Canon A640
The Canon a640 is one of the Canon Powershot A-series, a recognized brand in digital cameras. If you are shopping for a digital camera this season, then the most important factors will be price, features and design. The Canon a640 has impressive achievements in all three categories, but is it right for you?

Why To Buy A Canon A640 Camera
The Canon a640 certainly looks like a winner. This full featured camera is flexible just like a higher-end camera and convenient to carry around like any compact shooter. The start with, the Canon a640 has a 2.5 inch LCD monitor. You have the ability to flip and twist the screen to help frame shots and take better pictures. You can even tilt the screen for those hard-to-shoot photos like in shooting over crowds or flipping around for self head shots. The pivoting screen is one of the camera's best features.

The a640 digital camera is loaded with other features, sure to impress serious photographers who typically avoid snapshot style cameras. Not only does the A640 digital camera offer automatic and scene preset modes to satisfy the quick shooter, it also offers full manual controls. It also uses a 35 millimeter to 140 millimeter lens, which gives it more zooming power than other popular digital models. Need more zoom? You can still buy additional Canon A640 camera accessories, including extra lenses

Picture Quality And Portability Issues
Some expert photographers stated the a640 suffered from slow burst modes and shutter lag. Some specifics included: 2.4 seconds between photos with flash enabled, 0.5 seconds between hitting the shutter release and the shot being taken, and 34.5 seconds to take 44 rapid shots. One contributing factor here could be the high camera resolution, at 10 megapixels. Picture quality remained good, as photos were sharp and detailed. However, though photos printed above an 8x10 size, some users report that highlights are blown out, and noise starts to appear at ISO 200. The noise, along the fact that the Canon a640 doesn't have an image stabilization mode, may make low light pictures of high speed shots difficult.

Size-wise, the A640 camera case looks like a midsize point-and-shoot camera, the only exception being the flip out screen which is hidden rather well. The camera is larger than a compact camera and may not fit comfortably in your pocket, weighing in at twelve ounces. However, it is still conveniently sized and could be easily placed in a jacket or carrying bag. The Canon a640 also has a short video camera record and playback feature.

If you're looking for a cheap camera for sale, the Canon a640 is reasonably priced and contains many important features. This review suggests the more experienced you are in taking good photos, the more the Canon A640 camera is your preferred choice