Manual settings
Lots of options
Uses regular AA batteries
Good battery life

Slow flash recharge

Did some research before I got this camera and many said it was one of the best ones in the price range. I would agree. Takes great pictures and has many features that you can adjust for different photos. The manual settings are great for a beginner like me experimenting with different shots.

Good image quality, decent macro shots, fully manual option

Artifacts in image when using ISO1600

I bought this camera for times when i can't use my film camera any more. I think it meets and even exceeds all requirements for casual use like I am using it.

Customer Service

None yet

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Canon PowerShot A550

Size, cost, image stabilization.

Poor quality control let a camera with a bad sensor get sold.

I had high hopes for this camera, especially with the image stabilization feature. But the camera arrived with a faulty sensor that generated wildly overexposed images in all modes. I couldn't believe Canon let such a defective unit out the door.

Customer Service

Amazon took the item back, but tacked on some "promotion" charge that left me a few dollars short of the purchase price. I'm disputing this with them. I've had nothing but excellent service from Canon's customer support people, however. With the A570is, I simply didn't want to go through technical gyrations -- I just sent back the camera.

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Kodak C875, Fujifilm F31fd

We received the camera, complete as advertised. IWe are very satisfied with the dealer and we look forward to using the new camera!