| 5MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom | Canon Powershot S60 | ||
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by Canon  Powered by rechargeable battery pack NB-2LH (included with charger) Store images on Compact Flash (CF) cards (32 MB CF card included) Slim design with sliding lens cover; 9-point AiAF autofocus system; UA wide-angle 3.6x zoom lens 5-megapixel sensor captures enough detail to create photo-quality 13-by-17-inch enlargements |
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| Amazon.com Product Description Canon updates its popular S-series PowerShot digital camera line with the 5-megapixel S60. It features a number of enhancements over the previous S50 model, including larger optical zoom (3.6x versus 3x), a closer macro zoom distance, larger video resolution, support for conversion lenses, and a higher capacity battery. Optics and Resolution The PowerShot S60 has a 5-megapixel sensor with a maximum resolution of 2,592 x 1,944 pixels, enough detail for 4-by-6-inch to 20-by-30-inch (poster size) photos. Other resolution modes include 2048 x 1536 (3MP, 1600 x 1200 (2MP), 1024 x 768, and 640 x 480. It features a 3.6x optical zoom and 4.1x digital zoom for a total 14.8x zoom. The lens features Canon's new UA (Ultra-high refractive index, Aspherical) lens, allowing for the design of a more compact lens--making the S60 almost 8% thinner than the S50. The 28-100mm focal length range expands to 200mm with the addition of an optional 2x tele-converter. Canon's powerful DIGIC image processor provides a huge capacity for complex assessment of the scene to be captured. The PowerShot S50 uses information from the zoom position, scene brightness, and other systems to determine what sort of subject is being photographed in order to optimize AF speed, exposure accuracy, and white balance performance. Movie Mode More Features The PowerShot S60 features 13 shooting modes, including subject-based modes and semi-auto modes such as aperture priority. Photo Effects are an easy way to add creative dimension to your photography, with settings including Vivid, Neutral, Low Sharpening, Sepia, Black & White and Custom. A fast sequence mode allows a maximum frame rate of 2 frames per second, maintained for up to eight images. A new Macro Function lets you shoot as close as 2 inches with incredible detail: the shortest focal length of any Canon compact digital camera not equipped with Super Macro. The nine-point AiAF lets you focus your subject no matter where it appears in the viewfinder. For more freedom, FlexiZone AF/AE let you select which part of the frame you wish to focus on without moving your camera. Other features include:
The S60 uses CompactFlash cards to store images, and it's compatible with Type I or Type II cards, including Microdrives. It also supports the FAT32 format for cards larger than 2 GB. The included 32 MB card holds approximately 21 images at the Large/Fine setting. It connects to Macs and Windows-based PCs via a USB 1.1 connection. Direct Printing/Sharing Power and Size What's in the Box New Wide Angle Lens New Slim Design In order to increase the amount of photographs users can capture, Canon developed a new high-capacity lithium-ion battery, the NB-2LH model, which offers approximately 26% higher capacity than the previous lithium-ion battery. Enhanced Features In addition, the PowerShot S60 digital camera also features:
With summer approaching, Canon's new PowerShot S60 digital camera features an optional underwater housing, WP-DC40 (sold separately). Designed for capturing fabulous underwater photos while snorkeling, in the pool, or just protect the camera while boating or on the beach. For the underwater enthusiast, Canon will offer a new waterproof case weight set (WW-DC1) that is compatible with all of its underwater housings. Available in packs of four, these weights allow the camera to "stay put" for steady underwater photography. To capture the best underwater shots this summer, the PowerShot S60 digital camera includes a new "underwater" preset for the white balance. This feature automatically sets the camera to the correct white balance for underwater shooting so users do not have to worry about the difficulty of operating manually. Quick and Easy Photo Printing The PowerShot S60 digital camera also offers a Direct Transfer feature, which allows users to instantly transfer images—one at a time or all at once—from the camera to a Windows computer using a USB connection. The DIGIC Difference What's in the Box I like it!
I just bought the Powershot S60 at a store in Santa Monica, CA, and so far I am very impressed. I am not an expert photographer and my previous experience with digital cameras were with a lass that 1 megapixel diskette sony mavica and a week using the Sony DSC-P92 - 5 megapixels (wich I also liked). This camera has a great advantage: It's wide angle zoom goes to the 28mm(35mm equivalent). This is great for shooting people, specially making them fit into the frame in small rooms and for landscapes. It has lots of bells and whisels that I am still learning to use and yet, it simple to use as a point and shoot. My more expensive choice would be a Olympus C8080, but that was beyond budget. Because it has a small format you will not get to add filters except if you install that cumbersome adapter (you can filter afterwards with Photoshop). It doesn't have an external flash socket so you will use the built in only. The other great issue of this camera is that it's portable. More sophisticated (pro) cameras like the C8080 are not so easy to carry, specially if traveling with kids. To decide for this camera it helped a lot to research on www.dpreview.com, although they didn't do a final review on this one yet. On the accessories I passed on the carrying case (read reviews on amazon) and looking forward to get the remote control. S 60. hmmm.
Hey yo, I liked the S50 model a lot and the pictures were good except ...in some pictures the object appears to be bigger than it actually is. Fat people would appear fatter(maybe due to my settings). The other major disadvantage with S50 was its bulkyness and the sliding mechanism that makes it feel like that is going to break soon. S60 is slimmer. Fat people appear fat, not fatter then they are. Put the camera in ur shirt pocket and go on where ever u wanna go. Its not a burgen to carry it but its not as sleek as the s400/500. You get a few additional features as a compromise for the sleekness of an S500. The pictures are sharp and the details are good. Canon is a safe bet. The quality should be good if history is an indicator. But the new lens on this camera is not as widely used and tested and there might be a few errors and surprises. The price seems reasonable for a 5 mp. Its surely going down. Buy it after a few months ..during thanksgiving or xmas for a bargain. If u cant wait, go for it. You might have a few complaints but wont be disappointed for sure. smallest camera that takes old CF cards and microdrives
If you're a digital SLR user with some old IBM Microdrives and high-capacity thick CF cards this is a good point-and-shoot camera. Most of the smaller P&S cameras today take the newer smaller xD cards so you end up having to manage an inventory of different kinds of storage devices. The S60 can share memory cards with full-size digital SLRs. How does the camera work? Like any other point-and-shoot at around the same price, more or less. It is more responsive than older cameras but still takes a second or two to turn on or wake up, long enough to lose the moment. The menus and controls will be intuitive for anyone who has used Canon digital cameras before. The 28mm equivalent perspective lens is a nice feature. You'll get better pictures with a Digital Rebel or Nikon D70 if only because those cameras have better viewfinders and controls large enough to operate by feel. But you can't fit one of those digital SLRs in your pocket... Great camera, great pictures!
The canon s60 feature & performance wise, falls somewhere between a point-and-shoot and a pro-sumer level 5MP digital camera. I had originally planned on getting a G5, but the G5's unwielding size and weight (although a great performer) made me consider the newly released s60. I was looking for a portable pro-sumer, 5MP digital camera, that was no bigger than our Canon SureShot 35mm film camera. The s60 (and the ultra compact s400) both have the same CCD imager as the G5, but I chose the s60's 28mm wide angle lens, extra feature set, and longer battery life over the p500's. From my experience, taking pictures indoors with a flash seems to be the biggest hurdle for any digital camera to overcome, and the s60, while not perfect, is one of the best indoor cameras of its size I have tried. Indoors, in a moderately lit room, the s60 in AUTO mode takes true color, well exposed images within 10 feet of the subject(s). I have found that using "P" mode with the flash exposure compensation set up to + 1/3 or +2/3 works best if you are in a poorly lit room and you also wish to see the background. While it is true that there is some barrel distortion at full wide 28mm mode, it is not enough of a problem detract from it's overall rating. All compact and ultra compact cameras I have tried have had some barrel distortion at wide field and chromatic aberation on bright objects. As far as one person's comment about the images being blurry because of inferior lens quality, I would have to disagree. The images I have taken are very smooth and have vibrant, true colors. The s60 does apply a sort or internal anti-aliasing to smooth out the images. Most of the professional portraiture cameras (like the Kodak pro cameras) do this either in software or by hardware, as most people do not wish to see every facial pore on their subject. You can chose to "sharpen" internally on the s60, or just use one pass of Sharpen in Photoshop to sharpen the images even more to suit your taste. I also had the opportuntity to compare the G5 and s60 side-by-side, by taking photos of the same subjects both indoors and out. I could not see any noticeable difference between the two, image quality-wise. I have taken over 200 images within the last 5 days with my s60 and have been very pleased with both its image quality and ease of use. A good overall value
I originally had an S50 until it was stolen, so after much new research I replaced it with the S60. The focusing is much improved over my original S50. Although friends who also had the same camera never seemed to have focusing problems. The navigation buttons on the back of the camera have been improved. It is definately lighter than the S50, which is a bonus for those carrying the camera hiking or climbing. And, its start up time is good if you need to capture a picture really quick. So far it has handled all sorts of lighting conditions very well, and the color definition has been excellent with very little (if any) purple tinting. This is a very feature rich camera, if you like gadgets. However, it is also easy to use when set to fully automatic. The photo software it comes with is much improved, and is an acceptable choice if you don't have the money to buy something like Photoshop. I like the rugged, solid feel of the camera overall. What I don't like about it is the slidable lens cover. I keep bumping it when it is open because of the way I like to hold the camera. The cover extends almost to the right hand side of the camera. If you bump it during picture taking, it shuts down the camera and you don't get your picture. This has happened to me maybe a half a dozen times. I have to consciously force myself to hold the camera as to not disturb the cover when it is open. Maybe in the future canon can move it back from the edge a bit, or reduce the sensitivity of the mechanism that shuts the camera down. Last, this camera isn't design for use in the shirt pocket. If you are looking for a pocket camera this one is a bit big. Another Canon home run!
What we have here is quite simply a compact G5. Forget the swivel LCD screen - for me not at all useful, the only thing missing of any consequence from the G5 in my opinion is the flash shoe, otherwise you basically have a G5 in a much smaller more functional package. The pictures are quite simply fantastic! Only minimal purple fringing and only noticeable to the most discerning (read nit-picking). The camera still suffers from the digital point and shoot shutter lag which for the most part plagues all point and shoots. It is certainly no worse than the G5. One clear advantage over the previous S50 is its smaller size. The camera still has the sliding lens cover which some object to but I find no problem whatsoever. The only dilemma facing the prospective buyer is whether to purchase this camera or the significantly smaller S500. The S60 being a more capable complete camera than the S60. My advice: If this is your only digital camera, buy the S60. If you have a digital SLR then buy the S500 for true portability. The good news is that whatever decision you make you should be very pleased because both are great cameras. If you haven't taken the digital plunge, then take it from one who resisted much too long. Go out and buy a digital camera TODAY!! It will reawaken you interest in photography. IMO, digital photography is the current killer app for PC's right behind the internet. Good luck. Love the Camera
A complete review of the camera is found at another camera review site which it seems Mr. Burke has visited to get some of his comments. All I can say is have the camera and love it so far. Also have a G5 at work, S200 for portability. The S60 is my camera that melds portability and flexibility together. And most importantly for those who are familiar and long time Canon users. No E18 errors at all Awesome!
This is my first digital camera. I delayed purchasing one until performance for value seemed to be just right. This camera does an outstanding job for a very fair price. Simple to use but still lots of added features if you wish. Beautiful photos are easy to take. And the small size makes it easy to carry along wherever you go. Only criticism is the shudder door easily opens whenever I try to slide the camera into the custom-fit carry case. Good but can be better
I have had it for 6 months now. I bought it to replace my A70, which took a beating during my 3 months vacation. Pro: Wide angle rules. Fast startup and shut down. Good quality in/our-door. AF assist light helps during poor light condition. Good battery. Panoramic/photo stitching is cool. Good software bundle. Good quality and reliable (from my prior experience). Con: No image stablization. Which would be very helpful at night shoots w/o tripod, max zoom, or any other conditions. Can not force flash at the "AUTO" mode. That's about it. The Best I Have Owned
I do not understand how anyone can criticize the quality of the photos from the Canon S60. I just returned from Hawaii, where I shot over 250 photos, ranging from the beautiful scenery to the Hawaiian people to the hotels in which I was staying. Out of the over 250 shots I took, I may have blown 3 and those were my fault (mostly poor composition). Every shot was superbly sharp, perfectly exposed, even if flash was used, and perfectly in focus. The only criticism that I would make and that is the reason that I am considering a digital SLR, is that it is very difficult to frame each photo perfectly using the eye level viewfinder. On the other hand, if I use the LCD, it is much more difficult to hold the camera steady, particularly in marginal light situations. Of course, this is not the fault of the specific camera, but occurs with all non SLR point and shoots. I have used and owned many digitals and, in my opinion, the Canon S60 is the best! Nice camera...
I bought this one to replace a Powershot S40 that was stolen after a break-in. It works well and is a good compromise between point-and-shoot and a pro-style camera. It looks nice and takes good pictures. flash
This is a great little camera. I have found it easy to use, but the flash is to strong for the camera. If you stand off at a distance and zoom-in the flash works better that way. If you stand to close it over exposes the picture leaving bright light spots. I think it is a good buy for the money though. I've taken some nice pictures with it. Camera works great!
I always believe that canon makes the best digital camera. No issues at all. Works as expected. Amazon delivery arrives in 3 days for the 3 - 5 days shipment. I am very happy with Amazon's service. Canon Powershot S60 5MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Optical Zoom
This camara is very easy to use. I didn't have to read the manual. It's a little too heavy for my purse but it take great photos. I love the wide angle lense which makes my job easier. I no longer have to piece photos together in photoshop. It will do it automatically, when you take the photos. Great camara. Very professional quality and excellent resolution. The battery last longer than other camaras. Everyone is always asking me to recommend a great camara-this is the one for me. Excellent camera. Image quality could improve a little
Pros: 1. Almost all manual controls available. Takes some time to learn how to use many of them. But once you know, it is wonderful 2. RAW image availability. So that you can make changes to the photos later while you are learning 3. Good battery life. Good response time. Good flash Cons 1. Image quality could be slightly better. But that might have been my fault too. I saw better images from the Sony T series and even a Fuji camera which my friend had. Great camera
It is quite a bit bigger than the s400 I used earlier. But the wide angle lens, extra zoom and manual controls make it worth the extra size. Slight barrel distortion is visible in some photographs. The flash is quite powerful. Quick, reliable delivery and competetive price from amazon.com. complete beginner
For a complete beginner this camera seems to do all I need easily and not too complicated. It is automatic but as I learn I can use its more advanced features. Great point-and-shoot for advanced amateurs
I bought the Canon S60 as a backup to my Nikon D70 Digital SLR. Specifically, I needed a point-and-shoot on a European trip on which I wouldn't be able to lug my lenses and SLR bag around. The S60 proved a more than worthy backup. The full set of manual controls (including features that many other manual point-and shoots don't have like 2nd curtain flash and auto exposure bracketing) along with the wonderful image quality made this a great buy. There are a few design and function annoyances (the silly sliding lens door, proprietary rechargable battery rather than AA batteries, and difficulty in achieving intended effects with large apertures in aperture priority mode) but overall this is a great little camera that produces great images. I also was interested in the Canon A610, but it was not released in time for my trip. Canon Powershot
I find it very easy to use. The Zoom is super. It is really a power!!! I DIDN'T RECIVED ALL THE ITEMS
I have recived todya my camera S60 CANON POWER, I havent use it already but, when I made my buying order, it says "Free memory with purchase" but I havent receive it. I buyed the camera on octubre 5, where AMAZON says in "recommendated for you" that the camera s6o came with a Memory card of 256 Mb, but I havent received. I have chech my order (103-3082162-22003868 today and is still says "free memory wuith purchaase". Its horrible to feel you have been stolen. Canon S60
Great Camera! Also own S70, like it so much we bought the S50 as a second camera. Best built in wide angle zoom currently available, nice selection of control Manual thru Program, good battery life. One Critical Note
I previously owned a Canon S-30, a 3-megapixel, which performed adequately for four years. Therefore, I was pretty much sold on the S-60 after reading Consumer's Reports and the ratings of this and other similar quality cameras on Amazon. After only a relatively short ownership period, I have found that the camera works as advertised. Some advantages over the previous design include the higher meapixel resolution, a larger LCD screen, greatly improved menu controls, and a noticeable speed difference as to when the camera is ready for the next shot. Although I bought a 512 MB compact flash card with the camera, I was also able continue using a CF card from the old camera, its battery, and charger. A distinct advantage as these items run $30+/- each. One critical note, however, was that I was never able to connect the camera directly to my computer to download the images (A Dell Dimension 8250 running XP SP2). Each time I connected the USB wire, my computer would not recognize the "device." After several emails to the Canon support staff, we tried everything from re-installing the software supplied with the camera to using troubleshooting from "InstallShield." No success! My solution to the problem, since I was determined to keep the camera, was to purchase a USB 2.0 Hi-speed Reader (SanDisk SDDR-88-A15 8-in-1 no longer available on Amazon). It installed without problem, and I am able to download images by removing the CF card from the camera. A minor inconvenience. Love this camera!
I got this for Christmas last year... and it's so easy to use and the resloution is amazing! Strongly recommend to anyone with kids... captures their every great expression and even every blade of thier hair in fantastic detail! An Amazing Camera
Even though I'm not a professional photographer, working in the film industry has made photography a very serious hobby of mine. I originally bought the Canon S50, which I was very happy with. However a defective part led me to send my camera back to Canon, who replaced it with the S60 over a year ago. This is a wonderful camera for people who are serious about photography but not yet ready to purchase a digital SLR. It takes great images with a very respectable mega pixel rate. What I love about this camera is you have the option of manually controlling every aspect of your shot when it really counts (shutter speed, focus, F-stop, etc.), or if your at a party, set it to auto and it becomes a point-and-shoot, easy enough for even your most inebriated friend to take snapshots. The best of both worlds! A good, near professional quality, camera at a good price. SMALL RESERVATIONS
This was my first digital camera and was selected primarily for it's wide angle lens which I find more usefull. The lens quality could be better, but seems to be available only in a more expensive SLR. No manual included with the ARCSOFT PHOTO STUDIO software. You can download this free from the web site (http://www.arcsoft.com/support/downloads). | ||