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| Canon PowerShot A650IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
Buy New: $445.43
Buy New/Refurbished from $445.43
Avg. Customer Rating:  (78 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1572
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 6-10 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Canon A650 IS good selected June 18, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
1. Size: you could keep with you all time
2. Quality: good one. I have purchased two weeks ago. Need more time
3. Speed: shutter speed is good for this category
4. A650IS is excellent with this price
I will back with more details after two months
 GORGEOUS DETAILED PICS June 16, 2008
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I almost wanted to return this camera. First I didn't like the color it produced even though I should because it's the natural thing. I just felt like the other cameras I took pictures with had brighter images. Well after finally reading the manual I figured out how to change the setting to vivid color (you need to do this in the program mode). Now I also take my pictures in program mode rather than auto. The colors are super bright and I love it.
Second, my PC was taking too long to load the pictures and to load them to Shutterfly was an eternity. After reading the manual, I realized I could change the megapixel setting to 8MP and even 4MP. I now take my pictures at 8MP (since I don't plan on making enlargements).
The zoom is OUTSTANDING!!!! I take pictures of things as if I was right there next to things and it focuses nice. Sometimes if I'm in a hurry I'll get blurred images but it's rare.
The light leak issue was not a problem since I bought it from Amazon and the serial # was past all that.
I previously had an A620. The reason why I bought this camera because I loved my A620 to DEATH. We went on vacation and the lens fell in a puddle of water and that was the end of it. SAD SAD DAY!! I still miss that camera because it took PERFECT pictures and the megapixel was 7.1 which was ideal for me. It's nice to see the A650IS has the same features as the A620 that I loved and some nice improvements (zoom, image stabilization, etc.)
I love the speed on these Canon Powershots. You don't miss that special moment because you have to wait for your camera to be ready. The battery life on these cameras are also superb to a lot of other manufacturers. These were some peeves with a camera we were using in the time mine broke and replaced it. The A650's battery life is INCREDIBLE!!! Lasts a long time.
I recommend this camera but be sure to read the manual. There are a lot of great things you can change on it. For example, changing it to vivid color and the megapixels to 8MP made all the difference in the world for me.
650 IS is a very good camera. June 13, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Very good camera with one draw-back. I purchased the A650 IS as an upgrade to my great 7.1 mega pixel Canon A620. I used the A650 IS on a recent China trip where I took more than 1000 photos. The 650's new features- image stabilization, adjustable ISO, 6X zoom, 12.1 mega pixels and larger LCD view screen all worked well. The only shortcoming is the photos contain slightly more digital noise that those from the A620 particularly in low light situations. Taking side-by-side photos with the two cameras confirm this as well. Still, it is a very nice camera and I'm happy with the additional features.
 Promising but... June 13, 2008
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
I have been trying this machine for two weeks now and I should say that i am not satisfied with the camera. The problem here is noise. Lots of it. I have an old Canon A60.FOr comparison, I took the same scene with same iso with both cameras (indoor) with a small tripod. The a650is has noise even at iso 100. The A60 produces much cleaner image to my surprise.
I liked the macro performance though.
Featurewise the a650is has lots of features in it. The swivel screen is great, and the 6x optical zoom, however what is the use of 6x optical zoom if you dont produce clean images. The startup time is ok, but the zooming speed is much slower than an S3 or s5.
Maybe I am too much accustomed to my a60 , and it needs some time testing but for the time being I dont get the quality images i have paid for.
Impressive photos, more options as a highend pointnshoot! June 9, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I can't say enough about this camera, the pictures are very good. I read up on this and the SD950 extensively before I purchased this item. While many call this camera bulky, I think it is perfect as the other SD series cameras are small, and much harder to hold onto. This camera also has features that are above standard point and shoots, making this a higher end. The camera also has the ability to use lens add-ons, and in some cases, filters. So if you want more then a point and shoot, but don't want to pay out for a DSLR, this camera is great. A word on the 12.1 mega pixels, as a previous poster mentioned, the picture quality is only as good as the person taking the picture. With the 12.1, you get 4000 x 3000 resolution pics. On a 11 x 8.5 glossy paper, the pictures look astonishing, but, if you take an out of focus picture, and print it, you get a blurry picture. This camera is easy to use out of the box, though in a few hours of reading, the camera can be utilized to its fuller extent. The different settings and shoot modes can really make a difference.
Battery comsuption is highly impressive, I have taken more then 200 pictures, and several minutes of video, and I am still on the same batteries!
As for some of the other reviews. The display... wow it is cool. It will rotate the picture for you depending on it's angle. It also has a histogram, with all the other info for those who want to be professional about pics. IF you decide to turn off the display (Using the display button) it will STAY off. Generally it will dsiplay some settings, but the screen will be black. Push the display button, and it will come back on. Most if not all of the buttons, have several functions depending on what functions the camera is set on. It would be wise for anyone who buys the camera, to read the manual before hand. The "Lens" problems listed by some I haven't encountered. If you research the light leak problems, Canon will tell you how to get past it, and will fix it. There is fair amount on the problem at sites dedicated to Digital Photography. My camera doesn't have this problem, check the serial number to see if it might have the problem or if the camera has been factory fixed. Info on it is easy to find. E-18... Lens error as some call it. I haven't had this problem, but it can be found on numerous sites as to what it is, what causes it, and how you can fix it should you have problems with Canons support. Like all things electronic,a bit of common sense, read the manual, and don't mistreat it. If you operate the camera with almost dead batteries, abuse it, or start changing settings without being aware of what they do, you WILL HAVE PROBLEMS!
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