Canon A490 10MP Camera

SoldierForce

Looks like this is the season for bargain Cameras! First was the FujiFilm then the Kodak and now is the time for the Canon A490 10MP Camera.

Available at argos for €77.49.

Details

* 10 mega pixels.
* Plastic body.
* 3.3x optical zoom.
* 4x digital zoom.
* 2.5in LCD screen.
* PictBridge compatible.
* Digital anti blur.
* Face detection - 9 faces.
* In-camera red eye fix.
* Memory card compatibility SD.
* Movie capture and playback with sound.
* Maximum ISO range 80-1600.
* 13 scene modes.
* Intelligent scene mode.
* 1cm macro.
* Low light mode.
* Manual over-ride.
* Self timer.
* Built-in flash.
* USB connection.
* Requires 2 x AA batteries (included).

Plates

Is this a decent camera?

madmoe

Some detailed info here but not a review from what I can see - http://www.dpreview.com/news/1001/10010503canona490_a495.asp

Found a review here - http://www.steves-digicams.com/camera-reviews/canon/powershot-a490/post.html

Plates

I've read some of the online reviews and they seem positive - although pointing out that's it's very much entry level. I'm mainly going to be taking pics of the kids - so for that price I reckon that's a decent deal,

IrishHomer

The only downer i see is it uses AA batteries.

All the more expensive Canon pocket cameras now have a small battery like a mobile phone rechargeable and has excellent batttery life between charges.

flutered

you can get 2 aa batterys any where, the rechargable ?.

peckerhead

Recyclable AAs ftw, keep a spare pair in your coat pocket for emergency backup. Or run to the nearest newsagent/petrol station. When your lithium battery goes you're knackered unless you've brought along your charger (?) and are near a socket. And can wait an hour.

I like that Canon.