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Editors' Rating:
7.2 of 10
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Average User Rating:
9.8 of 10 (3 votes)
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8 |
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8 |
| • Performance |
7 |
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6 |
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10.0 |
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10.0 |
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9.3 |
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9.7 |
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PROS
• Decent optical viewfinder for a point-and-shoot.
• Solid features and performance.
• 4x optic is good for entry level.
• Ease of use.
• Cheap price.
CONS
• Average image quality.
• No dedicated zoom control.
• Tiny LCD screen.
• Long flash recycle time.
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Where to buy
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Includes: PowerShot A430 camera, 2 AA-size Alkaline Battery, MultiMediaCard MMC-16M, Wrist Strap WS-800, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, AV Cable AVC-DC300, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM.
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The Canon PowerShot A430 digital camera doesn't have any fundamental improvements compared with previous versions of Canon A-series digicams, but it allows to achieve better image quality than any preceding introductory-level models. Camera has 4.0 Megapixel CCD image sensor for high-fidelity pictures, 4x optical zoom lens and 1.8-inch LCD monitor. From preceding versions it inherits DIGIC II Image Processor, iSAPS technology and many useful but ordinary functions and properties. Certainly, this camera relates to cutting-edge technologies but it can satisfy only entry-level shooters.
Canon PowerShot A430 Major Features:
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4x Zoom Digital Camera featuring 4 effective megapixels. |
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4 effective megapixels for 2,272 x 1,704-pixel images. |
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1.8 inch low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD. |
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4x optical zoom lens, 5.4-21.6mm (equivalent to a 39-156mm lens on a 35mm camera). |
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Digital zoom up to 3.6x magnification. |
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DIGIC II image processor and iSAPS technology. |
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Advanced TTL AiAF 9-point autofocus system with focus-assist lamp. |
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Adjustable white balance for various light conditions (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom). |
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Various methods of exposure metering (Evaluative, Center-Weighted, and Spot Metering frame with Spot Mode is fixed to center). |
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Built-in flash Modes: Auto, On/Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro. |
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Adjustable aperture settings from f/2.8 to f/5.8 |
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Adjustable shutter speed settings from 1/2,000 to 1 second. |
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ISO sensitivity equivalents: Auto, 50, 100, 200, and 400. |
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Scene Modes: Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pet, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks |
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Photo Effects: Vivid Color, Neutral, Sepia, B&W, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone and Custom Color |
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Continuous Shooting Mode (2.3fps) until memory is full. |
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Three Movie modes with sound. |
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Powered by 2 AA batteries, with optional AC adapter. |
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Images saved to SecureDigital memory cards (16MB card included). |
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USB connectivity for PC and Mac. |
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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) and PictBridge compatibility. |
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Full Specification |
Canon A430 User Reviews.
Overall Rating: 9.5 of 10 - Great camera at a decent price
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This camera is great for first timers, it has loads of cool features including 'colour swap', and when you make every colour but 1 go black and white. I have the camera for about two months now and have taken over 1600 pictures.
The pictures are very clear, sharp and the colors are vivid and realistic, without noise. Greatly recommended.
Movie mode is good as well (VGA resolution), the 4x optical zoom is very useful, and it has a lot of manual settings you can play with. I haven't even used half of them :)
Bottom line - I really like this camera and plan to stick with this Canon range in the future.
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10 |
| • Ease of Use |
10 |
| • Performance |
9 |
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9 |
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Overall Rating: 9.8 of 10 - Great camera for beginners.
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Overall this is a very good camera at a acceptable price, the picture it captures is very clear and vivid. The only weekness I found with this camera is that you have to wait a while for the camera to become normal to take the second picture after you take one.
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10 |
| • Ease of Use |
10 |
| • Performance |
9 |
| • Image Quality |
10 |
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Overall Rating: 10 of 10 - Good choice for novice
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I compared the quality of this baby with other cameras from other manufacturers from it's class (entry level)... all I can see is Superiority in the image quality.... NO REGRET.... I LOVE IT!
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10 |
| • Ease of Use |
10 |
| • Performance |
10 |
| • Image Quality |
10 |
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