Canon ELPH LT Camera APS
Canon ELPH LT Camera APS
USER REVIEWS
[Nov 02, 2000]
Steven Bedoya
Intermediate
Strength:
Go anywhere with it...about the size of a wallet.
Weakness:
Red eye doesn't always work. I managed to snag a display model without a box or a strap for only $17.99, so I made a minimum investment without expecting much in return. Boy was I wrong. This camera takes some serious pictures, you just have to know how to use it. You must get used to pressing the shutter down halfway to set the focal point. It's challenging to do that if you're having someone else take a picture of you since they're unfamiliar with it. Make sure you send them to a Kodak Processsing Center (Target has these) and not some drug store. Red-eye reduction could be better, but other than that a great camera, and an ever greater buy for me! Customer Service Never had a need for cust. svc. Similar Products Used: This is a truly unique camera! |
[Jan 18, 2001]
Eric Holt
Intermediate
Strength:
Extremely small size. Great picture quality! Even looks extremely attractive.
Weakness:
Moderately slow lense isnt the sharpest available, but still great bang for the buck! Bought this camera last February on a trip to Wal-Mart to buy a disposable camera. Saw it so extremely cheap and decided on the whim to buy it. I could have not made a better purchase! I've taken almost 30 rolls of film over the past year with this camera, and I continue to be extremely happy with picture quality. I carry it everywhere I go so I will never miss a picture. With Fuji Nexia 200, I've gotten 8x10s made from this camera that look surprisingly great! A great purchase; I'd definately buy it again if I knew then what I know now!!! Customer Service Never needed. Dropped the camera once from about 3ft, still works perfectly, 4 months later. Similar Products Used: This is my first real P&S camera. Had always used one-time use cameras before. |
[May 06, 2001]
Martin
Casual
Strength:
Small, compact, easy to use
Weakness:
It broke after 3½ rolls I bought this camera because it was small and idiot-proof. The short amount of time I had it, I liked it and was pleased with the results. BUT, after 3 rolls the lens cover jammed and wouldn't open, the flash control ceased working and I can't get the 4th roll of film out of the camera without breaking the cover. So all the convenience amounts to nothing when the camera dies after the first month. Similar Products Used: None |
[Nov 30, 1999]
Michael M
Model Reviewed:
ELPH LT Camera
Strength:
The size certainly cannot be beat. It is a great camera for those situations where space is at a premium. Takes excellent, clear outdoor shots. Like the index print.
Weakness:
Takes absolutely horrendous photos in low-light situations. The button/shutter delay takes much getting used to. The flash is both easily damaged and underpowered. Not a substitute for a good 35 mm. I have taken some of the most memorable photos of my life with this camera, but the clarity of some photos leaves very much to be desired. My friend's Canon took photos that put these to shame. A practical camera if you are travelling light, but, for all the great photos of landscapes and outdoors that I have taken, there are at least three of my son and family that have been abysmal. I am torn because of the limited success with this camera. If I had it to do over, I would never have bought it (despite the great shots I would never have had). The Elph series is very over-priced. The processing can get expensive and you can not do "one-hour" developing with APS. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: No APS, but lots of experience with cameras of all kinds |
[Nov 18, 1999]
Thomas L
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
ELPH LT Camera
Strength:
Size, convenience.
Weakness:
May be too small for those with meaty hands! Great built quality, excellent convenience and picture quality. Great for those who wish to travel lite. Similar Products Used: Other ELPHs. |
[Sep 17, 1999]
Jason
Casual
Model Reviewed:
ELPH LT Camera
Strength:
Size, ergonomics
Weakness:
Bad red eye, Interior shot do not come out. Great for advantages of APS. Exterior shots are very good. Most interior do not come out, irregardless of how bright the room is. Bad red eye. Customer Service Not very familiar with use of camera Similar Products Used: None |
[Aug 22, 1999]
vin b
Casual
Model Reviewed:
ELPH LT Camera
Strength:
compact, convenient to carry around, convenience of aps
Weakness:
lack of fine details in pictures (ata least with 400 speed film) nice product, but lacks the last levels of detail. maybe a slower film would help Similar Products Used: None |
[Aug 04, 1999]
Cathy C
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
ELPH LT Camera
Strength:
I love the size and the ease of operations. I have gotten wonderful pictures and love the format. Pictures have been of great quality.
Weakness:
none Love it!!!! Customer Service no experience with it. The camera has performed wonderfully for just about a year. Similar Products Used: only APS |
[Jul 28, 1999]
Carla Bowling
Casual
Model Reviewed:
ELPH LT Camera
Strength:
This is a great, small camera. You can wear it on your belt or carry it in your pocket. Everything is automatic.
Weakness:
Camera stopped working after 2 months. I called Canon about the problem, they told me it needed to be looked at. I took it to Best Buys and they just gave me a new one. Great camera for the casual photographer who doesn't want to bother with focusing, flash, film loading, etc. Takes very good pictures, but not quite as clear as our old Canon AE1. Love the index print and the negative cartridge. The three pictures sizes are great, but I need bigger photo albums to hold all the panoramic size pictures I take now :-) Customer Service Canon phone support was fast and friendly. They had me try some things to fix it over the phone, but they didn't work. Similar Products Used: None |
[Jul 21, 1999]
Greg L
Casual
Model Reviewed:
ELPH LT Camera
Strength:
Excellent design, compact, nice quality pictures.
Weakness:
No Bottom line for the price and versatility, this is a great camera. Brought it to Paris and also the east coast. Love the APS style of reprints. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Kodak APS |