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Canon PowerShot S100 2MP Digital ELPH Camera Kit w/ 2x Optical Zoom

Canon PowerShot S100 2MP Digital ELPH Camera Kit w/ 2x Optical Zoom

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Durable but not indestructable
Review: I have owned this camera virtually since it was introduced to the market and I am a definite fan. Despite using it frequently it has withstood the test of time and use and the pictures that it takes are more than suitable for my needs. I post pictures at much reduced resolution and they still look great and those that I have chosen to print look great even at 8"x10".

The only structural flaw that I've experienced is that the door to the CF bay broke but for $$$ I was able to contact the Canon Service Center (through their website at ...) and order the replacement part shipped directly to my door. Installing it involved removing the piece attached to the lanyard with a mini-screwdriver, but all in all the fix took 5 minutes. Though the newer cameras have corrected this structural flaw (and others), I have found this camera to be extremely durable.

This camera also works extremely well underwater if you purchase the waterproof case. The case is extremely bulky, but for what you get by being able to take it underwater, the bulk is more than worth it!

All in all, this is a great camera!

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: Don't buy it if it comes with Zoombrowser EX
Review: Today I had a horrible customer service experience with Canon, and their Zoombrowser software. I had previously written a glowing review of the camera (and complained then about the bugginess of the software), but feel totally let down by the company now, which puts it in a different category.

The "Zoombrowser" software this product comes with is, far and away, the worst software product I have running on my computer. It's buggy, has bad error messages, performs slowly, doesn't play well with Windows file directories. Sometimes I spend 10-15 minutes trying to get my computer (a 6-month old Dell laptop, Windows XP, plenty of memory, processing speed, etc...we're not talking an old computer problem) to recognize the camera so that I can download my pictures from the camera to my laptop.

This week, I'm in Anaheim, CA to take my family to Disneyland. I need to take the last batch of pictures off the camera so we can take pictures at Disneyland. I got an error message when launching the Zoombrowser program (the incredibly friendly "The Error E_Fail occurred in the program", with only the "OK" button to push. No additional information.)

I waited until the next morning when I can talk to someone in customer service. I called in, went through 3-4 menu prompts , and got to a human in about 3 minutes, which was better than previous times. I'm told by the technical support person that I "need to uninstall and re-install the program, and re-load all my images. Do you have your original Zoombrowser CD?" I explained that I was travelling, and that I didn't carry all the software I have with me, what were my other options?

Here's the killer: he said there weren't any! I explained that I was connected to a high-speed Internet connection at the hotel, surely there must be a way that I could get the program. The rep explained that they don't make the program available because they sell it to others, and others would download it. This went on for 10 minutes. I asked to speak to someone else who could give me some options, or explain why I couldn't download a copy of the program, and he refused to pass me along. I asked for the address of the person who runs the photography business unit at Canon, and he said he had no idea, that person was in Japan. No help whatsoever.

This is about the fourth or fifth time the Zoombrowser software has died on me in 18 months. It's a just a piece of junk. I love the camera, but would actually buy another product if it's still being sold with Zoombrowser software (I have version 2.2.0.16). Last I checked about 6 months ago, it's still what's being sold with the camera. Run somewhere else!

I'll be using one of those disposable cameras at Disneyland tomorrow. Buy a Canon Powershot with Zoombrowser and you will be too!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Nice little camera
Review: Its a nice little digital camera. The pictures are of good quality generally and fair in low light. Its best feature is that it is small enough to take and forget--- its never so bulky or heavy that carrying it is an issue. However, if you carry it in your pocket, this camera is vulnerable to getting sand in its lens--- which prevents the camera from opening or working at all, search gooogle on 'canon e18 error'. They do seem to be ok about fixing them if/(when?) this happens.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: pics a little dark,
Review: I've had this camera just over 2 years and it takes pretty good pictures. The size is tiny, which I love. We bought extra memory and a backup battery (so we can use one while the other is charging). Sometimes the pictures are onthe dark side, but I'm able to fix that using the Photoshop 6.0 "adjust levels" function ... not sure how a person would do that without Photoshop, though.

Speaking of software, the program that came with the camera 2 years ago was horrible, but they've since upgraded to a program that's decent which you can download from the Canon website (and likely they provide the latest software with current purchases--I'm not sure).

The normal zoom works well, but when you get into the "digital zoom," everything gets fuzzy--both the viewscreen and the actual pictures are big blurs. So I just don't use that feature.

Overall, it's a decent buy.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Gone but not forgotten
Review: I don't believe this camera is still available. But if you can find one, you might like to get it. It's still one of the smallest 2MP digital cameras on the market, and absolutely one of the best-built most stylish cameras ever.

If you believe, as I do, that the utility of a camera is inversely proportional to its size, you can't help but love this camera. I take it with me almost everywhere, even when I don't expect to take a picture. It fits in a pocket easily, and you soon forget about it. I have so many picture I've taken with this camera that I wouldn't have taken otherwise, simply because I wouldn't have bothered to take the camera with me.

Is 2MP enough? For most purposes, I would say yes. You have more than enough pixels for an excellent 5x7. And if you do no cropping whatsoever, you can make a barely acceptable 8x10. The lens and sensor combination seem to work well together, and I haven't been bothered by noise or odd colors. Flash is anemic but usable up close ~10 ft.

The proof is in the pictures, and I love the ones I've made with this camera.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Camera
Review: I just got the s110 What a great camera!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I love this Camera
Review: I love this camera!
the only thing I don't like about it is that You have to buy a larger memory card, first thing!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great Pictures, easy to use and economical
Review: I love the way this camera fits into my pocket for easy storage. It is the size of a Credit Card and about 1.5 inches thick. Our family loves it. The camera takes excellent pictures wich are great for the internet, e-mail, and printing. It is very easy to use and come with the basic functions any novice like me will ever need to use. The camera functions well in just about any environment, and its flash will even take a perfect picture in total darkness (limited distance). I really wanted a full function camera, with all the bells and whistles that I probably would never use, and I was looking into the the 3 or 4 megapixel cameras. After much shopping around, and comparing price and values, I purchased this one and couldn't be happier. I would strongly recommend this camera. My only fear is I will misplace it because it is so small.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Small For A Reason
Review: I want to start off saying that this camera is small for a reason. Some people, in their reviews, complain about its small size, and how it doesn't compare with larger cameras. I'm in high school, and this camera is perfect for what I use it for, carrying it around in my pocket so I can take pictures whenever I want to, of my friends and of funny things that happen. The only thing I don't like is the small size (8 MEG) memory card that comes with it. I have to move pictures off of it every day so I have room for more pictures the next, and I don't have enough money to buy the 256 MEG card that I've had my eye on for a while. A larger memory card and extra battery are good things to buy. Other than that pictures taken in the dark are not as nice as I'd like them, I'd say that this camera is perfect.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: great balance of size and quality - the straight story
Review: this small camera takes terrific pictures. I have found the best results are outdoor shots. the flash indoors works well on close subjects. things to know:
battery life is good if you keep the lcd off. take pictures through the viewfinder. use the lcd sparingly for quick reviews of what you've taken - you should by another battery and keep it charged as a standby.

go out and by a 128 MB flash card - they've gotten pretty cheap and one will hold plenty of shots.

i like using a USB flash card reader to transfer shots - so easy and you don't have to mess with the camera and run the batteries down, etc.

avoid the optional Canon bag - awkward getting the camera in and out ...- the velcro closure is lame. Eagle Creek makes a great small camera bag. it's black, cushioned, has an elastic opening with an ample shoulder strap and neat little pocket that can accomodate your extra battery and flash card(s) - highly recommended.

if you're looking for a good quality digital camera and compactness is a major criteria, you're search may be over. I would look at other reviews of similar form factor cameras by Canon as I purchased this late last summer and they may have an improved version at the same pricepoint. snap on!


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