5 comments about Canon Sureshot Classic 120 Zoom 35mm Camera.

1. I was shopping for point and shoot camera and after comparing zillions of cameras settled on this. The only other camera that compares with the Canon Sure Shot Classic 120 is the Olympus Stylus Zoom 115 and above. I have been using this for 6 months now and pictures are *very* sharp and have *very good* contrast. Here are the pros and cons of this camera

   Pros>
   1. Solid styling, feel and "retro" Look. Correct size for a point and shoot.
   2. 7 Preset modes (macro, portrait, action, spot, night, auto and personal) with a big and easy dial to choose between them - No more fiddling with small buttons.
   3. Small buttons for people who like to fiddle with small buttons - you can personalize your picture taking and make the camera "remember" it.
   4. Active as well as passive autofocus (active autofocus doesnt work on subjects more than 20 feet away. Passive autofocus doesnt work well in low light and low contrast. Together they must make a difference). Timer so you too can be in the picture.
   5. Portrait and macro modes are simply amazing! If you are thinking of a camera just for portraits and closeup shots, forget other cameras. Buy this.
   6. Focussing is the fastest among the cameras I have handled. Its almost instant.

   This beauty however has its cons too
   Cons>
   1. Night mode *NEEDS* a tripod. However with a tripod results are breathtaking.
   2. The pop out flash needs some getting used to. I found myself obstructing it many times.
   3. The battery cover is weird. you have to be careful with it.
   4. The lens protection (though it has not caused problems for me) could have been a bit better.
   5. The zoom buttons are okay - but can be better designed.
   
   
   The reason working against Olympus were - Olympus has flaky zoom mechanism. Canon's zoom motor and mechanism are solid - the telescoping portion is made of metal. Olympus has slow focussing when compared to Canon. The Viewfinder in olympus is dim and tiny - though subsequent models have improved it.
   
   
   The pros of Olympus are - better placed flash. Solid clamshell design that protects the lens as well as makes the camera splashproof. Canon's lens cover though adequate is not as good as the clamshell.
   
   
   To sum up - if you need zoom, active as well as passive autofocus, preset modes for the beginner, good viewfinder, self timer, fast focusing, good feel, styling and size for *THIS* price - you cannot go wrong with this camera.




2. This camera took incredible pictures of my doberman in the snow, tho he was running literally as fast as he could when the pictures were shot. There was absolutely NO blur. And the pictures display images exactly as i saw them through my own eyes- perfect color and sharpness. It must be the best camera in it's class.

   Like other cameras, it has imperfections. Here's what I found:

   *Although I had no trouble with red-eye WHATSOEVER, a few of the pictures I took indoors had glare over some peoples' eyes.

   * Flash is only good for images up to about 7 feet away in the dark( i.e. darkest night time).

   *what I saw was not always what i got: when i looked through the lens I saw a big, beautiful christmas tree. When I looked at the photograph, I daw the bottom of it. Maybe I need to read the manual some more to learn how to avoid this.

   The good outweighs the bad by so much, the bad is insignificant unless compared to an SLR.

   * no redeye
   *In half-descent lighting, photos turned out with quality of perfect potraits- no kidding. The images appear literally as I saw them through my own eyes

   * the camera adjusts to new lighting in an instant
   *the camera has an all-metal shell- very durable
   * the battery has almost full life although I have shot 5 rolls of film and took my sweet time making each photo, leaving the camera on for a significant amount of time often
   * it looks very cool and unique, and has caption and date-printing options and more altogether than I am familiar with, not to mention a nice display screen that reveals battery power, number of photos taken with the present roll of film and the mode it is in
   * the zoom is FABULOUS ( not slow or noisy)
   * This camera is uncomplicated to use and this is an extroardinary price. No doubt this is the best camera for this price.
   * takes fantastic pictures of moving objects. WOW!
   * for people who, like me, don't like manuals, you can switch it on automode and and use the camera without ever peeping at the manual( as i did the first few months i had the camera). All you have to do is zoom for desired view, press shutter button down halfway first to adjust the camera to the lighting. Then, CLICK! Beautiful..............

   This is the best Christmas present I have ever gotten. NO matter how high your expectations from this camera are, I think it will at least meet them.




3. I've had this camera for over a year and continue to love it. When I bought it, I was looking for a small, automatic camera, with a good zoom. I have an SLR which I love, but wanted a camera I wouldn't mind throwing into my bag 'just in case.'

   The photo quality is excellent, particularly for portraits (this camera takes especially nice photos of the 'I've got my arm around my friend and am holding the camera to take a picture of the two of us' variety). Although the zoom is long, there is very little distortion, and photos are always crisp.

   Unlike one of the other reviewers, I have found quity a bit of red-eye when I use the flash, and it sometimes take the camera a second to 'auto-focus.' But those are my only complaints.




4. I would give this camera five stars if not for the fact that I've had to send it in for repairs three times in the 2.5 year that I've owned it. When it works, the Canon Sureshot takes incredible pictures. The zoom and flash are great, and I am especially fond of the red-eye feature. However, my camera kept having this weird problem where it would rewind film when I was in the middle of the roll, and then I'd try to put a new roll in and it would rewind the film again. Each time that happened, I had to take it in for repairs. I was lucky that I lived close to a Canon repair facility at the time, otherwise I would have been really ticked about having to pay to ship my camera to them so many times. The repair people were really nice about everything and my camera has been working well for almost ten months now (knock on wood! I'm sure that will change as soon as I post this review). My next camera will NOT be a Canon, however. I've learned my lesson.



5. I had this camera until we moved and the moving company that was hired to move our belongings had a dishonest employee...to make a long story short my camera was stolen. I have been looking and looking for another to replace it and I have tried all kinds of other cameras. No other camera I have ever owned has taken better pictures! I give it 5 Stars all the way!

5 comments about Canon EOS Rebel Ti 35mm SLR Quartz Date Camera (Body Only--No Lens).

1. I love this camera. I am not a professional photographer. I use my camera to have fun. I have taken over a dozen rolls of film and they all turned out great. I have never owned a SLR camera until now, but I will from now on. This one is very easy to use. I did get the deal with the case and all, but I paid only $368. As for the comment about making more money, every store has sales. Sometimes you hit them, sometimes you don't. My pictures (of my newborn son) are priceless and I am so glad they were taken with this camera instead of another.



2. I had my Cannon rebel G stolen on Chrismas, so for a replacement I have been Eying the new Cannon Ti. Every store I've looked at sells this model for $300, and up. It comes with the smaller 35-80mm Lens, and thats it. I was very happy with this package deal, because it came with a better len's 27-90mm( Nice Close ups!), Camera bag, 2 batteries, cleaning kit, Mini tripod, and a role of film! On top of that it was free to ship! The camera itself is beautiful, a nice step up from my stolen Rebel G!



3. I have been looking at this camera for the past few days and then today I look and the price went up $17, that's lame.



4. When buying a SLR camera, you likely intend to purchase additional lenses and/or flashes to build a system (if not, maybe a point and shoot would be better). Canon has an awesome line of flashes, lenses, and other accessories for their bodies. Sadly they all add up to quite an expense, so buying a body at the lower end, such as this one, can allow you to spend more on lenses, which ultimately contribute much more to the final product (only your own abilities exceed them in impact). The difference between this body and some of Canon's higher end ones is minimal for most users (bodies costing 2-4 times as much are metal, sealed from the weather, and may focus quicker, but few really need any of this). This camera leaves few feautures out (especially when compared to competing brands' cameras in this price range), and you can build a wonderful system around it. If you ever do develop a need for a fancier model, you will have learned a whole lot from this body and will have a collection of lenses and flashes to continue to use.



5. Canon EOS Rebel Ti 35mm SLR Kit w/ 28-90mm Lens
   I absolutely LOVE this camera. It takes GREAT pictures. It is lightweight and durable. The price is very reasonable. This is the best camera that I have ever had. I have taken many pictures with this camera and received tons of compliments on the pictures that I have taken with it. AWESOME camera.

5 comments about Canon Sure Shot 105S Zoom 35mm Camera.

1. I dropped and broke my old (1970s) Canon AE1-Program two weeks before my daughter's wedding. I read Consumer Reports camera section and then checked a local camera shop to make sure this was what I wanted in a modern camera and was indeed a best buy. We shot nine rolls of film at the wedding. All turned out great except for some night shots and that was my fault. I properly set it for nighttime but too late realized that the night setting slows the shutter speed and so I got some movement of people and lights. In the future I will use that setting only when there is no subject or lights movement. The Sure Shot is very easy to load and shoot, has an excellent flash, has adjustments for special use. The auto focus feature is a delight. My old camera had a zoom lens and I was worried this one might not be as good. Not to worry, it works great. The camera has several special features that I look forward to using for portraits and nature photos. I am happy with the camera and would buy it again.



2. This camera is great for everyday use. The pictures are very clear and easy to take. All the different modes on the back of the camera take a little getting used too, but otherwise, it's taken great pictures. I've never had any problems.



3. After doing a bit of research, I decided to buy this camera. After 6 months and dozens of rolls of film, I'd have to say this was NOT a good buy for me.

   First, I'll admit the outdoor shots are wonderful! Very full of color -- very vibrant -- the only reason this camera is getting its 3 starts.

   Unfortunately, I'm extremely disappointed in the quality of the prints that I have taken indoors. My indoor shots are lacking much of the vibrancy that I see in the outdoor shots. And the red-eye feature... it stinks! I use red-eye reduction 99% of the time when indoors, and 95% of my indoor pics have horrible red eye! I have compared this with other pics I have taken at the same time with another cheaper Kodak camera, and the pics taken with the SureShot are definitely of lesser quality -- both in red eye reduction and color/crispness.

   On another note... This camera does have a number of features. The display on the back of the camera where these can be manipulated is easy to use. My complaint here is that the "dial" can easily be moved. So, putting the camera in my purse or handling it has sometimes turned the dial to an unwanted setting.




4. I love my Canon. I'd marry it if it weren't against God's law.



5. I bought this camera in July 2003. It stopped working October 2003. To be more specific, the display on the back went on the fritz. Canon suggested we remove the battery & try to reset the memory. No luck. So I will be sending it in for a warranty repair. I'll let you know how I make out.
   Well, it cost [$$$] to ship it to Canon. Now they want [$$$] to fix it. [...] So I don't recommend this camera nor will I replace it with a Canon.

3 comments about Canon EOS IX Lite 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only).

1. This camera is great. It is the easiest thing in the world to use. Everything is automatic so you don't have to be a pro to use it and it still takes great pictures.



2. I think this camera, although not Canon's best, is a very good and very well priced camera. Weather you into indoors or outdoors photography, this camera will do both jobs just as well. So for all those of you on a bit of lower budget or not quite ready for a super high-tech, top of the line SLR's I suggest this camera very highly! Take it from me, with this camera I won three embassy photography contests.



3. This camera is good and great for people who want to learn photography

5 comments about Canon EOS Elan 7 E 35mm SLR Camera (Body Only).

1. For the record, I have been using this camera for over 2 years now and I shoot mainly nature and people.

   The Canon Elan 7E/EOS30 is a fantastic all around camera for beginners/intermediate photographers.

   At the time of buying this camera, there was a confusion whether to choose the rebel or the elan 7E. I would very strongly recommend anyone to consider buying the intermediate Elan 7 as compared to the basic rebel. The rebel has a very "plasticky" feel to it and if I remember correctly, there is a single knob to set both the aperture and the shutter speed. Once you move away from shooting it as point and shoot, you will realize that the single knob can get incredibely irritating.

   As for the "E" i.e. eye focus, I never really used it too much but am planning to shortly. So you can save some money by getting the Elan 7, if you so wish since the Eye feature is essentially just a gimmick. Now I also wish I had got the date feature, since down the road it might be an useful tool. (say, 40 yrs, from now, you want to know when the picture was taken ;) )

   The most wonderful thing about the ELan 7E is that it allows you to grow with it...It offers a whole bunch of features, that I think will take you from a beginning stage (point and shoot) to a more advanced stage (total manual) phase. After shooting over 20 rolls of film and slide, I still find myself reading the manual and noting down some new feature to try out on my next roll.

   Small piece of advice for beginners.. I realize now that the money you spend on lenses might be worth almost more than the money you spend on the camera. Coz even the best camera cannot produce a decent picture with a bad lens. I would strongly recommend avoiding the standard lens(28-90mm, I think) that comes bundled with it (even if the total package is cheap). I bought the body separate and then a canon 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 lens and I have never regretted the decision. Its a relatively sharp lens at both ends and is always mounted on my camera for shooting almost anything. If you are on a tight budget get the Canon 50 mm 1.8 II which sells in most shops for under $100. I am now slowly saving up for a L series lens.

   Besides the usual preset options like portrait,landscape,closeup,sports,night mode,the Elan 7E offers a whole bunch of features that I found really useful. Here are some of them,

   1) Depth of field preview button.
   2) DEP (depth of field AE) - this really helps if your lens does not have a distance scale (like the 28-105mm). Say for e.g., you need to preset the depth of scale from 0 to infinity, this feature helps you to achieve that effect without the distance scale on your lens.
   3) AE lock
   4) Exposure compensation - you can set the exposure compensation upto + or - 2 stops in half stop increments and you can do it without taking your eyes of the viewfinder.
   5) Auto exposure bracketting - for those really important pictures that you dont want to miss :)
   6) bulb exposures - allows you to have as long a exposure as you want. I found this really useful. I hear that some cameras have limitations on how long they can be exposed. (RS - 60E3 shutter release cable is really useful for this)
   7) multiple exposures
   8) mirror lockup etc etc etc.

   The built in flash suffices for all my needs. Lots of people in this website recommend the battery pack, but I would suggest anyone buying this camera to first check it out themselves. I find the grip good enough for me.

   All in all, I just love this camera. I have been having great fun for past 2 yrs with it and am confident of having lots more fun for few more years at least and I dont think you will get a better performance for this price...If you have the money, just get it & start shooting !!

   Strengths:
   1) Solid feel and good looks
   2) Enough bells and whistles to keep you curious and interested for quite some time.
   3) focussing point selection with seven focussing points (auto or manual)
   4) whole bunch of lenses to choose from
   5) built in flash
   6) Rugged build - have used extensively in real hot weather(AZ) as well as sub zero temperatures (MI)
   7)Relatively light and compact.
   8)Best price/performance ratio

   Weaknesses:
   1) I feel an LCD would have been invaluable tool to have during low-lit situations
   2)Lack of spot metering - this is one feature I would have loved to use.
   3)Auto focus fails to activate when you try to shoot closeups(macros), cloudy landscapes or under low light situations

   4) Depth of field preview button is hidden...I have never been able to activate it without taking my eyes off the viewfinder !




2. I read the previous reviews and agree with most everything. This is a great camera that can be easily used by a beginner but has the features wanted by experienced pros.

   The one thing I was disapointed in is that it did not say anywhere, until I already purchased the "E" model and read the manual, that the EYE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK IF YOU WEAR CONATCT LENSES. The "E" model was a waste of money for me due to this and that is the reason I gave this camera 4 out of the 5 stars.




3. Till yesterday I was all praises for this camera and would have given 5 stars. Its got the features for a beginner to reach a serious amature role with low cost. Well yesterday it died on me. I have had the camera for 2.5 years and shot probably around 100 rolls with it.
   
   Now its a great camera. Its given me some awesome pictures. I like the metering except the fact that is does not have spot metering. This is a disadvantage. More over the the partial region of the camera is not well defined. I have the eye control. 85% it works and its great. But it does fail and irritates me at times. Low light focus is not so good but with the speedlight(420EX) it focus in a sec. What a difference. The depth of preview button is at time hard to find
   
   I love the fash 4 frames per second. I used it twice but it gave me great results. I love the feel of the camera.
   
   With all its defects I love the camera and might go in for the same.



4. Talk about bang for your buck. This camera has everything you'd expect from a mid-range camera and some you usually only find on high-end cameras. The eye control focus works great though you do need to calibrate it many times in different lighting conditions. The controls are well placed and easy to use. The custom functions are relatively simple to set and allow you to customize how the camera operates. Functions like the true mirror lock-up and the 4 fps advance speed help place this camera securely in the top ranks of its class. The thing that surprised me the most was the near silent operation. Even on rewind you can only hear it if you place your ear near the body (unless of course you choose to rewind at the faster speed). Of course there are options I'd love to see added like a PC cable port and an interchangeable focusing screen but thats why there are pro class cameras. Like I said before, this camera is hard to beat for the price.



5. This is an absolutely great camera. Out of the 35mm's, it is the best model (in my opinion) and has some features desired in professional models. Very fast shutter speed, different shooting modes, DOF preview and many other features lead up to the cameras spectacular picture clarity (I shoot with a Tamron Lenses). You Will NOT regret this purchase

4 comments about Canon SureShot 70 Zoom 35mm Camera.

1. The camera takes excellent pictures in just about all conditions, and the autofocus is very reliable; it rarely gets fooled by complicated situations. Flash pictures turn out quite well, with good even lighting throughout the picture. Reliablity has been a question, as the camera sometimes gets fussy and won't function correctly. Removing the battery and cleaning the contacts usually fixes the problem, but I have not had to do that before with a camera, and it is too frequent an occurrence with this one. In these cases of malfunction, the battery tests out fine so it is not the problem.

   If reliability were better this would be a five star camera.




2. I Got this camera one year ago. The film get's jammed almost every month. It broke On a big trip adn I had to buy disposable's the whole time adn they are awful. I was very dissapointed. This camera is not at all worth getting. Spend your money on something that will work, and last.



3. I like its zooming function with wide field



4. picture quality is perfect with automatic focus

No comments about Canon 38mm-105mm Zoom Camera (Sure Shot 105 Zoom).

5 comments about Canon Elph Jr. APS Camera.

1. I bought this camera about a year ago, and I have been extremely pleased with it.

   PROS:
   -Small, fits unobtrusively in your pocket
   -FAST f2.8 lense takes great pictures in low light
   -Simple user interface. No hassels--it lets you focus on taking the pictures.

   CONS:
   -No mid-roll change. This is the one feature I wish it had, but it's really a perk rather than an essential, since I only shoot color print film in the camera anyway.
   -APS film is grainier than 35mm film because it is a smaller format. I shoot with 200 speed film to reduce grain (not really the cameras fault, as this is a problem with all APS cameras).

   I haven't had any problems with red eye using this camera. I don't like cameras that zoom because I think you take better composed pictures by physically moving closer to your subject. For the price, you can't get a better deal than this.




2. I got this camera as a gift, and I LOVE IT! The only problem is, I was a volunteer for a charity event and it got stolen. I'm currently looking for another one!
   The Elph Jr. is small, light-weight and easy to use! It has three different picture sizes, including panoramic! The APS film is much easier to use and pictures come out clear as a bell! The reason I love this camera is because it's not bulky, fits nicely in my purse/back pack/pocket and takes pictures just like, if not better than all those bulky overpriced cameras! It has a number of different language selections as well! All around, a great Camera and a great buy!



3. What a great little camera!! I got this for Christmas last year and since it's so small.. I take it with me wherever I go. The picture quality is great. There are three settings to choose from for picture size and you can add the date and time if you wish.
   I'm not a camera professional by an means but if you're looking for a great little camera, this is the one.



4. After 18 months of treating this camera like gold and being reasonably satisfied with the quality of the images (as long as they weren't enlarged), one day it just stopped working with the lens partially extended, frozen in place. All the repair shops want $100 to fix it. For $100 I could buy a new one. It was cute while it lasted, but I've bought a Yashica T4 (the original - not the awful zoom remake with the same name) instead. It's not nearly as small, but this elph is just too fragile.



5. I got this camera in 1998 at a flea market for $30, the guy said he never put a battery in it, so he didnt' even know if it worked, so I was possibly buying a camera that didn't even work. I decided to try it.
   I've had the camera for 6 years and haven't had one problem with it...and now that I have 2 kids, it has been dropped, etc, and still works better than any (non zoom) camera I've ever had. There is a feature that you can put 5 sayings on your pictures, but i've never used it. This camera went to Italy with me, and has travelled many stated in the eastern US, and still stands up to everything. if anything ever happens to this camera, I will buy another of the same exact style!!

5 comments about Canon Sure Shot Z155 Zoom 35mm Camera.

1. I purchased this camera to take on a Disney vacation. I decided to use it before the trip to make sure I would be pleased with it. It is complicated to use, even after reading instruction manual. Focusing & centering objects are no easy task; neither is exchanging it for another. Definitly NOT what I had in mind; I wanted a Sure Shot.



2. I bought this camera before reading the reviews, and then was pretty uncomfortable when I saw all the negative comments. That said, I needed a camera for my first trip to Hawaii that was 1)not expensive, 2)light enough to carry around, and 3)uncomplicated. (I am notorious for NOT wanting to read instructions. Some people love to read those fat little manuals from cover to cover. Not me.)
   So, I took a roll or two before going on the trip. What I found was not much different than the reviewers before me: the personal setting made horrible, blurry messes, and sometimes the full zoom did the same thing. However, the automatic setting did a great job. So I stuck with that, and almost every photo taken on that setting, out of 11 rolls of film, was beautiful. The camera was ideal for what I needed, especially since I didn't feel moved to go digital just yet, and I'm quite happy with it.
   
   You do have to tell any random person who is taking a photo of you and your friends, to hold the button down FOREVER because it truly does take 4 or 5 seconds sometimes to take the photo.



3. When I went to a football game, I took photos of the game with the flash on. The photos came out too dark when you zoom in. So I decided to take photos WITHOUT the flash. I recognized that the orange button was blinking repeatedly. When I looked in the manual, it said that it was because the camera was shaking, which the camera was still. It said to use a tripod. I got my pictures back, after trying EVERY mode possible without the flash, and almost ALL of them came out blurry. Why make a camera without a flash if all of the pictures are going to come out blurry?? So basically you can only use this camera with a flash or outside or all of the pictures are going to come out blurry?? Canon has been known for making great cameras and scanners/printers. But this camera was just down right horrid when it came to getting a decent picture. It is overpriced garbage and people at Canon should have made a sure shot camera that lived up to its name. The zoom is nice, as it gets good close ups. But when it comes to using this camera without flash, it is impossible without a tripod. I am not about to bring a tripod to a football game. Why have a sports feature on the camera FOR MOVING OBJECTS if the feature is not going to work?? Seems to me, that the folks at Canon are bonafied MORONS!!



4. I am really suprised to see such negative comments on this camera.
   I always got amazing quality photographs from this camera. It's very easy to use. It's not bulky. It was by far the best film camera I had ever owned.



5. I got this camera a little over four years ago when i started taking a recreational photography class. I started that class using a Poloroid p&s that i got under 30 dollars. That one broke not even 2 weeks later, i splurged on replacing it with this canon sure shot. I didn't regret it then, but now after having more experience with photography and buying cameras, i don't think i would pay that much money for a point and shoot again. At the time the cost was up in the 200's and digital photography was getting more popular, but they still sold 35mm along side it. -- So yeah the price is one drawback on this camera, not that it's not worth it, because this is a great sturdy, attractive little camera.
   Pros: The zoom is the best thing about. In fact the zoom is almost as good as my dslr lenes.
   I'm proud of the results you can with this camera. The colors it can produce, and the crispness of the photos is something to brag about.- Takes nice black and whites with perfect contrast. - you have many different options and functions to pick from. You have an exposure control function to allow to choose before a shot whether you want it to be lighter or darker. - Extremely easy to load film in, and automatically rewinds once roll is used up
   
   Cons: View finder too small.- The focus wheel baffles me. I have no idea what affect it has on pictures, pretty much useless.- Oh and as others have said, you do have to hold down the shutter until the lights do their thing. But i have this problem with most automatic cameras.- And lastly, its kinda loud. When you zoom, when the film proceeds to the next frame, and when it rewinds, it makes this kinda loud screeching noise, zzreeeouuuu. Lol. It must be the motor, i think. It's not because it broken, if you own this camera you know what i mean. So just a tip: don't bring this camera to a wedding ceremony, especially if you sit in the front row.

No comments about Canon Sure Shot Z90W - Point & Shoot / Zoom camera - 35mm - lens: 28 mm - 90 mm.