Does anyone know the exact date that this camera will be available? If so, please post a review here with the date. I will be leaving the country Sept 17 and hoping to buy one before then... and don't worry, when I get this information I'm going to delete this as it is not a review (was forced to give a star rating).
Thanks a lot

To use the software that comes with the camera, you have to use an older version of QuickTime (Version 6) than the current version (Version 7). Apple ITUNES requires Version 7 of Quicktime, so you essentiallly have to choose between using your camera software or ITunes because of this software conflict.

This only affects the ability to watch movies taken with the A610, but I can't believe Canon has a released a brand new camera that is dependent on an outdated version of QuickTime. They have no plans to offer a patch to get around the problem.

I am very pleased with the camera, love the full manual settings, great movie mode (u can even zoom) and best of all it takes great pictures! This is the follow up camera to the A95, advantages include a bigger LCD, digic 2 processor (which means faster speed), high-speed 2.0 USB connection, better macro mode (less the half an inch!), 4 optical zoom. I think the biggest thing I noticed was the speed of the zoom lens and ability to focus. Macro shots is simply amazing! Personally I would get the Sandisk Ultra 2 SD memory card to go with this for top speed. Its a simply amazing camera you will love!

I had been looking forward to this purchase ever since I saw the press release about the A610. I ordered it from Amazon as soon as it was in stock, they shipped it immediately, one-day shipping got it to me exactly when I expected it.

I am not ordinarily one to make such broad, sweeping statements, but I am very, VERY impressed with this camera. Here are some initial impressions:

- Movie mode is great...it makes AVI files in 160, 320, or 640 resolution (4:3) with okay quality mono sound. It uses very low compression, so you get great quality but large file sizes. The way I calculate it, you can get a 640x480 30fps AVI encoded at 2MB/s. You can use the zoom before you hit the shutter, but you cannot zoom while filming. Bummer.

- The autofocus mechanism is spectacular. It seems to have 9 zones in the AiAF setup, and will make a best guess at where you are focusing and show you those zones before you pull the shutter release. You can also put it in "FlexiZone" which lets you move a single autofocus point around the frame, allowing you to ask the autofocus to aim wherever you'd like. Macro focus is great...it really does focus accurately at ranges as close as a centimeter from the lens when zoomed all the way out (1x). It does have a manual focus setting, but I can't yet beat the autofocus.

- The "My Colors" feature is cool...one of the modes allows you to replace one color for another (you select by aiming the center of the frame at the colors you select). You can also set it to select one hue, washing all others to grayscale. For the photoshoppers out there, it's also got a mode where it stores both the original shot and the color-altered shot on the card. No worries.

- The photos I take with auto-exposure and autofocus turn out beautiful, crisp, and with great color balance (the RGB histograms look very even). I can even get zoom shots of a close subject where the background appears blurred...very pretty.

- The camera's user interface is quick enough to learn if you read the booklet. On-screen menus are very informative without being over-designed.

Do yourself a favor and buy this camera or the A620. You will be investing in a very capable tool at an extraordinarily reasonable price. Buy a big SD card, too, so you don't have to worry about setting the camera on anything but the highest resolution and lowest compression.

I am a fairly experienced photographer...Overall it just feels and "sounds" like a very cheaply made camera -albeit at a very expensive price ($275)!. They put a few pieces of metal around a very cheap plastic body.

The pictures were nice IF you don't take pictures in dark place... we went to the Smithsonian in DC and took some pictures in the Air and Space --they all came out with red eye despite using the redeye reduction features. And if you try to use redeye correction -it turns the eyes into dark circles... But It tends to take very clear and sharp pictures in a variety of light situations.

BUT I can not help think that canon has adopted a strategy of making very nice, disposable cameras. Read the reviews and do the research before you buy... I read the reports of all the Canon problems, but thought it might just be a few grumps, but now I have seen the shoddy product for myself....it seems to me that Canon is on a downard decline -and this camera proves it to me.

I bought this camera at an electronics store and since then haven't been able to put it down. It has all the settings that an average user could ever use, and a few novel others. I am a man with larger hands but I have not had any problems with gripping the camera or punching any of the buttons. This makes a perfect second camera for those who want a few other features to use to get a little creative. From what I have noticed, the structure is very solid. The 4X zoom is also great, and the 5MP resolution shows things in pictures that you never knew were there. This is the best camera that I have ever purchased.

I had an A510 that had some shutter problem. I returned it to Costco (which has one of the best customer services) six months after I bought it from them.

I decided on the A610 from Amazon since Costco doesn't carry it. I liked the A510 for its simplicity and the ability to use standard AA (which saves me the hassle of tugging a recharger everywhere). This camera clearly has the best festures at its price point.

With Canon brand name you cannot go wrong - at least that's what I thought.

Although the features are better than the previous model that I had, this one has a finish that reminds me of Mintek DVD players (and the recent Chinese made Panasonic portable LS90s). Not the kind of superior finish that we have come to associate with Japanese products. The aluminum clearly looks cheap.

The first digital camera that I bought in 1999 from Canon looks far superior in finish by comparison (but that was Made in Japan).

I will keep it for the features but this is not something I am going to be flaunting.

I was trying to buy one A95 but could not get hold of one as Canon had discontinued it. One or two shady websites had it with excessive price tags so i finally decided on the new PowerShot A610. It is touted to be the successor of A95 but its a let down compared to A95.

I am not a very experienced photographer, but it did not take me long to figure out that objects falling in shade appear very dark. Specially pictures which have a mix of sunlight and shade get spoiled because of this. There was no such problem with A95. Also the pictures and movies taken in night are much darker than it appears on the LCD. I have tried different shooting modes and increased exposure, but so far i am unable to get rid of it. I am still exporing the camera so may be i will find out a way to get around this.

Another let down was the cheap finishing of the camera, I was in a bit of shock to see that a brand new product from a company like canon can have such a bad finishing.

The processing is much faster than A95 and 4x Optical zoom is very helpful. But over all this was a let down.

The Canon A610 is the replacement for the Canon A95. It has a lot of new features not found on the A95. In addition it has a new larger LCD screen, and a companion camera A620 which has 7 megapixels. It also has an improved movie mode (VGA movies at 30 frames per second). A lot of features in an inexpensive camera.
A new manual mode is included for those that like more control.
Focusing and shutter lag have been improved on this model as well due to the upgraded Digic II chip on this model.

I am extremely pleased with pic quality of my new A610 (and I consider myself very picky).
Super fast and accurate focus and exposure thanks to new DIGIC II processor.
Very handy maual controls and super video mode at 640*480 @ 30fps.
Coupled to 4X lens this point and shoot has to be the best 5 MP on maket for under $300.
Used it extensively for 3 weeks and only last night I recharged my first set of batteries (4AA * 2500mah); simply amazing.
Love this camera!!! I had a Nikon Coolpix 5200 before this and the A610 is head and shoulders above the Nikon.

I am a first time buyer for this type of camera. I spent days on the computer researching and trying to get the best deal for my money. I'm one picky customer and I really hunt for bargains! Consumer Reports rated the A95 as being a best buy, so when I heard that the A610 was a step up, I bought it. I've also purchased the charger, batteries, and case to go with it. (It's cheaper to buy them as a kit). So far I've been thrilled with everything. It is a great camera for both beginning and advanced users. The menu is not too complicated, like many of the cameras out there. The quality is good also. It feels very sturdy and comfortable in my hand. The size is perfect: not too small and not too large. I have larger hands and the buttons and controls are easy to use. I love the zoom lens. This camera has 20 different settings for picture-taking which was important for my husband and I because we like to take close-ups of nature. It has other settings for taking action shots, portraits, snow, and beach pictures. It even gives you the option of taking multiple shots and later turning them into a panoramic photo! The screen is larger and swivels around to different positions so that I could even take a self-portrait if I wanted to. This camera offers many thoughtful details and is easy to use (after you read the directions, of course). I would not hesitate to recommend this fine camera! It is a real deal for the money.

After reading all of the other reviews, I decided to purchase this camera. Canon is very well respected and has a loyal following. I was not disappointed. The camera is easy to operate, and the picture quality is excellent. The large LCD display has a very nice feature that allows it to be rotated to different positions for viewing, or closed for protection while in the camera case.

The only down side of this camera is the weight. It is a little bit large and heavy compared to some other models. Not a bad trade off for the all of the other features, though.

I just recieved this camera a couple of days ago, and wow. . . I am completely speechless. Cannon, thank you for this product.

Pros:
Very fast between shots, allowing you to take your next shot sooner than on a lot of other cameras (Digic 2 processor)
Great in auto mode, but has the ability to go manual.
Flip out LCD is awesome! It rotates around and lets you take shots you might not get otherwise.
Optional grid on LCD screen to help you line things up.
Good battery life.
Histogram lets you see if shot is too dark, and you can adjust settings to fix easily.
Uploading pictures to computer is very fast!

Cons:
No live histogram.
Some low light shots need to be fixed up in software.
Tripod mount is plastic (but not a big deal to me).
The included software is very basic.


This is a very nice camera with lots of cool features. If you like to play with gadgets, you will definitely enjoy the various options:
-My Colors- which lets you make everything black and white except for one chosen color
-Sepia
-Black and white
-ability to adjust camera settings manually or just turn dial to a setting for auto, portrait, landscape, foliage, night scene, beach and many more.

I have really enjoyed this camera so far, and my only qualm with it is that some of the low light shots are a little dark. But, I imagine this would be the case with any point and shoot camera.

Buyer beware! red-eye will be present in majority of indoor photos. Even with the red-eye reduction and indoor modes "on"; red-eye is present in pictures. If the flash goes off expect RED-EYE in the picture. For $300 - one should expect better results. It's inconvenient and time consuming to manually edit many red-eye pictures. The edited red-eye pictures either still have some red-eye or the eye appears black. On Amazon - I have read reviews that Kodak models have solved the red-eye issue. Learn from my $300 buying mistake.

I have my A610 a week now after having owned two digital cameras. The last camera was a Canon A10 so this camera is a vast improvement. I love this camera! The pictures are wonderfully clear and crisp. My only negative comment is that it is a little tricky getting a good focus and exposure at macro settings. This thing will focus down to 1 cm! I found it best not to use the flash on close up shots as it tends over expose. The manual tells you this and a good exposure is possible with just a minimal amount of light without the flash.
The menus are straight forward but complex. Canon has allowed settings for just about everything. I can't imagine a setting that was missed.
The camera is slightly on the large size and a little heavy since it has 4 batteries, but it runs forever on that power source. The extra space needed for the batteries gives the camera a nice grip since the front protrudes out allowing you to hold the camera very still for low light settings.
I like the finish on the camera contrary to previous complaints. It is a textured silver finish rather than gloss and, I guess, it all a matter of taste. I do not think it has a cheap finish. Besides, the fit or the various pieces are almost perfect. This should not discourage you from buying this camera. Actually, I would have preferred an all black camera anyway, but silver seems to be the rage these days.
It has wonderful low light capabilities which are better than my old 35mm SLR. I was really surprised about this. I have noticed no noise problems in really low light.
The mechanical mechanisms are quiet and sound very refined. My old camera was rough and noisy.
We looked at a lot of cameras an did a great deal of research. I am very satisfied with this purchase and highly recommend it.

I bought this camera and i love it. the marco mode is amazing, even though you dont need to you can touch the subject and the camera will still focus. the zoom is very good (4x it would be nice with more but oh well, you can get a lens adapter from canon for about 120 it think). the shooting modes are easy to use and get to. my favorite is the color mode which is very fun to play around with. the style fits my hand very well. the screen is nice and large and it is nice that it flips closed so you dont scratch it or damage it. also it starts up very quickly. for a camera just under $300, this is a great buy. so far i have been completely satisfied. i would definatly recomend this to anyone looking for a great camera.

I own a 20D and a A85, this is a great walkaround camera and significantly faster than the A85 with its Digic2 chip.
If you take the time to check out its features you can do a whole lot with it.
Even has continuous shooting mode at about 2.4fps.
Focus is very fast.

I run a internet company which requires professional use of digital photos, etc. In short, this camera surprised me with all the options and all. Don't listen to people saying "it is too heavy". the heavier the better. It is solid, and I really love it. I also checked reviews before I bought this camera. It deserves 5 stars, not 4.5. If people did/do complain, it is because they don't know how to take pictures, for that matter..do they even know how to check their email? Anyways, i am impressed.

I bought this camera so that I can take pictures of my son when I go visit him. I haven't actually done that just yet but I am practicing taking pictures.

I am a beginner in every sense. I got the bug from my sister. She's pretty good at this stuff.

I'm no aspiring Ansel Adams or any other great photographer but i would like to be able to take great looking shots in every condition that I may be in. Be it a party or at a museum, whatever ligthing condition etc. etc. etc. I want to be able to photograph that moment.

Well this camera can do that and more. The auto mode is great for just being lazy and taking a snap shot to the color mode where you can do the color swap/accent etc. It's also got a good macro mode for close ups.

Another great feature is the ability to take fast frame rate video. It's at a lower resolution but the quality is there. If you want a video camera, buy a video camera. This is a digicam that can take video as well.

I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who wants a point and shoot camera and have a little bit of control for things like shutter speed, aperture blah blah blah.

Definitely get at least a 512 high speed SD card to minimize the time it takes from taking the picture to trying to take the next but that can be remedied by the burst mode.

The only thing that I don't like about this camera (and it really isn't a big deal at least for now) is the zoom. albeit, it't great zoom for a small camera, I would prefer to have at least 10x-12X zoom with image stabilization as well as a live histogram.

I might keep this camera for a while till I get my skills improved but the next camera I want is the S2 IS.

Bottom line, this will do what you want it to do and if you have time to play around with it a bit, then this is the camera for you. Keep in midn that this isn't a slim pocket cam but a real camera to take real pictures.

I bought this camera for my mom and au pair for Christmas.
I have been really impressed. The pictures look very nice, the camera is quite easy to use, and the videos look EXCELLENT! The camera was smaller than I expected which was nice too. The flip LCD is very useful - I'm very pleased with that.

My only slight complaint is what I have heard others say - the little door covering the A/V inputs is incredibly thin and flimsy. It doesn't even seem to close properly. It is quite odd that they didn't do a little better job Hopefully that won't become a problem. I could see it easily getting ripped off it is *so* small and think.

I have a Nikon D70, but am considering getting one of these as a smaller alternative when I don't want to lug my big camera everywhere.

For the price, this is a very good option.

Thanks to putting a similar model on my wish list at Amazon.com, I received this model for Christmas. I believe it's a good camera. Time will tell. However, you should be warned that the software is very, very bad, does not correspond to what is in the manual, and is likely to screw up your computer. So, in spite of the repeated warnings that you "must" install the software on you computer before connecting to download the pictures--which is pure hokum--you should not use the software at all. In fact, it might be okay for managing pictures, but it completely screwed up my computer system, and I learned, as I had expected, that you don't need it at all. The best thing, for all digital cameras, is to get the PCMCIA adapter and use that to copy pictures into your computer from the memory card. By all means DON'T USE CAMERA COMPANIES' SOFTWARE. My experience with Kodak and now with Canon, is that it is not only poorly written, it may well damage your system. In my case installtion of the Canon software resulted in inability to communicate with other computers on my LAN, and reset my power management options. Furthermore, the install program never finishes, it continues to recycle endlessly until you stop it.

I had owned the earlier Powershot A60 model and was very happy with that. The A610 is an improvement in every aspect.
* Video mode is great! You get full motion videos at 600x480 that look great when played back on a TV. I had just bought a digital video camcorder, JVC-GR270, and I'm returning the camcorder because the Canon simply put its videos to shame. I STRONGLY recommend the
1GB SD Card and get an "ultra fast" version.

* Very useful additional photo features. It allows you to try
a trial flash so that it can correct exposure, before the actual
flash shot to avoid wash out.

* In review mode you can see a histogram of color levels.

* I didn't think I would find a lot of use for the flexible LCD
display. But it comes in very handy in macro mode and also for
taking self portraits.

* It has full manual controls and Canon has improved the button controls on the back.

* VERY nice that you can use 4 double-A batteries of your choice. I was able to shoot hundreds of photos with the LCD on all the time on one set.

Just a great camera.

Pros :
- Great pictures!!
- Nice build quality
- Easy to use/Menus and functions well layed out
- Great battery life
- Powerful flash
- Awesome macro mode
- Comforatable grip
- Really fast operation both at the time of starting and while using flash

Cons:
- Small memory card provided
- Slightly heavy and big (not pocketable)
(Guess it is a tradeoff between 4 x AA batteries and sleek design)
- Some red eye problem.

I got myself a 512 MB card, 2300mAh rechargeable batteries. Have taken over 200 pictures spread over almost a month now. Batteries still going strong. This is my first digital camera, and I think there is none better for the price !! Great job Canon.

This camera takes incredibly good pitchers. However, be forewarned that you will get redeye on indoor shots...Yes, you can download the pitchers to your computer and take them out, but it's time consuming if you take many shots (if you like the camera as much as we do, you will). Also, you will not be able to correct the eye color of pets.
That being said, for the money it's a great camera

Features and functionality are very nice, but I cannot get a single sharp image; pictures are all blurry and noisy no matter what setting i use. Like the previous reviewer, I also get the camera shake icon way too often. I assume from the generally favorable reviews that the camera is a good one and that I simply have a lemon.

I am giving this 3 stars for now because I have just ordered a replacement and don't want to slam the camera in case I just happened to get a "bad" one. I previously had the Canon A80 and was always pleased with the results so I opted for the A610 when it was time to get a new camera. Out of the box, I set the camera to Auto and started shooting a few indoor shots and noticed that all the shots seemed blurry. Additionally, the camera shake icon comes on when using the optical zoom no matter how still the camera is held. I even set the camera on a table to ensure that it was completely still but I can't get the camera shake icon to go away (any suggestions?). Based on my good experiences with the A80 and after reading all the good reviews posted, I have decided that the camera must be defective in some way so I am sending it back to Amazon for a replacement.

The camera has got some really nice features that are unavailable in similar models.... Some good features are various modes of shooting such as portrait, landscape and special settings for cloudy and sunny days... also, there is a Tungsten setting which allows you to take photographs of bright light sources... it gets really good detail even when taking such shots...

All in all a fantastic camera..

I have owned many brands of Digiams from HP to Sony to Kodak and have found this to be the best of them all(with Sony as a close runner-up). This makes the third generation of Canon DigiCam that I have owned. An a60, and a75 and now this a610! All still function as new! For all those with the e18 errors, heres a solution.....DONT DROP YOUR CAMERA! Treat it gently and for the most part, it will last quite a while. The pictures you get from this are simply stunning. Perfectly saturated colors with VERY little noise(Even on high ISO's). Battery life is very good with nimh's, mainly due to utilizing 4 batteries. I routinely get 200-300 pictures on a set of fully charged NiMh AA's and around 100 pics on your run of the mill Alkaline AA's(NOT reccomended by the way). The interface is FULL of features, yet not too overwhelming. The new "My Colors" setting yields an absolutely stunning twist to your photos! For this year they have also increased the zoom to a 4x! Canon really did their homework on the A-series cameras!

I suffered through a few cheaper cameras, all with disappointing results, before paying for this one. Digital cameras still aren't as cheap as film cameras, so you really just need to pay more if you want a good one. Maybe some cheaper digital cameras are OK for some people, but this one zooms farther, shoots faster, and takes better pictures. Indoor pictures come out pretty good (cheaper cameras take terrible indoor pictures) and outdoors it is just amazing.

It has a variety of settings you can adjust, but I just leave it set to automatic mode and it works better than messing around with modes and settings on cheaper cameras. The only things you really need to touch are the macro option for really close pictures (within a few inches) and sometimes you might want to turn the flash off manually, although most of the time it will turn off automatically when not needed. Eventually I will try playing with different settings, but for now I am just thrilled with how well it works on auto.

The first one I got was defective, but with Amazon I didn't have to pay anything for return shipping either direction to get it replaced.

The Cannon PowerShot A610 is a wonderful camera.

- 4 AA batteries mean that you don't have to charge a proprietary battery pack and you can refill at any store
- Long battery life, we use 2000mAh NiMH AAs and they last for weeks of casual shooting. At a friends wedding I took over 200 pictures, most with flash and did not need new batteries.
- Fast shutter response, not as fast as an SLR, but close.
- Large fold out screen, this opens up a huge range of picture taking that you never thought possible.
- Great pictures on the auto setting, just point and shoot for setting free pictures.
- Great range of settings, from "kids and pets" for fast shots to completely manual.
- Buy the fastest 1GB card you can find and you will never have to worry about changing cards again.
- Great movie mode, perfect for those moments that look better on film.
- Excellent display options for reviewing your photos.
- Additional timer function where you can have it take multiple shots after a delay so if people are blinking or being silly you have several to choose from without running back to the camera

- The only drawback is its size, if you want a "pocket" camera this is not for you, the large size does make it easy to hold and stable for using the timer.

I bought this digital camera sometime in December and already have placed an order for another one as a gift. Since this is my first digital camera, i bought it from a store and thought shall try it out to see know it feels. The camera is simply amazing. Nice compact design, not as noisy as some others, nice crisp pictures, plenty of zoom, fast response to zoom and snaps. Fully loaded camera with plenty for manual and automatic settings.
As with all products, there are some cons with this one as well. First, although it is not as noisy as some others but you still can hear a noise when you zoom in and out. I found some of the Sony and Nikon making less noise. Secondly, the pictures at the far end of the zoom were very shaky and out of focus. Thirdly, it uses 4 AA batteries while others use only 2.

But overall, nothing beats a Canon and this ones the best out there.

Just used this for three weeks in Asia. It took hundreds of gorgeous shots without a hitch. Battery life was good and flexible resolution/detail options allowed me to save memory for the "big" shots. I love the detail and color in the pics; really didn't regret leaving my slide film behind. I also brought my 3MP Canon A400 to use as a "pocket" camera, but never took it out of the case because this one, though no Elph in size, is handy to carry and has addictive features. I was skeptical about the flip-around screen, but have found it very useful. Aside from the unobtrusiveness of looking away while shooting a subject, it basically saved me from lugging around a tripod because I could use any surface to stablize the camera in low light and simply move the screen to see the subject. This also helps the camera shake problem. I agree with those who find the "shake" icon appears too frequently, but it really does stop you from taking a pic that will only appear out of focus once you blow it up at home. If you're taking a lot of action shots in low light without a flash, you may need to go deeper into the software than I did to see if the settings will adapt to your purposes. The AV door is also flimsy, as others mentioned, not my favorite feature, but at least it's flexible so it doesn't break off. I looked at a lot of camera sites before choosing this model, and have been very happy with its ease of use, quality, and reliability. It was easy (and cheap) to transition to this from the smaller Canon, as the software, SD card, and batteries were the same. There are definitely sleeker models out there (HP ,Sony), but for me this was a great combination of ease of use, functionality, quality, and price.

I have never owned a digital camera. This one is great, and I am so glad I bought it. So many of my friends, some that know their cameras, tell me I got a good one. This takes great video with sound, and good pictures. The display in the back is handy and I use it often. All that I could have wanted from a camera it does.

Excellent product, you can configure everything like in more expensive models. Only memory card is a misunderstanding 16Mb. If you decide to buy this camera order 1Gb memory card.

De verdad que la experiencia con la nueva camara a sido genial, la fotos son execelentes, los videos de 640x480 a 30 fps son geniales, para sacarle provecho es recomendable una memoria de 1 gb, entre lo que no me gusto fue el software para el PC ya que te abliga a bajar la fotos con este y no detecta la memoria como una unidad de disco, pero si tienes card reader problema resuelto, el otro detalle es la tapita donde esta la entrada de A/V es como fragil pareciera que se fuese a partir debieron hacerla igual a la de la memoria que es excelente.

la recomiendo con los ojos cerrados.

saludos.

This is my first digital camera and I can say that I am very pleased with this camera. Pictures come out looking awesome and although I had to check the Advanced Users guide that came with the camera to check up on some of the features, I found it easy to understand. Ability to zoom in while taking video in VGA at 60 fps. Tons of features for the price.

I bought this camera for my parents to replace their old Olympus 1.2 megapixel camera. My Mom was convinced she'd need at least 6 megapixels but I proved to them 5 mp gives you more than enough quality (unless of course you are a professional). Not to mention with the release of the A620, this camera has become quite the bargain. You won't see too many 5 megapixel cameras with all the features this has for much cheaper. The optical zoom is a must in the camera world. Sure, you think you won't use the zoom much but you'll discover later on you really needed it.

This camera is small, but not that small and despite being made of some kind of plastic has a very sturdy, metallic feel to it. It fits comfortable in even a man's large hands and let's you avoid that problem of shakiness many of the too small digital cameras have. The interface is easy to use, simple, and effective. There is a dial for most of the features an amateur photographer would need to use in a split second, and I love the LCD screen on the back. It's the right size and perfectly movable. The grip on the side of this camera is one of its best features. Not only does it let you take secure pictures if you are like me and have shakey hands, but it's also nice when maybe you are leaning out or in a moving vehicle trying to take a picture, you feel like you have a really good grip on your camera.

Another feature I like is that the lens is interchangeable and you can buy more advanced lenses to serve your particular needs. The package came with a USB cable adapter that lets you get all your pictures off the camera without ever having to touch the memory card.

All in all I think this is a perfect choice for the average consumer. It is a little pricey through Amazon, more affordable through some other retailers, but a good buy nonetheless. Things I'd like to see with it would be maybe a case or easy way to protect it, and it's also not the kind of camera you could easily slip into your pocket or anything. It's not that advanced in features, but consider what it's aiming for I think it does a good job.

Love, love,love my new camera. So far it's been very easy to use, downloading picts. has been simple. It's small, but not too small. Picts. turn out very clear, not grainy. It's a good purchase for those of us who don't know too much about cameras. Picture taking is easy.

I have enjoyed this camera alot! It is small enough for my purse and I have taken great pictures of the grandchildren. I have been very happy so far.

I work at a public access TV station where we bought five of these for our digital imaging classes. I'm very impressed.
4 Quick Pros:
Battery life. It uses 4 AA's which last significantly longer than I expected them to.
Video mode: Uses a Mac-friendly format and looks great
Full manual mode: A little tricky because you have to hit the same buttons to make different adjustments, but it's there.
Full swivel screen: Great for shooting over a crowd or from the hip.
Cons:
The compartment doors are a little flimsy.
Comes with a 16mb card (useless), but most camera companies are kind of stingy in this regard.

I bought this camera last month & till now it worked just fine. I have only one complaint. When i try to take a picture in night mode, i need to keep the camera real steady or else u will get a shaky pic.

Perfect for people who just want to take great pictures. It captures motion and low-light pics just as well as the regular ones. This is a terrific buy.

Why settle for less, when you can get a brand new original top-of-the-line Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP camera for Free! I got mine from this web site: http://topdeal.biz/camera3

While the A610 takes great pictures and has an excellent user interface, for some reason the remote shooting function that comes with the packaged software, and that is commonly available on some cheaper Canon models and on the A620, is not enabled on this camera. This function would have allowed the camera to take pictures from and save directly to a USB connected computer. Why they decided to exclude this function I don't know, but seems like a glaring omission on what would otherwise be a great software/hardware package.

If you are willing to ignore aesthetics of this camera then this is THE best camera in the price range. While buying a camera one must look for the CCD size (higher the better) and Optical Zoom (higher the better). Canon gives 1/1.8" CCD size for this camera and all other 5 Mega Pixel Camera (even Canon's own SD400, S500, SD450) use 1/2.5" CCD. Infact Canon uses the same size CCD (i.e. 1/1.8") for its new 7 Mega Pixel Cameras.

This is the second Canon digital Camera I bought for my family. The earlier one S500 is working perfectly for last one and half years and I expect this one will set new standards.

I can't say enough wonderful things about this camera. I did plenty of research before selecting this camera (my first digital one). This camera has a lot of the great features as more expensive ones, such as Panoramic Photo Stich, 20 scenic modes,etc. It also has a very handy tilt LCD screen for self-portraits or for when you need to shoot above a crowd (now you don't have to guess that your aiming at the right spot, you can actually see it). If I would have to list something negative about this camera, it would be that compared to others in the market right now, it is on the bulky side. But all the beautiful looking pictures I've taken so far compensate for that though.

I wondered whether a high-speed Secure Digital card would truly enhance the performance of Canon PowerShot A610. I contacted Canon USA. Canon replied that it had not tested the various SD cards on the market. I went on to look for answers over the Internet, and concluded that Canon PowerShot A610 could benefit from higher speed SD cards capable of writing up to 5 mbps or 33X.

In his recent article "Compact Flash and SD Cards," Bob Atkins indicated that the speed at which data is written to the flash memory card depends upon three factors: the maximum write speed of the card, the maximum write speed of the camera, and the efficiency of the interaction between the camera's software and the card's onboard controller. Canon PowerShot A610 employs the DIGIC II Imaging Processor for picture quality and processing speed. In the article, Canon EOS 20D containing the same DIGIC II processor tops out at 5 mbps when writing to a card capable of writing 9 mbps. Canon PowerShot A610 would expect to write in similar speed and thus benefit from a higher speed SD card capable of write speed 5 mbps (I am ignoring the third factor here).

The write speed of most SD cards appears to be 1.2 mbps that is 8X (1X = 0.15 mbps). For Canon PowerShot A610, SD cards capable of writing speed between 33X and 50X would be sufficient. Be mindful that the advertised multipliers may be misleading. Often the advertised multipliers would indicate the read speeds only. For example, a 50X SD reads up to 10 mbps, but writes only 1.2 mbps (8X). A 150X SD reads at the promised 22.5 mbps but writes 15.0 mbps (100X). The write speed seems always to lag behind the read speed by a sizable margin.

I am totally pleased, and somewhat impressed, with this camera. It's price makes it a great value. There are many different shooting modes, which really enables you to have the camera select the appropriate settings for that particular mode.
What I really like about it, is that you can shoot on fully auto and fully manual, with a wide range of options in between.
It's a great choice for someone looking for a quality, easy to use camera. And, it's also terrific for someone looking to learn more about digital photography by using the many modes, including manual, to have more control over your snapshots.
Although I haven't used the video mode much at this point, it appears to be quite capable of producing good vids.
I would suggest getting a 1Gb card right from the start. Having the storage is well worth it. Also, an NiMH/NiCd charger/batteries is a good idea. I actually prefer a cam that takes these "AA" batteries. In so many reviews of cams with rechargeable sticks, etc., people seem to not like their short batt. life. With this cam, even if your recharge. batts die, you can slip in 4 Duracell's and not have to return a different type of battery to it's charger.
Hope this helps ya'.

I bought this camera because I am a dedicated Canon customer. I have owned several Canon cameras and have no problem. I purchased this camera in Jan. 2006 and in Feb. 2006 I had to have it serviced. The camera would drain a battery charge within 15 minutes of usage and eventually would transfer pictures to my pc. I contacted Canon who advised me to send it in and it would be returned to me within 7 business days. I sent it Feb. 3rd and it arrived there according to FedEx on Feb. 7th. On the the 15th I received an email stating that it would be returned to me in 7 business days (14+ days after they received it). I told the rep. on the phone I needed it for my research by no later than March 21st. I called and called when it never came back only to be redirected to a new department every time I spoke with someone. I was always cordial on the phone, only to be treated with apathy or rudeness everytime I called. I emailed only to get a 1800 number to call. I have yet to speak to one person who actually helped or listened. It was finally shipped but unexpedited before the 21st ensuring that it would not arrive for me to use on this date. Don't buy if you are concerned with customer service.

Wow. What a camera. With so many functions, pictures can be taken anywhere with professional quallity and ease. A very reliable camera thats perfect for business and hobby use. 10/10.

I've had this camera for a few months now, and the more I use it, the more dissappointed I get. Don't take me wrong: it's a good camera for basic shooting modes/day scenes/slow action, however, when you try to change the settings, it starts to act funny... for example, it takes too long to take a picture, or to focus on an object (not what I would expect from Canon)..., and it just doesn't work in a night/night scene modes: it is impossible to get rid of a "shaking hand" effect (unless you use a tripod, I guess). However, a good thing is that it does not freeze under cold temperatures.
In general, it's just an "ok" camera; it works great for the first 2-3 months, and then all the processes seem to slow down... now, I am looking for a new camera.

This camara has all of the features I need. I can take great pet photos, night and indoor shots. These three were nearly impossible to capture well with my old camara. The ease of use auto focus is important to me also. I highly recommend this camara.

Camera is nice and take good pics. But never install the software. It doesn't work and screws up your computer...

I bought this camera to replace an older Canon powershot. The picture quality is superb and the video quality is as well. The viewscreen is larger and the camera is very easy to use. The only drawback is that it is a bit bulky and heavy and uses 4 batteries.

This camera stopped working after using it three times. It was not dropped or abused in any way, it just lost the ability to detect that a memory card was in the camera. This was not a formatting issue and a local specialty shop that I do business with for film processing and other matters, examined the camera and confirmed that it needs to be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer.

Worse still when I tried to get some service from Amazon.com I was greeted by an employee in India whose english language skills were not adequate for me to communicate my problem.

I tried to get some service from Amazon's vendor/partner (Adorama), but I have been unable to reach them by phone and they have not responded to my emails despite their claim to respond to all email messages within 24 hours.

This is the last order I will place with Amazon, the last time I will do business with Adorama, Amazon's vendor/partner, and the last cannon camera that I will purchase.

It will be interesting to see if this email is posted.

My Dad actually got this camera for me. I have a really nice Canon film camera I love, but I had not yet gotten into digital.
Being new to the digital camera world I love this camera.
It is very easy to use, and takes great pictures. I have countless pictures of my son. I highly recommend this as a first digital camera before taking the leap to a nicer quality more professional digital like I plan on doing someday.

I bought this camera to replace a 2M Powershot A60 before a trip to Hawaii. I have been very happy with the pictures it takes, and also with the speed of focus, which is MUCH faster than the A60. I like the preset "scenes", like the landscape that turns off the flash, and the "kids" setting that forces a quick focus and fast shutter speed. I got about 100 pictures on a set of NIMH batteries, mostly outdoors but some with flash.

My gripes are minor, no battery level indicator, the cover over the usb socket doesn't stay closed very well, and the battery door is flimsy (same as the A60, actually).

I bought this before a trip to Hawaii to replace an older film camera of approximately the same size. Wow! The photos are sharp, they can be blown up to 5x7 or probably larger without an issue (I haven't tried 8x10 yet). Several pictures we took are beautiful -- better than any film camera we've owned.

The real beauty of this camera is the adjustable viewing screen. For those of us with bifocals or trifocals, the large screen and the ability to twist the display so I can see it through my bifocals without twisting my head up funny is worth every cent. I enjoy taking photos again!

My only concerns are that the unit is not as sturdy as I would like. As the other reviewers have mentioned, the covers to the batteries and the cable connections are flimsy, but if you're careful with them, it should be fine. Also, the dial on the top that sets the scene selection gets "bumped" to other settings with little effort. I was also disappointed that the mounting for the tripod is plastic...one twist too many and it will probably crack, so be careful.

We found that to avoid blurry photos, just disable the digital zoom and only use the optical zoom. We took over 400 pictures with the camera and the only shot that was blurry was with digital zoom. I even took shots from moving cars and the results were excellent.

We were shooting the largest-richest format of photos available on the camera and noticed that after repeated uploading and deleting of photos that the time between shots was taking a little longer. We used the memory card reformat option on the camera and the speed returned. Buy yourself a fast, good quality memory card (I use a SanDisk Ultra II 512MB) along with the camera and you shouldn't have any problems.

I bought this camera for my digital photography class thinking that it would be a great investment and turned out to be wrong. Dont get me wrong it has many features, but after two months into my semester my camera pooped out on me. It slowed down. It will take forever to take a shot or focus. Also it is way to heavy to take photos without a tripod you will end up with many blurred photos. So now I am looking for a lighter camera with an imagae stablilizer.

We bought this camera to keep my 78 yo dad busy during a family gathering. His first venture to digital technology, he spent LOTS of time reading the book and trying things out. The biggest problem in his learning was that the chip that comes with the camera is so small as to hold less than a dozen pictures. So, when you buy the camera, BUY A BIGGER CHIP AT THE SAME TIME!!!!

I am using Canon Powershot A95 since last 3 years, and I am extremely happy with it. And I have always recommented Canon cameras becuase of its good features and good performance. And hoping that Powershot A610 is an improved one,(so naturally better than A95) I recommented and bought one for my friend. What a pity! The machine noise when I zoom it, is terrible. I am afraid I will wake up people if they are resting with this noise. In quite places like a church or somewhere I am very hesitant to use it. The cover of USB/AV port is worse than paper. It just does not remain close often and be very careful to press it too hard. It may be a plastic stuff, but more flexible and shapelss than a thick paper. And once I attach the hand string, i cannot close it or open it freely! And i found it really terrible.

The SPORTS MODE (or the fast shutter mode) for shooting, which I greatly appreciate is just missing from this 'improved' model.

I do not simply understand how could people say that this is a great camera with its terrible machine noise and its disappointing cover of the USB connection.

if you use this camera often, you'll risk running out of batteries just when you need the camera to work. you'll also be buying a lot of batteries.

I purchased my A610 in November 2005 as a replacement for my Canon A60 digital camera. I've owned two Canon digital cameras (S10 and A60) prior to upgrading to the A610. My experience with all three cameras has been very good. For my taste, Canon cameras have achieved a near-perfect balance of features and image quality. My A60 turned out spectacular photos; the A610 is a decent upgrade in features and still turns out perfect photos one after the other. My previous Canon cameras were essentially trouble-free; however, the A610 only lasted five months before experiencing an internal failure that required it to be returned for warranty service. More on that in a bit.

First, the A610 provides great features at an unbeatable price. It includes the full range of auto and manual exposure controls, an excellent movie mode, and a swivel LCD screen that comes in handy more than you'd think. The Canon Digic II processor is superfast in focusing and exposure lock which helps you snap quick photos with little shutter lag. My previous Canons were noticeably slower to lock on and take the picture. The A610 provides you full control over every aspect of picture control (ISO, white balance, flash intensity, just to name a few). While the AUTO setting is the easiest to use for most people, I prefer the "P" setting that allows me to select a few custom settings to tweak the exposures to my preferences. Plus, this camera goes for a couple months on a single set of rechargeable AA batteries. All this in a nicely built metal/plastic body that has a good handgrip but that's not too bulky.

Now about my A610 failure. After five months of routine use (and no mishandling or drops of any kind) the camera suddenly stopped taking pictures. It powered up fine and could playback previous photos on the memory card but it couldn't take new pictures. When in the "shooting" mode, the LCD was blank except for the menu icons. When I snapped a picture, the camera took only black pictures (no image at all). I tried all of the troubleshooting steps but to no avail. At this point I knew that the camera had an internal failure and so I called Canon Factory Service. They were courteous and after a few questions they recommended I return it for warranty repair which would take 7-10 days turnaround. When asked if they would repair my exact camera (I asked twice) I was assured that my serial number camera would be repaired and returned to me. I was suspicious of this since most companies prefer to send you a replacement (or refurbished) unit because it's quicker and cheaper for them to process. Either way, their website includes a simple Repair Request form that you can fill out and print to send along with your camera. All Canon digital cameras go to either Chicago or New Jersey for service; mine was sent to Chicago. I packaged up the camera as instructed (camera only, no memory card, no batteries, no strap) and sent it off.

Within five days I received a notification email and a snail mail letter that confirmed receipt of my camera for repair. Pretty good. In addition, I was able to track my repair status on their website. Within the following three days, the status said my camera was repaired. One day later I received an email with the FedEx airbill number that indicated my camera was on its way to me. Sure enough, the package arrived on time --the whole repair process from my shipment to their return took under two weeks. Very good, in my opinion.

When I opened the box, I found an A610 camera, my original shipping documents, and a repair order that stated that the servicing techinician had recommended a "replacement" instead of a repair for my camera. Sure enough, the A610 sent back to me was a different serial number than my original camera. Just as I suspected would be the case. Well, at least they didn't disappoint but I do wish that Canon Service would have told me that up front instead of leading me to believe that my camera would be repaired. This may not be a problem for most people (since we really just want a working camera) but when it comes time to upgrade, I like to re-sell my old camera along with the original box, manuals, and accessories. Now with my new replacement camera, the serial number on my old box and the replacement camera don't match and so I'll have to explain this. To Canon's credit, the replacement camera they sent me was in perfect condition and appeared brand new (even had the stickers on it) and works perfectly. However, I believe that technically this camera is "refurbished" because Canon marks a small dot next to the serial number on the bottom of the camera. I have seen this before and it flags to Canon Service that this camera is a refurb if it is ever returned in the future (different warranty applies). Overall, the warranty process is what I expected and for all practical purposes, it is the best one could hope for.

Bottom line: Great camera. Should you need service, it's likely that you won't get your original camera back but you'll be sent a replacement "refurb" instead. This is common practice for consumer electronics and in the end, is probably the only way a company that sells millions of cameras can possibly turnaround warranty service in a reasonable amount of time. It is simply too expensive to disassemble, troubleshoot, and repair each and every camera that is returned under warranty (especially when the original camera only cost $200!). That's life in the electronics age where we demand maximum value for the lowest possible price.

For me, Canon stood by their product and returned a perfect working replacement. This makes a great product even better.

I needed a camera that can take great pictures, can do good quality videos and can do close-up macros. This was the only camera in this price range that does this, and I've been quite happy with it overall.

The pictures are always good quality, and the videos are pretty nice. They are not DVD quality, but they're not bad and are pretty close to what you get with an old VHS recorder. With a 1 GB memory card, I can get about 8 minutes worth of video at 30 frames/sec, 640x480 resolution. My only gripe about the videos is that there is a high-pitched noise on all of them. Its not a real loud noise and it doesn't ruin the videos, but it is noticeable.

While the features are good, I do question the quality. Right after I bought it, the automatic lens cover wouldn't shut right. Then, about a month later, the whole lens assembly just froze up and wouldn't retract at all. The camera was useless at this point. I sent it in for warranty service and it took about three weeks from the time I sent it to the time I got it back. As one reviewer noted, they do keep you pretty well informed of whats going on during the repair period. I have had no major problems with the repaired camera, though once in a while the on/off button gets stuck.

So, overall, was satisifed with the camera features and the Canon warranty service, but I do wonder about the quality of these cameras. There was one major defect and several minor ones. My A610 model was made in China whereas older Canon models were made elsewhere, and I wonder if this recent move by Canon has affected their quality.

The camera surpasses my wildest dreams. It it a very easy camera to use. It is also easy to downloan. Anybody who orders this camere is in for a very pleasent surprise.

I was able to pick this camera up and start using without even looking at the manual. There are a lot of extra functions that I need to learn how to use, but just for regular pictures it is easy. The swivel screen is very useful. Especially if you want to put the camera on something and time a picture. You can see what you will be shooting much easier. The 4 AA batteries have a much longer life than my old 2 AA camera. I hear the rechargable batteries are even better. Overall this camera has all I need for everyday use at a great price.

I've had this camera for 2 weeks now and am very pleased. Its easy to use, takes great pictures, and has a ton of features for the money. Great battery life with regular AA's. Fits good to my hand yet still fits in my pocket. I had one photo blown up to an 8x10" and it turned out great..no pixelation. The swivel LCD is much more useful than I thought it would be. The best part is there is very little delay in between shots, so I don't miss as many shots as I did with my old Kodak. I do prefer Kodak's software though..it was easier to e-mail compressed photos from it than it is the Canon software.

What is the point of this richer feature set on a camera that basically takes junkier pictures than my old Sony DSC-S30? The AE (autoexposure) frames still manage to expose my pictures wrong. The Sony with no such "feature" never got it wrong. The colors are hazy, not vivid. And the "camera shake" icon is the default state of this thing. What is the point of making a camera that uses it's technology to 'helpfully' tell you it can't take your pictures 70 percent of the time?

Not a good camera. Not a good deal.

After reading reviews from various sources on various digital cameras, I chose the canon 610. I am by no means an expert photographer, but the pictures this camera produces on the auto setting is amazing! I can only imagine what a real photographer could accomplish with it. While it has a myraid of settings, I primarly use auto, so if your not an expert, you can easily use this camera. Coupled with the Kingston 512 mem stick you can take hundreds of pictures! I recommend this camera for everyone who wants great photos at reasonable cost and ease of use. My only complaint is the manual is poor. Good thing this camera is intuitive.

Google "Canon" and "e18" before you buy this camera! They have a major flaw in the lens mechanism of all their cameras.

I chose this camera for its viewfinder (in addition to the digital image finder) and the stability offered by the battery compartment bulge - you can grip your fingers around the battery compartment to stabilize the camera while shooting. I also like that it uses regular batteries rather than more expensive digital batteries. Took it on a two-week vacation recently and got approximately 180 pictures on the first set of batteries - a plus when traveling! I haven't taken it off the "auto" setting yet, but it seems like the advanced features would satisfy any user. It's heavier and a bit bulkier than the more streamlined digitals but I like that. Two nits - since it's a bit heavier than a shirt pocket camera, a longer cord that allows it to hang around your neck would be a plus. Also, when turned vertically, the pics have black borders on both the right and left sides (or maybe I'm just not doing it right). All in all, I love both its ease of use and the picture quality. The Amazon ordering & delivery process was quick, easy and met all expectations.

I love my new Powershot A610. The my colors feature was especially fun to experiment with. This camera has a lot of features and takes great pictures for a great price. I've noticed however that some of my pictures turn out blurry, because in a darker room the shutter speed is a lot lower

The shipping of my camera was fast and it was just as I expected.

Very satisfied.

Thanks.

I love this camera. Best purchase I've made recently and fast delivery!!!

i love this camera. i bring it with me EVERYWHERE. it takes great pictures and i love the color color options. i know, it takes four batteries, but they last a REALLY long time. especially if you get rechargables. the flip screen is great too. i like to get into weird angles or just to flip around so i can take a picture of myself and a friend. it's great. i would highly suggest this camera.

I purchased this camera about six months ago after my Kodak Easyshare camera completely died on me. I did a little research and read only good things about this Canon camera so I decided to go with it because it was very reasonably priced (about $200). Not only did the camera live up to my expectations, it surpassed them by leaps and bounds! Here are the things I have loved about this camera:

BATTERY - this camera has the best battery of any digital camera I have ever owned or used. At first I was worried since it uses four AA batteries instead of two like my other cameras, but it was advertised to have a good battery life so I was hopeful. Let me tell you that I have had this camera about six months and have not had to change the batteries yet! And I use the camera quite a bit. I used it for church Vacation Bible School all week, youth weekend retreat, family vacation, pictures of friends and pets, all of this and the battery is still going strong! If I had not experienced this, I would not believe it was possible for any digital camera to do so well with batteries (my Kodak sucked the life out of batteries in a matter of just a few hours or less!)

EASY TO USE - I was able to sit down with the camera and figure out pretty much all of the functions in a very short period of time and with very little reference to the manual. (And I'm no technology expert).

PICTURE QUALITY - all of the pictures I've taken and printed out have been great. The camera is a 5.0MP camera and it does a great job for it's resolution I think. All my pictures have been sharp, clear, and great color.

FEATURES - I love the ability to quickly and easily change between outdoor, indoor, different lighting conditions, action vs. still shots, close-up, etc. And it makes a real difference in the quality of the pictures to be able to tell the camera what the conditions are of the picture you are trying to take.

LCD SCREEN - I was hoping to get a camera with a very large LCD screen, but quickly discovered that I like the swivel feature on this camera even more than having a huge LCD. Being able to swing the screen out and turn it around gives you that much more versatility in what pictures you can take. It revolutionized the "self-portrait" :)

SD MEMORY CARD - I was also looking for a camera that used SD memory cards. Mostly because that was what I'd used before and all of my other pictures were on SD Memory. So that was a big plus for me. That may be different for each person though depending on which type of media you are used to using.

I cannot stress how highly I recommend this camera. I will never buy another digital camera besides Canon again. And the A610 (as well as the A620 - the 7.0MP version) is the best digital camera I've ever used.

Bought this to replace an older 3mp Canon that my wife loved, but the battery (and subsequent replacements) were awful. They'd last perhaps 10-20 pictures and then start flashing "low-battery".

So I started hunting down a camera that used AA-type and settled on the A610.

Great camera and features. We rarely print bigger then 5x7, so the 5mp was perfect. If you want the higher resolution A620, they're identical cameras with the 7mp chip.

With fully loaded batteries, we get hundreds of shots and only recharge perhaps one every 3-4 weeks...and my wife is taking pics of the kids constantly.

This camera is great overall when it works properly. There is a known issue where the lens will not retract (and it's not due to low battery).

Otherwise the quality and features are great but in all the research I did, I didn't find that info before I bought the camera. Of course it happened right after one year (no warranty coverage left).

Check the web - I did too late.

I bought this camera, and unfortunately, I had to return it. It came with SEVERAL booklets, and one would just refer you to another. It was just too difficult to figure out. I'm a novice, and this was my first digital camera. I wanted something simple. I'm sure it's a very good camera for someone with digital camera experience, but this is NOT the camera for a first-time user.

This camera simply exeeded my expectations. It has features for standard and professional users as well. Easy to use, great resolution and lots of shooting modes. You'll get great photos with it. I love it.

I've had this camera since March 2006, I researched on it highly and when it took a price cut, I went for it (the new models were just starting to come out about this time as well, hence the price cut). Not disappointed in the least with this gem of a camera. Battery life is excellent, pictures are crisp and clear, just need a tad sharpening. I've taken well over 10,000 picture with this camera (No lie, I take it with me everywhere...) and it's still going as strong as it was when I first bought it. Of course, I often wonder when the time will come when the imfamous E18 error will come, but that's why I bought an extended warranty. Hopefully, this camera will continue to rock well into the coming years.

I'm pleased with this camera. It takes pretty good pictures. I think the learning curve is a bit steep though. I still haven't been able to eliminate the red-eye problem entirely, even though I'm sure I've played with every setting imaginable. If you buy one of these, get a good case for it. My zoom lever popped off and I had to send it in to Canon. Canon fixed it, as it was still under warranty. I'm happy to say that their customer service handled my issue very well.

This camera does everything we wanted it to do,
It takes great photos
It is easy to use
It is easy to make adjustments for different photo needs
It is easy on the batteries
It is easy to carry

We are very happy

Best Camera ever! Great price, great pics. I couldn't be happier! I am not a great photographer but almost every picture I took with this camera (and we are talking at least 500)was beautiful! Bought it for a once-in-a-lifetime vacation and it captured the scenery perfectly! I will NEVER use a regular film camera again!

I was pleasantly surprised to find a very good digital camera for this price. We have no complaints. I had read that this camera was hard on batteries. We took it to Italy and took over 300 pictures before needing to replace them.