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Canon Powershot A720 IS

Canon Powershot A720 IS

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HQ Grade: B+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 2 out of 5
"Canon Powershot A720is focusing problem"
  • 3 out of 5
"So-so camera"
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Editors' Comments

Replacing the much-loved A710 IS, the Canon Powershot A720 IS is a minor update that pushes the megapixels up to 8 and generally offers the same great above-average zooming ability that came with its predecessor. As part of Canon's 'A' series, it's wonderfully simple, yet capable of great things, with full manual control in addition to its entry-level... read more

Specifications

  • 8 megapixels
  • 6x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Lens-shift image stabilization
  • JPEG file format
  • Movie mode with sound
  • Auto and manual focus
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Answered Questions for the A720 IS

Q: can you enlarge and crop a picture on a canon a720 IS
A: Not in camera. But you're better off that way. Since it would only add another picture onto your card and... read more
Q: Does anyone know why places say amazon's price is only $200 or $210 but when you go to amazon, the a720 is $280 or more?
A: Hi Jess,The price listed above ($209.99) for "Amazon Marketplace" is different from the price offered directly from Amazon.com. Amazon Marketplace... read more
Q: I can't get satisfactory results with the macro mode.
A: The Canon claims that you can get as close as 3" probably refers to ' Macro ' + wide angle.You... read more

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Open Questions for the A720 IS

Q: Someone fooled with my camera and changed the settings and pictures are not clear.How do I know what the default settings were so I can change back?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Has anyone had a problem with the date and time?
4 points for best answer - 3 replies
Q: which rechargeable battery is best for the canon a720, mh or cd?
20 points for best answer - 2 replies

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  • 4.41 out of 5

Average rating based on 457 total reviews: 4.41/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Canon Powershot A720is focusing problem (C.J. - 8/4/08)

I have tried this camera at several vendors and every A720is I tried would not focus well while using the optical zoom. It either focused... read more

  • 3 out of 5
So-so camera (Alexa - 7/25/08)

It's only been a few days since I bought this camera, but after all the great reviews I've read about it, I'm not impressed at... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Blimey. It's a pocket rocket. (Mark P - 2/16/08)

Well... in summary... It's just a plain good digicam! Not perfect, but as close as you can probably expect for the price. They've packed an... read more

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