Canon PowerShot A560 Point & Shoot Digital Camera - Silver - 1774B001
Canon PowerShot A560 7.1 Megapixel Digital Camera Silver

I bought this cam for my parents. They find it very useful, and convenient to use. There are better cameras from Canon, but I would say that this one is a good value for money.
 
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Pretty decent camera, however, if you zoom, the photos get very grainy. I'm still learning the do's and don'ts of digital photography, but I do a LOT of selling on eBay, which calls for detailed photos. I like my camera, but I do find myself wishing I had held out for a higher resolution, especially when I'm taking close-up detailed pics. <p> Has good range of preset modes (night, portrait, manual, auto, landscape and more), so there's a good deal of versatility in shooting. So far, I've not used anything beyond the preset modes, but the instruction manual is in TWO SEPARATE VOLUMES, which I find a bit intimidating and ridiculous ~ it seems overly complicated for a user's guide. <p> Love the on-screen display ~ no guessing what mode I'm in and the icons are large enough to actually see. <p> I love the fact that it takes video AND audio, and the mic is fairly sensitive. Since I don't currently have a camcorder, I found the video function particularly helpful during my daughter's softball tournament BUT have to take the video in short clips. I took a 5 minute video of my son drumming and never was able to work with it ~ only thing I can think of is it was too long. <p> One problem I've had with both stills and video is some sort of format error that I haven't figured out yet. <p> Also, one of the reviews I read stated that the 1GB card held more than 750 photos...I don't know how the lady got it to hold that many but I can't get mine to go anywhere NEAR that number! <p> One of the software options that comes with it is REALLY cool ~ it's called PhotoStitch. It enables me to take several shots and "stitch" them together into a panoramic shot that almost looks like a waving banner. Only trouble is, you have to embed into an email in order to send it to people UNLESS they also have this software. When embedding it in an email, the photo has to be narrowed, as the panoramic won't fit otherwise. That gets frustrating. <p> Overall, not a bad camera, especially for $130! Now I know, I need more MP for my closeup shots. I HIGHLY recommend these things with your purchase: <p> Padded carrying case<p> Rechargeable AA batteries (at least 4, so you have two sets)<p> Battery charger<p> 2 GB Memory card<p>
 
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Even though this camera takes very nice pictures, it is very frustrating when it frequently take as much as 5 seconds after taking a picture to be able to take another one. I've made it a habit to set the camera to multiple picture function when I know I can expect a sequence of nice baby poses
 
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I owned a Canon A520 and liked it a lot. My wife dropped it a few times and it stopped working at times so we decided to buy the newer version. I didn't notice any real improvements, although I like the bigger display. I'm dissapointed in the amount of time it takes after taking a picture for the camera to be ready to take another. We have to wait anywhere from 3 to 7 seconds between pictures. Since the other features of the camera are so confusing and the user guide so cryptic we don't ever use any setting but the defaults and the Auto setting. All we wanted was to take multiple pictures at a decent speed resulting in decent pictures. The picture quality is excellent, but the camera isn't great to use.
 
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My wife wanted a digital camera that was simple to use and this a great entry level camera that takes good pictures. The AUTO setting is good for most pictures, but I was really impressed by the Kids/Pets setting. We have a black cat and most pictures of him show a black "blob". With the Kids/Pets setting, you not only see his face and legs, but you can even see the subtle tabby shading on his body. Very impressive.
 
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Delivered before expected date promised. Item in great shape and works perfact. Electronic Express did a great job packing and saved quite a lot buying from them. Would recommed them for any and all electronic purchase. Thank you Buy.com for providing me with thier link for the purchase. Thank all. Delano R Heggins
 
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Easy to use, takes great photos. Only thing, like most cameras, there is a slight delay in taking a one picture after another, especially using the LCD display screen. This is a great choice for anyone from beginner to expert. Also, the included software is simple to use.
 
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My Canon A560 Purchase With "Buy.Com" Worked Out Well! It arrived when they said it would in good shape, working fine.
 
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works great
 
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easy to operate ... simple and handy to carry. Picture quality is very good and also video clips.. best choice for beginers
 
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I am not digitally challenged but the camera I had before this baby was a nightmare compared to the cannon. I have not used it a ton as of yet but so far it takes wonderful pictures, the settings are easy to understand and it is organinzed in such a way that makes sense. I recommend it to anyone who wants to just take photos and not have to spend two weeks and need a PHD to figure it out.
 
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Small, yet takes great photos. Battery compartment is a little tricky to open and close. I have no need for direct camera to printer photos without a computer, but it would be a nice feature for some. I would buy this camera again. Well worth the money.
 
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With so many camera models with so many different sets of features available, it's hard to select a good camera, especially for a casual user who isn't interested in mastering complicated camera menus and settings. I selected the PowerShot A560 for just such a user, one who needs to take good photos without having to think too much about the process. The A560 offers excellent resolution, a big enough screen along with an optical viewfinder, and a 4x zoom, just a bit more than many cameras in this price range. It operates on 2 AA cells, eliminating the need for the user to keep the battery charged. The menus are easy to understand, and offer some sophisticated features, but it is simple to just pick up the camera and begin shooting. The images it records are clear and crisp. Auto-focus is very reliable, as is the exposure decision the camera makes. Virtually anyone with a sense of how to compose an image visually can take excellent photos with this unit. And the price is very reasonable. I recommend it highly.
 
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Its a basic digital camera with no extra bells.Handles nice. Easy to use, not a bad battery life. You use regular AA batteries, which are easy to find and not so expensive. Would do you good to buy a SD card w/ the camera cause 16 MB SD card that comes with it is not big enough.
 
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The pictures look great. The camera is easy to use. Large LCD screen. My wife and I were surprised at the quality of the video, too. Can't beat the price. Paid $130. Very Happy Buyer.
 
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Camera (Canon Power Shot A560) arrived in 4 days-great price-only surprise was added sales tax.
 
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Great camera, great service! Selected normal shipping, came same week ordered. No problems, buy.com A OK.
 
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This is a fantastic little camera. Took it on Vacation and it took the best pictures. Easy to handle and operate. Pictures are very clear when enlarged. Bought the 2 gig card to store more pictures works great. No complaints here.
 
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This is the third PowerShot series camera I have owned over the years and I am still impressed with the quality and features you get for the price. For "point and shooters" just put this casmera on AUTO and shoot away. Most pictures under most conditions will be good and many will be great. For extreme conditions, the camera provides a large selection of pre-sets and manual control. At this price you just can't go wrong.
 
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I have a tendancy to lose cameras. As such, I refuse to spend more than $150 on replacement items. However, I still want a decent photo at the end of the day. Although, bulkier than my past few cameras- this one is fantastic. The picture quality doesn't fail, and the recording option is great too. I would highly recommend then camera for anyone who doesn't mind a little bulk.
 
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I love this camera! Easy to use, takes great pictures and it was easy on the pocket to purchase. Buy.com had the best price period.
 
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I purchased this camera for my daughter and she absolutely loves it. Not only does she like the small size of it, but it takes excellant pictures.
 
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I am really enjoying my camera. The size and picture quality of the camera is really good. I would recommend this camera to everyone. Can't beat the quality for the price.
 
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I have been using Canon PowerShot Axxx series for a while. this one is one of the best. Great camera for the money!
 
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I did a lot of research before buying this, looked into sony, fuji, kodak, olympus, and canon.....and...canon was the clear winner, it's not only the best out of the 150 dollars cameras but it's also the cheapest, the pictures are so clear, and you don't even need to adjust anything to take great pictures, which makes it perfect for people who want to just grab the camera and shoot great pictures all the time. I have all the settings on automatic, except the 2 that u always get to adjust, the quality is in superfine and the size is M1 (medium 1) since I don't need my pictures any bigger, I'm currently using the memory card that came with it and it can hold 8-16 pictures depending on the pictures size you have it set to, so I recomend that you buy another one, I bought a 1GB memory card which holds over 750 pictures. shots always look great whether it is indoors or outdoors. the flash is great, has a long reach, camera is unbelievably easy to use. Battery life could be better but then again it's the same thing with all digital cameras, so I recommend that you buy NiHM rechargable batteries which last a lot longer than any other alkaline/super duty batteries. I have no complaints about this camera, it's perfect, go ahead and buy it :), you won't be disappointed
 
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I bought this camera for my 7 yr old daughter. This camera works very well for her to take basic pictures. We still need to read on using some of the other extra features. When we compare quality this stands out being above others. As always we found the best price on Buy.com.
 
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I purchased this camera for my mother, who is a photo nut but a digital newbie. I like the way it operates. Menus are easy to use, and the big screen is easy to see. She quickly learned the basics of reviewing photos, deleting bad ones, and showing off her photos on the screen. The camera is easy to hold, and the battery compartment makes a nice handle. One important benefit of this unit is that it contains an optical viewfinder, which many new cameras don't have. This is a MUST for taking photos in bright sunlight. For my mom, it's also important because she doesn't need to compose a photo on the screen, which would usually require her reading glasses. I use a more sophisticated camera, but I was impressed with the technical capabilities of this unit. You don't need to use all the features, but they are there if you need them. I researched many models before deciding on this one. Canon also makes several similar models, with more or fewer features, so you might consider one of those if this is lacking something you want, or is a bit too expensive. The only disappointment that I have with this camera is in the selection of photo formats (resolution and file size). There are many options, which is good, but they only have one option for a true 2:3 ratio. This setting is at a lower resolution, which effectively results in about a 2.5mp photo, which is unacceptable. (Most digital cameras take photos which are too tall for a basic 4x6 print, so a bit of the top and bottom will be omitted when printing.) With all the formats available, I don't know why they didn't offer a higher resolution in this aspect ratio, which would result in about a 5.5mp photo. (My Kodak camera does this...) Otherwise, a fine camera, good for intro as well as more sophisticated users.
 
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I am very satisfied with the camera we purchased. Once you figure out all the functions, it is fairly easy to use. And the picture quality is very good.
 
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I have bought two Canon powershots in the past and they were fine cameras. My daughter abused the first one and cracked the LCD. My wife dropped the second camera in the ocean and the circuits were fried. This new camera is a bit bigger, but has more megapixels and better zoom. I only hope it lasts longer than the other two.
 
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I bought this camera 2 months back. This is my second camera, the previous one being a Canon too. The first time i got to use camera was on a trip to NY and DC. I was amazed at the quality of the images. They were fabulous. Night time pictures were more than satisfactory (unless if its pitch dark ofcourse).Battery life is great too. I found it to take around 150 pics plus a few movie clips. My adivise is always to carry an extra battery pack. The only bad part about it is at times you do find it to be a bit bulky and a hassle carrying around esp to parties etc. But if you are an amature at photography wanting to capture great moments, this is the camera. I highly recommend it. Two thumbs UP!!
 
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I really enjoy my camera. I am a novice when it comes to photography and this camera was a fantastic choice for my electronic knowledge! Getting it via buy.com was also great because it was cheaper than it was at the local electronic stores, before and after taxes.
 
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Compared to my previous Canon cameras, A560 has better speed, compactness, picture quality and tons of features like the face detection technology. It does take a while to recharge flash but using 2700 or better NiMh batteries helps. Best small camera in $200 price range. Buy.Com shipped it in 3 days. Great gift for Mothers Day!
 
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It's huge improvement over the past owned Canon A70 and my other current model A630, in terms of performance, features and compactness. We love the faster Digic III processor, the face detection is amazing and picture quality is outstanding. Excellent prices, free shipping with fast delivery makes Buy.Com our favorite shopping destination. This is the best value amongst A5XX series and great Mothers Day Gift! Just Buy.Com it!
 
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I like nearly everything about it. I can go on and on about it. But instead I will say the only thing I don't like. I have had the camera for a couple weeks, I've take tons of pictures, outside and inside. A few of my outside pictures were over exposed, making white shirts have no detail and the sky nearly all flat white. But that only happened twice, maybe just a fluke. The other things is when you use the flash it takes about 4 seconds from 1 shot to the next. That doesn't sound like much but pretend you take a picture, count to 4, then take another pretend picture...thats a long time when you're trying to capture blowing out candles or kids at night time. Other than that, it's a sweet camera, great pictures, the higher ISO makes for good low light pics. Its easy enough for my wife to use but has enough features for the techy inside me. Love it...two thumbs up!
 
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