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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.
  • 4 out of 5
"Love the camera, but flash broke."
  • 4 out of 5
"Definitely worth the money."
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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: 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: Self Timer
A: With the camera in Record mode, push the center button on the four-way controller. This opens the Function menu. Use... 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 replace them, but it does... read more

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Open Questions for the A630

Q: My camera (a630) has a blank real time display - only symbols of settings,etc. Can't view pictures taken either. Everything else seems to be fine.
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: When I try to reset my default settings it says busy. What can I do?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Powershor 630 have blackspor on the LCD monito
3 points for best answer - 2 replies

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  • 4.44 out of 5

Average rating based on 397 total reviews: 4.44/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Love the camera, but flash broke. (Nicole Loomis - 7/10/09)

I absolutely love this camera and all of its capabilities. I love the swivel screen and color accent features the most. It takes great photos... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Definitely worth the money. (Jab - 4/10/08)

I've really enjoyed using this camera, i've gradually learnt how to use all the different settings.
I was always after a camera that could where... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Very good quality photos and settings. one downside... (Johnny - 7/9/07)

This camera takes very good photos in dark and light with auto settings. All the manual settings you need. Maby a little complicated, especially for... 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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