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Canon PowerShot S30

Canon PowerShot S30

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HQ Grade: D-
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 5 out of 5
""back pack tested and approved""
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Editors' Comments

The Canon PowerShot S30's excellent image quality has earned the compact camera positive reviews from both novice and advanced photographers. The camera's compact size and ease of use draw frequent praise, though it's propensity to cause redeye and the sliding lens cover are the subject of repeated complaints. read more

Specifications

  • 3.2 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom/3.2x digital zoom
  • macro lens
  • autofocus only
  • program and manual exposure
  • JPEG and RAW file formats
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Answered Questions for the S30

Q: market price of power shot S30
A: This is a pretty old camera, so it's hard to find it for sale anymore, which is why there are... read more
Q: My camera is not connecting to my PowerBook G4.
A: Make sure all the cameras drivers are installed here. It is really the only thing that could be wrong other... read more
Q: I installed Mac OSX as my start-up disk since my camera was able to connect to the computer.
A: Hi Suzanne,What exactly do you mean by "installed Mac OSX as my start-up disk"? I'm a little unclear on how... read more

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Open Questions for the S30

Q: CONNECT TO PC
1 point for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Is there another AC charger that you can use/adapt to charge the Canon Powershot S30 ?
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  • 4.51 out of 5

Average rating based on 255 total reviews: 4.51/5

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  • 5 out of 5
"back pack tested and approved" ( - 4/5/05)

The s30 lives up to the salesman's enthusiasm and does everything that we were promised. picture quality outperforms our Fuji and Casio miniatures. This camera... read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 3 out of 5
Good, though not great, value (PC Magazine - 3/5/03)

While praising the Canon PowerShot S30 for its features, the author warns that inexperienced users might find it overly complex. read original review

  • 4.1 out of 5
Editors' Choice (CNET - 3/5/03)

An overall high score and a strong value rating make the Canon PowerShot S30 one of CNET's top 3 megapixel cameras (in March 2003). read original review

  • 4 out of 5
Definitely recommends (DC Resource - 3/5/03)

The author recommends the Canon PowerShot S30 but notes its proprietary batteries, lack of optical zoom in movie mode, and high price. read original review

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