->Buy

This is a great camera, a little bigger than what most people carry around but the quality of the pictures is incredible ( and definitely better than the digital elph) - this is the best compromise if you do not feel like carrying an SLR camera with you all the time.


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There is no better camera for the money! It takes fabulous pictures, even when your target ie not the most stable item. I purchased this to capture my active twin toddlers, and believe it or not, I am able to get a clear shot everytime!


->Best Price

This is the 2nd Canon model A camera I've had, and it seems they are still a good value. The image stabilization feature works really well - definitely has improved the quality of my pictures in almost all lighting conditions. My only personal complaint is that the camera is much lighter than I'm used to, so that makes it feel a little delicate; however, I haven't had any actual problems with it at all. A lot of people might like a lighter camera anyway because that does make it easier to carry in a pocket - definitely possible with this camera. Bottom line: a great value, and I'm very happy with my purchase.


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I had high hopes with the IS and 1600iso, but I think we got a defective copy:
- The shutter button had to be pressed very hard to take a photo.
- There was a lot of shutter lag when it did press.
- Flash recharge was very slow.
- All photos blurry.
Maybe the IS or chip was defective.

I returned it for an A560 (also 1600iso), which takes GREAT photos out-of-the-box, for my daughter to use in Europe this summer, hence the preference for a AA battery model.

Otherwise, I've had very reliable cameras from Canon (slr and point-n-shoot).


->Compare

I have owned the Canon A540 for a year and recently purchased an A570IS as an upgrade. The 540 had performed admirably, but I wanted image stabilization to allow shots with a slower shutter speed for pictures shot in rooms with low lighting using a low ISO setting for quality. I took over 200 shots at my son's wedding. The IS worked well, but the pics were too dark, so I reverted to flash shots to maintain the low ISO. To my great disappointment, MOST of the pics had redeye even when the subject(s) was not facing the camera. The in-camera redeye fix did not do well, especially when 6-8 people had redeye in the same frame. The 540 was never this bad.
The outdoor photos, on the other hand, were extremely good with nice color and exposure and good focus. I couldn't be more pleased with those shots.
But I really wanted a camera that could at least take decent indoor flash photos but preferably non-flash with medium ISO settings. In my experience, the 570 is not that camera. At this time there are digicams that excel at indoor photos and others that take great outdoor shots. I'll wait for a great all-arounder before my next purchase.
P.S. Most of the shots were made in AUTO or PROGRAM mode.


->Price

The Canon PowerShot performs just as the specifications says it should. It is very easy to handle and the controls work perfectly. I think returning the battery/SD card lid should be easier. The one significant place for improvement would to do something about the small obtuse Owner's Guides. Even the pdf versions have a problem. Why can't these manuals cover each feature first by saying what it is intended to do and then clearly telling you how without having to go to many other pages for more information?


->Buy Now

I did a lot of research before deciding to purchasing this camera. I wanted to replace my 3.1 Olympus which I had a number of years with a lighter one to take on vacation and have with me at all times. Incidently the PSC-65 carrying case is a must have. It has a handy belt loop and you hardly know it there and contains enough room to drop a couple of spare batteries in the bottom.I considered the smaller sub compacts but decided on the compact because it uses AA batteries vs. propietary rechargable batteries. Also the controls are well laid out and fit nicely in your hand. After using the camera for several months I do not regret my decision. I found the controls to be intutive and the user manual well written. A feature I liked is that Canon included two manuals, a 32 page basic user guide for all us point and shoot types and a more detail advanced user guide to takes advantage of the more advanced manual settings if you are so inclined.
I found little difference in leaving the camera on auto vs some of the other settings in the quality of the pictures which were all excellant. The pictures I took in a cave came out dark and I did switch to Night time mode and they were better. There are a number settings that basicly either adjust the f stop or exposure time while holding the other at a predetermined fixed value.I haven't had the camera long enough to appreciate the difference between all the settings. I believe the average person will do best by leaving it on auto except in very low light condition. I feature that Canon has on its cameras is a view finder, which has gone missing on other brands. Hence the reason I did not consider another Olympus.Without the view finder you have to frame the picture with the screen which has to be on during picture taking and draining battery power. Also it takes away from the moment because you have to position yourself in strong light condition to keeping the screen from washing out as well as hold it at arm's length. You can't go wrong with this camera. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I didn't test the others


->Price

These PowerShot "A" cameras are Canon's attempt to deliver the quality and features of its more expensive PowerShot "G" and PowerShot Pro "S" lines (such as full zoom lenses) at a budget price. The results, though, are a mixed bag. The entry-level A460 is lousy, but the rest of the line gives you a lot for the money. (How do I know all this? Because I've actually gotten to use all of these cameras. I earn my living shooting photos at Walt Disney World for a travel guidebook, and nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShots.)

Here's my opinion of the "A" series line:

Canon PowerShot A460 5.0MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Yuck! This 5MP camera is like a relic from five years ago: the simple but poorly designed controls -- a little joy pad surrounded by four buttons -- make it far too easy to do things like change the zoom setting when you set the flash. I have fat fingers and I mess things up almost every time! Also, I've seen photos taken with this camera, and they often have that purple fringe around their highlights, which are typically blown out. On the plus side, the camera does have an optical viewfinder.

Canon PowerShot A540 6MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
RECOMMENDED. Looking for a good bargain camera? Take a look at this one. It's a 2006 model, but it works just fine. You get 20 shooting modes, a full set of manual controls and can record low-res sound video at 60 frames per second. Before you buy it, however, check Amazon's price of the better, and newer, A560. It may be cheaper.

Canon PowerShot A550 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
This basic camera isn't that bad, but there's no reason to buy it. For about $25 more you can step up to the PowerShot A560 (see below), which has the same body, sensor and lens but Canon's much better Digic III processor. Buy this one and, yes, you'll save a few bucks, but your photos won't look as good.

Canon PowerShot A560 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
RECOMMENDED. Here is a nice camera! Featuring Canon's acclaimed Digic III processor, it includes the company's face-detection metering system and a decent red-eye removal.

Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
RECOMMENDED. Same as the A560 but with optical image stabilization and the ability to shoot manually.

Canon PowerShot A630 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
RECOMMENDED. You can do a lot with this sweet little camera. It has a flip-out LCD panel and lots of manual controls. The shots I've seen from this model look great. Keep your ISO under 800 and you won't get any noise.

Canon PowerShot A640 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
Same as the A630 except 10MP.

Canon PowerShot A710 IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom
RECOMMENDED. This fully-loaded model has all the toys, including a full-range zoom (35mm film equivalent of 35-210mm), adjustable flash power and optional second-curtain flash. This last features means you can make the flash fire at the end of a long exposure, instead of the beginning, so moving subjects streak into focus instead of out. Much more for your money than the A640.

By Mike Neal, author of The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World.


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I bought this camera for my wife. She does not like high tech anything! the size and convenience factor made her a believer. It produces excellent photos due in part because of the image stabilization feature. The quality of construction, the size, and the long battery life makes this one of the best I've seen. My camera is a Nikon D70, big, much more complicated and versital, but I know I'll be borrowing my wifes Canon a lot!


->Lowest Price

Does one feature warrant an upgrade. In this instance, yes! I went from the A540, which I liked a lot, to this model to get the IS feature. It is FANTASTIC! It actually negates the need for flash much of the time and makes moving objects clear and sharp. A wonderful advacne for just a few dollars more. The additional megappixels don't matter too much unless you are taking really BIG photos. I use a 4GB SCHC card and get over 4,000 shots on the next to highest (M1) setting! How can you go wrong?


->Compare

This camera has more capabilities than I will probably need, but at the same time, it is simple to use. Combined with the Kingston 4GB SD Flash Card, you can take a ton of pictures. And since it uses just two AA batteries, you can easily carry a few extra with you and never have to worry about recharging. And of course, it's a Canon. I love this camera!


->For Sale

This camera is a pocket-sized SLR ! I mean it has all the capabilities of advanced Prosumer SLRs like the Rebel XT in a compact size. The Image Stabilization (IS) and Face Detection works well and is a very helpful capability. The full creative control is a major plus and is very similar to the Digital Rebel XT controls.
The Pros : good start up time, quick focus lock even in low light, face detection, IS, creative controls, AA batteries

The cons : Slow zoom, very average battery performance - about 50 flash shots drained 2 alkaline AA batteries.




->Comparison

I would say for 200$ this is the best camera available in the market,
Make sure to go through the Advanced User Manual before start testing this product. It has hell lot of features which will help you a lot. The color details and shadows are great, Good In house Photos. I have used a Sony DSC 60 and my friends Sony W55 earlier this camera is a lot better than those. Get it and start exploring the manual controls you will know the power of this toy.


->Compare

Maybe it is too soon to be sure about it, but I think the red eyes reductor doesn't work well. I used to have another Canon, the A70, and the same system in the old camera was way better. One other point: it takes too long to save the image in the memory card. But, as I said, maybe I don't know yet how to operate the camera.


->Prices

I am not a pro in digital cameras but I like the one I purchased, really do. Besides all the advantages it has the big LCD so it's really convenient.
Everything is good except one thing: power supply. You have to purchase new batteries every time(but they last quite a long time though) or the battery charger which is like about 42 bucks. But anyway, I liked the item and sure Canon is always the best.
PS: I saw the AC adapter in the system map which comes with the camera but I doubt that it will fit with the camera..or not..anyway, someone write what you think of that. I'm about to buy the battery charger though.
Peace,


->Prices

We've had this camera about a month and have taken quite a few different shots inside and out. The pictures aren't as sharp as we expected. It takes good pictures in low light levels. The digital and optical zoom work great. If you want a really sharp image, you have to take care to hold the camera very still. I don't know how it will work from a moving car. We replaced and old model HP315 with this Canon A570. It seems to be a good camera for the money.


->Buy Now

I bought a digital primarily because I hated developing film and not knowing if the shot I thought I got was actually what was captured. With children, who move so quickly, you never know what you're going to get. I hated paying for an entire roll of film only to find that only 1/3 of the pictures were even close to what I had hoped for.

I was a little intimidated by all the features, but this is truly a user-friendly camera. Even when switching from still photo mode to video mode, it's a pretty quick transition, even if you want to adjust some of the shooting features. Even after briefly glancing over the instructions, I found that it was very easy to learn how to use the features and make the most of my shots.

I highly recommend buying the Canon batteries and charger. We used a different type of rechargeable camera battery and th battery life was definitely as good. The Canon batteries made a huge difference in the lag between photos, too. The flash seemed the charge faster and the transition from "photo review" to "ready to take another picture" was shorter. Again, when you have kids, sometimes the next 2 seconds is when they do that thing you were waiting for!

We also bought the case for this camera. The strap is a good length - I can loop it around the stroller handle and it's good to go - still protected in the bag and easily accessible.

All in all, I loved this camera's versatility and ease of use. Even uploading the photos was quick and easy and the software it comes with is pretty self-explanatory.

This is a great camera for parents!


->Lowest Price

Unfortunately or Fortunately, I briefly owned a Canon SD630. After it was lost/stolen, I began searching for a new digital camera. Canon's are great cameras, but they usually underacheive inside...i.e. low light situations. Bottom Line, the A570is isn't the best camera in low light situations. However, it's a great all around point and shoot. The greatest advantages over the SD630 are the image stabalizer, zoom (to include digital), face finder, overall comfort/feel, ability to add lenses and 2xAA batteries. Only negative of camera is the time to recharge flash (flash works very well though).


->Compare

Best camera in this price class. The IS feature is amazing, must have feature. The only complaint is the flash recharge time is a little slow due to 2 AA batteries. If you take lots of indoor pics, go for the Canons with 4 AA batteries (A6xx). For sports and kids this a great camera.


->Affordable

My current camera is an Olympus SP-320. You can read my review on that product page, if you wish.

I like the pictures I take, but I'm no pro and there is always someone whose pictures I admire more. I have one friend who consistently takes great shots. When a bunch of us attended a wedding last summer, there was a vibrancy to her shots that mine couldn't quite match. Since she swore by her Canon Power Shot, I thought I'd give the A570IS a chance. This weekend I had both the A570IS and the SP-320 with me on a weekend jaunt and took half of my pictures with each camera, swapping back and forth between the two.

Both cameras use two AA batteries. Both have optical viewfinders. Both have more modes than the casual picture taker will ever need.

In my hands, the picture quality is almost indistinguishable. In some settings I prefer the Olympus; in others, the Canon, so the A570SI is going to be returned since I'm well within the return period. However, if I had the option of returning the Olympus, too, I'd keep the Canon. Here's why:

* The Canon is slightly smaller. The bulge on the Olympus makes it harder to find a suitable case.

* The Canon's mode selector dial clicks firmly into place, unlike the Olympus's which is very loose. The Olympus's dial often moves when the camera is removed from its case. Not so, the Canon.

* The Canon has 4x zoom compared to the Olympus's 3x. Also, the digital zoom is better implemented in the Canon. The Canon stops at full optical zoom. If the zoom slider is released and reengaged, the digital zoom is applied. This is true even in Auto mode. The Olympus's digital zoom is not readily available in every mode. When digital zoom is available or turned on, it lacks the Canon's pause at the end of optical zoom.pause.

* The A570IS uses a standard mini-B USB connector rather than what appears to be a proprietary type for the Olympus.

None of these--or even all of them together--are enough to make me keep the Canon and put the Olympus up on eBay or Half, but they'd be enough to get me to pick the Canon if I didn't already own the Olympus.