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Canon PowerShot A640 Gordon Laing, November 2006

   
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Canon Powershot A640 video tour

We're pleased to present a short video tour of the Canon PowerShot A640. There's no need to download any new software - just press the play button in the middle of the screen below and wait for the video to start; you may need to press the button twice. The quality and any delay before playing may vary depending on your internet connection.





Canon A640 video - thumbnails Canon A640 video - build quality Canon A640 video - menus




Good points

Very high resolution images at low sensitivities
4x optical zoom slightly longer than rivals
Large flip-out screen and optical viewfinder
Full manual controls and decent grip

Bad points
Relatively large and heavy for a compact
Screen is low resolution for its size
No live histogram facility
Rechargeable batteries not included




Scores

(relative to 2006 mid-range compacts)

Build quality:
Image quality:
Handling:
Specification:
Value:

Overall:

16 / 20
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18 / 20

86%

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