PowerShot ELPH 360 Digital Camera w/ 12x Optical Zoom and Image Stabilization - Wi-Fi & NFC Enabled (Silver)

From a day one aspect, it does what it is supposed to do. This is my 3rd Canon ELPH, previous models being the 110 HS and 330 HS. No discernable difference in picture quality when compared to my 330. Zoom has greatly improved, and has a bit better image stabilization vs the 330. MP4 has replaced the aged MOV format for videos. I am NOT a camera techie, and don't use half the features on this camera, but know a good picture when I see one, and one of the main things that impress me with the ELPH line is how great pictures and videos look when displayed on a large screen TV. That's the test for me... I've purchased other models that failed, and were returned. It's true that today, many cellphones take WONDERFULL pictures and vids, but you are NOT going find the kind of zoom that point and shoots have. When on vacation, I'd have to say 50% of my pictures involve the use of the zoom lens. Actual cameras are still relevant in today's cellphone centric world (at least for the time being). The REAL reason I upgraded this go around (my 330 is in excellent working condition) was that Canon FINALLY made MP4 the format for the 360's videos. Although previous versions took wonderful HD videos, you have no idea how frustrating it is to transfer a video to your phone, and having to convert it from MOV format first! Converting formats always involves a loss of quality, and I never understood why an Apple format had to be standard on a non-Apple device. MOV is an age old format and MP4 beats it hands down, and is playable on almost any PC or Android device. Nit-picking... this model has a flimsier battery/card door, and using the Wi-Fi feature I had to use "manual" steps to do so, as the "auto" feature would recognize the device, but not connect.... not a big thing, but would be nice if it would connect to devices as easily as cellphones do these days. Over all, I'm quite happy with the camera, and feel the ELPH series offer the best pictures and smallest size in the compact point and shoot category. If it didn't....I wouldn't be on my third model of the line. My first ELPH (110HS) is still working wonderfully 5 yrs later, the only reason I upgrade is for the improved features . I can't recommend this camera highly enough...it's GREAT. A piece of good advice is when buying a case...look for a hard/semi hard "clamshell" type case. My ELPHs look and act pristine after years of use, because they are well protected when being carried or not in use. Pouch style cases won't protect your camera from bumps or accidental drops, which I have encountered many times, and have had no ill effects due to the clam shell cases superior protection. Update 4-24-16 Just got back from a Vegas trip, where this camera was use extensively. I had nose bleed seats at the T-Mobile Arena Guns n Roses concert. My 1080p cellphone camera could not capture stage action, as the low light filter does not work in zoom mode (all it could capture at full zoom was a blurry mess). Was able to get video with my HS 360 in zoom mode clear enough to actually capture facial expressions....GREAT video, from some of the worst seats in a 40,000 seat arena. How can you beat that from an ultra compact point and shoot? When filming in full HD, I was getting about 45 mins a battery (I took 2 extra). Low light ability is A LOT better than my Note 4's camera. In DAYLIGHT....my cellphone takes excellent pictures and video....at NIGHT....not so much. Glad I had this camera with me. If you are taking pictures, expect to get 300+ to a battery charge....video, around 45-60 mins. Extra batteries are cheap and quite fast to change out when filming extensively....well worth the money.

I purchased this Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 camera to replace an older pocket-sized camera - my beloved Casio Exilim camera - which broke after I recently dropped it. While the Casio camera was not a top of the line camera, I loved it! It went everywhere with me, just in case I needed a quick picture. It was great for selfies (I am not a cell phone selfie person at all), had some great features, and was easy to use. So, I knew finding a replacement was going to be difficult for me. I initially ordered a different pocket-sized camera to replace the Casio (a Nikon), but ended up returning it, because I didn't like it at all. So, I researched some more and found this little Canon. Obviously, the price was reasonable and it came in my favorite color (purple), so I decided to give it a try. So far - I love it! The size is perfect. It is easy to use and I like that there really isn't any lag time in snapping pictures (compared to my Casio). Selfies come out pretty good. And, taking up-close pictures of my flowers came out fabulous! The colors are vibrant. And, even with the camera close to the flowers (about 1 inch), the focusing worked wonderfully! I have not yet tested the zoom feature, so I will be back with an update after playing around with it a bit. But, I'm so glad I found this camera!

So I have only used this camera a bit but thought I would put up a first impression post now, and I will update it in a month or so. I am not a professional photographer but my main camera is a Cannon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T3 Digital SLR Camera with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens (discontinued by manufacturer) . I also have not fully read the instruction booklet yet either. Pros: -------------- 1) Small & Light Weight: One of my co-workers tossed the box holding the camera to me and didn’t think there was a camera inside of it. 2) Great Distance view: I will get a series of photographs I took during my lunch break from our back door. We are 0.7 miles from the cranes in the picture. I was able to get a good enough distance picture to read the manufacturers. I am not sure if I can do that on my Rebel T3 with just the normal lens. 3) Filter Settings: I have not gone through all the settings yet. However, there is a setting where the camera will take 3+ pictures and change the filter automatically. I just took a picture of the texture on the ceiling to test this and it was pretty neat. Cons: ------------------ 1) The first thing I noticed while taking pictures outside is that it is hard to see what you are shooting in the display screen. I tried taking pictures in the shade and direct sun and in both instances I really had to struggle to see. 2) Close up images: I tried using this vs the camera in my Samsung Galaxy S4 phone to take pictures of my Beta Fish tank at work. I found that out of 8 attempted shots only 2 came out non-blurry while using the cannon. I have purchased the same SD card that I would use for my Rebel T3 so that should not cause the delay . Overall so far I am happy. I am marking it at 4 for now but mattering how things change once I read the directions it might be lowered. If I am spending $200 on a camera I want it to work outside. I wanted this camera to ride in my purse on the go since I don’t always want to carry the bulky DSLR. SanDisk Extreme PRO 32GB UHS-I/U3 SDHC Flash Memory Card with up to 95MB/s- SDSDXPA-032G-AFFP

First impressions: The camera was small, but good for putting in your pocket right. Id say trust the sizing videos/photos give on this camera. Not disappointed because I’m glad i can just take it with me with no hassle, it comes with a (black) wrist strap which is a must to use with this camera since its small. At first the quality was like a regular digital camera but when I messed with the settings, i loved it so much more. My settings are in super vivid mode, no additional editing (phone wise). They have other modes such as B&W, neutral, low lighting, bright lighting, for both dark and light skin tone, a mode specifically for landscape & dark skys; others that I cant specifically name. They also have adjustments for contrast and exposure! Ill be using this camera mainly for photos, but video mode is good too, has pretty good volume. Soo happy with this purchase ! It got delivered super quick, considering I'm on a island so shipping here takes a week ish- week and a half. It came just under a week, which is 5 days earlier than the latest delivery estimate. So excited to try out the other modes! (Don't forget make your Memory card) * this is my first camera I’ve ever owned other than disposable cameras*

Cons: Only transfers images with internet access (and does not transfer 1080 videos) Needs a special microphone (does not have the usual headphone/mic jack) 1080p vidoes record only 20 minutes Photo quality is just "okay" Short battery life Pros: Video quality is good It's small If you are looking for a camera, this one is overpriced for what you get. It should be about $100 less, and budget even more since you have to purchase a card reader, microphone (if you want to record video when you are out and about with people talking) and an extra battery. I would return it if I weren't still overseas and recycled the box before I left! I purchased this camera a few days before leaving overseas to record 1080 video interviews. Once there I discovered this camera unfortunately only records 20 minutes of 1080p before automatically shutting off, even with a 64gb card and plenty of space. It also ONLY transfers your files through the internet! This is extremely inconvenient when you are traveling and have no idea when the next time you'll have internet, and what speed you'll have, but also because IT DOESN'T TRANSFER 1080 VIDEOS! I was forced to find a local vendor and buy a card reader, since there is absolutely no alternate option on the device to transfer otherwise. I was planning on using my regular headphones as a mic, since all electronic devices have the input, right? I also discovered if I wanted to use a microphone, I had to find one to match the special input, not something I can, nor want to do while traveling. So in addition to this camera factor in the cost of a special microphone, card reader, memory card. Also, the battery goes rather quick if you're recording several 20 minute videos- that's about all you'll get out of it, so throw on an extra battery, too.

Canon promotes this camera as "point and shoot", and indeed it does that very well. But there are enough controls for exposure time, light sensitivity, focus and metering frames, picture resolution and programmable modes to make this a very satisfying camera to use for demanding shots. The quality of both still and video capture is impressive. The maximum image size (20 Mpix), color accuracy, sharpness and 12x optical zoom enables aggressive cropping to produce detailed images of small objects captured at a distance. I've been very pleased with how intuitive it is once over the learning curve of menus and the downloadable user's guide.. Canon tech support was friendly and knowledgeable when I called about a confusing instruction in the user's guide. Downloading images to a computer by USB cable in extremely quick using the supplied Camera Window software, and incredibly convenient (if a little slower) using the built in wireless capability of the camera. Canon Image Gateway software links easily with the camera to upload images to web-based albums for archiving or sharing. In short, I really like this camera and recommend it. Note added after 8 months of use: the resolution color and sharpness of the original images captured by this camera are perfect for enhancement in Photoshop, GIMP or other image software. If you enjoy working with images on a computer to bring out the picture within a picture, this camera may be for you. if is excellent for me for this reason.

Well I didn’t order the HS A because I didn’t want that model, the order shows ELPH 360 HS It’s a nice camera it wasn’t for me but my daughter wanted it for her birthday. What’s nice is it came with a 64 micro SD card which was nice. I would use this vendor. Oh and I was able to register for the canon warranty…..great buy

Just came back from a trip where I used this camera and an iPhone. 1. The Canon telephoto lens is much better than the iPhone. No comparison. This is the primary reason I purchased it. 2. This camera was inadequate in low light conditions. I took photos of the interior of a cathedral, and they are blurry and out of focus. The iPhone images were brilliant. 3. Having this camera saved my iPhone battery while traveling. Plus, it's handy. 4. I haven't wrestled with transferring photos via wi-fi. I just downloaded the card to the iPhone/Ipad. Easy. 5. A good camera to have around, knowing its pluses and minuses. Addendum: I finally tried the wi-fi download with an iPhone. It was relatively easy. With a little practice it should be a breeze. Prompts on both devices move it along. BTW, there is a software update (7/23) for image.canon that you will have to get from the Canon site.

I bought this little camera to use on our vacation, my wife finds our Nikon DSLR too complicated and cumbersome to travel with. We wanted a reasonably good point and shoot for the trip. This little camera was fantastic! It is loaded with features you usually only see in a DSLR or bridge type camera and is 1/3 the price at least. I am actually going to set all 4 of my cameras up side by side to take a picture and compare them side by side just because i would almost be w that this little canon elph would at least perform as well if not better than my other dslr and bridge cameras. It’s a very capable little camera with enough manual control to keep me enjoying it and the point and shoot capability to make it fun for my wife to enjoy. I would highly recommend it for travelling light and still having a great camera at the ready.

El pedido me llego super rapido, antes de la fecha estipulada, perfecto. la camara es de excelente calidad, facil de utilizar. lo que no me gusto es que el instructivo es muy pobre y no explica claramente. La forma de pasar por wi-fi las fotos de la camara al ordenador es un verdadero calvario, tarde como una semana pegado investigando y picandole a la camara para poder lograrlo. por fin lo logre, pero aun encuentro complicado ese proceso. Las fotos la transfiere rapido, pero los videos se tarda muchisimo en hacerlo.

My last three cameras have been Canon pocket cameras. They take great photos and they are light and easy to carry. I take pictures pretty much every day and my camera is always near me. This model has 12X magnification which is considerably better quality than the 10X model. My SIL owns the 10X model and I really noticed the difference when I used hers. These cameras can take a beating. I dropped my first one (neither of them were this exact model) on marble floors at the Vatican. The second one got dropped by quite a height on to a hard floor when I ask a waiter to take a photo of a group of us at a restaurant. I love that this model has a few special effects settings. For the price...if you want a good quality camera to use in everyday situations....this is the one you want.

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Muy buena me encantó el color y todo funciona excelente vuena calidad y buen precio para cámara digital muy buena marca