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Summary: Good camera for day shots
Review: I had the chance to test this camera for 2 weeks and i love it. Take it around with me everywhere. Although the one problem that i have is taking nights shots. It seems like this camera is really bad at taking night shots due to the weak flash. Even if i am close enough, the flash tend to be to bright on the left side of the picture. Therefore i seldom take night pictures with it unless it is a well lit room. Its excellent during the day though. I love this little thing. Its small and light. I was thingking of getting the S110 when it came out, but i think i will stick to this one. The smaller the camera, the more chance of you moving your camera by accident while taking the pictures which results in blurry pictures. Battery life is allrite if you dont use the LCD screen. Sometimes i use the video option, not much. It can only record around 10 sec on 320 x 240 anyway. i see difference between the image quality of S100 and S300. Between the S300 and S110, i think i will opt towards having the 3x optical zoom rather than the size, although it is noticable when you put it in your pocket (i tested with S100)
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Summary: Wow! Top functionality in a small package!
Review: This is the second digital camera I've owned, so I understood the value of some of the new features of the Canon Digital ELPH S300. The original S100 was very intriguing - it's small, metal case and good mid-level resolution made for home/hobby use. However, when I discovered on Canon's Japanese web site that they were introducing a newer model I couldn't wait to check it out. Main differences are the increased zoom capabilities (3x via the lens and 2x by digital extension) and the video capabilities. I've had the camera for a couple of weeks and I've been very pleased with it's wide range of functionality in such a small package. It's got traditional point and shoot photo taking and automatic flash (with anti red eye). Multiple levels of resolution and digital compression. You can take multiple photos of different parts of a panoramic scene and the software that runs on your computer can automatically figure our how to stich them together (including full 360 degree view for virtual reality views) for one big wide photo! The ability to capture short movies is great fun - 25-30 seconds for smallest window is actually quite useful, especially if you plan to build a family web site and don't want to deal with full video editing with digital video cameras. Bundled software works great and is fast, includes quick resize, reorientation, color/brightness adjustments, etc. Very fast download speeds via USB connection and the bundled software that supports PC and Mac (I use it with an iBook and iMac with no problems - except doesn't work too well using MacOS X in Classic mode). I recommend buying the biggest CompactFlash card you can afford (I have the 256MB card!!) and you'll have much more capacity to enjoy the full features of this wonderful camera. Also, I recommend buying an additional battery so you can continue using the camera even while recharging the spare. Don't but the S100 soft case - it doesn't quite fit - the S300 has a little larger body so it's a squeeze to get it all into the case. Enjoy!!
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Summary: Great Choice with outstanding picture quality!
Review: This was my first digital camera purchase and I researched extensively before deciding on the S300. My priorities included at least 2.1 Mp which is necessary if you are going to have high quality prints made, compact size, ease of use (it's no fun if I'm the only one in my family that can take pictures), and optical zoom. This camera fits all criteria perfectly. A little pricey, but the picture quality is outstanding compared to other digital camera pics I have seen. Only complaint is there is no battery life indicator until the charge is almost gone. For this reason, an extra battery is a must, but I would skip the AC Adapter. Buy a Compact Flash card reader instead and download your pictures directly from the CF Card. Easier and cheaper to do it this way. I thought the battery charger design was clever and compact also. I have uploaded pictures to have prints made and they are very sharp, crisp and bright. Much better than my old film point and shoot camera. Also recommend buying a larger capacity CF card, so you can take full advantage of the best quality pictures this camera can take.
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Summary: Nice Pocket Camera!
Review: I have had this camera over 2 weeks and have taken a lot of pictures. I will try to cover some things not mentioned on other reviews. Pros: -Very accurate result of human skin tone(unlike s10 and s20 with bluish cast). -Virtually no chromatic abberations which other digital cameras suffer from! This is nice for such a small camera! -Very fast start up. -Excellent LCD with coating (protects it from being scratched) -Metallic body, very durable. Cons: -A bit pricey but worth it for a compact with 3X zoom. -No included case. -AC adapter NOT included -Still 2.11 MP The reason I got this was to replace my Canon 370Z APS camera, and so far, it has done an excellent job. Size wise, it is EXACTLY same as the 370Z!
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Summary: Outstanding point and shoot, with a few minor flaws
Review: I've had the camera for a week now; here are some observations. Like
- true "pocket" camera
- resolution is fine for 8x10 prints
- most of my pics ~800K at highest res, so 128MB card fits 150-160 shots
- automatic lens cover
- movie mode (I'll stop carrying my Sony-cam everywhere)
- battery life is fantastic - over 150 shots this week and I'm still on the original charge (~half have been flash)
Dislikes
- No case included with "kit"
- unable to put UV/scratch-protecting filter on lens
- CompactFlash card literally "pops out" when you press button; in my case flying 2 feet across the kitchen counter
- flash photos not as good as our CoolPix 950; I'm not a propeller-head, but I'd guess S300's flash is not as powerful
- zoom is not as smooth as our CoolPix
Overall
Great point and shoot, but not a replacement for a CoolPix if you take photography at all beyond "point and shoot."
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Summary: Easy and amazing results
Review: I just spent a weekend learning-testing-downloading - what fun! This is an easy camera to learn how to use. I found the buttons, dial and menu easy to find, use and navigate. The manual is clear and it doesn't take much time to review the manual and then start experimenting. I spent the extra for the small size and mini-video capability. Size is great - it fits in a pocket - the integrated lens cap protects it and yet it is not so small that it is hard to hold steady or find buttons. The download software loaded with no problems - a little tricky to use (I'm a programmer) I thought, but it all worked. Buy a larger capacity flash card (or 2) and an extra battery.
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Summary: Impressive!
Review: This is my first digital camera. I've been impressed by the ease of use, the quality of the images, and variety of features. The only downside is that the 8 MB Compact Flash card which is included is insufficent; you will need to buy more memory, so budget accordingly. I'm somewhat tech-savvy so the S300 presented no problems in terms of getting up and running. I was able to intuitively grasp how to use most features without reading the manual. Those wanting or need to read the manual will find it understandable and well-written. There are several settings which determine the size and quality of the images. On the best settings (which is why you'll need more memory), the quality is excellent for on screen display. I've not printed any pictures yet, so I don't know about that. This is a 2.11 megapixel camera, so there are cameras out there with better image quality. That said, none are this small or ease to carry around. The S300 camera has a variety of shooting modes: auto, manual, stitch assist, and movie. You can also set the white balance so that you're shooting in black-and-white. The auto mode takes good shots under most conditions. I've not played enough with the manual mode to comment on it. The stitch assist, which allows you to create panoramic shots, is amazing when used in conjunction with the included computer software (in my case on a Mac). It'll put everything together and you can even save as a QuickTime VR if you have the appropriate software. The movie mode shoots at 20 frames per second and includes audio. The image quality is acceptable, but the audio is weak. The included Macintosh software (it comes with Windows versions as well) consists of an image database, an image editor, a video editor, a photo stitch assistant, and a camera remote control program. Excellent stuff, all. You have two ways to get images into your computer: Via the included USB cable or by using an optional Compact Flash PCMIA adapter (cost: about $10). The USB cable, at least on the Mac, works great, though I suspect the download of lots of images from the camera would take a minute or two. I'm ordering a CF PCMIA adapter. As I mentioned, the 8 MB Compact Flash memory really isn't enough. At best quality the camera holds 7 images before running out of space. With 128 MB (which is what I've ordered) it will hold 128 images. Movie times face similar constrains. That aside, overall Canon has succeeded in delivering point-and-shoot ease-of-use to a digital camera. The S300 is small enough to take anywhere, and the result is that any moment becomes a photo opportunity. Users adept with Adobe Photoshop will find that a camera like the S300 allows any image at any time to become part of their digital world, and if that's not bound to enhance creativity, I don't know what will. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Canon ELPH S300
Review: I just got my ELPH S300 last week and I couldn't be happier. Ilooked for a long time to decide on my first digital camera. Isearched ... for the best camera for my needs. I take mostly indoor photos of my children and I use my zoom like crazy. I love the integrated lens cover, the screen is easy to see, and the menu and dial are easy to use. I spent about 5 minutes reading the manual and I was ready to go. The battery charger is convenient and the battery charges in about 2 hours. I bought a 64 mb CF card ... and can take 64 pictures at the highest resolution, more than enough for my needs.
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Summary: Great work horse before you reach for your slr.
Review: Good camera, easy to use, handy. Limited flash, and don't try to use an aux flash. The unit flashes 2x, to determine the correct exposure, thus firing an aux flash, and when the exposure flash is firing, the aux isn't. Anyone found a solution?
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Summary: Great camera, easy to use!
Review: I love this camera, every pictures I took are just perfect. it's very light and very compact camera so that you can bring it with you anywhere. The software is also easy to use. Can't go wrong.
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