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Summary: Great Digital Camera!!
Review: I researched digital cameras for several weeks before purchasing the S30 for my wife as a replacement for her point and shoot film camera. The camera is easy to use and takes great pictures right out of the box (Of course you need to charge the battery first). Most of the shots we has taken so far have been in the "Auto" mode and exposures both indoor and out are excellent. The S30 is loaded with so many features it should satisfy even the more advanced shutterbugs.Two things I would recommend, an extra battery and larger CF card as the S30 only comes with a 16MB card and a single battery. I do agree with some of the other reviews that the joystick takes a little getting used to; otherwise I would have given this camera 5 stars.
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Summary: a great camera at a great price
Review: trying to decide between S230 and S30 was a hard one: S230 is significantly smaller and much cuter (very much a girl's camera); but s30 has 3x zoom and slightly better optical properties. after going back and forth, i finally decided on s30 and have been very happy with it. bottom line: if you're looking for portability, go for the S230 because the s30 is too thick to fit in your pocket. however, if you're caring a purse/bag/case around anyway, get this one! (i also found a cheaper price elsewhere so make sure you look around.)
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Summary: Great Camera
Review: We researched digital cameras for 15 months before buying this one. It's awesome! Takes excellent pictures and is fairly easy to use. I purchased a Kodak 4900 for my mom and it felt so light. I love the weight and sturdiness of this camera. It is all metal!
I am used to a point and shoot. This camera has it all. The point and shoot ease with the ability to take more advanced photos. I have had it for 6 months and have taken 100's of photos. The only downside is the battery. I have yet to purchase a second one which would be great for travel. I have not run into any problems with the battery dying. It charges very rapidly and it just takes a bit of thought. At home I keep it charged and charge it before I leave on a trip. It takes WONDERFUL indoor and even better outdoor pictures. I definetly recommend purchasing a 256mb memory card. The software works well and my pics download within seconds. We don't even need a card reader. Overall, a great buy! I would now only upgrade to a G2 because It would be great to learn about the lenses. But for the family who wants a point and shoot camera for the kids and one that can take postcard like photos you won't be disappointed with this purchase. Great job Canon!
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Summary: Go Canon!
Review: This is my second digital camera and from what I see thus far this will most likely be my last. I think I've found the perfect digital camera. Check out the positives and negatives with the PowerShot S30. Positives: (where do I begin?)
* Made of solid, sturdy metal. Feels like a real camera not a cheap plastic toy like other digital cameras.
* Has features galore!!! Has standard features plus some pretty nice extras such as:
-customizable flash-can change the strength of the flash, helping to prevent washed out pictures which is common with most digital cameras when you use the flash.
-flips landscapes pictures that would normally appear sideways. the camera lets you flip these pictures rightside up so you won't have to do it on your computer.
-can take panoramic pictures.
-the camera is customizable! What does this mean? This camera lets you customize the startup screen. You have an option between clear blue water, evening skyline or a sitting bird. You can change the startup sound, your options include a default theme, science fiction and animal sounds(dog barking or bird chirping). These sounds are designed to presumably match the startup screens but they can be mix and matched. The shutter also has various sounds you can choose from. All these sounds can, of course, be turned off.
-this list goes on and on. Check this camera out to see everything.
* Superb true true-to-life daytime and night pictures.
* Pictures come out crisp and sharp with or without the flash, in
brightly lit or darky lit areas.
* What you see is what you get. What you see on the LCD screen is usually how the pictures will appear on your computer monitor or when you print them out. The LCD, when you press lightly on the
shutter button, will show you actually how the picture will appear once viewed on screen or on paper. So if your LCD has a bright contrast and you are in a dark room, when you press the shutter button lightly, the LCD will adjust itself to the actual lighting of the room. There will be no deception and you won't have to wonder why the pictures look lighter on the LCD than on the computer screen or in print.
* Can record mini movies with sound.
* Uses compact flash card.
There is much, much more that I can add on to this list but you will have get this camera and see for yourself. Negatives:
* Hard to install the driver software on th PC. I had to ask Canon tech support for help. Even then the process was very confusing.
* Joystick navigator takes some getting used to. Very hard to maneuver through the menus resulting in accidently going to the wrong options.
* There is no power button. You have to shut the lens' lid to turn off the camera. This makes me nervous. I'm always scared that this will somehow damage the lens.
* The macro setting isn't the best. Sometimes the macro pictures can appear blurry.
* Uses the very expensive NB-2L rechargable battery as opposed to inexpensive, more common rechargables such as NiMHs or other types. Plus NB-2Ls can only be used with PowerShot S30, S40 cameras and Elura 40mc camcorders. I was initially put off by the price of this camera but I must say it is well worth the money.
Get the Canon PowerShot S30 if you want superior quality in a small package.
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Summary: so satisfied!
Review: I recently bought my s30 along with the ibook and am set. This little camera is small, sleek, and light. It is easy to use, and after reading the instructions I can even use the fancy features such as preset contrast( to prevent washout) and a 'cockle doodle doo' to signal a self timer shot (makes every one laugh). These are only a few of the many features included. The quality is also exceptional. Digital cameras sometimes have trouble with 'action' shots. This camera took a crisp close up of my girls face, hair in the wind, while swinging. Enlarged to 8x11, it is great. This point and shoot is great.
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Summary: Digital Camera that does it all...
Review: This camera was the best purchase I have ever made. After careful searching on the web and reading reviews I settled on this camera. I purchased this camera a year ago and wanted to wait to write the review so you could hear from someone who has owned for more than a weekend. Now, of course the S40 is the same price as I paid for the s30 and would purchase that if you have the money. I thought the s30 was a little more than I wanted to spend, but I have always been into photography and liked all the options, and loved the small size. I have never once regretted spending a little over my budget on this camera. I mean, how many digital cameras can you adjust the shutter speed, over expose or under expose, set all different kinds of light setting, adjust the flash, and be so easy to use a person with no photography knowledge can use. This camera really can do it all! On top of that, the picture quality is amazing. Even printing out on my 150 dollar printer with photo paper my friends swear that they were professionaly developed. If you send them into shutterfly.com, you will NEVER be able to tell they were taken from a digital camera. I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a great all around digital camera that can do everything an SLR can do.
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Summary: My first review
Review: I always read everyone else's reviews, but this is the first time I've felt compelled to write one of my own. I am compelled because I absolutely LOVE this camera (Canon S30). I almost did not purchase it because the demo one at the local electronics store was pretty beat up and I wasn't sure it could handle all the possible dings that little items like this can suffer. Well, I swore I would keep it in it's bubble wrap and case for as long as possible, especially after reading the review of the person who got the cracked LCD. So far, this camera has been to Tahoe, Norway and Korea and has not suffered one bit. It's very easy to use and very intuitive. The only ding I might give it, is sometimes when trying to navigate through the menus, the set button doesn't always work (maybe I have big fingers?). The pictures are fantastic. I am one who had a decent SLR camera, but never could get great pictures. I enjoy the speed at which it downloads to my computer. I also very much enjoy the panorama feature and how great the pictures look on my 22" monitor at work (yes, my boss spoils me!!). Definitely purchase another compact flash card for it (at least 128 mb). Anyway, I'm not one to give recommendations normally, but if you buy this, you will not be sorry.
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Summary: features galore at a reasonable price
Review: the s30 is well built... very robust on the exterior... and performance has met all of my expectations... i've taken great pictures in auto mode... the manual controls (shutter speed and/or aperture) are great for those photos that the auto mode can't quite get right... flash is great... film iso's of 50,100,200,400,800... night shots are terrific... 3x optical zoom... also got the canon i850 printer to go along with the s30 which produces perfect prints... there are more features that i didn't mention but i am one satisfied customer...
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Summary: Good Technical Features, Penality for Weight
Review: I found this camera to be all it was said to be regarding features. Picture clarity and movie clarity were very good. However, the camera is very heavy for a camera in this size range. I can't see it in a case on your belt walking around, and I believe most of us intend to carry our cameras around. I returned it in search of something lighter. If you are not concerned about weight, then this camera has everything you need.
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Summary: Great camera just the battery dies to quick
Review: I have this camera for like 3 months now. I love it so far other than the battery dies on you all the time and you have to recharge it if you don't have a spair. So if you do get this camera get anther battery or two it be woth it if you are somewhere when your battery goes down and can't recharge it when you need it most.
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