The Canon PowerShot A710 IS (image stabiliser) is another of Canon's 'A' series cameras, and in 2006 it was one of the better quality models available that suited everyday amateur usage. I originally chose it due to its reasonably low cost in comparison to others in the market and that it combined all the features I needed or ever would need. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Features ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ + 7.1 Megapixels + 6x optical zoom with optical Image Stabilizer + DIGIC II and iSAPS + 9-point AiAF and FlexiZone AF/AE + 20 shooting modes and My Colors + 2.5" LCD screen + Safety Zoom + ...  Read the complete review

The A710, as I like to call it to prove I'm on intimate terms with the thing (er, no, not in that way!), is a very, very nice camera. Despite having been overtaken in the last couple of years in the dreaded megapixel ratings - though 7.1 is more than enough for most people with a good lens such as Canon include here - it can still produce some superb results. However, it does demand a little bit of respect, and is perhaps not the ideal camera for someone looking for an out-and-out automatic point-and-shooter. As usual with A-series cameras, the A710 isn't going to win any awards for style, though the dark grey colour scheme is nicer than the silver many of its ...  Read the complete review