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Canon Powershot A650 IS
Canon Powershot A650 IS
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
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  • 5 out of 5
"Great Camera"
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Answered Questions for the Canon A650 IS

Q: Can you add colored lenses to a Canon a650?
A: I hope you found the answer to be yes, because you are able to add... read more
Q: What's better Canon a650 or sd 950?
A: Gabi,I like the functionality of the Canon A650 better. It has manual exposure controls, twice... read more
Q: I want a flip/twist LCD or equivalent. Can anyone offer advice?
A: The S5is answers all those requests and makes your breakfast, too.OK well being the political... read more
Q: which of cannon digital camera is good below 200 $
A: The Canon Powershot A720IS is very good. try it, you won't be disappointed. read more
Q: Can you change the focus manually? I'm looking for a camera where I can focus on one person/item and have the rest of the images a nice blurry way.
A: This is a nice camera. This is Canon, and probably better than many other Canons... read more
Q: A650IS vs G9...
A: Hi abhi,I've been watching your posts regarding A650is and G9 and have been giving it... read more
Q: Canon A650 how good is it. Is the price right
A: John,The Canon A650is has the advantage of the tilt and swivel LCD. If that is... read more
Q: I'm a beginner to digital camera's and I'm considering the A650 IS, the A720 IS. Which is a better choice?
A: The A650IS is surely much better in terms of features. It has got 12 Megapixels... read more
Q: A650IS vs. G9...
A: One of our camera experts, Larry has answered this question in another thread. http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-g9_question.html?qid=19145Take a... read more
Q: Would you buy a Canon A650 or 630 Powershot for thw requirements below?
A: 1). Even 6MP would be (more than) enough for pictures to share on the internet... read more
Q: canon nikon whatever may it be, this is about increasing megapixels for the same sensor size, and decreasing quality...
A: Setting your camera to a lower setting doesn't really mean that. Essentially, the image is... read more
Q: does 650 take more power than 630 or is it slower because of more pixels?
A: Mainly due to more pixels and some other reasons all of which take more processing... read more
Q: I just found the canon A650is with printer PIXMA mp470 at Costco for $339. What do you think of this as a package?? Chris sleepless in Seattle
A: Chris,This is a phenomenal deal! This camera usually sells by it self for that much... read more
Q: Is it true that the powershot A650 IS camera is being recalled for some leakage with the flash light?
A: This is true, but it was only the first couple of hundred cameras that came... read more
Q: do the canon a650 have video mode
A: Yes, definitely has video mode. It can record standard VGA (640 X 480) at 30... read more
Q: My PC cannot detect the device driver for my Canon A650 IS. I am using WIndows XP Service Pack 1. Can anyone help me solve this problem? - Jean
A: I would definitely use the software from the web, not the CD. The latest software... read more
Q: Expecting baby and want to take good pics - A650, G9, or S5 IS?
A: It's that time of year, Susie. I have the sniffles and chills as we speak. read more
Q: I am a classroom teacher and I would like your recommendation for a digital camera with good quality movie recording capabilities within the 300/400 U
A: I am in the same boat as you actually. Right now the suggestions are looking... read more
Q: I am looking for a light weight video camera, good quality video and stills for not more than 500 dollars. Can you suggest a couple to search for onl
A: Well there's two ways to go, the first way to go is a camera that... read more
Q: Why only a B rating? Is pic quality poorer?
A: Lots of test images on this page http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A650IS/A650ISA7.HTMIt is unfortunately a little soon to expect... read more

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