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Canon PowerShot A710 IS

Canon PowerShot A710 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
"I got what I had expected."
  • 4 out of 5
"Good Point & Shoot with Extras"
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The A710 IS is Canon's first point-and-shoot to offer image stabilization, for reducing jitters and blur in deep zoom photos. When Canon debuted the A700, the 6x optical zoom was a new frontier for point-and-shoot cameras. It was very popular, but it wasn't quite perfect. Though not as susceptible to shaking and jittering as smaller, less sturdy... read more

Specifications

  • 7.1 megapixels
  • 6x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Image Stabilization
  • Auto focus, auto and manual exposure
  • ISO 80-800
  • Movie mode, with sound
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Answered Questions for the A710 IS

Q: In Canon A710 IS I am finding battery problem.It doesnt work for a few shots. Which kind of battery is useful and good performer ?
A: check out http://www.thomas-distributing.com/index.htmfor info and batteries and supplies and all that.James is right, you should be using hi-performance AA RECHARGEABLE... read more
Q: Is there a point and shoot with 5x zoom or higher and an optical viewfinder that you recommend?
A: I've found two current models that meet your criteria. Both are made by Canon. The Powershot A720 IS and the... read more
Q: can i use canon A710 IS as a web cam
A: We get this question a lot. Not likely. There's focusing issues, and the camera would time out after a few... read more

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Open Questions for the A710 IS

Q: Won't focus when flash turned on
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Can't take a picture with flash
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: The shutter button and the zoom controls on my A710 IS are suddenly not working. Please help
20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.32 out of 5

Average rating based on 576 total reviews: 4.32/5

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  • 4 out of 5
I got what I had expected. (Bharat - 6/9/07)

As I had researched a lot before purchasing A710 IS I knew pros and cons before actually using it. My decision to go for it... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Good Point & Shoot with Extras (pirategal - 3/6/07)

After reviewing cameras for hours both in stores and online, I chose the A710 IS. I upgraded from a Sony Cybershot 5MP. I have taken... read more

  • 4 out of 5
canon A710is digicam (hal seitz - 1/20/07)

unfortunitely i purchased a canon A700 last summer- it had some clitches, and i got some pretty awful results along w/ mistakingly erasing all the... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 5 out of 5
Recommend Without Hesitation (DC Resource - 9/19/06)

Digital Camera resource has put together a great, in-depth review of the brand new A710 IS, and finds it to be a really fantastic camera. Take a look at their tests and analysis to see why they like it so much. read original review

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