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As other have said, this is a killer point and shoot camera, with many manual controls and capabilities. In my mind this was Canon's biggest bang for the buck of year 2002 even compared to higher end units like their G-serie. Being ALMOST all metal constructed and very sturdy, the only flaws were it's battery/memory card compartiment door AND the power switching system... The later has been responsible for many S-Serie dead-before-the-time cameras ! Mine has been no exception. The sliding door is the power switch of the unit, but it is one of the most often used moving parts of the S30(40/45/50/60 etc...) and, with time and usage, it tends to get loose until it get broken... Then, you have no means of powering up the S30. Otherwise, some have to check their CCD rendition (not the LCD...) as it may display many dead pixels, resulting in white dots regular patterns. Very funny in outdoor night shots situation when you find new constellations up there ! All this said, the S30 has been a very pleasant travel and all-around companion with very good colors and details in pictures. I've even made a commercial DVD cover with it. Easy grip, fast response (for a 2002 unit and even by today's standards... ) very ergonomic, with all its commands available near your fingers. You can operate the S30 with one hand, in fact ! I liked it alot and, even though I have bought a bigger model ( in all senses),I am looking forward to replace it with a similar item for it's convenience and portability. Highly recommended but ask about the CCD and the sliding door before you buy a used one. Valid for ANY S-Serie member! Actually, just take for sure that the power system (Sliding door mechanism) WILL break sooner or later. The price and your expected personal usage of the camera should dictate if it is for you. At bargain price, I would not hesitate.Read full review
I loved this camera until it broke. It won't turn on when I open the lens cover. I tried everything I could think of - changed battery, changed the internal button battery, took it apart, put it back together, searched the internet for people with the same problem. I discovered that this camera has a very COMMON PROBLEM - it will break, whether it is 1 year old or 5 years old, because of the lens cover door which is also the on/off switch. Something inside breaks, you hear rattling, then eventually it won't turn on anymore. Since it costs a fortune to have a technician fix it, it's not worth fixing. So sad, it's such a nice camera.
I have had a Canon PowerShot S30 since 2002 when I paid way too much for it but the versatility of the camera is incredible. I have over 10K pictures in 4 years and the quality, depth and color is great for a 3.2 megapixel camera. I use my cameras, yes I have two of them, for work and pleasure. I am a roofer and use the pictures to explain to the customer why they are getting wet. The pictures are an awesome selling tool (87% of all sales calls used our company to complete the work). I have dropped my cameras in the Grand Canyon filling them with dust, from the roof top to the ground, from the attic to the tile floor to have them both repaired for under $25 and working again. I will never own another brand of digital camera. My wife has the SD300, smaller, lighter, and larger display that have been another great camera.Read full review
My husband & I bought this camera back in 2002 & have been extrodinarilly happy with it's capabilities, performance & results. Originally, we bought it because I wanted to be able to take detailed, close-up pictures of the beadwork that I do, & it has macro ability, & I was so impressed by the detail in which it captured my work, I decided I'd never want any other brand of camera ever again! It took amazing pictures of our wedding that look as if we had a professional photographer, when in fact, it was just one of our friends we handed our camera to get pictures for us. I've read other reviews that say there's problems with the shutter door getting loose or broken, but, we have not had any problems with ours at all, it's been the best & my favorite camera I've owned so far...and I've owned quite a few!Read full review
I purchased this used Canon PowerShot S30 3.2 Megapixel a few weeks ago, and for a 3.2 MP camera it takes great pictures. The photos are crisp and clear and the color is excellent. I would recommend this camera for anyone wanting to snap casual digital photos of family and friends. Be sure the camera comes with a battery charger and battery because it does require a specific battery. The rechargable battery many be purchased at Radio Shack or camera shops. It also uses a "CompactFlash" memory card (not the typical SD card for most newer digital cameras). Although, these cards may still be purchased.
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