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  • Canon PowerShot A2000 IS
  • Canon PowerShot A2000 IS - Expert Reviews

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    Storage media: MultiMedia Card, Optical zoom: 6x, Sensor resolution: 10 Megapixels, Viewfinder type: Without viewfinder, Weight: 185g, Digital zoom: 4x ...

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    • November 2008 en

      Canon PowerShot A2000 IS

      By Gordon Laing

      Review summary: Like its predecessor, the A2000 IS is powered by a pair of AA batteries and Canon supplies a set of disposable Alkalines to get you started. While you could continue to supply the A2000 IS with Alkalines, it makes much more sense to use a set of ...

      Pros: 6x optical zoom range., Very effective stabilisation, Runs on two AA batteries., 3in screen bigger than before., 6x optical zoom range., Very effective stabilisation, Runs on two AA batteries., 3in screen bigger than before.

      Cons: Lacking true wide angle lens coverage., Screen has small viewing angle., Slow flash recycling time., Lacking true wide angle lens coverage., Screen has small viewing angle., Slow flash recycling time.

      Verdict: As we said at the top of this page, Canon's PowerShot A2000 IS is a good value compact with a surprisingly long zoom and effective stabilisation for the money. It's easy to use, captures sharp, consumer-friendly images and powered by readily-available ...

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    • November 2008 en

      Canon PowerShot A2000 IS Review

      By Howard Creech

      Review summary: The Canon PowerShot A2000 IS may look familiar, but it's a revolutionary departure from the basic design philosophy behind previous Canon A models.

      Pros: Compact ; Very good lens ; Large LCD ; Excellent image quality

      Cons: No optical viewfinder ; No handgrip ; No manual exposure capability

      Verdict: , which replaces the A720 IS. While the A2000 IS retains many the best features of its predecessors, it is a revolutionary departure from the basic design philosophy that has driven and defined earlier A-series digicams

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    • November 2008 en

      Canon Powershot A2000 IS review

      Review summary: The Canon Powershot A2000 IS has 10 megapixels and a 6x optical zoom lens. The lens has image stabilisati...

      Pros: Picture quality - value for money

      Cons: Slow when flash is turned on

      Verdict: Everyone is looking for something different from a digital camera. 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. ...

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    • November 2008 en

      Canon Powershot A2000 IS

      By Stephen Waller

      Review summary: The Canon Powershot A2000 IS is a compact Canon camera with a 10 megapixel sensor, 6x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilisation, and a 3 inch screen.

      Pros: Good image quality Face detection software 6x optical zoom lens Optical image stabilisation helps in low light Good size 3" screen Robust body Orientation sensor Excellent battery life Focus assist light Good macro mode Quick performance Useful manual ...

      Cons: Lacks wide angle lens Slightly small icons on mode dial Lacks full manual controls

      Verdict: The Canon Powershot A2000 IS is a robust compact camera that provides an impressive 3.0" LCD screen, 10 megapixel sensor, 6x optical zoom lens and image stabilisation. Image quality is generally very good, and although noise is quite high compared to ...

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    • October 2008 en

      Canon Powershot A2000 IS

      Review summary: Staking out the upper tier of the PowerShot A-series, the new camera offers users the option of 17 shooting modes. The A2000 IS camera also features Canon's advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). OIS significantly reduces the effects of camera ...

      Verdict: The "brain" in every new Canon digital camera from the PowerShot A-series to the EOS Pro models is the exclusive DIGIC III imaging processor. This proprietary chip is responsible for the cameras' higher performance levels including faster start up, ...

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