Canon's Newest Elph Worth The Wait
The next in the ultra-compact line of Canon Digital Elph cameras is finally shipping... and it's WAY cool! Building on the success of the S100 and S300 predecessors, the new digital Elph delivers improved picture quality, battery performance, and adds support for short segment videos. Fotunately, Canon didn't mess with the rugged (and, yes, cool looking!) appearance - the S110 looks nearly identical the the S100.

My only confusion is with the differences between the new S110 and the S300 model released earlier this year. The S300 has a better optical zoom and is ever so slightly larger and heavier. The S300 also inexplicably adds a plastic ring around the lens which disrupts the sleek appearance of the otherwise all metal case. The S300 is also a quite a bit more expensive. It seems like the new S110 is a better deal unless you really need the extra optical zoom.

The 8MB compact flash memory included with the S110 is almost insulting for a camera in this price range - Canon should be including at least a 16MB card. I recommend you consider adding a 64MB or 128MB card as an option if your budget permits. There are some excellent deals out there on compact flash memory right now. Be careful, the S110 only accepts Type 1 cards.

If you're looking for a digital camera that you can carry with you, and you're OK with the 2.11 megapixel resolution, I suggest you add the S110 to your short list.

Canon creates a winner...
The image quality of this camera is stunning - very crisp and clear, very little noise. I had an S100, but this one is even better - the movie mode is great fun, and the price is right. I can't recommend this camera highly enough!

Two Thumbs Up!!!
I researched and researched for my 1st Digi-Ca. I wanted something compact so that I can carry anywhere, easy to use, and has good photo quality. I narrowed my choice to Sony P1, Canon powershot S300, and S110. After 3 weeks of researching, I decided not to go for Sony P1 due to various complaints in user sites. The S300 and S110 are both compact and easy to use, and share the same CCD so there is no difference in photo quality. These are the difference I found: 1. The S300 is about $50-$100 more expensive. 2. The S300 has 3x optical zoom, while S110 has only 2x. 3. The S300 is not truly pocketable, compared to the tiny S110.

Money was not a problem for me, so the deciding point was 3x zoom or ultra-portability. I went to Bestbuy and Circuit City to compare 3x zomm and 2x, and found out that there is only a minimal difference. (Just a step forward makes it 3x) And also, I found S110 has better macro ability than S300. (Macro is the ability to take close-up pics.) I ordered S110; if I'm not satisfied with it, I was going to return it and get S300. However, I'm so happy with it now, I am a keeper now. The S300 is a great camera, but in my opinion S110 is better. Remember the reason you want to get a Canon digital ELPH is because of its ultra-portability.

Bigger isn't always better - This camera rages!
After a month of research, I finally bought the Cannon S110, and am extremly happy with it. First picture I took in auto mode at Medium Res with Medium compression was incredible. Printed on my HP P1000, I will be throwing my old 35 mm film camera away. Have tried movies with sound, panoramics, macros, etc. all on the first day I got it. Easy to use. Software is good too. Lots of features. The size of the this camera is truly amazing. Simple buttons, great menus, LCD is pretty visible outside too - that is key. Will need to get a bigger CF card, but that was expected. Don't fall for the S100 being cheaper, for the same relative price, the S110 gives you movies with sound and more compressions/resolutions. Great Buy!!

Welcome digital!!
First, this camera is incredible. I was a sceptic being from the home of Kodak. Never did I think digital would produce pictures as stunning and vibrant as this (if you're a manual 35MM SLR user you'll be impressed). Second, the size of this camera is worth the price. It literally fits in your front pocket!! Third, I'm not a techno-file, but using this is easy. I read the manual, took about 15 minutes, and started snapping photos and AVI files to email to grandma and grandpa.

I purchased a few extras: San-Disk Imagemate Compact Flash (CF) Reader USB-SDDR-31, extra battery NB-1L, extra 64MB CF, and a Canon soft leather case #40....

One negative, no pun intended, the battery does give off heat. I have had problems with this in other Canon products. Hopefully it won't affect anything. Worth the investment, The black and white capability and movies(AVI) with sound (although monophonic) really won me over to this camera vs. the Olympus D490. If you're looking for digital you won't be disappointed.

The little engine that could.
Life, in many ways, is a cycle of expansion and contraction. The last thing I want to do during the last half of my days on earth is get weighed down by more stuff. Reduction and compression being my mantra, I couldn't help but be struck by the understated boldest of a Canon Elph, nestled among all of its bigger brothers and sisters at my local retailer. Then, when I read the Amazon editorial reviews for the S100, I figured this miniature marvel would be my choice for the last camera I hope to own. The "movie mode" of the S110 seemed gratuitous, like a kids' novelty add-on. But then I went to Canon's website and noticed that the S100 had been released in May 2000 and had been replaced a year later by the S110 which, it is claimed, also has a slightly better lens and longer-lasting battery. Given the negligible price spread between the two cameras...along with the identical weight and dimensions, common sense dictated taking the S110 over its older but not bigger sister. This Lilliputian actually fits in my shirt pocket. The next smallest models--a 3.1 megapixel Sony (at more[money]!) and a tempting 2.1 megapixel Olympus--would have made the pockets of my blazer, but hey it's summer.

As for picture quality, I'm frankly amazed. Whether it can compare to 8X10 prints by other 2.1 cameras, I'll leave to the experts.

The only "down side" so far: controls on the camera are made for a munchkin with pin-point vision, so I'm constantly taking off my glasses to see them better. But I usually pIay the piano with my eyes closed, so I certainly should be able to do the same with a point and shoot camera.

Nice Camera
I have the APS elph too, and this digital camera is a little bigger, but this way I won't have to spend [money] every time I get the pics developed. I recently got hooked on digital photography, and this camera satisfies my need for convienience with performance.

I like the size alot, but the case from canon is not that great. If you have the extra cash go to Tumi and get their ballistic cell phone case...the camera fits **perfectly**...looks really classy and is a little more compact..its [not that much], but I've already spent enough on the cam, a little more won't hurt.

I'll still use the APS ELPH alot, especially when I go to places where the elements might damage the cam (i.e. splash mountain, the beach, etc), but I am going to carry around the s110 all the time since its so small and I won't have to pay for film or developing.

skating very close to fraudulent advertising
Specs on the S110 claim USB connectivity. On purchase, the buyer learns that the camera's driver only works if the S110 is connected directly to the computer: no hubs, no other USB devices. In fact, the USB driver for the S110 cannot even be installed if a hub is in place. This violates the whole reason USB ports/protocols were developed: to permit daisy-chaining of peripherals. There is not the slightest chance the S110 is going to be my only USB connected peripheral.

I am so disgusted with Canon, Inc. over this issue that I will never again trust anything Canon publishes or manufactures.

So, if you never intend to use any other USB device -- go ahead. Buy the PowerShot S100. Otherwise, find another camera.

Expensive camera that's worth the bucks
I recently purchased the S-110 after having a film camera that I hadn't been using much in years. My first and primary concern was size - I wanted a camera that was small enough to carry around with me anywhere. This fit that bill well, and threw in a bunch of features that I love with it.

Positive points:

1. Extremely small - This camera is the perfect size. It's small enough to slip into your pocket and take into a bar or club (I got great pictures at a friend's birthday party at a club in SF), but it's large enough that you can easily hold it to take pictures.

2. Great quality - 2.1 megapixels is the sweet point for digital cameras. The quality looks good on the screen, and looks good printed. You may notice slight quality degradation if you try to enlarge a photo to 8.5x11.

3. Easy to use - Charge the battery and start clicking away. This camera is very easy to use, and you can hit the ground running with high quality pictures as soon as you've taken the time to charge your battery.

4. Rich feature set - This camera has a great set of features for people that want to do a little more with their camera. This includes short video clip recording (more a novelty than anything else), white balance control, zoom, etc. I love the photostitch feature! You can take multiple pictures and stitch them together at the end. The S-110 helps you line up the pictures when you're taking them by showing you a little strip of the last picture you took, and the software does a great job of hiding seams!

5. Good flash - I took pictures all night at a dark night club with no problems whatsoever.

6. Rich supporting software - Both the image organization/download and photo editing software are easy to use and fairly rich.

Negative points:

1. No included case - I'm spending a lot of money for this camera, I think they can/should throw in a $5 (cost) case with it.

2. Not much memory - Buy a 64MB or 128MB CompactFlash card. I went with the 128MB,and now I don't have to carry around an extra card with me.

3. Battery life - You'll need to buy a second battery to complement your extra memory. One battery will let you take about 50 pictures.

4. Poor zoom - Only 2x optical zoom (and another 2.5x digital zoom with loss of picture quality). The S-300 has more zoom, but you pay with a slightly larger camera body and a slightly higher price.

ADDED SIDENOTE (10/13/01): I noticed that another review claims that this product cannot be used with USB hubs or if you have another USB devices attached. This is not the case for me - I have my S110 connected to my PC through the built in USB hub on my USB Microsoft Natural keyboard. I also have a mouse connected to the keyboard. I'm having no problems at all.

The compact wonder
I spent a long time deciding on a digital camera. I was replacing my trusty point and click film camera, so it had to fit in the camera sleeve of my back pack. It had to have a USB interface and work with my Macintosh iBook. It had to take decent pictures and not go through batteries. So after much consideration I decided on the ELPH S100 and was just about to order one when I realized that Canon had released the S110, so I ordered one and have not regretted it. At the same time, I ordered a 128 MB Compact Flash for $80, as I knew that the included 8 MB card was just too small.

In this review, I'm going to concentrate on using this camera with an iBook. This should apply to using it with any USB capable Mac.

After taking a few pictures, I opened my iBook (a spring 2001 dual USB model running Mac OS 9.1), inserted the supplied CD, installed Canon's software and restarted. I turned on the camera, slid the switch to put the camera into review mode, and plugged the supplied cable into the IO port of the camera and a USB port on the iBook. This cable is most definitely not a standard USB cable, so treat it well. Canon's Image Browser software automatically detected the camera being plugged in and launched.

The pictures in the camera are shown as thumbnails in a scrolling pane which looks like a long strip of film. You can select the ones you like, rotate them, delete them or choose to upload them to your computer's hard drive. Be sure to rotate them if need be before uploading them. Uploading is quite fast for USB. Photos in your photo directory are shown as larger thumbnails in another window. Double clicking on an image opens it up into its own window where you can do simple cropping and exposure/color adjustments. If you want to do anything serious though, I'd recommend finding a copy of Color It! or even spending the big bucks on Photoshop.

I haven't used the movie capture feature extensively, but it works. It generates .AVI files which QuickTime plays easily enough.

Rebooting into Mac OS X (10.1) and plugging the camera in, the Apple provided Image Capture application automatically launches and allows you to download and rotate images quickly and easily.

The pictures it takes are very good. Changing settings take a while to get used to. The neighborhood kids love playing with it. The rechargeable battery is a great feature as it makes picture taking pretty much free.

In sum, this camera fulfilled almost all of my needs and I highly recommend it for general, nonprofessional use.

Excellent features with small annoyances
For starters, I do not think I could have bought a more perfect first digital camera. Picture quality is excellent, software is reasonably good (takes time to get to learn the ins and outs of any software...), and the portability factor is a big plus. Bottom line - an excellent buy for the approximately ($) street price (and the additional ($) you will shell out for a 128 MB card.)

Faults: Optical viewfinder does not cover the entire image requiring you to switch back and forth between the LCD and optical viewfinder to confirm the picture. Some of the functions are not easy to navigate through the menu (most basic one of changing screen resolution should be one click - no more - period.) No speaker for video playback - though I doubt this is such a big deal to most people. Small LCD display hinders getting a sense of image quality without hooking up camera to an external computer of TV.

Still, bottom line - excellent buy. The faults above are not a big deal given the compact and stylish design as well as the photo quality. One more recommendation - consider investing in an additional battery.

Powershot is the right name.
After watching digital cameras from their inception and early ccd work till the time of this camera's release, I remained quite skeptical till now. Be aware there are some expensive cameras that can give you good resolution and imaging and there are some cheap ones which I wouldn't even use as a snapshot to email to my mother. Recently, I borrowed this camera from a friend to use to take some macro snapshots of an orchid. Next paycheck, I bought the camera for myself.

The S110 offers many things that you'd find in any 2.x megapixel camera. I'm going to skip the obvious benifits of this camera (the small size, the good looks, cheap removable storage, etc.) and focus on the other reasons to get this camera over others.

+ The CCD and the compression are sharp. Really clear. Under all uses of this camera on high res and medium compression, I noticed little to no artifacts (even zoomed in Photoshop) of the compression or the CCD. Further, the images (at any resolution) require little to no post color correction.

+ The camera has a manual mode which lets you move the exposure (+/- 2 stops!), adjust for lighting varience (even tungsten or florescent light), plus several flash modes and a macro & infinity focus. Simple as that. Snap a picture -- twiddle some manual settings -- snap another picture. I can bracket shots! What an happy discovery!

+ The camera also has a "stitch assist" mode, where you can tile several photographs. They aren't actually combind until you download the images and the software realized they need to be stitched by itself. The auto-stitch software works really well...though I'd still go to photoshop for delicate work...but for snapshots and prints it's excellent.

+ The zoom is shallow, 2x max optical, but by doing so the apature is fairly large (2.8f) so you get more light for better pictures (and the camera is small and light too!). After 2x you can digital zoom as much as 5x which loses some effective resolution, but if you just have to zoom it works pretty well. Don't worry either, the flash will shoot to provide the extra light to remove some of the grain.

Like any camera, you have to know how to shoot with it to get used to its behavior, so you'll know when to switch the flash (it shoots a bit bright for some indoor macro work, but hold some tissue paper over the flash and you'll be fine) mode or set the white balance off auto -- but within a day I figured the entire thing out and took some great images with some sharp detail.

The really great thing is, you can just leave the S110 on full auto and get comparably as excellent results.

This camera is worth every penny and more.

WARNING for Win2000 PowerShot users
Several friends and family have purchased PowerShot 10, 100 and 110 cameras. In general we love them and have been pleased. BUT, there is a fatal flaw with the software supplied for running this application under Win2000. The application appears to work properly, but when shut down after doing a folder update (F5), the application causes your entire Win2000 system to shut down abnormally. In other words an immediate crash of the entire system results. As the application and system crash they corrupt the ZoomBrowser database, and so the application won't restart after a new boot. We found Canon support to be useless in debugging the problem. They deny it exists. (Note, all of our Win2000 installations are on IBM Thinkpads, and it's possible that this failure occurs only on Thinkpads.)

The Adobe software that is/was distributed with the PowerShot also doesn't work with Win2000. Canon admits to that failure, but won't do anything to remedy the situation.

Great Looking, Easy to Use and Great Results
Just giving my few cents on the S110 Powershot. I am most impressed with the unit and what they can fit inside. The only bad things are it is a little heavy (due to metal case I imagine), and the battery life. Everything else is great for my use.

Canon Elph S110 is AWESOME
I've waited a LONG time before breaking down and buying a digital camera. I researched for months and finally decided to buy the Canon Powershot S110 and I love it. It's as close to perfect as I could imagine. This is the smallest digital camera available and it's packed full of features -- everyone that see's it are amazed and I'm still amazed. Pictures are beautiful and the software that comes with it is very easy to use. I have an Apple IMac so I was worried about compatability issues but it works flawlessly with my Apple. Be sure to check out Yahoo for a free way to put your photo's easily on-line to share with your Family and Friends - it's free and easy and beats sending huge emails. Also want to send big kudo's to Amazon.com -- your site is wonderful and a huge asset in researching my purchase and your prices are excellent. Don't miss the deals Amazon has on memory cards for the Elph.

Size DOES matter
Have had the S110 now for 3 weeks and love it. It delivers exactly what it promises - great quality pictures and a size small enough that you actually have it with you when you need it. The zoom is about equal to a 35-70mm lens, which makes it perfect for most leisure photographers. Canon kept options fairly minimal, so it's pretty easy to operate. Quality of photos are great, and the video clip capability makes this really stand out. I've got a 2 year-old and it's great to have the ability to shoot 30 seconds of video without having to carry around the camcorder. Three things I would change: 1. Need to make at least a 32 MB CF card standard; 8 MB is ridiculous today, and they could have bumped price up by ... by including a bigger card (tho you can now buy a 128 MB card for around ...) 2. Would be nice to have an easy means of converting the video from QuickTime to either Microsoft or mpeg formats. 3. Shutter speed (or whatever the equivalent is in the digital world) is kind of slow. So, trying to shoot a 2 year old, about a third of my shots come after she's stopped smiling. But, that seems to be an issue with all the cameras in this range. Overall, this is a well-made camera that delivers top-notch quality for a pretty reasonable price.

Movies on my Mac
This is a fantastic camera. I especially like the movie clip capability. After changing several clips to DV format (with QuickTime) I imported them into iMovie on my Mac, merged them together, and presto, I have a great show that includes both stills and movies. I also appreciate the fact that Canon includes separate instruction booklets in English and Spanish. This sure beats having one oversized book, half of which would be of no use to me.

Digital Elph
Things I loved: Compact size, sturdy construction, good feature set, great quality images, rechargable battery, USB connection, good software.

Things I diden't love: 8mb Flash card included (needs at least 32mb), no battery meter and little warning of low battery.

awesome
I could not be happier . EASY TO USE , SOLID QUALITY /// RELIABLE PERFOMANCE

Nice update of the S100.
I have been a dedicated S100 user since its release, and have really gotten my money's worth from that camera. It is not, however, a perfect camera, and the S110 attempts to address some of its shortcomings. However, what has not improved is the old 2:1 optical zoom, which admittedly is helped a bit by the 2.5:1 digital zoom, but still leaves me underwhelmed. On the plus side, the S110 adds a 30 second QuickTime (/w sound) movie function, which once you master the download process, really adds new zip to your internet photo apps, and the new control wheel with embedded power switch works far better than the old recessed power button, which in my mind was a real problem with the S100. The camera is priced exactly where the S100 had been, though worth considering still would be the now discounted S100. If you want a little more camera in a nearly-as-small pkg (and with the more powerful 3:1 optical zoom), consider the S300.

It's perfect for me
I've always loved taking pictures but it was the issues of the film and remembering the camera that was always such a hassle. Ever since I got this camera, I've been taking pictures galore. I love this camera because its so small and compact that i carry it everywhere I go. I went on a 4 day trip and took over 100 pictures. I wasn't worried about anything. I came back from my trip and downloaded it onto my computer and sent it out to my friends. We all loved it. No need for a scanner, No need for waiting for the film to be developed. It's great and I love it.
Also, it's the easiest little thing to use. I'm stupid when it comes to electronics and I skimmed the manuel and I was setup and using it in an hour. There's a lot of cool features on this that I have yet to use. It's amazing how a little thing like this can do so much. It's worth the money! For those of you, who don't have time to waste and want to remember all the good times, it's a must buy!

Dont Let Its Size Fool You!
The Elph S110 is an amazing digital camera. I love the fact that it's so tiny, you can take it with you anywhere, even out to a club in your shirts pocket. The unit is packed with all the best features for most anyone looking to buy a digital camera these days. It may not meet the needs of a pro, but for your average joe like me - it does the job and then some.

It's 2.1 mega pixels is more than enough for all your everyday pics. The flash is super bright and turns otherwise picth black images to ultra vibrant pics. The controls, although small are easy to use and learn. The overall feel and construction of the camera is also very solid.

The only few drawbacks that I have found with this camera is that the included 8MB flashcard is a joke. If you're only considering taking just a handful, and I mean a handful of pics, then by all means it will do the job, but if you want more images like so many of us buying this camera do, then I suggest opting for a 64MB or higher card. (Cost Co has 64MB SanDisk flashcards...) Second no case came with the camera. I had to dish out ... extra [money]to pick up an APS Elph Jr case from a local camera shop. It fits perfectly though. Lastly, battery life could be better. On average I'm getting about 60 images before it goes dead. The low battery warning goes on too late. I'm looking into picking up a second battery.

Overall this is an awesome piece of equipment. If you're tossing and turning over what to buy and the higher pixel cameras have cought your eye, don't forget to actually take a look at the other models and hold them in your hand. You'll see that most are larger, heavier, and bulkier - then ask yourself - do you really need all that?

On The Pricey Side...
No doubt the size is compact. This camera can fits in your shirt pocket or slack. Constructed of alumium-like material, the S110 is strudy. Cosmetic looks fantastic.

The S110 produces 1600 X 1200 pixel. Great for 8 X10 prints. Its features an optical zoom of 2x and a digital zoom of 2.5X. Great close-up shots with clearity. Able to take up to 20sec of motion picture.

I was shock to find out of some obvious feature...not so obvious. For instance, you would think a camera such as this one would have a battery meter, able to delete the picture once snap, a sensor to shut off the flash automatically. Not the case.

It goes to show, you can not have the best of both world. I have upgraded this camera from a Kodak 215DC. Not much difference other than the size.

Great little camera
I've had it for about a month now and have taken loads of pictures. I've even gone and bought a better color printer! This is a superb little camera. It fits in a shirt pocket. It's easy to operate.

I would recommend getting some extra memory and a spare battery. They're just good peace of mind items, definately not required.

Nobody talks about the Movie feature
The pictures are excellent. But another feature you will find is that it takes short movie clips very well. It is so easy to switch back and forth from photos to movies. Everyone who has seen this little camera falls quickly in love with it, as you will too.

Perfect!
What can I say? This product is absolutelly brilliant! Since I bought this camera, I couldn't stop taking pictures!

The best thing about buying a digital camera, is that you'll no longer have to waste money on films, battery or development of you photos.

To me, it was also a great time saver: I work as a webdesigner, so I constantly had to scan some pictures to put them on websites or give them away to friends. I don't need to any longer, since I just have to connect my camera through a USB port, and upload them to my computer really (I mean REALLY) fast. Not to mention the quality of the pictures: with a really good scanner you couldn't have a clue of what it's like with this camera!

This is really good stuff! If you are used to take a lot of pictures or scan images to your computer, I would really recommend you to buy this camera! I assure you that you won't regret your decision! :)

A month in Europe
I spent a month in Europe with my Canon and it was the best buy ever. I took along 2 extra 128MG cards and an exrta battery. We went to the Rhine river in Germany, Wengen Switzerland, StRemy, Condom, Beynac, Amboise and Paris France. I had no problems with filling up all three cards. I recharged the battery every two days. The camera fit in any pocket, shirt or pants and was easy to use on all occasions. Quite a few people asked to see the camera and have their picture taken. I have quite an E:MAIL list of people to send pictures back to. I have now retired my 35MM and willuse this one fron now on.

Simply unbeatable!
This is the best 2 megapixel digital camera out there, period. It has all the features you'll need, a 5-year old can operate it, the picture quality is astounding and of course, the size (or lack of it!) is what makes this little beauty so special. I use a 256MB Viking flash card and it works great. A spare battery is recommended for long trips, although I have been pleasantly surprised with battery life based on some of the comments in other reviews I've read. The movie clip feature works surprisingly well and is a lot of fun. I've had zero problems with USB connectivity or the software that comes with the camera, everything worked right out of the box. Every time I use this camera (and believe me, I use it a lot!), I am blown away by the picture quality. Very highly recommended.

Wish I could give it more than 5 stars
I already wrote a review for the s110 back in August, but just returned from a month in Asia and have to add more. This camera is fantastic. We brought a 128Mb and a 256Mb card and shot 1200 pictures--talk about documenting your holiday. We took an extra battery but never used it, even though we were often shooting 60-100 shots on our more interesting travel days. The battery charger accepts up to 220 volts so you don't need a converter. And what fun at the end of the day to look through photos of what saw (and a great way to interact with the locals once you've snapped a shot). The only problem is that people keep harassing you to tell them about your cool looking camera. Plus I finally discovered some of the manual features, and even this point-and-shoot girl managed to work those out to make good shots better. We have so many excellent photos I don't know what we are going to do with them all!

I love It!
This is my first digital camera. I received it 1 month ago, and have taken hundreds of pictures so far. It is easy to use, takes fantastic pictures and it is TINY!! It comes with a battery & charger, film card, software, and necessary cables. I received the REBATE offer of a spare battery, film card, and sling bag. I thought the bag was for the camera, but it is about the size of a backpack. You will need a printer with at least 2400x1200 dpi in order to print any of your pictures. I found this out AFTER I got the camera. I purchased the Cannon S600, and was astounded at the quality. The 4x6 prints are as good as any photo lab could produce, and of course I only print my best pictures. I would reccommend this camera to my family as well as anyone else.

Absolutely love it... no regrets!
I spent six months debating over the purchase of a digital camera, and when it came down to it, for a 2.1 Megapixel choice, the Canon Powershot S110 is awesome. It will never completely replace my Canon EOS Rebel 35mm SLR, but it sure comes close. I've taken it to several events, and been very pleased with the results. The camera size is one major advantage... it fits in the pocket of a suit jacket, or even blue jeans. I've emailed more of the pictures I've taken with the Powershot than the total amount of pictures I've taken and shown from my SLR. Picture quality is much better than I could have imagined for the very reasonable price, and the color display is a bonus. Except for having the physical photographs to frame and hang on the wall... and there are Canon printers for that too... this little digital camera does it all. Three resolution sizes and three file compression sizes let you handle picture volume and quality for various size storage media rather easily. It's even got black & white mode and can make .avi type movie files up to the size of the free space on your storage card. Full auto or manual settings for flash and shutterspeed, even light filtering adjustments. Not as complex with the manual settings as some would want, but you don't want this as your professional grade camera anyway. For the price, this is a great camera for more than the typical snapshots. I expect this camera to last me for years to come... that is to say, I don't expect to "upgrade" to a better one EVER.

Simply the Best!
As a retail sales associate I get to examine and play with all of the neat toys that come out on the market. When the S110 was introduced I simply fell in love. With one exception, the size, quality and features were far and away superior to the competition. The price point reflected that and I was convinced I could never afford one.

Well, a recent series of events conspired to allow me to purchase the demo at a very reasonable price. I couldn't be happier. This is without a doubt the best digital camera for the general consumer on the market.

The one weak point in the whole package is the 8MB compact flash card. A larger card (considering the falling prices of digital media) would be welcome. But the current mail-in offer from Canon helps rectify that. Until January 31, 2002, Canon is offering a free 16MB card, case and battery with a mail-in coupon.

One of the features that I particularly like is the numbering system. The camera sequentially numbers the pictures without losing its place even if you reformat the card. That way you are not constantly forced to rename everything in you picture subdirectory every time you download from the camera (or compact flash card reader in my case).

If you are looking for a well built close to top end digital camera, this should be at the head of your list.

The best compact digital camera
After a few weeks of research, I decided to go with the S110 due to its compact size and the reputation of the Canon Elph series. I was not dissapointed. The S110 takes great photos in automatic and manual mode. The flash is quite impressive, this camera takes great pictures in low light conditions. What really impressed me was the video clip function. This camera takes great quick 10 second video clips which are especially useful for the web. If you have windowsXP, you don't even need to install the provided software. The windowsXP camera wizard works flawlessly with the S110.

Everything is great but the software
I truly love this camera. It's tiny, great resolution that will fulfill your expectations. My only complaint it is the software that comes with the camera to dload the pictures. I recommed you to buy a PC Card adapter for CF Memory and stick it directly inot the notebook and use the traditional cut&paste to get the JPEG files into your HD. If you are running already Windows XP, you can even make a slide show right off the CF card. If you have Desktop without PC Card slot, no problem, just get the Intelliflash memory reader (viking) and plug it to your computer. Is the fastest and easiest way to download pictures.
I love the cameras and most of the people that asked me to show them the camer are getting one!

Best compact digital camera out there!!!
I am basically a novice to digital photograghy so this review may be worthless to some--but I think it will be very helpful to others who like myself-are just getting into this new trend.
I did a lot of research-both on the web and off-before I decided to purchase this camera-and I am extremely pleased with this camera. Not only is it very easy to operate and to download pictures, but its very compact size makes it easy to take anywhere.It comes complete with all the software and USB for downloading the pictures to the computer, but I recommend purchasing a flash card reader as this makes the process a BREEZE!! I was taking pictures and downloading them within 3 hours of purchasing this camera. As for quality- my friends and
family were amazed at the clarity of the pictures that I sent them. GREAT pictures, extremely easy to use,and compact-what
more could you ask for? I would highly recommend this camera.
A spare battery and a larger flash card are a must,as you will

definately need both. I have only had mine for a bout 3-weeks,
and I already feel like a pro!! I love this camera!!

Great digital camera for a socially active person
I recently purchased the s110 and within 4 days I have already taken over 100 pictures. I spent a few weeks researching which camera was the best for a $400 price range and I am thrilled I decided on the canon. It's portability is unparalleled and it's very hard not to take a good picture. One of my favorite features is the LCD screen's ability to zoom in on pics and scroll over them while reviewing them. It's small, it comes with everything the average photographer needs, easy to use and it takes great pictures! What else could you possibly want?

Ultra portability that packs a punch!
I have had this camera for close to four months now and have just returned from a trip to Europe. I can honestly say that this little camera has been a joy to carry around! The camera functions are very intuitive and operating the camera has never been easier! The images are crystal clear, and the MPEG videos are great. Even the sound captured was better than I had anticipated. The battery life wasn't a problem during my trip, although it would have been nice if this camera could take standard batteries as well.

All in all this is one fantastic camera. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who wants an ultra portable and pocketable camera without sacrificing picture quality. The only potential drawback is the 8 MB CF card that comes with the camera. I suggest purchasing a 128 MB CF card (I did!) so that you won't have to worry too much about the number of pictures you can take. Now... If Canon can come out with a 3-4 megapixel digital ELPH, that would be the ticket!

Best camera I ever owned
This is a great digital camera. Many digital camera reviews that you'll read will talk about how great digital cameras are in general (which they are), but I can tell you that this is an excellent model. I recently traveled to Russia and Finland, and took this camera alone, and was very pleased.

Compared to other cameras:
+ The size. It's so small, and feels dense and solid in the hand. It'll fit in your pocket (jeans, even), and that's one of the best features of all. This is a camera that you can carry anywhere.
+ The images. They are clear and color balance is good.
+ The battery. It's rechargeable, so pictures are truly free. The charger is small and travels well. Some folks say that it runs out too quickly; I haven't had that problem. Some cameras require AA batteries.
+ The lens cover. It's built in and automatic, so you don't have to fool around.
+ The zoom. It has one (optical), which is good for framing pictures the way you want.
+ The cycle time. This camera will take a picture about once every two seconds, which is plenty. Some cameras have a longer cycle time that borders on inconvenient.
+ The choice of features. This camera has the features that you need. Don't waste money on digital zoom, lame image pre-processing, or sound clips. And forget about the short, jerky movie clips. Just take great photos.

Here are some relatively minor irritations:
- My viewfinder doesn't center on the image. So, I got in the habit of using the LCD display to view the shot.
- The USB port cover is a flimsy piece of rubber.
- You need to hold the 'on' button down for longer than feels necessary.
- To get good color balance, you'll want to set the camera setting for clouds, sun, or indoors, depending on the shot. No joke.

Here are some comments based on other reviews that I read:
o Some people thought that the flash was too weak. I think it's fine.
o Some people said that the camera gets too hot. It does get pretty warm, but it's fine.
o Some people said that the interface was confusing. It's not exactly great, but I think it's acceptable.
o If you're going to throw away your 35mm like me, then you'll probably want to buy a spare battery and definitely at least a 64 MB card (minimum). 64 MB gets you 102 pictures at medium resolution. That's like having three rolls of film, which barely got me through a two-week trip. I found that I took more pictures with this camera than with my 35mm - even though I could delete the bad ones - because it's small, it's fun, and they're free. No more $50 developing charges after each trip.

Terrific camera, with a few quirks
Overall, this camera is terrific. This is my first digital camera and I compared extensively before purchasing. In addition to the Amazon customer reviews, be sure to check out the reviews at Digital Photography Review (...).

General camera operations are a breeze and relatively easy to maneuver with the tiny size of this engineering marvel. I was a bit worried because I have big hands, but it is well-designed. The images are amazingly clear, crisp with bright, accurate colors. Naturally, the quality of the final image will depend on the settings. One piece of advice I received from many sources - let the camera take the photos at the highest resolution it can muster. You can always remove detail with software, but you can't add detail back in.

(...) I just want to add one comment about some quirks on the menu system. Often, it takes one more button press than you would think to accomplish a task. For example, to delete a photo in playback mode, you press "menu" to bring up the menu bar, "set" to select single-image delete, "set" again to bring up the deletion confirmation, "right-arrow" to move to "OK" and one final "set" to delete. Phew! I can understand the confirmation, but it would be nice to have an option to default to "OK" rather than "Cancel"... and I'm not sure why it requires two presses of "set" right at the beginning.

Another weird thing... let's say you just took a photo and want to delete it right away (no use wasting space on the CF card if you can tell the shot was bad, right?). The image displays for 2-seconds (or 10-seconds, if you choose), but rather than just hitting the "set" button during the review period to bring up the delete confirmation, you have to... (ready for this?!) ...

1) Hold the shutter release down continuously after taking the shot;
2) Press and hold the "set" button;
3) Press the "left-arrow" button to bring up the delete confirm.

Now that doesn't quite sound so bad, but think about the size of this thing and the tiny buttons - this takes a bit of maneuvering (not to mention the foresight to hold the shutter down - something not natural when taking photos). I'm not quite sure why you can't just hit the "set" button to hold the image temporarily and then delete or continue shooting. Somebody clearly didn't think that one through.

Anyway, like I said... a couple of weird quirks in an otherwise terrific package. Clean design, solid feel - and great photos. I can easily live with the software usability quirks. Enjoy!

Please See My Dec. 3 Review
Please see my Dec. 3 review. (They diplayed it twice.)

Decent photos; smallest digital camera
Since the pros of this camera has been beaten to death, I'll concentrate on the cons. I use this mostly for indoor shots with flash.

More than half the photos have oversaturated color to the point where I have to desaturate many of them before showing them. Also, about one out of 10 photos is out of focus.

My monitor is adjusted so that most digital photos I see from my other digital camera as well as on the web look normal. No gamma correction is applied.

When previewing photos on the camera in the zoom mode, it is very difficult to move the photo up and down because you have to hold down one key while pressing another key that's 5 mm apart.

Red-eye reduction works, still a little bit of redeye remains.

Although not as good as I have hoped, I still carry this camera with me everywhere until I find something better in this size.

Sleek Little Camera!
I have had the Canon PowerShot S110 Digital ELPH Camera for a month now, and I love it! The compact size is why I initially chose this camera, but after doing research, I found that I definitely would get my money's worth if I purchased this camera, so I did. What I really like about this digital camera is that it has an automatic and a manual mode, so it is nice for the amature and experienced picture-taker. Also, this camera has a black and white mode, which I find fabulous. The only reason why I rated this item the way I did was I could not get the software to recognize the camera. I solved that problem by getting a CompactFlash card reader for my laptop computer, so all is well. I would highly recommend this product.

Canon Powershot S100 Digital ELPH: A Magic Elf
Having the Canon Powershot S100 Digital ELPH in my hands is just like having a wish-granting elf around to create the clearest, sharpest, and easiest digital photos imaginable.

With it's tiny but powerful built-in telephoto lens, the camera is easy to manipulate and takes great pictures whether close-up or at a distance. I was at a party recently where the new toy of the evening was the S100 Digital ELPH and I have to say that, for the price, it is the best digital camera I have seen to date.

A tiny piece of electronics measuring only 3.4" x 2.2" x 1.1", this camera weighs less than seven ounces and the buttons are few and easy to locate and learn. The kit contains the 2.1 Mpixel Canon PowerShot S100 camera, 8Mb CompactFlash card, wrist strap, USB cable, video out cable, software (including Canon Digital Camera Solutions and Adobe PhotoDeluxe), rechargeable lithium-ion battery w/charger, and easy to follow manuals for both the camera and software.

We took some dark campfire photos at the party using the flash and the clarity was astounding. On the LCD screen, the photos were crisp and clear and when emailed out to the party guests, everyone was very pleased with the pictures. There was no flash glare.

The batteries allow for about 50 photos (LCD on) including download time. Canon claims 85 with LCD on and over 250 with LCD off but having the LCD on permits the photographer to see the photos as he or she takes them and delete right then whichever ones are not to their liking. Recharging is a breeze and the camera is small enough to fit into a front shirt pocket or small handbag or waistpack. There is also a built-in lens cover and optical viewfinder however be prepared to leave smudges from your nose on the LCD screen when taking photos.

If you are looking for the best compact digital camera available now, the Canon Powershot S100 Digital ELPH is the camera for you and your family. Makes a great Christmas or birthday gift, too, for those hard-to-please bosses or the person who has almost everything.

Almost worth the wait
Very good point and shoot camera in an elegant tight compact package with one problem that can be summed up in one word S_L_O_W! From the slow power on to the almost 2 second delay from the time the shutter button is pushed until the shot is taken. Also the shutter speed in anything other than full sunlight is poor. The software works well. The color accuracy is flawless with good resolution. The focus could be tighter; this may be a result of its poor performance in less than perfect light.

Best pocket sized 2mp.
Currently, the two most popular pocket sized 2mp cameras are the S110 and the Nikon 775. I work at a camera store. Since these are the two cameras we sell the most of, I wanted to see for myself which one took better pictures. I tripod mounted each one and made the settings the same: auto white balance, high resolution JPEG possible, no flash, timer exposure (as to avoid camera shake). I printed out an 8x10 of each (which is about as big as you'd want to go with a 2mp camera). They weren't color corrected, just straight prints. The Canon was visibly sharper, and the white balance had been much more accurately corrected than the Nikon had. All of the lighting in the store is flourescent. Without a flash, pictures taken under florescent light tend to come out yellow. The picture from the Nikon was a lot more yellow and a lot darker. The Canon, although not *perfect*, looked much more true to life. Of course you can always fix this on the computer, but the fact remains, the auto white balance on the Canon worked better.

The three advantages the Nikon has over the Canon are: better macro, slightly bigger zoom and the ability to use a 2CR5 lithium battery (and not *just* the rechargable it comes with). Other than that, the Canon is in my opinion is better in every way. If you do want a Canon with a bigger zoom, check out the S300 (you get a bigger zoom, but keep in mind the body is a little bigger than the S110).

Canon's software is better, plus the body is metal and very well crafted. Highly recommended for someone looking for a travel sized camera and not requiring prints larger than 8x10.

Exceeded My expectations
First off this camera rocks! (...)

Okay, lets face it even if you spent $1500 on a top of the line digital camera it will never compare to a $400 Film SLR camera. And that's what i realized when i went to purchase a digital camera. Size of camera/quality/price were the deciding factors. so using this criteria i didn't want a bulky digital camera that wouldn't fit in my pocket.

This ELPH turned out to produce extremely good resolution pictures. It has 3 resolutions and each resolution has 3 compression settings. I have hooked it up to both Mac and Wintel boxes with no problems. Plug and play is what this camera and software are all about. My friends were very impressed as well. there seems to be a large difference between 1 and 2 megapixel cameras. but the difference between 2 and 3 didn't appear to be as great. 2.1 megapixels are enough for most snap shots.

I tried out the 360 degree panorama feature and it really is amazing how the software stiched the shots together. Very easy. your mother could probably do it. it was seamless stitching. it blew me away.

Also it records movies with no stuttering. it saves them to the flash module in the AVI format. For a mac guy like me that was no problem AVI is compatible with any quicktime equipped Macintosh...and every mac comes with quicktime. The camera records sound too. but you cannot play back the movie with sound because there is no built in speaker. don't worry the sound is there and will easily download to your computer.

One caveat, there does however appear to be a difference in composition when using the display to compose a shot versus the viewfinder. The viewfinder in inaccurate. But, I prefer the display instead so this is not a problem.

Also to better appreciate this camera be sure to make the investment in a larger flash module. A 32MB module will allow you 31 pictures in 1600x1200 (largest resolution) Or 144 pictures in 640x480 ( the smallest resolution ). (...) even with this sale your still saving money and getting more than what i did from the good guys. BTW: I imagine this sale has something to do with a new generation of megapixel cameras coming soon. I would jump in on this one instead of waiting. this camera will still beat your cheapo film camera with the plastic lens, it even beats the film ELPH that i gave to my mother a few years back.

If there is a longer life battery then get one too. Otherwise get as is and enjoy . You won't be sorry.

Amazing Toy !
This toy is really amazing. For all you folks out there who just want a digital camera for some fun, this is the best buy.
I did fair amount of research and in fact cancelled my coolpix 775 order before getting this one.
The first thing which struck me is its size; boy its small....the battery charger is the same size as the actual camera !
Just add a cf memory card adapter and you have a swell combination with canon's current memory+bag+battery offer.
Just buy it !

I absolutely LOVE this camera
I bought the Canon PowerShot S110 as a supplement to my Nikon SLR (big, film camera that takes great pictures). Instead, I seem to have displaced the Nikon forever.

The Canon's small size allows me to take it where I would never take my SLR. Thus, the joy of capturing so much more on film makes this camera tops in my book. This is all due to the very small size of the camera, but the camera would not be a favorite if it were not for the high quality prints.

The camera operates very easily, comes with built in flash, a 2x zoom (and an additional digital zoom), the ability to switch between black and white photos, color photos, or small movie clips with sound. The camera supports any Type I sized Compact Flash memory card. I recently bought a 256MB CF card that stores over 260 of the highest quality pictures or literally thousands of lower quality pictures. Battery life is fully acceptable. One battery gave me about 175 photos using the LCD screen and the flash. The battery recharges very quickly.

The software is excellent, installed easily, and helps you to easily download and manage your photos. No matter what OS you will use, you will always be able to download photos through the USB connection. Software allows you to view, crop, and digitally alter your photos AND movies. So, you can add frames, borders to each print. Also, you can cut and paste prints on top of each other. So you can take that picture of the the Pyramids, and implant your baby girl on top of them. (If you ever wanted to do something like that, of course)

One of the most unique pieces of software allows you to take multiple pictures of a panorama. Then, the software automatically connects each photo for one perfect panorama shot. My picture of the French town of Cap Ferrat is awesome.

The camera takes great photos. The 2.1 Megapixel size should suffice for normal operations. At the highest quality the photos are suitable for printing up to 20" * 30" although they may show signs of graininess. If you buy a higher Megapixel camera, remember that each photo needs more storage. So, a 4 Mpixel camera would need a 512MB Compact flash card to store the same quality and same number of images as mine.

The #1 feature of this camera is the size. It's simply phenomenal. The picture taking is great, and the movie capability is the icing on the cake.

The best I've ever seen!
The Canon S110 Digital ELPH camera is the BEST! I have just purchased mine today, and it was well worth the money (...). If you are reading this and trying to decide on the S100, or the S110, buy the S110 RIGHT NOW! I almost bought the S100, since it was cheaper, but I am glad that I held off and purchased the S110. The digital video is AWESOME, and the camera makes a stanger say "hey, what is the LITTLE thing?" You look COOL when you whip this thing out of your pocket and snap a photo or a VIDEO of something, while everyone else has to open their pack up to find their camera. The ONLY few MINOR things that could be a LITTLE bothersome are: this sucker doubles as a heater when used for extended periods of time (HOT!), and the "snap picture" button does take a little long to take the picture (but this is only due to the fact the the camera sets the resolution, light, and other stuff right before the shot is taken). If you want a staight amswer, here it is : BUY THE CAMERA!!!! If you don't you'll wish you'd bought it. Simple as that.

Fantastic!!
I didn't even have the camera for a whole day and I'm already amazed by how well it performs. The size of the camera is incredible. There were a few things that concerned me before purchasing this camera that I read from other reviews (like it taking a few seconds to take a picture and the flash not being powerful). I think it takes the picture fast. You hold the button down half way when preparing to take the picture (it focuses in on subject) and then press it all the way down when ready, and BAM!, the flash goes off and takes the picture. Also it has a powerful flash. You can't expect it to light up the entire city from this little guy, but I took a picture indoors with the lights off and the flash made it look like the lights were on. I can't wait to use all the other features that the camera comes with!!

Outstanding Value
After comparing the comparable Sony P50, I chose the Canon Elph because of size and quality of pictures. This little monster is unbelievable. Having owned an Elph 35mm that I purchased a couple of years ago, I knew the great value of small size and quality pictures. Never having owned a digital before, I wanted to do my homework. I compared the Sony to the Elph S110, and found the Elph takes clearer pictures, and is a breeze to upload to your computer. A little difficulty at first toward the end of the installation process, but once I resolved the problem, it was a breeze. Fun to carry, so small it fits into any pocket. Also the battery charges fairly quickly and last longer than I've ever needed. Suggestion, turn the LCD off when you shoot most pics and your battery will last longer. Buy an extra 64mb's of memory. It's fairly cheap ... and holds a boat load of med. resolution pics, more than you can use. Great value for great price.

So Glad I Bought This One!
I've only used it a day (Christmas present for the mrs., but of course I need to use it extensively in order to demonstrate to her how it works, right?) but already I am very happy with this camera. Picture quality using the auto setting is excellent; it feels solidly built; the instruction manual at first appears lengthy but it is well-written and to the point. As for hooking to a USB, I bought a SanDisk compact flash reader that Windows 98 recognized and installed without a hitch. Also, it saves the camera batteries by downloading pictures via the reader instead of the camera. .... I did a lot of research (consumer and pro reviews) before making a purchase and am so glad I chose the Canon. I agree with the other 5-star ratings - you won't go wrong with this one!

Best value for the features, size, and quality
I was deciding between the Canon S110 and the Nikon Coolpix 775. I was looking for a digital camera to take snapshots to replace my current APS camera.
Size and speed (the speed between shots) were the most important factors for me. The Nikon was slightly larger, and slower than the Canon. I compared actual images created by the two cameras and I found the Canon to be slightly sharper and better looking overall.
I am a "serious amature" photographer, and this is my first foray into digital. I feel that film offers much better quality than any 2 megapixel camera ever could, but I think for snapshots, which I generally scan and post to the web anyway, this camera is the way to go.

Ease of use
My wife gave me the Canon Powershot S110 for Christmas, and I couldn't be more please with it. I am not a techie or camera buff, but was able to use it immediately, as to most features, load the software on my office computer (Windows 2000) and transfer the images to Zoom, the software Canon supplies. I was up and running in no time at all! (I did have a problem, yet unsolved, on my home computer, running Win98).

I'd recommend this camera to anyone, for home or office/business use. It's a 2.1 mpixel. I was glad to receive it, although not the "latest" 3,4 or 5 mpixel. It is more than adequate for my use, is small, can slip into a jacket or even a suit/sport coat pocket.

Perfect Ski Camera
I wanted a small, easy to use camera to replace the 35mm point-and-shoot I usually carry in my jacket while on ski trips. The S110 has some great features for skiing: 1) The size. Fits easily in an inside jacket pocket. 2) The movie option. Ok, the resolution is pretty poor and you can't zoom but it's fun to get somebody blasting out of a chute -- 15 seconds of video is fine for this. It doesn't replace a video camera, but a few clips along with still pictures is great. Audio is good enough to catch skier comments as they pass by. Also, unlike with a bulky video camera, people don't know that you're "filming". 3) The "stitch" option to take panoramic pictures. I was impressed by both the S110's sliding window and the PC software that combined the images to create a single panoramic image. 4) Haven't wiped out yet, but the camera _seems_ rugged enough to take some jostling. 5) Video output to hook up to the TV in the condo -- most cameras have this. 6) The LCD is bright enough to see on a bright day.

Other cameras in this price range may have these features. I tried a Kodak DX3215 for a day and found it to be a good camera, but lacking in most of the areas above.

The S110 negatives are the price, a 2X optical zoom instead of a 3X, and the included 8MB flash (you will probably want at least 32MB).

I find that I am often disappointed with technology, but this is one of the few electronic items I own that I would immediately purchase again if it were stolen/lost/broken.

Portable, full featured, easy-to-use -- A fabulous camera.
The world of digital cameras is a confusing one for the average consumer. What brand should I buy? What are mega-pixels? How much memory do I need? Can I connect it to my home computer? Fortunately, there's the Canon PowerShot S110, one of the best consumer digital cameras on the market. It's portable (the size of a deck of cards), durable, very easy-to-use and takes professional quality pictures (2.1 mega-pixels). Even at the camera's lowest resolution, 640x480, snapshots look of film-quality. Moreover, it's a cinch to connect the camera to your computer. But portability and mega-pixels are not the only things to look for. The PowerShot S110 powers on in a mere 3 to 4 seconds -- unlike most digital cameras -- allowing the user to take pictures at a moment's notice. In addition, the camera boasts an easy-to-navigate on-screen menu -- again, unlike most digital cameras -- so that you can view your snapshots and change settings on the fly. Overall, the PowerShot S110 is a very good value. It comes with all the features that you need, and all the gadgetry that you crave: all at a reasonable price. I highly recommend it. (One note: the PowerShot S110 comes with about 8 MB of memory, meaning that you can store in the camera about 4-8 high-resolution photos or about 32-35 low-resolution photos. I recommend upgrading to 64 MB when you have the chance.)

Small but Powerfull
I have owned the PowerShot S100, identical to the S110 without the mpeg feature, for nearly eight months, and it's truly amazing. But I'll say this, the camera has the ability to produce stunning pictures that push the technical limitations if its design, however you need to know what your doing. Learning isn't difficult, unlike film camera's in which you must pay for the film, pay to have it developed (whether you do it yourself or not) and wait an extended amount of time to see the result, digital offers you the ability to learn by trial and error in a short period of time. The unparalleled part is that you can experiment with different settings in an environment and see the results instantly, making slight adjustments until you like the result. When you have finally learned what the camera can and cannot do, have improved your own artistic ability and honed your powers of observation and awareness of your environment, the true fun begins...

Once your ready, you can turn off the LCD display and flash, and have nearly unlimited shooting times off one battery. I have taken as many as 148 pictures on a single charge, and could probably do more if use of the LCD is further restrained. Ignore the manual and the software; the PowerShot's can take any size Compact Flash card. There is only one beaf, and it can be a disaster...

Canon includes a software program called ZoomBrowser EX, it's a very convient program to download, sort, and archive your photos. There are better programs, but this one includes an interface with the camera that allows you to change internal settings, list functions, and monitor settings. It's works flawlessly with just a few pictures, but when you get up around 5000 like myself (don't laugh, it doesn't take long, buy a CD-ROM burner if you don't have one already) it can turn on you in a heartbeat. So I'll include just a few tips I have learned, but it will all depend on your software version, your computer hardware, and how much you push the software to give up the goods.

Make sure you sort ALL your photo's into folder's, name them whatever you want, but you must break up the pictures, you cannot dump 800 pictures into the main folder and expect the program to function long. The slide show feature will prove this time and time again. It had caused me to reinstall the program half a dozen times before I understood what NOT to do. When viewing a slide show, select an entire folder from a main folder, do not select individual pictures unless you keep it under 40 or so, it will lock up and it will kill the program. If you do it by mistake and it looks like it's locked up, leave it, let it run for hours if you have to, it sometimes will recover. But if you stop it, it may not start again. Now, you don't lose your pictures, just the ability to view them in ZoomBrowser. You can rebuild from scratch, but it takes time. Just be patient with the software, don't push it, and keep lots of hardcopy backups.

Great consumer camera
This camera is a great replacement for your old 35mm. It takes great snapshots and is easy to use. While the small size is great, it might be too small for big hands. The battery charges very quickly. The only problem I've encountered is the flash. Finding a distance that will illuminate the subject perfectly can be tricky. In low-light the corners tend to be dark if you're too far away. I'm sure the flash is just as good as most cameras of this size and price-range. For Mac users, upgrade to OS X. The new operating system makes working with this camera incredibly simple. Just plug in the USB cable and your Mac will automatically recognize that you have connected a S110 and will ask you to select the files you wish to download. I was truly amazed with the elegant, seamless operation, good job Apple.

Great Camera but...
I received this camera for Christmas and I really enjoy taking photos with it.Although I am still learning a few things about this camera, I am a bit dissappointed that it could only take 6 seconds of moving picture. I wish that it would take at least 3 minutes of moving picture instead of 6 seconds.It's too bad that the manufacturer has to milk you for more money to buy at least the 128MB CF card in order to get more than 6 seconds of moving pictures.

My new shiny toy.
I love this sleek little camera. I've read all of the bad reviews and most of them, personally, just sound like people that don't know a whole lot about operating a camera and the fundamentals of photography. I do not agree that the flash is weak, in fact I've nicknamed it the "epileptic fit" flash. When taking a photo of a room, it lights the whole room. When focusing on a subject, it lights the subject. I actually prefer to have the flash turned off, and this camera gets along pretty decently without a flash. My one main complaint is that there isn't a setting to KEEP the flash off. I find it annoying when I keep having to turn off the flash every time I switch from replay mode to camera mode.

Otherwise, I agree with most of the positive reviews here. It's easy to use, photos have beautiful quality, excellent software, etc. And of course, you gotta love the size. Looks like a spy cam.

This camera really packs a punch!
To sum up the power of this camera... wow. I bought the Didgital ELPH S110 as a gift for a gadget wizard. Knowing nothing about cameras I just decided to get this based on customer reviews. I didn't know things like megapixels or the like. However, while this was in the mail I learned that 2 megapixel cameras were not considered top of the line and that I should have gone with a 3 megapixel.

I was disappointed that I was not getting the best camera out there. As soon as this baby arrived, however, all my fears dwindled away! I was amazed by the raw power this camera posses. Besdide the fact that it only has a 3x optical zoom or only 2x digital.

3 days after christmas my family had a holiday party so we decided to use the camera as a trial run. We were truely awed by the images we saw. Not only was this camera taking just as good, if not, better pictures than a 35mm, it was taking them at only a half resolution! People walked by our computer truely amazed by the pictures on screen.

Remember I said I was clueless about cameras? Well, I still am but thanks to the ELPH S110 I am still able to take beautiful pictures. The options are all very easy and the menus are simple to navigate.

So, for a conclusion, obviously I do like this camera very much. Is it worth the price? Probably. Am I glad I own this camera? MOST DEFINITLY!

If you are considering buying this camera, look no further, this camera is the real deal!

Excellent Camera, and easy to use...
I have owned two still digital cameras in the last few years. A JVC and now the Canon S110. I really like the S110. Actually, I purchased it for my wife as a Christmas present, but I take every opportunity to get behind the lens and snap away. It is fun to use.

The two things that I like most about the S110 are the image resolution, and the video clips. I think for the dollar your get a reasonable combination of image resolution and optical zoom -- the two things that you need to watch for in digital cameras. The video clip function is also easy to use, and gives me an opportunity to snap pretty good quality 20 second video clips, but watch out, there is no zooming during the video capture. I have a 128MB flash memory card, so I can fit about 128 high quality images on that card, not sure how many video clips.

One minor thing that I don't like about the camera is that out of the box, it doesn't come with a case. Even a flimsy case would be better than none at all. Overall however, I am very satisfied with this camera, and I definitely recommend this model to non-experts that want an easy to use digital camera.

Good camera, but too small for my hands...
I love the features and the resolution of this camera, but it just feels too small in my hands. I thought being small would be good, but I feel like my hands are cramping up when I use it. I would definitely buy a Canon digital camera again, just in a more comfortable size.

Canon S110
I've had this camera for less than a week and I am very pleased with it. With 21 years experience in photography and working professionally 1/2 of those years, I've seen a lot, and this camera is a high quality tool. I can't say this camera is better or worse than the other cameras in the same class. For just breaking into the software, the STITCH program is excellent. The other software is still under review.

It's great to be able to use this camera on TV and record on VHS tapes, the main reason I bought this camera, (over the Fuji 2600).

Negatives:
Battery life is short*
No case included*
I don't like the tripod mount on the corner. Does not seat it's self on a tripod as well as it could, (little annoyance)
Installing the card reader and camera, it gave my camera a hickup. I think is was the reader.
*Coupon for "free" case, 16 MB card, and batt.

Buy a large Hard Drive

Best digital camera for the price... not a 35mm
Like many, this was my first step into the digital photography world, and like many, I LOVE this camera!!! It offers so much for such a small and ultra slick package: 360 degree panoramics, great movie clips!, B&W pics (can also be used for movies!), great battery life (way better than SONY), and really fun to show off. The price seemed perfect as well, especially comparing to similar cameras in the same price range. The quality of the shots are great for a digital camera. You can also get some great shots if you experiment with angles and even shaking the camera (I like funky looking pics sometimes though). The ONLY reason I deducted one star is that a) the clarity of the shots pale in comparison to nice 35mm cameras, and b) the stupid pause between pressing the shutter button and the camera taking the picture. For me, these are minimal problems, but still worth mentioning. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend this camera to anyone in the market for digital photography!! Enjoy!!

Pretty Good, But Consider the Kodak
Pros: It's super small, looks cool, easy enough to use (although the menus and software can take a while if you want to use all the features), and takes nice pictures. The autofocus is reliable, and the optical zoom is good. The camera takes 2 megapixel photos, which come out really clear on a computer, and I am told will print out at photo quality at sizes up to 8" x 10".

The Elph has a lot of fun features. Some, like delayed photos, are key, others, like video capture, are not as serious, but still fun. If you really want to take digital videos, this will take grainy, 40-second videos. Otherwise, I might go for the Kodak, which doesn't take video, but has even better picture quality (see below).

Cons: It's a drag that Canon used a proprietary battery, instead of AAs like some other digitals (Kodak). You need to pay big $$ for spare batteries, and if you run out of power, forget about going to the corner store for some emergency batteries. You will need more memory cards (8 mb isn't nearly enough), and will probably need spare batteries and carrying case. I'm told that if you want to use specialty lenses, it's kind of a pain.

Bottom Line: Overall, the Elph S110 a great camera, but I think the Kodak DX3900 is a better buy for the money. The Kodak takes 3 megapixels instead of 2. It takes AA batteries instead of the weird Cannon battery, and I think it uses the "easyshare" dock to download photos instead of USB. The Cannon is smaller and better looking and takes short videos. Unless one of those features is critical to you, I think Kodak's got the advantage at this price level.

Great tiny camera
This is my first digital camera and I love it! It was between this one and the Fugi Finepix 2600. Although the Fugi was a little cheaper and had a little bit better zoom, I chose this one for the rebate of free products and it was smaller than the Fugi. This camera has everything! Pictures look great. The manual is not the best for figuring out how to work it but a little playing around with it did the trick. The battery seemed to run down after about 2 hours of playing with it non-stop so I intend on always having an additional batter charged up with me. Fingerprints do show on this camera but are easily wiped off. I just love the compact size of this camera. If I had to lug around a huge camera I'd never take pictures.

This is the PERFECT digital camera !
I searched for 6 months for an ideal digital camera and this is it. I own a regular APS Canon film Elph and was interested in the digital version, but I could never find one in a store that worked so I could check out how the software worked. So, I was reluctant to purchase. I found a site called dpreviews dot com and it was just what I needed. Their reviews are so detailed that I learned everything I needed and did the comparison reviews too. There is no better 2.1 Mega Pixel camera, period.

The small size is what I liked about the regular Elph. The main reason I didn't take pictures before getting a film Elph was the hassle of carrying a bulky camera. The Elph eliminates this issue completely. I can carry a camera anywhere in any pocket and be ready for every occasion. The Elph's construction is solid as a rock on both the regular and digital versions.

I can't speak highly enough about the digital Elph S110 camera. It is compact and solid. The internal software was my main concern, but once I read the detailed review of how the camera software worked, with pictures of every screen and function, at the dpreview.com site, I knew this camera was the one for me.

Act soon for 2 reasons: 1 - this model seems to be in short supply; and 2 - you can get a free second battery, carry case, and additional memory card until the end of the month as a special promotion from Canon. This eliminates the 2 main issues: wanting a case to protect the view screen on the back, and wanting an extra battery ($... value) so you have a spare.

The picture quality if phenomenal. The movie mode is very cool too. I didn't think I would use it but it's great to take a little 10 second clip and the motion reproduction is very good. The sound is very good also. As noted in some other reviews, the only flaw here is that you can't hear the audio on replays in the camera because there is no audio jack on the camera.

I was concerned about getting a 2.1 mega pixel now that you can get 3, 4, and 5 mega pixel camera's but trust me, 2.1 meg is enough. It takes 1600x1200 photos that are so crisp and clear you can print an excellent 8x10 easily. And I don't know about you, but I have never had a photo blown up larger than 8x10.

I recommend that you get a 128MB card. They are down to about $... bucks and one card will hold over 128 shots at the max size with max quality (superfine) (about 900KB per shot). If you use the next quality level, fine, each shot averages about 500KB. At that rate a 128MB card will hold over 240 shots. That's enough to last a whole vacation. Movie clips of the maximum 10 second duration at the medium 320x240 mode take up about 4MB each.

Lastly, the included software while not the best, is very good, and the synch/download from the camera is seamless. Attach the camera to the PC and up pops the transfer program. Click the button for whichever type of copy/download option you want, and presto, there they are.

Very pleased with myself...
Great first digital camera - thats what all (50 plus) reviews I read said.... and that's what I've found so far. Small enough to take anywhere, small enough to put down and loose too!!!
A 128MB Compact flash is worth the extra money, the 8MB it comes with is ridiculous. An extra battery too.... although you should be getting one free if you returned the voucher (printable from the website, not in the box where I thought it was going to be!) Any where's the cover?! I expected a cover.... but I guess I'll find a mobile phone cover that it'll fit into to reduce the likelihood of scratches. But that's not really important.... I'll keep it in the little bubble-wrap wallet it came in untill I find something.
The mini battery whined noticeably the first time I charged it, but the sound was much less after that. Battery lasted longer than expected but died whilst I was uploading pictures to my computer.... no flashing warning light though, just "off". Still, no pictures lost. Battery charger is basically a light-weight plug, which the battery slots into - brilliant idea!
Can someone post how long uploading pictures to a computer via the USB is supposed to take.... it seems to take too long for me, but I may need to change some settings (I'm running WinMe).
Quality of the pictures though is stunning - colour is rich and resolution is very sharp.... 2.1 MP is sufficient after all my worries that it wouldn't be.
Contols are a bit daunting at first, and tiny! but I'm slowly learning what everything does and exploring new features such as the macro setting - provides a simple way to inventory the wife's jewelery, using the LCD to frame the shot. The rest of the time I follow other reviewers advice and switch the display off to save the battery.
And yes, I'm going to be like all the other reviews you've read - and give this amazing piece of technology that the whole family will be fighting you for the 5 stars it deserves. I am one very pleased customer who knows he hasn't made a mistake this time.

Surprise: great for scanning photos, too
I just got this awesome little toy on Friday night, and realized that I need a copy of my invoice for the rebate. Since my scanner no longer works, I tried taking a photo of the invoice with my new Canon S110. I was astounded by how clear the image came out. I had no problem reading every little detail on the page and it made for a great copy. Then I got more ambitious and used it to photograph an old 3x5 photo from the family album. I used the "macro" setting to get good and close, turned off the flash, and put a strong desk lamp over the photo. I couldn't believe how sharp the resulting JPG file came out! So all weekend, I've been shooting and emailing old photos to my family -- great fun. It's even easier with a tripod and the built-in Canon "remote control" program, which lets you control the camera settings and shoot the picture using your PC keyboard when you hook the camera to the USB port.

perfect second camera
The S110 makes for a perfect second digital camera. I use a high end Nikon for my business work, but it's too bulky to lug around all day. I've found that the S110 is ideal for most everyday situations. It's easy to carry (same size as a pack of cigarettes), lightweight and durable. The 2.1 megapixel CCD is all you need. Believe, I know. My Nikon is a 5 megapixel camera, and at 8x10 or smaller, there is no difference in quality of the enlargements.

Caveats are the limited zoom (2x) and relatively short battery life. I turn the LCD display off and that makes a significant difference in the battery life.

The small size and simplicity easily make up for these minor flaws.

Great purchase
This camera has been wonderful for me. Its so small that you can take it anywhere with you. It really does fit in your pocket comfortablly. You will never second guess the idea of bringing a camera with you when you go out. It just doesn't get in the way. The camera takes nice pictures and the video mode is much more fun than I thought it could be. Do yourself a favor and buy a 256 MB memory card to go along with this camera and you will have a blast taking pictures.

Used 1 year now
After having used the S110 for a year I am still satisfied with its performance. It has worked flawlessly in sub-zero weather, and + 100 in car temps. I have a 16 mb card which I find will shoot approx. 35-40 pics in the med setting, and for all practical purposes if one is downloading and editing daily, that is all an amature or casual photo taker wants to handle, making larger cards impractical. It does a nice job on portraits, and will also do a good job of taking pictures of photographs you may want to copy! Main drawback with a small lense camera is on distant shots it tends to distort picture edges making a somewhat "fish-eye" appearance. If you are a casual photographer, and just like photos around the house and an everyday variety, this and the later models of the Elph type are indispensable for their durability and quality.

It is a TRAP - Error E18
The camera works fine, until you get the infamous error E18, which means the lens are are locked...

Best Gift I've received since getting an Atari 2600 for XMas
Honestly, this product is too good for words. Canon has innovated by focusing on the 'killer app', that is, they acknowledged that size DOES matter. And, their competitors still haven't figured it out. This camera is super easy to learn, has great product support on their website, takes super high quality photos, and to top it off, takes fantastic 15 second movie clips. Oh yeah... and it fits in your pocket without making friends wonder if you're overly happy to see them :) I've taken more photos in the last 10 weeks than I took in the previous 10 years. Friends love them. ....makes it super easy to share with friends.

Pros:
* Tiny -- fits in a pocket
* Takes awesome pictures
* Very very easy to use
* Chic design -- is a great 'james bond' style product
* [amt] bonus pack promo that they had was high quality stuff -- (a) a 16Meg Smart Card (b) an extra battery and (c) a cool sack/carry bag that I'll actually use!

Cons:
* None -- only nit is that the battery meter only tells you when you are out of power. It doesn't give you any sense of how much power you have at all times

I LOVE this Camera
I am simply in love with this camera. It is amazing.
The size of a cigarette box but packed with features. Increadible sharpness and excellent pictures. I have 128Mb CF-Card, so I can take more than 200 pictures with full resolution!
The night flash feature makes it possible to captures images in the dark with flash and with a longer exposure for the background. Great PIX!
The printed pictures (10x15 cm and 13x18 cm) came out just like regular photos. I already printed more than 200. It is simply NOT worth using a standard film camera anymore (for this class of cameras) the price of film+development+printing is higher than just printing the selected (and possibly retouched) digital images.

I recommend this with all my heart.

Warning: Epson Owners
First let me say that I think this is a great little camera. I've had it for just over a week and I've had a lot of fun experimenting and just getting used to it. I've read most of the other reviews posted here and I think they pretty accurately capture the S110's pros and cons.

My issue is with the Canon ImageBrowser software that ships alongside the cam: it does not support or is not supported by Epson printers. An interesting fact left out of all manuals, internal documentation and external reviews I've been able to find; interesting to me because I have two Epson printers. But after being unable to figure out how to select a printer and print a picture in ImageBrowser, I called Customer Support, only to be told this dirty little secret. Seems truly bizarre given that Epson is a major manufacturer of ink jet printers.

And, yes, sure it's not the greatest image software available, but it's more than adequate for many needs, especially since plugging the cam into the USB port auto-starts ImageBrowser. And sure there are plenty of other applications, like PhotoShop in its many forms, that will print my pix on my Epson printers, but I guess I resent having to work around a brand new piece of software just to print a picture.

Anyway, hope this spares a few Epson owners a bit of a surprise.

Great things come in small packages
Best camera I've ever owned, I love it's performance and it's small size allows me to take it everywhere in my pocket

Technology, engineering and packaging at their best!
I am an engineer, and I know a fine piece of engineering work when I see one. The S110 is definitely one of the best products I have seen in the consumer market.

The size of this camera is very small, it even beats APS cameras! When the lens is retracted, the camera is basically a box-like metalic package. This beats many other digital cameras that are trying to use odd shapes to catch attention. This rectanglar shape is great for storing in a pocket or a bag.

There is never enough memory nor battery. However, I have found the included battery quite capable for its size. Afterall, there isn't much room to put any battery! If you want to maximize battery endurance, turn off the LCD display whenever possible and use the viewfinder to find your view. The LCD itself draws very little power, but the backlight is a power hog.

As for memory, you can get a 128M compact flash card for about $... to $... The camera lets you choose three picture qualities. My advice is to choose the "normal" resolution unless you are really trying to capture details. Pictures of people and pets can easily use the normal mode. Landscape and flowers probably deserve the extra memory for details.

The user interface is easy enough. The zoom buttons also double as thumbnail/picture/detail selector in playback mode (makes sense). In camera mode, flash, macro/infinity and exposure mode have one-key access, while picture quality, shooting mode and exposure compensation require a few key presses. This arrangement makes the camera excellent for point-and-shooting, while still leaving some flexibility for more creative endeavors.

This camera really stands out from the rest exactly because its look is modest, but the attention to details is peerless (and potential peers include Nikon and Sony). Even when compared to other Powershot cameras, the compact size of this camera still makes it a better choice, in my opinion.

Amazing camera
Guys,

I bought this camera four days back and I can tell you that it's an amazing camera. We love it. I have Nikon SLR and thought would never buy an expensive digital camera. While doing reserach before buying this camera, my choices were Nikon coolpix or Canon S110.

If you are like me...SLR camera user and not sure to buy digital camera, here are some points to consider:
1. SLR camera (with various lenses, and equipment) is not easy to carry everywhere.
2. with this camera you do not have to think about all SLR
fundamentals e.g. depth of field, using the right exposure.....just give yourself a break and take picures on auto mode with this camera just for fun.
3. easy to carry everywhere
4. don't think about wasting film!
5. You'll be amazed to see it's whole new way of taking pictures by looking at LCD unlike SLR viewfinder.

Good things about Canon S110:
1. software installed in a few minutes. easy to use.
2. steel body. compact.
3. fast start up.
4. very easy to use.
5. can't stop taking pictures. (took some 100 during the week end - kid's party stuff)

If you love this camera, then you've got to learn to love adobe photoshop. can do great things.

love the pictures. Called once to Canon tech support to talk about the flash card. tech support was very helpful.

I gave four stars, because, the whole digital camera techonology seem to be in infancy and I think it may take a while to be at par with the film cameras. But I think I'll be using film camera the way I've been using...digital camera can't replace it!!! especially if you're into SLR stuff using fine lenses like f1.4 nikkor !!!

I am lookin forward to getting prints at some good photo shop.

Bottom line:
it takes good picture. I can carry it everywhere and I love it. have ordered 256MB flash card.

God bless you and Have a blessed day.

Compact and great value
This camera is definitely worth the money, even if it is a little more spendy that others of similar specification. I've being using this model for a couple of months now and have been very impressed with it's ease of use and the very high quality of images it produces. Color saturation is very good, falling off a bit in low light. The controls are simple and intuitive, although manual shutter & aperture control would be a nice addition. Best of all, this is a great vacation camera, being small enough that you can comfortably stick it in a pocket.

The fact that this was only a 2 Mpixel camera almost shied me away from buying it, but on reflection, this is perfectly adequate for 99% of the pictures you're likely to take. Really - how often do you blow up an image to 8" x 10" or more? In fact, since most of my images are destined for my web site..., I've been reducing the pixel density rather than wishing for more.

Bottom line - a great quality robust little camera and well worth the money.

TINY CAMERA -- GREAT, BIG PICS'!!!!!!!!
This is my first experience with digital photography, so maybe I am missing something here, but WOW -- this little camera takes AWESOME pictures -- and this from a person who usually manages to jiggle the camera (OTHER cameras, anyway) just enough to make the picture come out blurry. But with THIS camera, one vacation and about 500 shots later, NOT ONE picture came out blurry because of my unsteadiness!!! And the simplicity of loading the pictures onto the computer -- even a computer neophyte like myself can do it. I recommend this camera to anyone who wants an excellent print from a simple to use (and just the right size to carry in your pocket) camera!!!

pluses and minuses
It's gorgeous. It fits in just about any pocket and seems light and sturdy enough to carry around just about all the time. Downloading to computer is quick enough I feel no need for a card reader, and with 400+ shots at medium resolution (on a 128 MB card; even the supplied 8 MB gives 80+ at lower resolution) I take a lot of pictures to increase the odds of a good one. I thought the small LCD screen might be a problem but it hasn't been--I've never used the optical viewfinder. Haven't had any shortfalls with the battery. That said, a film equivalent of 100 ASA does mean you need a steady hand on overcast days or in a less-than-brightly-lit room, and the flash is so hard and flattening I haven't found a use for it yet; would be nice if the exposure compensation menu was quicker to get to, given those problems--but much can be fixed in a graphics program. More optical zoom would be nice, too, but I guess it'd make the body thicker and the whole thrill is having the thing handy. I'm not sure the autofocus is quite as precise as I'd like, and I wish it didn't have to visibly strobe to set focus in dim light (freaks people out in bars). It's taken some beautiful pictures and I'd recommend it to anybody for whom taking the picture is more important than an impeccable image. It's so small and gadgety it's easy to point at people without making them feel so put on the spot!

Great compact camera
This canon takes great photos, and it's compact size is very key to practicality. One limitation I'm not fond of is the ability to only record very short videos (approx 15 seconds). It would be great if you could record videos until the compactflash was completely filled.

response to reviewer "Denik", March 8
(1) Reviewer "Denik" gave this camera 5 stars but commented on it's inability to record videos over 15 seconds. While that is true (although, for me, it's more like 25 seconds), I found that if you just hold down the button to record again immediately as it stops recording, it continues on with your video with only the briefiest of pauses. In this manner, you actually could record videos until the CF card was full. Of course, this is not like a true video taken with a camcorder, but this camera is not supposed to be a camcorder. You can then, with the software, connect the various 25-second videos together into one continuous one. For my purposes, this produces a neat little short video show of the occasion I wanted to record.

(2) I previously reviewed this camera and only gave it 1-star (see my March 4 review) but have now upped it to 4 since receiving my replacement camera. The only reason it's not 5 stars is that I won't feel totally comfortable until it has functioned properly for a longer period of time (my first S110 only lasted about a month) but, if it does, I will add my unconditional praise of this wonderful little camera to everyone else's. I just hope I never have to go to Canon for support again!

SO NICE I GOT MINE STOLEN
so nice and small my got stolen, bought a new one the next day.................great camera...

Great Camera for Snap Shots and Vacations
I've been using my S110 for approximately 4 months now. I've been exceptionally pleased with the quality of the shots, its convenience, and its level of integration with my G4 Mac and my PC. Using Apple's OS X 10.1 and Windows XP, downloads are a snap, and built in support from Microsoft and Apple is very good. I just returned from a ski vacation where the camera spent the week in my ski jacket pocket alternately getting hot, moist, cold, and jolted by a few snow snake induced falls. It performed flawlessly and returned great pictures. Best of all, it's so small it's virtually unobtrusive. The down side is battery life, but the charger that is included is pretty handy and the battery charges quickly. If the camera died tomorrow, I'd buy another.

Excellent Canon Factory Service response
My Powershot S110 exceeded my expectaions for a digital camera. Great photos, easy to use, convenient software, and very compact. I started using it just about every day. When the camera had an internal failure after 2 months, I was very disapointed that I would not be able to use it for an upcoming family event. I called the Factory Service Center in Hanover Park, IL, told them about my plight. A friendly representative suggest I get it to them ASAP and include a message about the importance of a quick response.

A replacement camera was shipped to to me in less then 10 days, (arrived by 2nd day air). I 'd have to say the Service Center provided exceptional service and I recommend this litle camera to anyone.

Canon
Very good camera. I could not get my software to work initially and the 1-800 number was [not much help], but I was able to figure it out. Anyway, I have had no real problems (other than getting my rebates back from the company), and it serves as a good investment. The flash is very week and you cannot take good pictures indoors at great distances. That is the only real downfall. The camera is also very easy to use.

Absolutely No Regrets!
I initially have the S100 Digital ELPH, which is the previous model from the new S110. During my purchase of the S100, I've compared it with the PowerShot S10 and S20 and settled for the ELPH for its size and convenience (also after reading numerous online reviews, both Canon and other brands, like this one that I'm now writing). The size IS indeed proved very convenient, and I've taken it everywhere, and the camera itself is very easy to use. The only regret I have with the old S100 is that the image setting only comes in Large (1600 x 1200 pixels) superfine, fine, and Small (640 x 480) fine. I wished for a size setting in between or at least a superfine for size small (which the S10 and S20 has, but I still went for the ELPH, which was a satisfying decision). During this time, newer cameras are coming out with the movie clip function, which was also very alluring.

Finally, Canon came out with S110, and all the features are just PERFECT for what I've been longing for! It was a prayer answered, so I sold my S100 and got the new S110 and could not be happier. It has all three sizes, Large, Medium, and Small, each with all three superfine, fine, and normal compression settings (like how the S10 and S20 has it). It has been a while since I looked at the newer cameras that are now coming out, but I am so satisfied with my S110 that I am not planning to shop for another digital camera in any time soon. I am sure the newer PowerShot series have more updated functions, but as of now, I am going to be very happy with my ELPH. Friends have also used my S110, and they all really like it.

The Fuji FinePix came out with several models that are small and very sleek looking. When I saw a friend using one, I was very intrigued and started semi-researching and semi-shopping for it. What I found was that even though they are very attractive, the FinePixes don't have optical zoom, which is why they weigh even less then the Digital ELPH. Optical zoom comes from actual real lenses on the camera, and digital zoom is? well, "digital," which sacrifices the quality of the picture. The more digital zoom you use, the blurrier the picture gets. The Digital ELPH has 2 x Optical (and still has 2.5 x digital), while the FinePix only has digital (confession: I don't know for sure that FinePix doesn't have any models with optical zoom, but just from the ones I've seen online and what people generally have, they don't). Some people will think a 2 x optical zoom is too little (especially those who're used to film cameras with a lot of zoom), but judging for the ELPH's size, it is actually quite decent. For those who want more zoom, mini cameras are not the choice, since the more zoom you get, the more lenses you need, the more room you need on the camera, the larger the camera gets. The amount of optical zoom is also a big factor in the camera's price (hey, lenses cost).

Another thing when shopping for digital cameras is its resolution. I am concerned that people who don't quite understand that generally think the more resolution (2.1 megapixel, 3.1 megapixel, etc.) the better. The resolution is the size of the pictures you take, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, etc. If your purpose is to enlarge or print out a picture that is large (poster size?), yes, you need high resolution. But if you just want to print basic 3 x 5 or 4 x 6 sizes, even the 1.2 megapixels are enough. 2.1 mp gives you clear printouts up to something a bit larger than your regular letter size paper. And for everyday use, I set my camera to the small size (640 x 480) with superfine compression (settings can be changed in seconds while you're shooting). I prefer a manageable picture size but I still want clear details (so I am very happy with S110 that came with superfine for the smaller resolutions). For webpage users, you want your pictures to be smaller and as little memory size as possible. The point I'm trying to get across is that you should understand your purpose in getting the camera (print out large pictures vs. something easy to handle for small printouts or webpages), and don't go out and get the highest resolution you can find, thinking the bigger the number the better.

Bottom line, I am very satisfied with the new S110 for my needs and uses. It is small enough to carry everywhere, but enough power for taking very good pictures (I mean, I'm a casual user taking pictures for leisure. Professional photographers are a different story?). Of course, digital cameras have their downside of not having enough flash for night and dark places, which many users have commented. Quick movements are not taken as well as regular cameras, unless your digital has settings for...? what do you call it? Umm? films have different types of 100, 200, and 400 choices? Some digital cameras with more options have these choice settings.

Regardless of all this (well, not that many really), I am still nowhere near changing my decision in purchasing this camera. You probably can get similar digital cameras with other brands for less, since Canon does have the reputation for being slightly pricier than some others. But personally, I think my money is well spent and well worth it. Buying something that you are satisfied with (within reasonable price range, of course) is better than settling for something cheaper but will bring you regrets and complaints. I LOVE THE DIGITAL ELPH, AND the S110 IS EVEN BETTER!!!

What a gem!
Having never been exposed to the world of digital photograpy, and being somewhat technically complacent, we approached the purchase of this camera with just a litte trepidation. We wanted something that had basic functions, plus a few advanced, but did not want to have to have an engineering degree to operate it.

Enter the Cannon Digital Elph. Since purchasing it, we have used it constantly. It is not only easy to operate, but is portable, rugged, and interfaces easily with our computer.

We don't like to spend alot of time wading through technical information, and have no real need to perform fancy artistic functions with our pictures. We only want to e-mail occasionally, and archive pictures as we take them. The Digital Elph has given us the ability to do that.

Still in Love After Four Months
The S110 Elph has performed flawlessly for four months. It is my favorite digital camera despite my also having purchased the Canon S40 with its 4.0 megapixels and more powerful zoom.

The S110 always gives me great exposure and focus. It's ultra compact, and this feature, relative to its size, makes it the perfect carry along camera.

Powerful, stylish and easy to use - what else can I say?
I will just give a brief technical review based on my experience for non-techy person. Here's the Pro:
- Battery last for 90 mins (about 100 pics with LCD + short review) after 130 charge (from fully discharge).
- LCD refresh rate is excellent
- Flash good until 3m (about 9.8 ft), good for outdoor (very good for camera this size)
- Small size yet has 2x optical zoom & movie capture capability (very good quality) - its so convenient comparing to my other experience using 5 other digicam (I'm a photographer)
- Lots of features (very usefull), too long to be listed here

Contra:
- Charging battery is longer than it's good for
- Flash not promising on indoor environment

Conclusion:
- Best point-and-shoot digicam ever for novice/teenager
- Get 2nd battery ... - its worth [it]
- Use at least 128MB CF to get the most

Tiny wonder
I bought this camera in August 2001, and couldn't possibly be happier. This is truly a great camera. I'm glad I did my research.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY. After watching my old roommate's camera eat through AA's like you wouldn't believe, I decided any camera would have to have a rechargeable battery. The Elph's battery is a tiny little lightweight powerhouse. Charges in 3hours, for me will take about 100 pictures before requiring a recharge. And the battery is memory-free, so you can charge it up halfway if you like. The unit comes with a recharger, which is the size of the camera and plugs directly into a wall socket - very compact.

SIZE. This is truly incredible. It will honestly fit in your shirt pocket . This makes it very easy to have around at social events - in contrast to the clunky Nikon, which would've been my next choice if not for its shape.

MEMORY. Uses compact flash; the box says up to 128MB; I'm using a 256MB without problem. At highest resolution and quality, that comes out to about 300 or so photos on one card. Only drawback is you have to use jpg.

FEATURES. Manual controls for some settings. Takes AVI movies - only about 10 seconds or so at a time in my experience, but enough to get some quick clips. (Sound quality is average.) "Photostitch" - basically lets you take panoramic photos. You take one photo, and that photo appears in the left side of the LCD, and your new viewfinder is the right half of the screen. You can do this serially, taking a whole 360 degree panel if you want. The included software merges the pics flawlessly. I got some spectacular panoramas in the mountains. Durable - camera performed in subzero temperatures in the mountains. (Not that I'd recommend going outside the manufacturers specs, but I took my chances and was rewarded with some great pics.)

SOFTWARE. I can only vouch for the mac software, but it's fairly feature packed and easy to use. Different apps for photostitch, photo management, and video compositing. A little over-GUI'd, but good nonetheless.

CONNECTIONS. Also included are a usb and video cable. The video cable is great for displaying your photos on TV when you're on the road.

Only one gripe thus far- for whatever reason, it takes a moment to shoot after you press the button. This makes action shots harder. But overall, it's an amazing camera.

Quality camera, competitive price, feature packed
I've owned this camera since this past Christmas and I love it. For such a small product it's packed with useful features that both the amateur and more advanced user will enjoy. My main objectives in a digital camera were a small package, clear screen, video clip capability, fantastic resolution, and of course ease of use. The PowerShot S110 delivers on all of these areas. Its menu system is not the most intuitive to use, but once you get the hang of it you can flip through the option screens easily. One draw back is that the screen all but disappears in bright sunlight, but what camera doesn't? The second draw back is that you can only take video clips for about 10-15 seconds at a time. I have a 256 MB memory card (which I highly recommend if you can afford it) which would easily store a small home movie. I feel as if my hands are tied in this respect. It's really only good for snippet outtakes. Why is that Cannon?

All things considered I love this camera. It's wonderful. I've never hand any problems with it.

Casual Users, Kiss Your Point-and-Shoot Goodbye!
I've never been a particularly enthusiastic fan of point-and-shoot cameras. Besides being too big and heavy to carry around comfortably (and thus, collecting dust in a drawer somewhere), it just never seemed worth the expense. All too often, I ended up spending money on a roll of film that took forever to finish, spent some more money on developing, and then ended up hating the majority of shots. And maybe I lack an artistic soul or something, but that rare shot that I ended up loving was never worth the money I spent on all the others.

However, this camera was more than worth it.

This Elph is a tiny marvel-sleek, compact, light, and feature rich-sure to keep casual users like myself happy. I can take it anywhere with me, and take all sorts of shots in all kinds of lighting. Its intuitive interface (I used it right out of the box), dozens of options, crisp LCD screen, decent software package, direct print capability (it connects directly to Canon's CP-10 and soon-to-be-released CP-100 card photo printers) and easy USB connectivity, makes this a great toy for those who want to take, email and/or print pictures simply, easily, and without breaking the bank.

But it's not for everyone. Serious photographers, especially those who want to print 8" x 10" prints or larger, may want to consider Canon's professional G-Series or S40 or S30, all of which are larger and heavier (as well as more expensive) but have more megapixels, are capable of greater resolutions, and have options I've never heard of (or wouldn't know how to use even if I did). The camera's 2.1 megapixels and 5x zoom is enough for me, but I'm not earning an income off the shots I take either.

If you do buy this, however, I definitely second getting an extra set of batteries and a larger CF card. While I've never run out of batteries yet (they have a pretty long life and recharge quickly), nothing is more painful than missing a priceless shot because you can't turn your camera on. I've certainly come close enough to appreciate the comfort of an extra set of batteries in my bag, just in case. Likewise, nothing hurts more than the knowledge that you may have to start deleting shots to get others-which you will if you stick with the measly 8MB card included with the camera. Memory's cheap nowadays, so do yourself a favor and get some. You'll regret it if you don't.

Because to be frank, this camera is not going to be making friends with the dust bunnies. Chances are, you'll be so charmed that you'll be slipping this thing in your backpack or purse (or back pocket of your jeans) most days of the week. You'll be using it all the time, and it pays to get the accessories that will make using it for extended periods a lot easier. Otherwise, you may find yourself spending a lot more money and time going home several times a day to upload the pictures on your CF card or recharge your batteries.

And while all that additional exercise might be useful, it's a lot less fun than taking pictures with your Elph. Even I, with my lack of an artistic soul, can tell you that....

Almost Perfect
Let me first say that I LOVE this camera. Its tiny size, high image quality, and loaded functionality. A lot of Wow factor when other people hold it. My 5x7 blowups could pass for my 35mm. 8x10s begin to show digital artifacts. Let me post a few complaints to encourage Canon to perfect the product:

- Movie mode stops at either 4, 10, or 30 seconds depending on the resolution. Other cameras can film continously until you run out of memory.
- There is an annoying delay between the time you press the shutter and the time the picture is taken. It's so long that I can't even capture a bride walking down the aisle without her moving out of the frame. Fortunately, the vast majority of my pictures involve stationary subjects.

Can't be beat!
When the Canon Elph APS camera came out, I thought it was amazing. Compact, lots of features, great quality pictures. But now that I have the S110, I find I'm using it as my primary camera. Compact, lots of features, very user friendly, great quality pictures--AND the convenience of being able to pick and choose the digital pictures I want! My poor AP