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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: $409.00
Buy New/Refurbished from $409.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  (81 reviews)
Sales Rank: 2446
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:
 Wow! Absolutely worth the price. Macro shots to 1cm! February 28, 2008
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've always had Sony CyberShots but when the 12MP+ cameras came out, I wanted better close-up abilities than Sony offered (without an optional lens AND lens adapter); I have a rare book and antiques business and need to take many close-up shots. This Canon 650is is absolutely incredible for close-ups, focusing to within 1cm - yes, ONE CENTIMETER! The Sony came no closer than 10cm. And the quality of these macro shots is incredible as well.
Another advantage over Sony is the Canon software, which allows me to operate the camera remotely, from my keyboard, adjusting tricky lighting/exposure situations by seeing them on my large monitor, not the LCD screen on the camera (although that is, in fact, pretty large; also, the flip screen is kind of cool as well).
If you're doing a lot of indoor/studio shooting, I recommend the ACK600 AC adapter; you'll spend much more for Duracell AA's than the cost of the adapter.
Finally, Canon's function layout is great as well: easy to use, despite the high number of adjustments available. Since the LCD is so large, it's easy to see all the settings and icons, and the adjustment procedures are easy to remember. In the space of a few hours, I may have a hundred different items requiring dozens of adjustments; I was happily surprised to see how easy it was to do all this with the A650; light years ahead of the Sony cameras I've had.
AWESOME February 26, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Great Camera. I love it. This is my first Canon. I had a Kodak Easy Share before. I have two young children and it keeps up with all the moving that they do. Its very very easy to use as well!
I am satisfied!!! February 17, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
Nice Canon camera, right out of the box it took great pics in auto mode. I have not used the advanced manual modes yet, but so far great camera.
12mp create big size JPEG files, I use the 8MP option. I see that this camera has a bigger sensor size as compared to other models and other manufacturers, thats why I bought it.
Does what it's made to do... and does it well! February 14, 2008
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought this camera for my wife for her birthday last week. I took her to New York to go shopping for her birthday and wanted a great point n shoot camera that would take great pics and clear video/audio. I will be brief since so many others have written in detail about this wonderful camera. The pictures are incredibly clear, the zoom, though only 6x optical, works great. Image stabilization is awsome. I have no complaints about this camera. One thing i would like to note, the flip out lcd screen... perfect addition to an already fantastic device! the lcd will turn at any angle and makes taking pics at different angles a breeze! im still learning this thing and i cant wait to be able to see the full potential! If youre thinking about getting a camera thats affordable and takes great pics, go ahead and buy this one. Canon and Nikon are the best so dont waste your money on any other brand. Some people gave this device a 4 star rating, stating minor, and i mean very minor, setbacks that are mostly in comparison to DSLRs (which i think is completely stupid... you dont compare Honda Accords to 7 series BMWs... common people, use your heads here!) If your budget is in the $300 range, this camera is your ticket. if you are a die hard fanatic with a hawk eye and need perfection in large prints, then you should be looking at DSLRs, not at point n shoots. Being that this is a point n shoot, and it does everything it is supposed to do so well, im judging it in comparison to other great point n shoot cameras, and i give it a 5 star.
Oh and i forgot to add, the battery life on this camera so far is great when compared to my older samsung. the samsungs have a rep for only lasting 1 full active day of taking picture. Its been a week, and this thing is still kicking! And another thing i love love love, that it turns on instantly... no waiting. You push the power button, the cannon logo may show for a half second,(if you blink youll miss it, i swear) and instantly youre ready to take pictures. Buy it and enjoy!
 first time camera owner February 13, 2008
3 out of 10 found this review helpful
i definatly like this camera a lot. pretty good battery life. great features and i am excited to use them all!
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