Canon PowerShot A620 Review
Excellent quality photo prints up to A3 with no loss of definition make the PowerShot A620 a powerful camera to have. The detail is so fine that printing cropped images is not a problem.This obtainable PowerShot A620 with its massive 7.1 Megapixels suits both every day use and the taking of more exciting shots, its many functions, resolution and power virtually guarantee every photo to be a success.
Inside the camera is the DIGIC II which thinks for you by combining functions and shooting at high speed to catch the moment, at the same time extending the life of the batteries. Another feature available to you is iSAPS which adjusts the camera settings before you even press the button.
The 4x optical zoom combines with the 4x digital zoom to produce high-contrast images with the digital zoom having additional versatility because of the high level of Megapixels in this Canon PowerShot A620.
The camera can be used in manual or automatic mode, FlexiZone AF/AE allowing you to manually select focus points. Great results can be achieved as near as 1cm from your subject. Also, the 9-point AiAF will keep your off-centre subjects in focus too.
The PowerShot A620 has 20 shooting modes which allow you to be creative by using full manual control. Colour effects can be added using My Colors and this digital camera also has 8 special scene modes: Kids & Pets, Foliage, Indoor, Beach, Fireworks, Snow, Night Snapshot and Underwater.
Quality movies with sound can be produced in various formats, 60 fps (QVGA), standard mode at 30 fps (VGA) and compact email mode (QQVGA).
Within the optional accessories range are: 1.75x tele-converter lens and slave flash, 0.7x wide converter lens and waterproof case which protects to a depth of 40m.
Once connected to any PictBridge or Canon Direct Print compatible photoprinter instant quality prints are produced. ID photos and movie prints can be printed when connected to a Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printer. For fast uploads of images and movies to a PC use the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.
The CANON iMAGE GATEWAY, if available in your area, gives you 100MB of internet space for you to store and share your images. There is also a software package which will allow you to browse, edit, download and organise both movies and slide shows.
For the Canon PowerShot A620Canon PowerShot A620 Specifications & Features
- 7.1 Megapixels
- 4 x Optical Zoom
- 4 x Digital Zoom
- 16 x Combined Zoom
- 1cm Focusing Distance
- Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Underwater and Custom White Balance Settings
- Vari-angle 2.0" Low temperature P-Si TFT, approx. 115,000 pixels
- Auto, Manual, On and Off Flash Modes
- Red Eye Reduction
- Maximum Image Size 3072 x 2304 Pixels
- 640 x 480 Movies up to 1GB
- PictBridge Compatible
- Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia (MMC) Card - 32MB SD Card supplied
- 4x Size-AA Alkaline or NiMH Batteries
- Approximate Weight 235g
Canon PowerShot A620 User Reviews
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Reviewer: Hugh - UK
The A620 is certainly bulkier in shape than others but seems to be durable and the difference in shape is a small price to pay for the extra battery life. I find that I am getting approximately 370 shots from one set of battteries and that by using the viewfinder rather than the LCD, and flash only when really necessary, that this also helps extend the battery life.
My best pictures have been achieved outdoors, indoors is perfectably acceptable but does not quite match the excellent outdoor quality. Colour is also very good and is pretty much actual shades.
All in all, a very versatile camera that takes excellent photographs. I would say, one of the better digital cameras available.
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Reviewer: Graham Butler - UK
I was looking for something that was in between a compact and SLR and, after reading various articles, decided that the A620 would be the one to buy.
Overall, I have been extremely pleased with the results as I have managed to produce some excellent pictures with the help of the many features that are available. Wasn't sure if I was comfortable with the buttons to start with but once I had got used to them have found them to be well-spaced and easy to use. Battery life is excellent (having double the power) and the camera is ready for action very quickly so that you can shoot straight away and hopefully not miss that special picture. Video clips I found slightly disappointing but then I did not buy this camera specially for this feature. However, it is still a handy option to have at your fingertips.
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Reviewer: Don - UK
Since I was given the A620 I have gradually built up quite a portfolio of quality photographs.
Although a bit chunkier than other digital cameras, I find this one to have so many varied features that the solidness is not important and, in fact, I have very quickly become comfortable with its shape and handling.
One thing I really appreciate is the fact that I have the choice of either setting up the type of shot I want to take, or letting the camera think for me if I need to be quick and not miss the shot.
Close-ups come out extremely well and, sometimes, I find that using the flash outdoors (say on a flower) results in an even better image. Colour quality is also very good and the zoom lens moves easily and is fairly quiet.
Will progress to video clips and let you know how I get on.
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Reviewer: Susan Jones - UK
Had the A620 for a few weeks now and, so far, have been impressed. This is slightly larger than a compact camera but this has not presented any problems and, in fact, I quite like the more solid feel of it now. It is quick, offers a wide range of features both manual and automatic, produces great image quality and colour, zoom works well for close-up shots, best battery life so far experienced and it didn't break the bank. Only feature I have found to be slightly under par is the video clip, would have liked to have had the image stabilisation facility.
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