Canon PowerShot A630 8.0MP Digital Camera

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Pros

  • Nice features/settings (16)
  • High resolution (15)
  • Accurate colors (12)
  • Simple controls (9)
  • Easy to use (5)
  • Good battery life (4)
  • Large clear lcd (4)
  • Comfortable controls (3)
  • Easy setup (3)
  • Fast shutter speed (3)
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Cons

  • Poor in low light (6)
  • Heavy / bulky (4)
  • Complicated controls (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Lens cover gets stuck (1)
  • Low-quality pictures (1)
  • Manaul focus difficult (1)
  • Multiple user manuals (1)
  • Not enough connection options (1)
  • People want to borrow it (1)

Best Uses

  • Travel (18)
  • Outdoors (15)
  • Portraits (12)
  • Everyday (11)
  • Sports/action (9)
  • Weddings (7)
  • Home (5)
  • Low light (4)
  • Office (4)
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High-end Features - Highly Affordable. PowerShot A630 not only boasts show-stopping 8.0 megapixel resolution, but is packed with a full range of high-performance features previously found only on Canon's higher-end cameras. The result is an affordable camera that produces truly superior photography. The high resolution is complemented by a 4x optical zoom that brings the world up close, and you'll see it all clearly on the big, bright 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD monitor. The 21 shooting modes make photography easy, fun and creative, and are joined by great functionality like expanded ISO settings that let you shoot in low light without blur.

Step up to powerful new specs Affordable digital camera with 8.0 Megapixel resolution and powerful Canon 4x Optical Zoom
You may have thought you couldn't afford a camera with 8.0 megapixel resolution, but the PowerShot A630 makes it possible. All your shots will show a stunning level of detail, and when you want to crop in close and enlarge, you'll do it freely, knowing that the resolution level can support it.

Get the shot you want with a powerful 4x optical zoom and genuine Canon optics. Not only does the zoom get you up close quickly, but Canon optical technology ensures that your shots are bright, clear, and alive with true, vivid color.

See the image in a big monitor Large 2.5 inch Vari-Angle LCD monitor with wide viewing angle for easier on-camera viewing and optical viewfinder
The camera's 2.5 inch vari-angle LCD monitor gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear picture and wider viewing angle to make shooting, playback and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light. The vari-angle design lets you swivel the LCD monitor 180? to the front of the camera and display either a mirror image or a non-reversed image so you can shoot from just about any position.

Canon innovation enhances your experience A high-performance camera with 21 shooting modes, 9-point AiAF, ISO 800 and High ISO Auto to reduce image blur and expand low-light shooting capability
With 21 shooting modes, you're ready for whatever shot comes your way. For example, 10 Special Scene modes make many challenging shots like snow, beach and fireworks easy, and even include Color Accent and Color Swap to let you customize and play with color.

Shooting Modes - Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions.

Auto - The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject.
P Program - Access advanced exposure compensation features while shooting mostly automatically.
Av Aperture-priority - You define the aperture to either isolate your subject or have clarity throughout the entire picture, and the camera will choose the corresponding shutter speed.
Tv Shutter-priority - You select the shutter speed to stop or blur action, and the camera finds the appropriate aperture. With slow exposure times, Canon's noise reduction system activates to ensure low image noise.
Manual - The ultimate in creative control, you set ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance.
C Custom - Define and store your own settings to achieve the effects you prefer.
Portrait - The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop."
Landscape - For front to back sharpness, the camera sets a small aperture.
Night Scene - For impressive sunset or nightlife shots, the camera properly exposes the background and uses slow-sync flash for the subject.
Stitch Assist - Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.
Movie - Shoot in VGA and QVGA (30 fps/15 fps for up to 1 hour or 1GB) or QQVGA (15 fps for up to 3 minutes). Special Scene Mode
Foliage - Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.
Snow - Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or bluish tint.
Beach - Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.
Fireworks - Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.
Underwater - Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect. (Note: Optional Waterproof Case WP-DC8 required for shooting any underwater images) Indoor - Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors.
Kids & Pets - Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.
Night Snapshot - Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by flash.
Color Accent - Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.
Color Swap - Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.

The 9-point AiAF lets you place your subject almost anywhere in the frame and achieve razor-sharp focus. The PowerShot A630 also features ISO 800 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations with high shutter speeds, giving you greater flexibility for shooting.

Advanced imaging technology improves every photo - DIGIC II Image Processor and iSAPS Technology for superior image quality, fast operation and low power consumption

DIGIC II Image Processor - Canon's DIGIC II Image Processor is designed to improve processing speed and image quality, so DIGIC II provides markedly faster startup, autofocus and playback, plus it assures that every image is more colorfully vibrant.

iSAPS Technology - iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC II Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

A variety of movie-making options Movie Mode recording with sound at 30 fps VGA (640x480)
With a highly flexible movie mode, you can create the movie that's perfect for any application. Select from VGA (640 x 480 pixels) and QVGA (320 x 240 pixels), with frame rates of 30 fps and 15 fps for recording up to 1 hour or 1GB. Plus Compact Movie Mode (QQVGA; 160 x 120 pixels) records at 15 fps for up to 3 minutes. The PowerShot A630 also supports the USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard, so you'll enjoy the fastest possible data transfer speeds when using a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible computer.

The complete print solution Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with Canon CP and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers

The PowerShot A630's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the A630 to a Canon CP, SELPHY or PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh).

Specification Description
Model 1288B001, 1288B023AA, A630PS
UPC 013803072419
Camera Color Yes
Digital Zoom 4X
Display Screen 2.5 Inch
External Flash Yes
Focus Mode Yes
Internal Memory Yes
Memory Type Secure Digital Memory
Optical Zoom 4X
Pixel Count 8 Megapixel
Resolution 8.0 MegaPixel
Select Camera Style Point & Shoot with Zoom Lens
Select Media Multimedia Cards,Secure Digital Cards(SD),Secure D
Standard Warranty USB

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Last update: Oct 16, 2007

Canon PowerShot A630 8.0MP Digital Camera Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Great all around Camera

"I have nothing but great things to say about this camera. It takes great picures in about any condition I have run into so far (short of going underwater) The Night settings work great, ecspecially in concert like conditions. Close-ups are fantastic. With all of the settings, there is one for what you need. The flip out 360 degree screen comes in very handy, like when having to shoot over your head or even arou..." Read Full Review »

Nov 19, 2006 by Alli's Dad

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Not as high preformance

"I am disappointed that the camera cannot focus on the subject sharply. I have found most of my pictures to be out of focus and it takes to long to focus on the subject. Fustrating me and the subject...." Read Full Review »

Feb 17, 2007 by mal the photo gal

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Canon PowerShot A630 8.0MP Digital Camera Review

Great all around Camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Colors
  • Great Resolution
  • Nice Features and Settings
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Concerts
  • Everyday
  • Low Lighting
  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
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"I have nothing but great things to say about this camera. It takes great picures in about any condition I have run into so far (short of going underwater) The Night settings work great, ecspecially in concert like conditions. Close-ups are fantastic. With all of the settings, there is one for what y …"  Read Full Review »

Using zoom from quite a distance away

Using zoom from quite a distance away
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Johnny Ramone Memorial (notice kiss mark)

Johnny Ramone Memorial (notice kiss mark)
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Alli's Dad
Whittier, CA
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  • Getting started
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
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[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Canon PowerShot A630 8.0MP Digital Camera Review

Great all around camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Colors
  • Great Resolution
  • Nice Features and Settings
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday
  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
  • Travel
 

"I can't think of anything bad about this camera. It takes beautiful pictures, can zoom in very close and has a quick time to take the next picture. I am very pleased. Also LOVE the flip around LCD screen, really comes in handy. "

This is under the portrait setting. Beautiful

This is under the portrait setting.  Beautiful
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Good outdoor action shots as well

Good outdoor action shots as well
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Jan 4 2007
Mommy of 3
Houston, TX
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Canon PowerShot A630 8.0MP Digital Camera Review

Powershot A640 10.0 Megapixel

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Colors
  • Great Resolution
  • Nice Features and Settings
  • Underwater housing

    Cons

  • Complicated Controls
  • Flimsy Construction
  • No videoaudio input jack

    Best Uses

  • Everyday
  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • Travel
  • More »
 

"The Camera is a great product at a good price. It has an optional Underwater housing available at a resonable price that is good for most scuba diving situations. There are too many buttons and features making quick use somewhat difficult. The camera would be close to perfect if the housing was mad …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 17 2007
Koatree
Kaneohe, Hawaii
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Canon PowerShot A630 8.0MP Digital Camera Review

Can’t go wrong with a Canon

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Colors
  • Great Resolution
  • Nice Features and Settings
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Everyday
  • Low Lighting
  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
  • Travel
 

"This is the second Canon digital camera I’ve owned and I can’t say enough good things about them. I’ve taken pictures at concert in the dark and still got a sharp colorful picture. The shutter lag isn’t perfect but it’s better then many others in it’s class. It is a little heavy because it uses 4 AA …"  Read Full Review »

Concert with very low light and lots of movement

Concert with very low light and lots of movement
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Lot of detail, good color

Lot of detail, good color
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 18 2007
Mom2Kaden
MA
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Canon PowerShot A630 8.0MP Digital Camera Review

Don't leave home without it!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Colors
  • Great Resolution
  • Nice Features and Settings
  • Simple Controls

    Cons

  • Not Good In Low Light

    Best Uses

  • Everyday
  • Outdoors
  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • Travel
 

"The controls are easy to use and versatile-they allow you the option to choose creative features such as low aperture settings or faster shutter speeds, or many preset features for when you don't have time to mess around. I took this camera on a two week cruise and it never let me down. "

Stormy Skies

Stormy Skies
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 17 2007
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