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Canon PowerShot A630
Canon PowerShot A630
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.
  • 4 out of 5
"Love the camera, but flash broke."
  • 4 out of 5
"Definitely worth the money."
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Answered Questions for the Canon A630

Q: I get a flashing flash symbol on the screen and flash does not work. Why?
A: While you're looking in the manual, you may want to see how to do a... read more
Q: Self Timer
A: With the camera in Record mode, push the center button on the four-way controller. This... read more
Q: Why is the flash on my a630 malfunctioning?
A: Might try a full reset of the camera by removing batteries for a minute and... read more
Q: I went to the touble of writing a review of the A630. Several days later, it still is not here. Why do I bother?
A: Did you post it here?. If so, be patient. It's only Monday. read more
Q: batteries
A: If you're buying a Canon A-series camera, buy rechargeable batteries that hold 2500mAh. If you... read more
Q: number count of remaining pictures gone haywire.
A: Perhaps you changed the Picture Quality settings? For example, lower quality pictures take up less... read more
Q: A630 Locks Up
A: If you have enough time, try resetting the camera. This is a fairly easy procedure... read more
Q: I want to take close ups of baseball cards from 6-8 inches away. How do I do it?
A: If your picture is blur it could be because you aren't set On the macro... read more
Q: The mode switch quit working and I cannot review pictures I have taken and therefore cannot delete pictures. How can I fix this?
A: There are better ways of viewing and deleting pictures than the camera way and you... read more
Q: Is the battery door on the A630 the same as the A620?
A: There's a good chance that it is. Since it's part of the A600 series. read more
Q: Any ideas why my camera won't turn on?
A: Well, your contacts could be dirty. Take a pencil eraser and rub it on the... read more
Q: What is the difference between SD memory card and SD fast speed and which one should I use with the Canon a630?
A: I just went to the A630 and am getting plenty of speed from a 256mb... read more
Q: my viewfinder stays dark
A: Try pushing the Display button (a small square with lines on the sides that's located... read more
Q: My camera is not working after I went to beach. How can I have after service ?
A: You can get canned air at any radio shack or store that sells computer equipment. read more
Q: Where is a place that I can purchase this camera in a store in the madison wi. area
A: We deal primarily with web based vendors. However, you may wish to check with Circuit... read more
Q: Missing Software and Interface cable for Canon A630
A: With a USB cable, you no need drivers for WinXP. See hereIf you just download... read more
Q: How do you register a canon powershot A630. Tried on line no luck.
A: I am a new owener of Canon Powershot A540 Digital Camera and I can not... read more
Q: I have a Canon A630, I don't know how to set camera to take extremely close photos of coins. can anybody give me step by step instructions?
A: Hi Penny, Don't forget though, that the closest you will get with this camera is... read more
Q: camera wont connect to my pc, but connects to another pc. Whats wrong?
A: A lesson well learned then. ;) BTW - If you're happy with the answer you... read more
Q: Can I make the flash shoot faster?
A: Andrew's answer is ok, but for me the correct answer is "no", you can't modify... read more

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