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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $390.00
New (11) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $389.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  82 reviews
Sales Rank: 3281
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 6
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.5
Battery: 4 AA
Maximum Focal Length: 44.4
Minimum Focal Length: 7.4
Maximum Resolution: 12.1
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 4.4 x 2.7 x 2.2
MPN: A650IS
Model: A650IS
UPC: 013803086461
EAN: 0013803086461
ASIN: B000V20R28
Release Date: September 10, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: Brand new in unopened box with all original contents: memory card, batteries, USB cable, CD, manual, warranty card, AV cable, etc.
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| Customer Reviews:
 No Problems September 22, 2008
I have had no problems so far with this camera. I particularly like the increased resolution on the LCD. It makes it easier to see if the pic was out of focus. I also have found that pictures in low lighting have been coming out well using the ISO feature. The 6x optical zoom is also great for this type of camera. 12.1 Mega pixels allows you to take a picture and zoom way in on details without losing resolution. Make sure you have at least a 2mb card if you plan to shoot regularly at 12.1.
 DO NOT BUY THIS CAMERA - Poor manufacturing and poor customer service! September 19, 2008
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have had this camera for 9 months now and yes-it takes great pictures and the swivel LCD screen is wonderful to see what you are photographing in tough to shoot areas. HOWEVER, after 6 months of owning this camera, the lens started getting stuck outside the body, the shutter would not close, and the inside of the lens attracted condensation. I live in a very hot and humid environment (Southern Japan) and the camera would do this every time it got humid, which is almost every day. I persisted on because it took such great pictures. After 9 months, the LCD screen went black and the whole camera stopped working. I sent it in to Canon for repair since it is under warranty and they refuse to repair the camera. First they told me it was "beyond economically repair" to fix the camera. With further calling and questioning, they instead told me that due to "water damage" they would not repair the camera because I "misused" the device - new excuse. I have never had water near my camera, let alone ever dropped or misused it in any way. I am a doctor and use this camera for patient documentation and occasional personal use. Apparently, my mistake was living in an environment with "extreme conditions" which is what humidity is to Canon Cameras and what they replied after further argument. SO MORALE OF THE STORY is DO NOT buy this camera if you live in a humid environment or even want a camera you can depend on with great customer service in case something does happen. I am very displeased with the company and their lack of support for their products and in maintaining customer loyalty. I am switching to SONY cameras now, which are rated higher by Consumer Reports anyways. Take my advice, don't waste you time because Canon will do that for you if you do buy this camera.
 Amazing September 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is my first experience with a Canon product and I'm really impressed. That's hard to say for a Nikon guy who has used everything from an F2 to a D1x professionally for over 30 years.
I've only had the camera for a couple of weeks, but the A 650 has done most things very well and its relatively easy to figure out. I bought it for the rotating display but its overall performance has been great. I have been using an ancient Nikon 990 all this time because I love the low angles you can get from its "twist body" design. The display on the A650 allows me to do the same thing. The software is fast and easy to use.
My only complaint so far, and this could be due to inexperience with the camera, is that the image stabilization is not great and the video tends to over expose. These are tiny problems for a generally terrific product.
Canon A650 Review August 28, 2008
The Canon A650 has some features that take a bit of getting used to. Particularly the ISO, the Image Stabilizer, 'noise' at high settings. There was also a glitch in the software, the photos didn't properly download from the camera. This aside, the A650 allows me to shoot in other than perfect conditions and get very good shots.
The most interesting feature is a good zoom lens that allows crisp pictures at a good distance. Also, I have not had any of my pictures wash out even in really bright sunlight.
As I learn more about the features of the camera and the individual settings in different conditions,I am sure the end product is going to look better and better.
WARNING! August 22, 2008
16 out of 18 found this review helpful
This camera gets 5 Stars but I felt compelled to write a review for the Amazon acolytes who may stumble across this. About a week ago, Amazon was selling this camera for about $300. Now, it appears that Amazon is no longer selling this camera but a different seller, Wall Street Photo, is. Because there are no other sellers, it looks like that is the going price for the camera, when it is not; not by a mile. They are currectly charging the egregious amount of $521.59 ($509.43 + $12.16 shipping).
Don't get suckered in by these bad sellers. Even the most expensive brick and mortar camera store is much cheaper.
Caveat emptor. Big time!
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