Editorial Review:Product Description:Here's something to smile about! The surprising PowerShot A610 offers many features you'd expect to find only on higher end models. For example, there's a 5.0 Megapixel CCD that lets you print large, richly detailed prints. Just as importantly, this camera is equipped with a complete range of advanced functions that make shooting relaxed and simple - whether you're a novice or a pro. 2.0 inch TFT color LCD (vari-angle) (22 language display menus) + Real-Image optical viewfinder Built-in Multimode Electronic-Flash Up to 2.4 fps continuous shooting Self Timer Image Compression - Still Image - Exif 2.2 (JPEG) / Movie - AVI (Image - Motion JPEG; Audio - WAVE (Monaural)) USB 2.0 interface for data transfer to PC or Macintosh NTSC / PAL TV output modes Shooting Capacity based on power source using CIPA ratings - Still Image - approx. 350 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 500 shots (AA-size NiMH Battery) / Playback Time - Approx. 960 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 960 min. (AA-size NiMH Battery) - Actual number varies on LCD use and other factors that may consume more power PictBridge and Canon DirectPrint for printing images without requiring the use of a computer Unit Dimensions -. 13 x 2.60 x 1.93 in./104.8 x 66.0 x 49.1mm / Weight 8.29 oz./235g (camera body only)
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Customer Reviews
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Not sure what all the complaints are about.
I've had this camera for nearly three years now with nary a problem. It takes the best photos I've ever seen out of a point and shoot, the batteries last forever, and the macro capabilities are incredible. I've taken 5000 pictures with this camera. My guess is that if you don't knock it around, it will last a very long time.
This camera has a lot of higher-level capabilities and is a great camera for someone that wants a lot of flexibility but doesn't want to shell out for a D-SLR.
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Nice Pictures...watch out for the black screen
There's no better warning to be made other than saying the camera is great, until you get the "black screen". Canon choosing not to acknowledge the issue and repair the defective cameras for little to no cost, is unfortunate.
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Amazing
I love this camera. Bought this in April 2006. Picture quality is really good. Though its weigh more than the current sleek models like Canon SDs, I love this camera due to its flexible LCD screen, picture quality. I bought SD1000 recently. But, I feel the picture quality of A610 is better with the same settings.
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Dead Screen
I will admit the camera took great pictures but from the very beginning I had issues. When it was very cold the shutter would not open completely, sometimes I had to open the battery door and close it to get it to power up. Then came the dreaded blank screen. I contacted Cannon and received the typical $110 up front answer. I will continue to argue with them and try to get a reduced price or free if I can but I'm not holding my breath. I took excellent care of this camera but is still died after about 28 months of use. I still have a 25 year old Pentax camera that works like the day I bought it, why can't they make anything that last now days?
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Great pictures, no problems after 2 years of outdoor use
I purchased my camera about 2 years ago, and I hear nothing but wows when I show off my pictures. I have read many bad reviews about the reliability and durability of this camera, but I just don't see it. I DID, however, purchase the underwater case for it, since I took up scuba diving. The case has hardly come off since I bought it. It was fairly expensive, but a worthwhile investment. I take the camera camping with me, and I go fairly frequently. Hiking, swimming, biking, and other general outdoor use - this camera has been at my side the whole time, and has not had one single problem. The pictures are great for a point and shoot camera - I am by no stretch of the imagination a great photographer, but I turn out a gem every once in a while simply with the "auto" setting. People have mentioned problems with the flash cards - I got a 1GB Corsair card (I'm a computer geek, and I'm very loyal to Corsair RAM). It's fast, it holds a good amount of pictures and video, and again, it has NEVER given me a problem.
The one negative thing that I can say is that when shooting a video, it gets fairly grainy when you zoom in.
All in all, though, the A610 does everything I need it to do, and well. I recommend it, but I also recommend getting the underwater case if you plan on bringing it along with you frequently during outdoor activities.
