Steves-Digicams reviews Canon PowerShot A650 IS 12.1MP digital camera
The PowerShot A650 IS digital was designed for photo enthusiasts who demand superior image quality, and are looking for a versatile camera with plenty of manual control. This new mode has 12.1-megapixels of resolution and a generous 6x optical zoom with optical image stabilization (OIS). A variety of enhanced controls, such as 21 shooting modes, Manual, Aperture-Priority and Shutter-Priority, among others, will also give users a lot of freedom to make the camera adapt to their specific needs. All of this power is easily navigated via the intuitive mode dial, easily viewed via the 2.5-inch Vari-Angle LCD and just as easily handled, via the ergonomic handgrip.
Canon's new A-series cameras are also built for fun. Snap the PowerShot A650 IS into Waterproof Case WP- DC18 or the PowerShot A720 IS into Waterproof Case WP-DC 16 and they become both weatherproof and waterproof at depths up to 130 feet, making them great accessories for the beach, water- park or a scuba trip. Both cameras are part of Canon's "A-Team" (powered by AA batteries), so powering up will be quick and easy.
The "brain" of these new PowerShot cameras is DIGIC III, the gold standard on all new Canon digital cameras. The DIGIC III image processor accounts for the camera's higher performance levels, including faster start-up, faster autofocus and quicker shutter response times that leave long-lag competitors in the dust. The DIGIC III chip design improves image quality and offers more efficient power consumption, resulting in extended battery life under typical shooting conditions...
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