The Canon Powershot A410 3.2 Megapixel Camera is an entry level camera that provides a very easy and intuitive interface for the beginner to use. This is the camera for Mom, so to speak. It takes a good quality picture, has an easy to use interface, and the pictures live up to the Canon name.

The camera features a 3.2 optical zoom, and provides eight special scene modes, including Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach and Fireworks and five Photo Effect modes, including Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, and Black & White.

One of the real benefits that the Canon A410 provides is the use of AA batteries. Canon has a processor that is supposed to reduce power consumption, so the A410 can get 400 pictures when using rechargable NiMH batteries.

Again, if you are a serious photographer, this is not the camera for you. But if you want to get a digital camera for the grandparents, the Canon A410 is a very good choice. Priced at around $150 USD this also is an economical camera for a Christmas present.

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