Canon Powershot A480

I recieved the Canon Powershot A480 for my birthday. So far it has been fantastic. It is very easy to use, the picture quality is good and I have found the general navigation around the options menu easier to use than other cameras I have tried. To start off with the display of buttons on the back of the camera is very simple and it is obvious what function each button serves. From this it is easy to navigate the menu on the camera, for example to delete a photo all you have to do is slide the wheel at the top to look at the photos you have taken and then shuffle through each in turn to see if you want to delete it. The photo quality I have found good so far, I am not an ...  Read the complete review

The new and improved Canon Powershot A480, comes with a new and stylish look that is still packed with the qualities of its predecessors. When you use and feel the camera, you get a sense of good build quality and value for money. The elegant colours and silver accents give the camera a classy feel. Its buttons and controls are ergonomically placed and are sensitive, making it a wonder to use. The camera is lighter and smaller than its predecessor. As an improvement the camera's lens does not stick out the body of the camera even after the camera is switched off, which means it is more compact and you will not need to worry about the lens being easily damaged ...  Read the complete review

Canon are a huge name in the world of photography and they have produced some very fine cameras, including some excellent top end DSLR`s. I have never been their biggest fan when it comes to point and shoot cameras and I almost always find something lacking in theirs when compared with the Cyber shots and Samsungs of this world so when I was handed the Canon Powershot A480 and asked to put it through its paces and give an opinion on it, I have to admit I did not expect to be blown away by it. Firstly I should say that aesthetically it will satisfy the needs of many as it can be bought in four colours, silver, black, blue or deep red, so that is the "my ...  Read the complete review