Canon A400

Now I realize the Canon A400 is somewhat of a budget camera with limited features, but this is exactly what my mother needed. It is a 3-megapixel camera with decent zoom features and uses SD memory cards. The size is relatively small but not as small as some of the other Powershots such as my Canon SD200, but compared to her old camera it was a whole lot smaller for her to carry around. The camera had a little bit of a learning curve for my Mom, but after a few uses she was able to use it without assistance. It took pretty good pictures. It’s not digital SLR, but it works for everyday use.

There were a few downsides to the Canon A400. First, it could be a little smaller, but I guess if I paid a little more money I could buy one of Canon’s smaller models. Another downside, which can be argued, is that it uses AA batteries. For the most part, I like cameras, which use rechargeable batteries. One can argue that everyone has AA batteries so you can pick them up at pretty much any retail store out there. If you keep the rechargeable battery charged or even pick up a second for backup I find it much more convenient and cost effective. Other than those two issues there really isn?t much to complain about.

If you need a basic camera, look for a similar Canon A400 bundle. When this camera is bundled with a few accessories and a printer I find that $200 is well worth the money. Otherwise if you just need a camera I would recommend a camera with rechargeable batteries. In the long run I feel that that is a better choice for most people. It is a great starter camera for those using old point-and-shoot film cameras looking for something new, but not something that will overwhelm them. Non-technically inclined individuals will find this camera easy to use. I mean even my Mom can use it. As always, feel free to post any comments on this article.