1. 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
2. 12x optical zoom lens with USM and UD lens element; 2.0-inch vari-angle LCD display
3. 20 shooting modes and My Colors photo effects
4. DIGIC II, iSAPS, and Flexizone AF/AE for fast, precise results; 2.3-frame-per-second continuous shooting performance
5. Powered by 4 AA-size batteries (alkaline batteries supplied); stores images on SD memory cards (16 MB card included)

Editorial Review :

The sleek PowerShot S3 IS digital camera offers you high resolution, an extra-long 12x zoom, advanced yet easy-to-use movie functions plus great new shooting options. The exclusive "MovieSnap" feature allows you to take a full 6 Megapixel still image at any time while you are recording a movie. Also, with Image Stabilizer technology, images and movies taken with the S3 IS are sharp and smooth, even when the camera gets jostled. It's everything you need to capture the fun, excitement and beauty of your active life - wherever it takes you!

Customer Review :

Fantastic camera

I bought this camera a couple of years ago when I decided to upgrade from my 3.2 MP fuji. I debated between this one and the then brand new S5. Eventually, price factors won and I bought the slightly older, yet much cheaper model - the S3. The camera is great. I do not like simple point and shoot cams and the proffesional cameras are way out of my leage, so this is a great place in the middle.

The 12X zoom is amazing. I very rarely use the digital zoom, but on occasions were I have, the pictures came out very well. I love the functions that the camera has and the control that is given to the user over the different options of the picture taking (shutter speed, WB, format...). The special functions are also amazing. I especially like the panarama option and the color swap function.

As for video, I was very suprised at the high quality video that you can take with the camera. They play full screen on my 22" screen and look amazing.

All in all, this is a great camera for someone who likes to feel the camera in their hand and control the picture.

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Canon PowerShot Pro Series S3 IS 6MP with 12x Image Stabilized Zoom

I start off by saying that I know that some of those cameras have lens problems, so if you got a lemon one, sorry. Otherwise a very useful camera. The biggest things for me is of course a 12x zoom. I had this camera for about 3 years now, and this zoom let me take amazing pictures. I travel a lot, so 12x zoom helps to take far away pictures, for example out in nature, zoos, beach, parks like Disney World/Land, where it is not an option to be closer to an object. Also the micro focus works very well. You can see my pictures at platonm(dot)com. The 6MP is not really anything to brag about, but 3 years ago, especially for the price I paid ($298.26) it was a good choice. Do not be discouraged by the fact that it needs 4AA batteries. It threw me off at first, but then looking at other options, that combined mega-zoom and low price, there was nothing else. I bought Sony BCG-34HE4 Super-Quick Worldwide Battery Charger with 4 AA NiMH Batteries for $22.95, and those work forever between charges. I can take about 300-500 pictures on one charge, even 3 years later! Including using a flash!

As all Canons it is simple and easy to use, and since it is higher-end PowerShot it has extra features, like manual/micro focus. The lens focuses nice and fast. I sometime have problems with focus on higher zoom when it cannot focus because it cannot make out depth of an object, but that's like any other camera. It is durable. I take very good care of it, but still, nothing ever broke for me.

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Good camera in Natural Light

I bought this camera in 2007. I took it to Georgia on Vacation and I got the hang of it quite quickly. The battery life was amazing on this thing. I owned a Samsung before and it ate batteries for dessert. The main problems this camera game me was an occasional Lens Error. That was ok because it didn't do it often and It seems that their motion stabilization wasn't quite up to par on all the shots. On the same settings in the same light roughly 60 percent of the pictures would end up with some sort of blur which was quite disappointing. Luckly I had a large memory card so I solved the issue by taking several photographs. I took this camera to the beach being careful not to get sand in it but after that visit the Lens Errors got really bad and eventually in 2009. The camera refused to start up all together. I probably would not recommend this camera because there is several better and cheaper options on the market these days. For what they want for a new version of this camera you can add 250 dollars and buy a Canon EOS Rebel T1i 15.1 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera with 3-Inch LCD and EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens which is a professional grade camera where this is just a high end Amateur camera.

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good till the lens cap falls apart

I have owned this camera for almost 3 yrs now... i researched and researched when i bought it and i got it on sale just shy of $[...]. I LOVED it for the first year or so... LOVE the display screen, the way it flips around and you can hold it way above your head to take great zoom shots at concerts or even pics of yourself. LOVE that it has a eyehole viewfinder for those bright days that you cant see the screen all that well. Love the feel of the camera in general and all of its cool extra features --- but, that lens cap is a piece of crap! I tried and tried to get a new one, but none of them fit this camera... then i purchased a few extra lenses and the extention to put them on the camera... the lens cap problem was solved then! BUT, you have to KEEP the extention and extra lenses on it all the time if you want the protection! UGH! Then it's a pain to carry around! OH, and not to mention... that extention doesnt work so well if you are using the flash! The flash on the camera doesnt pop up tall enough to clear the extention!!! AND - you can not add a Hot SHoe to this camera to solve that problem... about 2 months after i bought this one, a friend of mine showed up with the S5 i think and hers had a Hot Shoe adapter! UGH (after 6 months of research, the one thing that i wanted that i finally gave up on, came out about a month after my purchase!!!) So, with out the hot shoe flash, you wind up with a shadow "ring around" your pic - which looks cool in some pics -- but sometimes you really want the whole shot!

I have virtually quit using this camera now - b/c i am so frustrated with carrying it around in a professional's sized bag - since i have to keep the extention on it... I bought a tiny poliroid camera that has most of the same features... but they are just a little harder to use --- the thing i love about my polaroid that this camera doesnt have is that you can actually crop a pic right after you take it! So now I am looking for a replacement camera for this cannon... i want to be able to add a lens when i want - but i Dont want to have to keep it on there all the time just to protect the lens b/c i cant buy a new lens cap...

Long story short... try one of the newer versions of this camera if you are really intrested in this one!! Hopefully they have fixed that crappy cap! AND... there is NO WAY I would pay $[...] + for this camera today! THere are way too many other choices out there now!!!

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Excellent camera!

This is one of my favorite cameras to use. It's simple enough that anyone can use it with the press of a button for making pictures or video... But, has enough features that you can tweak to keep pros interested by being able to fine-tune your shots.

In fact, I would doubt that there is anything that this camera couldn't capture beautifully because you can customize the white balance settings. A MUSt for any camera... Basically when you can tweak your own white balance, any camera will be able to make crisp, clear, true-to-life colorized images. It doesn't matter if the camera is $50 or is $5,000.

It also has the "RAW" file format which strangely a lot of the newer Canon Powershot cameras seem to have left out. That means you can keep the images in their original uncompressed, ultra-sharp quality.

Don't be fooled by the low "Megapixels" this camera has compared to more modern cameras. That is a salesman's trick to try and get you to but a more expensive camera. The only time megapixels will matter to you, is if you want to make very large prints. Otherwise when you just want to print pics out with your home printer or view them on your computer, you won't notice any sharpness issues... Providing you don't jerk the camera around to blur the images of course. Ha ha!

The only problems I have found with this camera is that I don't really like how heavy and bulky it is, which makes it kind of hard to handle for me. That also reduces it's portability as you'll never be able to fit it in your pocket. But you can hang it off your neck or shoulder with it's strap. It also seems to drain batteries pretty fast. I'd recommend you buy some rechargeable AAs to save you some money in the long run.

Otherwise, it's an amazing camera!

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1. 10-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 19-inch prints
2. 4x optical image-stabilized zoom lens
3. DIGIC III Image Processor with Genuine Canon Face Detection
4. 2.5-inch LCD and optical viewfinder; Motion Detection technology
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The sleek design of the PowerShot A1000 IS is as refreshing as a breath of fresh air. Better still, its highendfeatures make everything simple: there's the 10.0-megapixel resolution and powerful 4x optical zoomlens with Optical Image Stabilizer for sharpness along the full zoom range. A DIGIC III Image Processorwith Canon Face Detection automatically lets every face stand out. Easy Mode and Easy Playback makethis camera a marvel of simplicity. With a bright 2.5-inch LCD, it's available in four two-toned colors.

Customer Review :

Cannon Camera

I am very happy with this camera. It takes very nice pictures and is a perfect compact size. When taking pictures, there is a small delay between pictures but I knew this from research before buying.

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Best Point and Shoot

I have owned multiple cameras in the Canon Powershot series. I bought this camera almost two years ago and it is still fantastic camera. I have travelled all over the world with this camera and it inevitably takes better photos than any of my friends' point-and-shoot cameras. Although the automatic settings work well, I love its manual features and use them frequently to improve the shot. The manual settings are easy to use and show up on the LCD screen, so you do not need to be a professional to adjust the ISO, exposure, etc.

I have printed poster-size images by this camera and they look professional. I am often complimented on my posters and people are always surprised that I took the pictures using a point-and-shoot camera.

Best features:
AA batteries (a lifesaver when electricity is unavailable or you forgot to charge the batteries fully)
Optical viewfinder (great for poor lighting environments or to save battery life by turning the LCD off)
Manual settings

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Sooo Glad I got!!

I was using a Kodak, then it got broke! I could turn the dial to on!! Then one of my brothers gave me this oneVivitar Vivicam V8225 8.1MP 2.4 TFT Point and Shoot Digital Camera Not a fan! I was about to just going stop shooting my walks when I thought I'll just buy this one,! Saw the photos my friend had taking!! I didn't even knew it would do close up even if you didn't set to close up! I really should read the manual! But it's kinda fun to find out what it can do!!! I finally used the movie feature I didn't even know it does sound too!

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lens error

I purchased this camera for my daughter. She loved the quality of pictures she got from it. However, in three weeks time she got the dreaded "lens error" message and the lens wouldn't completely retract. We sent it in for warranty service. After a week's wait was was back as good as new. Within a couple of weeks, it was back to a lens error status. Not wanting her to be without a camera again we went to a local Radio Shack and got her a Nikon Coolpix. It's OK but doesn't produce the quality of pictures she wants. This is our 4th canon and the first one we've had trouble with. I would like to buy her an ELPH but am not really trusting canon right now

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Easy Digital Camera which make a good gift

This Digital camera makes a perfect gift to anybody in your family especially elders. I gifted this to my mom and she loves the camera. She did not had to go through the entire manual to operate this camera. Ofcourse you need to have minimum common sense which I guess most of us have :). The other reason why I took this camera was that it operated using the cell battery which you can get it in any store all over the world. Since my mom was traveling I wanted to get her something to use which would not need a voltage converter etc etc. I did not want my mom to carry a converter so I looked in specific for a camera that would run on cell batteries as she can get it anywhere she wants. So now she doesn't have to carry the silly camera battery charger with her. SO all she had to do was pop in new batteries. The picture transfer was easy she did not had to go through a lot of hassle. The picture quality was good. The camera was very portable and you can carry around where ever you want to . Over all its a good camera and easy to use.

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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 4x Optical Image Stabilized zoom for steady, long zoom shooting
3. High-resolution 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflection coating
4. Sensitivity range to ISO 1600 for sharper photos in low light
5. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading

Editorial Review :

The PowerShot SD850 IS Digital Elph is a digital camera that will really get your creative juices flowing. It starts with a high-resolution 8-megapixel CCD, a 4x Optical Zoom with Canon’s exclusive UA Lens, and an Optical Image Stabilizer for steady zooming. There’s also a DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection and red-eye correction, an ISO 1600 Setting for sharper images in low light, 5 Movie Modes and a 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating for easy viewing.

Customer Review :

LOVE this camera

I wouldn't call myself a photographer, but I am an avid picture taker. I carry a camera with me at all times. I've gone through quite a few cameras over the past few years, from brands such as Olympus or Fujifilm. However, none had the quality I was looking for. A friend of mine had purchased this camera and took it to Europe with him a few years ago. His photos were phenomenal. So I had to buy one for myself. I've had this camera for over a year now and I still LOVE it (which is saying a lot for me). I highly recommend this camera if you are looking for a simple point and shoot.

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Bang for the buck.

Good quality camera for a good price. Pretty goof proof, but take high quality shots for the money. There's no mistaking it for an SLR, but its a snappy little camera nonetheless. I recommend it.

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Great camera

I bought this camera three years ago and it is still going strong. Battery still gives me plenty of shots and the picture quality is very good. I will always buy Canon.

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Great camera while it lasted

Bought this camera around 2 years ago for my wife for christmas, it takes very good photos. Unfortunataly the camera only lasted about 2 years before falling apart. On a trip to california the camera decided to give me a "lens error" and would no longer retract the lens. After looking closely at the camera body i noticed there were multiple screws missing as well. I did not consider this the top of the line but $250 bones is quite a bit too spend on a point and shoot. I purchased the camera after much online research and reading great reviews on about every site i visited, none of them mentioned I would be throwing it in the trash a few years later. At least with my old sony i sold it on ebay when i upgraded, fat chance with this one. To bad i can't really review the powershot line as a whole that way people would at least know about the problem.

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Perfect camera for your pocket

Just now noticed Wohoo I had an excellent investment.
I bout this camera 2 years back for around 220$ now the price is 360$ :)

This is a perfect point and shoot camera with little extra features (dont expect an Canon*IS cameras). Buy a large size SD card (4gb is cheap), extra battery (go for original canon batteries please) and you are all set.

Pros
- :)
- 8 Mp is more than enough.
- Red eye correction, IS
- Good number of scene modes.
- Stitch assist mode works great with little effort from us. Love stitch assist from canon. It works even with pictures taken from my mobile phone or other cameras in sequence..
- Option for changing shutter speed (Manual mode).
- Video quality is good. Canon bundled software is also good.

- Nice fit in your pocket. Good camera for photography non-experts
- Using it for about 2 years, no problems till now.

Cons
- Noise at Higher ISO

Good to have
- Battery indicator
- One button playback.

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1. 9-megapixel image sensor for large photo-quality prints
2. 10x optical image-stabilized zoom (35mm film equivalent: 36-360mm)
3. DIGIC III Image Processor with Genuine Canon Face Detection
4. 3.0-inch LCD screen; Motion Detection technology and Red-eye Correction
5. Powered by AA batteries; capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

From a 10x optical zoom lens to advanced Canon technology that automatically gives you the best shot,the 9.0-megapixel PowerShot SX110 IS packs impressive value. Advanced Face Detection Technologyautomatically sets focus, exposure, flash and white balance for beautiful portraits and group shots. Sharp,steady close-ups are easy with the powerful zoom and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology. Theslim and modern-looking SX110 IS is sized to go everywhere, and you'll never miss a detail with the big,bright LCD screen.

Customer Review :

Nice Camera But Slow

This is a very nice camera with a decent zoom and pretty easy to use features but it is S-L-O-W. Next picture delay is several seconds in excellent lighting situations, and flash recovery time is agonizingly slow. And that is with brand-new Ultimate Lithium batteries and using aData 16GB Class 6 flash memory which has been formatted in the camera. It goes downhill from there. I bought this camera based on a good CR review and regret my decision. I was seeking a good quality point-and-shoot camera with a better than 3X zoom and have always respected Canon products, but this camera is a major disappointment. When it does take a picture though, it is usually a good high-quality image. In retrospect, I would give up the zoom to get greatly improved next picture performance.

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Buy lots of batteries or a different camera

We purchased this camera over a year ago. Since then I have missed many pictures due to low batteries. We have tried all different brands of batteries with the same results. We thought maybe we could use AA rechargeable batteries but the instructions state not to use this type of battery. When they first start to die, it takes FOREVER for the camera to write the picture to the card, therefore you miss the next shot because you are waiting for the camera to reset. It is not good in low light, therefore you need to use the flash more often, making the battery life even worse! We took the camera to a 1 hour children's breakfast with a fresh set of batteries and by the end of breakfast had a low battery warning. I decided to write this review, because after 1 year of owning this camera, I am back at amazon looking for another point and shoot. I am embarrassed to see how much I paid for this! I could have bought a Canon G series for this price (the G series size is not all that much bigger)! I own a Canon G2 and it is one of the best cameras I have ever owned.

Things I liked:
- Video mode takes nice videos for computer use (youtube, facebook etc.) I am not sure how they look on a regular TV.
- Canon menus and settings are easy to understand. I own or have owned at least 5 Canon cameras.
- Had problems with other Canon cameras and the power switch being too easy to accidentally turn on the camera. Not a problem with this one.

Things I did not like:
- Battery life is terrible. I did not have this problem with the canons that use dedicated rechargeable batteries.
- poor in low light. Did not notice that IS made the low light pics any better. Have to use flash almost always.
- Slow to reset, especially as battery gets low
- Slow to focus, especially as battery gets low
- Plastic feels cheap and shows signs of cracking and wear after 1 year of use
- Price. You can get lots more for your money.

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The best prosumer camera ever

I really loved this camera...for people that want to take great pictures with a non professional camera, this one will help you.
This camera takes phenomenal pictures, everyone ask me what camera do I use to take my pictures.
the zoom could be 15x, but anyway is good!!
the camera body is resistent, mine fell down tons of time and is still working LOL
Also the camera works very well during the day or night, cause you can use the manual mode and make your own ajustments.
the camera aperture f2.8 helps you to take great pictures at night!!!

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Excellent camera

We bought it as a gift and she love it. We try it at home and took some close up pics and they were GREAT! Colors and details are amazing!

Rating :

Best Camera for Under $200

I am a amateur photographer who has been using this camera for two years now and it is hands down the best camera out there for the price. I bought two more of the SX120IS version for family because they were so impressed with what my SX110IS could do. The 3.0" screen is gorgeous and huge compared to most. The 10x optical and 40x digital zoom allow me to get almost any shot I want. My friends with DSLRs have trouble getting as good of pictures as I do because of my ability to zoom. The picture quality is also perfect and the colors are all so bright and vibrant. I like the AAs because I was able to get a set of 4 rechargeable's which give me 200+ shots a pair. If I ever run out of juice on the go, AAs are very easy to find. The SD card slot is also nice because the cards are cheap for a large one and SD is becoming so universal.

I wanted a camera that I could carry around in my pocket, with good zoom and very good picture quality. This camera was the ticket and I would buy another in a heartbeat. A friend bought the Canon S5 for much much more and mine takes the same picture quality, has significantly better zoom and is much more straight forward to use.

Pros:
Price
Image Quality
Zoom!
Large 3.0" LCD Display
Universal AAs and SD Card
Easy to Use


Cons:
You're still reading this and haven't started to enjoy one yet.

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1. 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 3x optical image-stabilized zoom
3. 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle
4. Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
5. Captures images to SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

CAMERA, POWERSHOT SD770IS, BLACK,10M

Customer Review :

I like it

I like everything about this camera except the zoom and the slow shutter. When it comes to taking pictures it's too close and doesn't zoom out too far either. The zoom works better while videoing but I rarely use that, I am more into taking pictures. When I am rushing like taking pictures from the moving car the shutter wouldn't allow me to take it fast unless I leave it on but the battery life is great, so I can leave it on to take fast snaps.

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great compact camera

great image quality. video quality is also good. camera fits in my pocket. battery lasts a long time before needing to be charged.

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Just an Expensive Disposable Camera

first, i have to say...i do love canon cameras. maybe a little too much...because after a year
or so you inevitably get the "lens error" warning that renders the camera absolutely useless.
i guess i have accepted this--being pleased with the year of photos that it delivered to me.
however, my last purchase put me over the edge. i got the "lens error" warning after less than a week.
i was able to remove the battery, recharge it, and the lens went back in...however the focusing didn't work
properly after that. the timing couldn't have been worse. i bought the camera prior to seeing relatives
i haven't seen for 15 years.
unfortunately, the seller is now dragging his feet in replacing it insinuating that i sent back a different
camera than i was sent.
i leave on another trip in less than 48 hours and now am left without a camera.
incredibly disappointing product AND customer service...

Rating :

A great P&S camera that still holds it own today

I was amazed by the quality of this camera after receiving it as a gift. Even with today's more advanced cameras, it still holds it own. The camera comes with a slew of features including image stabilization, face detection, different scene modes, manual controls for some features, and a great screen. The feel of the camera is excellent and the battery life is also very good. During my 10 months of ownership I have managed to use the camera during mountain biking, hiking, and just walking down city streets. The camera works well in many circumstances and is very easy to use.

The pros include:
Easy to use setup
Great LCD screen
Long battery life
sturdy construction

The negatives include:
poor low light performance (common in P&S cameras)
slow focusing in low light (also common in other cameras)
stabilization sometimes works well and sometimes not

The many features are easily used and one can even shoot limited videos with the camera. The video features are for standard sized videos. Perhaps the one problem with the camera is its performance in low light. Images often appear with large amounts of grain, even at iso set at 80. This might be more of a problem with it being a P&S camera with a small sensor. The 3x optical zoom works fairly well but one should avoid using the digital zoom which leaves a great deal to be desired.

The camera itself is easy to carry and handle. The camera has a fast start up and fairly quick shooting mechanism in daylight. Some of the best shots have come from up close macro shots using the 3x zoom. Landscapes are nice done with proper lighting or lack of. During full daylight some landscape shots would come out white washed or with too much light.

Overall a great camera to use all around. The camera was a great introduction to photography, even it wasn't a DSLR camera.

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I love it

I love it. It is tiny, thin, and beautiful!
the quality of pictures is excellent

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