1. 3.0-inch wide touch-panel PureColor System LCD; updated Active Display for quickly switching between images with a shake of the camera
2. Capture 720p HD movies; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
3. 5x optical zoom with ultra-wide 24mm lens, plus Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer; 12 megapixels for amazing resolution and editing
4. Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Canon's iconic ELPH has always been a show-off, with the looks and smarts that make you want to carry it out in the open for everyone to see. The PowerShot SD980 IS takes the concept even further with Canon's first-ever touch panel interface. The camera that invented sleek and slim is equipped with a huge 3-inch PureColor System LCD screen that responds to your touch, delivering operation that's as natural and intuitive as cutting-edge technology should be.Just touch your finger to the huge 3.0-inch PureColor System LCD panel and the PowerShot SD980 IS responds - creating a fun, natural interface that's just the way you want to interact with technology now. When shooting, you can choose an AF point, select a shooting mode, operate the flash, set exposure compensation and more. Playback functions are also performed at your touch: switch between images, scroll display, magnify a portion of an image and control movie playback.

Customer Review :

Least Favorite Canon PowerShot

I certainly agree with the reviewers who have been saying the SD980IS produces fine pictures, but not in automatic mode. However, my review is less forgiving. If I buy a PowerShot, I expect it to perform well in ALL modes. I typically prefer to shoot in the manual modes, but there are times when I really like to go fully automatic and not think about settings.

I kept hoping there would be some type of firmware update that would tweak the settings in the automatic mode, but none have been produced yet. In auto mode, the picture quality is the lowest I've seen for any PowerShot, 8MP or greater. I tend to upgrade my pocket camera every year. I don't know if it is something unique to the sensor used in this camera or is a firmware issue.

I've traded my SD980IS for the Canon Powershot SD990IS 14.7MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver). I was worried, because I was afraid it was an issue with the DIGIC 4 technology, but the pictures with the SD990IS are great in ALL modes.

However, the touchscreen features of the 980IS are fun to use and I like the ease for using the focus features it allows. Intuitive. Also, the VIDEO quality is excellent. Would like to combine the touchscreen features of the SD980IS with the picture quality of the SD990IS.

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Great camera

My wife and I were looking for an inexspensive digital with at least 12MP. This camera is amazing. Loaded with features and picture quality is outstanding. Would definitely recommend. Great value!!

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What an upgrade !!

My last digital camera was a Canon Power Shot SD550 digital elph. I decided to buy a new camera for my trip to Costa Rica. after investigation I chose the Canon Power Shot SD980 IS. It was perfect for this trip. The touch screen makes it easy and fast to use in all types of settings. Anyone who has used an iphone will have no problem using this camera. It is small enough to fit in your pocket yet takes beautiful pictures for an amateur photographer. You can take pictures in bright light as well as almost darkness. The battery has a long life. It is easily charged. It is a perfect little camera.

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I love this camera!

This is my 3rd Canon compact camera. This camera has so many more features than the other versions I have had. I love the touch screen features. It makes using the camera much easier and faster when you need to change a setting.

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Nice package but poor usability should make you think twice

I bought this camera hoping for nice general use and was disappointed by some fundamental shortcomings
The camera does well in well lit conditions or indoors at wide zoom levels. The features and touch screen works well after you get used to them
Indoors at more than half zoom and the camera struggles. The slow lens speed and small flash don't measure up to adequate performance
The 720p video is awesome, however be advised that you can not rotate wide screen movies if you take them portrait versus landscape format
Also, the camera does not provide a full owners manual - only an electronic one. This slows down the ability to get familiar with it.
Bottom line, if you need portability this is a good choice. If you need performance indoors forget it
In conclusion, I would recommend this only as a second camera to one that does better at any decent zoom settings and indoors

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1. 10-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 19-inch prints
2. 6x optical image-stabilized zoom lens
3. DIGIC III Image Processor with Genuine Canon Face Detection
4. 3.0-inch LCD screen; Motion Detection technology and Red-eye Correction
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Inside its sleek, pared down design, the top-of-the-line PowerShot A2000 IS is packed with easy-to-usefeatures. Youve got a 10.0-megapixel resolution and a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer forbig, beautiful prints and superb stability. To keep subjects looking their best, the DIGIC III ImageProcessor with Canon Face Detection handles the technical details -- automatically. Easy Mode allowsyou to concentrate on your scene, while Easy Playback lets you screen your images on a super-sized 3.0-inch LCD.

Customer Review :

OUTSTANDING Price/Value Ratio !!!!

Every day they make them more affordable and with more high end features, you can't go wrong with CANON

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Love this camera

I love my Canon Powershot A2000IS! I like it so much that we are now on our third one. The previous two cameras met an early demise having nothing to do with the camera quality...that is unless you count dog chewing resistance as a ratable quality.

I/we are not professional, advanced amateurs or otherwise photographers aspiring to be the next Ansel Adams of the pocket camera class. Therefore, this camera has done everything we have asked, keeping in mind that it isn't a digital SLR. We have taken it hiking, which is convenient because it fits nicely in a pocket and is quite durable. As for the battery life, we use lithium batteries and they last many times longer than the standard alkaline batteries, even when using the flash. I put in an 8 GB memory card and have an essentially unlimited number of pictures along with more than 30-minutes of video time. The picture quality is fantastic.

The only reason I didn't grade this camera as 5 stars is due to the fact that at times it does have a longer than desired recovery time after taking a flash, and the 3-inch display can be a bit challenging to see when outdoors in bright sunlight. I am not sure what is going on inside the camera but at times it will take several seconds after taking a photo before the camera is ready to take the next. This happens very infrequently and has not been a big problem.

Overall I would buy this camera again...and have.

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Only 1 'Real' Negative With It

I've owned and used a few other Canon point and shoot cameras. Also own a nice Canon D-SLR. Recently bought the A2000 for leisure use after looking at every other Canon point and shoot within the price range.

Here are the PROS and CONS that I've found so far;

PROS:
- Not too small, not too big. Can still fit in a (guys) pocket pretty easily.
- LARGE screen. 3" is great! Most have 2.5"
- Picture quality. This should be about the most important thing right?!
- Ease of use.
- 6x Optical Zoom. Most cameras are only 3-4x Optical Zoom.

CONS:
#1 CON - LONG delay between pictures. This may mean you miss a pic or two at times....eek!
- Some smaller cameras out there...if that's what you're looking for.
- Using the screen all the time means it's using your batteries quicker (vs. a viewfinder on other cameras)
- Uses 2 AA batteries???...personally this doesn't bother me because I don't have to worry about every buying one of those expensive batteries that come with most other point and shoot cameras down the road. I just bought 4 rechargables and now I'll have battery backups all the time and for A LOT less than the cost of the other batteries.

BOTTOM LINE: Go to the store and take a picture or two with the camera. If the delay between picture taking doesn't bother you and it seems like what you're looking for....buy it. It's really a nice camera for the money besides the delay issue.

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Great camera for multi use and video

Canon Powershot A2000IS 10MP Digital Camera

I have been using this camera for my video review and it works as good as most video cameras.

Check out the quality on the review of the Camp Chef SPG-90B Big Gas 3 Sports Grill, Black/Red

I used quality of video to medium to fit the size standards on Amazon.


PROS: Great video quality
Easy to use
Easy to change functions and formats
Uses SD card which are super cheap
No shutter lag, way faster than my HP or Nikon
fits great in my hands

CONS: Battery life is average
small on/off button is hard to push

Overall: Buy one for anyone who needs a good camera for moving objects and doesn't want to buy a separate video camera. I use it on a tripod or just on the fly.

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Chef Kurt fishgriller



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Good camera for in-between folks

I bought this little guy a year ago because of the 6x optical zoom. As always, Canon makes excellent products that produce excellent quality photos. This camera gave me what the smaller Elf series cameras didn't - lots of optical zoom! It has an "easy mode" that was way too basic so I never used it, as well as an Auto mode and special Program mode. Because I don't like the way flash makes photos look, I would set my P mode to a high ISO and turn off the Flash. Of course, the pictures came out granier the higher I made the ISO, but that's to be expected. I preferred it over having to deal with overexposed camera flashes (I think most compact cameras, at least, produce photos that are overexposed when using flash).

Sadly, I broke it from what I consider a minor drop to the thinly carpeted floor. The body near the shutter button got a crack in it which caused the zoom-out, power button, and flash to stop working. FORTUNATELY I had purchased the accidental damage from handling coverage from the site where I bought the camera (D3LL) and they are sending me a refund. I will not re-purchase this camera, instead I want to try one thats either bigger or smaller, this guy is kind of a hybrid child of sorts, not as easy in the hands as an Elf or a bigger SLR-style camera.

Who is this good for?
Someone who...
-Wants more zoom
-Wants more features to tinker with
-Not for super professional photography enthusiasts (just invest in a super camera)

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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 6x optical zoom lens and Optical Image Stabilizer
3. 3.0-inch LCD screen; DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology
4. Uses 2 AA-size batteries
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Editorial Review :

Your creativity knows no limits with the sleek, compact PowerShot A2100 IS. Engineered with 12.1-megapixel of resolution and a 6x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer, you'll get the awesome image quality you've always dreamed of. The bold, bright, super sized 3.0-inch LCD offers a clear view of everything. Evolved Face Detection technology and Face Detection Self-timer give you the control when shooting moving subjects and group self-portraits. Smart Auto makes getting great shots astonishingly easy.

Customer Review :

Easily zoom in for the great pics

Purchased this camera for its size, 6X optical zoom, Canon quality and AA battery power in that order. I have not been disappointed.

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my review

i think this is a really nice camera but i was under the impression with the high megapixles it would take much better pictures and i would be blown away with the quality...im not impressed. but for simple everyday use its great

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Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Digital Camera

Excellent product. Has a solid feel to it... much more so than previous Canon point-and-shoot digital cameras we have owned. Has more features than we will ever use. Picture quality is awesome!

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Great Camera at a Great Price

For an entry level camera, 12MP and 6X zoom can't be beat. Add the 3 inch LCD and you've got one great camera. One easilly overlooked attribute is the fact that this cam takes 2 AA batteries and appears stingy with power usage, given the above features. We had an older model that chewed through 4 AAs like candy. Great camera... on the higher end of entry-level but worth the price.

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Great camera, once you learn some tricks

I bought this camera because my Sony had defective electronics that weren't worth fixing. I'm very glad I bought this camera. It was reasonably priced and had standard AA Nickel metal hydrate batteries, instead of a special propriatery battery and memory card, like the Sony. I was very interested in the image stabilization feature, as I can no longer hand-hold a camera steady enough to prevent blurring. Although the manual settings are not complete, one can tweak some of the features to allow for full manual operation. I took a great photo of the full moon, with a tripod, and I was able to tweak the settings into an exceptionally clear photo.

Yes the camera is a little bulky, but having standard AA batteries is worth the inconvenience. Getting the 8GB HCSD card, with a reader, was a great deal. I like the feature of creating a folder for each month. I never directly download pictures via the camera because of the slow speed. I only download via the card reader and Windows Explorer, which is very fast. I like the 3" large screen.

A great camera that I highly recommend, provided you take the time to experiment and tweak the settings. Taking time exposure with a tripod and the shutter delay allows me to take great pictures, just like my old Canon AE-1.

Obviously, I would prefer a digital SLR, but for the cost, this camera was well worth it. I have learned that it is not worth it to invest heavily in an expensive camera since the technology curve is so steep that the camera becomes obsolete so quickly. An extended warranty is worthless, because most electronics will fail within the first year. After that, it is unlikely to have problems (except with a Sony) for quite a while. When the camera finally dies, it would not be worth fixing, but rather buy a new camera with the latest technology features.

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1. 28mm wide-angle lens; 4x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer
2. Smart AUTO mode intelligently selects from 18 predefined settings
3. 12.1-megapixel resolution allows you to print large size images with clarity and detail
4. Clear 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD
5. Shoot in Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations

Editorial Review :

It's all about the power of contrast. Color that defies convention. Sleek, gentle curves that merge art and technology into a camera designed to inspire. The PowerShot SD1300 IS Digital ELPH camera captures your world as much as it expresses your originality, with bold innovations that include remarkable Low Light performance. Everything looks right. Hold it...and everything feels right, too. With 12.1 Megapixel resolution it makes it a breeze to print large size images with clarity and detail.  Capture each one of your family and friends in every shot with a 28mm Wide-Angle Lens, 4x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.  Equipped with a bright, clear 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD for taking and reviewing pictures. Smart AUTO mode intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations.Just set the Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS to Smart AUTO and you're ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture-taking every time. It's a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 18 specially defined settings. So whether you're photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you're getting dramatic, memorable images. Shoot in Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations.With an ISO of 400 - 6400, the Low Light mode takes the Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS boldly into the shadows! Now even scenes notorious for having insufficient light, such as those lit by candles, fire, or street lamp, come through in fantastic color and clarity, with less noise. You can keep the feel of the scene intact without adding additional light, so the result will be scenes with the visual accuracy, depth and clarity you expect from a Ca...

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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 4x optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle lens
3. HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
4. 2.8-inch widescreen PureColor LCD II screen; Face Detection
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Editorial Review :

Immediate gratification is the pulse of today, and the PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH with its streamlined appeal wastes no time at reminding you. "Here's a camera unlike any other." But it's the excitement of ongoing discovery - the way this camera captures the vibrant spontaneity of the world before you - that defines the lasting rewards of the PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH, and the new level of pictures and HD movies that await you.

Customer Review :

Quick shutterspeed, Brilliant picture quality

This camera does everything well. The picture quality and video quality are HD for sure. Also, the shutterspeed is nice and quick. Best of all, Amazon had by far the best price around. If it didn't we would not have bought it here. But it did so we did.

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Canon PowerShot SD960IS

I am doing the review, but my wife is the primary user. I have also used it several times.

I like it. Not sure what else to say.

It takes good photos. Haven't tried the video feature yet. Battery life is long.

Has some pretty cool features that I have not even tried to use. Just point and shot.

That is all, for now.

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Very dissapointed

Pictures not sharp and poor quality. I have the old Cannon Powershot 1000 and the picture quality is much better.

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Great camera for its size and price.

Very compact yet takes great pictures. Controls sometimes difficult for big hands. Wide angle useful in small areas.

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Excellent digital point-and-shoot

My last point-and-shoot was a Canon so when the CCD started to go, I looked around and got the SD960 IS. I wanted three things, (a) compact enough to fit in a short pocket, (b) high res video capable, and (c) easy to use. This model fits the bill. Even with rather large hands, the buttons are easily accessible. Since I'm used to Canon, the menus are super easy. I grabbed two 4GB SDHC cards and two extra (generic) batteries, and everything fits in a little Case Logic case (~$6 at Staples). The 4GB cards each hold 20 minutes of DVD-quality (720p) video. I'm extremely pleased with the quality of both pictures and video. The wide screen format is excellent for both pictures and video.

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