Using a Canon Digicam Tips & Advice - Photo Review

The Canon Powershot series line of compact point and shoot digital cameras was introduced many years ago, but still offers surprising value. This video goes through a Canon Powershot A560 digicam, but the menu interface is very similar to many other Canon digicams like the Canon Powershot A510 A520 A530 A550 A570 A590 A610 A620 A700 A720 and more. We'll go over why digicams have gained in popularity recently as well as tips and advice on how to get the best possible pictures out of a digicam. From menu settings to tripods, we cover it all, in an effort to bring you up to speed on how to achieve your goals with a canon digicam. #photography #camera #tutorial #ad
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[@jsdrags]

As someone who loves taking pictures of everything, using an older digital camera vs a newer DSLR like you said just feels better. I love my D3500 but nothing beats the feel of an older digital camera, the simplicity makes the shooting experience so much more enjoyable!

[@anonyymi4782]

These little Canons can surely surprise you, if you use as low ISO as possible. And in dimmer lightning instead of rising ISO, stabilize camera with old school tricks.

[@caines05]

My main shooter is a Sony A6300, but I love my Powershot G9 (2007) and A650 IS as palette cleansers. Especially when I’m out with friends, I leave the Sony at home. It’s always a rewarding moment when I pull the pictures out of their SD cards onto my phone.

[@ted356]

Your comment on this having a viewfinder is spot on. I bought a similar Powershot new years ago, simply because it had the VF. Made a world of difference.

[@lbarna66]

For a greener planet please use rechargeable batteries, it is an easy and rewarding change (saves a lot of money and pollution) and it feels good. Good quality AA and AAA batteries have almost the capacity of an alkaline and they recharge overnight with a basic charger. Buy twice as much as you need at a time and charge the batteries when not in use.

[@lunefairy1330]

this was not only extremely informative, but relaxing as well 🤣🤣🤣

[@pricklypearcamera]

Happy to hear that, thanks for watchin' !

[@dylanho1409]

Wow. I was thinking about using this camera for street photography and was apprehensive about starting, but your words were very inspiring. Thank you!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks! And sorry for the late reply!

[@maximilianpaech1944]

Have one since 2007 and love it 💘

[@hxllxw4368]

i just revived my mothers old canon powershot and it’s such a lovely camera, I’m having so much fun, so nostalgic yet still soo good quality loved your video!!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Very cool! Glad to hear you are getting some use out of it!

[@pdtech4524]

Interesting video. I picked up a Canon powershot A650 IS from a local charity shop for £19.99. It's very similar but has the articulated LCD screen and image stabilisation, it's also 12mp and has a larger 1/1.7" sensor, for the era this was a large sensor for a compact point and shoot. It takes stunning photos and like you said the macro capability on these is top notch, mine focuses down to 1cm. You forgot to mention using rechargeable batteries reduces your running costs and is kinder to the environment. I've added your channel, hopefully you'll connect with a retro photograoher?

[@ashleycastr0]

great in depth digicam review!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thank you!

[@duanemcclun]

Hi Kevin...I really enjoyed this video! It's ironic because my gf found one at the local thrift store for a whopping $4.50! It was still in the original box, cables, manuals, memory card. I'll be interested in seeing how it performs. Best of luck in your photography journey! Best wishes Duane

[@TFOTLITBOK_P1_7]

I still use my Canon PowerShot A-620 that I bought maybe 17-18 years ago now. It takes very good photos, has pretty decent zoom from 35 to 140mm plus the color swap mode makes it real handy for getting an idea from a paint chip sample of what your walls will look like with various colors before you actually buy the paint. That's something I've used it for with pretty good results as long as the color sample is acquired using the same lighting as what's in the room your checking. Pretty advanced feature for the time I think.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice! Cool idea on the color matching too!

[@TFOTLITBOK_P1_7]

@@pricklypearcamera thanks. There is another feature that lets you select a single color to highlight while the remaining area of the photo is left black and white. Can't remember the name though. Color spot maybe? I'll have to look now lol

[@sixfiveeightproductions]

Just got a canon powershot a540! its just like yous, I'm still figuring out all the bits to this camrea so thank u for the tips man!

[@a.mnyaaa]

Hey! I want to buy canon a540! I'm wondering if the quality of the photos is high? And what can you say about stabilization?

[@sixfiveeightproductions]

@@a.mnyaaa the quality of the photos are pretty good in my opinion, of course they aren't as clear as the new iphone but the color and quality are amazing. if u are using them for social media like insta the quality is great!

[@lansita11]

​@@sixfiveeightproductionsI have the same camera but I don't know why the option for the photos to show the orange dates is disabled.

[@chamberlosh]

Wow😮

[@tea4me324]

I have the same cannon and it shocks me every time I use it. Playing around with a g12 right now.

[@jebeq2007]

Try installing CHDK on it and you will be able to shoot raw, I am currently using a Canon Powershot SD750 with CHDK on it and am loving the results I am getting with my edits.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice! Another viewer recommended that and I am going to have to try that on a few of my canon's. I've got an SD750 and SD770 that I shoot with still, neat cameras!

[@AswathKumar-qp8hw]

This cam in my hand now

[@robertgorden8066]

I have an A720 IS. Love the camera and use it for street when I go into rough areas. Great Canon colors although I typically edit the shots into B&W. The IS is good for about 1 stop. But that's better than nothing. If your Canon digicam doesn't have an IS after its name, its not image stabilized. The tunnel viewfinders on these digicams suck, and are inaccurate, but I still use them over the LCD screens.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice! I agree the viewfinder is not fantastic but better than the LCD for most of the shooting I do. Good idea on b&w, I need to check that out.

[@siofna9709]

Good made Video :-). I like older digicams too. Have a tiny collection and use them. At the moment I am experimenting with a Canon PowerShot A450 5MP from 2007. I also use older DSLRs but most pictures I made with digicams. With greetings from lower Bavaria

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks so much! Thats a cool camera you have in the canon 5MP camera. What older DSLR’s do you use? I still have and use an old canon 10d body and I really like the Nikon D80

[@siofna9709]

@@pricklypearcamera I have two Nikons. The D50 6MP and the D3000 10MP. If you are interessted, I have some sample Slideshow with Pictures from these cameras on my channel.

[@pricklypearcamera]

@@siofna9709 Nice! Both good cameras. I just finished watching the Forest video taken with the D3000, beautiful, and so incredibly green!

[@richardhenry5961]

I have 3 CANON Powershots My first one was a A520 / second was A590 / A540 I just pick up for $5.00 its funny it looks new. And all these new big WIFI cameras with all the bells & whistles & complicated to even use, can't even compare to my little Canon Powershots in how simple to operate besides great photo taking.... And you mention eBay, and yes I use it for that. Had to do close ups and did great. My first Canon Powershot A520 is about 16yrs old LOL! Works great.

[@pricklypearcamera]

That's great! Those are some awesome little powershot's that you've used over the years! I too like the simplicity and no-nonsense practicality of these older digital cams.

[@dubanhernandocastanedamora7196]

I got the canon a630, it is a amazing camara, I don't know when the horrible brands of Camara stop to use batery AA.

[@harshsharwan7067]

Hi there! I also have same camera. But I'm facing an issue of overexposed & completely washed out photos in daytime outdoors. What mode do you click in and what settings? Please share it would be really helpful!!

[@jayabramson6702]

Nice video! My Canon A-80 (4mp) produced a nice 10x15” print. And with modern software like Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI, larger high quality prints are possible.

[@pricklypearcamera]

@jayabramson6702 - That's a great, I've used the A80 myself a number of years ago, cool camera! Thanks for the info on the Topaz Labs, I am going to check it out.

[@bigmike3189]

Found one for 5 bucks and it's shocking how good the images come out

[@pricklypearcamera]

What a score, that's amazing, they certainly are fun to use!

[@dima1353]

Hi ! Great video ! I once had a powershot, but never shot in “P” mode, I had a SX 100 and I bought it, among other things, because of full manual control. Now I decided to return to shooting on powershots, but I noticed that cameras without a full manual mode are often cheaper and less worn out. My question is this: is it possible to achieve everything I need from the “P” mode only with the exposure compensation? Let's say I really liked shooting at long shutter speeds and in full manual mode it's easy, but wouldn't "P" limit the maximum shutter speed to one second or so ? Or is there some special “night mode” that unlocks long shutter speeds, but will this mode give me control over ISO or exposure compensation? And one more question, how does the “p” mode work with the aperture? The fact is that diffraction is breathing in the back of these cameras and, by and large, there is no point in closing the aperture until there is a not to much light. f/4 for 1/2.5 cameras is already something like f/22 for Full Frame. Does this "P" mode understand this or it can close the aperture even when there is a still a possibility to reduce shutter speed ?? Thank you.

[@caroljeanscott5571]

I think Canon makes good cameras. I have a Canon ELPH 190 IS and it takes really excellent pictures. I think my pictures are way superior then those taken by cell phones.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Yep! The larger sensor and much better optical zoom makes a big difference!

[@barbarahowell7662]

How do you put the battery in

[@lightfusegetaway]

The Achilles' heel of these cameras is a lack of sealing, allowing dust to get inside the lens. No big deal until you shoot a pic towards the sun, then its artifact city. Also lack of dynamic range. Love my Canon G10 but it has its' shortcomings.

[@needforspeed8183]

I had a A590 IS, was my first point and shoot digicam! ❤ Mistakenly went for a wash in my washing machine and ended up dead lol😂😂😂

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice! Bummer to hear about it's run through the laundry though!

[@ske_818]

can i ask you question about "canon A590 Is this charging? or only charging bu battery? and how long double battery with that?? can u please answer these questions 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@pricklypearcamera]

It doesn't charge through the camera. It will use either regular non chargeable alkaline AA batteries or rechargeable AA batteries.

[@ItzSomething634]

just wondering, is it possible to add modern lenses to this camera, or is there some other option? (beginner to this stuff)

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hi! With point and shoots like this, you can't really add additional lenses. The only true removable lens option cameras are DSLR cameras or mirrorless cameras that have many different lens options. This camera as with all point and shoots have the lens built into the body.

[@garygullikson6349]

Don't carry cameras, with these kind of lens assembly, in a pocket, use a small case to keep dust/sand out of lens mech and lens cover. My old A-510 works fine. Also have an old Sony DSC-T9, nice mini camera but uses little flat batteries don't last long.

[@vampiric-punk]

I got the exact same camera for $5 also got a similar Panasonic digicam and that only cost $5 aswell

[@pricklypearcamera]

Nice! That's a great deal!

[@buffs96gaming18]

I have a canon power shot a530. Every time I turn it on the camera extends out goes back in, and extends out again. Then it says lens error, restart camera. But no matter how many times I restart or change the batteries it keeps doing the same thing.

[@pricklypearcamera]

Definitely an issue, and unfortunately, lens errors are some of the hardest things to fix from my experience. Sometimes in rare cases it's just a tiny particle that's causing it to get stuck and a gently tap with the camera on can dislodge it, but most of the time it's a mechanical issue that is above my pay grade to fix. Sorry

[@Thestardiary]

What memory card do you use? The last 2 cards I used it said memory card error

[@pricklypearcamera]

These older canon digicams won't accept modern large sized SDHC SDXC cards. Most will only accept up to around a size 2gb SD card, which you can find on ebay for $5-10 in the used market.

[@LaurenSmith-pm1lj]

i feel so stupid but i can’t seem to open the bottom of the camera to get to the sd card and batteries, could u give me some help please!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Sorry for the late reply! Were you able to get it open? if it was hard to open, it could be because there is battery corrosion inside?

[@mingming3244]

Hello! I have this camera, and I bought new batteries, but it keeps telling me that the batteries are dead even just after charging them. What could be the problem? (I lost the USB charger is it necessary?) Thank you!!

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hi! This might be an issue with the battery connection. What might be happening is that the metal post on the bottom of the battery tray has become less "Springy" and doesn't give a good connection to the battery. Often times you are able to gently pry the post and bring it back up so the connection is better. I made a video on this on youtube(the end part is about the posts): How to Fix + Repair a Digicam that’s not turning on

[@ssilanes]

i am the 100th subscriber. where is the party?

[@pricklypearcamera]

Thanks! Hit 100 subscribers thanks to @ssilanes really appreciate it!

[@ABEERDWIVEDI]

Hey man!i found my old cannon Powershot sx110is I've been facing issue related with it's battery i replaced the batteries but still I don't even get 10 mins backup and it always shoes low battery indication would love if someone helped me out with this 🙏🏻

[@LorienWicck]

Try crumpling up some foil to make the batteries touch the contacts better.

[@Sam_Gowman]

Hello! Do you have any issues of battery door latch being broken?

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hi, yes occasionally I see this issue.

[@ihonestlyneedhelp5454]

my canon a530 wont take pictures when i press the button, i bought recommended batteries and the memory card. any advice ?

[@pricklypearcamera]

Hi, so the camera is powering on? It's just the shutter button that doesn't work?

[@ihonestlyneedhelp5454]

yea, its jus the shutter button @@pricklypearcamera

[@ihonestlyneedhelp5454]

@@pricklypearcamera it powers on, it’s just the shutter

[@nohemaochoa4486]

I got this camera today for $4.99

[@skiesss92628]

does it need 3 batteries?

[@pricklypearcamera]

Some powershots use 2 AA and some use 4 AA from my experience.

[@Sara-sn8mm]

​@@pricklypearcamera I have tried to use at my canon powershot a560 Aa battiers but it does not turn on. Can you maybe help me

[@paulstevenson200]

The muzak adds nothing and is very distracting.