Pros: Compact body, High quality APS photo's, many advanced settings to meet every photo situation Cons: It's easy to place your finger over the lens when taking a picture.
My first impression was....It's so little!
Little it may be, but don't underestimate it's technology or quality.
I just developed my first 2 rolls of film from this camera and the prints came out every bit as good as I expected them to....
Pros: Tiny... Lightweight... Easy to use Cons: Tiny controls
I took this camera on a London vacation and I have a great collection of photos to prove it!
The Elph 2 is truly a pocket camera... tiny and light-weight... which is why it is such a great vacation camera. The Advanced Photo System allows you...
I've been toying with writing this review for a while now, but was a little intimidated by some of the other reviews already here. Yes, the expert ones. I am the farthest thing from an expert in this category that you will ever find. It finally hit me...
Pros: tiny, excellent optics, well built, captures shots on the fly, good at night Cons: tiny viewfinder, panoramic photos tend to be grainy
A few months ago, I came to this web site to choose a small camera for an upcoming trip to Paris. I already have a 35mm SLR (Canon EOS) and find that it most often sits in the hotel room while I'm travelling. It's big, awkward and bulky.
Pros: Small size, Very very sturdy, and extremely simple to use Cons: Prints could be a little sharper, but other then that, no problems !!
I purchased my Elph2 camera approximately a year ago and have found it to be one of the more capable APS cameras on the market. Photography is a hobby of mine and I own two SLR bodies and have had experience in printing and developing many different...
Pros: Rugged, well-designed, easy to operate, great value, take-anywhere/anytime camera Cons: Flash could be stronger and brighter red-eye prevention light
The new Canon Elph 2 replaces the original Elph. It is still the same rugged stainless steel body and I would hope it is as reliable and tough as the original Elph. It is slightly smaller. It is a bit thinner so the total mass is about 20% less but...
Pros: Size, Features, MRC, APS, etc... Cons: more zoom!
I've had my share of cameras; 3 bad experiences and one good great camera. Amazingly enough my one good one is about 15 years old! I can't really complain about the other three, because I really got what I paid for, they were your regular automatic run...
Pros: Small, lightweight, versatile even attractive. Cons: Controls are tricky to manipulate for large fingers/hands.
My wife and I are very active outdoors people along with our three boys, two of whom are active scouts. We recently found ourselves in need of a good all around camera that would be both versatile enough to meet our needs and small enough for...
Pros: rugged, outstanding size and user friendly, great value Cons: wish it had better red-eye reduction and greater flash range
It is very obvious that Chester, in his Epinion, is highly familiar with 35mm photography. Just a minor error that does not detract from his Epinion in any way - he notes that the flash modes include a "rear-curtain, (night mode) function. This is...
Pros: APS, size, powerful zoom Cons: price, features limited
Those of you out there who prefer Advanced Photo System photography over the traditional 35mm cameras and optics should like this new great Elph 2, Canon's newest APS camera that is so similar to the first Elph but still so much better and with improved...
Pros: still a great camera design and construction for the money Cons: still poor red-eye reduction and weak flash
These are additional comments regarding the Elph2.
I strongly urge Elph owners (all models) to purchase the remote controls available (RC-1 or RC-5 about $20) and a small mini tripod (Clampette @ $10; Giotti @ $20; Ultrapod @ $10 from REI or...
Pros: Sharp pictures, Easy to carry Cons: Flash properties not great
I have always owned a big, bulky Olympus camera that I sincerely love.
However, since I've decided to participate in the Avon 3-Day Breast Cancer walk, I wanted a camera that I could carry in my pouch to capture the moment.
Pros: Simple and easy to use...style and durability Cons: NONE!!!
Well, I wrote an opinion about the first Canon Elph. It was the best camera I have ever owned. It was small, compact, easy to carry around. It took great pictures and it was very easy to use. It is just a beautiful camera inside and out....
Pros: TINY! Good quality, very easy to use. Cons: Really small buttons
The Elph2 by Canon is tiny! When the ads say you can put it in your pocket, they are no exaggerating. This is the first truly handy, portable camera I've ever owned. I love it.
I had been wanting to buy the original ELPH camera since it came...
Pros: Very tiny, good pic quality Cons: Cheap leather case, not "perfect" pics
I first went looking for a camera because I needed something VERY small, since I was travelling to a country with a very high crime rate, so I needed something I could put in my pocket and not be noticed. I looked at a few of the other APS compact...
Pros: Small, Lightweight, Takes great pictures, Wonderfull Closeups Cons: The film and developing costs a bit more then 35mm film but only about $1 more
I bought a Canon Elph2 camera on Saturday. It is very small, the size of a pack of ciggeretts. It is just great. The easist camera I have ever used. It lets you take 3 differnt types of pictures. You can zoom in for closeups, it has auto focus and auto...
Pros: small, easy to carry, great pictures Cons: APS not for everyone
The first thing everyone notices about my ELPH2 is that it is extremely tiny, a little bigger than a deck of cards. It's got a 2x zoom lens, which obviously isn't much, but it's better than nothing.
Pros: Fits easily in my pocket, good picture quality, variable print sizes, mid-roll change is great! Cons: Poor red-eye reduction
Why did I buy the Elph 2?
I bought the Elph 2 just over a year ago, and it has been used alot since then. I originally chose the Elph 2 the week before going to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Having been to Mardi Gras before, I knew I didn't want...
Pros: Light, easy, fast, cute Cons: less than professional optics & metering
A vacation dream camera. Very small, very light, easy to load, easy to operate. On the other hand, if you want professional looking vacation photos you will have to drag that SLR with multi lenses and all the other goodies which help to make all your...
Pros: small, looks cool, great pics Cons: almost too small, expensive
Admittedly, I bought this camera because it looked cool. I have never owned a camera, and being a technology geek, I just had to have this one. What a surprise when I got the pictures back the first time. All I can say is that this thing is amazing....
Have you ever said "I wish I had my camera?" Well you no longer have an excuse. My husband gave me this camera after we had our first child. I keep it in my purse.
The Elph II is a nice looking compact camera. It is very durable...
Pros: Small, lightweight metal body, built in flash, red eye reduction, APS, zoom midroll rewind, panoramic Cons: zoom range could be more powerful
I work for AMTRAK as a Reservation Sales Agent. With our incentive program, the Stampede, you earned stamps monthly based on specific performance criteria. You shop from a catalog, and buy items by redeeming your "incentive stamps", similar to the old...
Pros: Compact, durable, excellent pictures Cons: Lacks features like zooming (lens only protrudes to set focus, it is a box camera)
I have brought this little camera everywhere: camping in the bush, climbing in the Canadian Rockies, to my high school graduation. It is just so nice and compact and easy to use. Using the advantix system you can get three different photo formats from...
Pros: Build, features, style, battery life, and so compact you could carry it in your "speedos" Cons: So small you might lose it...and that wouldn't do!
It wasn't that long ago that Polaroid (I believe invented during the space program) was truly amazing to everyone, almost magical to me as a kid. Instant pictures (well...in a couple of minutes). But we all got bored and stopped buying them, choosing ...
Pros: Small, Silver, Smart, Sexy Cons: Small buttons, Pricey developing
For years I had been using a $25 chunk of plastic debris with a lens in it to capture my most important and cherished moments. On December 31, 1999 I entered my local Sears & Roebuck department store with the impulsive intention of purchasing a...
Pros: Easy to use, lightweight, SMALL! Cons: Tad fiddly for some settings
I agree with most of the reviews on this unit, and seemingly through all of these reviews truly all pluses and minus' are explored. I am no photo pro, I use the camera for family outings, social functions etc. I have owned several cameras, all of which...
By no means am I a professional photographer, and I am definitely not knowledgeable when it comes to camera equipment but the one thing that I am is a guy, and while that may not mean anything to some of you, to me it means that I basically search for...
Pros: fabulous photos, convenient options, easy to use Cons: film is more expensive, one hour developing may be hard to find
The cannon elph products are extremely convenient. I own the elph 2 and the zoom is great for a small camera and it takes great photos. I have captured some of my greatest and most interesting photos using the elph rather than my cannon eos rebel with...
Pros: Canon has done the needed research . Cons: Smaller negative format
Although APS is far from my format of choice, Canon is definitely a forerunner in the field as far as APS goes. They have done thier homework, so to speak, and have put a well-tested and reputable camera on the market.
Keep in mind that if...
Pros: small, many features, great photos, easy to use Cons: Anti-red eye takes too long to flash causing occasional missed photos
The Canon Elph 2 is one of the greatest gifts I received after my first child was born. It is so compact and easy to use. Before I had the Elph, I would go to play groups and birthday parties and always seem to miss the "Kodak Moment",...
Pros: size, ease of use, stainless steel, sleek look Cons: not for professional use
First of all, I have to say this camera is NOT for everyone.
If you are the kind of person that goes on vacation and packs
tripods and lenses and different type of film for different
times of day and always have a light meter...
Pros: Tiny size makes it easy to carry with you all the time Cons: So many vague little buttons!
Last year, around my birthday, I began hinting that the film feed on my old Olympus 35mm was busted. I was expecting similar camera as a replacement, but instead I received the very snazzy Elph 2.
I'll admit it...I'm a little scared of this camera....
Pros: Everything....great achievements from the Elph 1 Cons: Need big album - BIIIG album - APS cartridges are not flat - doesnt store nicely
Judging by the current reviews, I gather most did not read my original Elph2 review before it dropped off the end of this post. So I shall share it again.
The Canon Elph 2 is a moderately priced (around $250) APS camera which offers a good range of functions and has acceptable image quality, in a very small package.
The camera is tiny, as are several of the newer Advanced Photo System cameras, and...
Pros: size; convenience; coolness =P Cons: flash isn't very strong; only 2x zoom
I have to admit that I bought this camera on a bit of a whim. I just liked the way it looked. I had originally intended on buying another Olympus Stylus camera for my sister, to replace the one I that I had kidnapped and taken to college with me, but I...
I bought this camera prior to having our first baby. I have taken about 15 rolls with it since, and it is excellent. The photos are at least as good than my father's Leica point and shoot. Provided you get in close enough, the flash is great and the...
Pros: Small Cons: Easy to put your thumb over the lens
I have been snapping pictures like Mr. Griswold since I got this camera on Christams day. This thing rules. The new 24mm format is effortless and far better than the old bulky and awkward 35mm.
I purchased the Elph 2 because I was looking for a cute, compact APS camera, and because I've been pleased with Canon cameras in the past. I've taken two rolls with my new Elph 2, in a variety of settings, and am very satisfied with the results. I...
Pros: Easily fits in any pocket so you can always carry it with you! Cons: It takes a little practice to take the best photos with this fun camera.
This camera rocks! It's the best camera I've ever used and it's fun. The Elph 2 fits right in your pocket, even your jeans pocket, so you can take it with you everywhere all of the time.
It's also less likely to be lost or stolen since you...
Pros: Compact. Easy to use. Affordable. Take great pictures. Cons: Advantix film is a little more expensive
On a recent trip to London my sister packed this camera and some b/w film. She took pictures while we did a sightseeing tour on a dreary, gray day. When we got the pictures developed, we could not believe the quality. They were fantastic. A...
Pros: Compact, high-quality photos, easy to use Cons: Not digital
After using a series of disposable cameras and having whole trips of pictures develop black, I invested in the Elph 2. Although quirky in its features, it takes high quality photos and is compact enough to fit in your pocket. I love the zoom lens, the...
Pros: Great value... Cons: Controls are difficult to use.
I bought an Elph2 for my mom and wife last Christmas. Both absolutely loved the camera. Its size makes it a great companion -- not too bulky as to be prohibitively cumbersome. I have had numerous occasion to use my wife's camera and would not mind...
Pros: small and lightweight Cons: maybe a little expensive
I was looking for a new camera to purchase with not really one in mind except that I wanted to make good use out of it and have decent pictures. I chose the Elph 2 because of its size, durability, and features. But until I started using it did I...
Pros: Small and easy to carry Cons: Sometimes too small to find
Last year, for the holidays, I opened up a small box, and I was not that excited. What I had really longed for was a "real photography camera" (a big one) When I tore the paper opened and saw this tiny Cannon Elph 2, I replied by saying thanks,...
Pros: Size, ease of use and style Cons: Slow Shudder Speed
“My Baby.” That’s my name for my Elph 2. I had the original Elph Jr. and loved it so much, that I bought the sequel. I took 100s of pictures and found it to be the most reliable camera for a fast moving person like myself. I’m not a professional; I just...
Pros: small, takes fabulous photos Cons: film is more expensive
For my birthday last year I told my husband I wanted a camera. I only had 2 criteria: It had no be easily portable and take great close-ups. He bought me the Elph2 and I am very satisfied.
It is so small that I ust keep it in my purse all...
Pros: Small size, easy controls Cons: Would be difficult for someone with large hands to operate easily
Having recently thrown out my old Nikon Nuvis 110i (see separate review), I purchased the Elph 2 on the camera shop owner's recommendation. I needed something very small and compact with a zoom lens. I show cats and I wanted to take pictures at shows. I...
Pros: Easy to bring along because it's small and people will notice it for that. Cons: Flash almost useless and camera has been prone to getting "stuck"
Yes, this is a handy little sexy metallica "back-up camera" but because of it poor image quality and reliabilty record, you better bring along a "real" camera on your holiday as well. Still, I keep it as a cool party-camera that's easy to bring in a...
Pros: Small Size, Cool Styling, Great Flash Cons: None
I bought this camera for my girlfriend last year. The pictures we take with this camera are just as good as from my full-sized SLR Canon AE-1 camera. However, this camera easily fits in the palm of your hand or your pocket. I believe this is still the...
Pros: Small size and very durable! Drop in film feature. Cons: So far none!
I bought this camera from Wal-Mart for $198.00 which included 1 roll of 15 picture film,leather case and a carry strap. The size is great and very easy to put in your front pocket. The picture quality is great with 3 photo settings. The camera is user...
Pros: Small, stylish, easy to use Cons: Adequate picture quality
The canon elph 2 is one highly portable camera. One of the smallest zoom cameras on the market, this model is terrific for taking on trips or events (fits right in your pocket). It has a high quality metal casing, easy to use camera features (dating,...
Pros: size, sturdiness Cons: advanced control settings
This camera was a splurge for me so that I could have it anywhere. I had never used the APS, but I have taken some wonderful panorama photos with absolute ease. The photo quality is great, and best of all, the camera is in my pocket or on my belt loop...
Pros: Tiny size, APS format, battery life, durability. Cons: Some people don't care for APS.
I like my electronics small and powerful. That said, you can understand why I went with this particular camera. It is small, attractive, and full of features. This camera is perfect for the amateur photographer on the go. I spent weeks walking around...
Pros: Compact, multiple views and lighting settings, easy operation, great results.. Cons: None
Purchased the Canon ELPH 2 because it is the ultimate still camera -- flexible with three-view shooting, multiple lighting choices, simple operation, excellent results with great prints. This pocket size camera can always be available for those shots...
Pros: small very effective and makes beautiful pictures Cons: small dont let it get caught in the sofa cushins
This little and i mean little camera can kick some ass. i bought one and i just love it. it is about the size of a pack of marlboros. the picture quality is just magnificent, to be honest the zoom can zoom in close enough to see the hair on a flys _...
I've had the Elph 2... by bee76_dt3000 ,Mar 29 '02
I've had the Elph 2 for over two years. I love that the camera is small & easy to use, however I've consistently been disappointed with the picture quality. I've tried using high quality film and highly recommended developers, but nothing has worked. As a result of the poor picture quality I don't use this camera much anymore. I was entirely disappointed with the pictures from my trip to Hawaii and have never forgiven the camera because of it. For vacations, I've reverted to my bulky, but totally trustworthy professional 35mm. I have friends who use the original Elph and the picture quality is much better.
I've used it many times,... by retardo_dt3000 ,Apr 01 '02
I've used it many times, and i've had mine for a while. it's still good and it focuses very clearly on any range of objects. One of the most important traits is that it's small and very lightweight, so i can take it with me to almost anywhere, like when i went to a party, it fit inside my "party" purse. When you take pictures, it truly eliminates red eye, unlike other cameras. I have recommended this product to many of my friends and they have all been quite satisfied with this miniscue and efficient camera.
There is no reason to go anywhere without a camera anymore. The tiny size makes it simple and convenient to put in a shirt pocket for those times when you wish you had a camera with you. And with the optional (and hard to find) metal neck chain, you don't even need a pocket. While the photos are not 35MM quality, they are excellent APS quality. It has a built in flash instead of that annoying pop-up flash that's on the original Elph. The buttons are tiny and you have to use your fingernail to change settings. That and the 24 hour clock are the only things I don't like about this camera. The stainless steel body is beautiful and feels solid in your hand. The 2x zoom makes it easy to get just the right shot without having to put the camera right in your subject's face. Maybe one day camera manufacturers can invent a flash with a red-eye eliminator instead of just red-eye reduction. I paid $178 at Wal-Mart. It was money well spent on a quality camera from Canon.
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