Canon Sure Shot Classic 120 Caption 35mm Camera
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Manufacturer: Canon Cameras USModel: CC4393
Product features:
- Ultracompact and lightweight 35mm camera with caption capability
- 3.2x-power zoom lens
- Durable aluminum body with metallic lens barrel
- Sophisticated autofocus system
- Exposure and lighting features for more creative control
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon Sure Shot Classic 120 Caption 35mm Camera
Customer Review: Very pleased with this little gem!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Before I start, I should tell you that I am no "pro" when it comes to cameras or photography. I have been taking "basic" pictures with "basic" cameras for about 20 years now...nothing fancy just the usual vacation, birthday and some amateur wildlife and landscape-type shots during my travels. Like most people though, I always wanted nice clear pictures with as little "fuss" as possible and up until a few months ago, was served quite well by my trusty Olympus Epic Stylus Zoom 80. It travelled all around the world with me numerous times over the years and took beautiful pictures of everything from icebergs in Antarctica to lions in Zaire! After many years of trouble-free service, my faithful Olympus finally broke down and so I began the task of researching a replacement. Within a month or so I had it narrowed down to three: another Olympus Epic Stylus Zoom 80, a Minolta Explorer EX Zoom (75 mm) and a Canon Sure Shot Classic Zoom 120. After much research (especially reading valuable consumer reviews like the ones listed in here) I determined that one of these three cameras were going to be able to give me what I was after in a simple, inexpensive "point and shoot" zoom camera. Each had their merits and also their detriments according to different people's opinions. The Olympus was the lightest and had the best lens quality, but had consistant problems with the "clam-shell" cover drive mechanism jamming. The Minolta had the best ergonomics and had a wider starting field at 28 mm, but had poor aesthetics. The Canon had the longest zoom at 120 mm and sophisticated personal setting abilities, but had issues regarding an awkward flash location and a difficult battery cover apparatus. All three camera's came in within about $80 of each other and were highly recommended in most editor and consumer reviews I read. I did some "hands-on" research by visiting numerous camera shops to see how each "felt". Most of the salespeople I encountered couldn't tell me much more than what the basic features and specifications were for each of the three cameras. It finally came time to make a decision because I had a vacation to the picturesque province of Newfoundland in eastern Canada coming up. I liked each of the cameras, but I finally decided on the Canon for the following reasons: firstly, I felt confident in the overall quality of the "brand". Canon makes good solid cameras and they back it up with the longest and most comprehensive warranty of the bunch (5 years). Secondly, I knew from all the reviews I had read that "regular people" like me found the camera easy to use and took awesome pictures using all of the numerous settings on the camera. Thirdly, I found the Canon to be the best priced (albeit I purchased the camera at a clearance price about $100.00 below MSRP). Finally, the shop I bought it from gave me a 30 day money-back guarantee...no questions asked! They also threw in a roll of ISO 400 and a roll of ISO 800 Fuji film with free processing for me!OK, so let's "cut-to-the-chase" and talk about the picture quality. In a word.........AMAZING!!! I've had the camera for about 6 months now and have shot about 30 rolls of film, and I couldn't be happier! The pictures are crisp, vibrant and true! I have tried using all of the different settings and have not been disappointed with any of them. "Auto" takes the best overall pictures and everything is pre-set for that "no fuss" thing I was talking about earlier. The "action", "night-time", "portrait" and "close-up" settings are also pre-set for near perfect pictures each and every time! Granted, the "Personal" and "Spot" settings require a bit of practice but they work like a charm once you've grasped the concept. The zoom abilities are very powerful (although I would suggest a tripod to avoid shaky shots when using the full 120 mm zoom) and the adjustable diopter at the viewfinder is a handy feature for people like me who where glasses! Red-eye works very effectively, the film is always easy to load and I love the "retro" styling of the camera.
I'd like to address the two most common complaints that I had read about from other people's reviews with the flash location and the battery cover. I have easily trained my hands (and fingers) to work around the flash location and I don't even give it a second thought now, and the strap that comes with the camera has a small rubber device on it to easily remove and then re-attach the battery cover (read your manual's guys!!!!).
In closing, I would highly recommend this little gem of a camera! My trusty old Olympus camera rests in peace knowing that my new Canon camera is doing such a great job!
Description of Canon Sure Shot Classic 120 Caption 35mm Camera
The Canon Sure Shot Classic 120 Caption makes high-performance photography simple and affordable. The powerful 28-120mm zoom lens and built-in retractable flash with red-eye reduction cover a variety of shooting situations. A sophisticated three-point dual hybrid autofocus system switches between active AF and passive AF according to the shooting conditions, ensuring that subjects are in focus regardless of shooting distance.The Sure Shot Classic 120 Caption has personal mode settings so you can customize the camera to perform certain functions, including flash and AF selection. When the personal mode is selected, these functions are activated. Other advanced features include exposure compensation to avoid under- or overexposure in difficult lighting conditions. For faster-moving subjects, a faster film advance of up to 1.5 frames per second is available.
The Sure Shot Classic 120 Caption's retro appearance, with aluminum front cover and metallic lens barrel, is both eye- catching and durable.
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