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Canon Powershot A650 IS

Canon Powershot A650 IS

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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
"a"
  • 5 out of 5
"Great Camera"
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If you've spent any time bouncing around DCHQ, you'll know that we've been tremendous fans of the Canon A640. It's a great camera, so great in fact, that we never thought much about how it could be made better. Lucky for us, Canon was thinking about that, and the A650 IS is their answer. Naturally, they've increased the number of megapixels, chasing... read more

Specifications

  • 12 megapixels
  • 6x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Lens-shift image stabilization
  • JPEG file format
  • Movie mode with sound
  • Auto and manual focus
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Answered Questions for the A650 IS

Q: Differences between Canon A640 & Canon 650?
A: Hi Ilene,The major differences are as follows:A650 IS has optical image stabilization, where the A640 did not.A650 IS has a... read more
Q: Canon Powershot A650 IS - LCD Display stays blank.
A: I'd try resetting your camera. Also, update the firmware if a new version is available at Canon's website. Unfortunately, the... read more
Q: which is the best optiom in cameras with swivel screen and aa batteries to replace A620
A: The A650 IS would be a great replacement camera for the A620 IF you can find one (It has been... read more

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Open Questions for the A650 IS

Q: PS A650IS with good quality or others for newbie at $300
10 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Battery is depleted after taking about 10 photos
1 point for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Canon A650 IS PowerShot - very happy with it, but is it possible to alter the MP's down from 12.1 to say 6MP for smaller files?
2 points for best answer - 3 replies

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  • 4.04 out of 5

Average rating based on 318 total reviews: 4.04/5

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  • 4 out of 5
a (mohammad - 5/4/09)

very good camera, with good shot in dark arearead more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Camera (Eddie - 1/4/09)

Had for a year. Takes great pictures. Went to Disney World took over 300 pictures with the 4 Lith-Ion Batteries and still have never changed... read more

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Canon Powershot A650 IS News

10/8/07

Canon Announces Free Repairs for A650 IS

A minor problem affecting the Canon A650 IS has led Canon to announce that they will provide free repairs to fix a light leak issue.

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