- 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
- 4x optical zoom; 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD display
- ISO range up to ISO 800 for less blur in low light while hand-holding
- 3:2 guide masks LCD to display 4 x 6-inch print size; 16:9 format option for still images
- Stores images on SD cards; powered by 4 AA-size batteries
Product Description
The stylish PowerShot A460 offers the high-performance features and high-quality design that make great pictures possible even if this is your very first digital camera. Equipped with 5.0 Megapixels of resolution, a 4x Optical Zoom and many of Canon’s most popular shooting features, this is a camera designed to make digital photography simple, fun and rewarding – from the moment you take it out of the box.
$599.95
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Upon purchasing this digicam I was very excited. This was my first digital camera and I read many very positive reviews and was confident in my purchase due to those reviews and the Canon name. Not wanting to get ahead of myself, I perused the manuals first wanting to make sure I was familiar with the basic operation of the camera before using it for the first time. At last, I was ready to use it for the first time so I opened up the batteries included with the unit and followed the instructions on how to insert the batteries. This is where my relationship with Canon ends.
The instructions require you to slide a latch sideways and hold it in order to open up the battery/memory card hatch which is apparently hinged. This is about as far as I got. It’s awkward enough to have to hold a spring-loaded switch in one position while trying to open up the door in a different direction but the operation simply did not work. I fiddled with the thing for over 15 minutes and never managed to get the door open. I even attempted to use a small mini screwdriver to help but to no avail. The plastic the hatch and unit are made of seems rather brittle and delicate so I decided not to continue with it and risk breakage. After all, an operation such as inserting batteries and memory cards should be simple. I proceeded to box the thing back up to ship it back and exchange it for another brand.
Simply put, I attribute this issue not to a defect but to poor design which is a shame since I was really excited to use this camera. Not only will I not exchange this for the same thing but not even for the same brand. This Canon product boasts many features and high quality that I didn’t even get a chance to test.
I will never again purchase a Canon product and warn potential buyers that the physical structure and operation of this unit are of poor quality.
Big thumbs down.
Rating: 1 / 5
I can’t review this item as of yet because after checking free shipping, my purchase was sent into “no man’s land!” In other words, you’ll have to wait a long time to get your stuff!! I was surprised to find that Amazon offers free shipping, but fails to tell you your shipping time may be lengthened. So, once I receive my product, I’ll be glad to review it. I do think waiting longer than 7 days is a bit ridiculous and my projected 10 to 12 days borderline insane!!!
Rating: 1 / 5
Was dead out of the box.
Returned and got the money back.
Went with Fuji F40.
Rating: 1 / 5
Ordered the product via amazon with shipping paid on purchase. Item was shown as in stock took 3+ weeks to receive.
Rating: 3 / 5
It’s not really clear as it says in the ads. My 4.00 MP seems to be clearer than my new 10.0 MP.
Rating: 3 / 5