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quality, including a redesigned lens and a
newly developed passive autofocus system. Additional features include a
2.3x zoom, spot metering, self-timer, and a five-mode flash with red-eye
reduction.
A lithium CR123A battery provides power, and the camera uses APS film, a
format jointly developed by five leading photo companies in 1996. The APS
format is designed to take advantage of a number of technological advances
developed in the decades since the introduction of 35mm film. Here are the
main advantages to the APS format:
Size and convenience: An APS cartridge is smaller than 35mm, and the film
is completely enclosed, which simplifies film loading.
Midroll rewind: Many cameras let you switch film midroll, allowing you to
shoot in both color and black and white. Each roll has an indicator on top
that lets you know if the film inside is unused, partially exposed,
totally exposed, or developed. After developing, the negatives remain
inside the cartridge for protection and long-term storage.
Three print sizes: Most APS cameras let you choose from three proportions
for your prints--"classic," which is a 3:2 ratio like 35mm; "HDTV," which
is a 16:9 wide-screen format, and "panoramic," which is a long 3:1 print.
Magnetic information storage: The film is coated with a magnetic layer
much like a videotape. This layer can store information from the camera
that can be used during developing and printing to make the best possible
prints. This also means that photo time and date information can be
printed on the back of each picture instead of the front.
The two biggest drawbacks to the format are size and availability. The
negative is approximately half the size of 35mm, so each photo has less
detail than an equivalent 35mm negative. This can result in pictures that
look grainy, especially when enlarged. Though the format is popular, it's
still relatively new, so the film can be harder to find than 35mm film and
developing may be slightly more expensive.
Product Description
Don't let its cool, ultra-compact exterior fool you. The Canon ELPH Z3
advanced photo system (APS) camera produces consistently great photos in
almost any lighting condition. Features a 2.3x zoom 23.5-54mm lens,
3-point smart autofocus and a built-in Light Guide flash with red-eye
reduction. A large, easy-to-read, EL-illuminated LCD data panel shows
modes and shooting options. Print Quality improvement and 3 print size
selection helps you get the results you want. Drop-in loading, mid-roll
change and caption/date imprinting. Camera shell made of durable,
lightweight aluminum alloy. Comes with camera case and APS film. Uses a 3V
lithium CR-2 battery, included. No. ELPH Z3, Imported. 2Hx4Wx1-1/3D".
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Product Reviews:
Yes, Sir, that's my baby!, June 8, 2002
Reviewer: Victoria Tarrani
This compact camera is easy to carry around, and I just drop into my purse
so that I can snap pictures anywhere. I love photography, but one of my
bad habits is succumbing to the creative need of insatiable picture taking
-- and then not developing the rolls of film.
I have another APS camera with 10x zoom, but it is not lightweight, and
partially used rolls of films hide inside. What I love about the APS-format
is the ability to take a roll of film out of one camera and insert it into
another, even if some pictures are already on the film. So, I can check
whether film is used or not, quite easily with the automatic film loading
and advance features
APS-format also lets me set the coverage of the camera in three frame
types. One is focused on center object without much background. Next is
for group shots that elongate the lens area slightly more. The panoramic
view is a large rectangular coverage. The self-timer function means that I
also get to be in the picture. It seems that I was in very few family
photos because I was always the one behind the camera; now I am a
participant.
One of the pictures I took in this format is of my niece at her wedding as
she danced with and kissed her new husband. It is a striking photograph
because it is focused on them, and you see the floor, decorations,
lighting, and can feel the dance and their movements to get a true
impression of this moment.
Generally, I forget when I took a picture unless it is coded on the photo,
especially since I may let the film sit in a camera too long. This
excellent feature and stays on time and date.
Because I love this little Elph I give it 5 stars, and wish you great
success with your photography as well.
Victoria Tarrani
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it's alright, November 13,
2005
Reviewer: T. Allen "picture girl"
I have had this camera for a few months now and while taking pictures it
all of a sudden, it froze on me and now it is useless. I probably will
have to pay more for fixing it than it is worth. I would definitely invest
in a different camera.
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Problem with film loading
compartment!, December 23, 2004
Reviewer: S. Davies "Philly Sean"
I received this camera as a gift in June 2003 and used it maybe 10 times
over the course of a year. Then all of a sudden the "EASY" APS loading
dock started to get very fussy. After about a month of playing to get the
film loaded, the camera stoppped letting the film out of the compartment!
It's broke and I can't get it working! I took it to the Camera Shop and
they said it would cost $110.00 to fix it! Forget it! I'm going back to
35MM - the film is cheaper and it cost a lot less to get developed. How
much easier was the APS after all?
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