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Summary: Excellent camera!
Review: I have owned this camera for about six months now. I have taken over 2000 pictures with it, and very few have turned out bad. The detail this camera picks up is amazing! I am able to zoom in on objects in the photo and still have good detail. The 2x optical zoom is very disappointing and has been a limiting factor for some very nice shots while hiking. I have yet to use the included 16MB CF card. I ordered a 512MB CF card the same day I ordered my s230. At maximum resolution, and maximum quality, it takes over 300 shots! At maximum resolution, and standard quality, it will take 550 shots! (~15 rolls of 36 exposure film!) I have yet to find this to be a problem. A 256MB CF card is really all you need for this camera. A second battery would also be a good idea. You can expect about 100 shots from the battery with the flash and LCD on, along with constantly going to the 'picture viewer' mode to show everyone the pictures.
The one major drawback that I have not seen mentioned is the mode selector switch. Its on the top-back edge. About 25% of the time when I pull the camera out of my pocket, the switch catches just enough to move from picture mode, to video mode. Then I take a nice video instead of a picture. This issue has been addressed with the s400.
I have also seen some complaints about the offset tripod mount and the picture button being on the other end so it shakes when you take pictures on the tripod. You can set the camera timer for two seconds of ten seconds. Set it up for two. Then you push the button, step back, and it takes a perfectly clear shot!
I have used many Canon digital cameras; they are a very good choice! Very solid, (I take mine mountain biking every weekend) and it takes great pictures.
The 100-240 volt charger works nicely too! Took it to china for a week, and had no trouble at all.
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Summary: Canon service is horrible
Review: I've bought several Canon digital cameras in the past, including an older version of the digital elph. I've had to send them in for service more times than I can count, and several times they sent cameras back without having repaired them. I wouldn't buy any Canon product unless you want to spend a lot of money on shipping and repairs.
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Summary: First decent cam I bought
Review: I had bought several other digi cams b4 this one and hated them all. This one is very easy to use, pics come out clear, and easy to carry around because of its small size. I guess the only downside ive discovered so far, is because of its small size, the buttons are hard to use sometimes, especially for someone with larger hands, ie a man, for example. Other then that, I would recommend to anyone for a first cam, to get your feet wet in the digital camera market. Well worth the price.
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Summary: What a greate little camera!
Review: It's my second Canon Elph, I had the 100 and it was a great camera. I purchased the 400 for the higher resolution, but the video resolution is not as good. For the money the Elph 230 is the nicest camera on the market.
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Summary: great value 3MP compact camera but it is showing its age
Review: it's amazing how fast new products are brought to market, especially in digital photography. the s230 was the first 3MP in canon stable of ultra-compact cameras. since then, they have brought out a 4MP s400, a slightly smaller sd100, and an even smaller sd10 (no zoom though). the s230 continues to be a strong performer and pricing has dropped to match the competition. this camera remains a strong value. pros:
- very good photo quality.
- uses the same DIGIC image processor found in more expensive canon cameras.
- good metering and good tonal balance - maintains shadow detail.
- good natural light white balance, strong and balanced colours.
- all metal body, solid construction.
- low noise at ISO 50 (keep in mind that ISO 50 for this camera is actually ISO 100 for everyone else; likewise, ISO 100 is in reality closer to ISO 200, etc).
- the LCD monitor (1.5") is bright and has an anti-reflective coating - gives good live preview and review even in well lit situations.
- shooting priority play mode (a half-press of the shutter release always returns to shooting).
- fast shot-to-shot times.
- fairly good startup time, especially for an extending lens camera.
- minimal shutter lag.
- AF assist lamp works well.
- USB connectivity.
- good battery life, although i would recommend carrying a spare since canon's batteries are proprietary.
- as with most canon cameras, documentation and included software are very good.
- ultracompact: 3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in, weighing only 6.4oz. cons:
- limited 2x optical zoom.
- redeye performance could be improved.
- average macro performance.
- average flash performance.
- you'll need to remove from tripod to open the battery compartment.
- AF Assist lamp doesn't have enough power at telephoto zoom.
- very few manual controls - this is okay if all you want is a point and shoot.
- RAW and TIFF formats not supported.
- the supplied 16MB CF card is inadequate - be prepared to shell out a few more bucks for at least a 256MB card.
- proprietary battery - again, a few more bucks for a spare. as already mentioned, the s230 continues to be a good value but there are newer entries in the ultra-compact segment of the market. if you want 4MP resolution and 3x optical zoom, consider the canon s400 - the eighty dollar premium is well worth it, in my opinion. more comparable cameras at about the same price point would be the canon s100, pentax optio s, and the casio ex-z3. i hope this helps you with your buying decision. peace.
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Summary: Best camera for its Size
Review: This is absolutely a great camera. I love it. Its so easy to use with solid quality. I thought the quality of the pictures wouldn't be great given size, but I was surprised. Pictures come out great. Video clips are decent, but still was surprised by the quality of images. And the best part is the size. Its so easy to put in you pocket and take shots. And that's what really matters. Get this Canon.
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Summary: Perfect digital camera for the regular joe
Review: This is one awesome camera for basic needs. The size of the camera is just slightly bigger than a credit card. 2X optical zoom works fantastic. Came with an NB-1LH battery (the longer lasting one than the NB-1L. You can aim at things before you take a picture and see what is being focused by the camera. Picture quality is pretty good during day light, or indoors. But not really great for outdoors at night/dusk. It works for me!
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Summary: Perfect!
Review: This camera has been perfect for me! I've had it for 4 months now (I was away for two months in the summer) and still I've taken over 1,000 pictures. The quality is great, the features on the camera are amazing too! I never expected it to be half as good as it is. Also, the size of this thing is really small! It's not that thin, but it's so compact! I love it so much, anyone who is considering a 3 megapixel camera should get THIS one!
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Summary: Must Have
Review: If you are an insurance claims appraiser or adjuster, this camera will make your life simple. You just can't take a bad picture. It gets all the details. Crisp and clear.
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Summary: Ddate can NOT be displayed in pictures on PC
Review: When you print the pictures taken from Canon digital cameras, date can be printed out. However, you can not have the images displayed with date on your computer!
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