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Summary: Terrific camera size, picture quality is so-so
Review: I purchased this camera because a travel agent raved about it. The small size is the only advantage it has. Ocassionally, it performs well in the daytime. Picture quality isn't consistent. You have to hope and pray that you took a good picture. Where's the comfort in that? I recently noticed the picture quality at a wedding. A group of four people took the same shot and my pic turned out darker than the rest. The difference can be seen in many photos. My regret is not researching this camera before purchasing it. I guess I'm back to my old, clunky 35mm.
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Summary: Can't depend on it working when you want it to.
Review: I bought the Elph (at about twice the current price) for my wife and one for each of my three daughters! My wife's worked at first and then would work inconsistently (usually NOT just when you wanted the graduation picture, prom picture, etc.). I sent it into the company three times. The first time they couldn't find anything wrong, the second time they fixed something and charged me, the third time they couldn't find anything wrong. In the mean time my daughter's cameras started having the same problem--sometimes they would work and other times they wouldn't! I don't know what to do about it--I don't feel like shipping them in again as this didn't help. We now have four relatively expensive cameras that are undependable!!
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Summary: A Little Gem, With Some Problems, Not Canons Fault Though
Review: I have an Elph 2, its really a little gem, when I get some good photos back, I scan them in to my computer at 1200 dpi. Works great, I then make gorgeous 5 x 7 prints on my HP printer, the results are very pleasing. I did have an Elph 1 for about a week some time ago, the flash stuck, the viewfinder and the lens were not so great, the close up was a really insane procedure, Canon did listen to people, because the Elph 2 is a winner. APS in my opinion has some real problems, its not the cameras, its not the film, its the processing or even possibly the Picture Improvement business, the idea of APS and its features got to me from the beginning, I had a Kodak 3400 or 3700, dont remember, it turned out great photos, very consistently, and then it died. I then tried several very unsophisticated APS throwaways from Fuji, brought the exposed film to a 1 hour place in Manhattan and they sent it out, the results were amazing, razor sharp, great color and a consistent, kept this going untill I could not find Fuji APS throwaways anymore, then went back to normal aps cameras, same nonsense, some rolls great and some terrible, with the Elph 2 the results are excellent, but, there are times that I do get film back that is not so great, the problem with APS, is the processing, its horrible generally and the Picture Improvement does not help if the processor does not know what he is doing, my fuji throwaways had not PICT IMP, and results were superb, I still love my new Elph 2, wish I could I could get great developing, even Kodak is not consisten.
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Summary: Best APS Camera made
Review: Afew years ago I purchased an Elph I, I was not happy with it, even though it worked ok, the viewfinder was not clear, on shooting closeups you had to do some kind of weird thing to get up close which I can,t remember, the pop-up flash was going to break, it was a matter of time, mine broke in a week and I returned it to the store, the photos were not that good. When I ultimately saw the Elph 2, I could not keep my hands off it, a beautiful little camera, for APS I have yet to see one coompetitive camera doe better, the breaking flash is gone,the camera has a great viewfinder, an produces really great pictures, I love when people stop me and ask me what is that? Canon did a great job of upgrading the Elph 2, its biggest thing, its always there in your pocket, I love the thing.
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Summary: After a 6 months research I finally bought the Canon Elph 2
Review: So, with a 2 1/2 year old and a 1 month old child in the house and a dog, it was time for a new camera. I have a 7 year old Ricoh 80 zoom 35mm camera, which works great but since it's bulky, any time we go outside, no one wants to bring and carry the 35mm camera. I've been looking for a small, light weight camera which takes good quality pics under $250 for the passed 6 months, I even bought another 35mm, tried it and returned it back. APS is a new ball game to me, so I did alot of research. Elph 2 "IS" the smallest and the lightest camera I found, I kept looking around and saw it anywhere from ... to ... online and in stores. Finally I bought it in a store for ..., on sale. I figured if I don't like it, I can always return it back for a refund. After the first 15 pics delevoped by a local CVS store, here is what I concluded. All close, indoor shots, using red eye reduction, all ...! Every picture came out with bright red eyes, scarry! Indoor shots, further out came out good, not great. All outdoor shots, on a sunny day, some bright, some shady areas, all came out perfect, all crisp, nice bright colors, nice facial features, excellent background focus with good curve lines. The zoom is fast, all the camera features are easy to use, the size and weight of the camera is great, fits into my shorts pocket, now I end up taking in everywhere! I only had it for 1 week so far. Overall, outdoors are the best, which is the main reason I got this camera, for indoor, I'll keep using my older 35mm. So it's a keeper!
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Summary: Elph 2 Photo Quality is very Good
Review: I am a first time APS camera owner. Based upon my research prior to purchasing the Elph 2, my main concern was the quality of the prints produced by the camera. I read some reviews that stated the quality of the pictures was subpar. This is not true. Especially for the amatuer that is only looking to capture vacations and family events on film. The camera is easy to carry and operate. Overall I am very satisfied with my Elph 2 purchase.
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Summary: The Quintessential Gizmo
Review: Yo, Webophiles. Let us be succint, to the point. For lofty, wordy praises of this camera's oodles of marvelous features.... The camera has one major design flaw: the viewfinder. For some reason, the viewfinder view doesn't show all of the picture you're taking. At most distances, the viewfinder crops off about 14% of the entire border of your actual shot. Even stranger, during close-ups, the viewfinder view shifts upward about 20%. There is even a horizontal line imprinted in the viewfinder, to remind you where the "real" top border of the close-up photograph is. Also, the general view thru the viewfinder is irregularly blurred-- the focus appears uneven in certain areas. Odd, that a camera of such otherwise superb craftsmanship should be equipped with a faulty or cheap viewfinder. Maybe they ran out of cash when they got to that part, or it was Japanese New Year's and they were all hung over. As to its good points, let's also skip the photo quality. Who cares about the PICTURES it takes? Big deal. No, the Elph 2's most pleasant function by far is to be gloated over, fondled, and showed off to friends. The smooth, sleek little metal case, all those intricately machined and polished parts, the delicate whirr of film drive and motorized zoom lens, the inset buttons, the heft-- all this in an object the size and shape of a pack of cigarettes. If you actually do take pictures with it, make sure to do so in a crowded place such as a zoo or amusement park. This way, as many people as possible can observe and covet your nifty, feature-packed little gizmo.
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Summary: Forget The Rest -- This One's The Best
Review: GREAT CAMERA! I purchased this camera based totally on its size and "pocketability". After playing with it for a few weeks I've learned that it's quality is superb (all metal case), the controls are intuitive (the shutter is surrounded by the zoom lens and the rear of the camera contains a panel that monitors all vital functions of this great little camera). The photos are surprisingly clear for an APS camera, with three versatile formats controlled by a toggle switch adjacent to the eye piece. My only dislike about this camera is that the red-eye function is not as effective as it could be. Most indoor photos still have this problem when developed. Another small glitch not with the camera but with the photo processors is the IX date function does not always appear on the film when developed. I was told that not all processors use equipment that is compatible with the IX date function. Panoramic shots using 200 speed film (I personally prefer Fuji Nexia)are very clear with very little grain. Overall I'm very satisfied with this purchase. As a matter of fact, based upon my satisfaction with the APS ELPH2 I purchased a Digital Elph three weeks after this camera. The ELPH2 is a must have if you're looking for a moderately priced, quality point and shoot APS camera.
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Summary: Great to Take and produces Great Pictures
Review: I purchased the Elph 2 last March and have used it extensively at home and on vacation in Thailand and Tahiti. Its small, light, easy to use and produces just super photos. My Nikon Nikomat has been sitting on a shelf at home since I purchased the Elph 2. Red eye reduction could be better and more telephoto magnification would be good. All in all I'm glad I bought the camera and recommend it to all.
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Summary: Perfect
Review: lighweight, compact, terrific resolution. I took this to Venice and london, and the pics were excellent. I've thrownaway my SLR and all the lends. This simply outdoes an SLR for simplicity and functionality.
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