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Canon PowerShot A630

Canon PowerShot A630

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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
"lasts as long as the warranty"
  • 5 out of 5
"REALLY NICE WITH MANY FEATURES."
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Editors' Comments

Canon's A630 is a great follow up to the popular A610, and at 8 megapixels, a fantastic choice for point-and-shoot photographers. The A630 is another great mainstream camera from Canon; extremely affordable yet technologically advanced yet easy to use and understand. The 8MP sensor is the big draw, as well as the nice 4x optical zoom and rotating... read more

Specifications

  • 8 megapixels
  • 4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Auto focus, auto and manual exposure
  • JPEG file format
  • ISO 80-800
  • 2.5-inch LCD display
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Answered Questions for the A630

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 sandisk sd card. read more
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 camera reset. If you can... read more
Q: my viewfinder stays dark
A: Try pushing the Display button (a small square with lines on the sides that's located near the LCD). read more

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Open Questions for the A630

Q: Any ideas why my camera won't turn on?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Is the battery door on the A630 the same as the A620?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Where is a place that I can purchase this camera in a store in the madison wi. area
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3.5 out of 5 64 Store Reviews City Electronics $145.95 Go!
3.0 out of 5 136 Store Reviews Amazon Marketplace $218.99 Go!
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  • 4.45 out of 5

Average rating based on 368 total reviews: 4.45/5

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  • 2 out of 5
lasts as long as the warranty (Lisa - 6/4/08)

Bought my first. Broke just after the warranty expired (camera decided on a fixed focus and wouldn't move in or out). Purchased a second. Same... read more

  • 5 out of 5
REALLY NICE WITH MANY FEATURES. (LOUIE - 5/18/08)

I am far from an expert on cameras and after doing some research and investigating, I decided to give this camera a shot. I am... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Camera! (David - 5/10/08)

This little camera is all most people will ever need. It can be used in full auto or you have a lot of control it`s... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 5 out of 5
Very Capable (DC Resource - 10/26/06)

This DC Resource review compares the A630 and A640, finding both to be exceptionally great cameras. read original review

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Canon PowerShot A630 News

8/25/06

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These two heavy-hitters have announced some great new cameras, with Canon looking to improve upon their popular A620/610 models.

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