Canon PowerShot A710 IS reviewed

Canon's newest flagship A-series model -- the A710 IS -- features numerous improvements over the A700, including a higher megapixel sensor, Canon's optical image stabilization, and the oh-so-coveted SDHC support. The crew over at DCResource took the camera deep within their testing labs, and it escaped with a good bit of praise overshadowing a few minor digs. They felt that image quality was "very good", especially considering the higher-than-desired amount of megapixels, and praised the IS system for reducing blur even at full zoom. Also noteworthy was the AF-assist lamp, which provided "excellent" low-light images, the above average VGA movie mode / continuous shooting results, and better than expected battery life. As expected, however, there were a few annoyances found; introducing redeye in nighttime shots (common in compacts), a lackluster LCD resolution, and a 1GB limit on video clips reminded reviewers they were indeed testing a "lower-end" model. Overall, the A710 IS had a lot to love, as the team described it as the "poor man's PowerShot G7," and recommended it "without hesitation." If you're looking for high-end features on a value-priced camera, the $400 A710 IS should fit the bill quite nicely.

[Tim Quernemoen @ Sep 19th 2006 4:12PM]

It doesn't surprise me a bit this camera did well. My first digital camera was the A20 and I've been hooked on Canon ever since for Cameras and Printers.

[tester @ Sep 19th 2006 4:54PM]

neat-o

[tester @ Sep 19th 2006 4:55PM]

fo sho

[tester @ Sep 19th 2006 4:54PM]

sweet

[Ralph @ Sep 19th 2006 5:47PM]

sweet

[Eli @ Sep 19th 2006 6:13PM]

Oh, man, do I want that camera. My Canon A60 (2MP) is really showing its age, and the display is on the fritz. Doesn't mean that I don't still love it, though :)

[matt @ Sep 19th 2006 9:20PM]

Your display isn't on the fritz... (to the A60 user) - it's an issue with sony CCDs, and it's covered under a special extended warranty. Contact Canon to have it repaired, free of charge...

I've seen several A60's (fine cam, btw) die because of this.

[NeoteriX @ Sep 20th 2006 1:10AM]

Canon has always been my goto company for digital imaging. Its reputation stands.

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