If you are about to buy a new digital camera and are looking for a good quality camera. One that is easy to use with a compact design and size that allow it to be carried in your pocket, then the Canon Powershot A530 may be the digital camera for you. With its small sleek design and simple usage this is a great camera for people on the go.

This camera is also great for the consumer that is looking for something simple and easy to use. You use the menu button to reach the record, print, play, and camera menu options. These menus then allow you to control the camera settings; although in truth they stay pretty much the same for all shooting modes. There is one option that is a bit more advanced. Grid Lines can be found under the record menu. This will show grid lines on the screen allowing you to reinforce the rule of thirds.

To make it even easier to operate there is a special button called the func set that will bring up a menu that allows you to change all of your basic settings; such as, ISO speed, white balance, drive mode, and many more. This makes changing your settings quick and easy.

Although this camera is compact it still feels natural in your hand. It has a built in grip and the shutter release and zoom control are naturally under you index finger. The lens is placed in a raised up area but retracts completely back into the body of the camera when in the off mode. Also the flash, view finder, microphone, and focus assist lamp are located on the face of the camera. This camera accepts SD and MMC memory cards.

Canon Powershot A530 has nine different modes that you can choose from. When you have it on automatic mode the camera will choose the best setting for the lighting and picture being taken. This is a great option for people who are not camera savvy, as it will choose the setting that you need for each situation without you having to do anything.

There is also a special scene setting mode located on the mode dial that you can use some what for a custom program mode. This is very helpful as you can easily change your picture options from this mode rather then going through all the menus. Using the special mode settings has also shown to provide a better overall picture then if you are using the general mode.

The Canon Powershot A530 is a very good choice for people that want an easy to use camera that takes decent but not professional pictures. The A530 has a decent zoom range for a camera of this kind. It is an excellent choice for people who travel because of its ease of use. It also is easy to carry and store. Due to its compact size it can easily be put right into a pocket when you are on the go.

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