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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: The One
Review: This is the ONE if you want sharp pictures, ease of operation (re: not too many bells and whistles) and the convenvince of a camera you can put in a shirt (or blouse) pocket. V-E-R-Y handy. I would strongly recommend a spare battery - pricey - but it's worth it because like most digital cameras, it has more picture storage than battery life. Bottom line - I'm very pleased with this digital camera.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Small - and that's the magic
Review: My S100 has worked perfectly for over a year of hard knocks. The best feature is that it is small and tough. It is always with me, and because of that I have some shots that I would otherwise not have. Sure, it's not going to take on every challenge, but it works surprisingly well. And because if its small size and bulletproof robustness - it can be where you and your subject are - rather than in a bag in the trunk.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great Camera
Review: You can't lose. I got this last X-mas and my wife loves it. I scored big time. It is light and small, fits in a womans' hands well. It is easy to use. Right out of the box all she did was charge the battery and take photos all day. Its factory Auto\default settings work for 95% of the time and the software was easy for her to figure out and use. She touches up those mistakes in a minute. USB download is quick.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: the little camera that could
Review: I bought this camera based on other's reviews on Amazon that because of it's diminutive size, one would be more apt to carry it and use it. TRUE. This thing fits in any pocket or bag I could imagine, and it is easy to use, and it takes great pics up to 8x10 size. The only, and I mean, only thing I don't like about this digicam is it's ISO film equivilency of just 100.

If you want an absolutely great point and shoot digicam, buy this camera. Also, I've used Kodak, Canon and Sony software, and by far I like the programs that come with this camera the best.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Crystal Quality but.....
Review: This camera is VERY VERY nice. It's a great hand held, the all weather case allows you to take underwater pictures. I love this camera and would recommend it to anyone, seriously. The software that comes with the camera is so easy to use. The Panoramic pictures are amazing and the quality is mind blowing.
The MAJOR downside to this camera is the ISO 100. That hurts the camera so bad because I like to take pictures of racecars on the track. If you follow the car and snap the pic, it comes out pretty nice, with a sharp car and a blurred background. But for crystal quality I end up taking many pictures of the cars parked. It's really best though when they race I have to get out the old canon EOS with 400 or 800 speed film. Picture quality in that is excellent too.

The battery is not too bad anymore since I don't use the display. I bought 2 but I might get a 3rd. If you take pictures with the screen off then it lasts for a nice long while. I recently turned the screen on to test how many pictures I could take with the display on and it lasted for a good 93 pics. (I don't think the battery was fully charged, and I was taking the pictures with probably only 5 to 10 second pauses in between them at medium res). Also get a tripod since the smallest of movements will blur your pictures. But at least you can view them and delete them if needed.
I also bought the 256 MB Viking card with mine, it does over 1500 low res pics and over 430 8x10 pics. The Highest res will take over 120 I think. I really like this card, because its worry free. I was taking pictures not having to worry about wasting film, and getting some very very nice artistic/risqué car shots that I wouldn't have taken if I had a regular camera. This Pocket Cam is excellent!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Idiot-proof
Review: Not that I'm an idiot, but I do appreciate a simple to use product that doesn't make me pull my hair out. Even though every store in town tried to sell me the S110 (or later model), I stuck to my guns and ordered the S100 (only available through amazon.com it seems). It's what I wanted. It takes great pictures. The software is easy. The menu-driven display makes sense. I purchased a 64MB FlashCard and an extra battery to go with it so I wouldn't have to worry about running out of space to store pictures or the lack of a low-battery warning (until it's too late). I also like the fact that I can plug this puppy into my PC to move the pictures to the screen. I would suggest adding a case if you purchase this product because now that I have it and I actually like it, I feel a little protective of it and find myself scowling at my husband when he puts it in his pocket, even though it fits easily. I know what kinds of things lurk in his pockets and the display screen is doomed without a case.

Rating: 1 stars
Summary: How well made is it?
Review: The pictures are very good, but the zoom broke within 100 pictures.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Steve
Review: I've had this camera for about a year and have taken around 2000 shots due to the convenience and ease. I'd highly suggest upgrading to a 64MB card as it holds about 120 high quality pics. Battery is not bad, goes for about 35 pics or so before recharge (not necessary to have the 2nd battery in my case).
BTW, I'd suggest getting a case for this, the shutter cover fell off after some rough handling.

One peeve is the time it takes from depressing the "shoot" button, there appears to be a slight delay, so shoot early to capture those quick moment pics. Otherwise Excellent Bargain.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: small, light, high quality
Review: It's small, light and the images are decent. It fits in my jeans pocket and is easy to take everywhere. Battery lasts for long enough (~30 pics?) and the user interface is easy to manage. Biggest frustration is that there is an annoying pause between pressing the trigger and the actual picture being taken. I think the camera is autofocusing or something. Often causes me to miss that crucial moment though. But you can't beat the size!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Even I can take good pictures
Review: I've never had much luck with photography until I got an S100. During my last vacation, I took over 350 pictures, most of which came out extremely well. Add to that the ease of downloading and storing pictures and wow. This is an outstanding camera for the money.


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