Canon Sure Shot Z90w

The reason I bought this SureShot Z90w 35mm was for its wide-angle tele-photo lens and its AF/point feature as well as the self-containing casing ( the lens is fully covered when camera shot-down (OFF) by a sliding cover), the AUTO mode on a rear-dial seems to produce best shots. On my 1-st try roll I used ISO 400 X-tra FUJI 35mm film, results were very promising: sharp pictures and good color balance; Then, I went on vacation with 3 rolls of ISO 800 X-Tra FUJI film -- big disappintment! the Camera seems to be incapable to adjust shutter-speed DX (format) to the FILM's speed, most of the pictures developed were over-exposed. I then experemented some more and realized that in-door Camera produces the best pictures with ISO 400 film, Out-door optimum ISO 200 film was producing crisp pictures; Under, no circumstances I suggest that you use ISO 800 ( film is expensive) and end result dominant over-exposure! Over all I love this camera.

Compact, good zoom-intelligence, Excellent Macro-Mode picture taking, over-all fast point-n-shot device.

camera is self contained, however carry-case is a must for longivety, Poor qaulity pictures if Hi-Speed 800 ISO is utilized,...

Canon Scanner N670U color 1400x1200 dpi LED, USB -- beats all scans i ever made.

none, don't need it.

Well, I guess I''m in the minority with this camera. Maybe it''s a matter of sample variation or quality control, or user abiltiy, but I''ve had very good results with this camera. I''ve had consistenly accurate slide exposures. I only get 5x7 prints made (when shooting print film) and most have good exposure. And I''ve gotten a couple of superb 8x12 enlargements. When I use the camera, it''s most often in auto mode, or the personal set-up mode, which I usually have configured similar to the auto but with flash forced off. I usually don''t use the portrait or other special modes. I often force the flash on for outdoor fill flash. That usually works very well. I''ve found the lens to be adequately sharp for most prints. When I "know" it was wide-open for a particular shot, it has seemed slightly soft, but not really objectionable. Here''s a kicker- I almost exclusively use Fuji Reala 100ASA. Go figure. You get the flashing light in the finder more often (for slower shutter speeds), but in my opinion, it really delivers in great color, low grain, and exposure latitude. Everybody tells P&S users they gotta'' use 400 or 800. I guess I''m a slow-speed holdout (and many of my pictures are taken in bright light!) And although it''s not advertised as such, the $12 case that is marketed for the Canon 120 Classic fits this camera VERY nicely. B&H has this camera now for $140. I think that''s a bargain. It''s in the same price range as the Monolta Freedom Zoom Explorer EX, which I also have and also has a zoom starting at 28mm. I''d rate the Canon a much better camera - MUCH better build and a better lens. When I look at all my pictures, the ones I like the most are from this camera and my Yashica T4 Super. I have some great shots from my Elan IIe as well, but these little cameras are with me more often than the SLR''s.

28mm at wide end. One of the faster wide zooms in the p&s market. Good build for a P&S. Nice lens.

The diopter control wheel rotates too easily and I, at least, have to reset it often. There''s a touch of flare shooting into a real high-contrast or otherwise bright scene, but not overly objectionable. Zoom is in steps -- usually not a biggie. Most of the other weaknesses are the same as those for all other P&S cameras. That is, I won''t give it poor grades for things like "it''s too big for my huge manly hands" or "it doesn''t display the shutter speed or aperture" (like I''ve seen before), because that''s just the nature of this type of camera.

Canon Z115, Yashica T4 Super, Olymus Stylus Epic, Minolta Freedom Zoom Explorer EX + many SLR''s, many rangefinders, viewfinders, etc.

Haven''t needed ...

I have bought this camera for our honey moon travel in Cancun, Mexico. I bring with me about 5 negative print films ISO 200 & ISO 400 (Kodak Gold 200, Fuji Xtra 400 - the new one) and one cheap single-use camera (Konika-400 ISO about 8$). All the pictures I have taken with this camera came out very bad. Although in the instruction manual they tell that it can dectect backlit situation (in certain setting mode), but it ''s not true. I have tried all modes of this camera but it can not give a result as expected. Ex: when I turned on flash to fill in a portrait picture in a backlit scene, it became under exposure, and the face is not bright correctly. Almost pictures were under exposure, I don''t understand why. I have some knowledge about photograph how aperture and speed work together, backlit situation, etc..., and own an old Canon SLR manual focus, but I want to have an automatic P&S camera that my wife can use. So I''m very disappoint with the result and lost almost nice picture of our honey moon travel. Some pictures of the single use camera came out with better or equal quality with this camera. After my travel, I returned it to the store and buy a Canon Rebel 2000, although it''s a lot more expensive. I have tried the Olympic Epic Zoom 80 of my sister-in-law, it give very good results, especially when using with ISO 400 film. The vendor had shown me a newer version of Olympic (All Weather), he told me the optical quality of Olympus was higher, I think it''s better to go with that. Although my english is not good, I try to write this review to give you idea on the bad experience that I had with this camera. I have bought it because I seen the very high note on Canon Sure Shot Classic 120, and Canon Sure Shot Z90w has similar and more interestering features (28 wide angle, clam design, flash on top).

Theorically all features are very good, 28mm Wide Angle, Design, Flash on top (comparing to SureShot Classic 120), compact

Not worth the money, picture quality is same of single use camera.

Olympic Stylus Epic Zoom 80 Minoltat Freedom Some old other SLRs. And now a new Canon Rebel 2000

never use

This is a good camera for the advanced amateur who wants something for casual, everyday shooting.
One can't carry his heavy SLR and associated gear around all the time -- definitely beats carrying a backpack! The camera fits into my shirt pocket, with a neck strap.

Ease of portability.
28mm-90mm lens.
Auto wind, rewind, loading.
Diopter for viewfinder.
Best Shot dial on back of body, with variety of shooting modes.
Ease in handling, once you get used to it.
Forces you to plan and previsualize your shots.
Red-eye reduction, autofocus, spot focus, flash choice.
Quality lens.

No filter can be used.
Flash too close to lens.
Battery too expensive.
Lens' aperture not large enough, so you are forced to use high ISO film (400 and up).

Canon Canonet G-III QL17.
Canon Sure Shot Owl.

Just bought this, so have not tried yet.

I bought it for its zoom 28-90mm. Don't take my ratings as granted.

Good theoretical features

i just developed my first roll ( speed 400). To my suprise all the photos came too bright. Don't know the reason. Yet to find out.But for wide angle top right of the photograph is dull in lighting when i shoot indoor and the object is about 1to 1.5 meter in distance.

NO

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