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antoekneeo (antoekneeo) 0 pts

March 27, 2008 1:57 AM

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How Do I download photos from camera( Canon A570 IS) to my computer?

Here is the deal. Me and my GF are going on a trip in June. I am a novice with cameras and after looking on this site I am considering getting the Canon A570 IS as it is within my price range. I wanted to know specifically if I were to buy this camera how I would get the photos from it onto my computer. I have a dell PC and there seems to be a slot for a Flash drive and next to it a hole for plug-in(I am guessing for a USB cord). Just wanted to know since this camera does not come with a flash drive how will I get the photos onto the computer. BTW since I am a novice is there a better camera out there for me or will this one do the trick(photos in the bed room, outside, etc) sorry for all the dumb questions, I am a goof when it comes to technology and electronics. Thanks

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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts

March 28, 2008 11:30 AM

1) The BEST way to transfer pictures from camera to computer is with a card reader. They cost $10-20. You will need one that reads SD/SDHC cards which are very common. Just plug the reader into your computer's USB port and put the SD card into the card reader. yes, this does involve removing the SD/SDHC card from the camera each time you want to download, but it is fast and consistent AND doesn't use up your camera battery to transfer pictures. In fact, you can be charging your camera battery while the card reader does its thing.
2) You will need to buy at least one, preferably two, SD/SDHC memory cards to use in your camera. The SD card that comes with the camera will only hold a few pictures. You can get 2GB SD cards cheap now. If you plan on taking video with your camera, be certain that the SD/SDHC cards you buy are rated at least Class II. (Class I is too slow for video). And if you are planning on using the "continuous shot" mode for taking a series of really fast shots, then you will need Class III card for maximum speed.
3) You might want to consider the Canon A710is since it has a longer zoom and should be available for about the same price. You might have to look on eBay though since the A720is replaced it and you might not be able to find a brand new one. The A710is also takes better macro shots than the A570is.
Good luck and feel free to ask more questions.

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antoekneeo (antoekneeo) 0 pts

April 17, 2008 1:37 AM

Thanks a lot Larry for your insight. I am not looking to spend too much on a camera. I just want to take some quality photos when I go to the Dominican Republic in June. I will be taking some photos inside of my room as well and as you can imagine there is a possibility of darkness, so which of the two cameras you talked about is better for a darker setting?

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Larry (logcabiny) 4897 pts

April 17, 2008 10:20 PM

Here are the full review sites for these two cameras.
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona570is/
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canona710is/
The only significant difference is the 6X zoom on the 710 (versus the 4X zoom on the 570).
They are almost matched on the low light function having the A570is win by a nose at the widest zoom and the A710is wins by a little more at the full tele zoom position. For use indoors you would most likely be using the widest zoom setting so the A570is wins but just barely on a laboratory test setting. Almost certainly not enough difference to see on a printed picture.
You might want to shop around and see which one you can purchase for the cheaper price. Also, read those two reviews and see if anything stands out as undesirable on either one. Lastly, go to a store that has them both and feel them in your hands. Sometimes a camera just feels all wrong (hard to reach controls, unbalanced, slippery, etc.).
You can't really go wrong with either of these two cameras since they are so closely matched. If you like the A570is and it is cheaper, get it and start enjoying it. :)

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