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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
 Best Digital Camera for its Price, May 10, 2023
Like all these guys who wrote reviews for this item, I too did my homework and did a lot of research. I wanted nothing but the best value for my money and I never regret buying this camera. Pictures are excellent, esp. if you know how to maximize the capability of this camera.
The swiveling screen is very convenient not only to protect the LCD screen but for viewing odd-angled shots.
It uses standard size AA battery which is very handy if you run out of battery along the road and find yourself with no charger at hand.
One more thing, you can even add attachments to its lens if you want to inscrease its zoom power.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Used on my Honeymoon, May 9, 2023
I loved using this camera! It's so easy to figure out and all the explanations are right on the flip out screen so there's no guessing which setting you are on. I used it to shoot fast moving waterfalls, and acrobats. It worked well at night and even caught fireworks and pyrotechnics perfectly. The 14 different shooting modes allow for any type of picture taking. All my wedding pictures look like they were done professionally and that makes my husband and I very happy with this camera (the first item we bought together).
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Great Camera!, May 9, 2023
I hestitated to move from an SLR film to digital, but was getting my film digitized anyway when it was developed. I did the numbers on the expense and decided that the camera would pay for itself in a year! I have not been disappointed. The camera takes sharp pictures at a resolution that approaches publishing quality.
Memory Card: I bought a 256mb card with the camera and it will hold 176 full resolution pictures. That's seven rolls of film worth of pictures!
Battery life: I bought Energizer NiMH batteries and recharger with the camera. I have yet to run out of battery power while shooting. I took a full card of pictures (176) over several days and reviewed my shots several times and still had battery life. Not only that, but the batteries recharge in 15 minutes!
Features: I have yet to use all the features (14 settings), but took pictures of a soccer game using the sports setting and the pictures were sharp. The macro takes great shots and have had some of my pictures published in a magazine. The panorama feature let's you take multiple shots and "stich" them together on your computer. The first time I used the panorama feature I did a 12" x 72" panorama of Sedona that is breath-taking. I'm trying to upload some of my shots.
Bottom line: There is no longer a reason to hang onto film. The quality is there to please all but most discriminating amateur. It's nice to see the shot immediately and try again if you blew it. You can delete the bad ones and just print what you want. And if you get the "shot of a lifetime," know that the quality is there to have it enlarged or published!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
wow!, May 8, 2023
I just got my A95 after a lot of research. If you are still researching, look no further, it doesn't get any better than this all in one camera. I will post some photos later that I took on "auto" as an amateur right out of the box...my wife and kids think I'm a great photographer now! There are no real downfalls to this camera that I've found. I read about ppl complaining about shutter lag and focusing problems, rest assured, unless you are a tecno/digital camera geek you won't notice anything. I tried out the Nikon 5200 and others and they take longer and have a hard time in dark rooms.
I was slightly surprised that the included CF card filled up after a couple photos. I was sure glad I bought a 512 mb cf on ebay for $27 to go with the camera. I also bought ni/mh 2500 aa rechargable batteries and was slightly dissapointed that the charge only lasted me a day and a half of leisurely shooting. but thats why its recommended to get an extra set.
I am mostly interested in close-up's. I own a nursery and sell plants online and I needed something good for macro. If you have been wondering about this, stop here. This takes superb close-ups once you learn the easy macro-mode button and practice a little.
Overall, all I can say is "wow". Also the best place to buy right now is beach camera. buy the accessories through ebay though. I am now 100% outfitted now for $330!
Nice work Canon!
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Amazing little gem!, May 7, 2023
I surfed and "googled" and read all sorts of reviews (including here at Amazon) before settling on the Canon A95. Boy, am I glad I did!
This little gem takes gorgeous pictures, under a wide range of conditions, and with no fussiness. The controls are relatively easy to figure out (even for me, a digital virgin!), and the camera is just the right size to slip into a fanny pack and take on a trip. It's got enough heft to help you avoid camera shake, too, which I appreciate. And the swiveling LCD screen is a beaut!
So far, I've just experimented in the AUTO mode but, for now, that's more than enough to get the job done. And I'm very pleased with the results.
FWIW: a previous reviewer grumbled about the dull look of pictures on the computer screen. You can easily adjust that with the software that comes with the camera.
Bottom line: Canon knows what they are doing, and they are doing it supremely well! This is my third Canon -- I also have a Rebel SLR and a SureShot point and shoot -- and this just reaffirms for me that they are simply the best.
Read the reviews, look around -- and come back to the one little camera everyone is crowing about. You'll be glad. Like me :-)
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