Canon PowerShot A470 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

+ I bought this camera for my elderly, non-technical parents for Christmas having seen a review that claimed it was one of the simplest cameras to use. I had to choose a camera that was very simple, inexpensive and would be of use to someone without a PC. The good points are that you can just switch it on, zoom and press the button. Also excellent is the easy to use AV-out function that enables them to view the photos on their TV as they do not have a PC. Another benefit is that it is Pictbridge and my parents have a Pictbridge compatible printer so they can print out the occasional photo - this is lesson two for them, we have to learn just a little bit at a time. The camera writes to SD - a very convenient and now inexpensive industry standard format. My mum was reluctant to use it on Christmas Day but, by the afternoon, she was merrily snapping away and I just received a message from her on Boxing Day to say she was going to take some photos as it was such a sunny day today! Playback mode on the LCD and TV was easy and logical - as was frame deletion. In fact, we did not need to read any instructions at all, it was so obvious, the icons were obvious, i.e. zoom, flash etc. Some may say that the camera is unattractive but it is perfect for kids and elderly people as it is simplicity itself to hold and operate. Canon cameras have a good reputation and this is well founded with this camera - well thought out.

- Both my parents are arthritic and removing the battery cover and also the flap to expose the AV-out and other ports proved very difficult for them. The camera has a rather cheap plastic feel about it. As is the case with most equipment these days, all the writing and icons on the camera are so small my parents could not see them properly. The ideal would be to make the whole camera bigger with bolder icons.

+ The camera is stylish and easy to use. It features a number of different modes for different scenery and settings. The screen is large and therefore easy to focus on what you are taking.

- The camera isn't as slim linned as most other cameras, therefore it wouldn't fit in a pocket if you were just carrying it around.

+ Lovely looking, compact, easy to use, xcellent image quality for what i wanted to pay.

- Only problem I can see is that you cannot delete multiple pictures; it has to be done individually, which is very time consuming. Otherwise, really lovely product. Would be good if it came with a case too.

+ I found the Powershot Cannon digital Camera very good to look at and very easy to use. I am not a Camera Buff but I found it very easy also how to put the pictures onto my Computer. Would recommend it to my friends.

- None.

+ Face recognition and auto exosure/focus etc make it hard to fail

- I miss not being able to look through a viewfinder

+ Great image quality, easy to use, well made and sturdy. Has good extras like face recognition.
This is a very good camera if you just want to point and shoot but it also has good features like Sun Set and Black and White if you want to play.

- A little larger than some digital cameras and a bit heavier. Viewing screen is difficult to see in bright sunshine frankly if Canon added a view-finder to this camera it would be pretty near perfect.

+ realy grait camera,so ...it,s the CANON quality

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+ Very easy to use, Sturdy, Good quality pictures, Value for money, Good battery life

- Bigger and heavier than most modern point and shoot cameras

+ easy to use, especially for amateur photographers. works well in all weather conditions as i took it on holiday. has a good flash.

- high powered so batteries constantly needed. would suggest buying recharger kit.

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- battery doesn't last very long

+ Easy to use , large screen, foolproof! Nice clear pictures

- hard to remember what all the functions do.

+ So easy to use, just point anf shoot. Haven't had time to read all the blurp yet as bought it just before I went on holiday so not sure what the camera can actualy do bit used it whilst we were away and thought it was great

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+ COMPACT, LIGHT, DOES ALMOST EVERYTHING I WANT IT TO

- THE ZOOM IS NOT AS POWERFUL AS I WOULD LIKE, BUT IS SATISFACTORY FOR ALMOST ALL SHOTS I WANT TO TAKE

+ East to use and understand

- No camera case and not offered insurance on line

+ all good

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