Canon PowerShot A640

Opinion: I have used the Canon A640 for several weeks. This 10 mega pixel camera is very well made, easy to set up, easy to use and takes excellent pictures. I have taken numerous indoor and outdoor pictures in a variety of lighting conditions. The picures are sharp and the colors bright and right on. The lens and metering system is excellent. Some little tricks I learned that for the most part, if shooting people indoors (shuch at a wedding) it is better to leave the flash on for all shots. If you don't, the camera reads the background light and the people can be a little underexposed. The camera is easy to grip and its functions well laid out. The computer processing software that Canon issues with the camera is easy to learn, and nicely does the job. Let me briefly address the 'made of plastic' issue. Anyone who knows anything about plastics knows that many of them are stronger and tougher than their metal counterparts. What are bowling balls made of? They are made of rubber or plastic. The Canon A640 is a solidly made camera of a combination of metal and some other composite. The Canon A640 camera is an oustanding value for the money. The choices as I see it are 1) you can buy a DSLR like the Canon Rebel and live with the logistical inconvences such as hauling around a large carera with its accessories, or 2) buy a point and shoot digital camera, with all their conveniences. The Canon A640 is a great compromise. It is small like a point and shoot camera.yet has 10 mega pixels, with capabilities approaching that of a DSLR. If you buy a DSLR such as a Canon Rebel and it falls into the ocean, you are out nearly a thousand dollars. If the Canon A640 falls into the ocean, you are only out a few hundred dollars. If you are in the market for a digital camera, in particular a point and shoot, make sure you give this camera a look.
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Opinion: I just recently purchased my new A640. I must say that I am VERY impressed with this camera! It is very straight forward and easy to use. The quality of the pictures it captures are flawless, so crisp with such sharp detail.
If you are in the market for a point and shoot digital camera - This is the one to check out! With 10.0 mega pixels - It's a lot of technology for a reasonable price.

Opinion: I had 7 cameras past 5 years from compact size to SLR.
About three months ago, I bought Canon SD630 which I strongly recommend
NOT TO buy EVER!!
Cool look, Doesn't do a job. (90% of pictures I have taken in a low light
condition-blurs hell out of it, almost unusable)
So.. here I am after three months later I bought another camera -
Canon powershot A640.
I was amazed for its quality.
I dare to say better then canon eos 10D which I had for 2 years.
Though 30D's much better which I bought along with powershot A640 : )

It takes sharp pictures even in a low light condition.
It takes SLR look quality.
It's small. (Though I have EOS 30D, I need small size for convenient usage)

I'm very!! happy that I bought this camera.
I have feeling that I won't look for another compact camera for loooooong
time. : )

Opinion: As a user of SLR's my entire life, this is my first digital camera. I am very impressed with the image quality from this camera.

I am also impressed with the ease of use, and the features this camera has.

I'd highly recommend this camera to those that want all the features and a great image all in one small camera.

It definetly holds it's own against higher priced SLR's.