Canon PowerShot A470 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Gray)
Photography (Canon)


Canon

List Price: $99.99
Price: $249.99


  • Captures images to SD memory cards (not included); powered by AA batteries
  • Large, high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD
  • 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
  • Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur

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Canon PowerShot A550 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom
Photography (Canon)


Canon

List Price: $249.99
Price: $599.95


  • 16:9 Widescreen mode for full-screen viewing on widescreen TVs and computer monitors
  • 4x optical zoom; 2.0-inch LCD display
  • 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
  • Three movie modes including 30 fps VGA and 60 fps Fast Frame Rate

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Canon Powershot SD550 Digital Camera Battery (900 mAh) - Replacement for Canon NB-3L Battery
Photography (Synergy Digital)


Synergy Digital

Price: $3.95


  • (900 mAh)
  • Replacement for Canon NB-3L Battery

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Canon PowerShot A550 Digital Camera

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Any suggestions or online guides on how to reduce noise or grain effectin photos using Canon powershot A550?

Nov 19, 2007 by Harsh M | Posted in Cameras

Can anyone give tips on how to get perfect photos at night and in day time reducing noise to minimum?
Secondly are the presets in canon powershot a550 like night scene, landscape, portrait worth using or should i use it in auto mode or may be Manual??

Take the ISO out of the "auto" mode and use the lowest ISO your camera supports. You will have to develop your lowlight shooting skills. Use the viewfinder with the camera held next to your eye and cheek using both hands and the camera movement will be minimized

fhotoace | Nov 19, 2007

Absolutely, in good light, select the lowest ISO, probably 100. At night, it's a different story, with a higher ISO necessary, since you have little light to work with. A program such as Noise Ninja can take much of the "noise" out of your image. The night scene provides two exposures- the first for the foreground using flash (usually people posing against a night scape) and then the shutter stays open to expose the background (city lights or whatever). A tripod or other way to steady the camera using the night mode is essential. You have to understand what each of the modes is doing- in portrait the camera selects a larger aperture to help throw your background out of focus; the landscape mode essentially does just the opposite, selecting a smaller aperture to provide an image with greater depth of field so that pretty much the entire composition is in focus (of course you need good light for the small aperture to yield a proper exposure).
Dale | Nov 19, 2007

I agree totally with the other answers and wanted to add that there is an excellent program called Noise Ninja that does an awesome job at removing noise and you can usually find free download trial versions by searching google.
College mom | Nov 19, 2007

how to pause a video when shooting in canon powershot a550?

Feb 25, 2008 by sumi | Posted in Cameras

is canon powershot a550 is good?

You just have to stop shooting and then restart when you have reset the scene and start shooting again.

The canon powershot A550 is a great little still photography camera .. if you really want to shoot video, buy a video camera ...it will make your life much easier.

fhotoace | Feb 25, 2008

Why does my camera (Canon Powershot A550) keep telling me I need to change the batteries?

Oct 24, 2008 by britishlol | Posted in Cameras

I've tried new batteries and still get the message that I need to change the batteries and then it turns itself off...any ideas?

check if you are using NiCad (nickel-cadmium) rechargables.

these hold a memory effect, and can reduce the voltage level even when fully charged.

etech9 | Oct 25, 2008

Its probbably the kind of batteries you are using
If not contact the place you got the Camera
hsays7 | Oct 24, 2008

you need special camera bateries
Loxchocoxlo | Oct 24, 2008

Because you need to use alkaline batteries. ;-)
Tony | Oct 24, 2008

THE BEST IDEA IS! take it back to the Shop or person that you Bought it, and tell them about your Problem or Simply Read the Instruction Manual that came with it! Both of them will work, but i would take it back to the Store personally! Its most Logical thing to do! ;)
Daniel M | Oct 24, 2008

Get rechargeable batteries or recharge your rechargeable batteries.
JD | Oct 24, 2008

You have get either a digital rated battery or rechargables.
giggitygiggitygoo | Oct 24, 2008

Yes you can see if the madal part of the camera that connect to the battery is broken..... Give it a try,
Frankie | Oct 24, 2008

Is this a Camera in which you can put batteries such as AA and AAA's in?

If so what type of batteries are you using?

Using the cheap carbon batteries will cause the problem you are having because they can supply very little current, and a digital camera requires quite a bit.

If this is the case I would advise going for Alkaline, they will last slightly longer but not for ages.

It may be cheaper in the long term to buy some rechargables, such as Lithium Ion or Nickel-Cadium (Ni-Cad), these can supply alot more current, I think the best recharables you can get on the market now is around the 2700mAH, or 2.7Ah AA batteries.

This means that each one of those battries can either supply one amp for 2.7 hours or, 2.7 amps for 1 hour. Thats very good for a small AA battery. You will find these batteries will last you ages.

The amount of time your batteries will last inside your camera also depends on things such as if you use the flash, using the flash alot will drain your batteries quickly because of the charging circit, and other factors such as if you are constantly zooming in and out.

If the camera has a specific rechargable (this also applies if you buy normal rechargables), ensure you do not totally run the battery dry and dont half charge the battery before using it again as they have a "memory" effect and the next time you charge them, they will only charge to the smae level as you took them off before.

Hope this helps...

Matt.......x
shymatty | Oct 24, 2008

try lithium batteries- if you still get message,look for corosion or leaks on terminals causing resistance to current. Scrub any crap off gently and do it like you are taking 'sleep' out a babies eyes.Carefully.

is it still broke?
Mismobismo!(Alan Partridge Aha!) | Oct 24, 2008

Maybe the camera is not receiving the signal that there is a battery installed or it is not making good contact with the battery.
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pretty mommy | Oct 24, 2008

I have a Canon PowerShot A550 and I was taking pics today at my nephew's?

Jan 07, 2008 by Carl | Posted in Cameras

birthday party,A few times I tried to take a picture the screen was mostly black and only a bit of of light showing. I turned it off and waited a few minutes and it was fine. It did this twice today but it went back to normal after I turned it off for a few minutes. Did I break it?

Sounds like low batteries to me.

MikeDawg | Jan 07, 2008

Does the Canon Powershot A550 take picture immediately after pressing button?

Jun 13, 2007 by Bella | Posted in Cameras

I'm thinking of buying this camera because the very old HP camera I have seems like it is going to bite the bullet soon. It's not acting like itself. Anyways, the problem that we have had with it from the start is that I press the button to take a picture and it doesn't snap the picture until 30 seconds (maybe exaggerating) later. It is so frustrating b/c I ALWAYS miss the moment! I just want to make sure this camera doesn't have the same problem before I purchase it. I don't want to have to deal with any delay at all since I have a toddler who's picture I am taking and she doesn't stay still for long! Thanks for your help!

You can set the 550 on a contnous drive shooting mode,
which works great without the flash of course.. you can
take a series of photos in seconds...

Joey | Jun 14, 2007

ALL point and shoot cameras have some level of shutter lag. It is the nature of the beast.

There are a couple of things you can do to shorten that lag.

Pre-focus the camera by pressing the shutter release part way down before choosing the right moment to take the shot.

Shut off the flash unless your REALLY need it.

The only cameras that truly allow the photographer to get the image "in the moment" are DSLR cameras. They work just like their older brothers the SLR.
fhotoace | Jun 13, 2007

The newer cameras of today are so much faster than the 'very old' slow cameras of several years ago, so I don't think you have to worry too much. Just make sure you always pre-focus first (by half pressing the shutter button)...wait for the right moment...and then press the button all the way down. This helps eliminate the dreaded auto focus lag.

Canon is an excellent brand choice...the A550, being a very good entry level camera with little shutter lag. But, when you use the flash, it's a much different story and the camera will slow down, so try to avoid using the flash as much as possible. You will need plenty of available light in that situation.

Though, if you could afford to spend a few extra dollars...the next model up, the A560 would make a better choice, as it features Canon's latest Digic III processor, has a larger and higher res. LCD (115,000 pixels versus a measly 86,000 pixels on the A550)...as well as other improved features (the A550 has Digic II).

Here is an excerpt from one review...
"The Canon PowerShot A550 is a very good entry-level digital camera, and one that I can recommend easily. I'm going to do something a little unusual, though: I'm going to recommend that you pay $30 more for its big brother, the PowerShot A560. Why? For the speed and improved photo quality of the DIGIC III processor, a larger/sharper LCD, longer movie record times, and a tool that ends the annoying redeye problem that has plagued the A-series cameras for some time. Whichever camera you end up choosing, you'll get a well designed body, good photo quality, and plenty of point-and-shoot features (with a few manual controls thrown in for good measure)."

Don't forget to buy a good, high speed SD memory card (Sandisk Extreme III is excellent). This is needed for fast camera performance and shooting high quality movies. Format it (in the camera) before first use and regularly after that, to help prevent card errors. Always make sure all photos have be downloaded to your PC before formatting.

Also, these cameras feature certain 'scene modes'. The 'kids & pets' mode might be best to use if you want to take photos of your active toddler.

Anyway, read the reviews of both cameras...but for a few more dollars, the A560 is a good buy...because of it's larger & higher res. LCD and better features. But, if you don't, then the A550 should be just fine. And if you want slightly better features than those two (including an image stabilizer), then the A570 IS is the one to get.

good luck...I'm sure you'll be happy with whichever model you choose.
Petra_au | Jun 13, 2007

the 550 will be alot faster
try one out in a store
TomTom | Jun 13, 2007

usually canons have this problems
i have one too
but try this: try holding down the button to take the picture just a little, so a red light goes on, then when the special moment comes a few seconds later, pres it all the way down without lifting up you finger, and BAM the picture is taken
JB | Jun 13, 2007

how to use canon powershot A550 digi camera as wewbcam as well?

Oct 22, 2007 by D V | Posted in Cameras


not possible

Elvis | Oct 22, 2007

what's the difference between the canon powershot A550 and A560?

Sep 10, 2007 by trunk05 | Posted in Cameras


Main differences: A550 – DIGIC II image processor, 2.0 inch LCD 86,000 pixels
A560 – DIGIC III image processor, Face detection AF, 2.5 inch LCD 115,000 pixels, ISO 1600

samsonovster | Sep 10, 2007

how can you cancel the flash in canon powershot a550 digital camera?

Jan 03, 2008 by oriprlo | Posted in Cameras

thank you. :)))))

The right hand part of the circular switch, keep pressing till its off

Your Own Personal Jesus | Jan 03, 2008

What's your opinion on the Canon PowerShot A550 for taking shots of my children? What other alternatives?

Nov 20, 2007 by Lara | Posted in Cameras


The PowerShot A550 is one of the best cameras you can get in that price point. I would recommend possible getting the next model up with built in Image Stabilization. This will come in handy especially when zoomed in to prevent blurry images.

greggrunge311 | Nov 20, 2007

Abt Canon PowerShot A550 digital camera?

Feb 15, 2008 by Augusta | Posted in Cameras

How much does a Canon PowerShot A550 digital camera cost in India.. Suggest some good shops in Bangalore.

Go to Photospeed on Brigade Road, its an old and well-established shop.

It's closer to the top of the road, after Sony, and on the left side of the road. I got a really nice Olympus from there.

askios007 | Feb 15, 2008