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Canon Powershot S100 Digital Elph 3 Megapixels and Smaller

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  • Image Sensor TypeCCD
    Resolution2.11 Megapixel
    Optical Zoom2x
    Camera TypeCompact
    Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
    35mm Zoom Lens35 - 70 mm
    Digital Zoom4x
    Focus TypeAutofocus
    Focus Range22 in. to Infinity (w)
    Macro Focus Range4 - 22 in. (w) / 11 - 22 in. (t)
    Focal Length4.4 - 10.8 mm
    Camera Resolution2.11 Megapixel
    Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 1600 x 1200
    Aperture Rangef4/f5.6 (w/t) - f2.8/f4 (w/t)
    Shutter Speed1 - 1/1500 sec
    White BalanceAuto • Manual
    Frames Per Second2 Frames
    Memory TypeCompactFlash Card Type I
    Compression ModesFine
    Compression TypeJPEG
    ISO Speeds100
    Flash TypeBuilt-In
    Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
    ViewfinderOptical
    LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
    LCD Screen Resolution117,600 pixels
    LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
    Interface TypeUSB
    Video InterfaceVideo Out
    Battery TypeProprietary Lithium
    Battery Life270 Images
    Self Timer10 Sec.
    Mp3 Built In
    Built-in MicrophoneWithout Built-in Microphone
    Built-in SpeakerWithout Built-in Speaker
    Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
    Operating SystemApple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 95 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows NT
    Width3.4 in.
    Depth1.1 in.
    Height2.2 in.
    Weight0.41 lb.
    Warranty1 Year
    MPNPowerShot S100
    Product ID1133

Product Description

http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/S100/S100A.HTM


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Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:3
Submitted by Thad a Expert

Date Reviewed: June 17, 2002

Strengths:    size

Weaknesses:    controls

Bottom Line:   
Very good product for its size. Not much control but for what I have used it for it has performed very well. (preview shots for 35mm camera work and for point and shoot snapshots.

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Purchased At:   Won from Ofoto.com

Similar Products Used:   NA


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Renato - a Casual from Brazil

Date Reviewed: May 28, 2002

Strengths:    Small size that you can carry it everywhere.

Weaknesses:    Little battery charge duration, weak flash produces low quality indoor shots. Battery takes too long to charge and an extra battery is expensive. Also the AC adapter is very expensive (1 extra battery + 1 AC adapter = 50% the price of a new S100)

Bottom Line:   
Photoshop is a must have so you can fine tune the pictures, specially the ones taken at night/indoor which are always dark.

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Price Paid:    $320.00

Similar Products Used:   HP, Kodak


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by thomasirons a Intermediate from Mpls, MN

Date Reviewed: February 21, 2002

Strengths:    Size and features..for a digital

Weaknesses:    Problem: Battery life
Resolution: buy 2 from Malaysia, via internet, sent to you for $43

Bottom Line:   
This camera is an excellent camera for it's size!! I have used this camera snowboarding, hiking, fishing, going to see live music, etc, etc. for the past few years. With it's size the camera has no limits.

One downfall is battery life. Although, there is an easy fix, buy another.

With this camera, an extra battery, 128mb flash card, computer, and Photoshop 6.0 you are ready to start archiving the world!

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Price Paid:    $500.00

Purchased At:   Best Buy - when it f

Similar Products Used:   Canon..old 35mm, Sony Mavica...did not care for.


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Ryan Holman a Intermediate from Portland, Oregon, USA

Date Reviewed: January 15, 2002

Strengths:    Size, compact and light
Ease to use
Metal Case
Strong rechargeable batteries.

Weaknesses:    Opening and closing of the lens.

Bottom Line:   
This is an exceptional camera for many reasons. Because of its size, I carry it with me all the time and have shot photos that I would have missed otherwise. I have taken over 3200 shots in a year and a half. It is very easy to use. Infact, I have given it to my nieces ages 7 & 9 and have been very happy with the results.

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Price Paid:    $599.00

Purchased At:   CameraWorld.com

Similar Products Used:   Fuji S1 Pro
Canon S110
Canon S300


Overall Rating:5
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Guillaume Coiraton a Expert from Louisville, KY, USA

Date Reviewed: November 3, 2001

Strengths:    Size.

Weaknesses:    Needs natural bright light to give good results.

Bottom Line:   
Great litlle camera.
Always with you when biking, running, skiing.

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Price Paid:    $400.00

Purchased At:   Circuit city

Similar Products Used:   none



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  • Image Sensor TypeCCD
    Resolution2.11 Megapixel
    Optical Zoom2x
    Camera TypeCompact
    Interchangeable LensNot Interchangeable Lenses
    35mm Zoom Lens35 - 70 mm
    Digital Zoom4x
    Focus TypeAutofocus
    Focus Range22 in. to Infinity (w)
    Macro Focus Range4 - 22 in. (w) / 11 - 22 in. (t)
    Focal Length4.4 - 10.8 mm
    Camera Resolution2.11 Megapixel
    Image Resolutions640 x 480 • 1600 x 1200
    Aperture Rangef4/f5.6 (w/t) - f2.8/f4 (w/t)
    Shutter Speed1 - 1/1500 sec
    White BalanceAuto • Manual
    Frames Per Second2 Frames
    Memory TypeCompactFlash Card Type I
    Compression ModesFine
    Compression TypeJPEG
    ISO Speeds100
    Flash TypeBuilt-In
    Flash FunctionsFlash Off • Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync
    ViewfinderOptical
    LCD PanelWith LCD Panel
    LCD Panel Size1.5 in.
    LCD Screen Resolution117,600 pixels
    LCD Protected PositionWithout LCD Protected Position
    Interface TypeUSB
    Video InterfaceVideo Out
    Battery TypeProprietary Lithium
    Battery Life270 Images
    Self Timer10 Sec.
    Mp3 Built In
    Built-in MicrophoneWithout Built-in Microphone
    Built-in SpeakerWithout Built-in Speaker
    Tripod MountWith Tripod Mount
    Operating SystemApple Mac OS 8 • Apple Mac OS 9 • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows 95 • Microsoft Windows 98 • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows NT
    Width3.4 in.
    Depth1.1 in.
    Height2.2 in.
    Weight0.41 lb.
    Warranty1 Year
    MPNPowerShot S100
    Product ID1133
    Image TypeBuilt-in
    LCD MonitorOptical
    Main URL<a href='http://www.powershot.com/powershot2/s100/index.html' target='_blank'>http://www.powershot.com/powershot2/s100/index.html</a>
    MegaPixels1.5
    Modelps_s100
    Professional Review<a href='http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/S100/S100A.HTM' target='_blank'>http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/S100/S100A.HTM</a>
    Resolution1600x1200
    Viewfinder8MB CompactFlash
 

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