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Canon PowerShot A550

Canon PowerShot A550

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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.
  • 2 out of 5
"Battery issue"
  • 2 out of 5
"Battery issue"
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The Canon PowerShot A550 is the latest in Canon's mid-range, affordable line, picking up where the popular A530 and A540 left off while introducing a powerful 7.1 megapixel sensor. This is about as easy as photography can get, though if you're a real power user or interested in the potential for growth, it'll be hard to take the training wheels off... read more

Specifications

  • 7.1 megapixels
  • JPEG file format
  • Movie mode with sound
  • 4x optical zoom / 3x digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • ISO 80-800
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Q: i wanna buy camera under 150$.show me all bestnopstion plz.i like olympus stylus 710.is it ok or i go for canon or nikon for better result.
A: Here is our list of cameras in that price range:http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/lowest-price_ratings.htmlFor dealers, just click on the camera you want to see... read more
Q: How do you turn the LCD off and on? I have turned mine off and can't get it back on.
A: Nancy,The DISP button on the back of the camera should bring it back on.Andrew... read more
Q: How to save battery life
A: Alan,Pressing the round button on the back of the camera that has DISP. etched beneath it will turn the LCD... read more

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Open Questions for the A550

Q: between Canon A550 and also A470 which one better i c the feature all almost the same kindly advise coz im interested in buying either 1
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: i cannot stamp the date
5 points for best answer - 5 replies
Q: How do I make my camera Vista compatible?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.33 out of 5

Average rating based on 248 total reviews: 4.33/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Battery issue (Surianarayanan - 5/29/08)

I too have the same problem. The batteries do not connect properly and soon after a few snaps the battery low warning is given. I... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Battery issue (AI - 2/5/08)

Three family members received this camera as their Christmas gift this December '07. We all were excited to use the camera, however, 2 out of... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Buy this camera (or a newer version) (Molly - 11/12/07)

This is the first digital camera I have bought, and I'm extremely glad that I picked this one. It is easy to operate, easy to... read more

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Canon PowerShot A550 News

1/19/07

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Canon and Kodak have recently announced several intriguing entry-level shooters, expected to debut in February and March.

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