Canon Powershot A495 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Canon Powershot A495

1. what sort of battery is needed for this camera
   
   rati asked on 03 May 2011
   1. Just 2 AA batteries, they were included in the package.
      
      Dave replied on 03 May 2011

       
   2. 2 AA Batteries, I use Duraccels
      
      Malcolm replied on 04 May 2011

       
2. Can you use a Canon A495 on a tripod?
   
   Gavs asked on 13 May 2011
   1. yip, thread size is A 1/4 i think. here are some compatibles:
      
      http://www.picstop.co.uk/compatible-accessories/canon-powershot-a495-digital-camera/camera-tripod/mini-tripods
      
      hope that helps.
      
      Richard replied on 15 May 2011

       
3. Is this camera good quality and can it print good photos in machine?
   
   If not satisfied with the product, is their a returns policy?
   
   If their is a problem with a can, could you resolve it by sending it away for repair?
   
   sumi asked on 22 May 2011
   1. in answer to your latter two questions i'll probably avoid answering them - i think it's referred to as doing your homework. i also don't know what a can is... as for your first question it would depend on the printer used and also your expectations of a camera costing this little. as i mentioned in my brief review, darker tones aren't discriminated that well with this model - detail is somewhat lacking within dark areas. my advise would be to to do a little more research on cameras per se and decide from there.
      
      Richard replied on 22 May 2011

       
   2. This camera gives excellent pictures which print out quite satisfactorily from my computer.
      I think there is a returns policy, bit I;m not sure
      
      I have never sent a camera of this price away for repair, it is better to buy a new one
      
      Malcolm replied on 22 May 2011

       
   3. This camera takes pretty good pics and prints out quite nice, even on my old epson.
      
      Dave replied on 22 May 2011

       
4. can it take black and white photographs and are they good quality.
   
   Victoria asked on 25 May 2011
   1. no and, therefore, no. hope that helps.
      
      Richard replied on 25 May 2011

       
5. Does it print the date on the actual photo? Thanks
   
   Pamela asked on 26 May 2011
   1. a sensible question at last... yes the camera optionally prints both date and time in various standard formats. hope that helps.
      
      Richard replied on 26 May 2011

       
6. Is the casing metal or plastic?
   
   Jim asked on 28 May 2011
   1. metal
      
      Malcolm replied on 28 May 2011

       
7. Is there much delay between pressing the button and the shutter operating? Is any delay dependant on battery strength?
   
   Dawn asked on 12 Jun 2011
   1. there is a very slight delay, at most a couple of seconds, it is not dependant on the battery strength
      
      Malcolm replied on 12 Jun 2011

       
   2. Only a slight delay noticed, it is not dependant on the battery condition
      
      David replied on 13 Jun 2011

       
8. Has it got a viewfinder as well as a screen? If not, do you know of a camera that has please? I find screens are often impossible to see in bright sunlight.
   
   Lilian asked on 17 Jun 2011
   1. It does have a viewfinder as well as a screen
      
      Malcolm replied on 20 Jun 2011

       
9. How long do the batteries last?
   
   Thanks
   
   Tim asked on 02 Aug 2011
   1. It depends on the battery value - I use rechargeable 2450 mAh - the smaller value batterie don't last long.
      Camera tends to be power hungry when you zoom a lot/ flash a lot and use vidoe capture.
      Hope this helps - get back to me if it is not what you are needing help with
      
      Dave replied on 23 Aug 2011

       
   2. Hi,
      Have not measured time but they are pretty good, I used one set on a weeks Norwegian cruise trip, 200 pictures plus viewing! I used Duracell AA's may pay to use rechargeables if you already have a charger!
      Overall a very good value for money camera, has some features I was not expecting!
      
      Martin replied on 23 Aug 2011

       

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