Canon Powershot A550- good camera?

[christyshular]

Does anyone know if the Canon Powershot A550 is a good camera? I am a kindergarten teacher and a mother to a almost 2year old (she turns 2 next week). I am needing a camera that will capture the CUTE things children do. My old camera just broke and I am needing to replace my camera before my daughter second birthday. :)

 

I am CLUELESS as to what features are good and needed. Please help.

thanks!

[mrn8]

Yes, it's a great camera. I'm sure you'd be very happy with it.

 

I've owned 2 Canon cameras so far, and wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

 

Here's 2 good reviews on that model:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2007_reviews/a550.html

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_a550.asp

[tokanm]

Just FYI they were on clearance at my local Target

[jax81772]

When we went in search of my daughters new camera, I went into the local Circut City, the guy in that dept answered all of my goofy mom questions. Then I went to Walmart and bought the camera with the better price.

[Fishboysmom]

I just recently bought the Canon Powershot S2.

I am very happy with it.

 

A couple of things to think about...

 

-Fast shutter speed.

I also have a 2yo and needed a camera that would take a picture before he moved.

 

 

-Zoom.

If you are going to be taking pictures of plays, recitals, sporting events, etc. you might want to think about a more powerful zoom.

A more powerful zoom is also good because you don't have to get close to your subject, and possibly disturb "the moment", to take a good photo.

My old Kodak with a 4x optical zoom wasn't powerful enough to do this.

 

HTH

[betsybouvier]

I have this camera and I LOVE it!! It takes great pics and also very clear video.