Canon PowerShot A470 - Red
7.1 Megapixels - 3.4x Optical, 4x Digital Zoom - 2.5 in. Display - AA Battery PoweredQ&A Recommending this Product
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battery, battery life, camera, downloading, feature set, general, operate, picture quality, pictures, price, reliability, size, software, usability, video qualityPros:
battery (6)
- ...bought the Energizer Ultra Lithiums. They're pricey but they're good batteries . I did not count my shots but I did use the flash on about 30...[0.8]
- ...3-stars. I'd probably give it a 3.5 star rating if I could. Battery: Battery life seemed a bit weak to me. This camera uses AAs so I bought the Energizer Ultra...[-0.6400000000000001]
- ...After put the battery i get warnings about bad batteries (brand new batteries fully charge, i test then with...[-0.6400000000000001]
- ...software Easy to Use Great photos Common batteries SD Card Cons: Uses batteries quickly No Image Stabilization ...[-0.6400000000000001]
battery life (5)
- ...entry-level camera that is fairly small, lightweight, has a good battery life (2 AA's), travels well and takes quality pictures on a budget...[0.8]
- ...with this camera and with good rechargeable batteries it has a nice battery life . A "1 G card" works well, you should buy one with the camera...[0.8]
- ...I'd probably give it a 3.5 star rating if I could. Battery: Battery life seemed a bit weak to me. This camera uses AAs so I bought the Energizer Ultra...[-0.6400000000000001]
- ...simple point to shoot. It is not very light camera and the battery life is not so great , since it is AA batteries we are talking about. But if you have...[-0.8]
camera (5)
- ... this camera was great for about 1 year and then I got a red spot in the pictures when...[1.0]
- ... This camera is pretty nice for the price. It is really easy to use too, even for my father...[1.0]
- ...shoot, and will need help with zoom and other features, but this camera is wonderful for small hands. Its many features will make it useful as the...[1.0]
- ...good definition, easy to use. The red is not so bright but the camera is great ....[1.0]
downloading (2)
- ...bang for the buck, and this one delivered. Awesome pictures, easy to down load , buttons easy to use, would buy it again. Pics from the top...[0.8]
- ...batteries had to be replaced within 24 hrs. The pictures were easy to download and the quality of the photos was good - clear, nice color, no blurring. We were very pleased with...[0.7200000000000001]
feature set (4)
- ...several month now and discovered that the optical zoom is a great feature . If you want cheap camera with great abilities - this is your...[0.8]
- ...flexibility when shooting. The antishake works very well. Another nice feature is that it uses AA batteries. I use NIMH and keep a couple of...[0.8]
- ...pictures, try 15! The camera itself takes good pictures, has many good features , and is easy to use, so i wont't give it bad reveiw for anything...[0.8]
- ...only point and shoot, and will need help with zoom and other features, but this camera is wonderful for small hands. Its many features will make it useful as the...[0.36000000000000004]
general (15)
- ...pictures, tons of movies (which sucks the batteries dry) and has had a great time . This little camera has held up despite his younger siblings...[1.0]
- ...times. I researched a lot before buying this camera and I don' t regret it a bit. AND, I am glad I bought it when I did! I paid $89 and...[1.0]
- ...buy the camera. For a first camera this one's great. I would highly recommend this for kids and tech-resistant seniors. ...[1.0]
- ...be able to create super effects that $1000 camera can do, but this one is great for simple point to shoot. It is not very light camera and...[1.0]
operate (1)
- ...This Canon A470 was purchased for a friend who wanted an easy to operate and inexpensive digital camera. This one fit the bill perfectly...[0.8]
picture quality (15)
- ...camera up without reading the manual, it is that easy! Takes very good pictures and videos. No camera shake in the video and I was just holding...[1.0]
- ...camera is awesome. Everything was easy to figure out. It takes really good pictures and the software was easy to install. I would recommend this...[1.0]
- ...the best, low priced, digital camera. My daughter loves it. The picture quality is great ....[1.0]
- ...immediately right out of the box with almost no instruction. The picture quality is excellent and the camera is versatile and quite easy to use. I would recommend...[1.0]
pictures (3)
- ...I can even use this camera. The definition is incredible and the pictures are great !!! This is probably one of the best purchases I've ever made...[1.0]
- ...jump on the techno bandwagon. I find it very easy to use and the pictures are excellent ....[1.0]
- ...We purchased this camera and it seemed like a great buy. The pictures were gorgeous on the viewing screen. Then we got them printed... every single...[1.0]
price (14)
- ...to use, takes above average photos and short videos and was inexpensive .......[1.0]
- ...it for the past 5 years with no problems, so when i saw this at a good price , i snagged one for my wife - this was still offered by Amazon...[1.0]
- ...After researching affordable , good digital camera's for months on end, I finally decided...[1.0]
- ...enough to slip into a pocket but with excellent quality photos at a great price ....[1.0]
reliability (15)
- ...was able to transfer prints to my computer for printing with no trouble . The only concern I have is that I may at some time want a more...[1.0]
- ...point-and-shoot you will not go wrong withthe A470. It is cheap, durable , convenient, easy to use and the picture quality is, in my view...[1.0]
- ...not use it. It still looks like new, and when it held a charge it worked great . However, rechargables, expensive digital camera batteries,...[1.0]
- ...to Paris and London. She loved it. It took awesome pictures! Never had a problem with the camera. operator error occasionaly due to not knowing...[1.0]
size (5)
- ...thick. It can fit into a pocket with a bit of a bulge, but I really like this size better as its more substantive to hold and steady when shooting...[0.8]
- ...power zoom feature is great! The LCD screen is very bright and a good size . The only complaint I have is that the color of the camera...[0.8]
- ...still on the first charge of the nimh batteries... so you need a decent size card and rechargeables nimh - oh and a decent charger which...[0.8]
- ...forward for her and feels very sturdy in her hands. It has a nice size LCD screen. So far we've been very happy with it. As with any...[0.8]
software (3)
- ...the software provided. The camera is very easy to use, and the software was easy to install. I love the macro feature for doing close up shots,...[0.9]
- ...her to use, but not cheap like kid cameras usually are. The software and photo quality are top notch . Yes, it goes through batteries quickly, I HIGHLY recommend...[0.8]
- ...pixels to 3 or 5. Pros: Price! Large screen Good movie mode Nice software Easy to Use Great photos Common batteries SD Card Cons: Uses batteries...[0.8]
usability (8)
- ...Great camera for first-time user of digital cameras. Easy to use . Clear photos. Wonderful service....[1.0]
- ...batteries were nearly done. Controls: The controls seemed fairly intuitive to me. This camera uses a wheel the change modes but also to...[1.0]
- ...REPAIR RIGHT NOW. I HAVE HAD THIS CAMERA ALMOST EXACTLY A YEAR, EASY TO USE , NICE PICTURES, THEN THE "LENS ERROR PLEASE RESTART CAMERA"...[1.0]
- ...students to use in the room. It takes great pictures, and is very user-friendly ....[1.0]
video quality (2)
- ...the ballroom. Did not help what so ever. Got great audio. Got great videos . So if looking to buy a great camera to do a great job I would...[0.8]
- ...casual pictures, its great, very easy to use, windows compatible, good videos , so I definitively recommend it. The only bad thing is that...[0.8]