Canon will repair A95 or replace with A610

"mstrspy" <blank.TakeThisOut@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> Contacted Canon about my daughter's dropped Powershot A95. They gave
> me a choice: repair the A95 for $89.00 + parts or replace with
> refurbished Powershot A610 for $125 + $10.00 shipping.
> Anyone have any oppinions on which deal I should take?
>
> M

I use the A610 and recommend it. One of the best point and shoots I've used.
John
 >> Stay informed about: Canon will repair A95 or replace with A610 

mstrspy wrote:
> Contacted Canon about my daughter's dropped Powershot A95. They gave
> me a choice: repair the A95 for $89.00 + parts or replace with
> refurbished Powershot A610 for $125 + $10.00 shipping.
> Anyone have any oppinions on which deal I should take?
>
> M

Well, looks like they're both history so I can't check specs on A610. I
own the A95, but in a similar situation (and these were the only options
I was considering), would definitely take the 610
Dave Cohen
 >> Stay informed about: Canon will repair A95 or replace with A610 

On Sat, 30 Dec 2006 18:16:20 GMT, Dave Cohen <user RemoveThis @example.net> wrote:

>mstrspy wrote:
>> Contacted Canon about my daughter's dropped Powershot A95. They gave
>> me a choice: repair the A95 for $89.00 + parts or replace with
>> refurbished Powershot A610 for $125 + $10.00 shipping.
>> Anyone have any oppinions on which deal I should take?
>>
>> M
>
>Well, looks like they're both history so I can't check specs on A610. I
>own the A95, but in a similar situation (and these were the only options
>I was considering), would definitely take the 610
>Dave Cohen

Sure you can check the specs on the A610:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_a610.asp
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 >> Stay informed about: Canon will repair A95 or replace with A610 

Dave Cohen wrote:
> mstrspy wrote:
>> Contacted Canon about my daughter's dropped Powershot A95. They gave
>> me a choice: repair the A95 for $89.00 + parts or replace with
>> refurbished Powershot A610 for $125 + $10.00 shipping. Anyone have
>> any oppinions on which deal I should take?
>>
>> M
>
> Well, looks like they're both history so I can't check specs on A610. I
> own the A95, but in a similar situation (and these were the only options
> I was considering), would definitely take the 610
> Dave Cohen

The A610 is a better camera. The A95 has a Digi 1 processor (first
generation) while the A610 has the next generation. You would notice a
difference in CA (chromatic aberrations)with the A610 doing a much
better job. Otherwise they are pretty similar in most respects except
you will have to switch to SD memory cards as the A610 does not take CF
cards. You can also bring your AA batteries over to the A610.

Ron

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