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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2004. It has been replaced by the Canon S5 IS.
Canon PowerShot S1 IS
Canon PowerShot S1 IS
  • 4 out of 5
"Wonderful Camera ... Minor Quirks"
  • 4 out of 5
"TOO BIG"
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Canon S1 IS Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 3 out of 5
Worked amazingly, then died! ( - 7/18/05)

So I have had my Canon A70 Power Shot for about 2 years now, and it has always been great! Great pics all the time... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Camera (Randy - 6/8/07)

I couldn't as for a better camera. The auto focus is great. Very good on close ups. A friend has an S3 and my S1... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great camera! (Jack Stiteler - 3/6/07)

I love this thing, my only problem being: how to interpret the owner's manual... I'm pretty savvy, but I've found all the options (and how... read more

  • 5 out of 5
This is a great camera! (Angela - 12/17/06)

This camera came recommended and what a recommendation it was! This camera takes excellent photos. I take tons of pictures and I am almost never... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Camera ( - 3/24/06)

I love my s2, great images, great zoom, amazing movie mode. with 2500mah batteries, i've recorded almost 40 mins on a 1gb card. great sound... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Love the digital zoom ( - 1/9/06)

Have enjoyed this camera very much. I have taken several pictures with this camera and some video and have not had any problem other then... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Very pleased !! ( - 11/1/05)

I have owned this Camera over 18 months and am very pleased. It take some time to learn the features, but is well worth the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Impressive! ( - 8/15/05)

This camera does all I want and more. I've added wide angle and telephoto lenses AND a slave flash to help enhance dark pictures. I... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Does every thing I want it to do ( - 8/8/05)

I purchased the camera for outdoor bird, animal, and flower photos and have had great results. I carry 2 sets of 2300ma AA batteries and... read more

  • 5 out of 5
very impressed ( - 8/1/05)

It is not a point and shoot digital camera. I had a point and shoot (Canon Powershot 20) - good camera. the S1 is awesome. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Takes awesome pictures! ( - 7/6/05)

I bought this camera for the 10X optical zoom, and the image stabilization. This camera ceases to amaze me. I have taken pictures of races... read more

  • 5 out of 5
The good the bad and the ugly ( - 7/5/05)

The good-The canon powershot S1 IS has a great 10x optical zoom prefect for nature photos.
The bad- I sometimes found that the zoom could... read more

  • 5 out of 5
great pics, great software ( - 6/1/05)

Have used other digital cams at school and office; this is first digital I have owned. Selected for 10x zoom and Canon reputation, but am... read more

  • 5 out of 5
IS is Amazing!! ( - 5/25/05)

This is my first big zoom and I couldn't be happier with the IS abilities. I don't have blurred distance shots. The picture quality is... read more

  • 5 out of 5
sharp picture ( - 5/11/05)

excellent camera except focusing problem in low lite( this is common problem for auto focus)read more

  • 5 out of 5
Canon Went right with this camera ( - 4/25/05)

Everything about the camera was great. I strongly recommend this for photographers, or people who want to become one.read more

  • 5 out of 5
No more film!!!! ( - 4/13/05)

I have had this camera for 2 months now, I have really put it to the test in all lighting situations...I haven't had any problems... read more

  • 5 out of 5
No other camera comes close ( - 3/29/05)

Had 3 other cameras before the S1. Bad shots were cut in half with this camera. Great for shooting you kids on stage or the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
awesome nature shots ( - 3/16/05)

I cant believe how simple and effective this camera is, I have the accessory zoom lens and some of the pics I have been taking... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Totally lived up to all expectations ( - 3/3/05) I've surprised myself with the dependability of this camera. It just takes a while to learn all the ins and outs if your want to... read more

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