Canon PowerShot S410 4MP Digital Elph with 3x Optical Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot S410 4MP Digital Elph with 3x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Exquisite little gem!
Summary: 5 Stars
I own a 10D which I absolutely love and was getting tired of using my old Olympus Epic (a GREAT film camera) and was looking for a good digital point and shoot. My two major candidates were the S410 and the S50 and possibly the new S60 (not yet released at the time of this review).If you follow the photography boards at all you realize that this is a fairly common dilemma - the S410 or S400 vs the S50. The S50 offers excellent manual controls while the S400/S410 is significantly smaller without any manual control whatsoever other than exposure compensation. I just LOVE the look and feel of the S410 though if anything it could be argued that it is TOO small. If you feel it is and you are looking for a carry everywhere camera it is well worth the effort to get used to the small size because the camera takes beautiful pictures.
The S400 is simply beautiful. I can live without all the manual controls since I own the 10D and since this camera is primarily for my wife and for me when I don't want to lug the 10D around.
Several have pointed out that since this camera is so small it will always be with you whereas the S50 would be less likely to be carried along because of its increased size. This is a very good argument! The camera is SUBSTANTIALLY smaller than its bigger brother the S50. The form and size factors are what finally won me over.
One criticism of the camera. Low light focusing is less than ideal. You need to work with the camera to understand its limitations indoors.
I am a huge fan of the Canon cameras and I would advise anyone looking for a camera, whether a point and shoot or a DSLR to carefully consider the Canon line since, in my opinion, Canon currently represents the state of the art.
Customer Review: Great all around use camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I am getting married soon and purchased this camera for when I go on my honeymoon to Hawaii and so far I am very pleased with my purchase.
The camera is easy to pick-up and learn to use, with a very quick learning curve. The pictures it takes are very high quality with no pixilation. The screen on the back is very clear and a nice size as well. Point and shoot in every sense. And the videos you can take with it are pretty good for a digital camera. Others I know have the same camera and they are all pleased with it as well. If you're looking to get a digital camera for the first time, then this is a good place to start.
If you get this camera though, make sure you get at least one spare rechargeable battery. Like every other digital camera, if you plan on taking a lot of pictures (such as at a wedding) the battery will likely die on you 1/2 way through the day and there is nothing worse than being about the take a picture and the camera just shutting down completely.
Also, getting a larger size flash card is highly recomended. The one it comes with will hold about 50 pictures or so, which is twice as much as most disposable ones, but it's a digital camera and the whole point of getting a digital camera is to be able to take as many pictures as you want without having to worry about film, and most times you're going to take more pictures than the card will hold, especially if you still have pictures left on it from the last time you used it. I got a 1GB card that I love because it holds well over 900 and now never have to worry about memory.
But all in all this camera would be a good purchase for anyone looking to get into the digital camera game.
Customer Review: Powerful Little Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the Canon S410 because I wanted a longer (3x) optical zoom than the S230 (versus 2x optical zoom) I already owned (and love). I also wanted a model that still used compact flash cards, like my S230, so that I would not have to begin purchasing yet a different kind of memory. All my digital cameras use Compact Flash memory and that makes my life simpler. And I was also attracted because it used the same battery, and hence the same charger as my S230.
I debated buying the S500, but decided the S410 had everything I needed...and cost about $100 less.
I have been shooting with my S230 since August of 2002 very happily, and still use it with good results. The S410 seems just as capable, and the longer I use it and familiarize myself with where the settings have been moved to, the more I love it too.
So, one month on, and I can say I am a very happy customer.
I had read a lot of reviews on these cameras (the S410 and the S500) and many readers mentioned an "E-18" error. I then researched this error on the Internet. I have not experienced this, but I have only owned it a month. I can only hope that if I am careful with it (it isn't a toy, nor indestructible), that I will have many happy years of use from it.
I also shoot with two Nikon digital cameras (both are professional models) and take photography seriously. Sometimes I am quite amazed at the quality my Canon cameras produce for me. I believe these should not be underestimated. I find that the more I use any camera, the better atuned I become to what it can do or cannot do, and also what it can do well! Everything has its own strengths and weaknesses, not just human beings.
Customer Review: Hard to beat this camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I own both this camera (PowerShot Digital Elph S410) and the Canon Digital Rebel (a digital SLR camera with interchangeable lenses). Of the two cameras the Digital Rebel takes exquisite pictures. Yet, I use the S410 far more often and tend to take far more pictures compared to its expensive cousin (Digital Rebel about $1,000).
Why? The small size of the Digital Elph makes it so handy and inconspicuous. I do not think twice about sticking the Digital Elph in my back pocket and pulling it out for a quick shot or two. It's a social thing. There are a lot of social situations where you would rather not have a big honking SLR camera around your neck. You really look like a photographer in those circumstances.
As I said, there are times where you just want to blend in with the activity and this camera is great for documenting what you are doing. No one seems to mind when you pull it out. With a larger camera (Digital Rebel) I tend to spend more time fiddling with the settings and people can be a little more self conscience.
I love both cameras and the Digital Rebel certainly has its place but the Digital Elph is perfect for taking snapshots. Image quality is very good; low noise and bright, vivid colors. This camera is probably a better choice that the 5 MB S510 as the S410 has less noise at higher ISO speeds.
The only thing that I don't like with the Elph is that the battery doesn't last too long. It charges quickly with the battery charger, but I should probably invest in a second battery. Also, you should invest in a larger CF card. A 256 MB card will hold a full weekend's worth of pictures and then some.
Customer Review: Canon does it again!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a long time fan of Canon products from the original APS Elph to my personal Canon PowerShot S210 Digital Elph. So when our family needed a new camera, getting a Canon was a no-brainer and I'm glad we made that choice. This camera lives up to all the expecations that I have for a Canon. The pictures are generally very crisp and high quality and the zoom provides equally good pictures in the optical mode. The digital zoom never is as good as the optical zoom but still allows you to have adequate picture quality for most purposes. The video recording feature of this camera is never meant to rival a true video camera, but it is great for getting a quick video of something while on vacation, especially if there is sound involved you also want to capture. The microphone will capture a decent mix of area sounds perfect for that special moment, like a clocktower or an impromptu sidewalk concert. Combine all this with some of the best battery performance in the industry. I am always pleased with the fact that I can take about a hundred pictures before requiring a battery change. I would highly reccomend to anybody buying this camera to purchase an extra battery as well so that you always have a spare around. It can come in real handy and is a small investment to keep your camera clicking, especially when compared to other digital cameras that require 2-4 AA batteries for every 50 pictures. Overall, the Canon is one of the best buys in the industry right now and I would highly recommend it to anybody looking for a simple point and shoot camera. It's well worth it.