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Summary: Point and Click Only Smaller
Review: I got my PowerShot S110. Its the perfect point and click digital camera. I dont mind not having 3x Optical zoom, although that would be nice, but how often are you going to be out of range where you would require 3x optical and use it? The image quality is great and the Flash is brighter then my Powershot S20 (3.3 mega pixel camera thats quite a bit larger)
I wanted a highly portable camera and this is certianly it.
The 8mb card isnt much but since the media is so cheap I Decided to go for the gusto and get a 128mb card which is way more then enough so its all good.
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Summary: Portable, full featured, easy-to-use -- A fabulous camera.
Review: The world of digital cameras is a confusing one for the average consumer. What brand should I buy? What are mega-pixels? How much memory do I need? Can I connect it to my home computer? Fortunately, there's the Canon PowerShot S110, one of the best consumer digital cameras on the market. It's portable (the size of a deck of cards), durable, very easy-to-use and takes professional quality pictures (2.1 mega-pixels). Even at the camera's lowest resolution, 640x480, snapshots look of film-quality. Moreover, it's a cinch to connect the camera to your computer. But portability and mega-pixels are not the only things to look for. The PowerShot S110 powers on in a mere 3 to 4 seconds -- unlike most digital cameras -- allowing the user to take pictures at a moment's notice. In addition, the camera boasts an easy-to-navigate on-screen menu -- again, unlike most digital cameras -- so that you can view your snapshots and change settings on the fly. Overall, the PowerShot S110 is a very good value. It comes with all the features that you need, and all the gadgetry that you crave: all at a reasonable price. I highly recommend it. (One note: the PowerShot S110 comes with about 8 MB of memory, meaning that you can store in the camera about 4-8 high-resolution photos or about 32-35 low-resolution photos. I recommend upgrading to 64 MB when you have the chance.)
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Summary: Small but Powerfull
Review: I have owned the PowerShot S100, identical to the S110 without the mpeg feature, for nearly eight months, and it's truly amazing. But I'll say this, the camera has the ability to produce stunning pictures that push the technical limitations if its design, however you need to know what your doing. Learning isn't difficult, unlike film camera's in which you must pay for the film, pay to have it developed (whether you do it yourself or not) and wait an extended amount of time to see the result, digital offers you the ability to learn by trial and error in a short period of time. The unparalleled part is that you can experiment with different settings in an environment and see the results instantly, making slight adjustments until you like the result. When you have finally learned what the camera can and cannot do, have improved your own artistic ability and honed your powers of observation and awareness of your environment, the true fun begins...Once your ready, you can turn off the LCD display and flash, and have nearly unlimited shooting times off one battery. I have taken as many as 148 pictures on a single charge, and could probably do more if use of the LCD is further restrained. Ignore the manual and the software; the PowerShot's can take any size Compact Flash card. There is only one beaf, and it can be a disaster... Canon includes a software program called ZoomBrowser EX, it's a very convient program to download, sort, and archive your photos. There are better programs, but this one includes an interface with the camera that allows you to change internal settings, list functions, and monitor settings. It's works flawlessly with just a few pictures, but when you get up around 5000 like myself (don't laugh, it doesn't take long, buy a CD-ROM burner if you don't have one already) it can turn on you in a heartbeat. So I'll include just a few tips I have learned, but it will all depend on your software version, your computer hardware, and how much you push the software to give up the goods. Make sure you sort ALL your photo's into folder's, name them whatever you want, but you must break up the pictures, you cannot dump 800 pictures into the main folder and expect the program to function long. The slide show feature will prove this time and time again. It had caused me to reinstall the program half a dozen times before I understood what NOT to do. When viewing a slide show, select an entire folder from a main folder, do not select individual pictures unless you keep it under 40 or so, it will lock up and it will kill the program. If you do it by mistake and it looks like it's locked up, leave it, let it run for hours if you have to, it sometimes will recover. But if you stop it, it may not start again. Now, you don't lose your pictures, just the ability to view them in ZoomBrowser. You can rebuild from scratch, but it takes time. Just be patient with the software, don't push it, and keep lots of hardcopy backups.
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Summary: Perfect Ski Camera
Review: I wanted a small, easy to use camera to replace the 35mm point-and-shoot I usually carry in my jacket while on ski trips. The S110 has some great features for skiing: 1) The size. Fits easily in an inside jacket pocket. 2) The movie option. Ok, the resolution is pretty poor and you can't zoom but it's fun to get somebody blasting out of a chute -- 15 seconds of video is fine for this. It doesn't replace a video camera, but a few clips along with still pictures is great. Audio is good enough to catch skier comments as they pass by. Also, unlike with a bulky video camera, people don't know that you're "filming". 3) The "stitch" option to take panoramic pictures. I was impressed by both the S110's sliding window and the PC software that combined the images to create a single panoramic image. 4) Haven't wiped out yet, but the camera _seems_ rugged enough to take some jostling. 5) Video output to hook up to the TV in the condo -- most cameras have this. 6) The LCD is bright enough to see on a bright day. Other cameras in this price range may have these features. I tried a Kodak DX3215 for a day and found it to be a good camera, but lacking in most of the areas above. The S110 negatives are the price, a 2X optical zoom instead of a 3X, and the included 8MB flash (you will probably want at least 32MB). I find that I am often disappointed with technology, but this is one of the few electronic items I own that I would immediately purchase again if it were stolen/lost/broken.
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Summary: Best value for the features, size, and quality
Review: I was deciding between the Canon S110 and the Nikon Coolpix 775. I was looking for a digital camera to take snapshots to replace my current APS camera.
Size and speed (the speed between shots) were the most important factors for me. The Nikon was slightly larger, and slower than the Canon. I compared actual images created by the two cameras and I found the Canon to be slightly sharper and better looking overall.
I am a "serious amature" photographer, and this is my first foray into digital. I feel that film offers much better quality than any 2 megapixel camera ever could, but I think for snapshots, which I generally scan and post to the web anyway, this camera is the way to go.
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Summary: Ease of use
Review: My wife gave me the Canon Powershot S110 for Christmas, and I couldn't be more please with it. I am not a techie or camera buff, but was able to use it immediately, as to most features, load the software on my office computer (Windows 2000) and transfer the images to Zoom, the software Canon supplies. I was up and running in no time at all! (I did have a problem, yet unsolved, on my home computer, running Win98). I'd recommend this camera to anyone, for home or office/business use. It's a 2.1 mpixel. I was glad to receive it, although not the "latest" 3,4 or 5 mpixel. It is more than adequate for my use, is small, can slip into a jacket or even a suit/sport coat pocket.
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Summary: So Glad I Bought This One!
Review: I've only used it a day (Christmas present for the mrs., but of course I need to use it extensively in order to demonstrate to her how it works, right?) but already I am very happy with this camera. Picture quality using the auto setting is excellent; it feels solidly built; the instruction manual at first appears lengthy but it is well-written and to the point. As for hooking to a USB, I bought a SanDisk compact flash reader that Windows 98 recognized and installed without a hitch. Also, it saves the camera batteries by downloading pictures via the reader instead of the camera. .... I did a lot of research (consumer and pro reviews) before making a purchase and am so glad I chose the Canon. I agree with the other 5-star ratings - you won't go wrong with this one!
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Summary: Great camera, terrible instruction manual, lacks case
Review: This is a very good camera. Its size is perfect for people who like to travel light and the quality of the pictures is excellent. The instruction manual is frequently difficult to understand, and I believe that, for the price, Canon might well throw in a simple case. The lack of one is not only annoying but also endangers the camera.
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Summary: Outstanding Value
Review: After comparing the comparable Sony P50, I chose the Canon Elph because of size and quality of pictures. This little monster is unbelievable. Having owned an Elph 35mm that I purchased a couple of years ago, I knew the great value of small size and quality pictures. Never having owned a digital before, I wanted to do my homework. I compared the Sony to the Elph S110, and found the Elph takes clearer pictures, and is a breeze to upload to your computer. A little difficulty at first toward the end of the installation process, but once I resolved the problem, it was a breeze. Fun to carry, so small it fits into any pocket. Also the battery charges fairly quickly and last longer than I've ever needed. Suggestion, turn the LCD off when you shoot most pics and your battery will last longer. Buy an extra 64mb's of memory. It's fairly cheap ... and holds a boat load of med. resolution pics, more than you can use. Great value for great price.
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Summary: Fantastic!!
Review: I didn't even have the camera for a whole day and I'm already amazed by how well it performs. The size of the camera is incredible. There were a few things that concerned me before purchasing this camera that I read from other reviews (like it taking a few seconds to take a picture and the flash not being powerful). I think it takes the picture fast. You hold the button down half way when preparing to take the picture (it focuses in on subject) and then press it all the way down when ready, and BAM!, the flash goes off and takes the picture. Also it has a powerful flash. You can't expect it to light up the entire city from this little guy, but I took a picture indoors with the lights off and the flash made it look like the lights were on. I can't wait to use all the other features that the camera comes with!!
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