Canon PowerShot A560 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom - 1774B001

I like this camera

12/6/2008

I bought 2 of these cameras last Christmas (2007), one for me and one as a gift.

There have been no problems with either camera and its been a year.

I have taken some nice pictures with the macro setting of shrimp and fish in my aquariums. On the normal indoor setting it has taken good pictures time after time. The video feature works well and the sound is good.

My only beef with the camera is that it shipped with one tiny card that would only hold 2 pictures. As cheap as cards are they could pack one that could hold more pictures than that.

Canon A560 - MAJOR battery issues

12/4/2008

The 560 worked great through the first set of batteries. Then, the problems started. New batteries would only work for a short time, and then the low battery light would come on. I tried various brands, including rechargeable batteries, but the problem persisted. Finally, I searched online and found MANY other people with this series having the same problem. Buyer beware! You may not have this problem, but there are a lot of us out there that are stuck with an expensive paperweight.

Can't get more bang for your buck

12/3/2008

I have had the A560 since april of 08 and have had no problems out of it. It is absolutley a wonderful camera and can take a beating as i have a 1yr old. I read multiple reviews before posting this one. The good and the bad. I just have nothing bad to say about it. It can take batteries quickley I would suggest a good brand rechargable or atleast Energizer lithium. When this camera calls for new batteries you can keep the old ones for something else. Digital cameras require alot of juice to work properly but the batteries when "dead" by the camera can be used in remotes or clocks many things actually. Cheap batteries will NOT last long in this or any digital cameras. I personally have no complaints it has a beautiful quality nice zoom. You can't get more bang for you buck. The same quality and style as more expensive models without the cost.

Takes amazing pictures

11/21/2008

I'm so pleased with my purchase. The camera does what it says. I get compliments whenever I show my pictures to people. My aunt has her own digital camera (a different make) but she'll always ask me to take pictures from my camera instead of hers when we go places. I couldn't ask for more. I'm in love with my camera.

problem prone

11/7/2008

This is the 2nd Canon a-series camera I've had. Both have had problems relating to the lens cover. My daughter also had problems. Although the camera takes great pictures, the lens cover problems makes this series less than desirable. On the A560, the lens cover requires a finger nail assist to open. It's annoying after a while. My next camera will not be a Canon.