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| Canon PowerShot A650IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $396.11
Buy New/Refurbished from $279.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  (76 reviews)
Sales Rank: 425
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 6
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.5
Battery: 4 AA
Maximum Focal Length: 44.4
Minimum Focal Length: 7.4
Maximum Resolution: 12.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 4.4 x 2.7 x 2.2
MPN: A650IS
Model: A650IS
UPC: 013803086461
EAN: 0013803086461
ASIN: B000V20R28
Release Date: September 10, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 very good camera June 3, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great product, i havn't read all the literature yet, but i was able to use camera right out of the box. Very intuitive, compact, and sturdy. the photos are great, the camera adjusted very well to lighting conditions, i am pleased with this camera.
 Canon Powershot Defective History May 29, 2008
6 out of 19 found this review helpful
The Canon A650IS proved to be defective 2 weeks into using it! The variable viewing screen went BLACK; it no longer displayed what you were shooting at, as I was taking pictures. I purchased the Canon A650IS camera because the PowershotA640, which I purchased in May 2007, was also defective a month after I started using it. I sent it back to Canon for repair and it came back further damaged where the lens would not open. Canon finally replaced the A640 in July 2007, however, it died in April 2008, almost a year to date! Canon now has a history of producing defective cameras. I have switched to Panasonic, which uses a LEICA lens. I WOULD NEVER TRUST A CANON POWERSHOT CAMERA AGAIN!
 Great camera but a little bulky May 24, 2008
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I used to own the 10 MP Canon A640 and thought I'd upgrade to this one. Here are my thoughts on the camera.
Pros:
- Often takes great pictures
- Very economical
- Optical image stabilization
- 6x optical zoom
- 12.1 Mega Pixels
- Lots of shooting modes and features
Cons:
- Like most other point-and-shoot Canon cameras, the indoor pictures are pretty grainy.
- The camera is much bigger than the A640 and does not fit easily in the pocket.
- The casing seems a little flimsy compared to the A640.
Conclusion:
Most people buy point-and-shoot cameras because they are more convenient to use and more portable. This one however is a little bulky and cannot be carried around easily. If portability and size is not an issue, this camera is one of the best of its kind in the market. Its got great zoom, image stabilization, and a high count on the mega pixels. However, a camera should not be judged by the number of mega pixels it has because higher pixels give you larger images and not necessarily better ones. This camera is a good buy and it gives you very large images that also look great!
Canon A650 IS digital camera May 19, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This camera was bought because we liked the A620 so much. With image stabalization, 6x vs 4x optical magnification and 12.1 MP plus facial recognition, this should be a nice improvement over the already great A620. We hike a lot; and this camera is small enough to fit in a belt-mounted holder. The use of standard AA batteries is also a real plus.
THIS CAMERA IS A MUST HAVE May 12, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I am a big fan of CANON CAMERAS and I am happy to add this one to my list. I just upgraded from the Canon A640 and the A650IS delivers everything it says. The "IS" is a great feature and the addition of the AQUARIUM mode is great. I love shooting at zoos and aquariums and this camera is an unexpected pleasure to do that job.
I used to own the CANON DSLR REBEL XT and thought that I would only be able to get great zoo shots with this camera. I am happy to report that the CANON A650IS can do the job just as well. While I am not saying that it is as good as having a 300mm lens (which I also had) the shots that I got from a distance were remarkable. And it is a lot easier to carry around with you then a DSLR.
I am going to add the telephoto and wide angle lenses to my collection and will report back to let you know how they work with the A650IS.
If you are on the fence about what kind of camera to get the CANON A650IS is the way to go.
You will love it!!!
AUGUST 1 2008 ALTHOUGH THIS IS AN AMAZING CAMERA I STILL PREFER MY DSLR FOR CERTAIN ZOO SHOTS. I AM VERY FUSSY ABOUT MY ANIMAL PICS AND YOU NEED THE SPEED OF A DSLR THAT A POINT AND SHOOT JUST CAN'T DELIVER. SO FOR GREAT PICS I RECOMMEND A CANON POINT AND SHOOT AND DSLR.
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