Canon PowerShot A530 Reviews

mona76

Overall Rating
 1 of 5

Value Rating
 1 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Price Paid:  $60.00 from E-bay

Summary:I am so disappointed with this camera. It is just way toooo slow. I can never get the shot I want. Jesus Christ, you got to hold the shutter button down for two seconds and than three other seconds for the picture to be taken..and than the picture you took does not even appear automatically. Instead you have to go to the review button. It is just way too inconvenient. And if you try to shoot a moving "something", well good luck with it because that is all it takes to get a good enough picture. And I can't even return this camera because my husband bought it on an e-bay auction. My older camera is so much better. But if you really want to test your patience and endurance to frustration, go ahead and buy this camera. You may end up doing what I did: give it to my mother-in-law.

suegott

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
More than 1 year

Price Paid:  $130.00

Summary:The bottom line on reviewing any camera is the photo you bring home. Are my images sharp? Are my whites white? Are my colors bright and true? The answer is Yes. I work full-time and have 4 teenagers. I only have time for a point and shoot. I've had this camera for over two years, it's been dropped, kicked, and rained on. It has more scrapes than a two year old. Sure, I wish it fit a little better in my pocket and the optical zoom were a little stronger, but for color, clarity, reliability, durability, and $130, it can't be beat.

I came to this site today thinking it might be time to upgrade, but have decided against it. I spend hours viewing test and sample photos before I decide, and after thinking through this review and looking back at the photos I've taken, I think I'll stick with my beat up little PS A530 for a little while yet.

Strengths:Photo Quality, Durability, Ease of use.

Weaknesses:A little bulky in the pocket, and could use a stronger optical zoom.

Customer Service:None needed.

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Price Paid:  $200.00 from Ebay Auction

Summary:I bought the Canon A530 to use as a travel camera and general shooting. I have found it to be a great little camera. I took some great pictures in Las Vegas including night shots hand holding the camera. My 5 year old Grand daughter has used this camera and has taken some great photos that people have requested copies of and one even paid to get the photo. It is that easy to use, yet I have used it to take some team photos and sold them when I was on a shoot and my main camera quit.

As a travel camera it fits nicely into a fany pack or your purse. I even carry it in my pants pocket when my wife and I went out for dinner. I work for a newspaper and try to carry a camera with me at all times.

Strengths:This is a great first time camera that will allow the person to grow into all its uses. There are several things that I like best about the camera and they are
-Quality pictures sharp and clear.
-Size easy to carry and fits nicely into your hand.
-Uses 2 AA batteries which are availabe world wide. I use rechargeable and usually shoot for the day on one charge.
-Has a 4X optical Zoom
-Price is comming down now $140.00.
-Many advanced features that are easy to access.

Weaknesses:This camera has none that I have found. One of the best beginning-intermediate cameeras I have ever used (film or digital).

Similar Products Used:Nikon Cool Pix
Olympus C700 UZ
Minolta A1
Canon Digital Rebel XT
Olympus Stylus 300 (digital)

Customer Service:None needed

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5,
1 votes

Price Paid:  $235.00 from Amazon.com

Summary:Love this tiny camera. So easy to tuck in pocket or bag. So easy to get fabulous photos. Hard to believe it has all the whisles and bells at such a low price. The manual can be downloaded and enlarged to make studing easier. Bought it from Amazon.com for best price.

Strengths:Good night shots, Great indoor and landscape shots with a bit of study of manual. And very easy to dial in changes without needing manual. Can't beat the software that comes with product

Weaknesses:This model comes with 16 mb SB card. Need at least 1Gb

Similar Products Used:Sony

Customer Service:Easy to access by phone and info downloaded off website that actually works the first time

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
3 Months to 1 year

Price Paid:  $199.00 from eBAY

Summary:I purchased the Canon A530 as a second camera. I found it to be very easy to use and my four year old Granddaughter has taken some very good pictures with it. I have traveled with it and it takes excellent pictures. I like the fact that it is small and can fit into my pocket.

I think it is an excellent point and shoot Camera that will meet the needs of most recreational users.

Strengths:5 MP resolution
Uses 2 AA batteries Good Baattery life
4 Power Optical Zoom
small camera with a larger camera feel to it.
Many shooting modes and manual Controls

Weaknesses:Limited number of extras for it.

Similar Products Used:Nikon Coolpic 7800

Customer Service:No need to use