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Canon Powershot A580
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HQ Grade: B-
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| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
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- 27th of 92 in Point and Shoot
- 15th of 53 in 8 Megapixel
- 54th of 82 in Canon
- 24th of 77 in $150 - $200
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Answered Questions for the Canon A580
- Q: does this camera have a charger?
- A: This camera uses AA batteries. So the smart thing to do would be to get... read more
- Q: What does it mean when the memory card reads 'memory card error'?
- A: you can use a utility like "F-Recovery" to get back your pictures and recover your... read more
- Q: My camera comes on, snaps the picture but will not save it to the sd card???
- A: Try resetting the camera, and downloading any more firmware available at the Canon site (though... read more
- Q: what is the flashing red camera symbol in the bottom right corner of A580?
- A: I think, it is the warning that the camera may shake during recording. This happens... read more
- Q: Key differences between the Canon A580 and A590 and L18.
- A: Duplicate question, but here's the answer anyway - No problem Ann!Probably the best bet for... read more
- Q: Does this camera offer burst mode or continuous shoot mode?
- A: It does. It offers about 1.4 frames per second. There are faster cameras out there... read more
- Q: How would you rate this camera for taking pics of jewelry for sale on ebay?
- A: this camera is a entry level camera that will not give you the detail you... read more
- Q: Which is best A580 or SD1100 IS?
- A: Mudit,The A580 allows for more manual settings wheras the SD1100 is more of a snapshooter... read more
- Q: Which is better overall, an older Canon SD550 or the Canon A580?
- A: All things being equal, I'd say they're similar. Either one will give you Canon performance. read more
- Q: Can I make shoot a moving video with this camera and then save it to a DVD on my computer? Does it come with software to do this?
- A: Anne,This camera does come with software, but it is pretty basic. Your DVD writer should... read more
- Q: compare canon A570 IS and canon SD1000
- A: Better really depends on what you want to do with the camera. I've outlined the... read more
- Q: Looking for good Point & Shoot
- A: that is very easy the panasonic tz3 .http://www.cameras.co.uk/reviews/panasonic-dmc-tz3.cfmhere is a link to christopherrobinaz's photos of... read more
- Q: Which is a better one (irrespective of price) Canon A580 or Sony W80
- A: I would go with the Canon A580, or maybe even upgrade to the SD series... read more
- Q: does this camera have a view finder
- A: Absolutely, positively YES. read more
- Q: any tips on setting up my a580?mainly to photo family,events.
- A: I can be. But the down side is that in lower light situations, the camera... read more
- Q: Battery hog?
- A: Jackie,Being new, its hard to tell if this camera uses excessive battery amounts. Any digital... read more
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Open Questions for the Canon A580
- Q: My macro/back button no longer works properly.
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: focus pictures
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: is there speakers on the camera to hear a video when being played back?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: how long to rechargeable this camera batteries??
- 20 points for best answer - 6 replies
- Q: Does this camera supported by Linux?
- 20 points for best answer - 5 replies
- Q: clear in-focus pix
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