Canon - PowerShot A620 Digital Camera Review

I was really impressed with the Canon Powershot A620 digital camera.  It takes great photos with amazing detail and has a good zoom.  Even if you're not very familiar with photography, the automatic settings work well.....and they have plenty of settings to change for those of you who understand that kind of stuff (that would not be me!!!).  There are specialized settings for fireworks, nighttime shots, kids/pets, snow, etc. and the macro feature lets you take amazing photos of up-close objects.  Macro is definitely my favorite feature!  Also, you can make panoramic photos using the software that comes with it or you can change the colors on photos as you take them.  Another great feature is the swivel LCD screen which allows you to take photos angled up, down or even toward yourself.

The only problem I came across with my camera is the E18 error.  Basically, something goes wrong with the lens so that it won't come in and out of the camera when it turns on.  I've heard reports of it happening on several types of Canon cameras, but hopefully they're fixing that defect. If the E18 error occurs, the camera is pretty much dead unless you fix it.  For me, my warranty had already expired and it wasn't worth my money to ship it off to Canon and pay however much they would want.  Instead, I'm looking into getting the upgraded version of the one I have because even though mine died, I really like the Canon that I have and would like to have another one.  The error doesn't occur with every camera...my mom has a Powershot too and hers works fine. So, if you're looking for a good camera, I would recommend the Canon Powershot A620.  There are newer versions out now, but if 7.1 megapixels is good enough for you, the A620 will be great!