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Note: This camera was first sold in Aug 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon A650 IS.
Canon PowerShot A640
Canon PowerShot A640
  • 3 out of 5
"Can't quite handle 6 months of travel"
  • 5 out of 5
"Outstanding Photo Quality!!"
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Answered Questions for the Canon A640

Q: a good camera for a soldier in Iraq
A: Hi Michele,This one is tricky to answer, because personally I'm not sure what cameras are... read more
Q: i would like to buy a canon camera in Kerala, India. Pl infom the dealers in india
A: The ebay world store is a good place that I know of to look. Check... read more
Q: Camera with with Video recording.
A: Well, now that we know what's the priority and what your budget is, we can... read more
Q: digiscoping
A: Canon A640 is not suitable for using with spotting scope. Nor any other camera. But... read more
Q: What is the best kind of memory card to run in a 630 or 640? Size and speed? Thanks!
A: At the very least get a 512 mb card. There are many brands out there... read more
Q: Canon Powershot A640 will not turn on.
A: You may want to check the contacts for dirt buildup. Then use a pencil eraser... read more
Q: can it download pics to usb flashdrives
A: Another option is to get a USB flash drive which accepts the SD card. They're... read more
Q: Is there a digital Point and shoot (equal to ot greater than 6.0MP) with a single lense with focal length equivalent to a 18mm - 80mm zoom?
A: No. The widest equivalent today is 24mm. For example please check the following link: http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/kodak-easyshare-p880_reviews.html... read more
Q: How do you download a640 movie clips to your computer-mac in my case?
A: I think the problem here is with the movie file format and getting the computer... read more
Q: what does frames per second give me ? I noticed the A650 IS has only 1.2 frames per second, but the a640 has 1.5, ths A620 has 1.9...
A: Well, that's the beauty of digital. You can experiment with new features without worrying about... read more
Q: Does the Canon A640 have a cache memory? I ask only because somehow...some of my pictures disappeared?
A: The fact is that files aren't actually deleted. They are merely marked for being overwritten... read more
Q: I would like a point and shoot that is great indoor and outdoor and responds quickly for pic of my kids.
A: If the extended zoom point and shoot cameras aren't too big for you, the new... read more
Q: I just replaced my LCD screen for the A640
A: Nevermind...a little more tinkering did the trick! read more
Q: I need the instruction manual emailed to me
A: Canon camera manuals are available for download from the Canon Download Library.Try log on to... read more
Q: Menu of Canon A640
A: You can easily download the English version of the manual from Canon Download Library which... read more
Q: Will the A640 take decent action shots?
A: This is a semi-fast camera that take wonderful images when given a good situation. But... read more
Q: where is the EV at my camera?
A: There are 4 buttons around the big circle beside the screen(LCD).The one on the top... read more
Q: Image stabilization
A: The video is fantastic! It is just like a video camera! The first time I... read more
Q: canon A640 or Olympus 770sw
A: I agree with Brenda. However, you may want to be aware of how long that... read more
Q: I want to set drive mode for continuous shooting, but the continuous shooting icon is not displayed (as instruction book shows).
A: Make sure you're not in AUTO mode, because continuous shooting is disabled there. Go to... read more

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Open Questions for the Canon A640

Q: how can i tell if my camera was water damaged in the past?
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Q: How can you set the date stamp?
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Q: What is the file dpi of the saved "fine" file- 72, 300, something else?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: best digital camera with swivel LCD?
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Q: Does Canon A640 has "red eye" problem?
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Q: Upgrading to 10 mp fro 7.1 Canon 620 . Need pro's & con's on Canon SD900 & A640 both 10 Mp
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: TRYING TO UPGRADE FROM A A620 7.1 TO A 10 MP CANON HAS TWO SD900 AND A640 PRO'S & CON'S PLEASE
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: can you explain the zoom feature on a camera?
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Q: If money is no object, which should I keep: Canon A640 or G7? Why?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: NEED A GREAT CAMERA to take EBAY PICTURES and also family and group portraits at family gatherings.
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Is the Kodak P712 a good camera for fast action sport pictures?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Looking for 5 cameras with memory cards so we can download construction jobs everyday and turn in the card and get another each week. Tough if can be
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Does anyone know the delay time for Canon A640 in starting? And is the shutter lag time significant?
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Which is better between Canon S3 IS, Canon A640 and Canon A710 IS?
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Q: Is it necessary to use a macro lens for A640 to shoot macro (eg. shooting an ant)
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I want to buy one digital camera, but confused with lot of option available. So please guide me for the same. Basic need is for fa,ily gettogether/fun
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Q: Which is better,Canon A640 ,Fuji finePix f31 fd or Sony DSC N2 or Canon A710 IS and why ?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: How good it is ?
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Q: I'm looking for 2 key things, ability to take fast pictures (with a baby I need to catch them) and works well in low light and outside
20 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: looking for camera to take auction photos of jewelry and clothing without much camera knowledge thanks
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