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.
posted Sep 19th 2006 2:29PM
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.
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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 :)
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.
Canon has always been my goto company for digital imaging. Its reputation stands.
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