Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Nice camera, takes great pictures and is easy to use. One bad thing is it eats batteries like crazy. Take extras with you or you'll be stuck.

I love my new camera!! Easy to use, right from the start.

Good quality pix!

This is a great camera for beginners as well as more experienced camera buffs. I chose this model instead of the newer model available based on price and features. True, the newer model has 8.2 instead of 7.1 Megapixels, but honestly I don't think this makes much difference in picture quality. The other new feature causes the camera to "wait" until the subject smiles. To me this is more of a gimmick than anything else. After using the camera for a few weeks I found that the one drawback is the battery usage. The (2) AA batteries that came with the camera lasted two hours at best. Using Duracell Alkaline batteries I found that the batteries run down very quickly. I used up one set of batteries after taking a dozen shots in-doors with the flash. I'm thinking of investing in a battery charger. The camera is a little larger than the new "slim-line" styled cameras that are very popular. To me this is not a disadvantage, since I use the one side of the camera as a handle and it keeps my fingers away from the shutter. In bright sunlight, the display is difficult to see, but I was able to compose the shot through the viewfinder. The image stabilizer is the best feature on the camera, allowing the user to take distance shots without a tripod. I highly recommend this camera.

I bought this camera to take pictures of the family,kids etc..for the price it was a terrific decision,it has a ton of features and takes great pictures.

I carefully researched several digital cameras before buying this, my first. I was very pleased with its easy-to-use features, and I mastered the basics in about 30 minutes...and so can you. Takes terrific photos. Hooray for Canon! Highly recommended!