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    Canon Cameras

    In your opinion, what is the best canon digital camera out there right now. I don't want a digital SLR camera as I'm not interested in getting different lenses and such. So i guess just a point and shoot. I want a decent zoom but that's not a huge deal. People have been telling me that the Canon PowerShot A640 is a good one. What do you guys reccomend?

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    I have the Canon S2 IS - I LOVE it - but it is a bit bulky for a point and shoot camera.
    I recently got the Nikon Coolpix S50 - It is very much point and shoot and takes AWESOME pics!

    Here are some pics I've taken with the Nikon S50
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    I have a Canon S1 IS and like Staci says it's pretty bulky.
    The other one I have is more point and shoot and fits in my purse. It's a Canon Power Shot SD110 Digital Elph . It has a 2x zoom.

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    Not even a year ago I bought a Canon Powershot SD550.. I did a ton of research on it and had a fair amount of confidence in the Canon brand since I've owned before, however, I don't think I'll be buying from Canon again.. my camera suddently stopped working with a lens error (it doesn't work at all) and apparently Canon does not take care of it under warranty even if it's not from misuse.. there is a whole website devoted to the error (its called e18 or something?) and a lot of people have had dead on arrivals while Canon refuses to fix it. Something to consider when buying from Canon.
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    I just bought the Canon Powershot A560 and LOVE it.

    You can do side by side comparisons between similar models.

    Go to http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/co...categoryid=113

    You can also go to dpreview.com and get information.

    The one you mentioned uses FOUR AA batteries; the one I have uses 2. There are other differences, of course.
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    I have an S2 but that is probably a lot bulkier than you would like. My sister has a Canon PowerShot SD600 and it takes great pictures, I love it. I'm thinking of purchasing one myself to take places where I don't want a bigger bulkier camera.
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    Quote Originally Posted by shais_mom
    I have the Canon S2 IS - I LOVE it - but it is a bit bulky for a point and shoot camera.
    I recently got the Nikon Coolpix S50 - It is very much point and shoot and takes AWESOME pics!

    Here are some pics I've taken with the Nikon S50
    http://share.shutterfly.com/action/w...=9Qas2bFs1Ua-Q
    The canon S2 is the one I've been really interested in. It came out a few years back though, are there newer versions of that camera, if so are they any good?

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    the new version is the Canon S3 IS - the only one I know with that version is 4/5 Dog Mom - Diana.
    I don't know much about it - b/c I love my S2 so much! But I think she really likes it.
    I keep the neck strap on it so that I can keep it out which helps make it a bit more convenient. But for a small camera - my Nikon - I'm loving it!
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    Paul has a Canon S3IS, I had (Prior to it's untimely demise brought about by a road trip) a Canon S2IS, and am getting an S3 (Should be in tomorrow)

    The main issue with Canon's cameras isn't Canon's issue alone, as the main point of failure is the CCD array. There are only a couple of CCD manufacturers, so a problem for one is normally a problem for most. At least Canon was upfront enough to issue a recall. From what I've seen, if you have a problem with the CCD they will take care of it, it just takes a little persistence.
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    There's also an S5 IS but it's like $500 and it doesn't seem worth the upgrade.
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    I'm looking into Nikon right now. I sort of had my heart set on a canon though but shais_mom sure has awesome pictures with hers.

    Does anyone know the rough price of an S3?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CagneyDog
    Does anyone know the rough price of an S3?
    They're usually $349.99 without a sale price on them here.
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    Beach Camera sells the camera for $290. Shipping cost depends on how quick;y you want it (as usual)
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    Okay, thanks!

    I'm leaning towards the S3 but some of the reviews have been saying that the S2 is better. But since the S3 is newer shouldn't it be upgraded a bit more? Maybe I'm just reading biased reviews...

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    Quote Originally Posted by CagneyDog
    Okay, thanks!

    I'm leaning towards the S3 but some of the reviews have been saying that the S2 is better. But since the S3 is newer shouldn't it be upgraded a bit more? Maybe I'm just reading biased reviews...
    It's just because the S3 only has like a new scene mode and a bigger LCD or something. It's not a huge improvement from the S2.
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