Canon A710 IS Digital Camera

Sudeep Naik, Mar 21, 2007 1231 hrs IST

The Canon Powershot A710 IS is an upgraded version of the A700.

Good Image Quality, OIS, Good movie modes and recording quality, Uses AA batteries, Supports conversion lenses.

Red-eye reduction systems don't work as well as one would expect, Low LCD resolution, 1GB limit for Video recording, Long delay between Flashes.

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EXPERT REVIEW

Some time back we reviewed the Canon Powershot A700 and today we have with us another addition to the PowerShot range.

The Canon Powershot A710 IS is essentially based on the A700. The significant differences between the two are: a high resolution 7.1 MP CCD and an optical image stabilization module. Let us see what difference it actually makes.

The Camera

The A710 IS is based on the A700 and carries the same boxy design layout.

The camera measures 94.5 x 66.5 x 43.4mm (excluding protrusions), weighs 200 grams (without batteries), and has a plastic and metal finish (although plastic used is much more than metal).

It has the same F2.8-4.8 and 6X optical zoom lens as the A700. You can also attach select conversion lens adapters. Set inside the lens is Canon's optical image stabilization system, IS for short (and that's why the suffix).

The IS sensors detect the tiny movements of your hands while clicking a picture (also known as 'camera shake') and shifts a lens element to compensate for this motion, thus producing much sharper image results at slower shutter speeds than one could get on a camera without IS.

Other features on the camera include a 2.5" LCD display, full manual controls, support for conversion lenses, and a VGA movie mode.

Bundle

PowerShot A710 IS camera
16MB Secure Digital card
Two AA alkaline batteries
Wrist strap
USB cable
A/V cable
CD-ROM featuring Canon Digital Camera Solution, Apple QuickTime, and drivers
Printed Manual

USER COMMENTS

how do u use the self timer in A710 IS ?

by yamini, bangalore, on May 07, 2008 09:32 PM, Report abuse Reply

I want to know the contact details of your authorized dealer for cameras in Ludhiana,Punjab.

by Meetu Nayyar, Ludhiana, on Oct 31, 2007 01:58 PM, Report abuse Reply

Can you tell me where I will get A710 IS in banglore at low prise? any dealer?

by Amol, Bangalore, on Sep 29, 2007 01:29 PM, Report abuse Reply

I want advice from all of you that I have got an offer of Rs.11,500 for A710 IS in the gray market in Delhi, should I go for it? The package include 16MB memory and necessary accessories, excluding battery charger. They are also offering me Uniross charger and 4 batteries at Rs.700. The product is brand new and I had even taken some test shot the image quality was really good. Please respond my appeal.

by Urgain Simick, New Delhi, on May 23, 2007 07:46 PM, Report abuse Reply

Try indiaplaza.in (formerly fabmall.com) for a good offer on A710. You can get one for around 12,850 and the offer includes a 1GB SD card and a camera case.

by Suresh Nair, Mumbai, on Jul 25, 2007 06:11 PM, Report abuse

Being a user of Canon Digicams for the past 6 years now now we have 4 of them- I firmly believe that Canon makes the best Digicams & provides best support in India- as also Canon A710-IS is the most well-rounded compact digital camera. offering a great combination of portability, creative control and features The 7 megapixel sensor may not grab the headlines, but it does offer a good compromise between image size and quality. We have one in family, brought over from USA for $ 310. Like all recent A series models it offers an awful lot of camera for what is (for Canon at least) a very low price. Even better is the full manual control over aperture and shutter speeds, making the Canon Powershot A710 IS suitable for everyone from the casual weekend snapper to the more experienced photographer looking for a carry-everywhere alternative to their DSLR. Despite "only" having 7 megapixels and no flip-out screen, the A710 IS thoroughly deserves its place at the top of Canon's A-series range, and is also a great digital camera in its own right & surely this deserves 4-1/2 stars from Sudeep Naik. I may add that it is now available for Rs. 13345 plus Rs. 60-00 shipping with 1 year warranty.

by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Mar 21, 2007 05:30 PM, Report abuse Reply

hey vijay,can u plz tell me where can i find it in Bangalore at the abovementioned price?

by deepak, Bangalore, on Jun 01, 2007 05:39 PM, Report abuse

Do we get the original product and bundled accessories when we buy online. Please suggest a shop where we can get all brand cameras in hyderabad

by Krishna, Hyderabad, on Mar 22, 2007 06:30 PM, Report abuse Reply

can u plz help us to shops in hyderabad to buy these camers

by sweetha, Hyderabad, on Apr 01, 2007 10:50 AM, Report abuse

if u have got any reply on your question please e mail me dhruwwa@yahoo.co.in

by dhruwwa, bangalore, on May 24, 2007 08:44 AM, Report abuse

what is the price of canon powershot A710 IS in bangalore?

by vishnu, bangalore, on May 22, 2007 02:16 PM, Report abuse Reply

what is the price of canon AF710,AF630 at grey market?

by Subrata Roy, Kolkata, on Apr 26, 2007 11:55 PM, Report abuse Reply

Canon showroom is quoting 18.5K whereas some other shops are quoting 16K (incl 1GB card, pouch, charger & 2 yr warranty). Are they reliable or gray market pieces? In the latter case, warranty may not be valid in Canon service center...

by Anonymous, Mumbai, on Apr 25, 2007 11:03 AM, Report abuse Reply

Hi Please sent me a canon catlog to the address N.Raja Sridhar,262A, Doyens Township, Serilingampalli, Hyderabad-19 with hyderabad delars list.

by N.Raja Sridhar, Hyderabad, on Apr 24, 2007 08:01 PM, Report abuse Reply

jigar shah

by jigar, mumbai, on Apr 21, 2007 05:20 PM, Report abuse Reply

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by omar, srinagar, on Apr 18, 2007 11:08 AM, Report abuse Reply

hello plez sent me a catlock book of cannon camera. then i will think to buy a cannon camera. ok thanks my adress shop no. 08 abi guzar residency road srinagar kashmir 190001

by omar, srinagar, on Apr 18, 2007 11:03 AM, Report abuse Reply

Please comment on the red eye weakness of this camera. It is haunting me from buying this camera. Also best price in bangalore,delhi,noida.

by Vivek, Bangalore, on Apr 03, 2007 03:50 PM, Report abuse Reply

From what I used it so far, it has'nt given me much problem with red-eye. But from what I've heard all powershots have the red-eye weakness.

by Dayle, Mumbai, on Apr 05, 2007 10:28 AM, Report abuse

Does'nt give enough memory 16MB is too low and the camera is to slow. Could improve on the memory the speed. But the cam is good one.

by Murtaza Husainy, Pune, on Mar 27, 2007 06:59 PM, Report abuse Reply

Like i mentioned the guy i brought it from was given a 1 gb card with it. Been using the cam for a few weeks and pictures are really good.. The only negative, i find it that the flash recharge time is a little long... Besides this everything is prefect...

by Dayle, Mumbai, on Mar 29, 2007 04:41 PM, Report abuse

A friend of mine was looking for a camera for his son in boarding school. After getting the info about sifymall from Vijayshimla, I found that Sifymall's prices on cameras were indeed excellent. My friend placed an online order for the powershot A460 on Friday and yesterday the camera reached his hands in Mumbai. Everything correctly included in the bundle. Only hassle is that the 1 year warranty is from a dealer in Chennai. Hope he doesn't need the warranty.

by Emil, Mumbai, on Mar 27, 2007 02:43 PM, Report abuse Reply

Hi , can u pls let me no the otherized showrooms of canon in Delhi Thanks Sanjay

by Sanjay, New delhi, on Mar 27, 2007 02:24 PM, Report abuse Reply

I want to purchase power shot A710IS camera.Please suggest me an authorised dealer in Mumbai.

by Dilip, Mumbai, on Mar 24, 2007 09:06 PM, Report abuse Reply

Well this is a awesome cam. Some really good features. I picked it up in mumbai for around 15500 with a 1 GB card and 2 years warranty. I think that a brilliant deal.

by Dayle, Mumbai, on Mar 21, 2007 06:59 PM, Report abuse Reply

now the kingston 1 GB Card is 450- then sify price of 13345 make the combo 13.8k

by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Mar 21, 2007 07:26 PM, Report abuse

yes may be

by josh, cal, on Mar 22, 2007 12:31 AM, Report abuse

Hey Vijay, you forget he got an additional 1 year warranty too. Wonder how that works. If the warranty is executed by Canon, how come the period varies with vendor?

by Emil, Mumbai, on Mar 22, 2007 10:17 AM, Report abuse

hi, can u please tell me,where in mumbai did u get this camera for the price u mentioned? thanks and regards

by samheb, Mumbai, on Mar 22, 2007 10:55 AM, Report abuse

please can you let me know from where you bought the camera. I would also like to purchase it from the same place

by Alwyn, Mumbai, on Mar 23, 2007 12:25 PM, Report abuse

I picked it up from a place near CST station. There are a lot of shops around there... The shop name is Karan Foto Electronics - 22677494/66365979

by Dayle, Mumbai, on Mar 24, 2007 07:54 PM, Report abuse

what is the difference between iso 80-200-400-800??

by Pallav, nd, on Mar 22, 2007 10:09 PM, Report abuse Reply

I just wonder why does 710 has DIGICII instead of DIGICIII, maybe coz it was launched abt six months back, and is being released over here now.

by subiet, living in the cyber trance, on Mar 22, 2007 05:54 PM, Report abuse Reply

I too concur with Vijay that Canon makes the best digicams. I can't vouch for their service though as I never had to use it. @13345 it is fantastic VFM but tell me Vijay where can you get that price? JJ Mehta says 18500/-

by Emil, Mumbai, on Mar 21, 2007 05:45 PM, Report abuse Reply

it is a sify mall they even allow intrest free EMI,s 3 months.

by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Mar 21, 2007 07:13 PM, Report abuse

Got it Vijay. Thnx. Any idea how reliable is sify mall and how exactly their 1 year warranty operates? I guess it is valid for the local Canon service centre right?

by Emil, Mumbai, on Mar 22, 2007 10:07 AM, Report abuse

TT does not seem to like me!! even informatic posts are being dis-allowed. Anyway sifymall gives only 1 Yr warranty.

by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Mar 22, 2007 10:37 AM, Report abuse

Emil for that site offering this price Rs. 13345 for A710ISU better PM me because TT is NOT permitting the post-tried twice.

by vijayshimla, Shimla 171001, on Mar 21, 2007 05:59 PM, Report abuse Reply