A DSLR camera that offers users enough flexibility to be creative and have a complete control over the shots is the PowerShot A570 IS from photography powerhouse Canon. This is a 7.1 mega pixel camera which comes with a 4x optical zoom. This ensures pictures of utmost quality, clarity and detail. Immensely detailed images ensure you can produce large prints and also crop.

IS or the optical image stabilizer is another feature which ensures crisp and sharp pictures even with a shake. This feature is especially useful in full zoom or slow shutter speeds. With the help of this feature, it is also possible to shoot indoors without a flash. The Canon Powershot A570 IS camera comes with an ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto which provides users the option of using faster shutter speeds without blurring in the pictures.

The interesting Face Detection AF/AE/FE feature ensures faces are seeked out for automatically within the shots and exposure settings, flash and focus is optimum. This feature is ideal for portrait shots. Excellent natural colour and high speed is assured of with the Canon DIGIC III processor.

Users can choose from a range of nineteen shooting modes including kids and pets, night, indoor, etc. It is possible to apply colour effects in the camera using the My Colours feature. There is an LCD screen measuring 2.5 inches on which you can view the images in bright colours. It is possible to connect the PowerShot A 570 IS to a PC or TV for full screen playback. This camera is therefore ideal for professionals as well as amateurs as it is packed with advanced yet user friendly features.