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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon A550.
Canon PowerShot A530
Canon PowerShot A530
B-
HQ Grade: B-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
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"Canon Powershot A530 broken and no service"
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Answered Questions for the Canon A530

Q: The slider on my A530 broke off and I can't download pictures, is there any other way to switch modes?
A: Invest in a USB memory card reader. They're around $25. Slide your flash card in... read more
Q: shutter sticks
A: Hi Bev,This problem has been covered in some depth in this thread elsewhere on Digital... read more
Q: Whenever i am switching on my camera, it is asking for the date and time. It is unable to keep the one I set. What might be the possible reason.
A: The A530 uses a little CR1220 cell besides the batteries to keep the clock going... read more
Q: which camera is better canonA530 or A 540
A: The A540 has bigger LCD screen and more megapixels than A530. But it costs more... read more
Q: are A530 plug and play?
A: With what OS? You shouldn't have any trouble with XP SP3, Vista or even OSX... read more
Q: Pictures from pc back to Camera
A: The reason you cannot drag a file from your computer to your camera memory is... read more
Q: when I use nimh recharables my camera complains "low battery" why?
A: This is likely due to the fact that NiMH batteries have slightly lower voltage than... read more
Q: Photos/video come out sideways.
A: I found some information on the Canon website regarding this camera. The Canon A530 does... read more
Q: How do I activate the self timer, so I can be in the picture? On the A530.
A: Sorry, just trying to help. Check the mode dial on the camera, not the menus. read more
Q: Hi! Does the Canon A530 take l-ion batteries?
A: Tony,If you can find a l-ion battery in an AA size, then yes, this camera... read more
Q: What is the largest and fastest SD card I can use in my Canon A530?
A: read more
Q: a530- displaying low battereis even though the batteries are new!
A: There's a service advisory on this issue at the Canon Website:Safety Notice: PowerShot A530/A540 Overheats... read more
Q: a530 good camera but new batteries fast finished (after 10=20 pictures) how to change this problem ?
A: Hello,I'll hazard a guess here and say that your problem is probably that you're using... read more
Q: Batteries problem ..
A: Well, here's my first question ... are you buying your batteries in bulk? The easy... read more
Q: How are the camera batteries charged?
A: Hi Robin,This camera can use (and comes with) regular AA alkaline batteries- the non-rechargeable kind. read more
Q: i have bought my A530 from China last month , quite happy with result ,
A: There is nothing wrong about the CD. Windows XP does not need a driver to... read more
Q: Canon A530 or Kodak Easyshare C663?
A: Martha, these 2 cameras are just average point and shoot ones. Both have similar specifications... read more
Q: How can I increase my ability to have close up detailed shots that are not blurred?
A: If you have plans to upgrade to dSLR, you probably will get everything that you... read more
Q: what do i do when my screen says "card holder Open" and its not?
A: Try a reset of the camera to factory default settings. Check to make sure your... read more
Q: What is the best digital camera for about $100?
A: Hi JAGI think you can indeed get a good camera for very close to this... read more

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Open Questions for the Canon A530

Q: Where can I get another disk so I can put pics from my camera to computer?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Canon A530 Memory Card Problem
5 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: I need to download the canon powershot a530user manuel instructions
1 reply
Q: No Image Available! Pictures vanished from my A530!
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: why does it take so long for the flash to charge?
3 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: LCD monitor and menu function not working
15 points for best answer - 5 replies
Q: what is a memory card error?
2 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: It seems tha someone drop it and the lent hit the floor,the lent is bend.and the camara does not work.....
20 points for best answer - 5 replies
Q: Does this camera download pictures with a regular USB connection?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: how do i use self timer on 530?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: My canon A530 is not displaying the actual image on the LCD monitor, only the display info...please help..on vacation!
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: How do you restart this camera it says lens error restart camera!?answer fast
20 points for best answer - 7 replies
Q: Why does my canon A530 camera captures images even in video mode?
1 point for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Can all cameras use the same printing docks?
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Q: Do all cameras use the same printing docks?
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