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fibia7
29.02.2012
10/10
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- + Компактная модель,металлический шероховатый корпус (устойчив к царапинам и соскальзыванию из рук),много ручных настроек и режимов фото,GPS, видео отличного качества
- - дорогват можно было бы и подешевле,...
Замудряков Сергей
21.10.2011
8/10
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- + Большой физический размер матрицы
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Интеллектуальная система оптической стабилизации - - Объектив темнее чем у предшественника Canon PowerShot S95
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Скроменый эксперт
08.07.2012
10/10
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Великолепно
Просто отличный компакт!!! Как всегда S серия у Canon на высоте.
Андрей Кузнецов
13.12.2023
10/10
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Отличная модель
- + Отличный компактный аппарат профессионального уровня
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26.12.2012
10/10
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I suppose that I am "late to the party" regarding the Canon PS S100. The S110 is already out as its replacement, and it is, of course, a fine camera. The time finally came to replace my venerable Digital Elph S50, and I did an enormous amount of research trying to decide what to replace it with for my "pocketable" walk-around camera. I tend to prefer Nikon for SLRs and Canon for small cameras (both are excellent), and my research continued to support the notion that Canon is right at the forefront for small cameras.Many recent reviewers have concentrated their reviews on comparing the S110 and the S100. I mostly will not. Since I have been absent from the small camera market scene for seven years, this review will instead mostly dwell on the improvements of the S100 over the earlier models, which observations I hope that someone will find useful. Very briefly, with respect to the excellent S110, for me the deciding factor in favor of the S100 are the analog controls and the non-presence of a touchscreen. Ergonomically I like the big shutter button and the all-analog controls of the S100. I tend to find touchscreen control of a camera non-intuitive; perhaps I am just a product of the baby-boomer generation. To further date myself, I miss the optical viewfinder that used to be standard on cameras of this class. Like almost all of its competition, the S100 uses the rear LCD as an electronic viewfinder. This is the wave of the future and the S100 is no exception. I am adapting.Examining the S100 I can see that Canon has improved much over the earlier generation of cameras. The first thing I am going to comment upon is the image quality -- it is very, very good. Almost astounding, in fact for a camera of this size. Digital SLRs of a decade ago would be hard-pressed to take on the S100. Somehow Canon has squeezed a lot of performance out of the relatively small lens on the S100; partly due to its excellent sensor. This camera will effortlessly produce excellent images even under difficult light conditions. The image stabilization ("IS") feature (together with this camera's excellent high ISO performance) made it possible for me to take reasonably sharp photos of nighttime Christmas lights, which is something my older pocket cameras could never accomplish to my satisfaction.The next improvement that I found pleasing on the S100 is the user interface. It is very intuitive. Canon has knocked most or all of the rough edges off of its interface. I found it very easy to quickly adapt to it, which was not true of my earlier Canon circa 2002. The AUTO function allows the user to be taking pictures right out of the box in a matter of minutes. The "P" (Program) mode has many more features but nevertheless is easy to figure out and master. To my surprise both aperture and speed priority settings are right there on the top control dial, so users who wish to really control their photos, e.g. depth of field or action blurring shots, will be at home with this camera.My final main observation concerning the S100 is its amazing feature set. As noted above, it features both Program, Aperture, and Focus-priority settings. Like a full-blown SLR it allows center-weighted metering, "evaluative" metering, and spot metering. It has a variety of different focusing modes. It also has scene settings mode and a "filter effects" mode which allows a number of interesting effects such as B&W, sepia, vivid colors, and other effects. This camera allows the photographer to approach his or her shooting in a variety of different ways, and you really have to work at it to produce poor pictures with this camera. The AUTO or Scene settings will allow the shooter to let the camera make most of the decisions or, alternatively, the camera allows about as much flexibility as an SLR camera.Using a 32GB SD card the S100 will take approximately 10,000 photos, depending upon whether the shooter elects to shoot RAW, JPEG, or RAW+JPEG. Pretty amazing considering that only a decade or so ago we were all shooting 36 images on film and then paying ten dollars to get it developed so that we could see how our pictures turned out. There is no reason other than backup to worry about one's images on any vacation with this camera.I elected to go with the black version of the S100 and I am well-pleased with it. The black looks very snappy and professional. The aluminum body has a nice anti-skid texture that is very pleasing to the eyes and to the touch, and there is a rubber grip on the front that further aids in gripping the camera. The one issue as far as handling is concerned is that I do occasionally find my left hand blocking the pop-up flash at times. You have to watch that with this camera. Another nit: there is no recess or protective lip for the beautiful LCD viewfinder on the back of this camera. Buying one of the after-market protective products is an absolute must if you wish to avoid scratching this screen. Many are avail
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04.09.2012
10/10
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This camera is PHENOMENAL ... but if you want it to work right, you need to put in the time to understand how it works and to test all of the many shooting options that are offered. Perhaps, if you are looking for the best pocket camera which takes awesome photos by just turning it on, pointing and shooting, this may not be the best choice (I suspect the canon 300 HS would be one of the best for this). But if you are looking for a camera capable of taking superb pictures with excellent picture quality that require just a little understanding of how to utilize the settings, or if you want a fantastic pocket camera which allows you to manipulate all the basic controls of an old, standard film-35mm, it is hard to imagine you could find better (though if you have the money and pocketability is not of supreme importance, the Fuji Film Fine Pix x100 would be my pick ... at $1200).I spent easily over 1 month doing research on all all sorts of cameras (various models of Lumix, Nikon, Sony, Olympus, other Canons, a couple of others and the FujiFilm) before i bought this. While in the end i am very happy with my selection, it took way too long for me to sort through all the customer reviews here, the professional reviews on CNET, DPReviews, Youtube, etc. The many reviews here on Amazon helped immensely in trying to make my choice, but I have to say I was a bit confused at first and then concerned by the extremes of comments (lots of 5 stars and a good bit of 1 star reviews). I am writing this for other Amazon users in order to help make sense of this situation. (just for reference, i am a visual artist and have a good amount of experience with photography and cameras.)1. the negative reviews are mostly because of a lens error problem which affected a good number of units of this model. fear not about this ... canon seems to have taken responsibility for this if you get one of these lemons (and in my experience with canon, they are very good with making good on their mistakes). most of the units with this problem were corrected (the S100's with a serial number beginning with numbers 29 through 41 are the ones seemingly affected by the error and most of these have been sold or recalled or fixed).2. most of the negative reviews regarding picture quality are absurd. if you just put the thing on "auto" and press the button and hope every picture is going to be great, you will likely be disappointed. this camera takes a little more getting to know than the typical pocket camera because it is more complex, but this allows you to be able to do things that most other cameras of this sort cannot do. you just have to invest a little time. PEOPLE SAYING THAT THE IMAGE QUALITY IS CRAP ARE ALL JUST WRONG - they just have not put the time into learning how to use this camera and use it properly. i was going from an old Powershot s500 that i LOVED. this was only 5 m-pixels, but it was easy to use and took really nice, balanced photos with great ease. when i first fired up the s100, i was a bit afraid that some of what was said about the picture quality was true, but after taking 20 or sometimes 30 pictures of the same thing in the same light, i was able to really understand the differences in what the settings and modes do and was able to get a feel for using the auto-modes as well as manipulating the ISO, aperture, and shutterspeed ... and i get not just great but SUPERB photos. now, after a couple of weeks, i sometimes still need to snap 3 or 4 pictures until i get one i like, but that photo is an excellent image ... one so much better than almost every compact camera i have ever seen (and with my research, i looked at buckets of sample photos from all sorts of cameras.pros:image quality - i looked at probably about 20+ compact cameras, their sample pictures and sample shots of all of them at different ISO's: this canon had the best image quality of all of them bar the pricey fujifilm x100 (which was gorgeous but this is also not really a compact camera). at ISO 800, the s100 retains more definition and colour saturation than all of the others (i think there was an olympus that came in close ).low-light shots - MOST PEOPLE THINK THE MEGA-PIXELS ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE CAMERA ... NOT SO. while the s100 has ample m-pixels, it is all about the size of the sensor and the aperture range. this camera has one of the biggest sensors (7.44 x 5.58 ... and a good quality CMOS) and the low end the aperture goes down to 2.0, so you have the ability to take really nice low-light shots. also has a good (digic 5) processor.controlability - this camera allows you to control everything important in your photo; f-stop 2.0 - 5.9 has a great range for a camera this size, ISO 80 - 6400, and 1/2000 sec. - 15 sec. shutter speed. there really aren't other cameras that can give you this.macro capability - i have never seen a camera that can take pictures at 3 cm like this, maybe a couple of full size SLRs fitted with macro lenses, but he s100 g
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02.07.2012
10/10
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Below is an email that I have just received from Canon weeks after registering my camera on their website.******************************************************Dear Michael,This service notification e-mail contains important information about your Canon PowerShot S100. Please note that product service announcement e-mails contain advisory or informational content that may be critical to the proper operation of your product, including safety, update, and instructional messages. Please carefully review the information in this e-mail as it relates to your Canon product.Thank you for using Canon products.It has been confirmed that some PowerShot S100 digital cameras encounter a lens error caused by a disconnected part inside the camera. This announcement conveys the details of the issue and Canon's service policy for affected cameras.Canon continuously strives to provide our customers with high quality, reliable products that can be used with confidence. We offer our sincerest apologies to any customers who have been inconvenienced.PhenomenonSome PowerShot S100 units (with the serial numbers listed below) may encounter a lens error due to a part becoming disconnected inside the lens. In particular, this lens error may occur when the camera is used in certain environmental conditions such as high temperature and/or humidity.Affected Product:Some PowerShot S100 Digital Cameras within the following serial number range:The first and second digits of the camera's serial number are any number from "29" through "41". For example: "29xxxxxxxxxx", "30xxxxxxxxxx"........."41xxxxxxxxxx"(The [x] characters shown above represent the remaining characters of the product's serial number.)Market SupportAffected products that exhibit this phenomenon will be repaired free of charge, regardless of the warranty status, if it is confirmed that the lens error has been caused by disconnection of the part inside the lens. However, please note that affected products which are received by Canon after their service period ends (the period during which such products are expected to be serviceable), will no longer be eligible for free repair service and will be handled in accordance with Canon's then general repair standards and regulationsSupportThis information is for residents of the United States and Puerto Rico only. If you do not reside in the USA or Puerto Rico, please contact the Canon Customer Support Center in your region.Thank you,Customer Support OperationsCanon U.S.A., Inc.Contact Information for Inquiries:Canon Customer Support CenterPhone: 1-800-OK-CANON (toll free)1-800-652-2666TTD: 1-866-251-3752 (toll free)E-mail: carecenter@cits.canon.comFor additional support options:[...]******************************************************************I luckily received a camera with a serial number that should be unaffected by the lens errors some others are having. I am really liking my camera so far so I have no reason to give it anything other than 5 stars. I know my way around the manual settings of this camera, but I am far from a professional so I will hold off on a lengthy review. The programmable control ring really makes the manual settings easily changeable. Between the control ring and the sleek black color, its obvious you've got yourself something a little more substantial than a digital Elph. This camera just does everything it is supposed to do very well. The 5x zoom is inadequate for long distance shots, but that is not what this camera is for. If you are interested in carrying a compact digital camera with all the major settings of your DSLR, this is a great option. I think this camera makes a great compact alternative and companion to a DSLR because it is easily pocketable and has great manual settings. I recommend that you register your camera on Canon's website immediately because it guarantees you support and has provided me with this useful information that I would not have known otherwise. I plan on updating this review.UPDATE #1In every way, I have found this camera to be a vast improvement over my previous compact digital camera, a 10.1MP Powershot ELPH SD88IS, however; it is not without issues. Notably, the battery life is very poor when the default GPS mode is active. I could not tell you exactly how many shots I have been able to get per charge, but it has been noticeably less than I would expect. I already ordered a backup battery and am considering toggling the GPS as I need it. This battery is the same basic battery that was in my 4-5 year old Elph. I think it is time Canon looks at updating these NB5L batteries. In addition, while the image quality for day shots is tremendous, I was not overly impressed shooting with a tripod at night. I could not get more than a few half decent shots of a full moon for the life of me. Despite my best efforts, I was having issues with exposure and focus. I found underexposing and bracketing the focus to make for the best shots. Reviewer Sheraz A. Cho
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08.12.2012
4/10
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I take a lot of photos and video of the little one and my video camera is often too bulky so I bought this camera for the f2.0 24mm equivalent lens (good for indoor photos), RAW capability (good for the occasional portrait of the kid, if she'd sit still), compact size, and 1080 HD.The first camera I got from Amazon I returned because it had a bad pixel. Was invisible when viewed on the camera viewscreen - not enough resolution - but became visible when viewing photos or video at 100%.Also very annoying was the flash delay. Most cameras set the exposure when you push the shutter button halfway down but this one doesn't for flash pictures. Instead, it seems to take an initial flash to get the exposure, then a second flash to take the final picture. I don't have equipment to time the delay but it's somewhere around a half-second. That might not seem like much but it's an eternity if the subject is moving.Another annoying feature - the camera always chooses a low shutter speed and low ISO regardless of the mode, so in low light I'd get fine-grained but blurry photos of anything moving. Fortunately there's a workaround for that problem (see below if you're still foolishly thinking of getting this camera)Another unfortunate feature (one that at least I knew of beforehand) is that the lens is 2.0 only at the 24mm setting and closes rapidly as you zoom in. For me it's most noticeable when taking video in low light. At 24mm the scene will look bright, but grow very dark as I zoom in.Tried desperately to find another camera with similar capabilities but at the time there weren't any (I should've waited a few more months) so I reluctantly bought another S100. Big mistake. After a few months (too long to return the camera to Amazon) I noticed a clicking noise in the videos. Very obvious unless the background noise is loud. There are lots of examples on Youtube. I've talked to Canon and they seem oblivious. First time I sent the camera in for repairs they responded that it was "within normal operating parameters", which means they did nothing. The second time after long phone calls convincing the customer service rep to look at the camera again they sent it back saying the "optical assembly did not operate properly" and was replaced, but the very first time I tried it the noises were still there! I still haven't gotten an honest answer from Canon if the clicking is normal or not.Gave it two stars because I really like the f2.0/24mm capability, but every time I pull this thing out I feel cheated.Bottom line: If you take photos of bowls of fruit, sunsets, or mountain lakes then maybe you'll be ok. If you take snapshots of friends and family then you'll be endlessly frustrated like me. DON'T GET THIS CAMERA!!!!!If you're stuck with an S100 there are a few workarounds:For the shutter speed problem choose Shutter Priority mode (Tv) and set the desired shutter speed to what you'd prefer (typically 1/250 to 1/500 for action) Then in the menu settings make sure "Safety Shift" is ON. The camera will try to take photos at the desired shutter speed by upping the ISO or opening the aperture, and only if it can't will it lower the shutter speed.For the clicking video use manual focus. There are several major problems - first of all obviously the camera won't autofocus so if you aren't good at estimating distances, or not good focusing with the viewscreen, or more importantly if you subject moves then you're out of luck. Second, it takes several button pushes to get the camera into manual focus so there's a delay. Again, only a few seconds but if you're taking snapshots then key moments can easily disappear in those few seconds. The camera won't stay in manual focus when turned off so you'll have to change to manual focus each time you turn on the camera. Third, video and photo modes keep the same focus settings, so if you go to manual focus for video you have to remember to go back to autofocus for photos. If you forget then your photos will be out of focus!
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29.01.2013
8/10
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I am am an amatuer, but I love to take photos.My photography usage is Travel pics and everyday shots.I almost never take video.I used to always use a "fixed lens" 1/2" sensor camera (like the cameras you see in the Walmart displays...they look like small DSLR cameras) until I bought a Canon ELPH SD1200 a few years back for it's portability. It's imagery was AWESOME when I 1st bought it, but I think too much time in powdery desert and maybe time in general degraded the sensor. It was never the same after BurningMan. I looked for a quality replacement after the lens recently got scratched from Kuwait sand.If you are looking for a TRUE pocket camera to take normal everyday pics, then buy one of those. They run significantly less than these and they are decent cameras with EXCELLENT portability (smaller than a pack of cigarettes).I bought this Powershot S100 at the same time as a Sony NEX 5N.I did a TON of research and if you want a DSLR quality camera that is "compact", look into the Sony NEX. There are cons to it (like expensive lenses and add-ons), but it is a GREAT camera for the price. I bought mine on sale for 425.00. They usually come with a standard 18-55mm lens which is great for my uses (see above).I also got this Canon S100 to have as an ELPH replacement.I haven't taken many pics with it yet and I haven't travelled with it, but it's a decent camera so far. I like the focus ring, menus, quality of AUTO mode, SCENES, movie mode quality and RAW image support. I bought mine on sale for 220.00It's a good everyday carry camera for that price. Had you paid over 300.00 I think you paid too much.Now if you dont understand Camera sensors etc. Keep this in mind. You will NEVER match a DSLR with a regular compact camera. The closest you will get to a DSLR in a "compact" is with a "mirrorless" 4/3 model. That's a WHOLE subject in and of itself.In that regard...until recently the way to go was with a 4/3 interchangeble lens camera. The Sony NEX has completely changed the rules providing a APS-C sized lens in a 4/3 body.(Think of APS-C cameras as those "cheaper" DSLR cameras like the Canon Rebel i3.)If you are looking for a fairly inexpensive camera to take GREAT pics but dont want to spend 800.00 - 1000 or more, look into a APS-C, or 4/3 interchangable lens camera. Period.You can find really good cameras in this range usually for 500-700If you want a "pocket" camera that takes "GOOD" pics, look into anything between 150.00 - 250.00. (Elphs are under 200.00)If you are looking into something inbetween "good" and "great" @ 200 - 400 and dont mind size too much, look into something like a Panasonic with a Leica lens (2/3" or 1/2" sensor). (still will NEVER match a APS-C sensor DSLR)If you are looking for a "professional" "pocket" camera to take GREAT pics...again, you're going to have to up your price to 400 and up.That all being said, this is a really GOOD pocket camera. The only thing I dont like about it is the lens shutter (part that closes over the lens when not in use) The Elph is like that as well and that's how the lens got scratched. That shutter is FLIMSY. Everything else on the camera feels like it's very well made.Matching up pics in the same environments between the Sony NEX 5N and this camera has provided me with a DEFINATIVE answer that in NO way can the two compete. They are on two COMPLETELY different levels of quality.I gave it 4 stars because for the price it's a really good pocket camera, but it does not "WOW" me. The Sony NEX 5N does.For 250 and under, The Canon Powershot S100 REALLY good. If you want something almost as good and even MORE pocketable, I suggest the ELPH. Keep in mind though that if you want decent video included, the ELPH is not going to cut it.I hope this helps. Finding the "right" camera for the price is REALLY tough. I sympathize with you. ;)
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25.02.2012
8/10
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I recently purchased a Canon S100 compact camera to carry with me on birding outings. My usually birding rig is a Canon SLR (50D, 7D...) and a 500mm f/4L IS USM and 1.4x teleconverter. Since this setup is rather large and heavy I have been trying to find a good solution to photograph non-bird subjects such as landscapes/scenery/habitats, people, buildings and whatever else I encounter that a 500mm lens isn't good for capturing.I started off by purchasing an EF-s 10-22mm lens for this but I found that while I really liked the wide angle capabilities of this lens I really wanted more focal length than this lens offered so eventually purchased an EF-s 15-85mm IS lens. This lens was still wide enough to do most of the photography I wanted to do and offered me the extra focal length that I wanted. Both of these lenses are in my opinion excellent. However, after using them for a few years I found that I am still missing tons of photos that I would have liked to have taken because either of these lenses is still more than I want to carry around when I am out birding.After searching the various options I eventually purchased a used Canon S90 compact. I liked the idea that it could be used manually, it had reasonably good image quality, and most of all that it was small enough to fit in my pocket so I could carry it with me everywhere.What I wasn't so thrilled about with the S90 was that operation was a bit sluggish (compared to the SLR I was used to), the lens could only go as wide as a 28mm field of view and that the image quality wasn't quite up to what I really wanted. I know that it isn't reasonable to expect SLR image quality in a small compact camera but I am trying to find a compromise I am happy with and the S90 wasn't quite there.One issue that I wasn't expecting with the S90 was that as I carried the camera around in my pocket the rear LCD screen got quite scratched up and more importantly lots of dust accumulated inside of the camera. The dust eventually started affecting the image quality and I was never able to completely clean it out despite taking the camera apart and cleaning the sensor and as much of the inside of the lens as I could reasonably get to.When the Canon S100 was announced I was excited to see that the focal length range had been expended to 24mm equivalent at the wide end and GPS had been added. Before I purchased the S100 I had been carrying around a GPS logger in my pocket and the GPS feature on the S100 might be able to eliminate one more thing that I had to carry around with me and charge each night.I waited a while to see what the reviews were like and was very disappointed by early reports of decreased image quality (compared to the S90/S95) and issues with the lens. Despite the initial reports my curiosity got the best of me and I ordered the S100. It arrived just in time to take on a birding trip to California, which I just concluded. So the following are my reactions of 10 days of using the S100 in the field and post processing my images.At the start of the trip I turned on the GPS function but kept the GPS logger function turned off. Each time I took the camera out to take a photo it took a long time for the camera to lock onto the GPS signal. Even when standing outside in plain view of a clear blue sky it would sometimes take more than 10 minutes. I read the manual to try to figure out if I was doing something wrong and tried the measures listed there but none seemed to help. It wasn't long before I figured out that to really get any practical use out of the GPS function the logger function must be on. The advantage was that the camera will almost instantly lock onto the signal recording GPS data in the photos but leaving the GPS function on all day long seriously drains the battery. I am still not sure if the GPS function on the S100 will replace my GPS logger or not but I think that it might.A pleasant surprise that I noticed as soon as I started using the new camera is that operation feels substantially faster than it did with the S90. Focus seems more reliable and pretty much all of the functions on the camera feel more responsive. I am very pleased with the overall functionality of the S100.To avoid the dust and LCD damage that I had with the S90 I am carrying the S100 in a thin pouch that seems to be doing a good job protecting the screen and keeping dust away.The auto-focus on the S100 does seem to be a substantial improvement over the S90. With the S90 I would often have trouble getting the focus to lock when doing wide-angle landscape shots. With the S100 this rarely happens but it still does happen from time to time.On the image quality front I am not really sure what to think yet. The weather conditions weren't great for landscape photography for much of my trip but I think the image quality does seem to be pretty close to that of the old S90. In other words not bad but not great either. I think it will be acceptable for my needs (mostly web viewing and small prin
Скроменый эксперт
03.01.2012
8/10
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I have been seeking an affordable camera which will give high quality photos and video clips for both home and work purposes. During the past week, I have closely compared the S100 to the S95 by taking a series of approximately sixty photos and five videos at various locations using the same shooting conditions whenever possible for both cameras. Afterwards, the photos and videos were compared on a 27-inch monitor. Here are a few of my observations. Both cameras gave excellent outdoor photos during a clear, sunny day. However, on my large monitor, the S100 gave comparably excellent indoor photos in either auto or P mode even when zoomed while the S95 showed more overall graininess particularly when zoomed or in low light. Although the photo image quality for both cameras was excellent, the video image quality was different. Out of fairness, it is important to note that the S100 will shoot 1080p HD video whereas the S95 is only capable of shooting 720p HD video. Thus, it is not surprising that the S100's HD video image quality was improved compared to the S95's. However, in addition, the S100 gave smoother video playback with good autofocus even when zooming. More astonishing was the ability of the S100 to give excellent video quality under a wide range of indoor lighting conditions while the S95 gave bright purple lines on both the LCD and in video playback when it was near various types of long-life incandescent light bulbs. The bright purple lines were reproducible, observed near three light bulbs in my house, and made some of the S95 video clips completely unusable. (I do not know if my copy of the S95 was defective.) Since I will use my new camera for work-related photos and videos, too, the purple lines on the S95 were unacceptable to me. The battery life of the S100 seemed poor during the first charge/discharge cycle. I did try the GPS, and while it worked, it drained the battery more quickly than expected. With neither the GPS nor its logger on, the battery life is more tolerable now that I am past the first couple of charge/discharge cycles, but I plan to have a spare battery with me at all times when I use the S100. Based on all of my tests, the features of the S100 are excellent for its size. The photo images seemed to have greater clarity on my big monitor than those from the S95, and the S100's video quality is much improved over the S95. My only complaint is that the S100 is a power hungry little camera, and I think that Canon's design engineers should consider a longer-lasting battery even if it makes the camera a little larger. I am now a very happy S100 owner, and I am glad that I took the time to do my photo and video tests. The battery issue is the only reason I gave the S100 four stars instead of five. It is worth noting that owners of both the S95 and S100 will benefit from learning to use the different shooting modes as well as knowing about options available in the recording and function menus. In addition to Canon's User Manual, there are a couple of excellent books specific to using the S95 that are also helpful for learning how to get the best quality photos and videos from the S100. Search "S95" at any bookstore to find them. One of these books has recently been updated for the S100: "Photographer's Guide to the Canon PowerShot S100" by A.S. White.Update: Since several reviewers have observed S100 photos that were entirely out of focus or had edges that were out focus, I reexamined selected photos for the S95 and S100. For this examination, my 27-inch monitor was set at a screen resolution of 2560 x 1440, which is the highest available setting. In addition, I zoomed in on the photos so that only 8.3% (1/12th) of an overall photo filled the screen. For each photo, all four edges were carefully examined for clarity and compared to the center. The photos selected for examination had considerable detail in them. Some had pine needles, tree branches, bridge trestles, and buildings near the edges. Others had wallpaper designs, signs, and posters with words printed on them. (No low light or zoomed photos were selected.) With only 8.3% of the photos filling the entire screen of my 27-inch monitor, the images on my copy of the S100 were uniform in clarity all the way out to the edges and corners. For the selected photos, the images on my copy of the S95 were similarly uniform in clarity everywhere except for the lower right corner. Surprisingly, the lower right corner was consistently blurry in multiple photos. It is worth noting that with only 8.3% of the photos filling the entire screen, both cameras gave slightly fuzzy images, but when entire photos were visible, each camera gave sharp, clear images. Some reviewers have complained about the LCD screen, too. When I was comparing the S95 to the S100, I did note that the LCD image on the S95 was more pleasing than the image on the S100. While I was considering this, I got out my old Canon PowerShot SD550 and compared the ima
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22.12.2012
10/10
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1/11/13 Update: The class 10 card dramatically improved perfromance. I'm not sure why it required such a fast card to offer what I consider normal speed but it worked. As soon as I'm finished snapping one picture it's ready for another instantly. There is no longer a momentary delay while it rights. Of course, there's always the possibility that the first card might be bad, so I'm going to format it and try it in another camera to be sure. It was a brand new card and that was the first camera I used it in. My second comment is regarding the price. My original review was based on the price at the time. It was well after Black Friday but still around the holidays when I purchased mine. Now that the camera has been officially discontinued, prices have skyrocketed, by at least $100 most places (where you can still find it). That severly dampens my opinion of the value now because you can get the S110 for basically the same price. So, if you didn't snatch one of these up during the inventory dump, I'd suggest looking at the S110 instead. However, if by chance you can find an S100 for the price I mentioned earlier, then by all means, it's a no-brainer. Buy it!Original Review---------------I bought one the other day because I've always wanted one but just couldn't justify dropping $400 for it. At $250 it's definitely a good buy for what you get. Fast f2.0 lens, large clear and bright LCD, manual controls, RAW capability and full 1080P HD recording to name a few items you get for the price. Build quality is nice and solid. The body makes me think of a miniature G12. It is a bit larger than I expected. It replaced a Canon SD880-IS (which also gave me several years of beautiful photos) and I thought the S100 would be smaller than the SD880 but it's slightly larger. The controls are well laid out and navigating through features is very easy. Picture quality so far has been very good under a variety of shooting conditions. Daylight outdoor, indoor under tungsten and natural lighting, and even some candle light shots all came out well. The image quality isn't going to make me forget I own a DSLR but is definitely very good nonetheless. It has decent low-light and high-ISO performance but a downside is a softness and tendency to frequently over-expose in full auto. It can be easily compensated for in manual but if you're a set and forget type, this may not be the best choice for a primary camera. However, for me personally, I feel comfortable taking this as my primary camera anywhere a zoom is not needed. It's a perfect vacation cam due to the size and versatility. I have a couple other minor complaints in addition to the indoor exposure. One is lag. I have a class 6 card currently inserted and see a little lag between shots. I'm going to swap it with a class 10 card but that shouldn't necessary with this type camera and the type shooting I'm doing (basically all snapshots). Another complaint is the flash. The position of it, top left, forces me to hold the camera in an awkward manner to avoid obstructing the flash when it pops up automatically. It's a motorized flash, so obstructing it also raises the fear of possibly breaking it one day. Other than these minor issues, I love this camera for its intended purpose, my primary go-to camera when I'm looking to travel light but want top notch quality and versatility. At a price under $250, there is no way I couldn't recommend it. I compared it to the S110 before purchasing and realized there isn't a ton of difference, especially considering they both use the same processor and are virtually identical spec-wise except a few areas that really don't convince me that the S110 is worth the extra cash. I can live without a touch screen and built-in wifi.
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16.03.2014
4/10
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I love the look of this camera and its size. It fits in your pocket, in a small compartment in your backpack, and in any other multitude of convenient places. And as the sayings go, the camera you carry is the one you will use. What's really nice about this camera's size is that you can use it instead of your smartphone...it takes up little extra space and it takes phenomenal pictures.The camera also has significantly more features than a typical point-and-shoot-camera. You can set virtually any aspect of the camera manually. The screen is really nice (rich, bright and sizable), although it would be nice if it could swivel. The picture quality is good, as is the video quality. The camera feels like a high quality piece.So what's wrong with the camera, and what is the "fatal flaw?"1. There is no viewfinder - yes, that's typical today for a point-and-shoot, but disappointing in an enthusiast-grade camera.2. The flash is horrible and there is no hotshoe for an external flash. Again, fairly typical for a point-and-shoot, but disappointing in an enthusiast's camera.3. Battery consumption is unbelievably high....it feels like the camera has a parasite in it....Using the GPS feature will really hurt battery performance. I find it necessary to carry at least 3 batteries with me to avoid being caught short.4. Biggest problem of them all - the "lens error". I've literally never dropped this camera - never! The body is like brand-new. But none of that mattered the other night when I visited the Boston Red Sox the other night and the camera froze up with the well-publicized lens error. That took the camera out of commission and I had to send it back for evaluation and repair. This is a disappointing development and really causes me to distrust the camera. If you do a search on the web for "Canon S100 Lens error", you'll see it's a wide-spread problem.Why won't Canon recall these cameras? Why can't they simply build them right so this problem doesn't happen? Now it sounds like the S110 is also having this same problem....So while I love the way this camera works, I don't love the lack or reliability. So hence the 2 star rating...
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04.11.2011
8/10
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I owned five Powershot S Series (s30,s50,s60,s80,s90) cameras prior to purchasing the s100. I took close to 100,000 photos with my s90 in the two years that I owned it. I am a semi-professional photographer that owns multiple Canon EOS DSLR cameras with L lenses.First off, I don't think it's fair to compare the s100 to DSLRs, APS-C, Four Thirds cameras. These large sensor cameras are in another class and even my really old Canon 10D with 6MPs will at low ISO have better image quality than the s100. If you don't mind a larger camera that is not pocketable and are willing to spend more, the s100 is not the best camera for you. For example, the Sony NEX-5N will give superior results to the s100 in nearly all situations.The s90, s95 and now s100 are all unique in that the are truly pocketable--all the competitors are too large for pant pockets (Panasonic LX5, Olympus XZ-1, FujiFilm X10). Some of these cameras are quite good and all of them provide faster lenses across the zoom range (the s100's size precludes a faster zoom lens). But none of these competitors are comfortably pocketable--this means that the s100 has practically no competition for it's size as a truely pocketable semi-pro camera.If you don't need the manual control, the Canon 300HS will also take great pictures for less than half the price in a smaller/slimmer camera body. The s100 does have a great AUTO mode and multiple Scene modes which in most situations does an excellent job. But shooting both the s100 and 300HS in AUTO will lead to very similar results. The s100 differentiates itself by providing excellent manual control and the ability to shoot RAW images.Now if you are someone that wants pant pocketable camera with excellent manual controls and image quality, the s100 is very hard to beat. I take ten times more shots with my s100 than my DSLRs because I ALWAYS have it with me.If you already have a s90 or s95, there is little need to upgrade to the s100 immediately. The s100 has some worthy upgrades (24mm, GPS, better designed body) but the image quality is near identical to the s95/s90. My s90 took many falls and goo in an airplane pocket killed the flash otherwise i'd stay with the s90. I have now taken close to 1500 photos with the s100 and here are my experiences of it's pros and cons:PROS:* The s100 is cleaner at high ISO (eg 1600 and above) but the difference isn't as substantial as Canon claims (for low ISO, there is no difference in noise)* s100 is even slimmer than the s95 which is was already quite pocketable* GPS is a great addition and quite accurate most of the time* rough texture finish makes the camera easier to hold and also looks great* rubber grips make camera easier to hold but don't expect miracles* mirror like shutter button is easier to find especially given the removal of the func button from the top of the camera* back wheel now has the perfect resistance and feedback* the delete button is not on the dial so I can finally delete while viewing a zoomed in on an image!!!* lens zooms very quickly (sometimes too quickly to get accurate zoom)* fast shutter speed (in fact in Continuous drive mode it is very difficult to take one photo--always get two photos and I am fairly fast releasing the shutter button--an additional slower Continuous mode option would have been helpful)* 8 shots in a second is a handy feature to have though not often used (limited to 8 shots and then have to wait for the photos to be written to the card)* 24mm wide-angle is very useful for indoor photography* lens is sharper across zoom range than the s90--with sharper corners (people have reported variation in the sharpness of the lens on early models)* ability to control max ISO and ISO selection criteria for Auto ISO* dynamic range correction works well* dedicated movie recording button* 1080p video recording (much better resolution but not as good low light capture than s90&s95 but can't match Sony HX-9V)* can zoom while recording video with minimal noiseCONS:* all Canons Point&Shoots have slower focus especially in the dark. The s100 is comparable or slightly slower than the s90. Fuji and Sony have made strides to provide faster focus and I hope Canon follows. Set shortcut button to Focus-lock to pre-focus--once focus is locked the s100 is really fast* NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHERS: a major con for me is that the s100 is locked to ISO80 for shutter speeds over 1sec. May not matter to most people but I loved shooting 15sec ISO400 shots with my s90* The display does not brighten as much in a dark room making composition more difficult. The s90 shows a very grainy but bright image in a near dark room where the s100's display is very dark (also if multiple shots are taken with the shutter button half pressed the display is darker for the subsequent shots)* The s100 is better in high-ISO short shutter speed situations but the s90 is better for long shutter speed photography* Auto mode is limited to 1/8 (have to switch to P mode if you don't
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25.10.2013
8/10
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I started out in digital photography with Canons, which I loved, but then deserted the marque for a point-and-shoot from Panasonic (smaller, cheaper) and a DSLR from Pentax (image stabilization on camera rather than buying it over again with each new lens). Still happy with the Pentax, but the Panasonic's CCD turned out to be be a dust magnet, so after carefully comparing point-and-shoots with manual capabilities, I bought a refurbished S100.It felt good to return to Canon's practice of having the "no flash" setting on the five-way switch on the camera back rather than Panasonic's placement on the mode-selection dial. Since I never, ever, want flash, Canon's way of doing things allows me to use all possible modes without ever having to experience unwanted flash. All of the other things on which other reviewers have commented - sharp lens, easy-to use ring around the lens for certain key settings, bright LCD - make the camera enjoyable, and it travels with me wherever I got.But (and there is always a but) either my S100 is a battery eater, or the OEM 1120 mAh battery supplied with the camera is junk, because I ran completely through the fully-charged battery after taking a grand total of 33 shots (56.7MB of information recorded). I've ordered some Wasabi batteries from Amazon (Wasabi Power Battery Charger PowerShot Wasabis performed better than the OEM batteries in my Panasonic) and we'll see if the problem is the battery or perhaps a short somewhere in the camera which is draining batteries prematurely. This could be why the camera was returned for refurbishment, although generally I have had great luck with refurbished photographic products. I note that a few other reviewers mention short battery life, but my sense is that they are talking about a dead battery after a day of shooting maybe 100 pictures, not 33 shots over a two-week period.Edit 10/27 - I recharged the battery and have just done about 60 more shots over a two-day period and the battery is still showing full. My takeaway from this is that the battery will slowly drain if the camera is left unused, which may be why Canon tells you to "Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera." BTW, I also compared the S100 and my DSLR with a Sigma 18-200mm zoom by enlarging portions of shots taken at the same time from the same location, and the S100 is way sharper.
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10.02.2013
4/10
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Update.Camera going back for the third time. Now I have the dreaded lens error issue where the lens won't retract and the camera won't shoot. This is subject of a repair notice which should make it free. Still the camera has been a nightmare for me. I require reliability. This has not been the case.I have had this camera for a year and a half. I wanted to have a pocket-size all-purpose camera for shooting kids and to use while skiing. I am a photographer and always like to have a camera with me. Cell phones are useful but in general won't do if you want good quality and to make larger prints. This camera takes great shots. It focuses fast and accurately and handles most scenes quite well.I use the program or scene modes frequently and find that I only use manual mode rarely. The images from this camera will not hold up to close inspection with larger sensor cameras but will give you good shots in most situations. Color saturation and dynamic range as well as detail will not be as good as C size or full frame sensors. That doesn't mean that you won't get acceptable pictures depending on your purpose.The problems that I've had with this camera have been significant to me. The first is that this battery cannot stand up to exposure to cold weather for even a brief period. You may get one or two Shots off when taking pictures on a mountain while skiing or even 15 seconds of video but no more. The red battery light comes on telling you that you need to change your battery and this even though the battery is fully charged. I returned my camera to Canon who told me nothing was wrong and that the camera was up to spec. This camera is not guaranteed to take pictures at temperatures below 32°. All my previous PowerShot cameras have been fine under the circumstances in fact I have never had a problem before. I Returned my camera a second time when this continued to happen this year and they change the motherboard. The camera is a little better but it's clear that the problem relates to this particular battery. The battery has been changed For the S110 which is back to the battery used in the S95. Interestingly my wife has the S95 and that is the camera that we used this season for our ski pictures without a problem.The camera makes beautiful videos in high definition of indoor sporting events with the only problem being again the battery not lasting that long. If you shoot in slow motion your images are also likely to be somewhat dark unless you are in a very bright arena.To Make a long story short, this is an excellent camera particularly at this price point. It gives beautiful pictures, beautiful videos and has state-of-the-art functionality for a point-and-shoot camera.If you plan on just going out and shooting a couple of snapshots, the battery will do fine. If you're going to use this to shoot events make sure you buy an extra battery. If you plan on using this outdoors in cold weather buy something else.ps. Canon Service was actually quite good. My problem was apparently more about design than malfunction. The service was fast and pleasant and I have no complaints with them.
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04.02.2014
10/10
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My test for this camera goes as follows:In one arm I had a Canon T3i with a Canon 28mm f/2.8 lens, with Rode VideoMic Pro, on an Opteka CXS-400 Stabilizer.In the other hand (or pocket) was the S100.I set both cameras to manual, with autofocus, and shot back and forth between the 2. In post I threw in all the RAW files together, did quick adjustments in Lightroom, and exported them together. I was unable to distinguish many of my shots between the two cameras. The only way I could tell was my proximity to the subject, but sharpness and colors came out almost indistinguishable. I will say that the S100 tends to blow out whites in some scenarios. It's battery dies very fast, especially with video...Video is 1080p, 24fps. You can set your own white balance, focal length, and manually lock in focus on a subject PRIOR to hitting REC. Once you do the camera shifts to AUTO ISO, so I find it best to set its WB, keep auto-focus, and let it do the rest. The front facing stereo mics are amazing for the size of that camera. The image-stabilization was very welcome (coming from a DSLR).The biggest positives are that image and video quality are good enough, in comparison to a DSLR. There are plenty of full manual controls for stills (which don't carry over for video). The battery sucks (buy extras). I can live with these limitations because it fits in my coat pocket, or jeans back pocket. It gives me great stills and video, in a small, discreet package. So now I always a great camera on me. I used to stick to my iPhone for casual stills but battery and internal storage get chewed up like crazy. The best camera is the one that you have on you, unless the camera app crashes on you every now and again, iTunes Match eats up storage, and video recording causes the unit to shut off. Then no, I'd rather carry one more item on me (a real camera).
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10.05.2013
2/10
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I had this camera for less than 6 months and have less than 500 images taken with it, most of which have been on a tripod and I carry it either on my belt in a LowePro bag or sometimes in my pocket. I have never dropped it, banged or knocked it against anything. I'm pretty poor and it was a huge investment for me to spend this much on a camera so I baby the thing. Thing is, the LCD screen suddenly had vertical lines running through it. I sent it to Canon for repair and they said it was because of impact and wanted me to pay $160 to have it repaired. Knowing that I never did anything to it that would cause what they called impact/pressure damage, I can only conclude this camera was cheaply made of poor quality parts. I currently have an appeal into Canon that they cover this repair under warranty so I'll post the results below. This might be the last Canon I ever buy. I'll post an update next week as to Canon's response.Follow-up: Canon was supposed to email me on Monday with photos of the damage they alleged I caused. They never sent it. I called them on Tuesday and had to request it again. I receive the photos a couple hours later. As mentioned above, I had vertical lines running through my LCD display. They sent me pictures of a crack in the LCD that wasn't there when I sent it to them. I packed it very well and they said they do not accept damaged boxes in their facility. Because I had packed it in bubble wrap, I can only conclude that someone there broke my LCD screen during unpacking or inspection and they were trying to make me pay for it. After arguing with a supervisor with half an hour, he offered to cut the repair cost in half. I told him it was no longer about the cost of the repair but the fact that he insisted that I had broke the camera and therefore was insinuating that I was a liar. He was very insulting in that he kept saying this. I explained that I had never had such a negative customer service experience and I told him I would never purchase another Canon product again. As an IT Manager, I currently have tens of thousands of dollars worth of Canon printers, scanners, and projectors. With that he relented and said he would waive the repair costs. While I appreciate that he did that, the fact that I had to spend more than an hour an a half on the phone with them over 3 phone conversation is appalling. In addition, even after waiving the repair cost, he still told me again that I caused the damage. Very insulting that he was alleging to me that I was a dishonest person. I still won't buy a Canon product ever again.
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31.08.2012
4/10
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The good is that it's a well built camera that takes sharp pictures and has a great feature set for its size. I considered the Sony RX100 and this camera, the newest pocket cameras with larger image sensors. I chose the s100 since:-RX100 didn't really have a long term track record as it was only recently released.-Smaller size and weight of the S100, excellent image quality given its size.-Much lower cost of the S100-Lens error due to heat/humidity had been fixed in later production batches according to a recall bulletin by Canon; the camera's serial number began with 46 and was not a part of the recall-Other than the above lens error issue the camera had a good reliability record from several forumsThe bad is that I got the lens error where the lens gets stuck in the out position and fails to retract after extending and retracting while on vacation in Japan. I'd taken a few pictures here and there, put it back in my camera bag or pocket, repeat several times for an hour or two. After a dozen tries, the lens finally retracted but then failed to extend.Luckily, there was a Canon service center less than 20 minutes away from my hotel by foot and subway. Long story short, since I didn't have my warranty card or proof of purchase with me on my trip other than from my Amazon account which I offered to bring up given Wifi access, they "offered" to repair it for just under 11,000 yen. After pointing out that I'd be returning home to the United States before the repair completion date, they responded that I could either come back and pick it up or I could arrange to have it delivered to me (what I understand is a polite way of saying owner pays delivery cost). So let me get this straight, a camera designed and built in Japan that I bought less than a month ago fails in Japan under normal use and I would have to pay to get it repaired? I would have purchased a new camera at a local electronics store, except that all the labels/menus were in Japanese and the only one I could figure out how to use at the store was a Canon S100.After a few days of occasionally turning the camera on and off, the camera suddenly started working again for whatever reason and the lens extended. Unfortunately that particular time was while sitting in a stairwell while holding it wrong and the camera slipped from my hands and tumbled down a flight of concrete and steel stairs with the lens extended. Other than scratches and dents on the body and the lens barrel, the camera took great quality shots and worked as good as new the rest of the trip.Summing up the bad experiences with the camera:-Lens error apparently not fixed-Bad service experience overseas-Should have bought an extra battery for the trip, video and GPS seem to suck up a considerable amount of battery life-HDR mode useless without a tripodI knew the technical limitations of this camera and also that batches with the lens error fix did not have an extended track record and went with this camera anyways. I took a bet on this camera and lost (at least a few days). In any case this camera is now working fine as far as I can tell.12/18/2013 update:Took it on a 2 week vacation, hit a lens error once when zooming and the camera shut down (retracted the lens though). I hadn't hit a lens error again until this occurrence. Started it up again and all was well, no further issues. Still not sure if I can rely on this camera though...
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17.09.2013
8/10
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Pros: Small (but not tiny); typically straightforward Canon controls; easy to adjust; a multitude of available settings; high quality photos for a point-and-shoot. Flexible options from auto to full manual. Low-light capability better than smaller point-and-shoots. Good manual (electronic, not paper). Plenty of inexpensive cases available.Cons: Low-light capability not up to hype (but no camera is up to its introductory hype).Neutral: Reliable since purchase on Black Friday 2012. Shutter priority seems always slightly underexposed (which frequently isn't a bad thing). A pocket camera only if you have large pockets and are willing to expose an expensive (for point-and-shoot) camera to pocket lint and whatever else you carry. Until recently, the S100 was reputedly the pro's point-and-shoot sidekick because of its easy portability, larger (for a point-and-shoot) sensor and ability to shoot in full manual mode. The Sony RX100, at three times the price, appears to have replaced the Canon S100 as the top-of-the-line point-and-shoot.Comment: Don't believe the breathless hype about any new electronic device, and consider exactly what you need and what you will use. Many people over-buy, believing the latest thing will solve all their problems. They fool themselves into thinking they'll spend the time digesting the manual and learning the camera's complex controls. But they quickly find their cameras are too heavy and complicated for their day-to-day use. More people are frustrated with the complexity of their camera than feel strangled by its limitations. If you rarely change your present camera's settings from auto, and don't relish reading technical manuals, stick with a $100 point-and-shoot. If you'd like something with greater flexibility that won't break the bank, and you're willing to spend time with the manual to realize the benefits of a sophisticated camera, the Canon S100 is a very good choice. It will do far more than most amateurs ever need. And now that it's been out awhile, its price has declined to $300 or less - a reasonable level.
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01.09.2013
8/10
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I was looking for a high-quality point-and-shoot to replace my Canon SD1000 pocket camera. This is a great substitute for a DSLR when you want something much more portable and for a lower price. The black color is stylish. I was most impressed by the wide-angle lens, video shooting quality, and low-light images. I rarely need the flash! This feature helps images stay true to color. This is also the first Canon camera I have had that has a battery indicator on it - it used to be all guesswork! That said, though, the battery icon stays forever at 3 bars, then once it goes to 2 bars it goes very quickly to zero. Better than nothing I suppose.One thing I found frustrating was that the wrist strap was next to impossible to put on the tiny and oddly angled loop on the camera body. Ultimately I had to link a loop of thread to the strap, attach the thread to a small piece of wire, and poke the wire and thread and strap into the loop on the camera body. It worked, but I wonder how that got past Canon's quality and design team.MAJOR SETBACK on this camera: Although I purchased a serial number much later than the ones with complaints of a "Lens Error," I got the dreaded "Lens Error"! One random day the camera lens stayed telescoped in the "out" position and the screen gave the "Lens Error" notice and automatically shut itself off and wouldn't power back on. I was traveling at the time, so it was challenging to transport a camera with the lens sticking out and totally unprotected. Fortunately I was covered by my warranty, so I sent it for repair - but did unfortunately have to pay for my own shipping to Canon. The biggest disappointment was that it was under repair in early July, so I didn't get to take the dazzling low-light photos I had hoped to for July 4th fireworks! And when I got the camera back from Canon, it had some new scuffs on it.I give it 4 stars because although I had some mishaps with the camera, they had nothing to do with the actual photography experience itself. I would buy this camera again and recommend it to others.
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08.04.2013
2/10
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Bought this camera right after it released because of the reviews and being an amateur photographer with high end dslr equipment of another brand I liked the manual control options this camera offers. I used it for a nice walk around camera and it took great pictures when it still worked. Then on a sunny cool December day 11 months and less than a 1000 pictures later I get the now famous "Lens Error" on the screen. The lens is now extended and wont retract back into the body and wont take pictures. So I look into it online and then see how large of a problem this is now on this model and Canon has a product advisory on their usa website stating "Some PowerShot S100 units (with the serial numbers listed below) may encounter a lens error due to a part becoming disconnected inside the lens. In particular, this lens error may occur when the camera is used in certain environmental conditions such as high temperature and/or humidity." I thought great mines covered because it falls right in the middle of the serial numbers effected so I get an email a week later stating the warranty covers it and my wife and me thought great cause we spent almost $400 at the time when we bought this camera. Well 3 days later they email us back stating now it was unrepairable due to water damage. Ok this camera has never been abused in any way nor has it been wet. Its never even see the rain. We take excellent care of our equipment and so we call them and they say well its got water damage but we can sell you a refurbished unit for x amount and I said no I want ours repaired. I tell her theirs no way its ever been wet and she says well it could be humidity and I said so half the U.S. cant own this camera and your product advisory states it can be caused by humidity. She says well we can send you pictures of the water damage and I said yea I would like to see those. Well I waited over 2 weeks for those and they never sent them so I emailed them and got the "Oh were so sorry" spill so I called them a few days later and this person offered to take 20% off the repair bill. I said I thought it was unrepairable well I meant the Refurbished unit. I said forget it your just going to repair mine and sell it and I dont want a camera that was broke and fixed so send it back to me I know this is long but I feel better now :) Just to put it short this camera model has a problem that Canon doesnt want to recognize and I will never be buying another Canon after how this situation was dealt with by them.
Скроменый эксперт
26.12.2012
6/10
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Плохо
When Canon revived its PowerShot S range with the S90 in August 2009, it was in acknowledgement of a clear demand from enthusiast photographers for high quality yet pocketable cameras offering extensive manual control. The S95, which followed almost exactly a year later, stuck with much the same formula - a relatively large sensor (at least in compact camera terms), a 28-105mm equivalent zoom lens with a fast F2 maximum aperture at wideangle, and a multi-functional control dial around the lens. But while its successor, the S100, looks much the same again on the outside, it is to all intents and purposes a brand new camera.Crucially, the S100's three key imaging elements are all entirely new. The lens range has been extended wider and longer, to a 24-120mm equivalent 5x zoom; it retains the fast F2 maximum aperture at wideangle but is limited to a rather less-impressive F5.9 at telephoto (an inevitable consequence of the camera's compact dimensions). Secondly the S100 debuts Canon's latest DIGIC 5 image processor, which the company says is six times faster than the previous version, allowing more sophisticated image processing and noise reduction. But perhaps most significantly, the S100's image sensor is a Canon-made 12.1 MP 'high sensitivity' CMOS sensor in the 1/1.7" format (approx 7.5 x 5.5mm); only the second home-grown sensor the company has used in a compact camera after the PowerShot SX1 IS of 2008.Canon says the new sensor employs technology similar to that used in its EOS SLRs, including an on-chip noise cancellation system, and microlenses which cover more of the sensor area to improve its light-gathering characteristics. The company claims that this results in reduced noise and increased dynamic range; the maximum available ISO has accordingly been increased to 6400. A 4-channel readout system also improves the continuous shooting rate, up to 2.3 fps compared to the S95's maximum framerate of 1.9 fps. For real speed freaks there's also a scene mode that can capture 8 frames at an impressive 9.6 fps, but it's limited to JPEG images only, with no manual control.Compared to PowerShot S95 - key differencesThe S100 is in effect a whole new camera compared to the S95; almost every key feature has been upgraded or updated: 24-120mm (equivalent) lens range, F2.0-5.9, built-in neutral density filter 12.1 MP 1/1.7" Canon CMOS sensor DIGIC 5 image processor ISO 80-6400 2.3 fps continuous shooting (9.6 fps for 8 frames in High-Speed burst mode) Full HD (1080p24) movie recording; H.264 compression, MOV format Optical zoom in movie mode Super slow motion movie recording (640 x 480 @ 120fps, 320 x 240 @ 240 fps) Direct movie record button Built-in GPS unit with image tagging and logger functions
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01.02.2014
8/10
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Хорошо
Finding a camera that is small enough to stick in a jacket pocket, or even jeans pocket, and yet sophisticated enough to do some real "photography" with is not easy. The S100 does a really good job. This camera, along with the Canon PSC-910 leather case, have been with me as I have worked as an American expat teacher in Azerbaijan for the past 2 years. During that time it has accompanied me on trips to Georgia, Dubai, Italy, Spain, and Germany. It has proven to be a very reliable, capable, and nimble camera. Its pictures are VERY good given its size. The auto focus doesn't always get it right, but then what auto focus does (short of paying thousands for a top-flight, full-frame DSLR)? The macro focus is really sharp and gives good results. The camera also gives one the choice of shooting in Auto, Program, Aperture or Shutter Priority, or Full Manual. Because it is so small, street shooting is a breeze, people hardly know one is pointing a camera at them. The JPEG files that come out of the camera are very usable indeed, but if you get into a sketchy shooting situation switching to RAW mode give one that extra level of data to mess with in post. Having a camera this small that will shoot RAW, along with a full array of shooting modes, means always being able to bring home a shot to remember the moment.
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