CANON POWERSHOT A430

CANON POWERSHOT A430 digital camera
No-nonsense compact with four colour options
SENSOR 4MP effective, 1/3" CCD LENS
LENS 5.4-21.6mm(39-156mm)f/2.8-5.8
SHUTTER SPEED l-l/2000sec
ISO Auto, 64-400
EXP MODES Auto, M, 7 Sc, Stitch Assist, Mov
FLASH 3.0m (W) 2.0m(T)
VIEWFINDER Yes
MONITOR 1.8in LCD, 77,000 pixels
OTHER SD memory, 4 colours (silver, gold red or blue)
POWER AA batteries (2)
SIZE/WEIGHT 103x52x40mm/160g
Compact, affordable and incredibly easy that is how Canon describes the PowerShot A430 and, having tested it, it is hard to argue. Canon powershot A430 may only have a 4MP sensor, but its zoom covers most shooting opportunities, as doesthemodest ISO speed range.An added benefit is the Digic II processing engine inherited from Canon's more-expensive PowerShot models.
A chunky little camera, canon powershot A430 digital camera is available with a silver, gold, red or blue facade. It may not have the largest LCD screen around, but the optical viewfinder makes up for this and leaves space for large, clearly labelled controls on the back. As long as you've got good light -or use flash canon powershot A430 digital camera turns in well exposed, sharp pictures with no colourshifts and minimal fringing. But when light levels drop images get messy very quickly the noise at ISO 400 is severe. This no-nonsense camera at a no-nonsense price would be great for the younger photographer.Canon powershot digital camera A430 isn't the cheapest entry level camera available, nor does it have the highest specification, but when there's plenty of light it delivers good image quality.