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Camera Decision

bebarcebebarce Registered User regular
edited February 2007 in Games and Technology
I'm trying to decide between these two cameras

http://reviews.cnet.com/4516-6501_7-0.html?&id=31740583&id=31740579

PowerShot SD600 vs. PowerShot A540

On the one hand the SD600 has
a smaller body :)
a higher consumer/editor rating and :)
lithium battery :)

where as the A540
higher optical zoom :)
more features :)
cheaper :)
auto/manual focus :)
but takes 2 double a's :(
slightly lower rating :(

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Posts

  • BallmanBallman Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I have the powershot sd630 and I like it a lot. I wish it had image stabilization, though. Battery life is pretty good and you can take really quick pictures if you turn image review off.

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  • VeeveeVeevee WisconsinRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    The problem about the double a's is voided once you get some rechargeable batteries, which everyone should have anyways.

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  • bebarcebebarce Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Do rechargeable batteries last as long? I hear the more frequently you recharge them the weaker and shorter their lifespan.

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  • VeeveeVeevee WisconsinRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    bebarce wrote:
    Do rechargeable batteries last as long? I hear the more frequently you recharge them the weaker and shorter their lifespan.

    I've had a pack of 6 rechargeables since I got my Wii on December 17th. I haven't noticed a reduction in charge length yet.

    And your fear of rechargeables is also there for the lithium battery as well. In fact, I think the lithium is more prone to power memory than normal rechargeable batteries.

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