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| Date Reviewed: 02/24/2005 |
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Strengths: Excellent picture quality; easy to use; flexibility; solid weight, feels good in the hand; fun to use and experiment with; excellent value.
Weaknesses: Red eye, but can use without flash in many instances.
Summary: I did the research in fall 2004 as I wanted my first digital camera in time for the Holidays. Based on online reviews and an up close look at the local Circuit City, I decided on the A75. I got a fantasic price($179)using Pricegrabber on the web. I also purchased a 512mb SanDisk Ultra II CF card, a SanDisk ImageMate CF card reader(SDDR-91), a Maha powerex(MH-C204W) battery charger and two sets of 2300mAh powerex NiMH batteries, plus a well-padded Case Logic universal camera case. I have been very happy with the total package. Plenty of memory, lightning fast transfers to the desktop, long battery life, and the camera is easily accessible and safely protected in the case. I have taken hundreds and hundreds of pics since getting this little gem. The camera and accessories have performed flawlessly. All of the manual modes on this camera are a blast to explore and experiment with as there is no film to buy and develop -- you get instant results and feedback. Keep what you want, delete the rest. Invest a little extra in the above accessories and you will be very pleased with the performance of this camera. I was buying the A75 as an entry level camera to see if digital was for me, but the excellent performance and flexibility of the A75 has convinced me to keep it for the foreseeable future.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/17/2005 |
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 Timing and performance was impressive, it's obviou ... Strengths: relatively fast in performance and with awesome array of features for a camera in this price range. Lot of hooting mode choices, full manual and usage AA battery.
Weaknesses: high noise level at auto ISO which degrades quality of pictures produced. Only ISO 50 is usable on Manual ISO control,higher than ISO 50 produced high level of noise.
Summary: Timing and performance was impressive, it's obvious that Canon's new DIGIC processor does its job well. It takes about three seconds to power up and be ready to take the first shot. In the Large SuperFine mode it takes about three to four seconds to process and store an image. And going from Record to Play or vice-versa takes about two to three seconds. The all-important shutter lag (delay from pressing shutter until picture is actually captured) is about 0.5 to 0.7 seconds, a little faster than average thanks to its robust autofocus system. Sequential shooting wasn't quite as fast as the specs, we achieved about 2 frames per second as the camera captured eight frames in just a fraction over four seconds.
I was happy to see the continued use of standard AA type batteries to power the A75. Many of Canon's other cameras use a proprietary lithium-ion battery pack. It's nice to be able to use rechargeable or "off the shelf" batteries. There's a multitude of high-capacity NiMH rechargeable batteries to choose from as well as rapid and portable chargers. You can use alkalines in this camera but they only yield about 1/3 the number of pictures that you can get with high-capacity NiMH. The battery life (when using NiMH) was very good even when using the color LCD all the time and frequently reviewing the pictures and making menu changes.
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| Date Reviewed: 11/22/2005 |
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 Horrible Experience Strengths: For the first year, the camera worked great, easy to use
Weaknesses: Multiple problems with shutter sticking to black lines across LCD that never resolved
Summary: Less than a year after receiving this camera for my birthday, the shutter began sticking, so I sent it in to Canon for repair. When I received it back, that problem was fixed but it had a new problem. There were black lines that would appear across the LCD when I would try to take a picture. When this happened, the picture would be distorted. I sent it in for repairs a second time and when I got it back from Canon it worked for a short period of time but then the same problen reappeared. I sent it in a third time for repair and again it worked for a short period of time and the same exact problem reappeared again. After having sent it in three times and the same problem coming back, I was so frustrated I gave up. I spent more time and money sending it in for repairs and hardly got to use the camera. What was most frustrating is that they couldn't get it fixed right. I recently bought a Canon SD450 with a four year performance warranty through the store so that I don't have to deal with Canon directly. Their service dept is inept!
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| Date Reviewed: 02/07/2005 |
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I was looking for not so expensive, 3.2 megapixel ...
Strengths: lots of modes, uses normal-priced memory cards, has a print/share button, normal sized LCD, alot to offer for the little money that it costs
Weaknesses: takes a long time to turn on camera and take a picture, pictures are not so sharp at times, a bit bulky
Summary: I was looking for not so expensive, 3.2 megapixel cameras. I checked on websites for ratings on the cameras, and the rating on this one seemed to be quite good for the little money that it costs. I was extremely happy when I got it. It has lots of nice modes and good quality lenses ,yet I was not impressed with the time the camera took to go on, and take a picture. It is alsoa bit bulky, so if you want to get a small Canon, I advise you to get their digital elph. For starters, I think this camera would be very adviseable, for it is easy to use, and extremely good quality for a camera so cheap You get the feel of it, and it really has alot to offer.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/17/2004 |
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Strengths: Full manual controls, long battery life, takes great pictures, maximum bang for your buck.
Weaknesses: Slow focus in low light conditions, no swivel LCD, doesn't save in RAW format.
Summary: The A75 is a great little camera for someone beginning in photography. It takes excellent pictures and has a host of features available, including full manual controls of aperture and shutter speed.
I recommend purchasing rechargeable NiMH batteries and a larger CF card. The battery life is amazing using 2300 mAh rechargeable batteries. I've taken well over 300 pictures at one time without the batteries dieing. I'm not sure how long they'll go, because they've never died.
The camera has a difficult time focusing in low-light conditions. I wish the camera had a swivel display to help with taking pictures from above your head or below kneeling height. I also wish the camera gave you the option to save pictures in RAW format, so you could process them manually in Photoshop or some other picture editing program.
I did a lot of research before making my purchase, and I'm very happy with it. I think the A75 is the best camera in it's class, and even outperforms many higher priced cameras on the market today.
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| Date Reviewed: 11/17/2004 |
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Strengths: Great pictures, great price, way easy to use and long battery life.
Weaknesses: 2 stage button.
Summary: My wife is really a novice with digital and took 240 pictures in less than 5 hours on a set of 2100 rechargable batteries before they died. Both inside and outside, during our daughter's wedding, the pictures were just great. Get a larger memory stick you'll use it.
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| Date Reviewed: 11/21/2004 |
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Strengths: Nice feel. Has a nice manual mode.
Weaknesses: 2-step shutter button can be a pain. Lag time when you depress shutter until image is taken. No RAW format available.
Summary: I have not had the soft focus issue with any of my images. I tend to use more of the manual modes than the point-and-shoot. My images all tend to be very clean and sharp. The manual mode is a real nice feature as I enjoy night photography. The color balance is very nice compaired to the Nikon and Sony units I looked at.
Only gripes I have are the lag time when the camera focus' your image and takes the picture. It is very easy to miss a picture. Try to compose your image before you say "Cheese!" Also, shooting in sports mode can sometimes get the picture faster. I also wish that a RAW format was available. The JPEG compression on their superfine setting is very good, but if you try to print an 8 x 10, be prepaired for a little pixelation. 90% of users probably wont notice, but my wife did on the first large print we made.
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| Date Reviewed: 12/04/2004 |
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Strengths: Very easy to use, lightweight, gorgeous pictures.
Weaknesses: Red eye still shows up sometimes.
Summary: This is my first digital camera, and I am very glad I bought it. While it seemed to inhale the double A batteries that came with it, rechargeable NIMH batteries seemed to resolve that issue. The preview LCD is clear and bright. Switching between modes couldn't be easier, and the manual is very informative. I like the compact size of the camera. It is easy to carry around and doesn't get in the way. This is a great camera for beginners!
I love taking pictures with this camera. I have taken so many pictures in the two weeks since I bought the camera that the cats have started running away from me if they see it. It's so easy to use, I bought one for my sister and mother-in-law!
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| Date Reviewed: 08/24/2004 |
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Strengths: Easy to use with a lot of scene modes to choose from.
Weaknesses: It would be nice if there were more metal components to the camera body instead of plastic, like the battery compartment (sort of flimsy).
Summary: This is my first digital camera and I have been very happy with it so far. The Compact Flash memory card it comes with (32MB; holds less than 20 high resolution pics) is too small so buy a bigger one immediately. Auto mode is good for all around snapshots, but the scene modes are what I like the best. You can get creative with your shots using them. I don't think you are going to go wrong with buying an A75 unless you just HAVE to have HUGE pictures. I am very happy with mine.
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| Date Reviewed: 12/10/2004 |
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Strengths: Awesome array of features for a camera in this price range. Shooting mode choices, full manual and AA battery capabilities.
Weaknesses: For the money, not fair to go looking for any. None noted yet.
Summary: I am a semi-retired pro shutter bug and I own a number of Canon cameras, including a G3 digital that I love. I do a lot of photo shoots and odd jobs using the G3 and purchased the A75 as a "pocket" backup when I don't have the heavier and bulkier model with me. Also wanted a less intimidating camera for my wife to grab and use whenever she wanted. I'm so impressed with the image quality however, that I find I am taking the A5 with me more than the G3 these days. I am absolutely delighted that the little camera has almost all the creative and mechanical features of the much more expesive pro model G3.
Love it.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/13/2005 |
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Strengths: Excellent colour, great selection of scene modes as well as excellent Manual abilities. Ability to use additional lenses with adapter.
Weaknesses: Plastic body feels a little too chintzy, supplied CF card only 32MB
Summary: I've been using this camera constantly for fun and business the past three months, and cannot complain too much at all. The PC World reviewer, who complained of a focus problem, obviously didn't bother to turn of the AiFF. Pictures are sharp and crisp without it.
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| Date Reviewed: 05/20/2004 |
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Strengths: *More feature-laden than other cameras in its price range
*How often do you really need to prin 8x10s...3.3 mpxls resolution is fine for most people
*Uses AA batts, still fits in larger pockets
Weaknesses: *It is bigger than lots of shirtpocket cameras, but it does more things. You have greater control over the pictures.
*Downloading images to computer was initially confusing, but okay now.
Summary: The question is whether you want to shell out the extra $60-$100 bucks for the A80. I decided that the A75 would be fine for me because I doubted that I would need the extra resolution for larger prints very often. The A75 feels very good in the hand, and it is clearly well built and designed. It has taken great picture so far; the macro mode is great for detailed close shots, which I have been doing lately for a school project. I feel confident that I have purchased a camera that will last me for the next 5-6 years. Battery life so far has been great, but you do want to purchase NIMH rechargables. I am using non-Canon rechargables, and they're working fine (in spite of the A75 manual's insistence on using Canon-only parts). I will update this if things change, but so far I am very pleased with my purchase. The A75 is enough camera for me and still gives me plenty of room to grow.
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| Date Reviewed: 11/01/2004 |
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Strengths: sturdy, 640x480 movies with sound, compact, uses CF card, reliable, uses AA size batteries, good LCD screen, good software, and good quality photos.
Weaknesses: LCD screen get scratched up during use, 4 AA batteries adds considerable weight to the camera, movies can only be recorded at 30 seconds each.
Summary: 2004-11-01 12:22:33 This is a very popular camera. When I went to vacationing in China, just about every other tourist had one. It is reliable and sturdy. I had dropped it many times and its casing took a beating. Still, it continues to work. Although finally, the video out option on the camera died on me.
Using 4 high power NiMH rechargeable batteries, its power is great. Although they are very heavy. Good thing that the batteries are on the hand grip side, so it is steady. It uses CF cards, which was the most popular and cheapest media at the time. The movie quality is great, but too short. Pictures are good, espically under good light conditions. Maybe it is me. But I still think my previous Fuji digital camera, finepix 2800z, which only had 2mp, had better day time picture quality.
Overall, for the price now, this is a good deal. But I would go for the higher models that have flip out LCD screens.
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| Date Reviewed: 04/05/2004 |
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Strengths: easy to use, sharp photos, decent battery life, sharp lcd screen, many features, fun to use, compact size, good grip.
Weaknesses: none yet, but wish I could rotate picture in movie mode.
Summary: I can't tell you how much fun I am having with this camera. It is feature pact and east to use. The pictures come out great. I researched this purchase for a long time and the wait really payed off. I was just at a family function and took loads of pictures, (bought a 256mb flash card), very happy with the results. My relatives will be doing a lot of downloading tomorrow. I hope to have many years of use with it.
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| Date Reviewed: 05/12/2004 |
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Strengths: great pictures, large lcd, compact sized camera with auto and manual features, af assist lamp, nice video with audio,boots up and takes pictures quickly. Has af frames to assist in focusing
Weaknesses: lcd is harder to see in sunlight than nikon coolpix 3100 and gets scratched dirty easy. body of camera gets marked up easily and plastic covers for in/outputs are flimsy.
Summary: I took home the nikon coolpix 3100 and this camera to compare before buying. I chose the canon because of the strengths listed above and because it just took better pictures in most situations. I wish it had better telephoto-not so great and hard to control with the knob, however I didn't want to go with a camera any larger. I also think the camera body is cheap. It had a good flash range too. The video with sound is great fun! I found myself picking this one up to take pictures more than the nikon, due to its better quality pictures and ease of use. there are many comparison reviews on the internet for these two and the canon always comes out on top. I purchased it for 140 including tax and shipping...great deal for a 3 mgpx with all that it has to offer.
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