1. 3-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create prints up to 11 x 14
2. 3x optical plus 3.2x digital (for 9.6x total) zoom lens with autofocus
3. Included 16 MB CompactFlash card holds 16 images at default resolution; camera is Microdrive compatible
4. Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port
5. Uses proprietary NB-2L lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included)

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This is really a great camera to this day

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

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Canon Power Shot S30

Love this camera. easy to use and takes wonderful pictures. Was very upset that I could not still buy it in a store. Found it on Amazon.com. We have the underwater case for it also. Takes great pictures of the Coral Reefs in Cozumel Mexico. I would recommend it to everyone. This is our second Power Shot S30 and would buy another if something happens to this one. This one is going to be for special occasions only.

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Very good for the price these days

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.

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Canon PowerShot S30

The camera was delivered on time. It wasn't a new item, and the description matched the real product.

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Junk!

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.

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1. New contemporary design 3.2-megapixel digital camera with 2.2x optical/3.2x digital/7x combined zoom
2. Extraordinarily fast shutter release with the Quick Shot function
3. Canon Image Processor and iSAPS technology for faster processing and excellent image quality
4. New print/share button for easy direct printing and downloads
5. Comes in four fun colors: Silver, Sky Blue, Lime Green, and Sunset Gold

Editorial Review :

MD) CL) CANON POWERSHOT A400 SILVER

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the camera worked fine but the printer never printed out a pic. it always came out blank then the ink was empty, i just did not understand how if nothing printed how the ink could run out. if i could do it again i would just get the camera

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Great camera for the price

owned the camera for three years with no problems, little weak indoors compared to new cameras. very durable camera, i took this thing around the world and it is still in one piece and takes good pictures.

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No Buyer's Remorse For This Camera

I have owned this camera for almost 3 years now and I have never had one complaint about it. It takes great pictures and has a lot of features. The camera is small enough that I can carry it in my pocket and easy enough to use that my 4 year old daughter was taking great pictures with it after just a few lessons. I also want to say that I have dropped this camera a few times on the hard concrete and it is very durable. It has never malfunctioned or given me any problems at all. I purchased another one for my girlfriend for Christmas because she loved my camera so much and was always using it when I wanted it. Her camera is also great and I am very happy with both purchases.

I won't bore you with all the technical stuff. You can find that elsewhere. I just wanted to say that this is a great camera and if you are thinking about getting it you should.

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I've had this camera for 4 years

I received this camera as a company anniversary present 4 years ago. It has proven to be extremely dependable and is very easy to use. It is powered by 2 AA batteries. At first I tried rechargeables but they drained very quickly. I then tried alkalines but was again unimpressed. Finally, my wife convinced me to try the Energizer E2 lithiums and I've never looked back. With those batteries in the camera, I reach the point where I feel the need to replace them "just in case".

I travel extensively and the camera is always with me. Last year my wife tried to upgrade me with the Canon A570IS but I keep on with old faithful. I heartily recommend the Canon family of pocket sized digital cameras for both performance and reliability.

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I love this camera so much Im going to buy another one. my whole family loves it.

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1. 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
2. 6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD with wide viewing angle
3. 9-point AiAF, single point AF, Flexizone AF, and Face-priority AF
4. Continuous shooting in other modes besides Sports
5. Stores images on SD memory cards; powered by Canon NB-2LH or NB-2L Lithium-Ion batteries. Also comes with a 1 GB sd card and an extra battery.

Editorial Review :

1. Canon PowerShot S90IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3-inch LCD (Includes manufacturer's supplied accessories)
2. 16 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Universal Memory Card Wallet
3. Well Padded Digital Camera Carrying Case with Pockets & Strap
4. Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
5. Flexible Legged Mini Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice)

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The pocketable PowerShot S90 gives powerful everyday shooting. Shoot quickly with a lens control ring and get superior low-light performance with a high-sensitivity 10.0 MP CCD and f/2.0 lens.A high-sensitivity CCD sensor gives outstanding image quality in a wide variety of lighting conditions. Even images taken at high ISOs show exceptionally low noise levels and a wide dynamic range. A bright f/2.0 aperture allows exceptional versatility, capturing low-light images and fast-moving subjects at higher shutter speeds. A wide angle 3.8x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-105mm) lets you put more in the frame, while Canon's optical IS reduces blur caused by camera shake. Large 3.0-inch PureColor System LCD. Full range of shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG.
++PLUS++ 16GB Accessory Kit: 16 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Universal Memory Card Wallet - Digital Camera Carrying Case with Pockets & Strap - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Flexible Legged Mini Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice).

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1. 7.1 megapixel CCD and wide-angle 28-100mm, 3.6x optical zoom lens
2. 13 Shooting Modes, including enhanced VGA Movie Mode
3. Exclusive Canon image processor and iSAPS technology for faster processing and excellent image quality
4. New print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloads
5. New Macro Mode that lets you shoot less than 2 inches from your subject

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Customer Review :

Excellent little camera - Great bang for the buck

I have owned this camera since it came out on the market. I have used many different digital cameras - and I believe this one has been the most user friendly and produces very fine images. It is well constructed- I take mostly outdoor/nature photos and having traveled extensively with this camera it has held up remarkably well.

I spent over 8 months in one year on fishing boats in the Bering Sea...no problems. This camera captured thousands of images (intervolometer option - awesome!) inside it's waterproof housing while strapped to the steel gantry's of 100' ships in less than ideal weather...no problem.

This camera went with me to the top of Ecuador's highest volcanos...only problem was the LCD freezing - now there are a few 'spots' on it...but hey...that was my fault and it wasn't exactly warm up there at 20,000'

So, yeah...it's a nice tuff little camera.

If you want to see some of my images from AK, check out - [...]
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Canon S-70 is NOT worth more than $300max!!

It was a descent camera at the time. I bought it in 2005 for about $390 something from BuyDig(finally a place that gave me no hassle, or the ussual run around.)
With wide angle lens, sliding lens cover. But here's what I learned: The slider is flimsy, and comes off of it's sliding rails sometimes, it doesn't do too well in low light. Forget about trying to take a candle lit shot of an altar. I ended up taping a piece of tissue to compensate for the overly bright flash. Above 100iso setting things tend to get rather grainy. This is a very sensitive and finicky camera to work with, you can have it on a setting that you like and as soon as you close the clam shell your setting disappears, and you're back to the default settings that may or may not work for you. Also the mode dial moves too easily, so you gotta be careful when you pull it out of your bag.

So save yourself the money. Because if you were to look on current market for point & Shoot digi cam, you'll find other cameras that are (1)cheaper, with (2)higher mega pixel counts, (3)Built in image stabilization/vibration reduction etc. (4)Slimmer body(so you don't look like you're overly excited, or have a pet gerbil hiding in your pants)

Finally, if you've been shooting film SLR you probably won't be satisfied with most digicam unless you're getting Nikon D3, or Canon EOS-1Ds MkIII.
Because unlike film cameras, the processor in those little digicam decides almost everything if it doesn't live up to standards you're stuck! ...with grainy, unnaturally color balanced images.


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Great Camera

This camera is great for taking personal photos. I have never had any problems with it.

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Nice camera

Nothing to complain, except slightly heavy and bulky (not too much though). Compare to my old S30, the battery life is greatly improved, and the turn-on time is shorter too. Picture quality and functions are also very good. Really love it. And its control is quite user friendly.

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Canin Powershot S70

This is a replacement for one I dropped a few years back when I fell. The quality of photos and the ease of use were impressive then and again now.
The size is right, even if it's a little heavy than the new ones now, and the fact that the battery can last for days ( or 400 photos) is fabulous! I had a Nikon that sucked batteries like breath mints.
I didn't buy the camera on Amazon as planned, since the seller neglected to state that the view screen was defective. I cancelled my ordfer and bought it elsewhere. All's well that ends well.

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