Customer Rating: 
Summary: Canon Makes Great Cameras
Comment: I love my camera. Here's why:
1. The pop-out screen. Perfect when you are in a crowd. You can just tilt the screen, rais your arms and you KNOW what you'll be shooting. (Rather than just shooting blindly.)Also, to get the kids/pet shots. You tilt the screen up and you can shoot from your waist or knees without having to bend uncomfortably. The con: It probably makes the camera a bit chunkier, but to me it's worth it.
2. The pixel size. It's around 5MP and it is just right for all-around shooting. It isn't too small where I lose details but it isn't too big where I'm having to always free up space on my computer. The con: I would prefer more MP's but, for this camera, it will do fine.
3. The controls. I found that it is simple enough for all-around 'point & shoot' shots but it also has features that you can control. I choose to use my manual shutter and aperture settings to control my pictures. But if I hand my camera to somebody who has no idea how to use one, they could just hit the button and shoot. The con: The settings can seem to overwhelm the beginner...at first, but after reading the manual for a bit, it should help with that.
4. The size. I am comfortable with it's size. But I know many would prefer a smaller one. (I guess that would be the con of it.) It feels solid and well made. The screen is not too small and the lense does a decent job in getting the shots you want. I use a cushioned carrying case for it and it can be a bit bulky BUT I'd rather protect it with something like that. This can be a bit chunky for your pocket but it can still fit. (Don't forget to grab yourself a camera strap for added protection against drops!)
5. Canon. I've owned Canons for a while and that is the brand I will stick to. I found that they are well made and the cameras are awesome. This one is a favorite. I can take it anywhere. Hopefully you will too.
Enjoy!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Very disappointed -- got the dreaded E18 error ....
Comment: I bought this camera from amazon in May 2005. It was GREAT until I got the E18 error on Halloween. (That's why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1.) Then I started googling and found it seems to be some sort of design problem with these cameras. That wouldn't bother me much if Canon was willing to work with people but I was quoted the same roughly $100 repair price as an earlier reviewer with the short 3 mo. warranty on the repair. If I trusted that the camera would actually stay fixed, I'd do it because otherwise I really like the camera. But I don't trust it and I'm not impressed with Canon's customer service. I previously had problems with a Kodak digital camera and Kodak was good about repairing it free of charge even when the warranty had expired.
So I'm staying away from Canons now.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Until E18 Struck
Comment: I bought my Canon A95 in November 2004. A little after 1 year just after the manufacturer's warranty expired, the infamous E18 error struck. I called the factory repair center to get a repair estimate, and they quoted $89 plus $8 shipping & handling. I bought the camera for $300 online, now it's going to cost me roughly 1/3 of its purchase cost to repair it. For all I know, it might break down again after the repair! The repair comes with 90-Day warranty period, but it COULD break again after 90 days.
And then...
There is an upgrade option. Canon offers a program where you can upgrade A95 for A610 for $125 plus $10 shipping and handling. This comes with only 6-month warranty. Again, it COULD be flawed with the same e18 error that could struck after warranty expires.
I would really do extensive research before buying another CANON.
Customer Rating:
Summary: VERY Disappointed
Comment: I've had this camera just over a year (figures) and it has gone completely bonkers on me. Sometimes it works and other times it puts black lines across the screen making it useless. You never know when you turn it on whether it will work or not -- making it completely unreliable. Keep in mind that this camera was used almost entirely inside for my business, so it wasn't abused, dropped, thrown in the bottom of a purse, etc. It was treated very carefully and probably only shot about 2,000 pictures total.
Frankly, I'm kind of glad it broke so that I have an excuse to replace it. Here's why:
1. Takes beautiful still shots, but forget about any kind of action. It takes too long between shots to get good action. It also blurs nearly all the action shots I've ever taken, regardless of what mode it's in.
2. The red-eye is aweful. It should do better.
I doubt that I'll ever buy another Canon.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I'm not getting it
Comment: After reading the literally hundreds of positive reviews for Canon cameras generally, and this one in particular, I bought one after our older Kodak DC3400 finally died.
When the pictures are good, they are very good with this camera. It seems though that I can take more bad pictures in one weekend than I did through 5000 pictures with the old Kodak - blurry images, and in dim light or dusk settings, lots of red eye.
Love the fact that it uses AA batteries though, makes it easy to replace if the batteries die and we can't recharge them.
Summary: Canon Makes Great Cameras
Comment: I love my camera. Here's why:
1. The pop-out screen. Perfect when you are in a crowd. You can just tilt the screen, rais your arms and you KNOW what you'll be shooting. (Rather than just shooting blindly.)Also, to get the kids/pet shots. You tilt the screen up and you can shoot from your waist or knees without having to bend uncomfortably. The con: It probably makes the camera a bit chunkier, but to me it's worth it.
2. The pixel size. It's around 5MP and it is just right for all-around shooting. It isn't too small where I lose details but it isn't too big where I'm having to always free up space on my computer. The con: I would prefer more MP's but, for this camera, it will do fine.
3. The controls. I found that it is simple enough for all-around 'point & shoot' shots but it also has features that you can control. I choose to use my manual shutter and aperture settings to control my pictures. But if I hand my camera to somebody who has no idea how to use one, they could just hit the button and shoot. The con: The settings can seem to overwhelm the beginner...at first, but after reading the manual for a bit, it should help with that.
4. The size. I am comfortable with it's size. But I know many would prefer a smaller one. (I guess that would be the con of it.) It feels solid and well made. The screen is not too small and the lense does a decent job in getting the shots you want. I use a cushioned carrying case for it and it can be a bit bulky BUT I'd rather protect it with something like that. This can be a bit chunky for your pocket but it can still fit. (Don't forget to grab yourself a camera strap for added protection against drops!)
5. Canon. I've owned Canons for a while and that is the brand I will stick to. I found that they are well made and the cameras are awesome. This one is a favorite. I can take it anywhere. Hopefully you will too.
Enjoy!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Very disappointed -- got the dreaded E18 error ....
Comment: I bought this camera from amazon in May 2005. It was GREAT until I got the E18 error on Halloween. (That's why I gave it 2 stars instead of 1.) Then I started googling and found it seems to be some sort of design problem with these cameras. That wouldn't bother me much if Canon was willing to work with people but I was quoted the same roughly $100 repair price as an earlier reviewer with the short 3 mo. warranty on the repair. If I trusted that the camera would actually stay fixed, I'd do it because otherwise I really like the camera. But I don't trust it and I'm not impressed with Canon's customer service. I previously had problems with a Kodak digital camera and Kodak was good about repairing it free of charge even when the warranty had expired.
So I'm staying away from Canons now.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Until E18 Struck
Comment: I bought my Canon A95 in November 2004. A little after 1 year just after the manufacturer's warranty expired, the infamous E18 error struck. I called the factory repair center to get a repair estimate, and they quoted $89 plus $8 shipping & handling. I bought the camera for $300 online, now it's going to cost me roughly 1/3 of its purchase cost to repair it. For all I know, it might break down again after the repair! The repair comes with 90-Day warranty period, but it COULD break again after 90 days.
And then...
There is an upgrade option. Canon offers a program where you can upgrade A95 for A610 for $125 plus $10 shipping and handling. This comes with only 6-month warranty. Again, it COULD be flawed with the same e18 error that could struck after warranty expires.
I would really do extensive research before buying another CANON.
Customer Rating:
Summary: VERY Disappointed
Comment: I've had this camera just over a year (figures) and it has gone completely bonkers on me. Sometimes it works and other times it puts black lines across the screen making it useless. You never know when you turn it on whether it will work or not -- making it completely unreliable. Keep in mind that this camera was used almost entirely inside for my business, so it wasn't abused, dropped, thrown in the bottom of a purse, etc. It was treated very carefully and probably only shot about 2,000 pictures total.
Frankly, I'm kind of glad it broke so that I have an excuse to replace it. Here's why:
1. Takes beautiful still shots, but forget about any kind of action. It takes too long between shots to get good action. It also blurs nearly all the action shots I've ever taken, regardless of what mode it's in.
2. The red-eye is aweful. It should do better.
I doubt that I'll ever buy another Canon.
Customer Rating:
Summary: I'm not getting it
Comment: After reading the literally hundreds of positive reviews for Canon cameras generally, and this one in particular, I bought one after our older Kodak DC3400 finally died.
When the pictures are good, they are very good with this camera. It seems though that I can take more bad pictures in one weekend than I did through 5000 pictures with the old Kodak - blurry images, and in dim light or dusk settings, lots of red eye.
Love the fact that it uses AA batteries though, makes it easy to replace if the batteries die and we can't recharge them.
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