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Canon PowerShot A2000 IS
| Author | Cliff Smith |
| Published | 19th Sep 2008 |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Supplier | Jessops |
| Price | £173.90 (Exc VAT) |
| as reviewed | £199.99 (Inc VAT) |
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TrustedReviews NewslettersIt’s been several months since I last reviewed anything from Canon’s popular PowerShot A-series of mid-level compact cameras, and that was only the lowly A470, the base model in the range. Fortunately Canon has recently announced two new A-series models, and today I’m taking a look at the PowerShot A2000 IS, a 10.0 megapixel, 6x zoom camera currently available in the UK exclusively from Jessops, priced at £199.99.
The A2000 is a bit of a new departure for the A-series. Previous models in the range have been popular with hobbyists and more experienced photographers, thanks to their robust construction, excellent handling, limited but useful range of manual exposure controls and optical viewfinders. The A2000 has none of these things, and appears to be aimed at less ambitious photographers looking not for manual versatility but for a simple, easy-to-use general-purpose compact. If this represents a new direction for the A-series then there will be some disappointed customers.
The A2000 is an undemanding camera. It has large, clearly labelled controls that operate a range of simple automatic settings. Even the body shape is simpler than previous models, a rounded wedge shape thicker at the right-hand end where the two AA batteries live. The body is made of plastic, and although the camera does feel solidly weighty, the body panels seem to be thinner than previous A-series cameras and creak alarmingly when squeezed. There’s nothing really wrong with it, but it does feel more cheaply made than some previous models in the range.
The A2000 has no optical viewfinder, but it does have an enormous three-inch LCD monitor. However this too is not up to the high standard of previous A-series models. It has an extremely narrow viewing angle of only about 30-odd degrees vertically, making it difficult to use for over-the-head shots, and it is also highly reflective. It’s the first Canon monitor in a long time that I’ve actually had difficulty using outdoors.
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Lumerist said on 19th September 2008
Malcy said on 20th September 2008
Unfortunately the A720 is discontinued, so any remaining stock in shops will soon be gone.
I can't see much logic in the decision to dumb down the controls. Th... more
Beowulff said on 20th September 2008
One can only hope that the A2000 IS is some sort of interim model until Canon releases the A720's "true" replacement model. There's certainly NO reason(s) to u... more
wandereruk said on 23rd November 2008
Well I'm truly underwhelmed by this camera compared to the A720 IS. Gone are the viewfinder ,Tv and Av. The price has gone up a lot too. It's only saving grace is that it... more
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A curate's egg? For anyone in this market, maybe the current A720 is better value? Similar image quality, better feel in the hand, better build & cheaper! Go for the A720,... more