Canon PowerShot A560 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
Manufacturer Description
The PowerShot A560 gives you the freedom to shoot high resolution images you can enlarge, crop and print — big. With its 7.1-megapixel CCD, the camera records every detail — like a babys delicate curls — in razor-sharp, astonishingly clear, natural color that will make every picture something to cherish. And the A560 is equipped with a high-quality Canon 4x optical zoom lens that brings you in close at the touch of a button. So you can capture special moments like a childs first homerun with clarity and brilliance –even if youre sitting in the bleachers. PowerShot A560 Highlights DIGIC III Image Processor With DIGIC III, you get images of superior quality, the camera functions at top ef…
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Although my “big” camera is a Canon, I went through several cameras before finding this wonderful gem. I was very fond of my seriously outdated Nikon Coolpix, so I tried a new one – every shot was blurry, and I have a very steady hand (years of taking low-light and no-flash shots). I moved on to a Panasonic due to the many features, including awesome 6x zoom and a very handy “backlight” option. But the noise, even on as little as ISO 200, was unacceptable. Took a shot at the GE850 with even more features, but found a harsh flash and odd color.
Exasperated with the point-and-shoot market, I finally returned to Canon and decided on the 560. I couldn’t be happier! It may not have the highest optical zoom, or the most formats (it makes up for the lack of 3:2 with an overlay that allows you to compose a shot within a 3:2 grid, excellent!), or the most modes (although several of the modes on other brands are so specialized – silly even – that they are worthless). But it has what counts – the most-used settings up front on the dial, excellent color representation, the least flash-fallout of any I tried, and exceptional quality even without image stabilization. And unlike the GE, the face recognition works on pets
This camera does have a Manual setting that allows customized white balance, metering, color options, and exposure compensation.
I will not be trading this one in!
I’ve had various point and shoots over the last 5 years (mostly Canon and Olympus). After selling my old Olympus SP-350 – I purchased a Canon Rebel XT (DSLR). However, I do a lot of family shoots (birthdays, events, etc…) and didn’t want to lug a DSLR around just to take some shots for the grandparents. So I got this little camera. So far, I am *VERY* impressed with it. The Canon A560 takes amazing photos and the number of features are crazy (compared to my past Point and Shoots). Like any other P&S it is a little slow when using the flash – but a LOT faster than my previous P&S. I have taken over 50 photos (about 4 hours worth) and I’m on the original AA batteries that came with the camera!!! My old P&S would suck up 4 AAs (The A560 uses 2 AAs) in less than an hour of shooting. The LCD screen is HUGE. This camera is definitely a keeper. Would recommend this to anyone.
My sister bought this exact camera and loves it.