Canon PowerShot 530 ELPH

What customers say about Canon PowerShot 530 ELPH?

1. 21 of 24 people found the following review helpful

   
   not sure why others can’t get it to work, April 9, 2012

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   onestopnyc (New York, NY) –
   
     

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   This review is from: Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS 10.1 MP Wi-Fi Enabled CMOS Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 1080p Full HD Video and 3.2-Inch Touch Panel LCD (White) (Electronics)

   I have had this camera for about a week now and I enjoy it. I already own the Sony NEX 7 but wanted something small enough that didn’t have a ringtone. I agree with one reviewer that the white model should not have been matte. It is easy to stain the body with dirty fingers for example. I would use magic sponge to clean it though, just don’t get it too wet.

   Let’s be clear, this is not a smartphone when it comes to the touchscreen. The UI is working well for me and responsive. The wifi feature is working well with my iPhone and iPad and since I have photostream on the photos show up on my mac. I have not yet tried to link my camera to the computer. It does take good pictures and so far I am enjoying it.

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2. 10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

   
   Great pictures….but I expected more, July 5, 2012

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   D. Gutterud “SDave” (St. Paul, MN United States) –
   
     

   This review is from: Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS 10.1 MP Wi-Fi Enabled CMOS Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 1080p Full HD Video and 3.2-Inch Touch Panel LCD (Black) (Electronics)

   I bought this camera based on prior experience with ELPHs and a raving review from the salesperson in the store. I wish I would have done some research before buying but I had left my other camera in my office and needed to take some photos on a jobsite 4 hours from home.

   I’ll start by saying that it does, for the most part, take very good looking photos in pretty much any situation and in any light. The zoom is great and the stabilization is actually very good even when zoomed in. I rarely get fuzzy or out-of-focus shots with this camera. And the focus is very fast and usually pretty accurate.

   I actually really like the screen. It’s nice and big and I thought the touchscreen was great once I figured it out. I will admit that the menus are not set up the way I would have done it but now I kind of know where to go and it works fine. No, it is not an iPhone/iPad like screen but I think it works well. If the menu system/software was more intuitive it would be a great way to control the camera.

   My favorite thing about the touchscreen is moving the focus…one tap and the focus point for the camera can be changed. Very convenient.

   I also really like the size and weight – it is small but not too small. Yes, it is heavier than a lot of cameras in this class but it feels solid and well built. I like the overall feel.

   I also like the HDMI out. This thing takes pretty good videos (including iframe) and the HDMI out is great for sharing them quickly.

   Now, things I don’t like:
   1) I hate how the photo playback is set up. It is way more difficult than it should be…especially considering that this is a touch screen.

   2) Battery life sucks…especially if you want to use WiFi. If you are going to change to a new style battery why not make it one that packs some power. These little canisters suck.

   3) WiFi is a waste of time, battery life and money. Transfer is PAINFULLY slow and unless you have your camera plugged in you are going to drain your battery by the time the photos are uploaded. So why have a wireless transfer if you have to plug in for power? I’ll be pulling the card and using my card reader….every time.

   4) I hate where they put the view photos button..right next to the power button. Stupid.

   5) No easy way to force a flash. You can disable the flash in two taps but there is no easy way to force a flash. That should be a one step option. Even “low light” setting doesn’t automatically force a flash or give you an option for one.

   6) There are many nice “shooting modes” but you can’t combine them. So if you want to do more than one thing you have to go in a manually program. The “Smart Auto” is actually very good for most situations but when you need to do something special it can take a couple of minutes to get it set up.

   7) Price. If this camera worked as well as the marketing materials says it does than the price would be fine. However, I don’t think it lives up to it’s billing and, accordingly, is not worth the extra money.

   Will I keep it? Yes, because I was too lazy to take it back within the 30 days and because I am now used to it. The pictures and videos are very good but I still find myself cursing at the camera at least once during each use.

   Would I buy it again if I could start over? No. There are better options in this price range.

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3. 8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

   
   I finally broke down and bought a camera…., May 10, 2012

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   jeryan0413 –

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   This review is from: Canon PowerShot ELPH 530 HS 10.1 MP Wi-Fi Enabled CMOS Digital Camera with 12x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 1080p Full HD Video and 3.2-Inch Touch Panel LCD (White) (Electronics)

   I like the camera but I’m disappointed with the battery life and the fact that I can’t get the wifi to work. The wifi is what sold me on the camera so I’m disappointed that it’s not working. The touchscreen is touchy for sure. The pictures turn out great and I like the style of the camera. It fits great in my back pocket if I’m on the go. I was one of the first to buy the camera after it’s release date and I should have waited for the reviews to come out on it. I’ve been waiting for some time to buy a camera so I’m bummed that I have this one and I made the decision to return it today but the expiration to return it expired on the 6th. I could have gotten a better camera for the money that I spent on it. I buy stuff on amazon all the time…this is the first review I’ve ever left. I would suggest others to not buy this camera. Canon sure did make a doozy here between the battery life, wifi and the touchscreen.

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