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Summary: This is a good camera, but...
Review: I'd been waiting for the five megapixel version of the elph to come out, but after a bit of research I have some advice; buy the four megapixel version instead. Canon's been having problems putting five megapixels on such a small sensor like the ones used on the S50 and S500 (they use the same sensor). Check out the online review at dcresource(dotcom). Why buy a five megapixel when you get better image quality and smaller file sizes with the 4MP version of the same camera? I ended up buying a brand spankin' new S45 on closeout from Amazon for 2/3 of what these sell for.I decided to get the S45 instead of the S400 so I could have a camera that I would grow into and one that allows shooting in RAW mode. I haven't been disappointed, I love my camera. Let the members of the upgrade of the month club have their new 5MP toy, and be waiting to take their "old" camera off their hands, or buy a new one at a fire sale price.
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Summary: EASY AND FUN
Review: This product is light, compact and easy to use. It is great for active people and easily tucks into a pocket, purse or diaper bag. I prefer the viewfinder over the screen display but love that it has both. Recommend buying another battery (not much warning) and definately another card because of the file sizes (I got a 512 MB). Don't forget a card reader if you need one. At this point, I have not used the enclosed software. I bought the camera immediately before an unexpected trip and am using another program just because I already knew it. Two of my friends have already bought the same camera. My last digital was an early Nikon Coolpix which always seemed to have trouble. This Canon has run smoothly since Day 1 and has taken about 1400 pictures in the last 6-7 months. The camera is easy enough for a 4 year old to take a picture and has plenty of options for a non-professional adult photographer.
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Summary: One Year of Great Pictures, but Many Limitations
Review: I have been meaning to give this camera a fair review since I bought it last spring, so I spent some time trying all of the features and testing its limitations. While this and most similar digital cameras take some very clear shots, there are too many cases where digital distortion and blurred photos are the result of the current state of digital camera technology. I bought this camera over some less expensive models in hopes to take advantage of the many manual features the camera has to offer. Most highly of these, I looked forward to manual focus. As far as I'm concerned, this feature is just not worth the frustration of using. The same goes for some of the other manual settings available on the camera. It's much easier to get a great picture using the manual controls on the standard 35mm camera. While I'm very happy with this camera for it's quality in construction and ease of general use, I don't reccommend this camera for those who are interested in the manual features. If you find a comparible digital camera without the manual settings, I would choose that one instead. If you want control over your pictures, either buy a digital camera over $1000 or stick to the trusty 35mm for the time being. You could always get a cheaper digital camera on the side for quick picture taking.
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Summary: LOVE MY S50!!!
Review: I did extensive research before buying my S50. Canon has wonderful picture quality and the S50 is GREAT. Other reviewers are correct, the sliding door is a little less than perfect. Don't let that keep you from purchasing it. Picture quality is superb. Auto mode works great and the manual settings are numerous. I have been more than pleased with the quality. You do need to purchase a larger CF card, but that is common with digital cameras. What are you waiting for?? this is a lot of camera for the $400 price range. BUY IT!!
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Summary: I was going to buy the Sony...
Review: I was going to buy the Sony 3MP digital camera for my first digital camera purchase. My friends liked theirs. Instead, I let the Wolf (Ritz) camera store salesman talk me into the Canon S50. I'm so glad I bought the Canon! The picture quality is far superior to the Sony and even the 8X10 pictures I have printed are exquisite! I have taken pictures ranging from the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean at Cabo San Lucas to closeups of people indoors and out and the quality is excellent - better than my 35 mm film camera. The camera is light and portable and easy to use. On the Auto setting, it really is point-and-click. I have to confess, I haven't read the two inch thick instruction manual yet though I am looking forward to learning more about its features. In the meantime - I am getting great shots and enjoying the camera! I strongly recommend the 256K memory card and an extra battery.
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Summary: Backup For My Canon Rebel Digital
Review: I love my Canon Rebel Digital but sometimes it's just to large to carry so I purchased the Canon S50 as my "fun" camera. I wanted another camera that used the Compact Flash media and after a lot of research, I decided upon the S50. It's a lot of value in a small package. You cannot go wrong with this camera especially at the Amazon price. What made the deal even better was Amazon's service. I placed my order on Sunday using the free shipping expecting to wait a week or more to receive the camera. Imagine my surprise when it was deliverd on Thursday...just 4 days wait. Great job Amazon!
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Summary: S400 vs S50 - What a dilemma!
Review: I own a 10D which I absolutely love and was getting tired of using my old Olympus Epic (a GREAT film camera) and was looking for a good digital point and shoot. My two major candidates were the S400 and the S50. I was unfortunately disappointed in the S400's ability to focus reliably and produce good sharp well saturated pictures while the S50 performed like a champ. If you follow the photography boards at all you realize that this is a fairly common dilemma - the S400 vs the S50. The S50 offers excellent manual controls while the S400 is significantly smaller without any manual control whatsoever other than exposure compensation. I LOVED the look of the S400, but unfortunately it was too small for my large hands and I either couldn't hold it steady or the darn thing wouldn't focus properly even though I set the focus mode on just the center focus square would should have given me substantially more focus control. This camera is simply beautiful, but for me it just wasn't producing the excellent results I've gotten with the S50. The S50 offers considerably more user controls than does the S400. I could have lived without all the manual controls since I own the 10D and since this camera was primarily for my wife. But I couldn't live without reliable focusing. Several have pointed out that since the S400 is so small it will always be with you whereas the S50 would be less likely to be carried along because of its increased size. I'm not sure that I buy this argument since I wouldn't carry either camera in my pocket. I'm well aware of the glowing reports re the S400 and I sincerely wish it had worked out for me since I love the form and size factor, but at the end of the day picture quality was WAY more important to me than absolute smallness and the S50 just performed better for me. ON the form and size factor alone the S400 gets the nod, but on the more important function front the S50 just worked better for me. I am a huge fan of the Canon cameras and I would advise anyone looking for a camera, whether a point and shoot or a DSLR to carefully consider the Canon line since, in my opinion, it is currently the state of the art.
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Summary: Value for money
Review: Excellent camera. Have used it for about three months now. Bunch of cool features. I prefer this to the G5 and G3 because of buttons at wrong places in those. I am sure quality G5 pictures are much better. This camera suits use by all members of the family better.
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Summary: Good All Around Camera
Review: I was scouting for a dicital camera for a few weeks, did some research and asked some friends. After thorough thinking, I decided to get the S50 or the IXUS 400.. both are good and came highly recommended. I went for the S50 because of the 5 Mega Pixel plus its just the right size (not too small like the s400). Resolution is good and it is easy to use. Quality of the pictures are superb and the price is perfect. Canon is known for quality so I went for it. Thought of Sony but when I tried it, it was not really good. If you want to spend just $400 for a good camera, go for the S50.
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Summary: I love my little S50!
Review: I've had my Canon S50 for about three months now, and I am still discovering new features that make it even more endearing.
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