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Summary: I'm sure am enjoying mysELPH
Review: It is amazing how this camera fits so many great features into such a small package. The simplicity of use of the included software and fantastic picture quality from the camera would be hard to beat no matter how much you pay for a digital camera.I can't think of a negative thing to say about it other than the included 8MB flashcard is probably too small to fit most people's needs. I recommend buying at least a 64MB flashcard and one spare battery pack if you are like me and take lots of pictures. Other than that, don't be afraid to buy this one. It won't let you down.
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Summary: Don't leave home without it
Review: Probably the best compromise between power and portability, the Canon PowerShot S300 Digital Elph (OK, so the name is silly) is an outstanding camera. Slightly larger than a deck of cards, I have learned to carry it anywhere, everywhere, since you can't take a great photo if you don't have a camera. On a recent scientific expedition to Alaska, roughtly half the photos I took were made with this camera, as well as all the QuickTime clips... Under brutal environmental conditions (bouncing boats, vibrating ships, dim light, mist, fog, rain) the camera did an outstanding job. Two recommendations: buy a big CompactFlash card (the included 8 MB card is a joke) and buy a second rechargeable battery. With this camera and a USB-equipped laptop (I used a PowerBook G4), plus the excellent software included in the package, you can do amazing things. Don't leave home without it.
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Summary: Excellent Camera
Review: I was skeptical at first, but I borrowed one of the and used it extensively before I bought it for myself. What a great little camera. It's a camera that you will use because it's so small you can carry it around everywhere. A large CF card and a spare battery are necessities, however.
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Summary: Amazing product in a tiny package
Review: The Canon PowerShot S300 Digital ELPH is simply an amazing product. Canon has really done their work in putting together all of the best features in an easy-to-use, intuitive, yet sophisticated camera. The quality of pictures is outstanding; the zoom works very well (at 3x ... digital zoom on any camera is really just a gimmick), and the lens produces a very crisp, clean photo. The autofunction capabilities are top-notch and very quick. The body is extremely durable (solid metal), and extremely light and compact. The LCD display works great, even in bright daylight, and the menu features are numerous, and easy to figure out. Combine all of this with the capability of recording video, with sound (length of recording capability dependant on the size of the memory card), and you have an amazing product that is a great value .... The only shortcomings are the relatively short battery time (~ 2 solid hours) and the need to buy a bigger compact flash card than the 8MB card that comes with the camera. I was looking for a camera to take with me on mountaineering and rock climbing trips, and this camera has excelled far beyond my expectations! Everyone who's seen it in action and seen the photos it produces has decided to buy their own. It's light and sturdy without sacrificing quality. I defy anyone to find a better digital camera for the price ...!
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Summary: AC Adapter Should be Included
Review: I love the size of this camera and have only taken a few photos with it. I have not been able to print them because I did not realize it was necessary to have an AC adpter to load the photos into the computer to print! I have just ordered an adapter, but I think either the adapter should be included in the kit or there should be a warning that it is necessary, and not just an accessory.
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Summary: HOT HOT HOT
Review: I'll make it short, simple, and straight to the point (just got this camera 2 days ago so I don't know ALL about it yet): Pro's: Nice and small. Pretty easy to use. Easy to upload pictures into computer - just plug in camera's USB and you're set. Has video mode.
Has good zoom with a digital zoom - after zooming in 3x, you can zoom in more "digitally" (although looks too digital) up to like 7.5x digital zoom. Quite interesting, but of course the picture quality starts to look more digital, but useful. Con's: comes with 8 MB flash card, camera gets HOT when taking too many pictures at once and using flash, weak flash, pictures don't come into focus too well (but then again, I don't know how to use this camera thoroughly yet. I saw some examples on people's website using this camera and it comes in CLEAR - how do I do that?), cannot hear audio in move playback mode. Bottom line: if you like point and shoot camera's, this is THE one to get. And get a 256 MB...
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Summary: If this was a Vodka.. it would be absolute Awesome
Review: Attention all.... gather round and take a peek at this awesome camera. Its just about the sweetest thing. Since the first day i pulled it out the box, its just been a little slice of heaven. Its got everything you would need just to take some really nice pictures. The size being so small (pack of cards), the picture quality fantastic, and the use easy, just makes it a fantastic deal. I bought 256mb compactflash and it just makes regular cameras looking old school like a beat up '77 Cadillac. If you want a fantastic camera... all you gotta do is take a look right here.
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Summary: It's Small, Small, Small, Great, Did I Mention Small ?
Review: I've read most of the reviews on this camera before I bought it. I wont give an extremely long drawn out hypertechnical review here. What often gets lost in these reviews is the most important aspect of this camera: it's small. What's so important about small ? Well, small is everything. With a camera this small, it fits in your pocket. If the choice is between carrying around a normal sized camera or taking one of these babies in your pocket, there's no comparison. I bought mine a few months back and have spent the summer with it in my pocket wherever I go. Little league ball games. Vacations. Wherever. On the technical side, the camera takes outstanding pictures. It's a 2.1 Megapixel (1600 X 1200 pixel) camera, so it's not on the leading edge (3 megapixels have been out a while now). But 2 megapixels are plenty. This is more than twice what you need for a sharp display on a computer monitor or to print out an 8" X 11" photo on a printer. The camera comes with a puny 8MB compact flash card, so I'd suggest you pick up a 64MB or 128MB card to store pictures. Figure you'll store 2 to 3 pictures per MB, so 64MB will store over 128 pictures and a 128MB will store over 256 pictures. A 64 MB card will cost you... Pros ---- Compared to my Epson PhotoPC750 (1 Megapixel, circa 1998), this camera excels in quite a few areas. It has a jog dial on the top which is very handy to allow you to choose various modes (playback, manual, automatic, movie). The camera is very quick (few seconds) between modes (the Epson took close to 5 seconds - extremely annoying). The controls are much easier to navigate on this camera than the Epson. The 3X Zoom on the camera is a really nice addition (forget about digital zoom...), and I like how the zoom button slides from optical into digital zoom when the optical is exhausted. The cartridge battery on the camera lasts longer than I'd expected from the reviews, and is more of a snap to load and charge than the Epson individual batteries were. I find night shots of the camera work a lot better as well. I haven't used the movie mode that much so I cannot comment on it too heavily, other than it's use is limited since you can only take small ( less than 30sec) movies. Cons ---- No AC adapter is Supplied. AC adapter requires you to remove battery to use it red eye adjustment doesn't work so well lack of manual controls 8MB card Price...
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Summary: Instant gratification
Review: My biggest question before buying this camera was whether I could live with the photo quality. I could have bought a digital camera of comparable price with far better resolution and more professional functions. However, I could not find a camera that comes close to the size of the S300, which really is the best thing about this camera. It is small enough that you will not hesitate to bring it out with you on everyday events. Thus, you will find yourself capturing events in your life that might have been missed had the camera been too cumbersome. When I downloaded the photos to my Mac, I was actually quite satisfied with the photo quality. The medium range photos are particularly good, and I took a number of pictures in a dark bar that turned out great. No, they are not mind blowing, but the great content I have captured, which I probably wouldn't have with a bigger camera, far outweighs the fact that the resolution isn't a bit higher. And just to reiterate, the photo quality was my biggest worry, and I was not let down. Also, the movie feature in incredibly cool. They are a touch grainy, but they kind of have that old school 8 mm quality, which I actually like. I shot some movie clips at night while walking down a dark sidewalk and they turned out great. The ability to view your movies and photos on TV is also an underrated function. Connecting to you TV is supereasy (just plug the camera into the video port with the included cable). And watching the mini-movies you make is a kick- sound and all. This camera is incredibly easy to use, and its functions are very well designed. After a few hours you should be fairly adept at flipping through the various menus. I just purchased this camera so I cannot comment on its reliability, but everything has worked perfectly so far. I have to say this is one of the coolest toys I've bought, and I have bought a lot of them. The fact that I can take unlimited pictures for a next-to-nothing cost is the greatest thing about digital cameras. You should be able to store about 650 photos at maximum resolution on a CDR for about $1.00. Everybody complains about the short battery life. It really isn't that short, particularly if you don't use the display too much. However, you won't want to have to worry about running out of juice so I recommend an extra battery. Just to give you an idea, a fully charged battery lasted me about 1.5 hours while constantly taking photos and using the display. I thought I could live without an extra battery, but one day's use and I have changed my mind. One other thing you should know. I paid $.... for mine not including tax. Also, apparently there is an international model (with the same model number) that is not as well built and sells for a little less- at least, that is what I was told by one of these on-line electronics companies. I don't know what the technical differences are between the US and international model, but it is something to look out for.
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Summary: Great Picture, Convenient but Weak Macro and Flash
Review: Picture quality is good for 2 mega pixels. The picture shot is more on the soft size i.e. not sharp; Depending on your preference, may need do your own editing in your photoediting software. Convenient and easy to use. If below 2 weaknesses are not important to you then it is a highly recommended. Weaknesses: The flash is relative weak and hence meant for short distance. The macro range is relatively long. The LCD is too small to know whether you get a good focus. Have to estimate myself. Only can tell it is out of focus when downloaded to PC and enlarge.
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