Canon Digital Camera Review

Tuesday, February 21, 2006

Canon PowerShot S330 Digital ELPH Camera Review

Canon PowerShot S330 2MP Digital ELPH Camera w/ 3x Optical Zoom

Canon's new PowerShot S330 "Digital ELPH" is the 2002 upgrade to the PowerShot S300 camera. It retains and improves upon the stylish and elegant design that made the S300 one of the most popular digital cameras of 2001. Packed inside of the highly compact and durable stainless steel case is a 3x optical 35-105mm f/2.7-4.7 zoom lens and a 2.0 megapixel CCD sensor. The menu interface and camera controls have been improved to make it easier to use. It features direct print capability with Canon's new CP-100 and CP-10 Card Photo Printers as well as the S820D Photo printer for making direct, borderless prints up to 8.5 x 11-inches without need of a computer.

The S330 captures high-resolution still images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels for printing or you can select 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480 size for screen or web use. For creative control it has a Photo Effects mode; a shutter speed range of 15 seconds to 1/1500 second; spot metering; selectable ISO settings from 50 to 400; built-in red-eye reduction light-guide flash; and zoom playback up to 10x for convenient image review.

A new Intelligent Orientation sensor has been added to both models to detect whether an image has been recorded horizontally or vertically. During image playback, the sensor detects the proper orientation of each image, and previews them accordingly without the need to rotate the camera for image viewing. It is also adjusts AF, AE and white balance accordingly. Similarly, when using the ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser software included with the cameras, vertical and horizontal picture orientation is automatically detected and appropriately displayed.
The S330 comes with a comprehensive suite of programs enabling image management, editing, compositing and printing. It's compatible with both Mac and PC computers, including Windows XP and Mac OS X. Included is Apple QuickTime 5.0, Canon RemoteCapture 2.4, and PhotoStitch 3.1 for both Macintosh and Windows, as well as Canon ZoomBrowser EX 3.3, PhotoRecord 1.4 and WIA and TWAIN drivers for Windows, plus ImageBrowser 2.3 and a Photoshop-compatible plug-in for the Mac. Features integrated in both ZoomBrowser EX 3.3 and ImageBrowser 2.3 include TimeTunnel and SlideShowMaker. When using ZoomBrowser EX 3.3 or ImageBrowser 2.3, users can take advantage of new and improved features for auto layout printing, self-running full-screen slide shows, and automated preparation of images for use as e-mail attachments.

PowerShot S330 Features

2.0 Megapixel CCD imager for up to 1600x1200 pixel images
3x optical 35-105mm f/2.7-4.7 zoom, 2.5x digital zoom
1.5" color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom
Highly compact and durable stainless steel body (3.7 x 2.5 x 1.2 in.)
Advanced TTL AiAF three-point autofocus system
Program AE automatic and Manual exposure modes
Movie mode w/sound, 20fps 640x480 / 320x240 / 160x120
2.5fps Continuous exposure mode
Evaluative metering on focus point or Spot
Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
Photo Effects: Low Sharpening, Vivid Color, Neutral, Sepia and B&W
Low-light focus assist illuminator
Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/1500 second
Selectable ISO settings from 50 to 400
Voice memo (up to 60 secs) can be attached to images
Intelligent Orientation sensor
Builtin microphone and speaker
Lithium rechargable battery and charger included
Direct print to CP-100, CP-10 and S820D printers
USB connectivity for PC and Mac
Optional WP-DC500 Waterproof Case

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Canon PowerShot S300 Digital ELPH Camera Review

Canon PowerShot S300 2MP Digital ELPH Camera Kit w/ 3x Optical Zoom

The PowerShot S300 Digital ELPH (also known as IXY DIGITAL 300 in Europe) is Canon's second ultra-compact digital camera and at the time of this review it's the world's smallest and lightest 2.1 megapixel camera with a 3x zoom lens. In addition the S300 offers a number of new and improved features including: direct print capabilities with the new Canon Card Photo Printer CP-10; 20 frame-per-second movie clips with audio at selectable resolutions up to 640x480 pixels; shutter speeds from 1 second to 1/1500 second; an adaptive primary color filter for improved color reproduction; a choice of nine image quality modes; automatic exposure sensitivity adjustment; and a high-output light guide flash.

Inside is state of the art image processing hardware with a new high-speed digital signal processing IC with low power consumption and a high performance 0.37-inch CCD imager with 2.11 million pixel resolution. Finished JPEG pictures are captured in 1600 x 1200 resolution or 1024x768 and 640x480 when set in the Middle or Small modes. Sequential shooting mode offers a capture rate of 2 pictures per second in full resolution with the LCD and flash off. The equivalent film sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100 but gains up automatically to ISO 150 in low light.

When powered down, the lens is safely tucked away inside of the highly durable stainless steel body that measures just 3.7 x 2.5 x 1.2 inches. This is truly a "pocket size" camera that weighs a scant 8.5 ounces. As with all the Canon compacts, the S300 has a light-assisted autofocus that even works in the dark. An advanced TTL AiAF three-point autofocus system permits the camera to automatically select the primary subject even when off-center.

What's in the Box?

The PowerShot S300 has a very good bundle. Inside the box, you'll find:

The 2.1 Mpixel Canon PowerShot S300 Digital ELPH camera
8MB CompactFlash card
NB-1L Li-ion battery pack and charger
Wrist strap
USB cable
A/V cable
CD-ROM featuring Canon Digital Camera Solutions and ArcSoft Camera Suite
100 page manual

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Canon PowerShot S200 Digital ELPH Camera Review

Canon PowerShot S200 2MP Digital ELPH Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom

Canon's PowerShot S200 "Digital ELPH" is the year 2002 upgrade to the PowerShot S110 camera. It retains and improves upon the stylish and elegant design that made the S110 one of the most popular digital cameras of 2001. Packed inside of the highly compact and durable stainless steel case is a 2x optical 35-70mm f/2.8-4.0 zoom lens and a 2.0 megapixel CCD sensor. The menu interface and camera controls have been improved to make it easier to use. It features direct print capability with Canon's new CP-100 and CP-10 Card Photo Printers.

The S200 captures high-resolution still images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels for printing or you can select 1024 x 768 or 640 x 480 size for screen or web use. For creative control it has a Photo Effects mode; a shutter speed range of 15 seconds to 1/1500 second; spot metering; selectable ISO settings from 50 to 400; built-in red-eye reduction light-guide flash; and zoom playback up to 10x for convenient image review.

A new Intelligent Orientation sensor has been added to both models to detect whether an image has been recorded horizontally or vertically. During image playback, the sensor detects the proper orientation of each image, and previews them accordingly without the need to rotate the camera for image viewing. It is also adjusts AF, AE and white balance accordingly. Similarly, when using the ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser software included with the cameras, vertical and horizontal picture orientation is automatically detected and appropriately displayed.
The S200 comes with a comprehensive suite of programs enabling image management, editing, compositing and printing. It's compatible with both Mac and PC computers, including Windows XP and Mac OS X. Included is Apple QuickTime 5.0, Canon RemoteCapture 2.4, and PhotoStitch 3.1 for both Macintosh and Windows, as well as Canon ZoomBrowser EX 3.3, PhotoRecord 1.4 and WIA and TWAIN drivers for Windows, plus ImageBrowser 2.3 and a Photoshop-compatible plug-in for the Mac.

PowerShot S200 Features

2.0 Megapixel CCD imager for up to 1600x1200 pixel images
2x optical 35-70mm f/2.8-4.0 zoom, 2.5x digital zoom
1.5" color LCD with up to 10x playback zoom
Highly compact and durable stainless steel body
Advanced TTL AiAF three-point autofocus system
Program AE automatic and Manual exposure modes
Movie mode w/sound, 20fps 640x480 / 320x240 / 160x120
2.5fps Continuous exposure mode
Evaluative metering on focus point or Spot
Stitch Assist mode for perfect panoramas
Exposure compensation: +/-2EV in 1/3-step increments
White Balance: Auto, 5 presets or Custom
Photo Effects: Low Sharpening, Vivid Color, Neutral, Sepia and B&W
Low-light focus assist illuminator
Shutter speeds of 15 seconds to 1/1500 second
Selectable ISO settings from 50 to 400
Intelligent Orientation sensor
Builtin microphone
Lithium rechargable battery and charger included
Direct print to CP-100 and CP-10 printers
USB connectivity for PC and Mac

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Monday, February 20, 2006

Canon PowerShot S110 Digital ELPH Camera Review

Canon PowerShot S110 2MP Digital ELPH Camera Kit with 2x Optical Zoom.

The Canon PowerShot S110 is the next generation digital ELPH, it retains many of the features that made the PowerShot S100 the most popular digital still camera in the market including its ultra-compact and elegant stainless steel design. The PowerShot S110 is a 2.1 megapixel camera which incorporates new and improved features including direct print capabilities from the Canon Card Photo Printer CP-10; 20 frame-per-second movie clips with audio at selectable resolutions up to 640x480 pixels; a choice of nine image quality modes; shutter speeds from 1 second to 1/1500 second; an adaptive primary color filter for improved color reproduction; automatic exposure sensitivity adjustment; a new high-speed digital signal processing IC with low power consumption; and a high-output light guide flash.

A new digital signal processing IC in the PowerShot S110 enables high-speed image processing and rapid data transfer through the cameras' USB interface. Due to the new digital signal processing IC, the S110's movie clip processing speed is approximately 2.7 times faster that other models in its class. The PowerShot S110 also features a 2X (equivalent to 35-70mm in the 35mm format) f/2.8-4.0 all-glass aspherical lens, 3-point autofocus, and continuous shooting at 2.5 frames per second. The new camera measures 3.5 (W) x 2.3 (H) x 1.0 (D)-inches and weighs approximately 6.8 ounces.

The PowerShot S110 features a 1/2.7-inch, 2.1 megapixel CCD sensor that creates full color or black-and-white images up to 1600x1200 pixels when set to the camera's Large resolution mode. The camera also offers additional resolution settings of 1024x768 and 640x480 when set in the Middle or Small modes, which are ideal for on-screen applications, such as Web sites and CD-ROMs and allow more images to be recorded on a single CompactFlash memory card. The new camera is compatible with Type I CompactFlash Cards and will be shipped with an 8MB CF card.

The new PowerShot S110 is supplied with the following standard accessories: 8MB CompactFlash Card, Lithium-Ion Battery Pack NB-1L, Battery Charger CB-2LS, Interface Cable IFC-200PCU, AV Cable AVC-DC200, Wrist Strap WS-110, User's Guide, Software Starter Guide & System Map, Canon U.S.A., Inc. Limited Warranty, Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk v5.0 (for Mac & PC), & ArcSoft Camera Suite Software Disk (for Mac & PC).

What's in the Box?

The PowerShot S110 has an excellent bundle. Inside the box, you'll find:

The 2.1 Mpixel PowerShot S110 camera
8MB CompactFlash card
NB-1L Li-ion battery and charger
Wrist strap
USB cable
A/V cable
CD-ROM featuring Canon Digital Solutions, ArcSoft Camera Suite, and drivers
106 page manual

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Canon PowerShot S100 Digital ELPH Camera Review

Canon PowerShot S100 2MP Digital ELPH Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom

The new Canon PowerShot S100 (Digital ELPH) is undoubtedly the smallest 2-megapixel digital camera with an optical zoom. When powered down, the lens is safely tucked away inside of the highly durable stainless steel body and it measures just 3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 inches. This is truly a "pocket size" camera that weighs a scant 6.7 ounces.

Inside is state of the art image processing hardware including a high performance 1/2.7-inch CCD imager with 2.11 million pixel resolution. Finished JPEG pictures are captured in Super-Fine and Fine quality in 1600 x 1200 resolution or Fine quality in 640 x 480 resolution.

Sequential shooting mode offers a capture rate of 2 pictures per second in full resolution with the LCD and flash off. The equivalent film sensitivity is fixed at ISO 100.

When powered up, the all-glass f/2.8-4.0 aspherical 35-70mm (35mm equivalent) 2x optical zoom lens automatically extends out from the body. An advanced TTL AiAF three-point autofocus system permits the camera to automatically select the primary subject even when off-center.

As with all the Canon compacts, the S100 has a light-assisted autofocus that even works in the dark. Focusing range is 22 inches to infinity in normal mode and macro coverage is 4 to 22 inches in wideangle and 11 to 22 inches in telephoto.

Metering is accomplished using a 64-zone, center-weighted TTL exposure system. Shutter speeds are automatically controlled and range from 1 to 1/1500 sec (1-sec. for Slow-Synchro mode and manual with flash set to off). The builtin flash offers Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Reduction and Slow-Synchro modes. Flash range is 11 in. to 10 ft. in wideangle or 11 in. to 7 ft. in telephoto. There's a high-speed USB interface for image downloads to the host computer.

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Canon PowerShot S10 Digital Camera Review

Canon PowerShot S10 2MP Digital Camera w/ 2x Optical Zoom.

The S10 is an interesting progression from the A50 and may be an indication of Canon's approach to digital cameras, leaning on their expertise in making compact cameras and lens systems they're now well placed to churn out sophisticated pocket powerhouses .

And the S10 could certainly fit under the "compact" label, not only is it small, light, strong and pixel-packed but its also feature rich, fast and flexible. Best of all? Image Quality is superb and the camera is responsive and well designed

Conclusion - Pros

Excellent image quality (bright, clear, sharp, detailed)
Super-Fine JPEG mode makes for TIFF like images at half the size
Ability to take CF type II cards
Quality build and good looks
Size and weight
Automatic lens cover (no dangly strings or lost caps here)
Excellent menu system and "human interface" (ergonimics)
Good metering (if sometimes a little dark)
Good white balance (with easy-to-access override)
Excellent low-light and night ability (if limited to 2 seconds exposures)
Well thought-out features, useful "IMAGE" mode
Bright clear and detailed LCD with fast refresh rate
Stitch assist mode
ISO control
Memory buffer display
USB

Conclusion - Cons

Sometimes annoying lack of image review unless you hold your finger down on the shutter release (there is a work-around, put the camera in continuous mode)
No image delete button in playback mode, must enter "delete mode" (niggle)
No review keep/delete option after you've taken the shot
ellowing of skin tones using the flash
Limited zoom (70 mm)
Very little else...

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Canon PowerShot A200 Digital Camera Review

Canon PowerShot A200 2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
The PowerShot A200 is a 2.0 megapixel, single-focal length autofocus camera incorporating several advanced camera features including Movie mode, Photo Effects, Direct Print capabilities using Canon's CP-100 dye-sub printer, and magnified playback up to 10x for precise image confirmation. It is designed to make digital photography as easy as point-and-shoot.

The PowerShot A200 also incorporates a number of high-end features including the popular Photo Effects mode originally introduced in the highly advanced PowerShot G2 camera. A low sharpening mode has been added to the Vivid, Neutral, Sepia and Black-and-White modes for a total of five separate effects for greater creativity.

The shutter speed range of the A200 is among the widest in its class with a maximum shutter speed of 1/2000 second. Combining this speed with the lens's f/5.6 minimum aperture setting makes the A200 ideal for daylight photography and fast-moving objects. Alternatively, when the one-second slow shutter speed is combined with the camera's f/2.8 maximum aperture and optional ISO 400 setting, photos taken in low light conditions can be captured easily.

The PowerShot A200 can record movies in QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) and Q2VGA (160 x 120 pixels) at 20 frames per second. Up to 9 seconds of continuous recording is possible in QVGA, and up to 30 seconds in the Q2VGA format.

PowerShot A200 Features

2.0 Megapixel CCD for images up to 1600 x 1200 pixels.
5mm (39mm) F2.8 optical lens, 4x digital zoom
1.5-inch TFT color LCD, approx. 120,000 pixels
3-point AiAF system with single-point center focus and focus lock
Low-light focus assist illuminator
Exposure modes: Auto/ manual/ stitch assist/ movie
Motion video @ 20fps, 320x240 9 secs or 160x120 30 secs
White balance options: Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent H
Shutter speeds from 1 second to 1/2000 second
Evaluative linked to focus point
ISO settings: 50, 100, 200, 400 and Auto (50-150)
Photo Effects: Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, B&W
Built-in flash with Auto, Red-eye reduction auto, Forced on, Red-eye on, forced off and slow-synchro
2x-10x enlarged playback function with scrolling
Direct Print to the CP-100 and CP-10 printers
CompactFlash Type I storage
USB connectivity
Powered by standard AA type batteries
Optional wide angle, telephoto and closeup lenses
Small (4.3 x 2.3 x 1.4 in.) and lightweight (6.2 oz)

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