Customer Rating: 
Summary: Very good all-around Point-and-shoot camera.
Comment: I bought this Camera in December 2004, based on top-notch ratings. And I have few complaints. I don't take a lot of pictures. I hadn't taken more than 150 in 18 months time.
I've been very happy with it though. The pictures come out great.
I decided on Canon because they are known to have the best Linux compatibility. However, it didn't dawn on me at the time that the computer I had just bought has a media card reader. Therefore Linux compatibility is not an issue.
Any OS can handle media card readers and it's much simpler to pop the card into the reader than hook up a USB cable.
I do wish I'd done more research on media types. If I were buying today, I'd pay more attention to the Canons that take the much smaller (in size) SD Media cards. For some reason that media is often half the price of the CF media that the A95 takes.
The cameras that take the SD media often come with rechargeable batteries that are smaller too. The Canon A95 does not come with batteries. It just uses plain old AA batteries (I've since bought rechargeable AA batteries to use with it).
The point to all this is that the bigger batteries and flash memory make it heaver and bulkier. I must say though, that I actually do like the the idea of AA batteries. I find that more convenient then the built-in rechargeable types. The trade-off of course, is the size they add to the camera and the expense. But since I take few pictures, that's not a problem.
The image quality is excellent. 5 Megapixels gives you a lot of image to play with if you with to crop/edit and then produce a 4x6" or 8x10" image for printing.
If you want to tweak settings for your particular environment, the A95 gives you quite a few options. Most of these I'll probably never bother with. "Auto" has worked out quite well so far.
One of my favorite things is the 1.8" LCD on the back. It's good sized AND it folds out so you can turn it around facing forward. That comes in handy for "self portraits". There's no guesswork involved like with most cameras.
That's probably the single biggest feature for me. It's how I finally decided on this model (I suppose that's another trade-off for the bigger size of the camera now that I think about it).
And even better (for you anyway). It's dropped in price. I bought it in December 2004 on Amazon.com. As of this writing (June 2005), it's almost half the the price I paid for it.
I'm sure that's due to the newer models Canon has since come out with. I suppose the A95 is near the end of it's life cycle. Frankly I think this is even more reason to get this camera. It's a great value.
The Canon A95 is a great all-around camera for those who like "point-and-shoot" cameras that offer more than just standard features, options and settings.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Value for Money
Comment: I loved this camera. Other than small LCD, I liked everything on it.
It would have been better if that battries were Li-Ion. Its pain to carry a separate battery pack or charger..
Customer Rating:
Summary: Canon QUALITY
Comment: It is an easy to use great 5 MP camera, with the advantage of its full auto and full manual mode.
It uses 4 AA batteries wich last for almost 300 pics (at least my cam).
Building on the success of the highly popular "A" series from Canon, the PowerShot A95 combines a 5.0-megapixel imager and a high-quality 3x optical zoom lens with other features like Canon's DIGIC image processor, a 9-point AiAF auto focus system with a low-light focus assist illuminator, and a "vari-angle" 1.8 inch TFT color LCD that can rotate 360?, offering versatility in composing your shots. With its Aperture and Shutter speed priority modes, beginners will be able to explore the different realms of photography. While the more advanced photo enthusiast will appreciate its Manual mode.
The Powershot A95 holds the "top of the line" position of Canon's "A" series. It will make an excellent choice for anyone who wants an easy-to-use camera that captures beautiful pictures and has the advanced features to satisfy the needs of the more experienced user.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Reliable Workhorse
Comment: I've had this camera for over a year now and use it as my back-up for my digital SLR, a work camera for times I need to record a set-up and as a travel camera for when I'm on the road.
I love having it run off of AA batteries because if I'm out on the road and run out of power, I can always stop and buy some replacements. The optics are excellent and the flip-out LCD screen is a blessing for shooting in odd situations. I have used it for thousands of pictures with no problems and consider it absolutely reliable. The controls are fairly simple and intuitive and give enough options to keep things interesting if you want to go beyond the usual "Auto" or "P" mode. It's size is a bit clunky compared to the new generation of credit card cameras, but they don't have the swing-out LCD or muti-control options. My only serious complaint is I wished it had a RAW format available and a better video option.
Other than that, I was so impressed with this camera I sprung for the optional underwater husing so I could take it diving or into camera hostile environments. It is extemely cost effective and will yield outstanding images.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bad reliability.
Comment: I bought this camera in Dec. 2004. After about 2000 shots, it went dead in March 2006. When I power on and off this camera, it behaves like it loses its mind. The lens retracts back and forth by itself, and it goes dead right away when I push the shutter button.
Although the picture quality it took were nice, I am very disappointed by this A95's short life.
Summary: Very good all-around Point-and-shoot camera.
Comment: I bought this Camera in December 2004, based on top-notch ratings. And I have few complaints. I don't take a lot of pictures. I hadn't taken more than 150 in 18 months time.
I've been very happy with it though. The pictures come out great.
I decided on Canon because they are known to have the best Linux compatibility. However, it didn't dawn on me at the time that the computer I had just bought has a media card reader. Therefore Linux compatibility is not an issue.
Any OS can handle media card readers and it's much simpler to pop the card into the reader than hook up a USB cable.
I do wish I'd done more research on media types. If I were buying today, I'd pay more attention to the Canons that take the much smaller (in size) SD Media cards. For some reason that media is often half the price of the CF media that the A95 takes.
The cameras that take the SD media often come with rechargeable batteries that are smaller too. The Canon A95 does not come with batteries. It just uses plain old AA batteries (I've since bought rechargeable AA batteries to use with it).
The point to all this is that the bigger batteries and flash memory make it heaver and bulkier. I must say though, that I actually do like the the idea of AA batteries. I find that more convenient then the built-in rechargeable types. The trade-off of course, is the size they add to the camera and the expense. But since I take few pictures, that's not a problem.
The image quality is excellent. 5 Megapixels gives you a lot of image to play with if you with to crop/edit and then produce a 4x6" or 8x10" image for printing.
If you want to tweak settings for your particular environment, the A95 gives you quite a few options. Most of these I'll probably never bother with. "Auto" has worked out quite well so far.
One of my favorite things is the 1.8" LCD on the back. It's good sized AND it folds out so you can turn it around facing forward. That comes in handy for "self portraits". There's no guesswork involved like with most cameras.
That's probably the single biggest feature for me. It's how I finally decided on this model (I suppose that's another trade-off for the bigger size of the camera now that I think about it).
And even better (for you anyway). It's dropped in price. I bought it in December 2004 on Amazon.com. As of this writing (June 2005), it's almost half the the price I paid for it.
I'm sure that's due to the newer models Canon has since come out with. I suppose the A95 is near the end of it's life cycle. Frankly I think this is even more reason to get this camera. It's a great value.
The Canon A95 is a great all-around camera for those who like "point-and-shoot" cameras that offer more than just standard features, options and settings.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Value for Money
Comment: I loved this camera. Other than small LCD, I liked everything on it.
It would have been better if that battries were Li-Ion. Its pain to carry a separate battery pack or charger..
Customer Rating:
Summary: Canon QUALITY
Comment: It is an easy to use great 5 MP camera, with the advantage of its full auto and full manual mode.
It uses 4 AA batteries wich last for almost 300 pics (at least my cam).
Building on the success of the highly popular "A" series from Canon, the PowerShot A95 combines a 5.0-megapixel imager and a high-quality 3x optical zoom lens with other features like Canon's DIGIC image processor, a 9-point AiAF auto focus system with a low-light focus assist illuminator, and a "vari-angle" 1.8 inch TFT color LCD that can rotate 360?, offering versatility in composing your shots. With its Aperture and Shutter speed priority modes, beginners will be able to explore the different realms of photography. While the more advanced photo enthusiast will appreciate its Manual mode.
The Powershot A95 holds the "top of the line" position of Canon's "A" series. It will make an excellent choice for anyone who wants an easy-to-use camera that captures beautiful pictures and has the advanced features to satisfy the needs of the more experienced user.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Reliable Workhorse
Comment: I've had this camera for over a year now and use it as my back-up for my digital SLR, a work camera for times I need to record a set-up and as a travel camera for when I'm on the road.
I love having it run off of AA batteries because if I'm out on the road and run out of power, I can always stop and buy some replacements. The optics are excellent and the flip-out LCD screen is a blessing for shooting in odd situations. I have used it for thousands of pictures with no problems and consider it absolutely reliable. The controls are fairly simple and intuitive and give enough options to keep things interesting if you want to go beyond the usual "Auto" or "P" mode. It's size is a bit clunky compared to the new generation of credit card cameras, but they don't have the swing-out LCD or muti-control options. My only serious complaint is I wished it had a RAW format available and a better video option.
Other than that, I was so impressed with this camera I sprung for the optional underwater husing so I could take it diving or into camera hostile environments. It is extemely cost effective and will yield outstanding images.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Bad reliability.
Comment: I bought this camera in Dec. 2004. After about 2000 shots, it went dead in March 2006. When I power on and off this camera, it behaves like it loses its mind. The lens retracts back and forth by itself, and it goes dead right away when I push the shutter button.
Although the picture quality it took were nice, I am very disappointed by this A95's short life.
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