Hello guys. i bough this camera very cheap in ebay.i own also kodak z1012,canon ixus 310 (new model) and the canon A490 .if you find this camera in a price under 60 euro buy it.i compare these 3 cameras and take a lot of photos and in all photos the canon 490 was near the other 2 cameras.Is not very good in low light condition but if you need it for outside use is taking great photos.You can read my comparison for the 3 cameras i own in amazon.uk in ixus 310 reviews.
The camera is very easy to use.it takes 2 AA batteries.the life of the batteries is good -average.the screens is good the video is good.is light camera and it takes perfect photos.If you need a small camera that takes perfect photos go for it.you can take club party cafe and anywhere.A lot of peoples pay more to just to buy a camera with manual settings etc or but in auto mode with less quality picture than this canon.i own a lot of cameras and this is one of the best if you consider the price.I bought also the ixus 310.is a camera that cost 250-300 euro.is one of the newer canon cameras.But after the comparison the outside images..(shops,trees cafes,garden in daytime)in some cases a490 had better image.but in low light ixus was excelend and canon was just average.but who cares so much about indoor?if there is low light you can use the manual settings of the camera(very easy)or you can use flash...5 stars for me guys ..if you have comments i will like to hear thank you