I had similar experience to other poster as R Tao. I bought it from Amazon and now have returned the camera. After reading so many good reviews I got the camera but it was disappointment. The pictures are not sharp and were blurry. I got it tested from a professional photographer and he did not like it either. Although his comments were that the particular peice I have could be defected who knows. Since I did not want to get into ordering a replacement and not working I just returned the camera.

In contrast, my older camera Sony DSC-P200 had amazing sharpness and clarity. I think Sony does good deal. Not sure why people think Canon does good job at optics. My brother-in-law has Canon S-80 which is considered top of the line consumer point and shoot camera and I do not think it take sharp pictures either. I think Sony's lens are the best. I will buy another Sony but I may give Canon one more chance and try Canon SD700 IS. May be IS does the wonder for Canon.

I personally would not recommend SD630.

Thanks.

I got this camera because it is smaller and lighter than our years-old powershot. The size and weight are great. You can tuck it anywhere and it fits in a pocket which is nice for party snaps. The settings are intuitive and it did not take long to figure out how to use the camera but that may also be a function of having had the powershot for so long. We took a picture at a restaurant with a big window behind us and unlike the old camera we were clear in the picture and the window light did not drown us out. Our party pics are very good and were taken in all lighting conditions. We wanted a fast point and shoot camera to take candid shots that could be blown up for nice photo prints if we got a great shot, and this camera fits that bill. The only downside is that there is no view finder and the view screen cannot be seen in bright sunlight, so you shoot blind. However, having gotten used to the camera the photos taken at a picnic came out quite well, they just needed a little cropping on the computer before printing. Over all I think this camera is great and I would have given it 5 stars if I could have seen the screen outdoors.

Unfortunately, I'm a gadget freak! I admit! It's driving my husband nuts! It's difficult for him to see the point of me buying all this techno stuff when they all "seem" the same. However, my brand new Canon SD630 gave me the two thumbs up from my husband!! He is amazed at how brilliant my photos come out compared to the 7 or so digital cameras I've had in the past. Yes, you read that right "7 or so"...I know!! Anyway, just check out the photos I posted at the top. I'll let my pics do the talkin'! Too bad Amazon doesn't let me preview the great movie clips I have..it's awesome! I don't have to lug around a separate video cam when we travel. We've always been the type to take loads of footage on a standard 8mm cam but never find time to sit in from of the TV to watch them. All I need to do now is use the movie feature of the Canon, load it to my computer which makes it much more convenient to show to family and friends. Although the battery life is adequate, I would suggest purchasing a cheap off brand back up battery, and the 2GB memory card. Oh, I love the camera so much, I even splurged on the waterproof case. Shhh...don't tell my husband how much I spent on that!! :)

I strongly recommend this digital camera. It takes great pictures, the battery has a long life, the screen is large and it is very easy to use.

I purchased for trip which we took to Yellowstone National Park and Grand Canyon. Camera performed very well. I never missed a view finder. It's compact and takes terrific pictures for a "non-expert" as myself. Would give a 4.5 with only knock that camera provides no warning when battery is too low. You Must have a back-up battery with you when runs down. (I didn't have one on me when halfway into our hike down into Grand Canyon and missed some great opportunities. Batteries are small - just have one in your pocket. Other than this knock, it's the best digital camera I've owned.

Canon truly put themselves out by making this terrific camera. Of course there a few minor frustrations here and there, but nothing that wouldn't come with any typical snapshot camera. Here are just some little things I'd like to point out:

-Since only the 700 has the image stabilization feature, the 630 has a little blurring with shaky hands and action shots, but does well overall. If you use the flash, it usually will eliminate the blur.

-The sd630 does very well in dim lighting, as long as you have a sure hand.

-The fireworks and color swap features really don't work THAT well, but they're fun to play around with. A lot of the canon features make subtle differences though that only are noticable on a computer screen size--don't doubt that there's a difference! A good example of this is the "vivid" color feature. The colors do not seem that different on the lcd screen, but on a computer screen, the color is gorgeous.

-I would say that the enormous lcd screen makes the camera worth going for this over the 600, without a doubt. Not only does the screen make it wonderfully easy to snap pictures, but the styling really separates this camera from the others in the line, or even other brands (notably, the sony cybershot). I wouldn't normally care too much about the camera's appearance, but the sd630 offers great performance as well as a stylish look. People often stop and comment at how much they like the camera. One note of warning-the screen is succeptible to scratches because of its size, so be sure to have a camera case.

-How to handle the software: I was very annoyed when my pictures were downloaded and each day's pictures had their own file. If you would be annoyed with this as well, heed the following advice. Because the software did that, this meant that I had about 20 different folders and could not look at my pictures that I'd taken in the past month all together. My advice:when the download window comes up on your computer, choose the "select images" option. This command will bring up another window, which you ought to choose "select all images" and then click "download pictures". When the final window pops up, check the "create subfolder" option and choose "new name" from the list. This way, the pictures that you download all at once may be placed in one large folder under "my pictures" or wherever you have placed your pictures. This really makes it much easier to view or show others pictures on the computer.

-If you'd prefer to use the canon software, by all means, go ahead. However, having used the canon software, I would advise downloading Picasa, Google's pciture software. It's a free and wonderfully simple download and the software is infinitely better. The only feature Picasa does not have is stitch assist, but for the ease of use, who cares?

-The sd630 has many great options, like direct printing from the camera and slideshow mode. Also, the 630 can erase all images at once, it is just a menu option. Reviewing pictures with friends is delightfully easy, and you can zoom in very far, very quickly. The options for picturetaking are endless-you may choose the iso, flash type, and even use digital macro along with other features. The digital macro is amazing- you can come within centimeters of your subject.

-The 630 is great for sharing your pictures with people because the camera is SO simple to figure out-no tricks. One main button controls flipping between camera mode, picture taking, and reviewing. Zooming is a breeze and no one every questions which buttons to press to take a picture. There buttons have been refined to a stylish few and are unobtrusive. All are labeled, so there's no guesswork. The picture taking options are under the menu option, and may be chosen on the screen--may be changed very quickly. This eliminates the rotating button with confusing symbols like that of the sony cybershots.

-Finally, and most importantly, the color and pictures are great. Canon has a very distinguishable picture--the typical "Canon color" is meant to please the owner and it sure does. The colors are bright and crisp. The pictures are the true reward for owning this camera.

I was looking for a compact yet performant camera that would be easy to take around (read: easily pocketable) to replace my Sony Cybershot DSC-P1. Nothing wrong with the Sony except:
A. Very mediocer performance in low-light conditions
B. A little too bulky to be pocketable.

The SD630 fares quite well on both the fronts. Once I learnt the manual settings, taking night shots was a cinch. The video capability (640 x 480, 30 fps) comes as a pleasant surprise: video quality surpasses that of my digital camcorder.

And oh, the 3" screen is a pleasure.

This Canon SD630 camera replaced my "garbage" Sony that suddenly stopped working. I love this camera!

PROS:
1. HUGE 3" LCD screen (the main reason I bought this camera).
2. Excellent picture quality.
3. Tons of pre-set settings including "fireworks" (which takes perfect photo's of fireworks).
4. Lots of manual settings if you prefer, including high ISO, white balance, etc.
5. Takes top quality videos (at up to 30 frames/sec at 640X480 - similar quality as that of full-featured video cameras).
6. You can upload any WAV and JPG files to personalize all the camera's settings (the sound and picture that shows when you turn on your camera, the sound the shutter makes, the sound of the buttons when navigating settings, etc.).
7. When reviewing your pictures, the built-in "gyro" will flip the orientation of your photo when you tilt the camera going from "portrait mode" to "landscape mode" and vice-versa.
8. The "colour swap" feature will have designers and decorators drooling. You take a picture of say, a house, then aim the pin-point in the middle of the LCD screen at a colour on the house that you want to change and press the shutter button, then aim the camera on the colour you want to change it to and press the shutter button, then voila!, the original picture of the house now appears with the new colour you had just personally selected!
9. It takes only about 15 minutes to fully charge the battery (NB-4L, Li-ion) in the included external battery charger.
10. The "auto create directory" feature is great. You can set the camera to create a new directory every day (or at a certain time) so when returning from your holiday, all your pictures are filed in folders according to the date you took them.
11. The "photo stitch" feature is awesome. Select this feature then snap a picture, rotate yourself a few degrees, take another picture, rotate, etc. The PC software will take all these shots and combine them into one panoramic picture.


CONS:
1. There isn't a visual battery-life meter; it only appears when the battery is almost dead, so it's hard to tell how much battery life you have left until it's too late. I bought a second battery that I carry with my camera just in case.
2. Flimsy cover on the USB and AV/OUT terminals.
3. When you connect the camera to your PC, the camera isn't recognized as a "removable device" (which is preferred with digital cameras), so you can't just copy pictures back and forth in Windows Explorer. The camera requires it's own software to download your pictures.
4. The built-in speaker is located on the top of the camera (it isn't facing you), so it's difficult to hear videos when you're playing them back on the LCD screen.

The "PROS" far outweigh the "CONS" with this camera. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Prepare to meet new people when you're out using this camera - people are amazed at the size of the LCD screen.

This is my 4th digital camera and I highly recommend it. It takes fantastic photos (especially considering it's very compact size). The huge 3" screen is awesome, and I get "wow's" from people every time I use it.

Beyond that it has some great extras that I didn't expect. It has a sensor that detects if a photo was taken in landscape or portrait mode and it automatically flips the picture. No more flipping for me! This also means the photo is right-side up when you view it on the camera. This works well with the nice slideshow the camera offers, with nice transitions and subtle panning.

It loses a star because there is no optical viewfinder...but hey, you can't have everything.

I've been a big fan of the Canon Elphs since the late 1990s, when I had an APS Elph. The form factor, picture quality, styling-- all were great.

I carry a digital camera around with me everywhere, and between two photogenic children and lots of travel, I can easily take 1000 pictures a week. So having a good camera is important to me.

The SD630 is tremendous. It's light (especially compared to the Sony Cybershot I had before) yet feels very substantial, and has some nice subtle styling details. The 3" screen is amazing, it starts up very quickly, and the pictures are fantastic-- in sunlight, low light, flash, whatever. Technically there's no image stabilization, but I've taken pictures with shutter speeds of as low as 1/6 second, and they've come out crisp. So far, the battery life is better than advertised-- a welcome change!

Get a 1 GB memory card. Being able to store 500+ very large, very high-rez pictures (or 2000 merely large, high-rez) is a kick.

I also bought the Aquapac underwater camera case, and have been shooting pictures of the kids swimming. Very cool combination.

After conducting what I thought was thorough research on cameras, I finally ordered the SD630 to replace my old, worn Minolta DiMage camera. Unfortunately, last week my daughter's Canon SD200, which we bought on sale through Amazon last Christmas and gave to her for her high school graduation in May, had a problem. After taking approximately a grand total of 50 pictures, the SD200 stopped working. The lens assembly stuck in the out position, and the camera flashed an E18 error message. The manual was not helpful, so I googled "Canon E18 error code" and was shocked to see over 16,000 hits! I was amazed to see that the E18 problem has hit many, many Canon customers, and the company is doing nothing to rectify what is an obvious design flaw with the camera. The SD630 is very similar in design to previous models like the SD200 so I decided why risk having another Canon paperweight? I ordered the Casio EX-Z750 from Amazon and will return the Canon before I even open it. I highly advise anyone purchasing a Canon digital point and shoot to research the E18 problem before buying, and if you have to have one, be sure to purchase additional warranty protection.

I just got the SD630 and I love it. I've had in the past other digital point and shoot cameras and this one has been the best so far. This camera focuses fast, shoots fast. One feature I really like is the continuos shooting. The big screen is awesome!. The quality of the pictures is pretty good. It has a lot of different features which makes it even more fun to use. I don't really mind not having the viewfinder. Overall the performance of this camere is great. Canon did a great job with this camera.

This camera has a huge view screen and looks nice. It is easy to use. We added a huge memory card to it because the one with which it arrives would only hold about ten pictures. This is my favorite camera I've owned so far. It even gets approving looks from prfessional photographers with whom I work.

Great Camera. Didn't give it 5 stars because I think the picture on it is not as crisp and clear as it could be compared to my old Canon digital camera. Everything else on the camera is great if you want a simple and easy point and shoot.

My wife and I bought a Canon Digital Rebel XT as our primary camera to document the antics of our new baby. We love that camera, but admittedly, there are times that it is simply too large for the situation (i.e. restaurants, doctor visits, etc). That said, We bought this SD630 one month ago and LOVE it for those occasions.

The only niggle: It seems to create a great deal of redeye due to the close proximity of the flash blub to the lens. That said, the red eye reduction mode helps out a bit, and photoshop or picasa can remove redeye 95% of the time.

I heartily recommend this camera.

I purchased this camera as a replacement for my SD-400. I loved the SD-400 except that I broke the LCD twice. I was not about to replace the LCD for a second time so I went shopping for a new camera. I take over 1,000 photos a week on this camera as I use it as a primary tool in my job. They have added a rigid protection barrier for the LCD whih pretty much eliminates my only complaint with previous SD Models. Let me give you my quick Pro / Con List:

Pros:

-Size: It is the perfect size. I can't imagine working with a camera that is any smaller.
-Weight: It is light weight and easily fits in your pocket even after you put it in a hardshell case.
-Picture Quality: Far superior picture quality as compared to other 6 MegaPixel Cameras. This is of course due to the higher quality lenses and the precision auto focusing.
-Availability of backup batteries: Duracell makes an excellent battery for this camera. NB-4L It is fairly inexpensive as Lithium Ion batteries go and it is easy to find.
-SD Memory: It takes SD card memory which make life easier and less expensive.
-3" LCD. The LCD on this camera is very larger and it is beautiful. Feels like I am using my MiniDV Camera.
-Software Interface: This camera is very easy to use and the menus are intuitive and simple to navigate.
-LCD Protection: The LCD is behind a rigid clear protecting surface which seems to be fairly resistant to damage.

Cons:

-Battery Life. This camera does not use AA Batteries so if you have a 512MB card or larger, then you will probably have to charge the battery before you get through the entire card. The large LCD uses a bit more energy so this camera doesn't have as much battery life as its predecessor. The trade off is well worth it in my opinion. I recommend purchasing a backup battery (NB-4L) for those long sessions.
-No View Finder: There is no view finder, means in the really bright sun it is somewhat difficult to take pictures. Although it is not as others I have owned.

I recommend this camera to anyone who wants fantastic quality photos and an easy to use easy to carry camera.

Good Luck!

My two previous digital cameras were SONY - so it was the obvious choice that my third (smaller in size, more mps...) would be another SONY. I did tons of research, spoke to photographers, spoke to friends, hung out at Best Buy and bothered the sales staff....and decided on this AMAZING Canon PowerShot. I wont bore you with the technical jargon -- this camera delivers clear, bright, and stunning photographs. As a SONY junkie, I did have to familiarize myself with the menus, but before long I was shooting like a pro. When reviewing pictures, if you tilt the camera, the picture will change direction as well. I am so completely satisfied and Canon has found a loyal customer.

if you just want a camera for your vacation, this is the right choice i think. i like it especially the big LCD screen.

I have had my sd630 for about a month and I love it! It did take me a few days to figure out all of the features that I actually use, there are more that I haven't felt a need to use yet. The shutter delay is minimal unless you have an extreme zoom, or really bad lighting conditions. Everyone loves the sleek look and the large 3" display, but you definitely have to be aware of how you store it when not in use... no scratches so far! Like I said, I am new to this, but I keep seeing huge differences in the quality of photos taken by friends and family and my pictures. I am extremely happy with my choice.

Loved!!!
I am a canon fan, so this one has a great and quality design, the screen is huge and clear, you can see your pic so bright. it is beautiful, great quality pics, very easy to use, the only thing that canon tecnology doesn't have is the trimming option, i miss this in Canon cameras because it is a helpful option... but in general i recomend this for a compact model , i love this camera!!!

I love it...it is easy to use, you'll have a very clear pixtures, it is easy to upload in the computer and you can easily edit it. I love it! This is my first Camera and I love it!

I took this camera to Iceland and Italy and this camera took beautiful pictures. I love the huge screen, and battery life is excellent.

The SD 630 was my 2006 Father's Day gift. I was very happy because I was going to purchase a camera for my vacation in August. I didn't read the instruction book, because I was so happy. The pictures came out great on the BIG 3" lcd screen on my vacation.THE BIG TEST..THE PRINTING OF THE PICTURES!!
I took my camera to Walmart to get the pictures printed ( LIKE I ALWAYS DO..WITH MY $75 Kodak camera) ALOT of the pictures came out very dark..So, I learned about the histogram, which is a chart on the camera that show if the picture will be printed dark. I went to a wedding on Aug 19,and I took pictures and they all are dark.. I called Canon Support and they said maybe I need to buy an addl flash ...If you taking up close pictures they come out REALLY GOOD, but if the target is not up close, or if your taking pictures inside a room or building you can forget about it. On my vacation I was useing the Auto Setting, didn't work and at the wedding I used custom settings, didn't work..
I'm Very Disappointed

It has a large screen, very sharp! No viewfinder though. It'd be much better if it can operate on regular AA bateries. It needs the special Canon Lion battery, which costs a lot, $40 each.

With all the praise this screen and this camera have gotten, I'd like to point out something that has been missing from any review I've seen. While the screen is larger than it's 2.5" counterparts, the pixel count is not (173,000 pixels for both). Since the pixel density is even worse than my old 2" screen camera, I cannot tell if my pictures are in focus in my camera! I thought I had a defective unit that couldn't take sharp pictures until I uploaded them to my computer. On the computer the pictures were excellent, but you really can't tell on this low resolution LCD on the camera. I like the camera, but if I were to do it again, I'd focus more on pixel density than screen size. Otherwise you have no idea if you got a sharp picture until you upload it to the computer.

I love Canon cameras. I have had only Canons so far.
I think that the SD630 is great for the average person. The huge LCD has a positive and a negative side. Because of the size of the LCD you can see the picture much better. However, because it's so big it takes almost the entire back of the camera. That means: the LCD will always have some figerprints. It's almost impossible to avoid touching the LCD with your fingers.
Other than that I think the SD630 is one more good camera from Canon.

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.

OK, first impressions:

Pros:

- Damn that's a HUGE screen! Biggest one out there!!
- HUGE screen!
- Love the color accent feature
- Feels durable
- Cool movie mode

Cons:

- Screen not high resolution, not as good as my Panasonic DMC-FX7
- No battery life indicator
- No REVIEW button like my FX7 (where I can do instant review and scroll back and forth between pictures), instead I have to turn the switch to Playback mode to review my pictures

I have had three point and shoot digital cameras, from the very first Canon Powershot to Panasonic DMC-FX7 to this, and I wish I can combine the brightness of the Panasonic display and the battery indicator feature as well as the review button with the Canon quality and the large screen. But as with most things in life, one can't have it all. I am very happy with my purchase and I will look again to purchase another Canon soon (this time the Digital Rebel XTi).

Reading the reviews on this camera almost caused me not to purchase it. Going against the negative ones about the blurry pictures I ordered it. I've personally never been happier with a camera. The first day it started blurring the pictures, but if you look in the manual under troubleshooting you'll see advise on how to get rid of the blurring and it worked. Its a great camera you just have to be smarter than it.

The Canon PowerShot SD630 is a small yet fierce compact point-and-shoot camera. This little 6-megapixel camera managed to bundle performance and snappy photos into a package you can easily carry in your shirt or pants pocket. I recently upgraded from the Canon SD450, and I am so glad that I got the SD630 (rather than the SD600). THE SD630 is almost identical to its little brother, the PowerShot SD600. The SD630 incorporates the same sensor, lens, and internal components. The only advantage over the less expensive SD600 is its 3-inch LCD screen, but had to lose the viewfinder in the process (which I never used anyway).

The first thing that jumped out and caught my attention is the (relatively) HUGE 3" LCD screen. It provides plenty of room to frame your shot but not so much room to operate the camera. Granted, the pixel count on this screen is the same as the 2.5" screen on the SD600, I still like the larger view. The buttons on the back include a standard four-way rocker control pad, menu, display, and a button for printing when the camera is hooked up to a PictBridge-compatible printer. If you have large hands, you'll probably find its control layout a little uncomfortable, and it doesn't have an optical viewfinder, but the SD630 is still a great compact camera. Once you get the hang of it, the pad allows "easy" navigation around the menu system, and you can directly set options such as the self-timer, continuous shooting, macro, flash, and ISO sensitivity. The top edge of the camera holds the shutter release, the zoom rocker, the power button, and a slider for switching between photo, movie, and playback modes. The zoom rocker is a tabbed ring around the shutter release similar to the SD600, facing the front edge of the camera. Some users have mentioned that it is uncomfortable for large fingers and extremely awkward to operate with one hand, especially when zooming out. I have large/x-large hands, and I find no problems using the controllers.

The Canon PowerShot SD630 has a decent amount of features that give its tiny form a nice amount of flexibility. Canon couples a 6-megapixel CCD with up to 3x optical zoom (35mm-to-105mm equivalent) lens. The lens has a pretty narrow maximum aperture of f/2.8 to f/4.9, with a shutter-speed range of 1/1,500 second to 15 seconds, average numbers for models in this space. The camera has automatic, program, and manual exposure modes with a range of plus or minus 2EV in 1/3EV steps, which is also on a par with the competition. Its sensitivity range goes as high as ISO 800; that's not quite as much as Fujifilm's and Sony's latest offerings, but it will still give you more low-light flexibility than most cameras of its size.

I won't go into the details of the measurements, but I have to mention that it is less than an inch thick with its lens tucked in (great to carry around). It is easier to carry around than the SD450, or my ancient S200 (yes, the CompactFlash version!). I liked that the right side of the body is somewhat shaped/curved, because it lets the user hold the camera comfortably in your right hand.

In addition to standard automatic and manual exposure modes, the SD630 offers a handful of scene modes. One will also find options for photographing beaches, plants, snowy days, and fireworks (not available on the SD450). It even has an underwater mode to use in conjunction with the optional underwater housing (for extra $$). Color Accent and Color Swap modes can filter and change colors in the camera, producing some neat artistic effects. And, the camera has an awesome 30fps VGA movie capture mode, which can be used in conjuction with the Color Accent modes and other features. I've shot a 45 minute movie of my 4-month old daughter (I have a 2Gb SD card) with no hiccups, and I think I could have gone longer.

The SD630 takes a little over a second from power-on to the first shot, and takes about 2 seconds between shots, which increases marginally with flash. I haven't tried the burst mode yet, but it is supposed to shoot at 2.1fps with no buffer constraint on the number of shots.

So far, the photos I have taken with the SD630 were quite pleasing, looked crisp and clear, and nice color reproduction (at least with my poor eyes) at the lower ISO range. However, images become noisy at ISO 400 and ISO 800 (as expected), but still usable. I will be doing a field test against my Digital SLR (Nikon D100), results pending. Also, I have not used the bundled software, which is supposed to be very good.

Conclusion:

I am happy with my purchase of the Canon PowerShot SD630. It is an extremely solid ultra compact, with performance and photo quality that more than make up for its very few design flaws. It's a surprisingly good shooter, and its feature set makes it quite flexible for a camera of its size. It is a more expensive version of the PowerShot SD600 ($50-100 more), with a larger screen and no optical viewfinder. Personally, I don't use the viewfinder, so I am willing to give it up for the larger LCD.

I love my camera. It takes awesome pictures and has lots of cool features. My favorite feature is the flash option that lets you pick one color out and it makes the rest black and white. It makes me look like a professional photographer. I would definitely recommend it to anyone!!

If you are interested in digital point and shoot cameras, since Canon discontinued the Power Shot S-80, there are THREE or more digital point and shoot cameras on the market that I know of that have a "true" WIDE ANGLE lens of 28mm or even 23mm! 1) The Panasonic DMC-FX01
for $250---and 2) The Kodak EasyShare V570 with a 23mm lens for about $250 3) The Canon Power Shot SD 800 IM for about $400. and 4) My current favorite is the Kodak EasyShare V705 with 7.1M and a 23mm super wide angle lens plus a 2nd lens that goes up to about 120mm.

So, you ask, "who needs a 28mm or 23mm lens?" You do! Most people concern themselves with how LONG is their telephoto lens. But, most people who "know" know that it is the WIDE ANGLE lens that is most important---most of the "best shots" are made with a WIDE ANGLE lens. For example, you're in Europe and you are trying to "get a shot" of that Cathedral of Notre Dame over there. You NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. You are in the California Poppy Fields and you want to get the expanse of the golden-yellow poppy flowers with the huge blue sky filled with white clouds above---you need a WIDE ANGLE lens. You are sitting at thanksgiving dinner and you want to take a photo from the foot of the table with everyone sitting on the left and right---you NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. You are in the garden of the California Mission and you want to take a photo of the ENTIRE garden surrounded by the mission walls---you NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. It's Christmas day and you want a photo of the ENTIRE GROUP of visitors in front of the Christmas Tree---you NEED a WIDE ANGLE lens. This is where the 28mm lens (or 23mm on this camera) comes in! So, you NEED THIS CAMERA! Otherwise you'll be cutting off heads and leaving Aunt Sylvia out of the "Christmas Group Photo" this year---and she'll disinherit you and you'll live a life of poverty and misery everafter! :o) If you agree or disagree or know of ANY other digital point and shoot camera that has a WIDE ANGLE lens please write, Email:boland7214@aol.

I am totally enjoying my camera. I think I made the perfect choice in getting this camera. It neatly fits into my little purse and I can take it anyway with me. I was also drawn to the 3 inch LCD screen! Perfect! Also because I trust the canon name (previously owned a Powershot A70) I know what I am getting.
Furthermore, downloading and transfering pictures are easy with my MAC, I dont have to think twice about what to do. Also the record feature is so clear, with great volume, I was very surprised. Additionally, even in the auto function, night shots comes out really bright and nice!
Of course I am used to having more buttons to press, but I guess with a small camera, most keys are multi-fuctional.
Now, whenever someone sees me using my new camera they feel the need to change theirs! Luv it!

All I can say in short is I love this camera. I had a Sony prior to this camera and was never really happy with it and was worried about spending money on another camera I might not like. But the big screen on the Canon, the beautiful pictures it takes, and how user friendly it is, is just wonderful. I could not ask for a better camera. Look no further, just purchase it!

i dont know whats the problem but pics are not coming good. may be i m not able to configure properly but even after using default setting it is not coming good. need to figure out. is thee any way i can replace that... i think there is some manufacturing defect??? not sure thou.

Very happy with the picture quality, size of the camera, and functionality. Still learning most of the features, but it's kind of fun...certainly no reason to be complaining about it! Love the large viewer. Battery life is a little short, but good enough for me. Would much rather have the trade off of small camera vs. large battery, since I'm a pretty novice user and don't use it too often.

You can't go wrong getting a Canon, no other brand is comparable. The SD630 is a sleek, compact camera that gets the job done right. It includes awesome features that include color swap and color emphasis. The only downside to a small camera as this one is that you don't get much of a zoom. Also this camera does not have a battery life indicator and doesn't let you crop the images afterwards. The big 3 inch screen makes up for these cons and I don't think there is a better compact camera on the market.

Don't need the view finder. The screen is plenty bright and gets brighter as the sun does (via f-stop monitoring). Plus, the continuous setting is great for kids. Takes on average 4 shots/sec. This means, in fast action scenes, you're guaranteed to get a couple of good shots. I had a Canon 330 before, the 630 blows the 330 away. Its light weight, durable, small.
Great pictures, great videos. Who needs a camcorder?

This handy little camera is all I expected and more. It' a snap to use and produces great pictures in all lighting situations. I have not even begun to learn how to use all of the features. The battery lasts forever. Photos download to iPhoto perfectly.

What I like most of the SD630 is its 3" LCD display.
Also the quality of the macro and infinity shooting modes is excellent.
Takes really good panoramic photos.
Its compact and pretty.
Has a wide variety of shooting modes, all of them very useful and easy to configure.
Has a mode to switch and accent colors, which other cameras don't have.
Takes very good video even when there is not a lot of light.

What I don't like is that is doesn't have image stabilizer.
If there is very little light and no flash is used then the picture will appear blurred.

This is my first digital camera, and I made my final decision to spend more money and buy a better camera based on all of the wonderful reviews. True, the large screen is wonderful, and I love the compact size. Close-up pictures (like single flowers) turned out beautifully. Other photos were average.
The big problem is taking pictures outside in sunlight. On a bright day, the screen is nothing more than a mirror; I was simply looking into my face no matter how I turned. So....to get a picture we had to "guess and shoot." Then we would look at the screen in shade to see what we got. It was a big guessing game. We were on a trip, so were asked by several others to take pictures of them on their cameras. That is how I found out how wonderful an optical lens would be. This camera is useless in sunlight.

This camera is great for point and shoot purposes. The shutter time is remarkably quick, considering the 6MP. Easy to use and transfer/edit pictures. Highly recommend this camera for the average user.

This camera was a birthday gift for my daughter and she's very happy with it, it takes good pictures and high quality and good price also. Thanks.

Great camera. I can't say anything bad about this camera. This is my second 600 series PowerShot. We carry them with us wherever we go. Might want to consider buying an extra battery, because the rechargeable battery does not give much warning when it is about to quit.

Canon's digital elph is always good, I had SD110, SD200, and now SD630. Some people wonder about the 2.5 inch LCD screen. Just ask yourself "How often do you use the viewfinder when taking a photo with compact cameras?" If your answer is not often, Canon PowerShot SD630 is your best choice.

It's a nice, sturdy camera. The only issue that I would have with the screen is that it has a potential to be screatched. However, that can easily be remidied with a simple screen kit. Also, night shots are hard to get and sometimes the motion blurs when you take the pictures. However, that can be remedied by just taking an .AVI of the shot and separating it into others. My advice is to play with the camera to get ALL of its idosyncrasies, but that would be for any camera. However, the camera interface is EXTREMELY intuitive. Also, set up the software to automatically align shots. You can do that in camera, but for vertical shots, it may not do that and you'd have to save it in the same file.

I bought SD630 to replace my older and bulkier camera (also point and shoot). I read reviews on various sites, asked friends and played with different cameras in the store. A lot of positive reviews for Canon cameras on this site and from my friends. In the end, I'm not quite sure if I have high standards, others have low standards, or I got a bad model. Other Canon owners suggested that this is a user issue but I am comparing this camera to my old one - same user, different results.

My 4yr old Olympus takes better pictures with all auto presets. Canon's all auto pictures are blurry (edges are uneven), too pixilated (hair looked like it was sparking) and make the people look dead (colors are on bluish side). Even after playing with various scene modes, I couldn't make the pictures look like they weren't taken at the morgue.

Visually, the camera is very attractive with clean lines and huge screen. It's small but on the heavy side - not suitable for a woman's pocket like Exilim but more like guy's baggy jeans' pocket.

Overall, the picture quality was subpar and I returned the camera.

Very nice digital camera for everyone in the family. I've used 35mm SLR camara all along, and trying to get familiar with digital camara/photography. As for this model, very useful for taking quick snap shots. Color quality is excellent; battery life and charging system is very good. Overall design is very nice - easy to carry, automatic lense cover, big LCD screen on the back, battery release mechanism are all well thought out. Highly recommended for anyone considering purchasing digital camera.

As far as all the features I'll never use and I'm not a pro like some people claim to be, I'm happy with this camera. It takes great pictures but does use utilizebattery power because of the screen. No problem there, I already picked up 2 after market high capacity batteries on ebay for a few bucks which have worked great.
The screen is a major asset to this and is the talk around the office.

I purchased this camera when it was first released in anticipation of my upcoming summer trip to Europe. I upgraded to this 6MP Canon from my two and a half year old 5MP Sony DSC-P10, a camera that was becoming increasingly irritating both because of the small 1.5" LCD screen and how long it took to take a simple photo.

Let me tell you-- when I was traveling through Europe, I was so glad I had this camera.

Not only did it take fantastic pictures, the 3" LCD screen made it easier to see photos (although it was a little difficult in bright sunshine, a problem when I was in Greece) and decide whether or not I wanted to retake a particular picture. I loved all the different shooting options, and the color accent was particularly fun to play around with. It was a little more difficult taking pictures at night, and it would have helped if this camera had the image stablization that comes with the SD700 and now the SD800 as well. Both the optical and digital zoom were amazing, although using the digital zoom produces noisier pictures as expected.

I also loved the navigation wheel on the camera, which functions almost like an iPod when you're scrolling through pictures. It made it easier to find the photo I wanted and fast! There's also a slideshow, which I used every night when reviewing my pictures from the day's adventures.

I didn't mind that there was no viewfinder, because I never used it anyway. My biggest problem is that there is no battery indicator, so I was constantly nervously charging my battery at night when I was in hostels, just to be sure that it wouldn't die on me the next day. It was only a problem when I was in Paris and the battery died because I didn't charge it the previous night. I didn't take that many pictures a day, maybe 50-60 max daily, but I spent a lot of time playing around with the pictures after I took them, or just looking at them on the LCD screen later that night. I can't really comment on the battery life since I charged it almost every night while I was traveling, but it sure would have been useful to have a battery indicator to let me know how much was left. I would definitely recommend getting a backup battery, just in case.

I definitely like this camera much more than my previous one. It's faster when taking pictures than the Sony ever was, and the screen makes it more enjoyable to take photos. My family has several digital cameras, and of all of the different brands we own I think that Canon is superior (vs. Olympus, Leica digital, and Nikon). This camera took a little getting used to when compared to the others, which I could simply take out of box, charge, and use. I had to read the manual to learn how to navigate through the menus, but it's easy to pick up and learn.

All in all, this camera was well worth the money when I bought it over a hundred dollars more than it's listed for on Amazon now, so at the price it is now it's a bargain!

I've had this camera for a couple of days now and from what I can tell, the only thing that is really going to bother me is the lack of a battery life indicator. It would've been nice to have antishake technology as well. For a small camera it really packs in the functions otherwise. The last camera I owned was an S110 Canon Elph, so this is a huge step up.

I do not recommend this camera.

The good:
-The large LCD screen on the back is wonderful and makes reviewing images easy and pleasurable.
-For point and shoot photography, the camera is easy to use right out of the box.

The bad:
-Image quality is poor. Images are overexposed and not of good quality.
-The case and LCD are scratched up after one month of mild use.
-The focus jammed a month into owning it. I returned all settings back to factory default and it still wouldn't work. I tried all sorts of things to restore the focus. Taking out the battery and memory card mysteriously returned the focus to normal.
-I've bought off of Amazon for years, but have never needed to return an item. I'm very disappointed to learn about Amazon's return policy of taking away 50% of the items value after 30 days, even if they are defective.

This camera replaced a lost Pentax Optio S which had infinitely better image quality than this Canon. I have buyers remorse and would have returned it if Amazon's policy had been less rigid.

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...

This camera can do it all. You will enjoy the size of the screen and the slideshow features it offers. The video option is also incredible. The weight is perfect to carry along. I am very happy with it. I purchased a Sony camera prior to this one and Canon is by far the best!

The camera SD630 is an amazing product for the price. Its resolution is 6.0 megapixels, which isn't the highest anymore but is the same as the original Digital Rebel from Canon, which I also own. This camera is replacing my Fujifilm 4800 which I bought 5 years ago at $500. This camera was only $270, about half the price and 3X the resolution and 1/3 the size of the 4800! Here's my breakdown of the camera:

PROS:
very compact
solid construction
large 3" LCD screen
Excellent optical lens
amazing video capibilities (rivaling camcorders)
lots of options to play around with
great stitching tool makes it a breeze to create panoramic views from several photos
80-800 ISO
fast start up
fast shutter speed (15 sec-1/1500 sec)
excellent macro option
great price

CONS:
Battery life is somewhat weak compared to other cameras in this class
LCD isn't the highest resolution for a large screen
flimsy battery/SD card door
can't switch SD cards while on tripod
NO image stabilization
options in menus can be somewhat hard to find
EXIF doesn't let you see the ISO for some reason
35mm is not wide enough view for a 2006 camera
No battery life indicator until its almost dead
comes with a pathetic 16meg SD card (buy at least a 1 gig)

All in all this camera is an awesome value, 6 megapixels is plenty for enlargements and the picture quality is almost as good as my Rebel. Better than a $3000 camera just five years ago shows how technology just keeps getting better and better and cheaper.

I borrowed my daughter's SD630 on a 10 day trip to Greece with some friends. One of them had brought a new Canon EOS 5D but forgot to pack his flash (it doesn't have a pop up). I had a scandisk ultra II 2G card but I was taking so many good shots, I had to download the photos each day onto my laptop which allowed us to compare the performances between SD630 and EOS 5D daily. My SD630 took crystal clear shots just like the 5D (which retails for about $2,500??) on outdoor shots which is pretty remarkable but SD630 with High ISO (800) setting blew away the 5D on indoor shots. During the trip, we visited many museums where flash photography was not allowed, and my SD630 was the only one in the group taking incredibly sharp pictures in low light situations with consistency.

SD630 with its large LCD (which automatically switches between landscape and protrait in review mode) and easy to use thumb dial allowed me to take shots with great ease in changing conditions. I was able to turn off the flash, set the ISO to high, and etc with ease that I was able to take shots so quickly where as a slower trigger might have missed the shot.

I also tested out the macro settings where the SD630 performed flawlessly.

It is small enough to fit in my palm while large enough for the trip of a life time. Unlike SLR's, I was able to take the SD630 everywhere during the trip which meant I was merely a power button away from a great shot. I was so impressed with the SD630, I finally chose Canon over Nikon in buying a SLR for myself. I bought a new Rebel XTi with 18-55mm lens. I do like the XTi's combination of versatility and functionality, but so far especialy on indoor shots where no flash is to be used, I am just amazed by the quiet and yet powerful performance of the SD630. Maybe I just don't know how to use the XTi to its potential yet, but so far, I think the SD630 is taking better shots than the XTi or the 5D. The pictures speak for themselves for me. I don't think I will return the XTi, but seeing the photos, my wife is convinced that I am keeping the SLR because it is a "cooler" looking gadget than the point-and-shoot. Deep down, I think she's right. SD630 is a fantastic point-and-shoot camera which produces high end results. As I use my new XTi on the next photo opportunities, I will be wondering if the shots will be coming out as good as the SD630 can produce.

Just got back from the first vacation with this camera. Wife and I both really like it. It is small and light yet has a solid feel in the hand. No viewfinder is a positive for me, the tiny view finders on these very small pocket cameras are almost impossible for me to use and with glasses on they are useless. I've found that using the display screen is no problem and very easy with the 3" screen. The screen is viewable in direct sunlight, but it is a bit washed out, you can still get your aim.

I put a 2G card in and have been shooting like crazy and a couple of short movies. Looks like 600+ images at full resolution.

The startup time and trigger to image time are very fast.

Showing the pictures to others on the 3" screen is really nice, almost like having a mini picture book along.

Everyone that you hand the picture to to take a picture for you or to look at a picture comments on how nice the camera is.

Image quality looks good to me.

Highly recommended camera. This is my third digital camera.

I researched thoroughly before buying this camera for our son for Christmas - several family members have the SD600. Be sure to buy additional memory. Have been watching for the delivery of this almost $300 package, shipped via DHL. Came home today and found it hanging on my mailbox (on the street) held on by a rubber band. If you can specify shipping by another method, I would recommend it. My daughter just had the WORST experience with many Christmas gifts coming in one package from Amazon- the routing info was insane on the tracking - to the wrong address, wrong town, wrong state, returned by the wrong recipient- and then back to a dead package area of Amazon. The customer service person (who spoke marginal English) said they would review it, probably would not pay for expedited shipping to get it to her on time. I really expected better of Amazon. Perhaps CSR needs more training. Perhaps Amazon needs to review their shipping providers.

Wonderful camera, beautiful pictures! I've been through a lot of cameras this year due to poor performance & this one really does the trick. I'm extremely happy with this purchase. The 3" LCD is a beautiful thing!

Edited to say that for those complaining about red-eye, nost point & shoot cameras will have the same issue. Canon makes a very quick & simple fix...when you download the pics to your computer, just click the edit red-eye & it fixes it for you!

I'll take the quality pictures that this camera produces over any other point and shoot any day of the week!

I am VERY dissatisfied with the red eye reduction features. There is an auto red eye reduction as well as a red eye reduction "on" selection. Neither of the two reduce red eye. I have taken countless pictures that would have turned out wonderful but they ALL have red eye. I am so displeased that I want to purchase another camera.

This first thing you notice is how tiny this camera is -- not much larger than a deck of playing cards. The next thing you notice is the HUGE lcd display in back. And the third thing, as you start using the camer is how many features it has. This camera is terrific. I traded in my A620 for this one. The A620 was a nice camera, but it was so bulky we rarely took it with us. In contrast, the SD630 is so small, it is no big deal to simply drop it in your pocket and take it with you everywhere, and fire off shots. The downside is that, unlike the A620 which uses AA batters, this one uses a battery pack, so I would suggest you have an extra one on hand in case you run short.

In sum, the camera is tiny, seems durable (except for the plastic batter / sd card cover), and has a beautiful screen. It does not have a a viewfinder so that may be a turn off for some people, but frankly, I have never missed it.

This is an excellent camera for the money. The large 3" screen is one of those things that you think you don't really need, but once you have it you wonder how you ever got along without it. Picture quality is great. The flash is insanely bright. I always thought movies in a still camera were just a gimmick, but the SD630's are good enough to be usable and fun. The camera has some really nice features that promote creativity and increase usability. I recommend reading the manual or you'll miss out on a bunch of handy features. Last but not least, it all comes in a very tiny package that easily fits into any pocket. The more I use it the more I love it. Highly recommended!

I've had the camera for three months. We bought it in anticipation of the birth of our child, and we have no regrets.

My wife loves it for its simplicity and picture quality; I love it for its small size (portability), large screen and long battery life. Video clips (with sound) have been very good, and the pictures are very clear. The camera is a consistent performer. Well worth the money; we highly recommend it.

I've used a Canon S40 since our son was born 5 yers ago . . . we use iPhoto / Mac OSX which is always great with Canon cameras . . . whatever you get, I think a minimum of 4 megapixels is a good rule of thumb . . . but, whoa, i think anything getting up to 10mp now is kinda overkill . . . eats up tons of storage -- and frankly, I'm not going out to print many photos anymore, let alone make some giant posters or anything . . . well, in short it was kind of a toss-up between the SD630 and all the other Powershot models.

However, we now have an SD630 as of this week -- it's the *one* model of Powershot/Elph that Canon makes that has the 3-inch screen . . . thought about it for months; read reviews of all kinds. It even does video -- amazing!! Holding my brother's 2.0megapixel Canon from 5 yrs ago this week, blew me away -- this camera is about 1/2 the size & weight of his camera, which I always admired for it's tiny size.

* Also, I can't believe you can get a 1 gb card for 20 bucks / we got a 2 gb card . . . incredible prices now! Major wow!

* Nice features: fassst response (old cameras have lots of lag-time reading shots to memory cards . . . no more!!) . . . video is great @ 30fps 640 x 480 (yes -- we'd decided on this little camera for *video* to experiment vs. getting a dv-camcorder first ) . . . 3" screen vs 2.5" on the SD600 (only 30 bucks less) is *awesome* . . . up-close "macro" shots on things from only inches away is really neat, too . . . battery is tiny, easily lasts a couple days of shooting-reviewing . . .

Just my 64-bits . . . :] JB

Bought the Canon sd630 after a couple of months of researching for a point and shoot camera. It's great for newbies and those who are a little more advanced and like to have plenty of manual adjustment.
I got the camera at BestBuy. It was little cheaper than on Amazon at the time, plus, I have peace of mind for a quick return if I needed to. I highly recommend this camera. It takes great photos and simple to use.

This is my 3rd Canon camera and I like it just as much as the others. Canon is the leader in this area. Since I just got the camera and can't speak for the battery life and won't go into that area. The only thing I recommend after purchase is to get a case, a larger memory card (1mb)and those clear covers to protect the screen. Buy and enjoy!

I love this camera, so far no complaints. I wish it had a digital zoom, but its really not a big deal. Love the big screen. Love canons. Had my last one for almost 4 years.

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!

I purchased one for my daughter to take pictures of my grandson, and was so pleased that I purchased one for my wife, as well. It is a wonderful camera and I get new pictures every week. Thank you!

I bought this Cannon Digital camera a few months back and I love it! It's so lightweight that I keep it in the front pocket of my bag so that it's always with me. The screen is quite big so that you can clearly see what your shot looks like. Unless I make the mistake, every picture comes out clear. You get the ocassional red-eye, but most developing machines allow for cleaning that up instantly. I would definitely recommend this camera if someone is looking for something easy to use and handy.

camera works great... huge screen (note: no eye viewing hole)... quick response when flash is necessary. some pictures come out blurry, and i'm not sure if the new image stabilizer thing will fix that.. but so far, i've had no problems. also this model is slightly smaller than all the others... the huge screen is its major plus though.

This little camera is a gem. Perfect size. Fantastically crystal clear 3 inch screen. Easy to use. Crisp pictures. Excellent video. Perfect for my dad who is almost 70 and carries his camera everywhere.

THIS IS THE SWEETEST LITTLE CAMERA YOU COULD EVER WANT.
IT'S SMALL.SMALL ENOUGH TO SLIP IN YOUR POCKET AND TAKE ANY WHERE YOU WANT TO GO.
BUT.... IT'S BIGGGGG IN THE TECH DEPT. YOU CAN TAKE ANY KIND OF PICTURES-
COLOR, SEPIA, NATURAL, EVEN BLACK & WHITE. YOU CAN TAKE PORTRAITS, PANORAMIC,ANY KIND OF PICTURES YOU WANT DAYLIGHT OR DARK.
EVEN VIDEOS!!!
WHAT MORE CAN I SAY, IF YOU NEED A NEW DIGITAL CAMERA,THIS IS THE ONE TO GET. I KNOW YOU WILL LOVE.

I really love this digital camera. It takes great pictures and the menus are easy to learn. The 3 inch LCD looks great! The slideshow and the auto rotation are really cool features. It's sleek and slim.

This is my second Canon PowerShot - and it is wonderful. I love the big screen, the video quality is outstanding and so easy to use. Sometimes I don't feel the pictures are quite as sharp as my original 400, but it shows on the screen when the lens is not steady, so this is probably user error (my fault).

I have recommended this camera to my family and we now have 4 of these wonderful cameras. Obviously I am enjoying it.

This camera was for my daughter and she absolutely loves it. It took a little while to learn to use the various options on the camera but it was worth the effort. The pictures are fabulous and the size of the screen is a definite advantage. This is a great camera whether you are taking family pictures, traveling, or just want to experiment and/or be a bit of an artist.

This camera is truly a joy to use. The viewing screen on the back makes taking and reviewing photos simple. All my friends now want my camera!

I would have given it a 5 if it did better in low light conditions. This could also be my lack of knowledge as to how to adjust the camera for low light.

When my trusty Sony stopped working I was told repairs would run $250. For the same money I bought this Canon, and I'm glad I did. Two warnings, though. First, the memory card that comes with the camera only held 7 photos, which is a joke. I immediately bought a card that holds 500 shots, which is a lot more like it. Second, the camera offers no warning that the battery needs recharging, it just shuts down. So, it pays to have a second charged battery handy. Now, with my large memory card and extra battery I am ready for any photo opportunity. It's a great camera.

Well I bought this camera for my parents for Christmas because of the screen size, and all I can say was that it was kinda hard to give it to them because I really fell in love with it! The quality is superb as usual from Canon but that screen is just amazing. Plus, it was cheaper here than anywhere else...especially Best Buy. Great camera...highly recommended.

We purchased this camera to upgrade from a Canon SD410. Canon cameras are excellent - we owned the SD410 for a few ye