I was looking for a good camera for a good price, and found the a310. Since I don't need great photos, even though this camera gives great photos, it's great. All the controls are very user friendly; you can switch from camera mode to movie taking mode with a mere switch, which brings me to the movie taking ability. Of course, you can't expect a great movie capability, but this camera sure covers what I need. With a decent sized card, you can get a whole lot of movies. However, on the highest resolution, you can only take movies up to 30 seconds long, which is okay for me since most movies longer than that get boring. I use a 512mb card, and can get about 450 seconds of high resolution video(30 seconds each)and more than 1000 seconds on medium. on low resolution....wow. I find myself using the movie capability more than the pictures. If you're starting out in photography, or just want a decent camera for a great price, you've found it.

This is an excellent camera and with an excellent price. I had no problems with this camera out of the box. It was simple to use and the picture quality is outstanding. The movie mode is great for taking short movies. The only complaint is taking multiple shots with the flash, it does take a little bit for it to recharge. Other than that, I love it!

I bought this camera on a friend's advice. I have been very happy with it. It is packed with loads of features. I find it easier to use than my old point and shoot analog camera. The only drawbacks are, battery life, and the small CF card it comes with. I bought a 512mb card which allows me 300+ pics on the highest setting. I also bought re-chargable NiMH batteries which give me about 200 pics before they need to be replaced.

Was very excited to finally receive this camera through mail. Tried it out but was amazed of how quickly the included batteries died. Nothing major that rechargeable NIMH batteries couldn't fix. Loved the quality of the pics, but even loved it more when i figured out how to set it on the Superfine setting. The sliding lense cover both acts as a protective cover and the power switch which makes it very easy to use. The included USB cable and power adapter makes transfers to the computer an easy process. My favorite feature on this camera though, is the video mode with sound! The lag between each shot with the flash on is pretty aggravating though. Overall, This camera performs very well for the price and I take it everywhere I go!

I bought the A310 because a friend broke my digital elph and I didn't have the cash to get a new one. I've always had fantastic experiences with canon products (printers, scanners, cameras) and at $125 for a digital camera how could I lose. Sadly the A310 is no elph. It's bulky and it takes way too long between photos to capture anything quickly. It's just sort of...eh. The price is right but I advise you to save up anther $150 and get an Elph. They rock!

I have the previous model A300 for about 2 years and have since taken more than 1000 pictures with it. It has given me satisfactory results most of the time and very good image quality considering its price. You can try out the various settings to get the desired results. I give it four stars because in dim light the camera doesn't always focus well. And the flash recharge cycle is a bit long.
I used it heavily during my travels and it caused me no trouble.

I am not happy with this camera for many reasons: first off it has no optical zoom, it takes forever to save a picture, so you can not take a series of pics, it gives alot of red eye even when they option has been chosen for no red eye, the batteries run out quickly even the rechargeable, and about 70% of the time I can't take a picture at all. I called and was told that I had to hold the button down half way to focus, then all the way. Well I try and try and try and try and miss so many good pictures!!! I will never buy anything Canon again.

This camera sucks for a number of reasons. I got this camera for a wedding gift that I regerstered for after reading all the great reviews. I was conned. Being my first digital camera I found it hard to use. The camera would not focus and would never take a picture. Having a two year old I needed to be able to take quick shots just like my old point and shoot camera. I would depress the button and the camera many times would flash busy? I'm not sure if this camera was aware that I needed it to free itself up for me, and take some pictures. Plus there are a ton of features on this camera that are suppose to be really helpful and cool but, only ended up being a waste of my time. If your not a pro and you need a camera to do its intended job and take pictures, then this camera is not for you!

My mother won this camera from her internet server on their grand opening. Since she didn't use it, she gave it to me. I love it. I have never had a problem with my batteries draining to fast, but I do always carry spares. (Mainly thats because I've had my batteries die in my other cameras when I needed them.) My biggest love of this camera is the Canon name and their service department. Two weeks ago I had a bottle of water leak in my backpack, and of course my camera was drenched. It quit working immediately and I went into a panic. When I got home from work, I went to the Canon website and emailed their service department and explained what happened. Within 30 minutes they had returned an email to me with options on either fixing it for a base price of $79 with options if more service was needed. Or upgrade to a refurbished Canon A400 for $75. I decided to take the flash card out along with the batteries and let it air dry overnight. The next morning I popped everything back in and (yippee!) everything works like a charm. I think this camera is great.

Ive had this camera for about 2 years. I like the easy to use controls. I did have a problem at first with batteries draining super fast but then i bought rechargeables and it worked better. This camera has been through alot and it still works. just recently, though, the LCD display went out so I now have to look through the view finder. I have gotten some great pics and some bad ones out of it. The zoom is just horrible. Always fuzzy. But i have to say that it was a good camera for a beginner and I am looking for a better quality canon now.

This camera did not live up to my standards. I just wanted a simple nice camera that took clear shots and was able to take a picture without taking 2 mintues to do so. And a camera that can take good pictures even if your hand is shaking a little...apparently this was not the camera for me. I had this camera for this years, I got it for my 15th birthday and at first it was a great camera because it was my first but then it quickly got annoying. Now I can't even download any pictures onto my computer and it takes a long time to even take a shot...while you hope it turns out semi-clear. I was not happy at all. Plus, I found another camera that was actually cheaper than this one and was 100 times more coperative. So I would say this is a horrible purchase and do not even think of giving it a try.

This is just an Excellent camera. I have bought 3 till date for me and my family. There are people out there to criticize it for faults like No optical zoom but these are functionalities of the camera that are specified in the Description, so if they haven't read them before buying it then its their fault. Its not that it malfunctions after u buy it or the Optical zoom capability disappears after one purchases it, so please think before criticizing such as excellent product.

This product from Canon may go down as a Classic. Its photographs are mind blowing and videos are crystal clear. Ive dropped the camera from my pocket while jogging onto solid Tar and it came out unscathed. It can a beating and its worth more than the 125 bucks Ive paid for it.

THIS IS THE THIRD A310 I HAVE BOOUGHT - WE ARE A CONTRACTING COMPANY & THESE CAMERAS ARE GREAT TO SEND OUT TO A JOB SITE WHEN I WANT PICTURE BACK UP OR TO SHOW CLIENTS BEFORE & AFTER SHOTS. IT DOES TAKE ITS TIME GETTING READY TO RESHOOT BUT FOR OUR PURPOSE THE PRICE FOR THE CAMERA IS MY DECIDING FACTOR.

This was a fantastic camera, and if the display hadn't stopped working a few weeks ago I'd stick with it for as long as it'd take pictures. The 3.2MP is perfect for 4x6s, I've printed some 8x10s and they've come out fine as well and they don't take up a lot of room on my computer. The colors are vivid and the settings easy to use. I found that photos without the flash turned out best (I think this is true of most cameras, even the digital SLRs have flash issues). The video option was particularly useful, although it only allows video in 30 second clips I found this was often the best option as I could stitch videos into a montage rather than a long string of video (which I find boring).

The best thing about the camera was its durability. It's been across three continents in a backpack, dropped from a window, dropped in the ocean, and survived years in a messenger bag at college. It only recently stopped working after a day trip, so I'm looking for a new Canon, but still giving this one an excellent review. If you can find it, get it!

We bought this as our first digital camera experience when we had a baby 4 years ago. Considerably higher priced then, but well worth the usage. Easy for beginer, but photo quality of expert. We loved sharing our high quality pics, most especially the short mini-video clips of baby to share. Problem is LCD stopped working, the icons are there but you can't see the pics before you snap. Canon has confirmed that they acknowledge use of defective chips in this model and have offered to repair my camera. Now you just can't beat that!

i owned this camera for a little over 2 years, hardly used it and it still displays saved photo's but the ccd went out on it and the only pictures it takes now look like scratchy lines, my mom bought hers the same time i did and it has the same issue. so as long as you don't expect this camera to last you should be fine :(