| 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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- 37th of 92 in Point and Shoot
- 2nd of 32 in 5 Megapixel
- 63rd of 82 in Canon
- 35th of 77 in $150 - $200
- 56th of 107 in $200 - $300
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- 4 out of 5
can't beat it for the $
(synthetic design - 3/17/07)I had originally tried to buy an a710 IS for school (graphic design, w/ photography courses), but yellowbeephoto.com never processed the order. So after a few weeks, I cancelled the order. This left me with classes starting, and me with no camera for photography. No good! So I ran over to Best Buy and decided to pick this up, as it had received good reviews on the websites, and figured for the price, it would be worth it. It is worth more! Great shots. However, it could really use some image stabilization! It can be a little touchy sometimes. But if you're steady or have a tripod, you can get some amazing shots. I used it all quarter, but I'm now selling it to a friend, and will be getting either an a710 IS, an s3 IS, or G7 IS (depending how much I decide to spend.) Aside from wanting IS, I will also need a few more megapixels for printing purposes next quarter, so I am moving up. But this camera served me quite well, and has made me a believer in Canon. For everyday pictures it is great, and for someone who takes time to use a tripod, and doesn't need to print bigger than say 8x10 (even that is kinda close) this camera is unbeatable at $130.
