5 comments about Canon PowerShot S330 2MP Digital ELPH Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom.

1. No regrets. Great in every way. Sharp Pictures, fast, comfortable rechargeable battery system. Only advise: Get extra card. I am happy after having bought a 128 Kb. card. Very recommendable.



2. I purchased the S330 a couple years ago, and I love it. I have taken it everywhere and taken almost 1,000 pics with it. I purchased the 128MB card and have yet to fill the card. I have not had any problems and it has been the best camera I've ever had. So much in fact, everyone who sees it wants one and is very impressed. I am now looking into getting one for my brother for Christmas.



3. Everyone wrote enough about it, so I will only add that this camera worked much better than expected for quite a long time, until during last trip, I dropped it really hard on cement.
   The shutter button came out, the case kind of split in half (could see the guts inside), and of course the door for the memory card broke and the battery came off... I just pushed the camera back together and it snapped in place (kind off, still see inside), put back the shutter button (without the spring that came off which I lost), scotch taped the memory card door, and the camera seemed to work fine. Actually we finished the vacation taking pictures with it for a few more days. No quality difference noticed between the picture from before the accident and after.
   Now I am back, unfortunately it would be too expensive to fix it, so I guess will buy another ELPH, perhaps 3-4M pixels and if it will be anything like this one, I am sure I will not regret it.



4. I have been using this camere for almost 3 years. I am glad I have chosen this one.
   Image quality is excellent if you are going to store images in your computer or print 4x6's. I even printed 5x8s with no image degragation.
   
   We put this one on heavy test. It fell on fresh snow and covered with snow till I pick it up but do damage occured. It also fell on a rocky pavement from at least a 3 feets. Nothing happened other than some scratches, thanks to metal casing.
   
   I am looking forward to use this camera for years to come.



5. I've had this camera for at least 4 years. It has survived everything. It's very durable and takes great pics. Even 8x10 prints are great and frame-worthy. The only downside is 3x optical zoom. I'd prefer much more zoom capability as digital zoom doesn't cut it for faraway action shots. The camera is a bit heavy too compared to the newer cameras out there, but I'm going to hang onto this one til it quits.

4 comments about Canon Rebel XTi 10.1 MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 17-85mm Zoom Lens.

1. Best Camera I have ever used. Simply the best in this price range.



2. In the camera world, we are probably considered dinosaurs as we have been very skeptical about the possibly of upgrading to a Digital Canon SLR from a Canon film SLR. But we finally did and purchased a XTI 10.1MP.
   
   First our concerns about the upgrade:
   
   Our prior experience with digital cameras has not been very positive. We purchased 2 years ago a 5 MP Nikon Coolpix and it was terrible. The software was terrible and the shutter speed was just plain awful. We never used it and almost always reverted back to our Canon 35MM SLR.
   
   A friend of ours visited two weeks ago and she had a Nikon Digital SLR camera and took tons of pictures of our children like a pro. I was amazed at the quality of her pictures and was even more amazed when two weeks later, she sent me a published quality picture book of pictures that she took of our children. For people that are just getting into to digital photography, there are web sites that will publish a full color 20 page book (can put multiple pictures on one sheet) for $40 including shipping.
   
   The day I got her book was the day, I decided that I was going to get a digital SLR camera too.
   
   Since her Nikon was so great, we debated about whether we should give Nikon another try or stick with Canon. Since we personally have had good luck with Canon and had compatible lens we decided to go with the Canon.
   
   We LOVE OUR CANON XTI. It is extremely easy to use and takes awesome quality pictures. The software works great and though I've only had the camera for less than a week, I've already published one book.
   
   I highly recommend this camera.



3. They didn't respond to my e-mails but got what I want and expected. Nice deal.



4. Consistently topping the recommendation lists for entry level Digital SLR cameras the 400D (Rebel XTi) is a fine piece of equipment. There are more than enough reviews here which to extol the cameras virtues and facilities; it is certainly an easy to use camera. However while is will work well enough on fully automatic mode, I have found that in order to get the very best out if it you have to do a little bit of work yourself. Different circumstances will warrant the camera operator selecting specific preferences, be it shutter speed or aperture, and perhaps allowing the camera automatic function to provide the rest, in order to produce the desired results.
   
   But perhaps the most important area where the user needs to be watchful is with the focusing. Especially with close-up work I now no longer use the cameras automatic focusing but rely on the eye and the viewfinder to ensure accurate focusing. The difference is considerable; in fact I was ready to up-grade the lens until I carried out a few experiments and proved what the standard 18-55mm lens could do, and it proved to be quite up to the job. Knowing what the standard lens can doo means I can now look much more specifically for additional lenses.
   
   It also is worth remembering that pressing the shutter release is only half the photographer's job. Back in the days of traditional film stock the rest (or even the most) was done in the dark-room. So some decent photo editing software is just as important; Adobe Photoshop is of course very good but my own preference is for Corel Photopaint.
   
   Excellent value for money, I am very happy with my 400D (Rebel XTi).

No comments about Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 17-85mm f4/5.6 USM Image Stabilized Lens (Black).

5 comments about Canon PowerShot S30 3MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. My S30 did all it was expected to do as far as imaging resolution and photo quality was concerned.
   Downside issues with this camera:
   LCD screen - Poor to zero visibility. OK for auto shooting but useless for creative photography,
   Auto focus and close-up focus did not work 100% of the time. Continuous focus was hit & miss.
   Battery life inadequate - 20 mins to 1/2 hr at best
   Camera was returned to Canon during Warranty but none of the above issues were resolved.
   Sold the camera after 18 months of serious useage



2. I have been using it for 5 years now. never had any problem... Night results are not very very good though, you just need to keep camera still if you want to get them perfect.



3. I've had my camera for about 5 years now, I think it takes great pictures overall. Redeye is a problem I've noticed like some of the other owners, even if you have redeye reduction turned on it's still a problem. Aside from the redeye problem with flash, it takes incredible daylight photos. Bright, colorful, amazingly clear with alot of nice manual modes and auto mode is also very good. Very durable also, I've dropped my camera many times and it keeps on working.



4. This Camera, the Canon S30 is a piece of junk. Owned it for two years and it has stopped working.
   It shows a fully charged battery as low and you can get two pictures before it stops working and tells you to get a new battery.
   Even at its best it was a terrible camera. Save your money and buy something else.



5. I've owned this camera since 2002.
   
   I wanted to purchase a really great camera that was next to professional, as I design websites and have an Interior Designing company and wanted to be able to put up professional pictures of my work on my website.
   
   I did an extensive search on the Internet and found that the Powershot S30 was rated in the top 5 cameras at that time for the price range of around $300.00. This rating was consistent with many top rated sites such as Amazon and CNET.
   
   It was not what I was looking for in size and weight as at that time smaller cameras were the rave, but I decided to trade that in for it's features and picture quality. I went ahead and made my purchase over the net.
   
   I have not regretted it. The camera was just as it boasted. The pictures were awesome! I still own this camera to this day and among the sea of 8 mega pixels and all the latest rave, my 3.2 mega pixel pictures sits just perfectly right up there with the rest.
   
   On the downside, the camera has a clumsy way of powering up and down, as you have to slide this piece of metal accross the zoom lens. But this is really nothing to write home about. Also, the delete image button is a little testy as well, but again, you can get around that.
   
   Since my camera is 6 years old now I do have some wear and tear and other problems. when I power up with that sliding metal, the lens sticks and won't open out and sometimes I have to give it a little shake and a thump for it to open out. If the lens doesn't open out the camera won't turn on. And that is all the problem I am having now. I managed to drop my camera a couple of times and even cause some dents on the body but no internal damages... still works perfectly.
   
   I wouldn't bother to buy a new camera until it breathes it's last breath, but now I will have to as I am having problems turning it on. I think it's trying to tell me to let go and move on. But I'm moving on to another Canon though, they are tried and true. Although I must say I own Sony this and Sony that, but the Canon Digital camera to me is much better.
   
   So I'm on to researching again... although I do say I still see Canon in the top 5 so far.
   
   Dione,
   Kingston Jamaica

5 comments about Canon PowerShot A20 2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom.

1. I bought the Canon PowerShotm A20 over a year ago and think it is a fine digital camera. It takes crisp clear pictures that can be easily downloaded to your PC using a SanDisk. The only draw back is that it eats batteries (4 AA).



2. I have been using this little camera regularly since march 2002 when I traded in my Canon EOS SLR (yeah I know but I wasn't using it enough - digitals are so much more convenient).Now I know what digi cameras are all about i'm ready to upgrade to a G5 or something similar. The A20 is fine for most situations but my main gripe is that it cannot cope when there is little detail in the subject; a plain background will produce an almost watercolour result. Where there is a lot happening the results are sharp enough. Batteries run down quickly but I always carry spares.The flash is inadequate.



3. I just purchased another Canon A20. This one was used. I use them in my business to photograph houses. I have 2 currently being used and this will be the third. I have purchased other digitals, Fuji, Pentax, Nikkon, and even the newer Canon 510.
   All have had problems and did not last 6 months. The Canon 510 has a major design/engineering flaw. When the batteries die and the camera is in the process of taking a photo, the lens attempts to retract into the camera but gets stuck. When new batteries are put in, the lens will not move. You cannot take photos with it. After the fiasco with the new Canon and the other name brand digitals, I decided to try and find an A20. I did and it works as good as my other two, though it is used.



4. The Canon PowerShort is a workhorse of a digital camera. I have had mine for 4 or 5 years and taken thousands upon thousands of pictures. The camera has never failed that I remember.



5. This was the first digital camera I owned, and I loved it. The features are endless, there are multiple shooting modes, and it is easy to use.

5 comments about Canon PowerShot S1 IS 3.2 MP Digital Camera with 10x Image Stabilized Optical Zoom.

1. I bought this camera with my then-boyfriend to backpack across Europe with for the summer of '05, and it was, with a few exceptions, perfect for the situation. It was worth the extra 3 pounds given the options of the smaller point and shoots that year, especially with the 10x zoom. Our outdoor shots were phenomenal, and though it's very tricky to get a good shot in low-light situations without a flash - which I'm not really a fan of using - we got some very good shots at night and indoors. The 3.2 mp is deceivingly awesome as well, I've been able to make beautiful poster-size prints out of many shots!! I wouldn't buy it again because there are more improved point-and-shoots available now, but there are some features that rival even the performance of some of today's camera's.
   
   I've heard of the fabled "E18 error" with these Canon models, and complaints of various problems from poor build quality, but this thing survived in top condition through being tossed around in our hiking backpacks for two months; trains, taxis, long treks on foot, camping, and even a moped tour. It took a fair amount of knocks without problems, and is still working great 2 1/2 years later.
   
   My only complaints are the sluggish, sometimes 2-second delay response of it's picture taking (which is helped by depressing the shutter button halfway to give time for the autofocus to figure things out), it's less than awesome performance with action shots, and the aforementioned difficulty with low-light. Other than that, I'm sorry that my ex-boyfriend got custody of it!



2. I purchased this camera in Oct 2004. In January 2008 the viewfinder went blank (dark) no picture. Before this, it had a few pictures with lines through them (distorted). I did not purchase this camera from Amazon. This camera worked great for me and took really good pictures, but I am very disappointed that it would break just a little over 3 years old. It should last longer than this. I carried it back to the store where I had purchased it, because I had the service plan. After 3 weeks, they called and told me they would do an exchange because they could not get the parts to fix it. I did like this camera but it is just a shame that it does not last long.



3. I bought my S1 IS in 2005 from a brick & mortar store. It traveled across half the globe with me and took exceptional pictures. Often, I was amazed at the crispness and color of the pictures. I also LOVE the underwater case, and have used it in a few 'all-weather' conditions (including sand). Sadly, near the end of 2007, my screen started getting purple lines across it. It seemed like a once in a while occurrence, but in Feb of this year, it completely blacked-out. Of course this had to happen one week before my son turned 1yo. I was an avid picture taker, from traveling, scenery and animals, to 3-20 pictures a day of the (almost) first year of my son's life.
   
   I absolutely loved this camera. It was the PERFECT compromise between a simple point & shoot and a very expensive digital SLR. It takes amazing pictures, has a VERY strong flash (which is a little slow to recharge), and not too bulky. I will for sure buy the latest version after saving some money, since I already have the waterproof case. In the meantime, I am going to try-out an SD800.
   
   Having been my first digital camera (I am a lover of old school SLR's, and really wanted a digital SLR, but didn't have $1K to shell out just for the body) I had no idea what a reasonable lifespan for these cameras should be. But I guess 2.5-3 years isn't very good. It is frustrating & reasuring that others have encountered the same problem with this model. However, I don't see the logic in paying for repairs when that could cost me close to the price of the camera itself (I think I paid around $350).
   
   My S1 IS is severely missed... but hopefully soon upgraded :)



4. I bought this camera way back in 2004. I took it on numerous trips, Thailand, Bombay and of course I used it at home as well...
   
   It gave fantastic service, I took some really great photos all over. I had trouble iwth it once, when I had to take it into Canon repair for the pop up flash, which wouldn't pop up.
   
   Apart from that, nary a complaint. (Being a novice photographer, I guess I wasn't too demanding to begin with).
   
   About six months ago, the LCD/EVF conked off... I would get a haze and then later I would get a line and black screen. The first few weeks I was in denial. It can't happen to me etc. and then I was too busy to take it in for repair. I was to go on another overseas trip, so I finally decided to get the camera fixed and handed it into canon.
   
   I was told, that the parts to fix are not being made any more. My first reaction as... oh crap.
   
   BUT, they replaced this camera with Canon PowerShot Pro Series S5 IS 8.0MP 12X FREE of charge.
   
   Thank You Canon! I need to buy a Point and Shoot. No prizes for guessing, which brand of camera I'm going for...



5. The lens mount trim ring was glued in place making it impossible to add an accessory lens, and possibly making service repairs more costly or impossible. This was not revealed in the description, and cost me shipping both ways to find out.

5 comments about Canon PowerShot S230 3.2 MP Digital ELPH Camera with 2x Optical Zoom.

1. I own this camera and while it was very good in 2002-2003 the years have passed it by. There are other cameras with more megapixels, faster response time, better battery life, lighter weight, better lens, etc. Plus they cost the same or less than this camera is advertised for here. I still use it because I bought the waterproof case (up to 100ft depth!) and I use that regularly. You can probably find used s230s for way less than the prices here if you really want it.



2. I ordered the camera online and the screen didn't dispaly anything. Later I found that my cousin had the same camera and she had to trash it because the battery would die very fast even though she took the pains to buy a new battery for it. I purchased a canon since I thought it was a reputed company and would care about their customer or technical support. But the truth is that they don't even have a technical support number listed anywhere. So thats it with Canon products...



3. I bought this camera almost 4 years ago, and I love it in every way. It takes great pictures, uses a rechargeable battery and is great on battery life. I go about 6 months without having to recharge the battery. I would say I take a medium amount of pictures.
   
   Recently Dec. 2007, I went to go take a picture and the screen was blank with a few purplish lines running through it.. My icons showed up, but there wasn't anything in the LCD. When viewing playback pictures, those pictures show up in the view finder. I recharged the battery and tried again, same thing. For a while, I thought I would have to get a new camera.
   
   I called Canon support (for the other reviewer, I found the number very easy to find, 1-800-828-4040.) After going through their voice prompts, I got a customer service person right away. No wait! Plus, the rep was in Virginia, so there weren't any of the typical issues that happen when customer support is located in India (like HP).
   
   I described the problem, the rep helped me reset the camera, it worked for a few seconds. The rep told me to keep taking pictures for a few more seconds, because the fix may be temporary, and sure enough, the picture went blank again. (IMHO, most customer service departments would try to get me off the phone the second it started working again).
   
   Long story short, there is a service advisory out on this camera, it turns out that the "image sensor" may malfunction. Canon is paying for the shipment back to them and they will fix it for free. No muss, no fuss. It didn't even matter that I had the camera for almost 4 years. This was one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had.
   
   If your camera starts acting up like this, call Canon right away.
   
   
   **update 1/12/08 ***
   Canon was not able to fix my camera so they sent me a BRAND new one, a SD900 , a much much better camera. My camera was not under warranty anymore, but since it was the "image sensor" issue, Canon still covered it. Amazing customer service, very rare these days. They just earned a customer for life.



4. Have had this camera for 4 years.
   Has been good, but compared to newer models, a lil' bulky and slow.
   Takes Compact Flash card.
   
   Have since upgraded to the SD750, which is awesome.



5. This camera was fantastic for four years. Then it died -- all the photos I've taken in the last few months have been pink.

5 comments about Canon PowerShot A430 4MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom.

1. I bought this camera last year. Only used it for few times. Now I can not turn it on! It looks like new but it is dead. I was told to cost $89 plus $9 shipping if I want to fix it because it is over 12 months old.



2. I got this camera in September 2006, and it died around June 2007 (a useful life of approx. 9 months). Out of the blue one day it said "low battery", and would shut off when I tried to take pictures. It was no help to change the batteries. I sent it in for warranty repair, but the factory found a dent in the lense ring (which to my knowledge has no relation to the batteries) and because I had "damaged" the camera, they were going to charge me $94.29 to repair the whole thing. After I told them lense repair was not wanted or necessary, they told me any damage anywhere voids the entire warranty. I have heard of similar battery issues from at least one other person. You are better off buying a more expense and better quality camera, rather than buying one of these every nine months.



3. Bought this little gem last August for my son's birthday. 13 months later the LED screen is frozen with god knows what on it's screen. Will cost $50 just to open it up. Won't buy Canon again.



4. I bought this a year ago refurbished for $100. It's now been all over the world, taken thousands of luscious images, and is light to carry, doesn't eat batteries, and has a boatload of features if you take time to work through the manual. They've tried, but the menus onscreen are not completely intuitive so a few hours with the manual are vital. When this guy dies, I'll be buying exactly the same model.



5. I bought my canon a430 from amazon over a year and am very impressed with the quality, crispness, speed between pics, especially in kids and pet setting (as some users seem to be unaware of) Also Great mic and video. I accidently left it in the rain and soaked it... four days later it was as great as ever...If lost I would replace it with the exact same item. Battery life is also impressive on this camera.

5 comments about Canon PowerShot A300 3.2MP Digital Camera with 5.1x Digital Zoom.

1. I had it for few years and worked great for what I paied for it. I bought the new Canon SD700 and very happy form Canon stuff.
   
   Don't expect $100.00 camera to do a $1000.00 camera's Job!!!!



2. Have owned this camera for a few years. Never happy with image quality. Battery life is sucked dry very rapidly. Much better cameras out there I'm sure, even back then...



3. The Powershot A300 is a good beginner's digital camera and the price is fairly decent. The actual picture quality is great in my opinion for a 3.2 mp camera. The build quality is also solid. I've owned this for three years and it still works like new. I would not claim to be a photographer or even a photo enthusiast, but I am definitely a gadget type of person. There are some decent features such as red eye reduction, landscape setting, ability to record short videos and 5.1 digital zoom.
   
   The most substantial downside to the camera is the lack of physical zoom (i.e. telescoping lens). Because of this really any picture taken while in digital zoom is going to be pixelated. Secondly, pictures are difficult to recall. In order to get back to the taken picture you must cover the lens and then turn the camera off and then on again. Another problem is there are not many features to speak. However, considering the age of this camera I can't really say it is a problem. For the average person this is a perfect camera. It is easy to use, has great picture quality and is fairly cheap.



4. i got this camera a few years ago because i really like how their is a lens cover, it had a pretty good price for its features and it had a movie mode but i used norecharable bateries when i first got it you have to get 2500nah batteries for best results i recomend this camera for kids because its durable cheap easy to use and it dosn't have an optical zoom so the lens dosn't pop out which makes it easy to break but i lost it a year and a half ago but now im geting the powershot 570is hopefully its good too i hope this was helpful



5. I had this camera for a little over two years and it ate batteries like candy, had a confusing screen interface that malfunctioned frequently, then it just died, and was too expensive to fix. It wasn't misused, and I have a bunch of other cameras, mostly 35mm, that I've used for 25 years or more without breakage, my first was a Canon AT1. But this camera was nothing short than disposable and disappointing. Too bad, I never would've expected that from Canon previously.

5 comments about Canon Powershot A410 3.2MP Digital Camera with 3.2x Optical Zoom & Canon PIXMA iP4200 Photo Printer.

1. I purchased this camera for my 8 year old daughter for Christmas after reviewing all the "kids" cameras. I own a digital SLR Canon that I am pleased with so wanted to stick with Canon. After checking around, I found an excellent price on Amazon. This camera is easy to use and takes excellent pictures. The color is great and I have found myself using it instead of my SLR. You can turn off the back display which saves batteries and take pictures through the eyepiece. Two AA batteries keep it running for a long time. The only complaint at all is that the battery compartment is a little awkward to open. My daughter has learned to use this camera quickly and has surprised us with the great pictures she's taken.



2. This used to be mine a few years ago, but I gave it to my mom for Christmas after upgrading to something else. This is a great little camera. The best digital camera under 4MP if you ask me. It has a glass lens (most of these little cameras have plastic lenses) and it will focus at any length no matter how close or far your subject and no matter how close you hold the camera to the subject. Extremely easy to use. You should be able to find this on the used market in great shape for between $30-$75.



3. I purchased this for my daughter for Christmas 2006. She has taken very good care of it and never loaned it to anyone. After about 6 months it started acting funny. I told her not to worry as I've been using cameras for over 30 years and have owned many digital's and it was probably just needed fresh batterys. UPDATE- she was right.... camera goes dead after 2 pictures either taken or viewed with new batterys. Camera now lives in the bottom of my safe...waiting for the Camera Gods to fix it. My $250.
   should have been spent on something else..sorry.



4. I've had this printer for about a year. The printer works great, prints well and fast. I can't speak to photo printing (ie, on photopaper) but colors are vivid and vibrant. My negative review comes because of the price of the ink, a full set of new ink cartriges costs more than the printer would cost new without the camera, $67 for ink from staples, $51 for ink from Amazon and $49.95 for the printer new from amazon. At this point, it would be cheaper to buy the new printer, just for the ink.
   
   In addition, each ink cartridge has a special Canon chip in it, so after market ink is essentially out. You can buy cartridges, but you have to go through the process of cutting out the chip from the old cartridge and putting it in the new, kind of a jury-rig process. It's doable, but kind of annoying if you just want to buy and install a new after market cartridge.
   
   I have no idea what would make a good alternative, but just for the ink price, I'd skip this printer.
   
   The Camera is ok, but nothing special. This camera model, like several other Canon models, has a design problem with the zoom lens jamming (search "E18 error" on Google).
   
   In summary, given a chance to redo it, I'd rather buy a different printer and a different camera, so there's very little point in investing in this package.



5. More than excellent image quality for recreational use. I used it on my trips and gotten very satisfactory results, but blurry and grainy in most night shots, like most cameras. Colors become more vivid than real life. Printouts made w/ ip1500 inkjet is good but slightly grainier than film. Navigation is fast and super easy. Features I find useful: Adjustable gamma, brightness, several fun color tweaks, selectable light tones, macro/super macro, auto/manual flash, rapid shots, 5/10sec timer, panorama, LCD screen on/off, tripod mount, auto standby.
   
   The deal breakers: If priced at $100 and over, I'd spend 50 more for new models like one with higher resolution, lithium battery, and a flatter profile (not for looks, but for the placement of the trigger). Picture can be grainy even in warmly lit living rooms, but that's a problem w/ all camera even w/ some SLRs. Just use flash(but drains power to ~15 shots).