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Summary: An Absolutely Phenomenal entry-level digital camera
Review: If you've been thinking about a DC for a while, like I was, and you want something that will take high-quality photos but isn't too large, this is a dream come true. It's small enough to fit in your pocket, so you can take it with you everywhere and never miss a good shot. The picture quality is amazing -- my parents said that the picture I sent them was better than any other digital photo they had ever received. My dad said that when he printed it out on photo-quality paper, it came out better than most regular photos.It's extremely easy to use -- 30 minutes with the instruction manual answers almost every question you'll ever have. You'll also need at least a 64 MB card so that all your pictures are the highest-quality resolution (with the 8MB card that is included, you can only take 8 or 12 of these, depending on the level of compression). And when the good pictures turn out so great, why bother even taking lower-quality pix? Making a major purchase always has a risk of disappointment, but I couldn't be happier and don't regret it for a second. The software is easy to use. You connect the DC via your USB port (cable included) and it automatically opens the picture formatting program. It shows you the pictures on your camera, you download them into your photo album and then send them off in your e-mail program. Not only do I love it, my whole family loves it because they feel more involved in my life.
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Summary: smaller than my real camera
Review: incredible images for such a small thing. admittedly, it is larger than it's previous version, the s100. but, it's still TINY! the viewfinder isn't as useful indoors, but the LCD screen takes the place of the tradition viewfinder anyway. the video capacity is limited, but the software included is great fun. great for the beginner, like me, that just wanted a point and shoot that i can put in my pocket.
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Summary: Excellent product - love it, love it, love it!!!
Review: This is an excellent camera that I would thoroughly recommend to those people who are considering going digital. I wanted to get a camera which my family could use as a 'point and shoot' and I could also use more creatively. The key selling points for me were: size (approx. the size of a cigarette packet and therefore will also be near to hand), robust construction with sleek design, intuitive control layout, crisp and clear LCD display, rechargeable battery (tiny) with very clever little recharger included and the ease of use. This little wonder also can shoot black and white, mini movies with sound as well as provide a slide show through your tv. The few con's are: a little pricey, camera case is not included and the included 8MB card is pretty inadequate. I would recommend purchasing an additional battery... and a bigger card (I purchased a 128MB Viking card for... and a card-reader.... Great job Canon! After owning Canon cameras in the past, you have delivered for me once again.
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Summary: Produces excellent quality professional pictures
Review: Before purchasing this camera I did extensive research. After reading numerous reviews covering the negatives and positives of the digital cameras currently on the market; I finally decide on a Canon Powershot S300 Digital Elph. For a pocket sized, well designed camera this one packs a punch. The pictures are outstanding and it has plenty of features. Voice recording, movie mode, 3x zoom, and a self timer to name a few. Prior to this I was using a Minolta 35mm (regular) camera that takes excellent pictures. Therefore, I wanted nothing less than excellent from a digital camera. Price doesn't determine the quality of the pictures you may get from using a specific camera brand. Be discriminating. First outline your expectations and then price, this will help you determine which model is best for you. Things to consider when making a purchase: 1) More pixels doesn't necessarily mean better pictures. 2) More or most expensive brand on the market doesn't guarantee more features, ease of use or better technology. 3) Also, consider tech support and customer service just in case you do have a problem with the camera.
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Summary: Amazing camera overall.
Review: I shopped around before buying this camera and finally bought it for the incredibly small size and sharp pictures. I have not been disappointed. The camera looks so sleek and small that people around you invariably comment on it. The buttons are intuitive and the small screen is incredibly sharp. I have a coolpix 950 at work and I can't believe it but the images off the s300 are sharper and the tones are more precise. In adddition the canon lenses are superior to Sony and Olympus and are rivaled only by larger Nikon cameras. My only regret is that the camera does not come in a 3 megapixel variety, but realistically, one almost never needs 3 megapixels for home use anyway. 8 x 10s are sharp and beautiful on the s300 using maximum pixelation and superfine mode. Needless to say a 128 mb CF card is a must. The 8 mb card this comes with is a joke! Also, if you use the display to shoot images and not the viewfinder you will need a spare battery. One more point; the s100 case does not fit this camera; canon makes a hard to find PSC 300 case for this camera which fits well, although it adds a tad too much bulk. Neverthelesss, you should get it otherwise the metal will scratch. I found the case, a battery, and a neck strap. My wife, who is not tech savvy, also loves this camera for it's size and ease of use. Although pricey, I think this camera is exceptionally well made and designed and worth the investment. All in all this is the hottest digital camera out there for good reasons: size and outstanding images!
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Summary: FANTASIC & TINY - YOU'LL ALWAYS HAVE IT WITH YOU!
Review: This is my third digital camera, and my hands down favorite! The Canon Powershot S300 is my idea of a perfect camera for the average "on the go" family. First, it's photos are top-rate, and require no touching up. Second, the camera is not much larger than a deck of playing cards, so you'll always have it with you; no more missing that special shot. Finally, it has a very nice optical zoom lens that permits a greater degree of creativity than many other cameras. You can create prints from these pictures, up to 8x10 (which is all most folks go up to anyway). Buy it - You'll love it.
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Summary: Everything you need is right in your pocket
Review: I used to own a Kodak DC240 (1.2 megapixel) digital camera and I always found that it was a real pain to lug the thing around wherever I went. It was too big and not quite advanced enough for my needs. Don't get me wrong, the DC240 is a good camera and is perfect for those of you that are new to the digital imaging field, but it just wasn't for me. I'd always heard that the Canon ELPHs were great for portability and their quality was usually above par. So, I started looking into them and the S300 really caught my eye. It has high-quality resolution and it's small enough to fit in the pocket of my cargo shorts/pants. Although, the price tag was a little hefty, I thought I would give it a shot due to the amount of positive things I've heard about it. I wasn't disappointed. The first thing I noticed when I removed the camera from its packaging was the rugged design. The entire camera is nearly completely encased in metal. Yes, folks, I'm talking real metal here. Not plastic, which shatters or cracks when dropped. The camera has a very solid-feeling design and I don't mean that it's necessarily "heavy".. I mean that when held in your hand, it feels as though it could take a good whack and keep on working... Which is good, considering that it doesn't come with any sort of case, just a wrist strap. The camera itself takes extremely crisp photography, which can be printed out into 8x10 inch prints, if you have a decent printer. And, thanks to the rechargable battery pack, you don't have to worry about shelling out cash every time you want to take some pictures. Overall, this is an excellent piece of equipment that will keep serving you for a long time. My only real complaint is that the memory card supplied with the camera (8MB) isn't worth a wooden nickel, as it only holds a few high-resolution photos. If I were you, I'd grab a 128MB card. It's well worth the extra investment.
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Summary: Small and convenient -- but ONLY in daylight!
Review: I bought this because I wanted a compact, fit-in-your-pocket camera, and it is that. The integrated lens cap is just great. But be warned -- this camera has a few significant (to me, anyway) limitations. First, it's basically only good as a snapshot camera in fairly bright light. It simply can't focus worth a darn unless there's a lot of light on the subject. This is particularly troublesome because you can't manually focus. Second, if you use reading glasses (as this 43-year-old reviewer does), then keep 'em around -- you need to decipher small icons on the small LCD to control the camera. (Better keep the manual handy too. Hmmm, those reading glasses and manual make the camera a big less portable.) Third, if you ever want to take closeups, then you've got to use the macro zoom function -- but after hours of trying, for the life of me I can't make it work worth a darn. That said, the camera IS quite nice for daylight shots. I'd be inclined to buy the underwater housing for it, but underwater shots are by their nature low-light. The battery charger is very cool -- the battery slips into a cartridge which plugs into the wall.
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Summary: A very nice update of the S100.
Review: I have been a dedicated S100 user since its release, and have really gotten my money's worth from that camera. It is not, however, a perfect camera, and the S300 attempts to address the major shortcomings. First of all, the new zoom is a 3:1 rather than the old 2:1, yielding a big improvement in utility. The S300 also adds a 30 second movie function, which once you master the download process, really adds new zip to your internet photo apps. Lastly, the new control wheel with embedded power switch works far better than the old recessed power button, which in my mind was a real problem with the S100. Now, the only question is, are these changes worth a 40% price premium?
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Summary: The Best of 2001
Review: If you want a digi cam at the moment this is the best choice. I have been reading hundreds of reviews of all the competitors before I bought the S300 (IXUS 300 in Europe). And they were correct. I didn't experience any problem with the cam, everything works fine or even better than I imagined. It is so easy to take pictures and delete them (something you have to do often, not because of the picture-quality but because you shoot so many pictures!). The most important thing for me was that the camera fitted in the pocket of my jeans. You can take it anywhere and don't need anything else. If you turn the flash off, you can make "silent shots" or videos which no one recognizes. This way, I shot great pictures of my teachers in class! But don't forget to order a 128mb Compact Flash card, IT IS USEFUL!
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