Canon PowerShot S50 Digital Camera

Pros: sturdy, reilable, good image quality.
Cons: see review

I've had the S50 for 2+ years by now. I've had SLRs, but never used then much, b/c they are a pain to carry around.
The S50 is a great all-around everyday camera. It's been in snow, in heat, at whitewater/flatwater trips. It's been dropped numerous times during hiking trips, w/o noticeable effects on perfomance. Pixs remain crisp.

Cons: the white icons on the mode selector washed away... Canon used some kind of lame paint for them. Also, Manual, Shutter-priority, and A-priority modes give MUCH noisier images than Auto modes. Never figured that out.

Pros: Picture quality, size, shutter speed, features, price
Cons: Slide closure, proprietary battery back

Of the several cameras that I own, this one takes the best pictures. 5 megapixels is excellent for photographers who want extensive detail, and the cost of the camera is comparatively inexpensive. The little guy is loaded with features, and it can take videos, as well.

What I find to be the biggest drawback is the amount of protection, or lack thereof, that this camera offers its components. I've dropped it once or twice, and the shell is heavy duty and durable. However, there is a slide closure which needs to be pulled to activate the lens. To close the camera, this has to be pushed back until it hits the lens and the lens retracts into the camera body. It seems like a strange way to protect such a nice piece of equipment, and I have a fear of that slide falling off or becoming loose over time. I also have an issue with proprietary battery packs, and this camera does require it's own special type of battery. You're going to want to pick up a charger and extra pack just in case.

Pros: Excellent image quality, manual settings
Cons: Heavy, low battery life, slow

I chose this camera after reading carefully the reviews here, but considering that this camera is not made for professionals users, I have some amateur comments: the writing on the round control button on top got deleted in less than one week of use, the camera is quite heavy for a compact one, the battery life is very low, you cannot even use the battery for one day of shooting (what if you go for a two days excursion?), it is also very slow in reading from the card and even for shooting.
Otherwise, the quality of the picture is great. However, if one uses a smaller resolution than maximum the quality is far from expected

Pros: None discovered
Cons: Indoor performance, unacceptable red-eye reduction, assembly quality.

This is my third digital camera, and a first Canon, that I bought from Costco. I still have a 1.2Mp Kodak DC210. Noticeable for S50 is a poor workmanship, despite the fact that it is made in Japan, and an absolutely unacceptable red eye suppression feature – it simply doesn’t work at all. Also, questionable usefulness of the manual features for an average consumer. The general quality of pictures is comparable to any 2 Mp camera, especially when taken indoors. Videoclips (indoors) quality is horrible, but the sound is great. The LCD setting display is tiny and very hard to see without a magnifying glass. Navigation is complicated and not at all user-friendly. General comment – stay away from this camera, unless the price is less that $200 (including taxes J). As an example, a 3.2Mp high end Kodak performs much better than the S50, and is very user-friendly too.

Pros: Easy to use, clear pictures, easy to download to computer
Cons: Short battery life, shutter breaks easily

We purchased this camera from a computer store not long after my first son was born (about 3 1/2 years ago). We paid a little over $400 for it and for the most part, I'm very happy with it. It takes very clear pictures and is pretty self explanatory when it comes to using it. I also think it's very easy to hook up to the computer and download the pictures.
What I don't like about it is after a while, the shutter doesn't slide back completely into place so the battery runs down on it pretty quickly. We now have to charge the battery after taking about 10-12 pictures.
It holds a lot of pictures and it's real easy to scroll through them and delete the ones you don't like. I also really like the fact that even I could use it fairly easily since I'm not really a technical person.

Pros: Once you learn the symbols on the control knob,this camera is easy to use.
Cons: The camera has more built in options,than most people will ever use.

Camera body is solidly built.all buttons and slides work
beautifully,and view screen is crystal clear.Lens slide
is snug with no noticeable play.

Pros: Ease of use. simple menu. Good handling feel.
Cons: Not a single cons till now.

I would strongly recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for a digital camera that is easy to use and powerful.

This camera is so easy to use that my 4 year old niece can shoot with it without any difficulty.
I like the weight and feel of this camera. It is not too heavy but heavy enough to let you feel the sturdiness. It is a strong and compact camera too.

I once dropped my camera from my bag onto a hard concrete floor and other than causing a dent on the corner of the camera, it is working perfectly fine.

Pros: Great quality and 5 megapixels - auto or adjustable.
Cons: A little heavier than it looks. Adjustments take some time to learn.

I upgraded from my trusty Olympus 1.3 megapixels to the Canon S50 and what an improvement! The 256MB disks have come way way down now and makes digital phototaking even more affordable. The 5 megapixels makes an incredible difference - especially if you want to crop your pictures and not run a high risk of grain. I also like the ablilty to have it on auto - or to change the parameters. You can even take TV pics without lines! The camera is quite small, not tiny, but quite heavy...fits into a breast pocket easily though. I love it. You get 3 x optical zoom and 12 x digital zoom - nice to have, but you have to be careful you don't go too zoomy. Documentation is good, and it comes with all you need to get started...just put it on auto and shoot. Amazingly simple - or complex if you want it to be.

Pros: Tough, Durable Design.Easy to use.Great Pictures.Lots of Add-ons.
Cons: none

The S50 has a great design, sleek yet very durable and tough looking. It does not feel like it will break apart at the touch of your hand. The pictures it takes are of very fine quality and if you are in between consumer and professional, this camera will suit you best. It has so many features that I will probably never be able to take full advantage of because I've never really sat down to learn all there is to know about photography. It is my first digital camera - and of all the ones that I have played with, by far the best! I would recommend this camera highly to anyone!

Pros: Excellent image quality
Cons: Poor customer service

I've had my camera for 54 weeks. I also have a Nikon 4300. The S50 is far better than the Nikon. The photo quality is as good or better than any digital I have seen.

The only problem I had with it is that the designations on the top knob have worn off, so it's difficult to choose the operating mode. Canon refused to help because I was 2 weeks over the warranty. I explained the problem was not new, and that I had just gotten time to address the problem. They told me the repair would be $150 - $300 and that I was on my own.

So, buy the camera but watch out for the designations on the knob.

Pros: Small. lots of features. Very good picture quality
Cons: Flash, no external flash hookup

This was my first digital camera. I normally use a 35mm SLR Canon EOS but was tired of carrying the bulky thing around to parties and other occasions where a high quality SLR was not needed. This camera filled all my needs. I take lots and lots of pictures on every occasion. This camera fullfills 90% of my needs. I own the camera less than a year and already took over 4500 pictures. It did not fail once. If you are looking for something to take all those family and other pictures that only end up in albums or on the PC look no further.
Con: the flash like most other cameras in this category. Redeye reduction can also be better but these can easily be fixed on a PC.

Pros: battery life, quality pictures, ease-of-use
Cons: comes with a small memory card

The S50 is by far the best digital camera I've ever used. I've used a few Sony's and Nikon. This one is the best! It is so easy to use and the quality is impeccable. With 5.3 Megapixels, you can't go wrong. It was a snap to take pictures and upload them to my computer. With a 128MB memory card and two charges, I was able to photograph my entire family's wedding! Great camera! Enjoy!

Before I bought this camera, I had used the Canon S40 extensively and I fell in love with it. The results of the prints on a Canon photo printer were outstanding. This camera not only is good looking, it's also built like a German tank. Having used the S50 for a short time since I bought it, I see the superiority of the pictures and I am very satisfied with it. Buy it!! it's worth the extra $ 100. Mister. T

Excellent picture quality and very easy to use.All the features of my 35mm but half the size and digital too . All software loaded into my computer and it's very easy to use. Cost really is not to high for 5.0 megapixel.This is my second digital camera, and it's highly recomended! BUY ONE!!!!!