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Gear / Technical Help => Photo / Video Recording => Topic started by: ashevillain on August 16, 2009, 10:41:56 AM

Title: Canon Point and Shoot
Post by: ashevillain on August 16, 2009, 10:41:56 AM

Anyone have any opinions on the Canon A650 (or even 620-640)? Specifically the 650 since it has the Digic III processor instead of Digic II. I realized these models are discontinued. There's not much info on dpreview.com. I am looking to upgrade from the A95.

Title: Re: Canon Point and Shoot
Post by: Brian E. on August 17, 2009, 01:53:47 PM

seems to have decent reviews, but it's old and clunky.  For Canon P&S, I've got the 880IS, and I highly recommend it.  I think it can be gotten for $200-250.  It has the  DIGIC 4.

Title: Re: Canon Point and Shoot
Post by: ashevillain on August 17, 2009, 08:41:19 PM

I can deal with old and clunky. I currently use the A95, which fits that description. I really like the screen that swings out and tilts. As far as I can tell the A650 was the last model made like that....plus it would be an upgrade from Digic I to Digic III. I don't really want a newer model...although the 880IS looks really nice. I'd prefer something older that I don't mind if it gets a little beaten up.

Title: Re: Canon Point and Shoot
Post by: BlackLab on September 12, 2009, 09:27:35 PM

thats the camera I have. its over 3 years old and takes good quality photos. Reviews back then were very good

for video though - its not that great