Latest - Review and Sample Photos by Camera Labs (added 14 November’08)
Canon PowerShot A2000 IS is a 10 megapixel point-and-shoot digital camera announced on August 26, 2008 and it features a 6x optical zoom (35mm film equivalent: 36-216mm), optical image stabilization, 3 inch LCD, and an ISO range of 80 to 1600. Camera dimensions are (W x H x D) 4.01 x 2.50 x 1.26 in./101.9 x 63.5 x 31.9mm and it weighs approx. 6.53 oz./185g (camera body only).
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Reviewers Conclusions & Verdicts - (updated 14 November’08)
Camera Labs
“It’s easy to use, captures sharp, consumer-friendly images and powered by readily-available AA batteries, so you’ll rarely get caught short.”
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Digital Camera Review
“A huge 3.0 inch screen, amazing ease of use, and dependably impressive images in good light, beginners, casual photographers, family photographers, and weight/size conscious travelers will love the A2000.”
DigicamReview
“Image quality is generally very good, and although noise is quite high compared to the competition, images are useable up to ISO400 and tend to maintain good detail.”
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Steves Digicams
“It has good performance and quality while also being more versatile than many other entry level cameras via the 6x optical zoom lens with O.I.S. One thing to keep in mind is the absence of the optical view finder, something we have become accustomed to on the “A” series models.”
Cameras.co.uk
“If picture quality and a bit of value for money is more important to you than digging deeper for a more stylish, pocket camera then the Powershot A2000 IS makes an excellent choice. The extra zoom offered by the 6x is a handy bonus.”
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PhotoReview
“Test shots taken in bright sunlight with the review camera contained a fair amount of detail, although the autofocusing system wasn’t entirely accurate on all occasions. Particularly with close-ups, shots were often captured without the subject being sharp and the image stabilisation system didn’t provide complete immunity to camera shake in indoor lighting.”
GoodGearGuide
“Manual and preset white balance modes are on offer, along with face detection and red-eye correction. Image stabilisation means you can shoot pictures while using the 6x zoom lens by hand and not worry too much about blurring.”
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TrustedReviews
“The Canon PowerShot A2000 IS is a little expensive for a mid-level compact, and the overall build quality and low-angle monitor may cause some disappointment.”
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PhotographyBlog
“The A2000 IS also suffers from less than stellar image quality in low-light due to obvious noise appearing at ISO 400 and faster, the lack of any hand-grip which makes it difficult to hold, annoyingly slow flash recycle times, and a slow continuous shooting speed.”
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Actual Owner Feedback
“I have used at least 10 digital cameras in the past 10 years, not counting the SLRs. At this price, $249, I think what this camera offers is as good as you can get from a pocket camera.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“If you really desire a camera that accepts alkaline batteries, put the A2000 IS on your list. If the battery issue is not important to you, I would avoid this camera.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“So I invested in this one as soon as it came out. Big mistake: When the flash is on, it takes more than 5 seconds to shoot pictures in sequence. So if you’re trying to take animal pictures, or even pictures of kids, the moment will be lost.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
“I thought this 10 meg camera would blow my old Casio 5 meg out of the water! Wrong…. The zoom was nice but everything else is sub par.”
Portion of user comment on Amazon.com
Sample Photos
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[Sample Photos at PhotographyBlog]
Specifications & Camera Profile
Press Excerpt
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 26 August 2008: Canon today re-imagines its PowerShot range with the launch of 3 stylish, extra-compact cameras. Replacing the PowerShot A580 and PowerShot A720 IS respectively, the 10MP PowerShot A1000 IS and PowerShot A2000 IS deliver outstanding PowerShot imaging in pocket-sized form, with designs around 25% smaller than those of their predecessors. In addition, an all-new type of PowerShot – the 10MP PowerShot E1, designed by women for women –brings head-turning, feminine style to the range. A new Easy Mode, featured on all three cameras, allows even complete beginners to take great photos with ease.
Ultra portable & stylish All three models offer incredibly compact dimensions, making them the most portable PowerShot models to date. This new ultra-compact approach is complemented by stylish designs in a range of colour.
The smooth, tactile PowerShot A1000 IS comes in a choice of Blue, Brown or Silver, while the PowerShot E1 combines a unique, curvaceous aesthetic with White, Pink or Blue. The PowerShot A2000 IS features a powerful 6 x zoom with a simple, bold design in gunmetal and silver.
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