Canon Powershot A1000 IS

Canon Powershot A400

As a long time fan of Canon digital cameras I was keen to get my hands on the Powershot A400. Having used the A310 for sometime, the A400 was an attractively priced upgrade and I m pleased to report that with a little coercion Santa delivered the goods. So, four months down the line, what is my verdict? Firstly - compared to all other digital cameras I have used this is my favourite. I have used a range of cameras including many of the leading brands but for sheer bang per buck value for money this camera is superb. Slightly larger than some entry level cameras this camera contains all the connectivity you may sensibly expect in a small camera, the facility to produce ...

Canon Powershot A40

big, but is not complex. A lot of what goes on in the camera is only semi-intuitive, as some functions don's work on every camera setting. If you have used Canon EOS cameras before, some of the controls will look very familiar, and if you go for the simple green point and shoot facility, it is a good starting point. It is difficut to remember that this camera, whihc looks like a simple point and shoot job has the classic Canon zone focussing, with the audible warning, and a satisfactory zoom of up to x7 with the electronics. I don't know what that translates into in terms of SLR zoom lens characteristics, but obviously this does not replace a proper slr. Once ...

Canon Powershot A40

The Canon Powershot A40 is getting old in digital camera terms, but this only turns it into a bargain as prices fall. At only £184 (ex VAT) this camera is excellent value for money. The camera comes in a box containing the camera, a driver CD, "Arcsoft Camera Suite 1.1" CD, wrist strap, 4 AA alkaline batteries, a USB cable, AV cable for plugging the camera into a TV, 8MB CompactFlash card and various pieces of paper. Supplied literature is a 'Software Starter Guide', manual, 'System Map', warranty, a leaflet for Canon's internet printing service ("Fotango") and a leaflet for Canon's "Direct Printing Device". The ...