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2007-10-24T21:00:00
Pro...I bought this camera for my oversea trip.big seller for me is the 4 x AA battery.this means I can pick up a set in store if I can not recharge my MIMH batterys. or not near plug-ins wall socket.A640 does take great pictures and video.Swivel LCD is GREAT!!! Quick start up totake your first picture.Remember to get extra SD cards because thatextra 10 MP images and video you will be fill them up very fast.Con...one thing I notice sometime when I get lensflair show up in my LCD. but the image in the card seems OK. Maybe is the LCD issue???[...]
CharlesDesign
2007-09-25T21:00:00
Detailed product feature, competetive price, [...]. Will be returning customer for future purchases.
Dennis
2007-09-17T21:00:00
This is a great cam. It does awesome macros in my underwater work and has plenty of adjustments even for a pro. My only nag is it sometimes is reluctant to focus in macro. However this can be worked around by simply focusing on a more distant object and then comming back to your macro subject or going to manual focus. It is a shame they have discontinued this model.
RICHARD Z.
2007-07-29T21:00:00
I selected this camera because of the availability of a reasonably priced underwater housing (from Canon). I wanted to stick with Canon as I have always taken great shots with my other SLR's. I did not however want the bulk and weight of an SLR underwater. This camera (and housing) have performed above my expectations, even in the low light and high backscatter underwater environment. For anyone who has never taken any underwater photos, fish move faster than anything I have ever taken pictures of, and this camera caught all of them in great detail, and exceptional color accuracy. I just can't say enough good things about this powerful point and shoot.
Hooked B.
2007-07-09T21:00:00
When buying a point and shoot camera a person needs to understand that it will have limitations. Some of them are, a tendency toward red eye, long lag times, etc. This is the nature of the beast and must be accepted by the user for maximum enjoyment of a point and shoot. That being said, the Canon A640 is a joy to own. With it comes the ability to take low level and waist level shots, thus enabling many candids that would be much more difficult, or impossible, with other cameras. This is especially useful for photographing small children, pets, or any other subjects that are closer to ground level. Considering the features, usefulness, and price I believe that it is a very worthwhile purchase.
James
Canon's PowerShot A640 compact digital camera combines functionality with photographic simplicity, all in a compact form factor that fits snugly in the hand. Named for their use of AA batteries, Canon's A-series digital cameras offer comfortably placed controls & feature high image quality in order for consumers to capture, save & share images of meaningful memories, personal milestones & family functions
The PowerShot A640 digital camera is equipped with a high resolution 10.0 Megapixel CCD. The camera features a high-quality Canon 4x Optical Zoom lens, an optical viewfinder, & a 2.5" Vari-Angle LCD screen. The camera is equipped with Canon's 9-point AiAF "Smart" autofocus system
The A640 model features 21 shooting modes. The standard shooting modes are Full Auto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, & Aperture-priority. Additional modes include Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Special Scene (10 varieties), Stitch Assist & Movie
2 new shooting features for the A-Series line are Safety Zoom & Digital Tele-converter. The Safety zoom function allows users to comfortably explore digital zoom without sacrificing image quality while the new Digital Tele-converter digitally emulates having a traditional tele-converter attached
The new A-Series digital camera is also capable of recording VGA movies with sound at 30 frames per second for up to 36 minutes per clip with optional high-capacity 4GB SDHC memory cards, making it perfect for capturing memories in motion
The camera's grip is ergonomically improved, & the control layout is even easier to use then before. The large & bright 2.5" LCD screen features TFT design for a wide viewing angle, & the size of the screen makes it easier for users to read menu settings & preview/review their photos
Canon's enhanced (from previous models) 'My Colors' mode provides PowerShot users with an incredible range of creative photo effects, which can be accessed directly from the camera with no need for post-processing in a computer. Consumers can adjust a specific color within an image to modify the look & feel of their picture.
Available My Color playback modes include Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, & Vivid Red; lighter & darker skin tones, as well as options for creating black & white, sepia, neutral & positive film effects. Where previously, users could only enable 'My Colors' while shooting, the updated My Colors mode lets users retouch captured images as well, without the need for special software applications or tools
Because of Canon's proprietary Digital Imaging Integrated Circuit image processor, consumers can enjoy long battery life, smooth operation, accurate color reproduction, & excellent image quality.
The PrintShare button simplifies & accelerates direct printing to compatible Canon & PictBridge enabled printers & 1-touch image transfer to computers for use with image processing programs, uploading to the Internet, or as email attachments.
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