Canon Powershot A520 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom for $269.99

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List Price : $249.99 Price : $269.99

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MD) CL) CANON POWERSHOT A520 DIG Cam

• 4.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 11 x 15-inch prints
• 4x optical zoom, 9-point AiAF, 13 shooting modes
• Large 1.8-inch display; D!GIC Image Processor for faster speed and vibrant colors
• Print/Share button for easy direct printing and downloads, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP printers
• Stores images on SD or MultiMedia Cards (MMC); powered by 2 AA batteries

Canon Powershot A520 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom Reviews

Canon Powershot A520 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom Reviews

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1,410 of 1,417 people found the following review helpful A510 vs A520 vs SDxxx, April 18, 2005 By  diljs - See all my reviews    This review is from: Canon Powershot A520 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Electronics) Let me begin by saying that Canon makes exceptional digital cameras; the best in the market right now. This is because they have always used high quality components since they began manufacturing digital cameras. This one is no exception. The Axxx series is the successor to the excellent Axx series, with a few very useful upgrades, such as the switch from 4AA to 2AA batteries (with no decrease in camera life!), and the 4x optical zoom. A510 vs A520 vs SDxxx First off, the A510 and A520 are identical except for the 3.2 megapixel sensor in the A510 and 4mp on the A520. Today, megapixel ratings are similar to Ghz ratings in the computer world: They used to mean a lot, but with today's cameras, it doesn't mean that much anymore. More megapixels do NOT mean a better image. They mean a larger printable image. In this case, the A510 has a maximum resolution of 2048x1536 pixels, or an 8.5x11 picture. The A520 has a max resolution of 2272x1704 pixels, or a... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment (1) 393 of 403 people found the following review helpful Best selling digital camera series!, March 14, 2005 By  superman2k3 "superman2k3" (On a sunny beach!) - See all my reviews This review is from: Canon Powershot A520 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Electronics) Canon has fully redesigned the Powershot A series to make it lighter (uses only 2 AA batteries now), smaller and with 4x optical zoom. Pro's, 1. Very good image quality. 2. 4 MP and 4x optical zoom (A510, the 3.2MP version should be fine for most though). 3. Priced right, unlike some overpriced digicams out there. 4. Works on 2 normal AA batteries (buy rechargeable ones for extra life and lower cost), unlike expensive & hard-to-find propreitary batteries. 5. The menu on the Canon cameras is light years ahead of most other manufacturer's. Lots of manual options and scene modes. 6. Battery and SD card doors seem to be of above average quality. 7. 1.8" LCD screen is bright and fluid. 8. Uses standard SD cards, unlike propretary memory cards like Memory Stick or xD card. 9. Can attach extra lenses if one buys the adaptor for it. 10. Actual LCD screen looks nicely... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 75 of 77 people found the following review helpful PowerShot A520 vs. PowerShot A95 vs. Other Cameras, August 22, 2005 By  Interpol - See all my reviews This review is from: Canon Powershot A520 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Electronics) First of all, let me explain to you why I narrowed it down to two Canon digital Cameras. After extensive research on the net looking at prices and reviews, I really thought that their wasn't a camera for me, one that I would be happy with. Most Digital cameras on the market, for consumers, are these really small things that are fully automatic and have limited capabilities. And to add the to the previous statement, really really expensive. Olympus offered some nice cameras with 10x Zoom lens, at a reasonable price, but if you look deeper you'll find that it uses these tiny rechargable batteries. Two reasons why I do not like those, the main reason is cost. They cost a bit and you cant do with just one, you have to atleast buy several. Another reason, (which is quite big) is that if you somewhere were you're not going to get access to a power source then you're screwed when you run out of batteries. O.k. so I finally got two decent cameras that fit basically my needs, and... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver) for Too low to display

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List Price : $109.00 Price : Too low to display

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Canon PowerShot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Still Camera with 4x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom (Silver)

• 12.1 megapixels, 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28mm), and optical viewfinder.It will zoom on the LCD as well as the viewfinder.
• Smart Auto intelligently selects settings from 32 predefined shooting situations
• Record movies with 720p HD video
• AA battery power enables you to easily power up on the go
• Discreet Mode disables the sound, flash and AF beam for use in quiet areas

Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver) Reviews

Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver) Reviews

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354 of 361 people found the following review helpful Best Camera Of Its Type - Like The Wide Angle, March 12, 2011 By  Chicagoan (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Black) (Camera) The Canon A1200 has the features which we value most and as such, is our favorite digital camera. In particular, * It can take wide angle photos - the equivalent of 28mm on the older film SLR's * It uses 2 AA batteries which is great - especially when traveling overseas. In the past, we encountered too many occasions when a battery became exhausted in the middle of the day or could not be recharged at night. This was especially true when traveling overseas. So now we only consider cameras which use AA batteries because they can be purchased almost anywhere. * It takes HD video. * Its size is compact and can easily fit in a pocket or purse. Years ago, I enjoyed taking photos with SLR's and wore out 3 of them (the film versions). However, I missed many shots on vacation because I did not want to carry an SLR everywhere I went. The compact size of the A1200 allows us to carry it everywhere with ease. And it takes high quality photos. * This camera... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (16) 149 of 153 people found the following review helpful Excellent for close-up nature photography, April 26, 2011 By  Lonny D. Stark - See all my reviews    Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver) (Camera) Like it's Powershot siblings, the Canon A1200 is a heck of a nice piece of equipment for shooting nature close-ups. I've taken this camera out twice now, and so far it has taken wonderful photos. I've posted some samples from a single hike. Although the A1200 can't squeeze in on a subject as closely as the A480 (one of my all-time favorite cameras), this new Canon camera is capable of focusing just an inch and a half away from the subject in "Macro" mode. I usually carry one or two Pentax DLSR cameras as I hike through miles of woodland trails every weekend, and although they're great cameras, they simply can't beat Canon Powershots for capturing the tiniest nature subjects, in my opinion. If a subject is smaller than a quarter, out come the Powershots. This camera takes photos that easily match or beat the quality of images you'll find in typical nature guides by Peterson or Simon & Schuster. Spend a year on the trail with it, and you could easily have a full... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (9) 115 of 118 people found the following review helpful Excellent camera for the price, April 12, 2011 By  Nathan T. Stitt - See all my reviews    This review is from: Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Black) (Camera) I bought the Canon A1200 because I wanted a small point and shoot that I could take everywhere with me. Other selling points were the optical viewfinder which I don't really use much, as well as the AA batteries. I use Sanyo Eneloops in this camera and they work great. I don't know how many pictures I can take with them on a single charge because I end up recharging them before they die completely. The biggest surprise for me has been how well this camera does in low lighting. I have sometimes had trouble with getting good exposures in the dim lighting in my house but not with this camera. The sensor seems to be tuned for low light performance and it is a consistent performer for birthday parties or just taking snapshots of my kids. I uploaded a few of the artistic shots I've made with this camera and I can say that the A1200 has exceeded all of my expectations for a point and shoot camera at this price range. It is a great performer and with a little effort it... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (7)

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Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Black) for $71.95

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List Price : $109.99 Price : $71.95

Product Description

Canon PowerShot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Still Camera with 4x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom(Black)

• 12.1 megapixels, 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28mm), and optical viewfinder
• Smart Auto intelligently selects settings from 32 predefined shooting situations
• Record movies with 720p HD video
• AA battery power enables you to easily power up on the go
• Discreet Mode disables the sound, flash and AF beam for use in quiet areas

Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Black) Reviews

Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Black) Reviews

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 ( 196 customer reviews)

196 Reviews

5 star:		(87)
4 star:		(55)
3 star:		(23)
2 star:		(11)
1 star:		(20)

354 of 361 people found the following review helpful Best Camera Of Its Type - Like The Wide Angle, March 12, 2011 By  Chicagoan (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews This review is from: Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Black) (Camera) The Canon A1200 has the features which we value most and as such, is our favorite digital camera. In particular, * It can take wide angle photos - the equivalent of 28mm on the older film SLR's * It uses 2 AA batteries which is great - especially when traveling overseas. In the past, we encountered too many occasions when a battery became exhausted in the middle of the day or could not be recharged at night. This was especially true when traveling overseas. So now we only consider cameras which use AA batteries because they can be purchased almost anywhere. * It takes HD video. * Its size is compact and can easily fit in a pocket or purse. Years ago, I enjoyed taking photos with SLR's and wore out 3 of them (the film versions). However, I missed many shots on vacation because I did not want to carry an SLR everywhere I went. The compact size of the A1200 allows us to carry it everywhere with ease. And it takes high quality photos. * This camera... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (16) 149 of 153 people found the following review helpful Excellent for close-up nature photography, April 26, 2011 By  Lonny D. Stark - See all my reviews    Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver) (Camera) Like it's Powershot siblings, the Canon A1200 is a heck of a nice piece of equipment for shooting nature close-ups. I've taken this camera out twice now, and so far it has taken wonderful photos. I've posted some samples from a single hike. Although the A1200 can't squeeze in on a subject as closely as the A480 (one of my all-time favorite cameras), this new Canon camera is capable of focusing just an inch and a half away from the subject in "Macro" mode. I usually carry one or two Pentax DLSR cameras as I hike through miles of woodland trails every weekend, and although they're great cameras, they simply can't beat Canon Powershots for capturing the tiniest nature subjects, in my opinion. If a subject is smaller than a quarter, out come the Powershots. This camera takes photos that easily match or beat the quality of images you'll find in typical nature guides by Peterson or Simon & Schuster. Spend a year on the trail with it, and you could easily have a full... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (9) 115 of 118 people found the following review helpful Excellent camera for the price, April 12, 2011 By  Nathan T. Stitt - See all my reviews    This review is from: Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Black) (Camera) I bought the Canon A1200 because I wanted a small point and shoot that I could take everywhere with me. Other selling points were the optical viewfinder which I don't really use much, as well as the AA batteries. I use Sanyo Eneloops in this camera and they work great. I don't know how many pictures I can take with them on a single charge because I end up recharging them before they die completely. The biggest surprise for me has been how well this camera does in low lighting. I have sometimes had trouble with getting good exposures in the dim lighting in my house but not with this camera. The sensor seems to be tuned for low light performance and it is a consistent performer for birthday parties or just taking snapshots of my kids. I uploaded a few of the artistic shots I've made with this camera and I can say that the A1200 has exceeded all of my expectations for a point and shoot camera at this price range. It is a great performer and with a little effort it... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (7)

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