The Powershot A430 camera of Canon is a digital camera of 4 megapixels and has a 4 times optical zoom lens. The zoom lens is a bit longer than that of a standard digital camera. Since this camera is a model of entry level, it has less features and functions than other cameras of the Canon Powershot range. As a result, using this camera is more easier than the other models. For the people who look for a no fuss, straightforward digital camera of low price, this model is the perfect one. Also, the image quality of the Canon Powershot A340 is quite good compared to various other more expensive cameras.

The focal length of the camera's 4 times optical zoom lens is equivalent to 39-156 mm in format of 35mm. The lens' maximum aperture is f/2.8(wide) to f/5.8(tele). Also available is a feature of 3.6x digital zoom. The camera has a 1.8 inches LCD monitor which is made of around 77000 pixels. The screen's brightness is adjustable and the built in flash's range is 3m which becomes around 2m while using the zoom lens. The flash capability of this camera can be boosted by using the Canon's High Power Flash (HF-DC1). The available flash modes are Manual and Auto Flash On/Off. It also has slow sync speed and the feature of red eye reduction.

You can apply many different colour affects to add to your photo something different. These include neutral, vivid, sepia, black & white, darker skin tone, lighter skin tone, colour and positive film. Other advanced features of the camera include exposure compensation, ISO speed equivalents, White and Spot balance and 3 types of metering. The camera's shutter speed is selected automatically which has a range between 1 to 1/2000 seconds. Upto 1 GB of movies can be recorded by the camera. With the help of the software and cables provided by Canon, this camera can be connected to a television, computer or PictBridge compatible printer.

It is quite easy to use the Canon Powershot A430. All the key controls are present at the camera's back which includes control dial which will allow the shooting mode to be selected, other controls for flash, zoom, menu access and macro printing. When using the menu system, the settings of control items like ISO and white balance are present in the function menu and items like AF assist zoom lamp and digital zoom control are present in the standard menu.

Two alkaline batteries of AA-type are used by this camera. Rechargeable batteries of 2000 mAh rating can be used and higher the rating of the batteries, the longer time the camera can be used between the charges. A memory card of 16 MB MMC is provided along with the camera. 12 shots can be taken with the camera's default settings before it becomes full. Hence, a spare card has to be used with the Canon Powershot A430 camera.

The Canon Powershot A430 has a colour of shiny silver with a slightly darker front section which adds contrast to the camera. With a standard rectangular shape the camera has a total dimension of 10351.840.2mm and has a weight of 160g.

Canons PowerShot cameras have been impressing consumers for years. The PowerShot A1000IS will be no different. With many of the same features, some new features, a sleek design, and a low sticker price - the A1000IS is possibly the camera purchase of the year. The A1000IS is much smaller than its predecessors, yet offers a zoom lens that has never been offered on a compact point-and-shoot camera. The A1000IS will give consumers vivid pictures for all occasions.

This is a 10-megapixel camera that has a 4x optical zoom lens. Because of the lens, provides focal length of 35-140mm, many would thing that the camera itself would be larger. However, it is not. Canon was able to pull of the compact build with massive lens - and it still has an elegant appearance.

Consumers will enjoy the realistic experience of viewing their images, and videos, on the camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen. Additionally you will find an optical viewfinder, DIGIC III processing engine, multiple shooting modes, and much more. Optical image stabilization has also been added to the A1000IS. This technology removes blurriness from images caused by camera or hand shakiness - creating much crisper imagery.

There are 17 different shooting modes offered on the PowerShot A1000IS. These modes make it easier to capture those spontaneous moments without having to worry about adjusting settings for proper exposure. Easy and auto mode are the best for your every day pictures. ISO 3200 offers amazing setting, and outcomes, for scenes that are not well lit, yet you cannot use a flash.

Focus, exposure, flash, and white balance are all automatically adjusted with use of face detection and integration of the DIGIC III processor. Red eye correction, which also works with face detection, helps to eliminate red eye as the image is captured - hopefully eliminated the need to remove red eye during editing. DIGIC III also offers severe power management for the camera; one of the greatest benefits is a long lasting battery life.

Face detection also offers an added bonus. Consumers can select a particular subject, or face, in a given shot. The camera will automatically focus on that face, even as it moves around in the frame.

Motion detection technology is great for capturing children and animals. This feature detects movement and adjusts settings appropriately to reduce blur. Typically, the ISO settings are adjusted, but this saves you from having to manually change the settings and risk losing the picture.

Upon purchasing a PowerShot A1000IS, you will receive two AA batteries, SD memory card (32MB), wrist strap, USB cable, AV cable, and the necessary software. There is no need to make additional purchases to begin using your new camera. The wrist strap will be needed as there is no longer a rubberized grip on the camera; if you hand gets sweaty it could easily slip away.

With the A1000IS, you will get durability and dependability. You can even choose between four colors, purple, silver, brown, and blue. The A1000IS also has an appealing price tag at $149. If you are looking for a point-and-shoot camera that produces exceptionally crisp images, the Cannon PowerShot A1000IS is worth looking at.