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Canon - PowerShot ELPH 500 HS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver
Average customer rating
3.3
(10 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 10 reviews
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60%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot ELPH 500 HS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera - Silver
Customer Rating
4
Canon hits a homerun with the 500 HS!!!
on May 7, 2011
Posted by: BlueJay
from Ormond Beach, Florida
This is my 3rd Elph P&S upgrade from Canon and they really delivered on the 500 HS. The 500 HS was purchased after several months at looking at all the recently introduced compact point & shoot cameras, as well as many of the larger ones. For travel, I wanted a small, feature-loaded, P&S with a very wide-angle, quality lens. The picture quality is outstanding (although I haven't used movie-mode yet) and the touch screen performs well both indoors and outside in sunlight.
The 4 basic modes (Auto, Programmed AE, Aperture, and Speed Priorities) along with the options provided, just covers about every feature an amateur would want. Perhaps one of the neatest features is the ability to customize the touch screen to your personal use.
The only features lacking seem to be panoramic shooting, GPS, and manual focus; but for the size and price, it can't be beat. And I love the bronze (brown) color.
The only features lacking seem to be panoramic shooting, GPS, and manual focus; but for the size and price, it can't be beat. And I love the bronze (brown) color.
The only reasons I wouldn't give it a 5-star rating are the following:
First is the battery; even with a spare, I'm concerned about long, active, picture-taking days. Second, it would sure be nice to have the option to display time in either 12 or 24 hour format. And third, the PSC-2060 black case doesn't have a belt loop. I've been told the 2050 does, but the on-line descriptions don't indicate that.
First is the battery; even with a spare, I'm concerned about long, active, picture-taking days. Second, it would sure be nice to have the option to display time in either 12 or 24 hour format. And third, the PSC-2060 black case doesn't have a belt loop. I've been told the 2050 does, but the on-line descriptions don't indicate that.
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use, customizable touch screen
Cons: Short battery life, time format 24 hour only
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Top End Point & Shoot
on June 29, 2011
Posted by: JK
from Los Angeles
This point and shoot probably has more features than you can imagine and probably ever use. In addition, you can let the camera do the thinking and choose the automatic mode. Reading the digitized manual is important and there is a leaning curve if you want to use the manual settings. The video features are also excellent. The computer software and digital transfer is seamless and intuitive. I have a large SLR and honestly I rarely use it anymore. The lens is exceptional for a point and shoot. It doesn't shoot in RAW, but that is a small limitation.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
very pleased
on September 5, 2011
Posted by: mo
from NYC
For the price this is a very nice camera.I always owned Cannons and have been very happy with them.Takes very nice pictures, the LCD screen is very good you can see your screen in daylight very well.Has a nice zoom on it .Tested out the video it work pretty good also .
For a small camera it does pretty well .If you are use to smart phones touch screens you will find the controls easy to use.
For a small camera it does pretty well .If you are use to smart phones touch screens you will find the controls easy to use.
Pros: Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable
Cons: Missing features/settings, Poor Low-Light Performance
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great CANON ELPH 500!
on January 28, 2012
Posted by: Atlantic
Straight out of the box the ease of use in this kit rates a 10.
Follow directions and in minutes you'll be shooting uploading and editing awesome, vibrant, intense images!
I am a senior with disabilities in my hands and as long as I use the strap it's simple 1 finger commands to get the results I want. The editing pack is okay so far I mostly upload thru Windows Live and edit in that gallerys program.
Follow directions and in minutes you'll be shooting uploading and editing awesome, vibrant, intense images!
I am a senior with disabilities in my hands and as long as I use the strap it's simple 1 finger commands to get the results I want. The editing pack is okay so far I mostly upload thru Windows Live and edit in that gallerys program.
Pros: physical balance, silver color, sleek feel, smooth look, programs
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Best Compact Camera that worth the Price
on December 20, 2011
Posted by: Dyno
from Jakarta, Indonesia
This is my 3rd Canon Compact Camera and to my surprise, in its moderate price, It does the things that I want.
Picture (Day time)
Indoor: 4.5
Outdoor: 5
Picture (Day time)
Indoor: 4.5
Outdoor: 5
Picture (Night/Low Light)
Indoor: 4
Outdoor: 4 - took pictures without tripod, only hand-held and I believe if using tripod the rank will be more than 4 :)
Indoor: 4
Outdoor: 4 - took pictures without tripod, only hand-held and I believe if using tripod the rank will be more than 4 :)
Even, when I showed the night shoot picture to my friend, most of them couldn't believe that i took it with a compact camera. They thought I use SLR to take them.
Video (day & Night): 4
In spite the fact that it is only 12M Pixel camera, It really gives a remarkable result. Thanks to great 2.0 aperture that delivers outstanding image. I have not explore all the features bundled in this camera but when I did they will thrill me even more.
Lastly, this is the best camera I ever have as it does replace my previous canon compact cameras as well as my mini DV camcorder to do the things I want. All I need now is some bigger high speed SD memory card.
Lastly, this is the best camera I ever have as it does replace my previous canon compact cameras as well as my mini DV camcorder to do the things I want. All I need now is some bigger high speed SD memory card.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Dare to Compare
on June 7, 2011
Posted by: Photographer
from New Jersey
I just returned from a beach vacation and can't prase this camera enough. Every picture from bright beach and open waters to nights out on the deck or indoors were well in balance.
The HD videos I uploaded to YouTube have been complimented as if they were shot professionally.
Now all I have to do is buy my own and return this one to the office!
The HD videos I uploaded to YouTube have been complimented as if they were shot professionally.
Now all I have to do is buy my own and return this one to the office!
Pros: Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
1
lens opening sticks
on July 1, 2012
Posted by: jmc
from New York, NY
This will be the last Canon I buy.
A few weeks into using the camera the lens opening (which appears to be some flimsy thin metallic sheets) had problems opening all the way so I had to use my hands to manually open them all the way. They now don't even open more than half-way. I have had the camera for just about six months and it's pretty much useless.
I had a similar problem with a past canon. I think there is a flaw with the lens opening design.
I will be speaking with customer service about this defect.
Cons: Flimsy Construction
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
2
did not work for me
on February 25, 2012
Posted by: Lady
from Durham Maine
I had one cannon camera previously that developed lens problems after a year of use. I expected this camera to work better than the last. It did not. the lens was non functioning out of the package. I returned it.
bought another brand.
bought another brand.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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