 years of usage. Things I looked for were: GOOD quality images, Video with Sound, uses SD (instead of Sony's annoying Memory sticks), Cheap, and Easy to Use. Since I never used a Canon before, I was worried about the Image quality and ease of use. But with so many good reviews, I had to try it out. This camera just stood out from the REST of the cameras because of it's A+ rating on every site and having the LEAST negative reviews. I admit, I am happy with my purchase. Never knew I could take pictures this GOOD! Negative Side: A/V door is extremely flimsy which worries me to an extent. Still sturdy, just flimsy. Also, the Lens cover on my camera seems a little uneven (Doesn't seem to close as properly as my sony digital). Not sure if it's with all cameras or just mines. Seems to work fine though. Another Quality Canon Product
This is another quality product from Canon. For the price and quality, you would be hard pressed to find any other camera to beat this one. Images are very decent and menus are user friendly. I would have been happier if it was lighter but then you cannot get everything. I have no hesitation in advertising this model. WOW What an Upgrade!!!
Back around five years ago I bought a canon A 20 2.1 mega pixel camera (for about $200 more then this A 620) and it is a good camera, but really only good for good 6 by 4's. So I have been waiting to upgrade to a better camera, with at least 5.0 mega pixels and when I saw this one on amazon a 7.1 mega pixel camera for the price of a 3.0 mega pixel and saw all the good reviews I had to get it. And I am very pleased. This camera is a nice small size, not to small, it has a good feel to it. It has tons of point and shoot features along with some features an expensive SLR would have. You can just shoot on AUTO or you can go all the way to manual. The pictures I have taken so far have been very very sharp, and the features pretty easy to use. I love the color boosting features for high saturation (reminds me of shoot agfa ultra 50 print film (which does not exist anymore) and the macro is fantastic. I will stop there with the features you can explore those yourselves. Let me finish by saying I am very pleased with this Canon A 620 and I would highly recommend this camera and get yourselves 1-2 1 GIG SD cards to go with it. The card that comes with the camera is too small to do much. Canon Powershot A620
Started taking pictures right out of the box - the quality of the pictures is very impressive even in the automatic mode. Extremely happy with the zoom capability of the camera. At 7.1MP, picture segments can be cropped and printed as 8 X 10 while still maintaining the overall clarity. Very happy and satisfied with the purchase and the product! Great camera at a great price
As far as bang for your buck, I don't think it gets any better than the Canon A620. The image quality is second to none, while it also offers an amazing array of features of settings to be as creative as you want when taking photos. It is a little bulky, so if you're looking for a camera to take out on the weekends to clubs or bars, I would recommend something else. However, if you're an aspiring photographer, or just someone who wants to take amazing photos, buy this camera. I would consider myself a novice when it comes to photography, but this camera makes my photos come out looking like I'm a pro. The camera also offers a great macro feature if you're into that. All in all, you can't find a better camera for this price range. Great Camera
I've had this camera for about a month and absolutely love it. We recently took a trip to the beach and I made remarkably clear pictures from our fourth floor balcony. I was also able to get some great night shots of the full moon over the water. If I had more knowledge of the settings, the pictures would be even better. I recommend this camera to anyone wanting a great digital camera that doesn't require alot of photography knowledge. Review from the standpoint of a novice user
This review is intended for people who, like me, are buying their first digital camera after years of using disposables. I can't comment on whether it would suit the needs of experienced photographers. I bought an A620 a month ago, in anticipation of a vacation, and can offer the following observations: (1) This camera is quite easy to use as a point-and-shoot. The instruction manual will have you up and shooting within 5 minutes of opening the box. Understanding more of the camera's features will require an evening or two with the manual. The camera has both a variety of automatic settings (an all-purpose "auto" plus settings for indoor, beach, fireworks, pets, etc.) and also allows extensive direct control of various parameters, which will undoubtedly be enjoyable to learn. In short, this is easy to use immediately but offers plenty of room to grow. (2) Features that are important, or not: (a) Megapixels: 7 megs appears to be more than a vacation photographer really needs -- photos at this level appear suitable for conversion into poster-size prints. However, both image size and resolution can be set lower; a 1 GB memory card can hold several hundred pictures at the 4x6 snapshot quality. (Note that one absolutely must buy a larger memory card than the very small one included with the camera, which only holds a handful of photos. A 1 GB card will add about $50 to the overall price.) (b) Heft: This camera is too big to fit in a pocket, but not at all heavy carried in a shoulder pouch. I found the mini cameras I sampled too small to get an easy grip on. The A620 fits very nicely in the hand and can be gripped firmly (important for non-blurry shots) by the side compartment. The battery compartment and cable compartment doors are amazingly flimsy -- especially when you first open the box, be very careful installing the batteries since the door looks like it will break in a moment if moved the wrong way. The door over the cable connections is simply a cheap fold of rubber, which I suspect will have fallen off within a year. (c) LCD and viewfinder: Not all digital cameras have traditional viewfinders. The A620 does. I think a viewfinder is essential, since the LCD cannot always be viewed, especially in bright outdoor light. Note that the viewfinder on the A620 is slightly offset from the camera lens, so photos taken using the viewfinder will be "off" a bit. This is something one either needs to learn to adjust for, or plan on doing some cropping on the PC later. The LCD on the A620 swivels out, which is very handy. Not only does this protect the LCD (by folding it in when the camera's not in use), but the LCD can be angled in various ways to help take shots aimed low or high, or flipped all the way around for the inevitable self-protraits. (d) Batteries: This uses 4 AA batteries. I used the same 4 throughout my 2-week vacation and they are still going strong. One should get a set of rechargeable AA's and a good charger (this will add another $40 or so if you don't scrimp). I wanted a camera that uses AA's since my main interest in having a camera is travel photos, and AA's are available everywhere. (e) Movies: The A620 can shoot nice quality video, although the sound quality suffers from an unavoidable motor-like background sound. (f) Zoom: Digital cameras advertise both digital and optical zoom. I understand now the difference between the two, and can summarize it in lay terms: Optical zoom is "real" zoom, performed with the lens, and digital zoom is, in effect, an auto-blur feature. I find the digital zoom useful for using the camera in a pinch as a pair of binoculars, but only the optical zoom produces nice photos. This is also where the 7 megs come in useful: photos taken at very high resolution provide amazing detail, so the best way to get a close-up is to combine the optical zoom at high resolution with subsequent PC zooming and cropping. I had hoped for more than a 4X optical zoom, but that turns out to be hard to find on digital cameras without adding more weight than I wanted. (g) Connections: The camera interacts with your PC and TV through cables plugged in on the side. Downloading the contents of a full 1 GB card to my PC via the USB cable took only a few moments. The bundled software is easy to use for storing photos on your PC; it can tell which photos you've already downloaded from your camera. The software includes only a few editing features. For backing up photos onto CD, the bundled software worked poorly, but this task was easy to accomplish with the CD-burning software that came with my PC's CD-burner (Sonic). Interestingly, lower resolution photos look much nicer on a TV screen than higher resolution ones. (h) Fun stuff: There are settings for stitching together landscapes, making sepia and B&W photos, and (my favorite) swapping colors, so you can, e.g. see what your cat would look like if she were the color of your car. (3) Key lesson learned: A nice side-effect of only having 27 shots on a disposable camera was the importance that gets placed on each shot. With my new digital camera, I took an awful lot of bad pictures on my vacation. I wasn't used to the idea that every shot can be immediately checked, and not patient enough in setting up shots in the first place. By making it almost TOO easy to take pictures, a digital camera also makes it too easy not to put any thought into them. (4) Conclusion: Overall I'm very happy with the A620. I dropped a star since I think Canon knows how to build more solid compartment doors -- there shouldn't be anything flimsy on a product like this. Otherwise I think this is a great starter camera, which should keep snapshot photographers happy for a long time. Powershot Camera
This is a great small camera. Very light weight and easy to carry around. The download feature for your pictures is easy. Best . Digital. Camera. Ever.
I had been hesitant to enter the world of digital photography, having only a few years ago broken down and technologically upgraded to a Canon Rebel from my completely manual 5 lb. Mamiya/Sekor. I was pleased with my decision, finding I enjoyed the luxury of internal light metering, auto focus, and built-in shooting modes, in addition to being able to set everything myself in Manual mode. So I decided to look into digital cameras. I chose to stick with the Canon brand and, as a Digital rebel is several thousand dollars out of my range, I settled on the PowerShot A620. I thouroughly enjoy being able to set aperture priority and allow pictures without a flash (but a very steady hand instead). In addition to taking gorgeous high-resolution pictures, it's good to know that I can buy a teleconverter lens, a macro lens, and even an underwater case for the camera, allowing me to upgrade without buying a new camera. Also, I enjoy some of the bells and whistles featured on this camera, particularly the features in the My Colors mode, which let me swap two colors, or choose an accent color in an otherwise black and white photo. While this won't replace my two manual cameras, just as my Rebel won't replace my Mamiya/Sekor, I am completely satisfied and would recommend it highly to anyone looking for a high-quality digital camera that's easy to use whether you're a novice or professional. The best buy I have had so far !
The batteries just never dies. Quality of picture is more than what I have expected. I have had other digital cameras before but this one is the best one I have used. I'm planning to buy 2 more for some friends ! Canon Camera 7.1mp
The Aperture Sensor was not working so almost every photo was pitch black since the lens did not open. I took 28 photos, including the Space Shuttle Launch, Peabody Hotel ducks, Disney area, and friends. Due to the appeture not working, only 4 photos actually took. I inserted the original SD card, and out of 14 photos, only 2 took--it was not the card. It was returned for a replacement, and I'm off to Yellowstone National Park to try it out. The Wolf Camera salesman said it was a factory defect that was extremely rare and any problems always show up in the first 90 days. Super fun camera
I did a fair amount of research, reading reviews and checking prices and finally decided on this camera. The day after I got it, our company sponsored a class given by a professional photographer and she said this was a great camera -- the kind of thing she'd take on vacation, so I felt I had made a good choice. Since then, I have been photgraphing kids and grandkids, as well as the staff and volunteers where I work -- the pictures are great and stand up to being zoomed in on and cropped without getting fuzzy. I love it! High-performance workhorse on a budget
4 AA batteries lasted about 400 photos, a few videos, and a lot of playing-with-all-the-features time. And the camera suffered no ill effects from being dropped and banged a few times at concerts and bars this summer. The camera is a bit large and not as chique as it's wafer-thin competitiors, but it has all the features of those cameras at a 40% discount. Also, while the LCD display is about 1/3 the size of the largest of the wafer-thin cameras, its colors are vivid, and I am able to see the pictures in sunlight. Video and sound are impressive, as is the incredible zoom capability of 7.1 MegaPixels. For example, the small print on a wine bottle 20 feet away was sharp and readable. Great Camera so Far
Upgraded from Olympus Stylus 300 and what a difference a few years makes. Shoots pictures fast, and has an amazing amount of settings. We really like the color shooting mode where on one of the features you can focus on just 1-color and everything else is black and white. Took some amazing red-only 4th of July pictures with my kids. I was worried about battery life since it didn't come with a rechargeable battery but the set that came in the camera lasted about a month taking several hundred shots. Purchased Energizer rechargeables and they are working great to avoid purchasing new AAs each time. There are 2 cons with this camera compared to say the Canon SD450, the first is size, it is a large camera - but it is worth it for the quality of pictures it takes. The other con is the screen size, the SD450 has a much bigger screen size and is much smaller. If you're looking for a great camera that has most of the bells and whistles of this camera but is smaller choose the SD450. If the highest quality shots is your number one priority, then buy this camera. BEWARE LENS MALFUNCTION!
I bought this camera on 6/2/06 and loved it,until today. I was taking pictures of my grandson when the lens began to malfunction. It makes a horrible grinding noise when you turn it on or off and the lens has trouble extending and retracting. I called Canon and it must be shipped to them to be repaired. They only have one service location in the U.S. and they cannot estimate how long it will take. I have to ship it via UPS or Fed Ex and must insure it. I am NOT happy NOW! Someone else eluded to this problem, so heed their advice and BEWARE! so far so good
I used this camera to take pictures at Niagara falls and it was capturing both the people and the background rather well. I am satisfied with it. Great camera, excellent value!
I bought this camera after my older Canon Powershot A85 broke (my fault). It is basically the same camera in terms of operation, but it has some nice upgraded features that I really liked. The moveable screen allows you to easily set up timed shots, photograph over a crowd, or take pictures of you and a friend. The 4x zoom is a nice upgrade from 3x; it does make a big difference, and the 16x digital zoom allows for extreme closeups. Even with the 16x zoom, the pictures come out very clear and well-focused. Another feature I love on this camera is the photo stitch. It allows you to take multiple, overlapping pictures of a panoramic area and stitch them together seamlessly on your home computer. I just returned from a hiking trip to Utah, and I was able to take amazing panoramic photos that were really 12 or 13 pictures stitched together. This camera takes excellent quality pictures all the time. I am extremely happy with it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great camera in the $200 range. The Powershot A620 is great
I particular enjoy the underwater mode that filter out the blue. Of course it has to be used with a waterproof housing. No Image Stabilization -- Show Stopper
I was interested in this camera because of the swivel LCD. It looks really good in all areas, but it is missing a very important feature essential in cameras at this time: Image Stabilization It is making its way into all lines of cameras, including the Canon Elph series. Sony, Kodak -- they are all moving towards image stabilization. I have used several cameras with image stabilization and I will never go back to a camera that doesn't have it. The 2" LCD is also small by today's standards. The Kodak EasyShare One is selling at a very attractive price point right now (< $200, I got one for $149). It has a 3" swivel LCD, and great video mode with high compression and high quality. However, that camera also lacks image stabilization. A camera can have excellent specs in all areas, but if it doesn't have image stabilization, blurry pictures will inevitably result in many lighting conditions. Save your money, wait for image stabilization to make its way into this line of Canon cameras, or check out the many cameras on the market that have this now. The camera was DEFECTIVE!!!
I was so psyched when I ordered the camera, every single day I was anticipating to receive it & finally I did. I ran across the room, screamed & jumped from happiness. Guess what? The camera wasn't even working. I did everything on instructions & installed correctly, even waited for 4 hours to charge lithium battery in the camera, but the lens wouldn't open. No pictures shot. So now, I'm gonna waste some more of my time, finding a post-office, sending an item back for exchange, waiting until it arrives again. It's just so annoying & frustrating! My mood is totally ruined. I'm not even sure if the camera will operate correctly when the replacement arrives & if it will, that it will shoot properly. Very sceptical now. Marvellous little camera
I've spent the last 20 years being an enthusiastic amateur photographer. I currently have a Canon EOS300D SLR but I bought this as it's easier to carry around. My wife has a digital Ixus but I find that too small to hold comfortably and have been disappointed with the picture quality. Overall, I'm very impressed with the A620 so far. Positives : - Excellent photo quality. Easily enough for 10"x8" prints. - Great design ergonomically. It's nice to hold and the controls are logical. - Full manual control is useful together with numerous automatic modes. - It is quite responsive - especially if you pre-focus - Folding LCD is great - Great price compared to my DSLR. (The DSLR cost 5 times as much!) - Battery life with 2500 NiMh batteries is excellent Negatives : - Image noise at higher ISOs - Plastic body marks easily. (Though the DSLR is the same.) Thoroughly recommended. For the price, it's hard to believe how they could improve it. Canon Powershot A620 7.1MP Digital Camera
I purchased this camera based on a technical review of its features I found on the Internet. Everything they said so far about this camera has proven to be right on target and I will repeat their final notation, "Highly Recommended" ! If you're looking for versatile shooting parameters with high and low resolutions, video capability, long battery life, and with a zoom capability up to 16x (optical + digital)....this is the camera for you. Great combination of features and price
I recommend this camera highly. Among its best features at this price are choice of shutter and aperture priority, and the tilting view screen. Its also nice to see a good camera still being made with an optical viewfinder, great for those situations when the view screen is washed out by sunshine and glare. The only reason to pay more for a non-professional mid-size camera is to get optical image stabilization, which would have been a real plus for this camera since the somewhat awkwardly located and designed shooting button has a relatively long "throw" (i.e., travel) which makes it harder to keep the camera stable when shooting. Awesome Camera!
I have been really impressed with this camera. The Turnable screen is great! The pictures come out clear, and red eye is never a problem. Stick with Canon and you can't go wrong!
This is my second Canon Powershot. It is a camera for those of us who like auto focus or changing settings and lens. Pictures are great and easy to download on computer and file. Great Camera for the Price
This camera takes fantastic pictures and it is very easy to use. The 7+ megapixel resolution produces great picutes (and huge files). The more advanced features take a bit of practice. At this price ($220) there are not other cameras that will give you as much bang for the buck, better quality pictures, ease of use, and as many advanced features. I strongly recommend this camera. Awesome Camera!
I love taking pictures although I am not the smartest when it comes to buying the right one. I saw this one and all of its features and knew that I had to get it. I couldn't have made a better choice because this camera is amazing! I'm a big race fan and my pictures from the race are great...you can see everything so clearly, even as the cars are flying past. The zoom, shutter-speed, flash, lighting, and all the other options were perfect. I would recommend this camera for someone whos looking for a good digi camera that is reasonably cheap and takes awesome pictures. Great All-Around Camera!
I love this camera! I was primarily shopping for megapixels, and this camera has 'em! I love that it takes AA batteries, and I'm especially pleased that it takes 4 of them. It's a little heavier than some of the slim-line cameras, but the extra batteries last so much longer! Plus, the battery cavity gives you something to hold onto for more stability. Smaller cameras can be awkward to hold. The swivel screen is awesome, and there's even a button on the back that you can turn it off to save batteries. There are tons of options--settings for fluorescent light, daylight, lowlight, and even manual settings so you can adjust it like you would an SLR. The manual settings aren't good for quick shots b/c it takes some time to get through the menu, but for scenery or still shots, this is a great option for customizing the pictures. Response time on the shutter is pretty quick so when you hit the button, you get your shot. Another great camera from Canon! Such a deal
Can't beat it. All those megapix at such a low price. Does a great job! Better in some respects but not all
After using a 1.3MP Canon A10 for several years, I was ready to own a camera with better resolution. After reading a number of reviews online, I decided on the Canon A620. I have a number of Canon products, including a scanner and a PIXMA printer and I have been quite pleased with Canons customer service, ease of product installation and durability. The only problems I have with it are I have to hold it VERY, VERY steady to avoid blurring and I have to reprogram my preferred settings every time I turn it on. Other than that it takes incredible photos and has a world of features. It is a good value for the money Great photos, great value.
This is our first digital camera we ever purchased and it took great pictures on our vacation. Very user-friendly. Excellent camera for the price
Good product quality, ease to use and I am very satisfied with it performance and quality. I would recommend this camera for someone whos looking for a good digital camera that is reasonably cheap and takes awesome pictures. My canon camera
i have purchases canon camera from amazon ,and i am very satisfied with it performance and quality A620 the new A95??
I just wanted to say one thing about this camera. I do believe canon did a great job following up on the A95. However, what i am very dissapointed in is the construction of the camera. Notice that most digi camera under 250.00 do not offer 7 Megapixles. that is reserved for the higher priced cameras. The reason canon was able to do this is simply in the body construction. PLASTIC - and alot of it. Its flimsy feeling plastic. the A95 had a much more sturdy feel than the A620 especially in the pop out LCD. the cover for the ports on the camera (USB, Power...) is very poorly designed. Its a rubber/plastic type piece that is made to fit over the ports but never seems to want to stay - theres no latch or way to secure it. The A95 had the ports scattered all over the camera, which I liked, it allowed me to have more than one cord plugged into the camera without trying to shove them into one small space all together. the rubber piece covering the A95's ports were alot more effective. I have No idea why they decided to go with the SD memory type instead of sticking with the compact flash. that just boggles my mind. Anyhow... Performance wise the A620 reminds me very much of the A95. the menus are familiar and the options are a plenty. I like being able to control how the camera focuses, where it focuses and the grip/LCD combo makes it easy to take interesting angle shots where as other cameras have the LCD fixed on the back of the camera (how are you going to take that myspace picture without a mirror or flip around LCD screen...HMMm???). The image quality is what you'd expect. Im not sure if the images Look Better but u can certainly zoom closer into them without getting any pixles. I would say it hosts about the same amount of colors. speaking of colors..the "my colors" option on the camera is pretty neat. Change any color to another or accent any color you want. Now you can also set your own white balance (an advanced feature only enthusiests would want to use)...im tired..i have nothing else to say... If you are an enthusiest with a very limited budget I wouldnt look further than this camera. theres no two ways about it. its an amazing price for a VERY versitile camera (most digi's arent even this versatile untill you get to the SLR range.) Canon Powershot A620
Excellent camera. Easy to operate. Instructions are easy to understand in some places, complicated in others. I love this camera!
The Canon Powershot A620 works perfectly for my uses. I was set on the A610 5.0MP, but then realized this is under ten dollars more! So I jumped in and got the 7.1MP. The only thing I am really not a fan of is the flip out screen. In time, it will be a good advantage, I just have to get used to it. The accent color mode is awesome, and shutter options impress me. I took a really cool picture of the night sky with a 15 second shutter and it turned out great. Canon did a good job with this one! Great digital camera!
Lots of options for taking great digital photos. Much easier to use than the Olympus Camedia it replaced. The software that accompanies the camera is very handy also. Good camera, weird transaction
The camera itself is great but the exchange I had to deal with wtih Adorama was beyond bizarre. After the shutter broke I had to send it back to the company and they told me that I;d not have to pay shipping again but then charged me for it. I'm still sorting out the details. Very good result in terms of Clarity & Colors
Really deserves 5 star ...... great performance Thank you Amazon reviewers
I almost purchased another camera that I saw on sale, but I decided to browse and spend a bit more. This is the camera I ended up with (after reading so many positive reviews). The camera takes 4 AA batteries, but the battery life seems really good. I have already taken over 200 pictures with the same batteries. The results that I have gotten are every bit as good as the sample pics on Amazon (if not better). The flipping LCD screen is also nice so I can protect the screen. My only complaint is the limited zoom. It's very difficult to take pictures of small things (bugs, birds) at a distance. Im 100 percent happy with this camera. Without any lessons I am taking professional quality pictures and its very easy. excellent camera - beware of lens attatchment
This is an excellent camera for the price. I enjoy the features - especially the cool flip screen. It is easy to use and takes great pictures. Beware of attatching lenses - the aluminum adapter got stuck to my camera and I needed to return it - it fused with the plastic mount and wouldn't come off. You could try the cheaper plastic Canon adapter, but people don't like them either. I say, stick with the camera as it is - if you want to attatch lenses, get a larger camera. I also purchased a 1 gig card with the camera at a very good price. Easy!
I am a novice photographer and found this camera extremely easy to use and get started immediately. However, it comes with an additional book for for advanced skills that you can grow into. It also has the capacity to add extra lenses and even an underwater case so that as I get better I can expand my knowledge and skill. Excellent Camera, Beautiful Photos
I recently purchased the Canon Powershot A620 camera. I decided on this camera, because my boyfriend has the A610, and it's also a great camera. This one happened to be the same price as the A610, and I could enlarge my photos more so I could use them on the walls of my apartment. I love all the features this camera offers. I have no photography training, but I can now take "art" shots. I took the camera hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, and got some awesome shots. I took the same shot several times with different "filters", and the pictures were amazing! I'm really not a talented photographer. I would recommend purchasing this camera, as I really enjoy it. It's not a tiny camera, but it fits in my purse, so I can carry it around with me. I would also recommend getting a larger memory card. Way more than a entry point - Probably best value by now
When it comes to cameras (same for other gadgets), you always have to choose between price and quality or between size and function, so it's really great when you find that special ones don't compromise any characteristic. That is this camera! is not as expensive (below US250!) and have very good specs (7.1 Mp, 4X optical zoom, 2 inch vari-angle display), is not as big (perfect size for the hand) but have a lot of features (20 shooting modes!). Besides, if you are a newbie and too many options scare you, the AUTO mode and the basic modes are so "point and shoot" and take so great pictures that you'll think you suddenly become a better photographer. Thumbs up Canon! A gem at the right price!
This camera is a little gem. With its high resolution and a myriad of options, it just produces great pictures easily. I love it and I haven't even purchased any lense attachments yet. They made a mistake with the price. First Time Digital Camera Owner
I went to a student of mine for info. on purchasing my first Digital Camera. Along, with his advice and my research into this kind of product, I came to buy from Amazon.com, the Canon Powershot A620. A lot of bells and whistles, but I'm enjoying the discovery of how things work. I particularly wanted a good camera for close-up shots of things I sell on Ebay. Before this; my instamatic never took very clear shots, or I had to wait and use up all of my 12 (minimum) shots from my 35mm camera. I hope I'll have many years with this camera. Excellent choice
I agree with most of the reviewers. My Canon has worked great for me, with good dynamic range. Hey. The 7 megapix maximum value for photo resolution really came in handy on a few occasions- when i had a really detailed scene to snap. Hopefully, you wont need any larger photos to take. The camera was also quite robust against some inadvertant rough handling. The cost of $200-250 seems pretty reasonable if you're getting it new. Great Little Camera
I am a photo professional and I previously used a Canon S40 for small carry around stuff of the kids while travling lite and now this just blows it away. This camera has all the tools you could want with absolutely top-notch quality. But keep in mind its not all about the equipment, you need to know how to use what u got. Dont expect to take much better pics just by buying this camera. you need to be able to take good pics urself. But this camera gives amateur and pro all he would want and it delivers on the quality. No wonder it was rated top camera by Consumer Reports as well as other photo experts... Great job Canon! Canon A620 Digital Camera
This camera is perfect for me. I am a novice and the camera is easy to use, has good manuals, easy software and is OK for for my hands, which are big. I bought a 1 GB SanDisc Ultra II SD card which enhances the storage and is quick. The pictures are very good. Make sure you have a card reader, it's easier than the cable. So far, so good!
I upgraded to the Powershot from a 3mp Olympus. The better quality of the photos by the Powershot is obvious right off the bat - the colors are truer, the subjects more detailed, and the details are sharper. There are plenty of "dummy" settings for dummies like me, but there appears to be enough adjustable settings so that someone who knows more about the technical aspects of photography has more freedom. That was one reason I chose the Powershot - so I could "grow" with this camera as I learn more about photography. The LCD screen is much better than on my previous camera and of course the swivel feature is nice - even if for no other reason is that you can use it to protect the screen when you're not using your camera. I like that the mode control is an easy-to-use dial rather than requiring the user to flip through menu after menu. I need to get into the habit of changing modes for different shooting situations and the accessibility will make it easier for me to do that. As some other reviews have stated - the cover for the A/V outputs is weak. I can get it to close all the way, but I have to mess with it for a seconds. The wrist strap loop also sits too close so that gets in the way a bit. Poorly designed all around there. I have not yet been able to take advantage of all of the features of this camera, but so far I am extremely pleased with my purchase and look forward to using it for years to come! Outstanding camera
I could not be happier with the A620 from Canon. Sleek look, good quality, works great. I'm using a standard speed SD card and its as quick as can be. The flash resets very quickly, and batteries that came with the camera lasted forever, let alone the nice Energizer rechareables I got. I paid $214 here on Amazon and I'm thrilled I got it. Some people say the doors are flimsy, but unless you're an ape and just stab at things, it will be just fine, I dont think they are weak at all. TERRIFIC!
I KNOW I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAMERA ONE MONTH BUT I LOVE IT. THE PICTURES ARE BEYON BUEATIFUL AND CLEAR. THANK YOU FOR EVERYONES HONESTY REVEIWING THIS CAMERA. THEY WERE RIGHT! Wonderful Camera
I am a novice,but I absolutely love this camera. We were able to use the camera within 5 minutes without looking at the instructions. It takes beautiful pictures. The extension view finder is so helpful. It is an easy switch between taking pictures and viewing them without using menu. great value
This is alot of camera for the money. I purchased mine thru Amazon for $220. I'm generally an "auto" shooter. This camera has more settings/options/features than you can imagine. I guess most cameras today pack all these features. I won't use many of them. I've owned one digital camera prior to this one, an Olympus Stylus 3.2 mp purchased in '03 for $300. Good camera but I've passed it on to my teenage daughter. I've owned other Olympus cameras thru the years and have become familar/comfortable with their icons. Switching camera companies takes some getting used to because most of the icons are different; I'm in that stage now with Canon. Furthermore, I am a manual reader. When I buy a new product, I always read the manual so that I understand the overview of the product and its operation. This manual I found complicated and sometimes hard to understand. Nevertheless... In the two months that I've owned the A620, I am impressed with the speed of the camera and the quality and beauty of the photos, which, is really the most important thing to me. I'm going to like this camera more with each passing month. I also like the size. I like having something a little bigger than compacts. It fits my hands and fingers nicely. It's fairly light however, and that's nice. The swivel LCD is a great feature. So far I'm liking the use of standard double AA's just fine. Still using the initial batteries. I agree with other reviewers regarding the flimsiness of the USB door. Overtime I might expect my rating to move towards five stars; but I'm starting at four stars for now. Pleased. We were very impressed
I was a little skeptical of buying a digital camera, since I am a fan of SLR cameras, but my husband convinced me that this was a good buy. We took it on vacation, and I was very impressed with the resolution and clarity of the pictures. This camera also has a good amount of settings and features to play with. One of my favorite features is that you can flip the LCD screen around. That makes it nice for "self-pictures". For a digital camera, it is also pretty fast; there isn't too long of a delay. For the price, it is a great deal. excellent
The camera does everything I expected it to do. Software has some minor bugs. Best value for the money
Amazing. 7.1 megapixel camera from Canon for just a hair over $200 - including shipping. It works great. Has lots of features. Many different options for photo quality. Also, the video mode is much better than my HP digital camera. It shoots just over 8 minutes/gigabyte. Three other modes sacifice quality but give longer shooting time. Includes a cord to plug into pc and one to plug into front of vcr to view video and photos on your tv. Software is user friendly and helps organize photos. Also includes a function where it automatically converts large photos to 600X800 pixes for email. I get tired of resizing photos that I want to email. The flip screen is great for holding the camera high or low and still be able to see where it's pointing. Thanks Canon and Amazon. I have no complaints. Great for kids & pets
Being a mom of a very active 2 year old, I really wanted a camera that would capture my child at play. Although there is still a lag in the shutter, it seems to work better than my Sony. Our first big test was a Wiggles concert. The camera has a kids & pets mode. This mode catches moving objects much better. I haven't gotten the pictures developed yet but they look great downloaded. The down side was after owning the camera for less than a week it broke. A wire in the shutter came loose. Disappointing but Canon is repairing it free of charge. They have amazing customer service which is always a plus. Excellent Camera!
I love the camera. The quality of the pictures are excellent. Amazon was $200 cheaper than the office stores. I would highly recommend purchasing this camera from amazon!!! It is easy to use it was not eat batteries like some of the other cameras I looked at. It is the best deal! High Quality
Versatile, amazing performance and high quality. One of the most professionals digital cameras around. Great all around camera
I recently purchased this camera and have been very pleased with it. The advantages of this camera include the fact that the user can set it to operate in an automatic mode (in which the camera makes all the focusing, shutter speed, f-stop, etc. adjustments for you) or in a variety of semi-manual or fully manual modes. This allows the novice user to enjoy the camera right out of the box, but keeps the more experienced user from getting bored with plain ol' snapshots. Also advantageous are the swivel lcd screen and the optical viewfinder. The swivel screen lets the user view the potential picture at all sorts of angles. This, I have found, is particularly useful when trying to take a timed picture of a group. People can stand in the group and generally check the swiveled-around screen (at least when indoors) to see that everyone will be in the picture. The optical viewfinder helps when taking several pictures in rapid sequence - trying to follow the action in the lcd screen is, I think, more difficult. The shutter lag time (the time between when you push the shutter button and when the camera takes a picture) for this camera is fairly short. There are faster cameras out there, but when you've already focused this camera on the subject first by pushing the shutter button down halfway, the shutter time when you then fully press the shutter button is less than half a second. The movie modes work well, and in the finest resolution mode they are pretty sharp. As far as regular photographs go, the camera takes incredibly sharp pictures. I have found that the pictures are actually better than those taken by my old Pentax K-1000 SLR. The downside to the camera is probably its weight and bulk. It is smaller than an SLR for certain, but bigger than a lot of other digital cameras out there. Unlike most other digital cameras, it uses four AA bateries instead of only two. The batteries last a long time, but the camera does not have any battery power gauge. It does give you a warning when the batteries are low, but when that happened to me it ran out of power very shortly afterwards. I recommend travelling with spare batteries. Overall, for the general user, I highly recommend this camera because of its sharp pictures and great versatility. Worth the pay
I went through the reviews before I purchased this product and bought it from Amazon.com. It's a nice camera, though a little bulkier to handle. Having used Sony DSC P5 for more than 3 years now, this is my first Canon camera and I am very much impressed by the results. One striking difference I found from Sony models is the timer button. Sony has a separate button to choose the 12/10 sec. timer while it's bit complicated and I could not figure it without referring the manual. I got the camera delivered in a reasonable time of about 4 days from the day I ordered unlike Dell which placed my order in their backorder list and put a 10-day wait time before shipping it out. However, I noticed a small issue with the display panel's hinge. The display panel when closed back, comes out a bit and is not getting aligned with the body. Thought of returning this for a different piece but then decided to adjust with it. Really great camera
This is actually my second one of this type of camera, my first was accidentally dunked into a river. I bought it a second time because it was a great camera. Takes really wonderful pictures and it is really easy to use. I also love it because you can hide the view screen and protect it from scratching. It also has a great digital zoom to get really close up shots. I had never owned a Canon camera but I am glad I do now! I do recommend that if you are near any type of water to get the waterproof cover for it. Otherwise, it is wonderful camera! State of the Art
It may be the state of the art, and it's got all the most modern techno features, but it's still slow and blurry in low-light situations - just like all digital cameras. I read the reviews here on amazon, and I really started to believe all the hype. Unfortunately I found out for myself it's not much better than my old Sony DSC - it just has more features. Some of the features are useful, like being able to keep the shutter open quite a bit longer. And then there's that stitch thing, and the color swap - just in case I might want to edit photos in camera, instead of with photoshop on my pc. Most of it's pretty silly stuff, to be frank. However, I satisfied my own curiousity about the state of the art for 200 bucks - not too bad - and found it lacking. I love my camera!
I have always been a huge photograpy buff. It's my hobby. I researched a lot before buying, and was releived that I made the right decision. The pictures I have taken with my camera are beautiful. It has some great features also. I love to shoot in black and white and one color that I have selected. I highly recommend it. Easily the best we had
We bought this abt two weeks ago and since then have been itching to use this. Need to carefully understand the functions to use it to its full potential. But I had some nice moments where we both went aha! The macro is my fav setting. I was awed by some of the pics in the sample images and realised it is very easy to spend an hour with this camera and nt realise it. It would be great with a tripod, coz it has a shaky camera icon which shows unstability and the pic then arguably doesnt look that good. Else so far we have nothing but praise. It looks pretty good too. before this we had all canon cameras, A60, A70 adn then have also used A30 I think. Canon PS A620 (you can't go wrong)
I had read alot of reviews on digital camera sites and had done a lot of research on cameras and this little beauty consistently received 4.5 stars on average with each review. It's easy to use (right out of the box) and takes beautiful pictures and is very comfortable to hold. The 2.5 inch rotating LCD screen is a fantastic feature and the price on Amazon is hard to beat. Took it to Bar Harbor, Maine on vacation------gorgeous pictures! Everything from sunsets, mountaintop scenery,and portraits of my kids. It's a great camera for anyone. Canon camera
This is a great product at a great price, I had priced cameras several places but this was the best price. Delivery was very fast!! Canon Powershot A620 so far so great
I purchased the Canon Powershot A620 based on it being rated #1 in its category by Consumer Reports. After researching price and comparing to other options, I found what I considered optimal value on Amazon. The camera was a birthday present for my wife, who uses it ALL THE TIME, and loves it. I occassionally use it as well, even though I am a SLR "snob". I like the ease of use and the solid selection of features. The high resolution adds to the relevance of the camera, and hopefully will allow the camera to hold its relevance. The only complaint my wife has is that the camera does not have enough zoom, but that was a known going into the camera and a small sacrifice for the other very solid aspects of the camera. I would recommend this camera to anyone who would value my opinion. Outstanding camera
I purchased an A95 a couple of years ago and was very pleased with the quality of the pictures. Since the price was right, I decided to upgrade after reading excellent reviews for the camera. I have used the camera for about a month and have been very pleased with the results. The pictures are very sharp and the movie mode has greatly improved. I would recommend this camera to anyone that wants a very high quality camera at a budget price. "Will probably be phased out soon, so get it while you can!"
This camera is destined to be a standard by which all future higher quality Canon point and shoot cameras will be measured. Simply put, it takes great pictures, the batteries last forever and are easily replaced, and to hold it is to know it's a quality camera. Longer zooms, higher pixels counts, and more appealing gimmicks will soon relegate this gem to obsolescence, so get it while you can. It does all things well. It takes stunning pictures, is loaded with features, and it won't disappoint. Canon got this one right. Camera + Underwater Housing = : )
I have owned a 3.2 megapixel camera for about 4 years. The pentax Optio WR, I have taken backpacking on 4 two week long trips, canoeing and vactions to Europe, and it still works fine. It is a hardy little camera. However, I wanted to be able to take my digital camera scuba diving. There was no underwater housing avaliable for my pentax, so I bought the Powershot A620 for the 7 megapixels and the avaliable housing. I have been very pleased, the pictures are amazing! A big step up from 3 megapixels. It worked perfect in its underwater housing. We went on two dives in Cozumel Mexico Two dives in Grand Cayman and white water rafting in Jamaica and everything is still perfect. Yesterday we took the camera wakeboarding and today we will be diving in a rock quarry in ohio. I love this camera, it would be perfect along with the housing for anyone who wouldnt normally take their camera to these activities. I have been very impressed with the camera/housing combonation. I highly reccommend this camera and the housing. Totally Impressed
This camera amazes me. It's my first "real" digital camera, but I was taking amazing pictures right out of the box on auto-everything. Seemingly mundane pictures of say, a bee turn out incredible when you realize the level of detail allows you zoom in and count the hairs on the bees legs. I'm addicted to this thing and can't wait experiment and learn more about using it. The video option works well also. Obviously you're limited by the size of your card (i'd recommend at least a 1Gb), but for quick movie clips I like it better than my digital camcorder. It saves them as .avi's so they're easily downloaded for editing/viewing on a PC. Pictures are also easy to download at reasonably fast speeds. The available options allow you to customize almost everything, and they function logically once you understand the concepts (ISO, f stops, shutter speed, etc.) The included software isn't as fancy as photoshop, etc. but is adequate for a beginner. I like the fact it uses AA batteries (get some good rechargables while you're at it) so you can just buy new alkalines if you run out in a pinch. Battery life seems pretty good, but it'd be nice if it had a real battery meter. When you get the low battery signal it's almost too late. Some may think the camera is too bulky, but I don't find it too bad, especially considering all the features packed inside. I also have big hands and have a hard time w/ some camera's tiny buttons. It's about the same as a simple film camera for size & weight. The only complaint I have is the flimsy door for the AC/USB/RCA jacks panel. It doesn't like to stay closed on mine. All in all, I can't recommend this camera highly enough. Just wish I'd had it a long time ago. I feel like I've missed some really good shots of my kid growing up. I love my camera
This was a birthday present and I have had it two weeks. I love it love it. Have taken hundreds of pictures this is second digital camera for me. This is awesome camera.....If I could find a complaint which is hard, it would be the side flap to connect cord to the computer it is a bit flimsey.... Review of Canon A620 Digital Camera
So far I am very pleased with this camera. It's been a while since I've taken pictures, but the ease of use, and the ability to delete images which don't come out well, have garned me quite a few "keepers." The ability to download to my Mac computer is a real plus as well. First Digital Camera
This is my first digital camera. Although I love the darkroom, I'd been stuck in it long enough. This camera was a great way out. The 7 megapixels produces great shots and I absolutely love the macro feature as those shots dominate my portfolio. It would have been great to have more zoom...my 70-300mm lens became standard on my Nikon N75. Have not and probably will not use the video feature. Great Buy!
I did research on digital cameras for one that was easy to use and took great pictures. This camera does all that and more! It was a decent price and the pictures that I have taken so far are fantastic!!! Canon A620 - A good point and shoot camera
Using this for almost a month now and thus far i haven't found any thing terribly lacking or wrong except image stabilization. I wish this camera had an optical image stabilizer. It's not that easy to take good photos of moving objects. Other than that the camera is OK. Love it!
A friend recommended this camera to me, and so far I have been more than pleased. I am used to using Film SLR, so finding a camera that is fast and easy to use was important to me. I love that I can change the angle of the LCD screen to get the photos I want without having to crouch down, or climb on something! For special occasions, I will still use my SLR, but for snapshots and outings, this is a great little camera. Nice camera
Great price and takes very nice pictures. Lots of features that I will never use, but nice to know they are there. It's a little clunky at times, but the great pictures more than make up for it. Great camera!
I have only used this a few times so far. I bought a canon because I love my canon sureshot 35mm camera. So far I just love this camera! I have even "sold" it to my friends. It has so many features for the more experienced photographer but has also the auto features for an amateur photographer. I recently took pictures at a lake house for a company picnic and everybody was amazed at how great the pictures looked. This is definately a great buy for the price! Canon has won me over.
I am a novice to digital cams but I did research and the 620 seem to have the best reviews. In fact all the Canons had good reviews. Now I am adding my voice to the courus of praise for Canon. I am especially pleased with this 620 and its fine pictures. While I have a long way to go to learn all its features I can assure you that the auto mode is just great for those that want to point and shoot. Are there any flaws? Red eye reduction isn't working for me but that may be user error. The price is great though and I haven't seen a camera comparable that isn't at least $100.00 more. I highly recommend this camera. Great camera!!!
The canon powershot A620 is a great camera for its price. This is my second digital camera. After doing a lot of research on cameras around the $300 mark, it came to the A620. I like canon, my previous camera was a SD200 2.0 megapixel, 2x optical and an lithium-ion battery. So the A620 has 2x more zoom, 5.1 megapixel more and use standard batteries, which I like since I lost the charger for the SD200. I use a mix of lithium-ion, NIMH and alkaline standard which is so easy to come by and cheap. This the battery from the SD200 about 200 hundred pics, but with the AAs I have gotten about more than 500 pics. I love the different shooting modes that the cameras, I went to the Shedd Aquarium and with the underwater mode, both in pictures and video brought out the vibrant and real colors of the fish. Also even though it seems that canon is getting rid of the swinging lcd sreen, I like it because I can take fun pics from difficult angles and be comfortable. I don't mind the size it can fit in a pocket, it may not fit like the SD series. But I was looking for features that use standard batteries for around $300. Bottom line, it does not have everything like the high end models, but compared to what I had before it is a great camera for it price. I LOVE THIS CAMERA!
This camera is positively EASY to operate and takes fantastic pictures, even for someone who is virtually picture-illiterate. I am thrilled with it. Read another review if you wanted technical details; I can only tell you it's a great camera. Quite a camera
This product has exceeded my expectations. Quite a camera for the price. Good Price for a Great Camera
I thought my rating would help others who are looking for a compact camera. As far I know, this camera is a great piece for the price you pay. Many features will attract anyone, I haven't got chance to try all the features yet. Great point and shoot with basic manual options
This is an "out of the box" review, and I hope to update the review in a month or two. First impressions are all good; I am familiar with Canon cameras and most of the controls were very intuitive. Which is good because the manuals are about as thick as a dictionary. If you use the auto setting or some of the "scene" selections, you will take a great photo. I also purchased the popular Scan Disk 1 gig high speed card and this is the fastest combo I have seen/used in point in shoot to quickly take pictures. The camera boots up very fast. The flash is about average to above average for a pocket type point and shoot, but if you need a robust flash you either need a camera with more accessories or just don't buy a point and shoot. The zoom is a touch noisy as I read in one review, but I really didn't find it a big deal and I don't plan on hiding out in camo for nature photos where a tiny whirl would spook an animal. I love the slightly heavier/larger size myself than an elph or smaller camera...it fits larger hands much better, but my wife can easily use it. The a/v input cover that has been so highly critized is very flimsy and I can see it breaking, but I think if you realize this and take your time using it (no kids) you will be ok. Also, I haven't made it that far yet, but apparently there is an ability to update the firmware with registration, if so, that could be a very nice feature and why I recommend buying electronic products that have been on the market a little while...updates may prevent crashes...we will see. Pros: - GREAT POINT AND SHOOT PICTURE QUALITY - Nice "scene" settings - same outstanding pic quality - Nice selection of basic manual options (F-Stop, Shutter Speed, ISO) - Very nice movies for a smaller cam - Fast - Swivel viewer becomes more and more handy the more I use it - AA batteries and SD card....you can find these items anywhere - Nice weight and feel, easy to grip and hold, but not bulky or heavy (my take at least, others may disagree, if so, go buy an Elph) - Underwater feature and case is COOL CONS: - A/V port cover is plastic and flimsy - Stacks of manuals, not the best written(but the info is there) - Another notch of flash power would be better(but as good as you see in this type camera) - Didn't come with a case! - Lens adapter is getting bad reviews - Accessories are expensive(underwater case and lenses $100s+) - Unless I missed something, there is no hot shoe or other means of pushing up the flash Hope this helps! For $215, it is a great deal on a high quality 7mp camera! Happy
Very happy with this product. For this price it is hard to find a 4X optical and 7.1Megas Pix. It is very easy to use. The outcome is great. Easy to shoot videos. Highly recommend it. Very Good Camera
I am not by no means an expert on cameras. I just wanted a point and shot and this camera does that and produces great pictures. The colours are vibrant and you can get really close to subjects far away. I'm sure that if I read the booklet on how to use the settings, my shots would be even better. But for someone looking for an easy camera with good results, this is the one. If I had to say anything negative, it would be that it did not come with a carry case. Amazing performance
I was stunned at the features packed into this camera. While indeed larger than Canon's popular Elph line of cameras, the A620 is not the tank it appears in the photograph. In giving up the slim design, the user gets total customizability. Whereas minicameras, such as the Elphs, offer simplicity in their "point-and-shoot" design, the A620 goes a step further. Now, I must stress that this camera absolutely has point-and-shoot usability. In fact, the speed at which the thing powers up very much impressed me: from touching the power button, I can comfortably move my finger to the shutter, depress it, and the photo is taken. No more missed shots waited for the camera to turn on! So the A620 does all the slimmer models do, just in a slightly wider package. The benefits, however, are great: 4 AA batteries means greater power and longer life; manual adjustment of settings, such as shutter speed, aperture value, and focus depth; fold-out LCD screen, useful for odd camera angles, such as shots low to the ground (also means the LCD can be protected when camera is not in use; very handy to me, as I bought the A620 to replace my old digital camera, whose screen had cracked while in my backpack!); 4x zoom rather than 3x, means you'll be doing less cropping to get the shot you want--and remember that in digital photography, cropping means a loss of quality. If those facts aren't enough to convince you to accept an extra half inch or so of casing, maybe the camera isn't for you. I for one bought it because it was cheaper than the comparable--and also because it's not quite as girlie. ;) After having it only a week, I was already experimenting with the different manual settings, and found myself able to execute shots simply not possible from using the point-and-shoot setting, such as focusing on obscure part of the picture, or placing the camera on a tripod and taking a picture of the night sky with the shutter left open for 15 seconds. Beautiful! Couldn't be more impressed with this model. Don't buy something simpler and limit yourself! One more piece of advice: I bought the cheapest 1GB card available, about $10 or $15, and it works splendidly with this camera. It's fast as heck, too--so don't be conned into paying $80 for some "X-treme Sp33d" card. another fine canon product
I bought this camera to use as a backup for my digital rebel xt.It has almost the same megapixels 7.1 compared to the 8.2. The picture quality is very good on the 620. The main advantages are the weight differences btween the two cameras. A nice feature is that the lcd screen folds up to protect the surface from scratches and dirt. The a620 uses the sd card that is different from the compact flash card that the xt uses. since I never read the manuals I had to figure out how to use the zoom. All in all, I will probably take the a620 on my next trip to Rio. When you walk with xt with the 300mm lens you can attract a lot of attention. Also, with all of the security at airports it is a lot easier to carry the a620 through security.after all is said and done, I find that both cameras have their place and time.You have conveniece of the a620 versus the versatilty of the rebel xt. I love canon's quality. Pretty Good
Pretty good one,words can't describe it more than I can ;-)Nah im not kidding-its really awesome Good traveling companion
A few days after I bought this camera I took it on a 2 week trip to Europe. I am very very happy with it. It functioned smoothly all the time and I got some great shots. Being able to reposition the LCD screen is a real benefit as you can use it to get a lower angle of view without having to squat down or otherwise contort yourself. True, some of the plastic parts seem flimsy but they only seem that way and everything held up really well. Only problem I had is that the shooting mode dial seemed to drift from setting to setting of its own accord and had to be rechecked regularly. The camera is a bit heavy to carry on a wrist strap. I bought a wide neck strap for it and was very comfortable. Canon Powershot A620 7.1 MP Digital Camera
This is my first digital camera, and I am really satisfied with this purchase. I used the camera in my recent vacation in Mexico, and it was very easy to use (point and shoot), and gave excellent quality photos. I really recomend this camera. Good Buy
Overall a good purchase. The picture quality is really good. Different modes for different settings. You should make a habit to use the different modes to get best results rather than click all pictures on Auto mode. However, I would have liked more zoom capability. Pretty good but not perfect :
The camera works pretty well. Price is nice. If you are looking for no delay after the shutter press, SLR might be your choice. There are many modes to play to create different effects. The best camera, at the best price
This camera has everything that you need even if its your first camera. The auto shooting is great, the macro its the best one I have ever seen. From now on, all my cameras will be Canon!!! I couldn't be happier with this camera
I received the Canon a620 about a week ago, and honestly am astounded by the results. The clarity is amazing, and allows me to zoom in and crop quite a bit and still have perfect clarity. The colors are brilliant, and perhaps the most useful feature I've found is the viewing window can face all directions. I can make it face up and take pictures from ground level or even take self portraits with my kids with the viewer facing us. So far, I honestly couldn't rate this camera higher. Good camera, not as portable
I've generally been happy with Canon products. The A620 is definitely an example with that. The turn-on speed puts my cybershot to shame. The preview has great resolution and all the possible scene types are awesome. I use picasa so not sure how good the combined software is. Complaints: * 4 batteries are heavy! * Bought it for mom and not sure she could fit it in her purse * isn't it about time we have a tutorial come with a camera? * Cybershot came with rechargable batteries that was nice Next best thing to having talent - and a great value to boot!
I bought this camera just prior to going on a sailing cruise this summer. I had a friend walk me thru the basics and took some practice shots, but that was about it for preliminaries. This camera is sooooo easy to use, and the quality of the photographs is nothing short of amazing. I had several of the vacation photos blown up to 16x20 with absolutely no loss of resolution, and after having them framed, they look totally professional. Next use was at a sporting event a few weeks later, my 13-yo took a bunch of pictures at a regatta. While he had a tendency not to zoom enough, the editing software allowed for zoom, again, with no loss of resolution or graininess. The speed was fine for action shots. Took a bunch of nature photos this weekend and they are fine. I have never been into photography before, but this camera makes it easy and fun. I do recommend the 1G card - it has plenty of storage space even at the highest resolution, which I think is necessary. This camera is a steal for the price. Enjoy! A620 Rocks!!!! Good starter mini digital SLR
The canon A620 is a fine digital camera that offers more than your typical point and shoot variety. I've own several pocket size digitals: Sony DSCP10, DSCT7, Exilim EXZ50, Z60; these are all nice cameras but can't compare to the manual settings, and indoor shots of this Canon. I originally wanted a digital SLR, but didn't want to spend that kind of money, yet.... Likes: -Very good battery life (366 shots and counting) for a "AA" camera. I still picked up some rechargeables 2500 mAh. -Camera pictures very sharp; 7.1 MP means lots of options to crop, zoom in, and poster size prints. -Good indoor shots - accurate colors; little noise if camera is set to the right "indoor" setting, unlike those other "pocket" cameras. Needs Improvements: -camera has a more "plastic" feel than my other pocket cameras. -digital screen is small by today's standards. Summary: Not exactly a full size digital SLR (Nikon D50 or Rebel, come to mind), but don't let the looks, and feel fool you; take the time using this camera, testing it's functions and you'll discover what a true gem it really is! No complaints on the Camera
Wanted a better digital camera for a trip to Brazil. Did online research and wanted one around 8MP, but settled for the Canon A620. Was a bit concerned when I got my camera through the mail as the packing was substandard. However, I took around 10 test pictures that looked okay, then went on an 8-day trip to Brazil. Got some awesome pictures...around 300 or so. The macro photo of some leaf-cutter ants also was pretty impressive. The only regret (non-A620 related) I have, is that I had 2x1GB SD cards and the first one didn't even get filled up even with mid-high res photos, and the 2nd card didn't even get used. I was too busy checking things out instead of taking more photos. Oh well! I plan to return to Brazil...it's an awesome country esp Rio de Janeiro. What I like about the Camera: after taking over 300 photos, many with flash, the batteries where still going strong. I used 2500mh nickel-metal hydride batteries. The clarity and color of the pics are very good/accurate, and there was never any hint of red-eye in the people photos, not one! Camera is easy to use and I basically only used the auto, program and landscape modes and still got some excellent shots. I keep the flip screen in the "open" position...can't be bothered with flipping it open/closed all the time. Bottom line: Great camera performancewise, and not too small where it could slip out of your hand and smash onto the ground. Canon should make another similar model, maybe with higher megapixels and dump the flip screen, thereby still keeping the price around the same as the A620. Guaranteed sales!! Very best value in its price range
Excelent camera at an incredible price. It has literally taken me weeks to learn all of its countless features. I specially like the Macro setting which eliminates all need for special lenses when taking pictures of book's illustrations and that sort of thing. Recently took it on a trip to Europe and I can't believe how much more fun it made it. Only downside: the sad look on friends faces when comparing how much they paid for their own, lower pixeled and less equiped, cameras. Excellent battery life too!
I purchased my A620 in July 2006 prior to a cruise to Alaska. I also purchased both 1 GB and 2 GB SanDisk memory cards and 2 sets of Sony rechargable batteries plus the Sony charger. Before the cruise I took about 600 photos on the original charge of one set of the batteries. The manuals say the batteries should be fully discharged before recharging them, so I then made 6 1GB videos trying to empty them. Then I read in the back of the manual that if you primarily use the optical viewfinder and make only occasional use of the screen the camera may take as many as 1500 shots on one set of batteries. So I took the camera to Alaska with the original set of batteries on the original charge. On photo # 1453 the camera beeped twice and put a message on the screen "change batteries" ! I put the other set in and kept shooting. My friends on the cruise were amazed. Most of them had to recharge their digital camera batteries every night on the ship and several of them ran out of battery during the day anyway. Some of the smaller digital cameras were only getting 150 shots on one charge. All the other good things about this camera are true, too! Big prints, no lag, good screen, good flash, Digic II is a winner! Not very good
OK, I've spent years using a nice film camera -- solid body, good, interchangeable lenses, etc. -- so maybe I'm biased, but this camera just doesn't do it for me. For starters, the thing had to go straight from the box to the canon repair center (on my dime natch, as my wife purchased the camera several months before as a birthday present so there was no option to return it to the store once my birthday rolled around, and canon did not offer to pick up the shipping): the image was blurry and overexposed. Now that I have it back from the shop, here's my beefs: a) the viewfinder is atrocious -- only the center of the image in the viewfinder is in focus, with the rest being a blurry mess. b) Pictures are still a little blurry, even at maximum resolution. c) The supplied software doesn't have much to recommend; just a very basic image downloading/viewing program along with a program to stitch images together. Awesome camera!
I'm 45 years old and have owned two cameras in my life. So I guess that doesn't make me an expert or anything. My previous camera was a Canon Powershot film camera, purchased 17 years ago for about $150 at Target. And it still works great. People always have said, "That camera takes great pictures." I felt like a genius, but really just bought it because it was on sale. After finally converting over to Macs and loving the iPhoto software, I decided to go digital. I automatically started looking at Canons because of the years of pleasure my other Canon gave me. I stumbled across this camera at Amazon and figured a 4.5 star average rating with 199 customer reviews had to mean it was decent. And I also read great reviews of it elsewhere. So I decided to take the plunge. Funny thing...I must've got one of the last ones of these that Amazon itself was selling. Because the price on the descriptioin page when I went to put it in my cart was $329.99. But when I added it to my cart, the price changed to $214.99...and I have no idea why. I was worried that I was gonna get some camera that was returned or something, but the customer service rep at Amazon said that that wasn't the case...that mine was a brand new camera. When it came, sure enough...it was brand new. I've only used it for about 5 days, but I love everything about it. Even the 2" screen seems plently big enough for me. The pictures are fabulous. And I was able to start taking pix right out of the box. The only thing I had to consult the manual for was how to set the time and date. Other than that, at least on the AUTO setting, it's just point and shoot. And the pix upload beautifully into my Mac PowerBook's iPhoto library. The best part, in my opinion, about using this camera with a Mac? I didn't even have to load the multiple software packages that came with the Canon camera. iPhoto handles most everything, and what it doesn't I can do in Photoshop. This is a great camera, which I think has been replaced by the A630. But I don't care! I got a great deal and love the A620. The only caveat? Buy yourself a good set of rechargeable NiMH batteries and a quality charger, like I did. Using regular AA batteries may end up costing a lot in the long run. I'd recommend the Canon A620 to anyone looking for a mid-range, quality digital camera. Look around for bargain prices on the web, though. There may be places blowing these out to make room for the A630. Not very impressed at all!!!!
This camera takes decent pictures half of the time, the rest suck!! The colors are off, people look darker then they are. Maybe the flash is not strong enough. I have seen pictures from 4 different occasions, mostly indoor, and 1/3 to 1/2 of the pictures come out right. It has an impressive list of features and I really like the design. I did a lot of research before getting it and looked at all the pictures online, but I am not very satisfied with it. I have used a Kodak, Olympus and a Nikon in the past and liked the picture quality on all of them, but the pictures from this camera do not come close to the other ones. LOVE this camera
I bought this camera about 2 months ago and just love it. It takes excellent pictures with minimal effort. MY last camera was a 3.1 mexapixel Nikon so this is definately an improvement. This camera has a lot of nice features which I am still learning how to use. We debated about getting the Canon powershot A630 but a friend of mine has that camera and I actually think this camera takes better "out of the box" pictures. (Of course, the A630 did have a bigger screen which would have been a nice feature.) We've taken a lot of shots of my daughter who just turned 1 and again I cannot be happier with the results of this camera. I recommend this camera
The A620 is a great camera. I bought it after seeing that Consumer Reports rated it as the best small-scale camera. I've used Consumer Reports comparable (best rated) large-scale camera, and this one in my opinion is just as good for half the price and half the bulk. Enjoy- like it
was encouraged to get it by an in-law. i like most things about it--the definition is great, the lcd screen is neat. i find sometimes the lag time between pressing the button and getting the shot is a little too long! and i haven't figured out how to zoom in to a shot i already took in review mode. Canon Powershot A620
Wonderful camera. Easy to use. A lot of camera for the price. Easy to use
Easy to use right out of the box. Read the quick start manual and was able to start taking pictures and downloading to a computer right away. Has many more features some of which I may never use. Picture quality is very good. Would recommend getting a larger memory card. Highly recommend this camera. Camera
This is a great camera. Very light-weight and easy to hold. It takes very sharp photos. Excellent mid sized digital
The A620 was a replacement for a very dated 1.5MP camera that I use for general shooting and it's a real treat, fast shooting time and all the adjustments I wanted in a digital. It's too big to be called a pocket camera but having the additional controls is worth the trade off. All in all an excellent camera at a real bargin price. Absolutly Wonderful
I have never been disappointed with Canon digital camera's. This new one, The Canon Powershot A620 7.1MP Digital Camera is no exception and meets and even exceeds my expectations. If that wasn't enough Amazon's price was the best deal on the web. This Camera along with Amazon's price can't be beat! Love this camera
This camera is great. I love the children/pet mode, it takes precise photos of my cat. great product, bad shutter
This item is great. I love the how the pictures turn out. They really look nice, and I like that the camera is 7MP. The one tiny problem I have with this camera is that the shutter opens from the middle and it very often, does not open all the way and I have to help it out with my finger. THis isnt that big of a deal but does get teadious. Great all purpose camera
I bought this camera after an extensive review of many types of cameras. I wanted something durable, easy to use, but flexible in that it has 4X zoom, adequate megapixels, and adjustable settings for my budding interest in photography. This camera has them all. Other things I liked: - It takes AA batteries so if you run out of juice, all you have to do is stop at your local grocery store. - It's large enough to hold for those prone to dropping things, like myself. - The settings are easy to learn and numerous - There's so many options. Also, the computer program the camera comes with helps to fix up the colors and brightness quite nicely. - The screen flips out so that you can use it in different ways. My favorite way to use it is to take head shots of myself with friends - you can turn the screen so it faces forward and get a good shot everytime! Things I don't like: - As much as I like the size, it can be bulky for those looking for a slim pocket model. I had to buy a case (Lowepro D-Res 10AW works perfectly!) so it's a little bulky at times. - I've had trouble with steadying the picture when it zooms, but I think that's a universal problem. All around, an excellent camera. easy to use
Being new to digital cameras I was hesitant when I first purchased this camera because of the many options that it has. But as I soon found out it is so easy to use, even if you don't read the manuals. The picture quality is excellent, even when enlarged to 8x10. And it does 2x as many things as similar cameras in the same price range. Great camera
This is my first digital camera. I waited to buy one because I thought it would be hard to use; this one isn't. It comes with 2 instruction books, one a 'short cut' version, the other more detailed. This is a good camera and easy to use. I'm glad I decided on this model. Great Camera
I love this camera.It's easy to use and takes great pictures. I love the features and I can see the pictures immediately. Wonderful camera
I am absolutely happy after buying this product. I was planning to buy this product for long time as I did lot of research before buying this one. I already own Panasonic FZ30 and Canon A610. I wanted one more camera to gift to my brother. It is best point shoot camera and with lot of features. I would definitly recommend others to buy( now A630 is there in the market). I wanted a black color but I think only silver is available I also recently bought Canon S3 IS which is also very good. Canon Powershot A620 has excellent picture resolution
This camera has the feel of a big one and yet it is small enough to take it in your pocket. Easy to handle and excellent pictures. Great Buy
This camera is an upgrade from my Canon A40. This camera is convenient and easy to use. It maintains all the good features of my A40 but improves every one of them. The adjustable LCD display is so useful when trying to take pictures in crowds. You can still see what's going on even if you have to take pictures above tall people or have a limited view. Picture quality is top notch. I have no complaints about the quality of pictures since the new processor seems to have ample power to process the digital images quickly. VGA video mode on the camera is also fantastic. For the casual videographer, I found it really useful since I don't own a camcorder. The only thing that I have concerns over is the construction. It's good but some parts of the case seem to shift a little when held. Being heavy handed I feel like I might be crushing some internal components but everything seems to be fine. This is an excellent, affordable point and shoot digital camera. Great picture quality and features. Such a good camera...
I read all the reviews, did a big research and as said Canon's picture quality is really good. Also could shoot awesome videos and the quality is better than a camcorder. Would really recommend. What a GREAT camera!
I love this camera. From the minute I took it out of the box and put batteries into it, I began playing. I've used most of the modes (including video camera) and have not ONCE regretted my purchase. I've got the auto settings to shoot pictures up to the equivalent of 8x10 with great resolution, and can get a lot more pictures than I thought would be available on the 32Mg card that came with the camera. Because I have 2 children under 3, a 2 year old nephew, and tons of family, I take lots of photos, so I did do an extra splurge bought a 2G card (the SanDisk works great with this camera) and can shoot for days on vacations, and not once need to drop out of the fun to download the pictures in order to free up space. I'm a Canon lover, and after trying out other brands by borrowing friends cameras, found that the quality of Canon products is still as high as ever. Completely worth the money!!! great camera
this is a great camera and easy to use. the camera took great prictures very nice color quality vary comparable to my srl 35mm also amazon had the best price i could find on this camera Great Little Camera
This little guy rocks. You get most of the control and features of the bigger cameras but without the bulk. The really awesome feature that most people seem to over look is the tilt/rotating screen on the back of the camera. I would suggest that you should always buy a camera with this feature. It makes taking so many pictures easy. You can hold it over your head and see what you are taking, on the ground without laying down, and a favorite of mine is the self portrait of my wife and I. Just flip the screen and there you are, compose and shot.(helps to have long arms) Being the third or forth generation of chip for Cannon I am impressed with the blacks in low light. Older cameras the blacks seem to get real noisey. I am not a huge fan of digital zooms but this one holds up ok, but it just can't be perfect. And if you use the right batteries you really can get 300-400 pictures out of this guy. I would suggest this camera over it counterparts up to the 10-12 megapixel area just for the control and the flip screen. To my knowledge the megapixel differance doesn't come into play unless you triple the pixels and even in those cases with most people using just 4x6,5x7 and some 8x10s you not going to see it unless you have to do major cropping. I have also given two of these as gifts and everybody seems to be very impressed with the overall performance. One problem I have with mine is the battery door. It doesn't stay completely closed and the camera shuts off so it is now on its way back to Cannon. Even with that I would still buy another. Hope this helps. "Power" is the key word here
For its relatively low cost, the Canon Powershot A620 could not give you more bang for your buck. Seriously, I continue to be as impressed by this camera today as I was when I first bought it three months ago. The combo of mutli-function still digital camera and surprisingly-effective video capture is unbeatable. It will be months before I even get around to using all of the features of the camera, but here's the lowdown: It's fast, power-efficient, sharp, and loaded with enough features for camera pros to compete with much more expensive models yet intuitive enough to shoot right out of the box. The flip screen is genius; the color replace feature is fun; the video (up to 60 fps) is amazing -- I've shot in nightclubs, at concerts, in natural and artificial light, and have yet to capture a bad frame. Even the audio is impressive. Get at least a 1GB SD card -- hell, spring for 2GB or more if you can -- and you'll find yourself with possibly the most useful mutlifunction digital media recorder under $250. Fantastic camera
This is my first foray into the realm of digital cameras because I've not been impressed with the quality of the pictures i've seen - at least in an affordable $200ish camera. Previously i've owned 2 SLR cameras with various lenses and flash attachments, as I am also NOT a fan of the small point and shoot cameras because I don't like their pictures either. But THIS camera is AWESOME. It takes beautiful pictures in all sorts of conditions on the AUTO setting. It has some really cool features like being able to make the whole picture black and white except you can choose one color to be highlighted. It is so much fun to experiment with. I bought it for a beach and Disney World vacation and i'm thrilled with the results. I took over 400 pictures just on the Disney trip alone! I've had several people ask me if I have a really high end digital camera, based on the quality of the photos and they're always shocked when i tell them the price. I feel like this is a STEAL! I've recommended it to others and 2 family members have already purchased it. It is really a marvelous little camera. The large amount of MP is not typical for this price range and the zoom is more than adequate (that's the one thing i REALLY miss about my SLR is the 300x zoom) but as far as digi cams go, this one has an impressive zoom. I really researched reviews and consumer electronics websites before the purchase. THis camera was highly rated across the board so i purchased it and i'm COMPLETELY satisfied. It does take 4 AA batteries rather than the typical 2, but the Energizer lithium batteries have lasted me thru more than 400 pictures, constantly reviewing the pictures (because they turned out so great, i keep looking at them), using the large screen rather than the viewfinder and constantly zooming in and out and turning the camera on and off. If that's still not enough for you, buy a set of rechargeables. EXCELLENT camera for the money. Digital camera
Amazon's fast service, as well as their customer service, is wonderful. As for the camera, clear good pictures, although it takes 4 batteries. This makes camera kind of "heavy". Canon Powershot A620 7.1
I love my Canon Powershot A620. I brought this camera in July 2006 and was glad I decided on this one. I had a Canon film camera which I was using a my mother's birthday party when my granddaughter decided to open and expose all the pictures. I lost all of the pictures and decided I would purchase a digital camera. I researched Canon cameras for about 2 months and decided on this one. This is my first digital camera and I decided on this one because of the features. I like the color and weight of the camera, it's easy to hold not too heavy. I can put it in a small camera bag and carry it around. The LCD is nice, it allows you to see what you are taking a picture of before you take it. You can take pictures from different angles.It also uses AA batteries which is great. I will never lose any pictures with this camera. I like the way the photos look when you print them. Looks like they came from a photo shop. Images Not Accurate On Screen
I am extremely impressed with all but one feature of this camera. When the image looks cropped perfectly on the back of the camera, the pictures often come back with the top of heads cut off, etc. The view finder is more accurate. I'm not sure why both can't present an accurate image, but it took me a month to get pictures that were as I had wanted. You cannot expect more with the price
I bought it 3 months ago with $210 and have took about 1000 pictures with it. It's not perfect. But it's good and I'm satisfied with it. I don't know what kind of camera will be perfect. My friend has a $1000 EOS but I cannot see much difference. One thing I noticed about this camera is its super long battery life. It uses 4 AA batteries and seems never run out. Satisfied Customer
I'm very happy I purchased this Item this is a great camera I would definetly recommend it. canon A620
Unfortunately. I never received this camera. Although I placed the order back in August, the shipment was post-poned several times. When delivery was post-poned for the last time (for me, at least) on Oct 28, I allowed the order to be cancelled. By this time, this discontinued model was difficult to find, and I ordered a different model, a Kodak P880, from another seller. While the price was the same as offered though Amazon, I did not wish to end up in another delay situation. This situation would make me reluctant to try to purchase similar items from Amazon in the future. My foray into digital photography
great camera
Very good camera. Takes great pictures. Has more options than I need or use. Great Camera
I'm a real estate appraiser and use my camera every day. I have been through a lot of cameras and this is by far the best I have had. Batteries last in it, Photo quality is great for family stuff and it takes a lick-in and keeps on ticken. I love the turn-able screen because it can be shut to keep it safe. Amazon had an awesome price on it and I'm very happy I purchased it. Great camera takes great pictures
This canon product offers great flexibility in customizing a picture and takes great pictures in the automatic setting. It is light weight and small, which means easy to carry around and likely to be carried around. So far there has been nothing to say negatively about this product. The software accompanying the product is great also. great camera
wonderful camera! Many different settings to use and play with. Comes with user friendly manuals and software. I love the view finders ability to swivel completely around. Best buy for price/performance factor
If you love to take photos this one is for you. While it is not as sleek as the T series from sony or the exilim from casio,it easily outperforms them. It also feels good in your grip. It has FULL manual control and 7 MP. I think this will appeal to serious photographers. The menu has plenty of useful features, yet easy to learn. I believe that good user friendly interface is vital to operate a digital camera. The 4x optical zoom is more than enough for most occasions. Image quality is very good/excellent for ISO 50 up to ISO 200. The ISO 400 is also usable if you do not intend to produce very large print. Low light photography is also good (but don't forget the tripod). The reasons that cause me to give it not full five stars are -redeye -no preset sport scene -usage of AA batteries -the cover for digital and SD card are moderate built Small size but works like a professional camera
I've had this Canon Powershot A620 for several month. I also own Canon EOS-20D camera. I love this EOS-20D very much but I don't take it along with me because of its size. This A620 fits in my pants pocket, does every feature EOS-20D has, with a slight bit less quality. Since I am a real estate investor, I carry this all the time to shoot many properties. Its movie function is also awesome. I can take quick family activites without bringing my full feature movie camera all the time. Perfect!
Shipment arrived pretty quickly and in perfect condition. It's been months, and I'm still in love with this beautiful camera :D The perfect camera for a techno-phobe!
This camera is the best purchase I ever made on Amazon! For the price, you get 7.1 MP which is unbelievable. It is user friendly....You cannot take a bad picture with it. I continue to be amazed at the quality of the shots and the ease of use. I bought it sight unseen....I had never even held one in my hands until it was delivered, and I could not be happier. Would definitely recommend to the average consumer who wants a great camera at a great price. The best around
I purchased this camera in a kit with just about all the available accessories. Then, to further the deal, i ended up getting the pricey underwater casing that complements this camera. In a few simple words, amazing. This camera has shattered all of my expectations and then some. I face little to no problem with red eye upon taking hundreds of pictures. I went to the Milwaukee Domes and Botanical gardens and managed to obtain professional grade photo close ups on hundreds of flowers and pictures. With a 1gb sd card (only about thirty bucks outside a kit) you can take about 800 pictures on the highest resolution or about 8 minutes of video. The video is top notch, providing high quality sound and video that is good enough for putting on the television screen. This means if you feel like investing in say a 4 gb sd card, you can have upwards of 24 minutes of video, which is a pretty much all you would need for video recording (you'd be surprises how long 24 minutes is when you are playing it back on your computer) The battery life is amazing. Upon taking it to the gardens, the domes, Noah's Ark (to test underwater), a nearby park, a few other test runs one takes when they get a new toy, i finally managed to wear out the batteries that came with it. After that, I started using rechargeable batteries that came with my kit. I charged them once about three months ago, and I am still using the camera on there first charge after two months of camera use. The LCD screen seems a bit fragile, seeing as it is not completely attached to the camera from all sides (for its swivel feature). I have really only had a use for the swivel feature once with all my shooting, but it is nice to have and I wouldn't have it any other way. The one or two disadvantages is no internal memory, so if you forget to put an sd card in the camera, it doesn't function at all. Also, it isn't a small camera. Which means investing in a good case is a smart idea, especially if you got all the accessories and want to use most of them. (The one that came with the kit is lacking) With respect to the attachments one may think about getting with this camera, the filters are nice. there is a uv filter, pl filter, and another filter. The HD and wide angle lenses are lacking in practical use for the computer. They don't seem to help very much unless your intent on getting a full landscape picture that doesn't already turn out nice without. The other problem is that the flash produces a very pronounce shadow over the corner, meaning you have to turn the flash off if you are ever using any of the filters or lenses. (in other words, they can only be used in well lit areas). The stand that came with the kit is just some small short thing with bendy legs, not really useful for portraits, but pretty useful for trips if you want something to take a steady shot or if you want to be in your shot. The underwater camera case is nice, and unlike the filters and lenses, it comes with a flash blocker that keeps the flash from casting a shadow (unfortunately you can't use this for the filters and stuff). The casing is pricey, but if you consider they fact you can take very high quality underwater picts without having to buy expensive disposables and movies too, its worth it. Back to the actual camera, it has a large degree of modes, functions and speeds. For less experienced people, you can use the 5 some modes for auto set features. These include an in camera stitching functions for extreme wide angle views. What is does it takes a picture, then places the edge of the picture next to the screen of the current camera view. This allows you to line up your shot and not make any mistakes with the stitch while taking the adjacent pictures. For those who don't know what a stitch is, a stitch is taking two picture side by side, then using a program to match them together, thus giving one continual shot. For more advanced users, you can manipulate hundreds of functions from how rapidly it takes photos to how long it get the image of the photo. You can also manipulate lighting, flashes, resolution, and a 100 other things in another five settings that range in what they specifically target (one mode concentrates on shutter speed, another concentrates on something else. You can also take sepia, black and white, and even underwater picture settings(a setting designed to decrease the blueness of water while using the casing). Also, the close up feature is very good, which allows the picture to adjust with every picture distance to give the optimum clear picture for close ups. (I use this extensively). Long story short (although it already is pretty long), this camera is definitely a great camera that anyone could find a great deal of uses for. I use it for everything and it has never given me any trouble. I have had it for four months and have not once come up with any major complaint. It still works fine and does not give me any problems. I come up with some of the most professional looking pictures one could expect in a high quality photo journal and its a camera that is not very expensive for what you get. Careful!
Overall i find the camera to be a well balanced product. It looks nice, is easy to operate and does all it is supposed to do. The weak points are the cheap plastic cover for the accessory cables and the lack of a proper lense cover. Pity to finish off such a nice camera in such a cheap way Love it
This is a great all round camera has a little problem taking night pic but still love it. Canon Di9gital Camera
The camera has many features, perhaps too many for my purposes. The viewing screen could be larger. I would prefer a camera that is less bulky or cumbersome. After purchasing through Amazon a local retailer advertised the same camera at the same price. All around good purchase
I have owned three camers before this one, one of them was also a digital. I could never get good pictures out of the prevoius ones and didnt know if it was me or the cameras. The price was right and we took the camera on vacation one week after purchase. It was easy to use and the pictures were great I would reccomend this camera to anyone. Good for the amateur who wants to fex their digital photo skills
It is a good camera for an amateur who wants to learn and use the photography skills they have learned. I have used it for professional work, protraits with pretty good sucess, however, down sides are that it does not connect to lights and the focus seams soft at times. Shutter delay is not bad but hard with children. Their looks change very quickly. It works well to learn on and is very portable for someone who likes to take a camera where ever they go. Batteries are readily availble/ and you will need extras/ try the lithium aa that seams to be the best option even though they are more expensive. buy a 1g sd card/ don't waste time with the smaller ones, the 1g is worth it. If you are looking for something just to take pictures of the kids and family and never intend on blowing them up larger than 8x10 you don't really need the 7.1 mp digital camera, try the next model down. The options are fun to experiment with and that is mostly what I like to do with this camera. Manual focus on this camera seams like a joke so don't count on that, but the other settings are standard. The video part is also lots of fun for me as I am used to only still photography. I bought this camera as an step over from film, the next camera I buy will be the 30 D to further my professional work. If Photography is one of your favorite hobbies then this is a good camera for you. You will learn and love it as you can get good pictures. fun digital camera
I was afraid to buy this product, because I have no experience with digital cameras. My husband wanted one, so I thought it would make a great gift. It wasn't hard to learn to use and takes great pictures. I've made 8 1/2 * 11's with it and they were perfect. I would suggest buying a larger capacity memory card, as the included one is filled up rather quickly. It's pretty well priced, and it is a good quality camera. Canon Powershot A620 Digital camera
I like this camera. However, I have much to learn before I become an expert with this complicated `Automatic' camera. I continue to learn about the many neat features it has. I have not yet been disappointed with any of the hundreds of photos it has taken. I find that most photos become a very large memory j-peg file, much larger than the files produced on my first digital camera ( 3.1 megapixels ) I have found that the batteries last much longer than on my previous camera. This camera uses four `AA' batteries while the last camera used only two `AA' batteries and they discharged quite fast. MY previous camera would shut down the moment either battery dropped to 1.4 volts. I have yet to see if this camera does this....I am still on my first set of batteries. The only thing that I was a bit disappointed regarding this camera was the flimsy plastic cover on one end of the camera that covers the USB connection. This cover seems to always be open and I latch it. I fear this plastic piece will soon break off from use. The camera is nice to handle; it is well designed to fit in your hand. With seven megapixel resolution, I wished it had more optical zoom than 4X, but then the low price of this great camera reflects the limited zoom capability. Great Photos
Took Alaska cruise 1 wk after purchase. Most of 500+ photos are great considering most were from moving train, bus, or ship. A620
I have this camera for 6 weeks.Great right out of the box. No problems what so ever.For the price this camera takes amazing photos.I never had a digital camera before.After reading the instructions i started to take photos. Amazing is all I can say. Even on auto it takes great pics.I would recomend this camera highly. I would give it 10 stars if I could. Powershot A620
Couldn't be more pleased with this camera! Vibrant colors, excellent automatic exposure with plenty of manual settings for those difficult shots. Only good things to say about this camera
As a former newspaper photographer, I own several expensive cameras, including a Nikon F5, two Nikon N90s', a Nikon D2h and an Nikon D70 and several expensive lenses as well. I always like having a camera with me whereever I go, and frankly, it is chore lugging one of those around just for the sake of it. So I researched digital cameras that might give me enough quality and flexibility to please me and save me all the hauling. As a Nikon guy I checked those out along with a few other brands, but got caught up in the reviews i read about the Canon Powershot A620 and bought it on Amazon.com. I am so happy that i did. It is a wonderful camera. I bought a Tamrac bag that seems to be made for it a Crucial SD usb card reader and a 1 GB card and i have studio over my shoulder if i am anywhere near a pc. I am totally impressed with the image quality and the control I have over everything. I usually shoot in shutter priority mode in superfine quality large and for most flash shots, undercompensate 1 or 1 1/3 stops on the flash and the results are outstanding. I have a wall of 40 8x10s and you couldnt tell the photos from the digital slrs from the powershot. it so easy to use. I recommend it (and the 630 and 640)to all my friends and colleagues, some of whom will be shooting in program or auto modes for sure. The zoom is ample and digitally at low iso's can get extremely close with good resolution. The newer models, the 630 and 640 are tempting bc they are 8 and 10 megapixels vs 7.1 and they have a larger lcd, 2.5 to 2.0 but everytime someone offers to buy my 620 I realize that I can't let it go. It's just too good to give up. I don't see it for sale new on Amazon any longer, so maybe the new ones are what you may be looking at, and if the powershot 630 and 640 are really the 620 just evolving even more, then I dont imagine you could go wrong. Nice camera at a very reasonable price.
I was very pleased with how easy it was to use this digital camera in addition to the versatility and features that were included. The pictures we have taken look clean, sharp and clear. The colors interpreted by the camera have been quite accurate so far. We choose to purchase this camera after researching and comparing it to many others DC's in the same price range. It has also recently been rated highly by Consumer Reports buying guide. A terrific digital camera for the price! Nice camera
A620 is my first digicam. It's nice, easy to handle and takes great photos. The 7.1 MP effect is visible when you enlarge the photos..you get crisp and clear photos. Good photos; minor probs with camera
This camera takes great photos. It is a convenient size and the 4AA batteries last a long time. They are easy to change and you can buy them anywhere...you don't have a charger which is handy if you are taking a trip to the boondocks. It's not too big and not too small. What I do not like about it? The SD card door is very flimsy......I'm almost afraid to open it in fear of breaking it. The WORST thing about it is the dial on top of the camera (for the photo mode - green for automatic, etc.....) seems to turn by itself. I must bump against it very easily and never realize it has changed. I HATE this about it! What I LOVE about it is it is CANON. The best brand for cameras. It is not an SLR and won't take pix like one but it is convenient, easy to carry, and takes overall great pictures. I would prefer a waterproof/beachproof/weatherproof version of something similar......I used to have an Olympus Stylus film Epic & this replaced it but chose Canon this time. An Affordable Gem
I am quite happy with this camera. I initially purchased it to snap shots of subjects, mainly landscapes, to paint later. Well, let's just say I haven't picked up my paintbrush or mixed any paint since I've had this camera. I believe the reason for my deferment is due to the surprisingly wonderful photos I've taken. This camera has many different features to play with; one of my favorites is the color accent. The side handle and the swivel LCD lens makes you feel like you're holding a camcorder, but allows you to shoot from positions that may be tough to achieve with more basic cameras. The LCD lens also comes in handy, as a viewer for self photographing. Also, you have the option of using other lenses and flash, which of course are to be purchased seperately. The software it comes with allows for easy transfer of photos from the camera to your computer. If you're a novice or a photographer on a budget, I think this camera can help you to capture many spectacular moments. Well...at least in my opinion. Great choice for the price and quality.
I have only had the camera a short time and haven't used many of the features but it is easy to use and the pictures are beautiful. One important thing I must add is that I lost the CD that came with the camera that is needed to download the pictures to my computer and I contacted Canon via email. I received a response the same day and received another CD via expedited shipping from Canon within 3 days at no charge. I am SO impressed with their customer service that I will never buy from anyone else again. Canon Powershot A620 7.1 MP is a great deal from Amazon
If you are in the market for a reliable camera that takes great pictures, the Canon Powershot A620 7.1 MP with 4x optical zoom is it. It is easy to use, very accurate, and has such great color. I download the pictures directly to my computer and print the pictures on my photo paper and they look as good as as sending them off. I have no complaints about it and I love the fact that I can make action video's with it, it is a fun camera. Very Reliable and easy to use
I have had this camera for several months and I have traveled to two continents with it and I took it to sea for two weeks. The camera works great and I could not be more happy with it. The video is very clear and the speed and accuracy is very good. The batteries last a long time and the case is very durable (I have managed to drop it several times). With the quality set for superfine and medium print size with a 1GB San Disk Ultra II SD card, I get over 1,300 pictures or over 30 minutes of high quality video with sound. Down loading to my computer is fast and easy. Superb Camera - Flexibility, Value and Quality
Canon's Powershot A620 has been an excellent camera, I've using it over the last 2+ months. It was brought as a replacement to my Canon A95, which I gave as a gift to a someone - another good camera. What best stands out to me is that, it is easy to use and has the functions that you can get creative with. The 2 feature that interested me intially are the flexible view finder and using AA batteries. I can use "AA" batteries and not be dependent on any custom made batteries and on trip away from home I can either standard rechargeable AA or buy a set in case of emergencies. The flexibile view finders is great when you want to get creative. Say you're at Trevi Fountain in Rome, and you don't have much room to move back and get a wide shot, well just bring the camera close to the ground and viewfinder turned up - shoot. Pictures have always come out right - so I can't complain there. Nice, solid machine. Nice product, does the job nicely . . .
Easy to use, takes great photos . . . I love it!! Highly recommended
I have used this camera now for almost a year, and it is an excellent camera. The picture quality is excellent with accurate color and sharp images. I have not noticed any purple fringing. The barrel distortion at wide-open can be seen if you look for it, but is not noticible in telephoto (this is typical of all telephoto cameras) It is fast, especially when using the continuous shooting feature. I have been able to get good pictures of the kid's basketball activity at ISO 200 in a fairly dark gym without the flash by using the continuous shooting. This model has a huge advantage over the 540 because it has 4 AA batteries instead of two. As a result, the flash powers up quickly and allows you to take shots without waiting for 10-20 seconds. It also seems to last forever with 2400 mAh ni-mh batteries. The LCD display is easy to see indoors and out and has one of the best features of this camera, something that all digital cameras should have. Being able to rotate the display so that you can hold this camera over your head and over the crowd and still see what you are shooting is very useful. Point and shoot automatic mode works great, but I usually use the A, or aperature priority mode. There is visible noise in the images at ISO 400, but it's a good thing to have when shooting in dark places where other cameras won't let you get a shot at all. The flash is positioned off to the side enough that you won't always get red-eye, but not enough that red-eye won't be an issue in some of your pictures. (Photoshop Elements works very well for eliminating red-eye) This camera has a mode where you can take a series of pictures for a panaramic shot and then stitch the images together later. It is EXTREMELY useful and if this is something you do, you will be ecstatic about it. The only software I have used that comes bundled with this camera is Photo-Stitch, and it works very well and even allows you to make a QTVR movie. If I were a realtor, I would use this feature for clients. I use a SanDisk Ultra II 1gig SD card with this camera and they work together well. The documentation books that come with this camera are very good and explain the features in a way that makes them understandable. They also give tips on taking good pictures. There is nothing at all about this camera that I do not like, and I have used it extensively. I have owned three other digital cameras, including a truly awful Sony W-5 and I cannot say the same about them. Large and Lovely
While somewhat ungainly in shape, this is a marvelous technical camera. It takes excellent pictures, saves photos rapidly, cycles quickly to allow rapid photography, and is more frugal power wise so batteries take more photos. Its movie mode is so good, it competes easily against many digicams, but in a far more portable size. The movable LCD viewfinder is as effective as the legendary rotating lens made famous by the Nikon coolpix. Over 6 months old, my camera has taken some abuse and is alive and well. Some users have warned against jamming the lens mechanism, so I've taken care to insure the lens shaft is free of dirt and moves freely. The built-in instructions are easy to understand, but the camera falls short of 5 stars because one needs to read the manual to understand the fine nuances of programming this camera. Excellent Deal
This Camera take a good looking pictures. I still having problems to take some night pictures, but it seen that some adjustment to the pictures properties are required to take this king of pictures. You have to read the manually carefully and made some test before you launch to take good pictures seriously. This is really a good choice if you are looking a medium level camera that take great pictures in several environments. Awesome Camera
This is the best $300 camera there is, hands down. If you really need a higher ISO camera, there's a new Cannon that does it, but since it has the same CCD as the A620, it's just opening up an entire world of pain for you (in low light settings, color noise goes up exponentially as it gets darker) that you might be tempted to take advantage of. Don't. I play with light settings constantly, and often settle on ISO400, since it seems to take the best pictures, but when you come back home and look at it on the camera, it's noticeably very noisy. Love this camera. It gives the perfect mix of automated camera settings and the power to play with everything. I am pretty picky when it comes to how the light looks in my photos, so I love how I can set certain settings fixed (like aperture or exposure) and then let the camera figure out the rest, letting me create exactly the kind of effect I want for a series of shots without having to spend a minute fiddling with the camera before each one. Auto mode is kind of all-right, but generally I set the camera once for a certain light level, and then leave it in fixed aperture or fixed exposure mode for the duration I'm at a place. Love this camera. Replaced my Kodak Easyshot with it, which took terrible terrible indoor shots, and have never looked back. Canon Powershot A620 - Great Camera!
I've had MANY digital cameras over the years... probably 11 digital camera's since 1999. In that time I've learned what I do and don't like about digital cameras. My issue has always been balancing performance, features and value. The Canon Powershot A620 fit my needs perfectly. Some of my requirements fulfilled by this camera: * Great picture quality * FAST: Startup, buffer, picture to picture, flash recharge, etc. My wife demands this even more than I do now that we've got kids). * Takes AA batteries: My brother and I debate this all the time (he's always had the Canon S series cameras with the proprietary lithium battery). He says he likes how long his batteries last. I like using cheap, always available AA batteries... especially rechargeable ones. * Sturdy: My wife would be using this camera with kids pulling on her all the time... the camera's going to eventually get some bumps / drops. * Works with a program I found online called Cam4you remote: This program let me use my A620 as a VERY high resolution web cam. No need to buy a second web cam that would end up having crappy resolution. * FAST... yeah, already mentioned this, but other than the Cyber-shot DSC-S600 this is the fastest camera I've owned. * Battery Life: Very competitive and beats most other camera's I've had. Only complaints about this camera are: * A little bigger than we would have liked, but other features outweigh this con. * Wish it only needed 2 AA batteries instead of 4. This would have made the body smaller, but I'm guessing I would have to give up on speed / length of battery life. Nice little camera for travel
I love this camera. It is compact, fits nicely in your hand, with a comfortable grip. I carried it all around Italy, with just the strap around my wrist and it hanging loosely in my hand. The swivel monitor is great for getting hard to reach shots, like over peoples heads, or around a corner or over a balcony. You can always see what you're pointing at in the monitor, even if you can't see it with your eyes! The photos are crisp, clear, and with accurate color. The only glitch I found was a user error which caused me to delete my pictures twice. I thought that "format" meant to change the size of the picture resolution, and when I hit "ok" it totally wiped out the pics. I think it should have a "are you SURE you want to erase the contents on your camera?" message to prevent this from happening. Zoom Ex software sucks
The camera is great and takes great photos. Many here have already said as much. My beef is with the abhorrent software that Canon provides. It takes me a dozen tries just to download images to my computer. I may be no Alfred Einstein (sic), but I am a computer professional. I've never dealt with software so completely unwilling to cooperate. It doesn't matter how great the photos are if you have to struggle to get Canon software to download images from your Canon camera. First, if Canon would see fit to make the A620 look like any USB memory stick, I'd just drag and drop the images to my hard drive. But it doesn't look like a memory stick, so you have to use Canon's software to move images to your PC. Second, the software repeatedly tells me that the camera is no longer available and to check my USB cable. Wrong! My cable is fine and the camera remains powered up. The software is simply crappy. I uninstalled the software, cleared everything "Canon" from my registry and reinstalled but to no avail. Third, when I tried to get support from Canon's web site, guess what? There is no support for the A620. So, I tried to contact Canon, and guess what? They are experiencing technical difficulties, so I can't even get an e-mail address or phone number from their web site. Customer service? I don't think so. This is absurd. If I could, I'd return the camera to Amazon and get my money back. quality picturess, easy to use
I am a basic camera user--I know just enough to be dis-satisfied with run-of-the-mill point and shoot cameras, but not so much that I need or want something fancy and advanced. Mostly I need a camera for point and shoot convenience, though I sometimes get artsy and experimental. I've found that the Canon A620 fits both of these needs. I have small hands, and the camera fits well. It is a little heavy and too large for pockets (at least for me--my boyfriend, however, has no problem carrying it in his pockets). I haven't yet learned how to use all the options on the camera, though I like those options because I feel it gives me room to grow as an amatuer photographer before I invest in a nice SLR. Having an LCD screen that folds out of the camera body and rotates around has been fantastic for taking shots at awkward angles without hurting my neck, and for "seeing" if a shot is worth it while holding the camera up over my head (over crowds) where I could not see if I were relegated to a fixed LCD screen. Picture quality is tremendous in many different lighting situations, and I've been able to blow several photos up to 8"x10" with no problems. My only complaint is that the loop for the wrist strap is extrememly close to the little plastic door that covers the USB port. With the wrist strap attached, it can be difficult to open the cover. Also, said cover feels a bit flimsy. I certainly recommend this camera. Great camera
I haven't learned al the features on this camera and doubt that I will ever use them, but it is a great camera. The resolution is great. The multiple-position LCD screen is handy in some situations. The speed is tops. Battery life appears very good. I got about 150 shots plus playback and time spent on various camera adjustments on a set of batteries the first time around. Maybe the camera gets even more shots on a set once I learn more about using it. I like the feel of the camera. It is a bit heavier than other similar items, but I like the substantial feel. I keep it in a Canon case on my belt, and just have to make sure it doesn't drop off the belt in the toilet. Great Camera at a Great Price
I bought this camera as a second camera for traveling. It is fantastic! The picture quality is great, the first set of batteries lasted the entire trip and even my husband could figure out how to use it. The only thing I needed to purchase was an additional (much larger) memory card. I have always owned Canon digital cameras and see no reason to try anything else. Canon makes great digital cameras and I actually prefer using this camera to our digital Rebel for many of pictures we take while traveling. What an incredible and fun tool is the Canon A620
The best digital camera value one could buy at the time, July 2006. The 620 lives up to all the hype. At the time of my purchase, Amazon listed 15 reviews and all 15 were positive. My wife purchased an Canon Digital SLR around the same time and the quality of photographs from my little 620, set on auto, is about the same. One day, some years down the line, I will feel limited by the constraints of this camera, but that day has not come yet. However, I did notice that Amazon raised the price of the 620 about 20% and the 630, which looks the same, but has nearly 15% better resolution, is priced a few dollars cheaper. I have thought seriously about buying a new 630 and giving the 620 to my favorite nephew. The Perfect Intermediate Camera
This camera does it all. It will let you take professional quality pictures that compete with expensive DSLRs. It is small enough to enjoy on a holiday trip, and it is loaded with almost every feature a digital camera can have, including a flip and swivel LCD, and a USB cable to download your photos directly to your computer. What it is not, is pocket-sized small. It is just a little bigger than the SX series. It does not have the super fine quality of a DSLR (sensors, lenses, etc.) that is needed in professional use. I take hundreds of super fine quality shots on a single 1G SD card. After downloading them to my computer, the card can be errased and start over. This is the most fun, or serious, photography can be. NOTE: I paid $207 for my A620, which made it an extra special value. Excelent
I'm a Canon fan. What can I say... Great amateur camera. All the modes and features let you play almost with no limits. Picture quality great and I think it's a reasonable price-value ratio. My first digital camera
I love this camera! I know that some may think it is not as good as other more expensive cameras, but it is my first digital camera and it is all I could hope for. It is easy to use and has nice features like different settings for the beach, snow, indoors, kids and pets, night, fireworks, etc. Good price too. Powershot
This is a great model! I use it for both vacations and work. It has many features that you would actually use. If you are looking for a very slim camera this isn't the thinnest you'll find because it does take batteries. I personally find a camera that has some place to hold it is better for shots and comfort. Overall it is a great deal and a great cannon product. I love it! Rated #1 by Consumer's Union!
Purchased this as a replacement camera for an older model. Have used it for a couple of months now and am very pleased with the pictures taken. Easy to use as a point and shoot, but has the option of changing settings for professional results. Faster than A95
I bought it to upgrade my A95 and Im very happy with it, this camera is faster. Almost the same buttons positions and same configurations, you don't have to learn new shortcuts for this model if you already know how a A95 works. Very good image quality and a bunch of functions In video mode you can use the Zoom and in the A95 you can't. When you start a function it cames with a little animation in the screen NICE!! great camera
I was looking for a compact size digital camera with flexibility of manual controls. This camera has everything that I could have ever hoped to have in such a camera. Works great with Phoenix digital slave flash to take excellent night photos. GREAT CAMERA
This is a wonderful camera. It has soooo many different options and the directions are easy to understand. I use it everyday with my family and the pictures come out beautifully. The screen is great and it flips and moves around. Excellent
This is an excellent camera. It was my first camera, and I loved its feel, features, and functionality. I do have to admit, this little thing was what got me motivated to get into photography as a hobby, so after a half-year, I jumped up to the more expensive but higher-quality DSLR range. For those who want to take photography seriously, this is the perfect camera to start off on. Or, for those who want a simple point-and-shooter that packs a lot of punch, this camera succeeds there as well. Some other thoughts: - Battery life was stellar, even on cheap alkalines - Zoom was very decent (4X), but don't use the digital zoom - My Colors modes were nice, but remember that they're permanant (a picture taken in black and white will always be black and white) - Tripod mount was plastic, but for the little tripod work I've done, I didn't seem to mind or notice. - The lens motor isn't very loud, which is a good thing. - The little "beeps" and shutter sounds can be customized or muted. - Don't buy accessories for this, they're not worth the extra $. If you ever outgrow the camera, save up and look into getting a fancy, sub-$1000 camera instead of trying to add on to this. This camera does a great job at what it tries to do, but fails somewhat with the add-on lenses (that require a hood and distort quality), filters, etc. Overall, I highly recommend to all (there's a newer version out, I think.. A640 or A710; I'm not sure which is more comparable to this, as I'm not sure what the feature changes in the A700 line are.). However, if you're taking photography more seriously and have some experience, then by all means save up and go with a DSLR instead (or buy this as a back-up camera). | ||