Canon Cameras

[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.

[CagneyDog]

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?

[Roxyluvsme13]

Does anyone know the rough price of an S3?

They're usually $349.99 without a sale price on them here.

[shais_mom]

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?

thank you!
and LH is right - I don't even think you can FIND the s2 anywhere its all the s3..

[Catlady711]

I am a big Canon fan! I've owned Canon cameras since 1992. (Rebel II SLR, Rebel XS SLR, digital A40, digital S2) Last week I just bought my FIFTH Canon camera, the S3.

My favorite is the S3 because of all the things it can do. It has 12x optical zoom, a neat feature called 'color accent' (allows you to have one thing in color the rest in B/W), fast start up and shooting times and great video capability with sound. Plus a host of other neat features for a person to experiment with while learning.

I'd highly recommend the S3 for several reasons:

• It can be used simply as a point and shoot
  It can be used with more advanced settings as you learn them
  It can be used as a mini video camera
  A super macro mode allowing for focusing on items laid directly on the lens!!!
  It has a great optical zoom and 6 megapixels
  Since the announcement of the S5 the prices on the S3 should drop quite a bit

I don't regret my purchase of any Canon camera I've gotten and have never had any type of mechanical errors or problems that were not user related (I once had to send in my Rebel II when I got water in it after shooting near a waterfall all day)

Here's a sample of pix I took last week around my house with the S3

[CagneyDog]

Wow! those are great pictures. Is the S5 out? If not should I wait til its out so I can get the S3 for the absolutely cheapest price possible? haha

[shais_mom]

My favorite is the S3 because of all the things it can do. It has 12x optical zoom, a neat feature called 'color accent' (allows you to have one thing in color the rest in B/W), fast start up and shooting times and great video capability with sound. Plus a host of other neat features for a person to experiment with while learning.

my S2 does that too....
lovely pics you posted.