Canon a520 Digital Camera

Canon A520

By Anne Ahira

When it comes to digital cameras there is a wide variety of brands, pixels and zoom.

The Canon a520 digital camera is a nice compact device with four time optical zoom and 4 megapixels is a good choice.

If you have been looking for an all around good camera, look no further than this Canon. This unit is a standard point and shoot digital camera with a 1.8 LCD display.

Features

• 4.0-megapixel CCD
• 4x optical zoom
• 9-point AiAF
• 13 shooting modes
• 1.8-inch display
• DCIC Image Processor
• Print/Share button
• ID Photo Print and Movie Print
• SD or Multimedia Cards (MMC) compatible
• Takes 2 AA batteries
• $310 Amazon

Pros

Canon a520 digital cameras are unique in the fact that they run on a couple of AA batteries. This makes it very popular because so many digital devices run on expensive proprietary batteries that must continually be recharged.

With this Canon, you can simply keep an extra set on hand and never miss another photo opportunity.

Today most digital cameras will function well with the standard SD memory card but there are a few that require special memory. As digital cameras go, the Canon a520 is one of the best small digital cameras on the market.

Cons

One major complaint with the Canon a520 is the positioning and composition of the tripod mount. Instead of being centered and made of metal, it is on the corner of the camera and constructed of plastic.

There have not been many complaints of it malfunctioning; however, the position is to say the least not convenient.

Things to Consider

You will need to consider several things when purchasing a digital camera like the Canon a520. Camera shopping is a bit like car shopping you will want to research the different models, features, brands and price points before making a final decision.

Among the different aspects you may consider in your digital camera search is the maximum image size you can print and still have good quality. For example, the Canon a520 will take images that can be printed out up to an 11×15.

Of course if you are not planning to take pictures of anything in the poster variety size this might now be of interest to you.

The size and weight of a digital camera is also very important, particularly if you plan to use it for many hours at a time. You want a camera that will fit comfortably in your hands and be small but not too small. It should be easy to keep your fingers out of the viewfinder.

Conclusion

The Canon a520 fits the average digital camera user’s bill exactly. This lightweight camera takes excellent photographs and will not cost you a small fortune in the process.

Do your research on this and other similar products and you are sure to find the Canon to be a perfect addition to all your photography needs.

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