Rating: - great camera
wow - what a great camera. The features that I wanted was EASY to operate, point and shoot camera. That is exactly what I got. Just a great camera that fits in your hand, slides in a purse to go anywhere and be ready at all times to take great pic's of kids. It does use AA battaries but with 4 kids I keep a lot of those on hand. Also, I have been told that if I would use the lithium AA they would last longer. Really easy to put pic's on my computer and share them. I really like this camera!!
Rating: - Great Entry Level Digital Camera - Tons of Features
Excellent entry level camera for your $. (Compare with Canon A590 IS before you buy)
Pros:
- 8 megapixel
- Excellent image quality. It has Canon's Digic III image processor.
- Canon Genuine Face Detection Technology. Automatically detects, tracks, focuses and optimizes the exposure on up-to nine human faces in the frame.
- Good in low light
- Long battery life. Uses 2 regular double AA batteries.
- Zoom is 4X.
- Fast startup. When you turn on the camera, you can almost shoot right away.
- Huge 2.5 LCD screen + viewfinder
- Manual control for ISO (80 to 1600)
- Built-in speaker
- Shoots 640x480 video with audio
Cons:
- Feels small and awkward in your hands
- Looks
Rating: - Great quality.
I did a little research before buying a camera and when I saw the sample photos and videos shot with the A580 I didn't look further. This was all I needed. The photos are all clear and huge. I took a shot in complete darkness and it came out like I shot it at daylight. I really can't find a flaw to this camera. Even the price is excellent. One of the best things I ever bought.
Rating: - great little camera
Easy to use, great pictures. Wish it came with carry case to protect it though
Rating: - Buy one!
We recently returned from a month long trip, my wife has a Canon A540 and I was using a Sony DSC700. There is no comparison in the quality of photo's between the two cameras...we both shot several hundred photo's...the Canon photo's won hands down! So I purchased a new Canon A580 and we both love it. Plus now the the SD cards can be used in either one...Sony uses a proprietary duo-card....Canons for us from here on out.
- great camera
- great little camera