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Canon - PowerShot 8.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(154 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 154 reviews
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Star
4
88%of customers recommend this product.
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135 out of
154)
Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot 8.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great Little Camera!!
on March 14, 2009
Posted by: mj
from Saint Louis MO
I bought this to replace my Canon PS A70, and am very happy with it. I do find that my rechargeable batteries do not last as long in this camera, but battery life is acceptable . The camera body is not as sturdy as the A70 , but I would NOT call it flimsy.
I like that this camera has a viewfinder , which comes in handy particularly in sunny weather. I would not buy a camera that lacked a viewfinder. Also like that is uses AA batteries instead of expensive battery packs that are not readily found in a pinch. Overall , it is a great little camera.
I like that this camera has a viewfinder , which comes in handy particularly in sunny weather. I would not buy a camera that lacked a viewfinder. Also like that is uses AA batteries instead of expensive battery packs that are not readily found in a pinch. Overall , it is a great little camera.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, durable, viewfinder is decent size, uses aa batteries
Cons: Short battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Creative Camera
on February 24, 2009
Posted by: Image Expert
from Honolulu, HI
I'm a serious amatuer landscape photographer who requires four things from a camera. These are: superior image quality, manual control of aperture and shutter speed, true wide angle capability, and a low price. I had been using a Canon A540 for the last two years because it satisfied all these requirements, so when I decided I wanted to upgrade to a new camera, the A590IS was the obvious choice. It uses the same size and shape body, not too large and not too small, with a nice sized grip to hold onto, aperture priority, shutter priority and manual modes, and the ability to use the same fine 52mm Canon wide angle lens as the A540 (which gets the camera's 35mm lens down to 24mm). More wide angle capability would be nice, but 24mm is acceptable. This is basically the same camera as the A540 with the only changes being 8mp instead of 6mp, slightly faster response times, a nicer dark silver color, a little more solid feeling build, and the addition of image stabilization. The only thing lacking from the A540 is the positive (slide film) color mode. I would have liked to have seen a little faster flash recharge times, an easier to see LCD in bright sunlight, and less noise at higher ISOs than the A540, but these are minor quibbles. The A590 actually is less noisy at ISO 400 and above than the A540, and the LCD is brighter, but not as much as I would have liked. The images are sharper than the A540 and the color fidelity is slighly better, so I'm quite happy with my purchase. I feel it was money well spent. This is a camera for everyman (or woman), because it has all the creative control that people like me require, but also will give fantastic results in the auto mode for the average user who just wants to point and shoot. The definite bargain of the year. You could spend a lot more, and get a camera that's essentially no better. Two enthusaistic thumbs up!
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
Cons: no slide film color mode, no brightness adjustment on lcd, would like more wide angle capability
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Works like a pro
on December 30, 2008
Posted by: newspaperguy
from Southern Maryland USA
Bought this camera as a "carry-along" for my personal use. With the LCD and the sounds turned off, battery life has been exceptional.
On an assignment this morning, the battery died in my DSLR and I finished shooting a barn fire with the A590is -- I couldn't believe how good the results were. They actually compared favorably with the DSLR that cost 10X more!
Ya done good Canon.
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, good battery life
Cons: could be a little bigger.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Camera For What It Does
on November 30, 2008
Posted by: shutterbug
from Upstate NY
Don't confuse "Image Stabilization" with action stopping. Even on the most expensive camera you can buy, image stabilization does not stop action. If you want to "stop action", use a high ISO setting and a fast shutter speed. Image Stabilization counteracts the slight camera movements made when you use slow shutter speeds in low light, and it is outstanding for that. Make sure you understand the features and capabilities of whatever camera you buy, and you will be very pleased with the results. When this camera is used by someone who takes a little time to learn its features and how to use them, it makes outstanding pictures.
Pros: easy to use, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, great value for the price
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
3
to help the guy with battery probs
on December 3, 2008
Posted by: kingj0n
from Huron, OH
I bought this for me, and bought the SD1100 for my friend in Canada. I liked the 1100 because of the feel and quality of the feel. It's not all plastic flimsy as this one is..
i bought expensive rechargeable batteries for this camera and THEY DO NOT LAST.... I used a lot of batteries in this and they "die" quick, without use. Yet, I can put those same batteries in another product and they work fine..
I go buy the Hybrid Rayovac batteries 1.2v 2100mAh and I can have the batteries sit there in the camera forever... You know what? I haven't recharged them for over 2 months and the battery light isn't even on...
I do like the quality of the pictures taken. I haven't read the book to fully understand all the features, but for snapping with ultrafine quality, it's really really good. You also don't have to stand 100% still like my other Canon(which was a few years old).
This is also very lightweight. The smaller 1100 was heavier.
search yahoo for a camera review site and you can see the quality of this camera(by looking at pictures done from this camera by professionals) amongst many others and for the price to quality, you'll notice Canon at the top.
This is also very lightweight. The smaller 1100 was heavier.
search yahoo for a camera review site and you can see the quality of this camera(by looking at pictures done from this camera by professionals) amongst many others and for the price to quality, you'll notice Canon at the top.
Pros: Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life, cheap, best battery to use is hybrids last forever
Cons: Flimsy Construction
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
great camera for starters!
on January 20, 2009
Posted by: grr
from ny
it is a great camera to use. there are all the the right settings to use for the perfect picture. canons quality is great int his camera. after the 4x zool it them goes into a 16 x zoom if u hold it down. the pictures are then a little fuzzy but it is still helpful when needed for a long picture. its a great camera to use and i highly reckmend it!!
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable
Cons: Flimsy Construction
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
What a Gem!
on February 24, 2009
Posted by: singingmanny
from Oroville CA
My girlfriend and I just recently purchased this little gem of a camera together. We love taking pictures of just about everything. But, while I was good at taking pictures with my other camera, she was ...well... "camera challenged!" We take a lot of road trips together and on our last road trip she took some of the most stunning pictures I have seen. She was so proud of herself and she was so surprised that she did it effortlessly.
This camera is amazing. Point and shoot. That's it!. If you get creative, like me, there's a host of other options. But, for the technically challenged the auto and easy settings are perfect for the person who wants to feel like a pro!
This camera is amazing. Point and shoot. That's it!. If you get creative, like me, there's a host of other options. But, for the technically challenged the auto and easy settings are perfect for the person who wants to feel like a pro!
Many thanks. You've made me a happy man because my girlfriend is now happy!
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!
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Customer Rating
3
AFTER SIX MONTHS NOT THAT GREAT
on November 26, 2008
Posted by: SOCCERVILLEGAS
from PHOENIX , AZ
The camera is excellent when it comes to picture quality.The problem Im having with mine is that I keep buying new batterries and the change batteries reminder still comes on. I dont understand. I have bough expensive AA's and as soon as I turn it on the low batterie signal also come on. If you have had the same problem and where able to get it fixed please comment on it . '
Thanks.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance
Cons: Heavy/Bulky, Short battery life
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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