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Zoom Pros and Cons
Pros and Cons of Canon PowerShot A510 3.2MP Digital Camera
with 4x Optical Zoom
Pros of the Canon PowerShot A510
1. Very good image quality.
2. 3 MP and 4x optical zoom is the perfect
combo for most people.
3. Priced right, unlike some overpriced digicams out
there.
4. Works on 2 normal AA batteries (buy rechargeable ones for extra
life and lower cost), unlike expensive & hard-to-find propreitary batteries.
5. The menu on the Canon cameras is light years ahead of most other manufacturer's.
Lots of manual options and scene modes.
6. Battery and SD card doors seem
to be of above average quality.
7. 1.8" LCD screen is bright and fluid.
8.
Uses standard SD cards, unlike propretary memory cards like Memory Stick or xD
card.
9. Can attach extra lenses if one buys the adaptor for it.
10. Actual
LCD screen looks nicely protected below a plastic plate.
Cons of the
Canon PowerShot A510
1. The camera is still quite thick (although not
bulky).
2. It uses Digic instead of Digic2 processor in other new Canons.
3. Tripod mount is on the corner and made from plastic.
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the Canon PowerShot A510 3.2MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
