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A570 IS Anonymous
shit is on sale, and I'm thinking of purchasing it.
needless to say, i'm on a tight budget, but my digital camera of 8 years... well, i think it's time for it to retire. compared to today's cameras it's pretty crappy. i can't believe my old camera was cutting edge when i bought it.

so is this a good choice, at $125?
>> Anonymous
and yes, i know it's not professional camera, but i thought i'd rather ask here than /g/.
>> Anonymous
yes, go get it
>> Anonymous
It's a great point and shoot. Be sure to check out CHDK once you get it.
>> CookieReaver !!AWMuPefRAu6
That's the point and shoot I was using. It's pretty good. It's got all the features you'll need, and if it's on sale, even better.
>> Anonymous
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Just got the camera.
I hope it won't disappoint; I'll have it go through a test drive tomorrow.

Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeSONYCamera ModelCYBERSHOTMaximum Lens Aperturef/2.8Image-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution72 dpiVertical Resolution72 dpiImage Created2008:03:20 21:25:39Exposure Time1/125 secF-Numberf/3.2Exposure ProgramNormal ProgramISO Speed Rating100Exposure Bias0 EVMetering ModeCenter Weighted AverageLight SourceUnknownFlashNo FlashFocal Length9.30 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1600Image Height1200
>> Anonymous
got the a 560....good cam but lame on doing macro under 40 cm,. i am dissapointed
>> Anonymous
I have it and it's a GREAT point and shoot. I have CHDK loaded on to mine for RAW images and 60" exposures.
>> Anonymous
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this is what I started on, it takes some great photos

Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A560Maximum Lens Aperturef/2.6Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaLens Size5.80 - 23.20 mmFirmware VersionFirmware Version 1.00Image-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:02:24 17:53:01Exposure Time1/125 secF-Numberf/7.1ISO Speed Rating80Lens Aperturef/7.1Exposure Bias0 EVFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length5.80 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1600Image Height1200RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoScene Capture TypeStandardFocus TypeAutoMetering ModeCenter-WeightedSharpnessNormalSaturationNormalContrastNormalShooting ModeManualImage SizeUnknownFocus ModeSingleDrive ModeSingleFlash ModeOffCompression SettingFineMacro ModeNormalSubject Distance8.350 mWhite BalanceAutoExposure Compensation3Sensor ISO Speed149Image Number100-1769
>> Anonymous
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Remind me to get the SD card reader.
Man, moving pictures from the camera is a hassle...

Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A570 ISMaximum Lens Aperturef/5.5Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaLens Size5.80 - 23.20 mmFirmware VersionFirmware Version 1.01Image-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:03:21 03:07:21Exposure Time1/250 secF-Numberf/5.5Lens Aperturef/5.5Exposure Bias0 EVFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length23.20 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1600Image Height1200RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoScene Capture TypeStandardExposure ModeAv-PriorityFocus TypeClose-Up (Macro Mode)Metering ModeEvaluativeISO Speed RatingAutoSharpnessNormalSaturationNormalContrastNormalShooting ModeManualImage SizeUnknownFocus ModeSingleDrive ModeSingleFlash ModeOffCompression SettingFineMacro ModeMacroSubject Distance0.370 mWhite BalanceTungstenExposure Compensation3Sensor ISO Speed160Image Number100-0009
>> Anonymous
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>>145218
My outgoing camera.

Also, I need better things to test the camera on.

Camera-Specific Properties:Equipment MakeCanonCamera ModelCanon PowerShot A570 ISMaximum Lens Aperturef/4.0Sensing MethodOne-Chip Color AreaLens Size5.80 - 23.20 mmFirmware VersionFirmware Version 1.01Image-Specific Properties:Image OrientationTop, Left-HandHorizontal Resolution180 dpiVertical Resolution180 dpiImage Created2008:03:21 11:40:02Exposure Time1/500 secF-Numberf/4.0Lens Aperturef/4.0Exposure Bias0 EVFlashNo Flash, CompulsoryFocal Length12.70 mmColor Space InformationsRGBImage Width1600Image Height1200RenderingNormalExposure ModeAutoScene Capture TypeLandscapeFocus TypeAutoMetering ModeEvaluativeISO Speed RatingAutoSharpnessNormalSaturationNormalContrastNormalShooting ModeLandscapeImage SizeUnknownFocus ModeSingleDrive ModeSingleFlash ModeOffCompression SettingFineMacro ModeNormalSubject Distance5.780 mWhite BalanceAutoExposure Compensation3Sensor ISO Speed160Image Number100-0010
>> Anonymous
On a cost benefit analysis scale, this is a camera you should get if your unwilling to get a DSLR. Maybe an ultra-zoom, or just the A700 series of these which are the same cameras except it has a bigger zoom.