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Summary: Nice camera
Review: Takes great pictures - I get comments on the good quality of the photos. I do get more red-eye than I expected. The size is wonderful, because I can put it in my purse. I often wish it would take the pictures faster so I could get those split-second shots (I suppose the auto-focusing takes time). The zoom is adequate, especially considering how small the camera is. I've heard that APS photos are grainier than 35 mm but I haven't noticed it myself. Great camera.
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Summary: Take It Anywhere and Everywhere!
Review: I had a 35 mm point-and-shoot camera for years that rarely saw the light of day. It was a nice one, too -a Leica. I didn't use it because it was too big. If I wanted to lug a camera bag with me somewhere, I took my SLR system. But if I just wanted a camera that would fit in my purse or pocket, a 35 mm point-and-shoot is too big. So I sold my Leica and bought the Canon Elph 2. I chose it because it was the smallest and the most iconic-looking APS camera that I could find. I bought the Elph for it's size, and I didn't expect it to take the greatest pictures, only to enable me to take pictures in situations where I previously would not have had a camera with me. Shortly after I got the camera, I went on vacation. I took my Elph everywhere that my 35 mm SLR system would not go. And I used it for everything that I wanted snapshots of, as I was shooting slide with my other camera. I had three rolls processed when I got home. And I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the pictures! Everything was perfectly exposed, the flash was more powerful than it looked, the grain on the 4x6 and 4x7 prints was fine. I had some great-looking shots. Pictures of a sunny beach and the interior of a restaurant came out equally well. I even got one taken through glass of the town lit up at night that came out decently. When I bought the camera I didn't think that I would find the "H" format very useful, but I was wrong. The slightly wider view of the 4x7 "H" prints were some of my favorites. I use the "H" format frequently now. I suggest resisting the urge to stick to the classic "C" format.The Elph 2 does have some drawbacks, many of them inherent to such a small camera and film format. APS negatives are small and don't withstand much enlargement without showing grain. I use 400 ISO film, and the grain on the 4x6 and 4x7 prints is only slight and is fine for snapshots. I've never used the 800 ISO film, which would have more grain, so I can't say if it produces acceptable prints or not. The slower films, i.e. 100 ISO and 200 ISO, have finer grain, so those should be fine. I recommend against using the panorama format with APS cameras because the small APS negatives really cannot withstand that much enlargement. The panoramics are grainy. The only issues I have with the Elph 2, specifically, are: The viewfinder isn't very good -but they never seem to be in small cameras, and I've seen much worse in 35 mm point-and-shoots. And I would have preferred that the lens zoom out more. The Elph 2 only zooms out to the equivalent of 58 mm on a 35 mm camera, so you have to get pretty close to people, in particular. The newer Elph Z3 zooms out further, but is a significantly larger camera and, in my view, not as attractive. I prefer the Elph 2 for its smaller size, but you might want to check out the Elph Z3 as well. Canon makes an accessory silver neck chain for use with all of their Elph cameras. It's a great convenience to have the camera around your neck at social events, while playing with your kids, anytime you might want to literally point-and-shoot. And it saves you from having to hold onto the camera all the time. I love the neck chain!
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Summary: Snapshot marvel
Review: If the 1st photography rule is to "keep a camera handy," this is the answer. My Elph2 goes The sunny beach, the shady forest, the cloudy mountains, even the dimly lit pub. It has captured a myriad of moments because it was small and tough enough to go where it had to, and I have been able to share those moments with others. Have shot every speed, brand and type of APS film made and they all work great, even well enough for poster enlargements. If this one ever dies--doubtful--it'll be replaced by another Elph.
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Summary: ZOOM
Review: I would like this camera alot better if it zoomed more. When i got this camera i expected it to zoom. It dosnt zoom very much but the picture quality is great for it's size. If you plan on doing close up photography this is the camera for you.
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Summary: ZOOM
Review: I would like this camera alot better if it zoomed more. When i got this camera i expected it to zoom. It dosnt zoom very much but the picture quality is great for it's size. If you plan on doind close up photography this is the camera for you.
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Summary: APS = mediocre
Review: The sleek, tiny size of this APS camera is what made me purchase it after my 35mm camera broke. However, after going through over 6 rolls hoping each one will turn out better than the last, experimenting with different film (kodak,fuji and various speeds), lighting (indoor, outdoor, sunshine, cloudy), and developing sites, I have yet to develop a set where the pictures are not grainy. I am now looking into going back to the 35mm, more specifically a Minolta or Olympus.
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Summary: Looks great, pictures grainy :(
Review: I bought the Elph2 as a Mothers' Day gift for my wife. She had always wanted a small film camera. I usually take my Sony Mavica or Minolta Maxxum to snap pics, but I figured it's about time I quit hauling those around everywhere.
We first used the Elph2 on vacation in the FLorida Keys. Lots of sun and surroundings for nice pics. Well, we used the film that came w/ the camera, I think 100, maybe 200. All the pics look grainy, in light, or not. Well, my wife went and bought a box of 5 rolls/200, oh no. So I had to take all of those pictures(for her sake) Now I have 400 in there, hoping they will be better. I have read through the manual thoroughly, so I know how to operate it correctly. I really hope the pictures improve with film speed, or I will be returning the camera.
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Summary: small=bad
Review: I've used 2 different types of film, about 12 rolls (in 6 months), 1hr and regular developing, all the different modes/zoom available and at least 4 different developing locations and EVERY SINGLE SOLITARY picture I've taken with this camera looks [bad]. I have seen worse pictures, but for as much as this camera costs, I would've expected better. Color tones are drastically off and the photos have dark shadows toward the outer edge of the pictures. I used it to take pictures of my 4 month old son; in the hospital, first trip home, first 3 months of life...very important pictures right? They ALL look bad. My son's skin tone is too red and the pretty pale blue clothes/blankets I got for him don't look so pretty in the pictures. This Camera is good for travel and appearances, but bad for pictures.
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Summary: I love it hanging on my pants....
Review: Small, stylish, clear and sharp pictures! Highly recommended. Belt clip-feels like a large pager. You won't be sorry.
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Summary: THE BEST IN THE WEST !!!
Review: IT IS SO GREAT TO USE ITS HARD MEDAL COVER AND IT'S VERY DURABLE AND CAN EASILY FIT IN YOUR POCKET.
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