What is the difference between powershot and ixus series of canon digital cameras?

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nima

which do you suggest me to by of these three cameras?canon digital camera IXUS 850 IS OR digital camera IXUS 800 IS OR canon digital camera POWERSHOT A710 IS? which is better and have the best quality?which has the best rating(user rating) overall?

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my answer.. IXUS and PowerShorts are 2 diffrent catagory. IXUS is ment for compact and convinient for travelling while Powershots are ment for slightly advanced function. Both of them produce good quality. What is best for you is up to your eveluation. Here's a tip, try to get the latest model.

What is the best nikon or canon digital SLR camera?

TastesLike

I need a good nikon or canon digital SLR camera for a beginner that is easy to carry around.

Thanks,
TastesLikeCandyCanesAtChristmas!

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The top rated entry level SLRs are Nikon's D40, D60 and D80 and Canon's Xti and XSi.

The best thing to do it trying them all in a store, you'll know which one YOU like best. Personally I like them all, but leaning somewhat to the Canon XSi. But it's a matter of what you like and what you want to spend on a camera.
The D40 is the least expensive and still a favorite for a starter DSLR.

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On a digital camera, what's the length of time in between taking pics called? What cameras have shortest time?

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dcb77

We have a canon powershot that takes forever in between taking pictures. We wanted to look online to see which cameras would have a shorter time and tried to go by "refresh rate", but the definition of refresh rate had nothing to do with what we wanted. Does anybody know what it is called? Does anybody know of good digital camera that has a short wait time in between taking pictures (or a site that compares them)?

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The time between pressing the button half way and the shot is "lag time". All cameras have that.

What you need to speed up between shots is a faster card. If you're using the card that came with the camera it's probably pretty much standard speed. If you buy a faster card you'll find that time diminished.

What is a good site to get digital camera comparison reviews free?

Seven

With so many digital cameras out there, I don't know what to pick. How can I get a good unbiased rating of different cameras without paying for a subscription? I want to pay about $200 and I want as many megapixils as I can get plus a good zoom, some macro capacity as well as some wide angle and not too too heavy and that won't break down too easily, A good buy for my money. A lot to ask?

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While most of the cameras out there are really good, I would choose Canon over Nikon because it seems like more camera for the money. Some would say Canon withholds their best technology for high end cameras and Nikon implements their best at all levels. Before you decide, read all the text and links in the information below because it will help you know what to look for in a camera.

There is no one particular place to get great buys, but you may see something below that really helps you find the best buy. Click on the first link in the information below for an example then search for your camera of choice at the upper left. Camera prices at this link change often.

Just saw this camera at Best Buy and think it is a great camera and a best buy. It has an optical viewfinder, image stabilizer, auto focus, and uses NiMH rechargeable batteries. Read as much of the following as you can for other information and help with choosing a camera.
Canon A590IS $129.99 at Staples yesterday.
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There are so many cameras out there it is difficult to say which is best, but digital is definitely the way to go. The second source link will be very helpful as it list most of the cameras out there with prices. The following information should help you know what to look for in a camera.

What gives a camera its picture quality?
The short answer is that it is mostly the skill of the photographer that produces high quality pictures. The lens and camera are very important, but the ability to set the scene, adjust the cameras settings, and hold the camera very still or use a tripod with auto or remote shutter actuation when required is what gets the great pictures.

In new cameras, look for optical viewfinders (LCD invisible in bright sun) and check battery prices. High mega pixel settings take longer to process and may not be needed unless required for very large pictures or enlarging small parts of big pictures. Maximum print size for a 3 mega pixel setting is 8 x 10 inches. Click links below for more details.
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Lots of great camera tips in these two links. http://www.danscamera.com/Learning/going_digital/#resolution ...
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Check this more for the money camera. FUJIFILM - FinePix 10.0-Megapixel Digital.
Life time Warranty (Parts & Labor).

Wide-angle shooting, a 12x optical zoom and picture stabilization mode combine in this camera for exceptional shooting performance, even at a distance. Plentiful scene modes, autofocus and automatic white balance controls make this camera a snap to operate. You may be able to find it on the Internet for a lower price.
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This could be the best slim line camera with a viewfinder. It's PINK!
http://shopping.yahoo.com/p:Sony%20Cyber-shot%20DSC-W150%2FR%20Digital%20Camera:1995337750;_ylc=X3oDMTB0bjZzaWNuBF9TAzk2NjMyOTA3BHNlYwNmZWVkBHNsawNlbGVj ...
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The information about my camera is just to show that you don't need the biggest and best. Just know how to use the one you have.

My camera has 5.2 mega pixel, but I use 3 most of the time because it gives great results, is faster, and takes less memory. Also, it only has a 3 x optical zoom and 7 x digital zoom. I never use the digital zoom because making pictures larger works better on the computer. This is an old camera, but everyone is impressed with the quality pictures it takes ... like magic.

Check with the Geeks in several stores and compare prices. Ask what cameras they own, but don't believe everything you hear. Once you select a camera read all about it in the owner's manual. Just learned that my camera has red-eye prevention and correction. It also has adaptive lighting. You may be able to view owners manuals at this link, but will need to Login. http://www.retrevo.com/s/digital+camera ...

The source links will show most of the cameras out there with prices and help make your digital cameras work better.

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What is wrong with my digital camera?

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Xenu

I bought a canon powershot digital camera a couple of months ago, that I've used maybe 3 times and now the power button is broken. What happens is the camera will turn on, but only if I hold down the power button. Once I let go of the power button it turns off, it doesn't stay on. Does anyone know what it would cost to fix this problem? It kind of pisses me off because I take really good care of it, it's practically brand new, and now it doesn't work.
It is fully charged so it can't be the battery.

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If the power button is really broken and it's out of warranty, it will cost more to repair than to replace. Holding down the power button would not make a difference, but could really cause a problem as it could give a double click which would turn the camera off. I would guess that the battery and camera contacts need to be cleaned as described in the link below. Hope the following will solve your problem and it is not the button.

Click this link for complete instructions on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.
http://www.google.com/base/a/4210404/D13701973093918363271

The batteries mentioned below are new formula NiMH batteries that will hold charge for one year when not used. Also, 2000mAh batteries seem to have a longer life. Did not like them at first, but have 12 of these batteries that are over five years old and are still as good as new. Higher mAh batteries still work well in flashlights, but won't start my camera.

A friend asked me to clean and charge her new 2000mAh Duracell batteries as described in the last link. Those batteries are still going strong after four months of casual use and haven't been recharged.

Camera reports batteries low, but is it low charge or bad electrical contacts? Overcharging can ruin good batteries! The secret to making digital cameras work better is having good electrical contacts between batteries and camera.

CAUTION Do not overcharge! Batteries can be damaged. Use an automatic two or more hour Energizer Compact smart charger with temperature monitor, trickle charge technology, and safety timer ($9.76) at Walmart. Use pre-charged 2000mAh Duracell ($12.97) or RayOVac ($5.97) batteries (hold charge one year) and a full cycle charge. To preserve battery charge, use the viewfinder.

NiMH batteries should be recharged when camera reports batteries low. Old batteries can discharge over night, but may provide normal service immediately after being charged. Battery pairs no longer usable in cameras may work well in flashlights. Do not drop batteries on a hard surface or allow voltage below one volt to prevent polarity reversal.

CAUTION To prevent memory card corruption, keep batteries charged and don't delete. Wait for lights to stop flashing then turn camera off before removing memory. For card readers, double click Safely Remove Hardware. Select, then click Stop and OK.

Never touch battery ends or camera electrical contacts. Oil from fingers will contaminate contacts. Use batteries in matched pairs of same brand and rating. Do not mix old and new batteries. New will only do as well as old.

Digital cameras reset to original settings if batteries are removed for one minute. Time varies with function/camera. Check display/setup menu for non-auto functions and date/time. Remove extra memory to eliminate this as a possible problem. Insert fully charged/cleaned batteries and restart camera. The ultimate non-physical repair for software-using devices is reset by removing power ... VCR/DVD players one month.

Click this link for other camera tips and complete instructions on cleaning camera and battery electrical contacts.
http://www.google.com/base/a/4210404/D13701973093918363271

What does it mean on a rechargeable battery for a digital camera when it says "1050mAh" or "800Ah"?

Joe.R

Does the higher number on a rechargeable (Li-ion) battery mean it will last longer that one with a lower number? Please explain, as I want to buy a generic rechargeable battery for my Canon G10 digital camera that's a lot cheaper that the Canon version.
The trouble is that the more expensive Canon battery has "1050Ah" printed on it, while the generic has "800Ah" (or something like that).

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Higher ratings means more photos per charge.

Generic batteries come in different ratings. You just happened to find one at a low rating.

Below is a link to another generic replacement fot your Canon NB-7L battery. This one is rated 1500mah (higher than your Canon battery) and at $12 still costs less than the Canon battery. User reviews are very good for this generic.

Higher ratings wont harm your camera they will just give more shots per charge.

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