Canon PowerShot A720 IS 8 Megapixel Compact Camera

The PowerShot A720 IS is the quintessential A Series camera in a popular line that matches high-end image quality with fun, easy-to-use features that deliver excellent cost performance. Top-notch specifications include 8.0 Megapixel resolution and a long 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer Technology for sharp images throughout the zoom range. Canon's DIGIC III Image Processor offers advanced Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction for fantastic images. Even expand your creative possibilities with wide-angle and telephoto converter lenses.

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• Reviewed by: yorktr1951

  12-10-09

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  Strengths: very versatile camera

  Weaknesses:noisy in low light

  Overall Evaluation: I've used the A710IS since 2006; very satisfied. I use low "film speed" and a tripod for low light time exposures with adequate results. Viewfinder is essential in rapid shooting at air races or rodeo events. Viewfinder is coupled to optical zoom. Acquired the AS720IS as Christmas present for wife. Camera has 6x optical zoom. Most replacements on the market now have only 4x zoom. So far, good results with this camera; a happy wife with a much better camera. Camera has been discontinued. GET IT WHILE YOU CAN!

• Reviewed by: pflipper

  12-19-08

  Duration of ownership: 11 Months

  Strengths: size, picture quality

  Weaknesses:longevity, simplicity, power

  Overall Evaluation: This is my second Canon camera. I bought this at a school auction, new. For about 11 months, this was an *OK* camera. The shutter speed was OK and the pictures were acceptable, quality-wise. This camera, however, always seemed to need more power than the batteries I installed could give it, even if the batteries were relatively new and with good juice. Never understood this.As it turned out, the thing died after less than a year. $250 camera. Dead after a year? Would not power on, and per Canon will cost $100 to fix. What kind of junk does this company sell? Totally disappointed in this product. Next camera will not be a Canon...

• Reviewed by: BettyDean

  10-19-08

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  Strengths: sharp pictures, easy to use

  Weaknesses:picture is shaky when on the 5x and 6x zoom; lapse time between one picture and another too long when red eye is on

  Overall Evaluation: Since I bought this camera because of the zoom range, I was disappointed to find out that I get a "shaking camera" icon when I have it on maximum zoom, and the pictures are out of focus. I also take a lot of indoor shots with the red eye on, and the time that has to lapse before the camera is ready to take the next shot is longer than the Sony I had before. However, the camera takes great pictures (unless you have it zoomed all the way out) and is easy to use. I'm not sure I'd buy it again.

• Reviewed by: matythemod

  01-27-08

  Duration of ownership: 10 Days

  Strengths: picture quality is terrific,6x zoom is a bonus,the lcd is very good.

  Weaknesses:the switch to view photos and go back to picture taking is still awkward.

  Overall Evaluation: after trying a few smaller compacts and being dissapointed at the quality of the photos i did more research and all the research i found pointed back to the a720.it is a little bigger than what i was wanting but in retrospect it's not really very big at all.so far i love this camera.it surpasses my expectations!

• Reviewed by: daymx5

  01-25-08

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  Strengths: Excellent picture quality and face recognition ability.

  Weaknesses:Slow recovery after using flash.

  Overall Evaluation: I've had this for two months now and I am very satisfied. Love the image stability and face recognition. My only real dislikes are how slow it is to recover after using the flash and the optical view finder does not show a true representation of what is being photographed, it is also somewhat off center. Despite these short comings it is an excellent camera and I would recommend it to anyone.

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