Canon PowerShot SD630 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot SD630 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: I love my Cannon SD630
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this Canon SD630 after I had purchased the Sony Cybershot DSCW70... I took the Sony back! 4 0ut of 5 pictures were blurry right out of the box. I like it size and metal case but I was unhappy with it's lack of depth, color (even in vivid mode) and it's lack of area of focus. Ah, now for the Canon 630... while having a similar look and size, my pictures were vibrant and clear. Focus was tons better in both settings, Manual and Auto, however the Auto mode sometimes chooses the wrong point of the subject. The screen is a huge 3" and I am worried that it will scratch easy...I suggest getting a clear screen protector. The metal brush on the body also scratches rather easy too. A true test is the quality of pictures regular people send in. I wish there was an battery indicator it appears close to when the battery is just about to run out. I don't mind that there was no viewfinder, you won't miss it. The flimsy battery/SD card door needs improvement. I suggest getting a Canon Accessory Kit 4, it comes with a leather case, Battery pack NB-4L and 2 straps all for about $45.
In a nut shell this a GREAT POINT AND SHOOT CAMERA! For the price! I got it for $254 with 1 gb SD memory and shipping from Newegg. Most major chains sell it for $299 on sale. I would give this rating a 4 but I will give it a 5 because I am pleased with it's performance for a reliable point and shoot camera that takes great quality pictures above all the rest. See my examples...
Customer Review: Excellent camera / easy to use
Summary: 5 Stars
I've replaced a lost/stolen SD450 with the SD630 and find that its as easy to operate as that earlier model. The addition of the larger 3" screen and a few other features unique to this model make it a very nice camera to keep in a shirt or jacket pocket.
I especially like the new touch sensitive function selector which acts similarly to an iPod clickwheel. Touching it causes a view of the wheel and its functions to appear on the screen so you can easily see what you're changing. Its helpful in low-light conditions where the actual button markings may be hard to see. The same selector also lets you scroll through your photos by twirling your finger around it. Another nice new feature is the ability to get a picture-in-picture view of a photo after its taken. In this view, the whole photo appears in the upper left of the screen and the focus point appears enlarged in the lower right allowing verification that it was in focus.
Contrary to an earlier review here, and to the instructions, it doesn't seem necessary to load the Canon software. Windows XP seems to already have adequate drivers to allow photos to be downloaded from Windows Explorer. While the camera does not appear as a drive letter, it does appear as a "device" that can be browsed with Windows Explorer and allows drag-n-drop copying of photos to your hard drive. The only Canon software I loaded is the Photostitch program for creating panoramic views.
Customer Review: I love the elph!
Summary: 5 Stars
I used to have the canon elph advantix before digital came out. I really liked it especially the fact it had panoramic. However, it broke one day when I couldn't get my film out. It wouldn't rewind and it was jammed.
When I found out Canon came out with a digital elph I had to check it out. It still had panoramic, now call stich or stich assist. I have now had it for almost a year and I love it. It's compact, lightweight, takes clear pics and is pretty easy to use. There are alot of different features but for basic use it's easy. I have used it in Hawaii and Italy. My sister carried it around in her pocket almost the whole time in Italy. It took amazing pics.
The screen on the back is bigger than any other I have seen out there. It's great to be able to really see what you are taking. The screen is a little fuzzy when taking the shot but when you look at it afterwards it's clear. Good color too. I have taken rainy shots, night, sunset, moving and movie. So far so good.
Also if you are in the need of a great printer I really researched that and bought at new one at the beginning of the year. I got the canon MP530. It prints crystal clear pics and is an all in one too.
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Customer Review: Great Compact camera for everyday use !!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is great! Does what it suppose to do! Fast start up time and shooting. I did months of research on point and shoot digital cameras and narrowed it down to Canon PowerShot SD 630 and the Canon PowerShot SD 700 IS. I like the idea of Image Stabilization but that additional feature was a bit pricey. I decided to buy the SD 630 instead b/c it has a 3 inch LCD screen (Who really uses viewfinders nowadays) and bought a 133x speed Lexar Professional SD 1 GB memory card. This card is excellent in holding the camera's videos and super high resolutions photos including 16:9 widescreen shots. The video capture on this camera is great feature as well. Of course there is a lot of noise in low lighting situation but remember, this is a camera, not a camcorder.
I justified getting this camera (that does not have image stabilization) and use it together with a monopod/tripod for stable shots. My only complaint would be better improvement on the battery/memory card compartment door. The door can easily slide open by acccident when pulling the camera in and out of your pocket. But overall, the Canon Powershot SD 630 is a killer camera!!!! It totally rocks!!! $339 on Amazon.com . I can't keep my hands off this camera!
Customer Review: Love, Love, LOVE this camera!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not a tech geek, but I think this is the best camera out there for people who want a small but very functional and quality camera. Everytime I whip this out to take pictures, people ask me what kind it is and mention to themselves that they need a new camera.
Features I love:
1) Large screen in the back. I never was one to use the viewfinder like in a traditional camera, so the loss of one only benefited me as I can now see a bigger picture on the back.
2) The camera's position-sensing ability so your pictures are always shown the correct way up without having to turn the camera (and if you do, the picture is still in the correct position!)
3) It's small. It fits in my purse and therefore goes everywhere with me. You never know when having a camera can come in handy.
4) Great picture resolution. I've easily made 8x10's (printing through snapfish) and they come out beautiful.
And honestly, there isn't anything I have found that I do not like about the camera. I am sure techie people and people who are more particular might, but I am an average woman who shoots pictures of family, trips, and sometimes for creative purposes and I love it!