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Canon PowerShot S400

Canon PowerShot S400

User Rating: Canon PowerShot S400 (53 reviews)
Price Range: $449 to $449
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Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon will fix E50 error for free

, Sep. 25, 2006
Comments:
For those of you that are getting the E50 error, Canon will fix this for free even if it's out of warranty. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=PgComSmModDisplayAct&fcategoryid=223&modelid=8777&keycode=2112&id=27465

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Pros: Compact
Cons: Usually runs out of battery before digital film
Has Owned Product: 4 years
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Portable - great camera

, Sep. 23, 2004
Comments:
I've taking it on vacation and boating. It is a great little camera. I've done small movies, close up pictures and everytime it works great. I would recommend this camera to my friends and family.

QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent picutres, easy to use
Cons: none
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 1 star(s) e18

, Sep. 14, 2004
Comments:
Unless you dont mind buying another $500 camera in another year, or maybe less, I would not buy this camera. Do a google search on E18 if you dont believe. I kept my camera in a protected pouch, never was dropped, excellently cared for; and boom broke on

QuickTake:

Pros: Small, nice quality pics
Cons: breaks on a wim, the dreaded e18 error
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) You will like it.l

, Jun. 13, 2004
Comments:
I have taken about 300 photographs in the 3 months I have had this camera. I was disatisfied with 3 pictures which for some reason displayed a light circle in the photos. It was not a result of flare but I have not determiined the cause. Two of the shots

QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent photos,Sturdy body, Good looks. A class act.
Cons: Somewhat confusing menus
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) $380 at Target was still a bit mcuh.

, May. 2, 2004
Comments:
Great little camera that can fit in a pocket. I had the PowerShot S50 but there were mechanical errors. Was hesitant to buy this but was sold on it's size and picture quality. My wife can use it which is a testimony in itself as she is not intuitive wh

QuickTake:

Pros: Small with exceptional picture quality
Cons: Price
Has Owned Product: 2 days
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 1 star(s) Don't Buy It

, May. 2, 2004
Comments:
The camera was used very infrequently for the first 6 months of ownership. After I began using it regularly the lens mechanism broke. I have since found out that it is a defect that Canon refuses to acknowledge. The camera is now garbage. What a big waste

QuickTake:

Pros: It worked well when it worked
Cons: Defective
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) great pictures in a small package

, Apr. 6, 2004
Comments:
This is a great little camera that produces very sharp pictures...8 X 10 prints are very sharp...if it had a little more optical zoom in the same small package, it would a world beater

QuickTake:

Pros: small, handy, really good quality pictures
Cons: 3X zoom a bit limiting
Has Owned Product: 8 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) workmanship

, Mar. 23, 2004
Comments:
I wish this camera had more optical zoom and I could take pictures faster. But I like the fact that I can take 3 minutes of video recording with sound. No need of having a video camcorder.

QuickTake:

Pros: Eazy to use and good immage.
Cons: It is not fast taking picture and has low opticam zoom.
Has Owned Product: 7 days
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Good value

, Mar. 8, 2004
Comments:
Examined several "pocket" digital cameras before purchasing the Digital S400. Reviews of the camera were positive and I've always been impressed with the film versions of the same camera. Purchased the unit and haven't regretted it. Pictures are sharp

QuickTake:

Pros: Compact, light, easy to use, good results
Cons: Somewhat confusing menu structure.
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 3 star(s) LCD too fragile

, Mar. 5, 2004
Comments:
I absolutely loved this camera until my LCD went. I was told it wasn't covered by warranty due to the LCD appeared to be cracked. Since I baby this camera because I love it so much I'm quite upset that the LCD was damaged by no fault of my own. Without

QuickTake:

Pros: Wonderful photos and ease of use.
Cons: LCD is way too fragile
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) THIS IS THE BEST PRODUCK I HAVE EVER SEEN. THANK YOU.SO VERY

, Feb. 27, 2004
Comments:
HI PEOPLE OUT THERE THIS IS THE BEST PRODUCT I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE . IT IS SO PORTABLE. THANK YOU.

QuickTake:

Pros: THIS IS A GOOD PRODUCT. I LKE IT SO MUCH.IT IS VERY PORTABLE
Cons: THIS PRODUCT IS THE BEST IN TOWN .I LIKE IT SO MUCH. IT IS S
Has Owned Product: 2 years
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Best Camera in its class !!

, Feb. 5, 2004
Comments:
If you want the best, compact, all-around camera, this is the one. It's hard to beat a 4MP camera with high quality output, that will fit in your pocket. Larger, higher MP cameras are too cumbersome to carry around, especially on trips. Using Canon i

QuickTake:

Pros: Incredible picture quality, compactness, Canon quality
Cons: No battery level indicator
Has Owned Product: 7 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) The Canon S400 is the bomb!

, Jan. 28, 2004
Comments:
I bought this camera in Australia when it first came out and it still awes people. The compact design allows you to carry it in your front pocket of jeans w/o notice. It is always there within reach- perfect. The price has dropped significantly since i

QuickTake:

Pros: Supurb photos and compact design
Cons: somewhat thick compared to other top of the line compacts
Has Owned Product: 10 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) What more could you ask for.

, Jan. 21, 2004
Comments:
This Is my First Digital camera and Im thinking may be my last.Does everything I want in a camera,the battery life is good, Although I bought a backup Battery, very convenent when the battery meter comes on.I love how automatic it is,If I wanted manual fe

QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent picture quailty,size,construction
Cons: none so far
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) S400 Perfect size and great pictures

, Jan. 19, 2004
Comments:
I recently bought the Canon S400 and so far I'm very pleased with it. It's very small, relatively easy to use. I've downloaded some pictures and the quality in both low and bright light seems excellent. I haven't actually printed anything yet, but I'm

QuickTake:

Pros: Size, ease of use and picture quality are great.
Cons: No battery meter, would have liked a longer zoom
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) The power of an SLR that fits in ur shirt pocket!

, Jan. 18, 2004
Comments:
The S400 is one sweet camera! This camera has some really nice features. I really love the compact design and the metal case. The manual mode rocks!! Auto mode works out really well too! The photo stich mode is a sweet feature if you have a tripod!

QuickTake:

Pros: Razor Sharp Pictures, Super Small, Awesome Manual Mode!
Cons: Needs to come down to $200
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) i love my camera, get your own too

, Jan. 5, 2004
Comments:
this is the most classy among all the digital cameras that i've seen when it comes to design,very sleek and compact and indeed user-friendly.

QuickTake:

Pros: compact,stylish and very simple to use
Cons: none
Has Owned Product: 7 days
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Great buy for the beginner to intermediate photographer

, Jan. 3, 2004
Comments:
The s400 is undoubtedly a stylish, feature-packed camera with little disadvantage to speak of. It takes sparkling, high resolution photographs--and, with a 256MB CompactFlash(tm) memory card which are becoming less expensive, you can take hundreds of high

QuickTake:

Pros: The s400 offers crisp quality, and it's feature packed
Cons: low battery power (not unusually), no ideal for motion pics
Has Owned Product: 7 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 2 star(s) Not a point and shoot camera!

, Dec. 20, 2003
Comments:
I had this camera and returned it! Everyone raves about it and the reviews are great, but it would take minuts and hours to adjust settings to achieve good picture quality with this camera! Inside photos never turned out and the camera heated up if it was

QuickTake:

Pros: It is small and compact
Cons: The photo quality was poor in 9 out of 10 pictures
Has Owned Product: 2 weeks
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Canon s400 Best camera for price

, Dec. 8, 2003
Comments:
This camera is probably the best personal camera on the market @ 4mega pixels it's all you will ever need, it has more features than the average shmuck can use. It's the perfect size,easy to carry. It truely is a point and shoot camera(if you want it to

QuickTake:

Pros: Easy to use, nice size, great picture quality, 9.9 out of 10
Cons: focus indoors could be faster/better
Has Owned Product: 6 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 2 star(s) Sorry lens gearing design doesn't last beyond few months use

, Nov. 25, 2003
Comments:
This camera took awesome photos. It started making a clicking sound on power down. Never been dropped. The lens stared giving trouble retracting back into the body and the camera gives an E18 error message. It makes a horrible grinding noise. The Canon we

QuickTake:

Pros: Great quality photos
Cons: Lens doesn't retract. Google E18 error message for more.
Has Owned Product: 6 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Would buy it again

, Oct. 29, 2003
Comments:
Bought this camera as a present for my wife. The camera is so easy to operate, even my wife can handle it. Wish my wife would be that easy to handle.

QuickTake:

Pros: Small, compact design, loaded with options, good pictures
Cons: battery life could be longer
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) SIMPLY AWESOME PRODUCT!

, Sep. 2, 2003
Comments:
User friendly and excellent performance. It was worth evey dollar I spent.

QuickTake:

Pros: CLEAR SHARP PICTURES, EASY TO USE, AMAZING PRODUCT
Cons: PRICE, Battery Life Could Be Better
Has Owned Product: 2 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Won't find a better digital camera in this size.

, Aug. 8, 2003
Comments:
I work in photography and graphic design, and utilize this camera for many professional shots (when circumstances demand a portable camera), and for ALL my personal needs on a consistent basis. My wife LOVES this thing. For enthusiasts, I would highly r

QuickTake:

Pros: The Mighty Mouse of digital cameras!
Cons: Still image capture speed could be faster.
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Great camera if u can afford it

, Aug. 7, 2003
Comments:
I am an ameture photographer who got tired of lugging around a large SLR for point & shoot photography. I did some research on the net and bought the S400. The other cameras I considered were the s230, optio-s, nikon 4300 and casio EXLIM EX-Z3. I essentia

QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent Picture Quality, user friendly, Very sturdy
Cons: expensive, battery life, manual mode
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Great camera if u can afford it

, Aug. 7, 2003
Comments:
I am an ameture photographer who got tired of lugging around a large SLR for point & shoot photography. I did some research on the net and bought the S400. The other cameras I considered were the s230, optio-s, nikon 4300 and casio EXLIM EX-Z3. I essentia

QuickTake:

Pros: Excellent Picture Quality, user friendly, Very sturdy
Cons: expensive, battery life, manual mode
Has Owned Product: 1 month
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) excellent

, Jul. 30, 2003
Comments:
i havent actually got the camera ut am deciding between a canon powershot s400 or the sony cybershot dsc p10. i am really strugling in what camera i should buy and would really appreciate your views on the cameras and which one is better. could you please

QuickTake:

Pros: very good
Cons: none
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) So Far So Good

, Jul. 22, 2003
Comments:
Nice looking camera with up to date specs. Easy to use function,(Unless you are a PROFESSIONAL then you may require more) good for Newbies and Amature.

QuickTake:

Pros: Looks Good,Works well
Cons: Don't Come with Cover
Has Owned Product: 7 days
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) So Far So Good

, Jul. 22, 2003
Comments:
Nice looking camera with up to date specs. Easy to use function,(Unless you are a PROFESSIONAL then you may require more) good for Newbies and Amature.

QuickTake:

Pros: Looks Good,Works well
Cons: Don't Come with Cover
Has Owned Product: 7 days
Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) So Far So Good

, Jul. 22, 2003
Comments:
Nice looking camera with up to date specs. Easy to use function,(Unless you are a PROFESSIONAL then you may require more) good for Newbies and Amature.

QuickTake:

Pros: Looks Good,Works well
Cons: Don't Come with Cover
Has Owned Product: 7 days
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