Advantages: Heaps of features, stabilised 6x zoom, reliable, Canon lens, excellent results Disadvantages: Slow flash recharge, noise at high ISO, demands a little learning
and nowhere near as convenient as the twiddly zoom ring on an SLR. Movie mode is 30fps at 640x480, which is quite good but can't live with the newer HD models.
The camera also has a remarkable unofficial trick up its sleeve, in that it's compatible with CHDK. I could easily write a whole review on CHDK alone, but in essence it's a program that sits on a memory card (the A710, happily, takes standard SD cards) and when activated allows access to features normally only found on far more expensive models, such as super-fast shutter speeds (eg 1/10,000 second - no, that's not a typo!), RGB histograms and even the ability to write scripts to allow the camera to operate unattended. If you get one of these, search for "CHDK" and prepare to be amazed!
So, no bad points then? Well, yes, there are a few. Firstly, noise is a bit of a problem once you get ...
Advantages: good looking, 7.1 mp, price Disadvantages: AA Battery Life poor, Pictures are not smooth
on CD a pain, as it would take an age to print out - only a start up UK manual is included.
A small 16mb memory card is included which would hold very little but enables you to get started as soon as you open the box
lighter than the new G3, this unit is one of the most confortable to use.
if comparing with perhaps a 4mp camera then the quality could well be better on this unit, I would say from personal experience that my a300 has stood better for quality of shots in low light, and battery life...sorry canon no thumbs up from me on this one...
in light of some of the competion with the right price tag, could be a good started to move into SLR, although didnt get as far as to get one, but a wide angle addition to his camera is avaiable potentially giving a decnet close up image.
As to accessories, no case is included, only ...
Advantages: Not a harsh sound Disadvantages: no ne
We have this over xylophone at the special needs school I work at.
It is a really good toy attractive to look at.
This xylophone is made of wood a preservative free rubber wood. It feels nice and soft smooth. It has only has 5 colourful keys red orange yellow blue and green it has a wooden beater to go with it. This beater is easy to hold by little hands.
This toy is suitable for 2 year olds. The tone is a gently plink plonk not harsh and tinny It is not really very musical difficult to play a real tune on.
A small child will just love to make the sounds.
This toy will help them with their fine and gross motor skills and will help them gain rhythm.
I would recommend this for a 2 to 4 year old.
This toy costs £10.70 from http://www.amazon.co.uk/Plan-Toys-0640502-Oval-Xylophone Have fun playing with your children?s toys ...
