Canon Cameras

[CagneyDog]

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?

[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

[anna_66]

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.

[LuckiLab03]

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.

[Freedom]

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.

[Toby's my baby]

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.

[CagneyDog]

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?

[shais_mom]

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!

[Lady's Human]

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.

[Roxyluvsme13]

There's also an S5 IS but it's like $500 and it doesn't seem worth the upgrade.

[Cinder & Smoke]

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.

Persistence??
Not required in MY case!

My Canon A70, which HAS to be 4 or 5 years old, had been a faithful *snapper*
till the Upper Sandusky PawzFest - when Ole Reliable took 47 BLANK snappies!

I discovered the non-existent photos on Monday, June 18, and decided to
Call Mr. Canon at the Help Desk.

The Tech listened to my Tail of Grief & Woe; then told me he had a pretty good idea
that the CCD had started to fail ... and promised the problem would return.
"WHAT can I do?" wailed I.

"Quit Blubberin! We'll FixZit for FREE - it's a manufacturing defect!
Will take a week or 10 days ... we'll even spring for the shipping - BOTH ways!"

June 11: First (and ONLY) call to Canon = "We'll FixZit for FREE!"
June 12: Received "Free" UPS Call tag - good for free shipment TO Canon
June 13: Camera Boxed & Dropped off at a reasonably nearby UPS Drop Box
June 13 (6:00 PM) UPS had it and it was on it's way
June 15: Canon signed for the Camera when UPS delivered it in Illinois
June 18 (Monday): Canon started work; agreed to Free Fix
June 19: "Tech 2" confirmed via E-mail it was Fixed & Tested
June 20: Wrapped & given to FedEx at 4:46 PM (Wednesday)
June 22 (Friday @ 3:11 PM) the FedEx girl *knocked* on the Ranch door!

And it WORKS Again!!
THANKS, Mr. Canon!!

/s/ Phred