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Canon - PowerShot 7.1MP Digital Camera - Silver
Average customer rating
4
(43 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 43 reviews
5 Stars
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74%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot 7.1MP Digital Camera - Silver
Customer Rating
5
I LOVE THIS CAMERA
on January 9, 2011
Posted by: Photo noob
from PA
The canon A560 was my very first digital camera when I bought it in 2007. I researched and bought and returned so many cameras trying to find one that I could be happy with. I bought this camera and have REFUSED to give it up. It is finally on its last leg and I still cannot find a camera that compares to it.
I have used it to take photos for friends and no one can tell that they are not professional photos!
It does not have a bunch of bells and whistles, but that is fine with me. I need good quality photos, not whistles.
It is easy to switch modes, it is easy to get good resolution, the zoom on this camera and the quality in the zoom is unmatched. I will mourn this camera when it finally stops working.
I have used it to take photos for friends and no one can tell that they are not professional photos!
It does not have a bunch of bells and whistles, but that is fine with me. I need good quality photos, not whistles.
It is easy to switch modes, it is easy to get good resolution, the zoom on this camera and the quality in the zoom is unmatched. I will mourn this camera when it finally stops working.
Pros: photo quality in zoom, price
Cons: delay between photos
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Completely satisfied
on February 18, 2009
Posted by: Barby
from Connecticut
Bought this as a back-up, as original Cannon A70 was being repaired at the factory. This A560 is a very good camera for all types of pictures. Compact size, easy to slip right into a pocket. Curriently using both cameras, and if I were to buy another, it would be a Cannon
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life, durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Point and Shoot
on December 30, 2008
Posted by: Karinthewind
from Heart of the Rockies Colorado
I use this camera for quick shots when I am unable to grab my Canon 30D on the fly. It takes great shots and I really like the Macro Feature. For a basic camera for a new photographer and advanced users who want a handy camera to carry in the car or briefcase/purse this is a great value. I use rechargable batteries and always have the spare set with me. I get long life from them even when using the flash.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life, durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
4
A happy camper
on August 9, 2009
Posted by: Hey You
from Fairbanks, Alaska
I have had this Camera for two years and use it as a back-up for my Canon SLR Camera (the rebel XTi). I like the fact that it is powered by two AA batteries, it is light wight and has provided me with excellent images. I carry it when it is not practical to use the XTi. I bought one for my daughter as well. The battery life is fine if you turn off the camera between uses. Its menu items are similar to those of my SLR camera
Pros: easy to use, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life, durable
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
GREAT !!!
on January 19, 2009
Posted by: little bit
from GATLINBURG,TN
Great camera,was bought for me Christmas 2007 and have had no problems what-so-ever!! I love the size,the large LCD screen and the overall performance.However,as with anything used on a regular basis that takes batteries,this is no exception..they run down quick.I have a solution..buy more batteries,you won't regret it!!
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, durable
Cons: Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
4
More then point and click skills
on April 18, 2009
Posted by: amgargoyle
from Washington State
I've been using my A560 for a couple of years now and I've always been happy with the results. The battery does run down fast but I've learned to shut the camera off I also learned the hard way to carry a spare which isn't a big deal.
You really do need to play with the camera for awhile to learn what it can do before you start taking pictures- so it's going to disapoint people who think this is just a point and click device. It's not. However, once you get to know the camera you'll love it.
Pros: Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, durable
Cons: Complicated controls/menu, Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
4
To Many Batteries
on January 17, 2010
Posted by: Babs42
from Springtown, TX
We purchased the Cannon PowerShot A560 for our four children to use in their 4-H Photography project. The children do a great job remembering who took which picture. They've not fought over a picture that wasn't there's. Besides that we bought them each a SD card of their own, and wrote their names on the SD card for identification. We all love the camera, I even use it.
This is their 3rd Christmas with their camera, and I feel that the camera is on it's last journey. The lens cover doesn't always open correctly. You have to always make sure it opens. The camera is very durable, but I dropped the camera on a wire grind. When it hit the wire, at just the right angle, the battery door sprung open, and a very small piece of plastic, that was important at holding the door closed, broke off. I believe this is what has causes our camera to go through so many batteries, because the battery door stays slightly opened all the time now. Which I think causes the battery energy to escape.
Other than these 2 complaints. We love the camera, it produces great award winning picture for my children, and they have fun with it. Even when my youngest was 5 yrs old he could manage this camera.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
Cons: Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
2
Not good enough!
on February 11, 2009
Posted by: Tammy
This camera takes a full 5 seconds between shots to set-up for the next shot. By that time, the image has passed you by. The long delay between shots is frustrating. It is very difficult to get a clear shot when the image/subject makes even the smallest movement. Very frustrating. The worst part is the camera provides no warning that images will be lost when the memory card is reformatted. I just lost 864 pictures with one press of the button - no warning.
Pros: Simple controls/menu, Lightweight/Portable, durable
Cons: Missing features/settings, Poor image quality, Poor Low-Light Performance, Short battery life
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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