Canon PowerShot A470 7.1MP Digital Camera with 3.4x Optical Zoom (Gray)

Sleek and sensational, the PowerShot A470 has everything you need to make shooting fast and fun. There's the 7.1-megapixel resolution, a 3.4x optical zoom Lens, a large 2.5" LCD and a full range of performance features including enhanced Face Detection technology and a DIGIC III Image Processor to keep every image looking its best. Vertical Shooting has never been easier. Just press the Print/Share button. Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur by calculating subject movement and selecting ideal exposure and ISO settings Enhanced Canon Face Detection Technology automatically sets focus, exposure, flash and white balance for greater shooting freedom Lens Focal Length - 6.3-21.6mm f/3.0-5.8 (35mm film equivalent - 38-132mm) Autofocus System - TTL Autofocus Shutter Speed - 15-1/2000 seconds ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent White Balance Control - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), and Custom Built-in Flash - Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off, and Slow Synchro Flash Range - 12 in.-9.8 ft./30cm-3.0m (W), 12 in.-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Super Macro, and Movie Dimensions - 4.13 x 2.17 x 1.60 (104.8x55.1x40.7mm) Weight - 5.82 ounces (165 grams) camera body only

We got this camera for our 8 year-old and she loves it. Easy enough for her to use, but not cheap like kid cameras usually are. The software and photo quality are top notch.

Yes, it goes through batteries quickly, I HIGHLY recommend the powerful eneloop rechargables for this camera. Also, get a 2GB or 4GB card when purchasing this camera or just lower the mega-pixels to 3 or 5.

Pros:
Price!
Large screen
Good movie mode
Nice software
Easy to Use
Great photos
Common batteries
SD Card

Cons:
Uses batteries quickly
No Image Stabilization

Very good point and shoot for my mother in law. We are very happy with it.

I bought this camera for my parents as a Christmas gift. I read all the reviews and it sounded like a straight forward point and shoot camera that they would enjoy. My first disappointment was that the cover for the batteries is difficult to open and close and the door itself appears flimsy. Now my father has informed me that the camera only takes three pictures and the batteries are dead! Spend the extra money and buy a better camera. I wish I had!

I love this camera--I got it for Christmas, and for a teen who really just wants to take pics to put up on facebook and all that, it's absolutely perfect, I would definitely recommend this if you are buying it for a teen. THe only short coming is that the memory card it comes with holds about 25 pictures. I tried to make a Christmas album with it the night I got it and I had to keep uploading the pics onto my computer to make more room on the memory card. I will definitely buy a card that has more space. Other than that, it is a great camera.

My camera just stopped working -- on Christmas Eve nonetheless! I have had it exactly 4 months. I have not used it very often -- I liked it while I was using it. The only drawback was not being able to see what I was taking a picture of if I was outside in bright sunlight. Up until today, I would have given this a great review. However, I was just taking a picture when it froze and will not turn back on again. I will be sending it in for repair, but I would think that a camera should last longer than 4 months!