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Product Description: Canon PowerShot A650 IS

Canon's extremely popular A Series reaches a milestone with the PowerShot A650 IS, its new top-of-the-line camera. 12.1 megapixels offers unparalleled resolution for a compact camera, while the powerful 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer Technology delivers clear, blur-free images in low light and all through the zoom range. Hallmark A Series value includes...

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Product Specification: Canon PowerShot A650 IS

Megapixels:	12.1 Megapixels
Optical Zoom:	6 X
Digital Zoom :	4 X
LCD Screen Size:	2.5 in
Recording Method:	SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Card
Product Line:	PowerShot
Camera Type:	Compact

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By Yahoo! Shopping User Nov 29, 2007 | 15 out of 15 found this Canon PowerShot A650 IS review helpful
Pros: Control options, IS, Zoom range, AA power, SDHC
Cons: long shutter lag, slow burst mode
This is a "forced" upgrade from the A620. My pre-digital experience was an Olympus SLR system (OM2, OM4). I made the decision to postpone going to DSLR for now because enjoy the ability to actually carry the camera more often than I did the... SLR system, 4 lenses and flash, resulting in greatly increased output to pick from. The improvements over the A620 are all welcome, but especially: The Image stabilization and Safe digital Zoom are very useful and transparent to use. The LCD size increase from 2 to 2.5 is very noticeable. The noise seems to have improved with the Digic III processor, but is still noticeable above ISO 200 but this is to be expected of a 1/1.7 sensor. Many Pluses of the 650IS: â¢ As little or as much control as you like from full Auto "PHD" (push here dummy) camera to full manual settings â¢ Ability to save "Custom" settings â¢ Reasonably good grip / ergonomics, easy the use one-handed â¢ Large 2.5" swivel LCD â¢ Image stabilization â¢ 6x optical Zoom ratio â¢ Good "Around the shutter" Zoom control location â¢ Great macro performance for a compact camera â¢ AA battery power and SDHC storage provide the most affordable options Few Minuses: â¢ Some may find it at the upper limit in size & weight for a compact camera and neckstrap capability would offset the above â¢ Noticeably slower continuous shooting than the A620, even at smaller MP settings â¢ More than 1 "Custom" setting would be nice â¢ Relocating the SD slot with the batteries is not really an improvementâ¦ â¢ Viewfinder tiny and way off reality but I suppose coming from film SLR it will take a full size DSLR to satisfy older photographers like me Overall level of satisfaction for the price is still great. I had to order the A650IS as soon as it became available and experienced the "light leak" defect. It was corrected as promptly and conveniently by Canon. Great customer service there. Read more Less
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By Robert Oct 20, 2007 | 6 out of 6 found this Canon PowerShot A650 IS review helpful
Pros: IS, friendly menu, LCD screen, opitical zoom, size
Cons: aberations in macro mode, color range, image quality
I had a Coolpix 5000 and it had its problems, but the image quality in macro was superior to the A650 IS despite the A650 IS having more than twice the megapixels. I shoot mostly plants, insects, trees and garden subjects. I use the macro setting 65%... of the time. I bought this as soon as it was released and returned the first camera because the aberrations (a square of horizontal lines in center of the image) were so bad. This showed up even in 4x6 prints. The replacement was a lot better, but this problem still shows up occasionally. Violet and red-violet colors seem impossible to capture accurately, even with custom white balance. It is easy to work with. A comfortable size to keep in my pocket when I use it for field work. It grips well. The buttons and programing are good, but I wish there was a technical explanation of the iconic program settings. Battery life is excellent, but I dont use flash. I like the flip-out LCD screen, for framing up macros of flowers without getting too bent out of shape. If is was a lot less expensive the image quality would be acceptable. I don't hate it enough to return it again, but I wouldn't recommend it with out pre-testing to see if it meet your needs and is free of defects. Read more Less

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Canon A650 IS
The Canon PowerShot A650 IS emphasizes image quality and utility over size, and the end result is excellent images. Read more
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Canon PowerShot A650 IS
Canon continues its streak with yet another outstanding addition to the PowerShot A series line. The A650 IS offers style, versatility, excellent image quality, not to mention some of the best specs for any camera in this class. Read more

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