Customer Reviews

Canon Elph LT 260 Zoom APS Camera

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Investing in the Canon Elph LT 260 camera was a great decision for me! This camera takes great pictures, the detail and color is amazing. Its small size allows me to take it everywhere, and its tough frame and included carrying case keep me from worrying about it getting knocked around or broken. Also, the auto-focus and 2x zoom lens are just enough for me, the "casual" photographer, who uses a camera to capture special occasions, to bring along on trips, or to just have around for the occasional photo opportunity. If you are a serious photographer, this is probably not the camera for your master shots, but I would still recommend it as a fun, bump-around type of camera that everyone can use and depend on for great shots. I took this camera on a trip to Europe, and the panoramic feature was indispensable for some of the landscapes and views I saw, and the classic snapshot was great for capturing smaller details and pics of my traveling companions - I was thrilled with the pictures when I got them back. Again, the small size made it so easy to carry each day. Also, I bought this camera as a gift for my mom a couple of months ago, and she loves it as well - the drop-in film loading was her favorite feature since she'd always had trouble loading her older, traditional 35mm, and she's also enjoying the APS options. My dad has a little trouble with its small size, though, since the buttons are tiny and his bigger fingers and hands get in the way, so that's also something to think about. One other thing that is sometimes a little difficult is the pop-up flash, which can get caught on things, etc, but it's a minor thing, just something to pay attention to when you use the camera. All in all, this is a great camera, and I think the price is a bargain for all of the features and ease of use that come along with it. I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a take-anywhere camera that offers lots of versatility and guarantees great shots.

One of the main reasons I first started to look into the Elph collection is that I needed a new camera, and the Elph was small enough to fit in all the places I like to keep my camera's in. Second, the amount of features was overwhelming; 2x zoom, four flash modes, drop in film, a timer, messege imprenting, date and time imprenting, and mid-roll change. After I had looked at it a little more, I decided to buy it. And, it was one of the less expensive Elph's. The camera works great, and the three different types of picture shapes (Paneramic, HDTV, and Classic) make taking pictures even easier. If you are considering buying a new camera, take a look at the Elph LT 260.

I'm consistantly amazed at what Canon can pack into such a small package. I took a Canon Elph Jr. with me to Rome in the fall of 1999, and the pictures it took are spectacular. This camera has the 2x zoom feature, but otherwise it's very similar. The APS photosystem is easy to use, and the index prints and negatives that stay in the canister are godsends for those of us who are less organized than some. I was particularly struck by the clarity of the photos, the richness of the colours, and the ease of use of the camera. While the 24mm APS format is smaller than the 35mm standard film, the resolution is still excellent. Far better than any digital camera under $1000. One of the most useful characteristics is the tiny size. No one believes this is a film camera when I show it to them. And because it fits anywhere, I take it with me in my napsack and shoot photos of anything I find interesting. (I think my friends have come to curse this feature!) Paired with a $100 flatbed scanner to scan photos for your web page, or to send via email, I think the Elphs offer a far better bargain than any digital camera or film camera available today.

I bought this camera because my old Kodak Advantix stopped working. I loved the size and style of the Elph, but everytime I took a close-up photo, the camera defaulted to panoramic size. At first I thought the camera was defective, so I exchanged it for another one, and the same thing kept happening. I asked the developer, and they said it has nothing to do with the developing process. I am not sure if this is true or not, and Canon doesn't mention this default factor in the manual. After wasting several rolls of film, I finally returned the Elph and got another Kodak Advantix camera. The pictures that did develop normally were sharp and clear however, and I would have liked to keep the Elph if not for the unpredictability of the sizes that came out.

I bought this camera for my hiking trip in New Zealand earlier this year. I was extremely pleased with it. It's small and convenient, and the pictures it took came out breathtaking! The flash is quite strong: this camera took great night pictures, even where other cameras failed! I also took pictures from airplains, through the glass, and most photos came out very good. Some (not all!) panoramic pictures aren't as sharp as one would ideally hope, but it also depended on how much I zoomed in. For those of you who are unsure whether the zoom feature is necessary, believe me, it is! The camera is very small, stylish and light, and everyone thinks it's a digital. Changing film was a breeze. I used this camera in some rugged conditions in the mountains, and it withstood the test. I wouldn't recommend using it when it rains, though; I don't think it's waterproof. The only thing I wasn't happy about was the fact that the cord attached to the camera was too short to put aroung my neck. This inconvenience can be easily overcome, though. (Also, I recommend using Kodak APS film and developing it at Kodak, using Perfect Touch.) All in all, a great camera, highly recommended, especially for scenic trips where you need to use the Panoramic viewer: you will be amazed at the quality of the pictures!

The camera has the virtues and vices of the APS system--It is small and convenient to carry, has multiple picture size options, and is easy to use. But I am very unhappy with the picture quality compared with my ELPH LT Sport. The pictures are a bit blurry in comparison. It may matter to some that when you remove a film cartridge, the roll is set to "exposed", so you can't switch film speeds without sacrificing the remaining shots on the roll being removed. Not an awful camera, but not the best. I purchased this camera to replace my stolen ELPH 370, and am less satisfied with it than with my older camera.

I would suggest this camera to anyone who wants a reasonable camera that takes wonderful pictures. I got this camera as a gift a few years ago, and have yet to take a picture that does not turn out perfect. (I do however suggest always using 400 speed film.) I have bought a few of this camera for gifts, and plan do buy more for this Christmas season. I have also talked other friends and relatives into buying this for their use! This is a great camera for a great value!

Whilst not quite a point and shoot product this camera is intuitive to use and delivers an almost infinite variety of choice by varying format and focus.
Somewhat larger and heavier than the basic ELPH LT, it is nonetheless small, rugged and totally reliable indoor or out at any time of day or night from southern Africa to Canada.
My first time using the camera I was somewhat intigued by the way the flash and motorised zoom lens popped in and out, but I was soon accustomed to this.
Pictures have been uniformly excellent, allowing for operator error.
If you wish for a camera which will give you the reward for a little care in composing a shot, then buy this one with total confidence.

I love my Elph! After shooting five rolls of film in Scotland I am very pleased. The pics are clear and bright and I can carry the camera in my shirt pocket. The controls are fairly simple to use and the zoom is a nice feature.

This is the first camera that I have ever owned, and love it! I took it on my vacation to Florida and it captured the sunsets, beaches, architecture, and everything else with amazing clarity and color. It is easy to use and very lightweight. I highly recommend buying this camera. The only thing negative I have to say about it is that my finger has shown up in the top corner of some of my pictures, although this is most likely a user error more than design flaw.