Canon PowerShot A630 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This is one of those nice cameras that's so well done, it's easier to talk about what the camera ISN'T, rather than what it IS!This camera is not a small, shirt pocket camera, and might be a bit bigger than a woman would wish to carry in a purse.It's not a super-tele camera, but it does have a respectable, bit longer than average 4x optical zoom.

Using the camera, it has a good weight and feel for average sized hands.The use of AA batteries helps keep the cost down, and has it's own advantages, although some may prefer the longer life charges of Lithium-Ion batteries (I do).General, controls are well thought out and easy to use.The zoom is nice and smooth.

For those that prefer an optical viewfinder, Canon is probably the strongest supporter, and this is a better than average viewfinder, although it does not have a diopter adjustment.But you'll probably never use it with the tremendous 2.5" rotary screen.Yes, there are 3" screens on the market, but this dwarfs anything on a hinge!It is a great aid in composing photos at low, high, or other odd angles (photos you simply didn't take before).

Another feature that gets high praise is the flex-focus system.Today's AF cameras do a decent job, but occassionally, they just don't hit on the right focus point.With the flex system, you can determine which point to use.This is simply great for crowded rooms or nature photos where the subject may not be the closest item within the focusing areas.

Control for this price point is very good indeed.Multiple "scene" modes make it easy for the novice (ok, or sometimes lazy pro), while the semi-auto and manual modes give even experienced users all they need.

Simply put, this camera could have easily been priced $50 to $100 more.The only real competition is the A640, $100 more, 10 meg, and a bit more attractive black finish.

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Product Description:

Product Name: PowerShot A630 Digital Camera
Marketing Information:
PowerShot A630 not only boasts show-stopping 8.0 megapixels resolution, but is packed with a full range of high-performance features previously found only on Canon"s higher-end cameras. The result is an affordable camera that produces truly superior photography. The high resolution is complemented by a 4x optical zoom that brings the world up close, and you"ll see it all clearly on the big, bright 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD monitor. The 21 shooting modes make photography easy, fun and creative, and are joined by great functionality like expanded ISO settings that let you shoot in low light without blur.Product Type: Digital Camera
Display & Graphics

Display Screen: 2.5" Active Matrix TFT Color LCD 115 Kilopixels p-Si (PolySilicon)
Effective Resolution: 8.0 Megapixels
Total Resolution: 8.3 Megapixels
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Image Formats: JPEG
Video Formats: AVI
Audio Formats: WAV
Lens

Lens Type:
Focal Length: 7.3 - 29.2mm (35mm Equivalent: 35 - 140mm)Optical Zoom: 4x
Digital Zoom: 4x
Focus Modes: Auto Focus
Flash

Flash Modes: Auto Flash
Flash Modes: Auto Flash - with Red-eye Reduction
Flash Modes: Auto Flash - with Slow Sync
Flash Modes: Flash ON
Flash Modes: Flash ON - with Red-eye Reduction
Flash Modes: Flash ON - with Slow Sync
Flash Modes: Flash OFF
Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: Optical- Real-image zoom
Viewfinder Type: LCD
Storage

Storage Media: 1 x 16MB MultiMediaCard (MMC) Included
Storage Media: 1 x Secure Digital (SD) Card Supported
Interfaces/Ports

Interfaces/Ports: 1 x USB
Interfaces/Ports: 1 x Audio/Video Output
Interfaces/Ports: 1 x DC Power Input
Battery In

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