1. 3.5-inch LCD with Touch Panel Technology; customization of touch screen icons and touch AF/AE
2. 14.1-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 16.5 x 23.4 inches
3. 24mm ultra wide-angle lens; 5x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
4. 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
5. Smart AUTO will intelligently selecting from 22 predefined settings; scene modes such as Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect

Editorial Review :

Touch. It's always been the heart of communication. Simply put your finger to the brilliant 3.5-inch wide PureColor System Touch Panel LCD screen, and the versatile excellence of the Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Digital ELPH is at your command. Naturally, a camera this smart and intuitive knows a few things about style. Color gleams, while smooth curves reveal a definite edge. Touch the future! Maximum Aperture f/2.8 (W) - f/5.9 (T) ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Shooting Modes Auto, P, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Smart Shutter, Low Light, Color Accent, Color Swap, Fisheye Effect, Miniature Effect, Creative Light Effect, Beach, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Long Shutter, Movie Storage Media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus Card, HC MMCplus Card In the box - PowerShot SD3500 IS Digital ELPH Body Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-6L Battery Charger CB-2LY Wrist Strap WS-DC10 Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400 Unit Dimensions - 3.91 W x 0.87 H x 0.87 D, Weight - 5.64 oz. (including batteries & memory card)

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1. 10.0 megapixels and 3.3x optical zoom make picture taking a snap
2. Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 13 predefined shooting situations; Low Light mode enables great shots in dim lighting
3. Large, clear 2.5-inch LCD
4. AA battery power enables you to easily power up on the go
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

With its streamlined silhouette and smoothly-curved edges, the Canon PowerShot A490 has the compact sophistication and relaxed simplicity that make it a natural for beginners and everyone else who craves style and convenience. The 10.0-megapixel resolution and 3.3x optical zoom make it easy to capture the action in dazzling color and brilliant detail. The DIGIC III Image processor keeps it all looking sharp. A bright, bold 2.5-inch LCD makes shooting and playback a genuine pleasure.Affordable, easy and fun, the PowerShot A490 uses Canon know-how to let everyone take great 10.0-megapixel photos. Its compact, lightweight design slips easily into any pocket.

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1. 10-megapixel image sensor captures enough detail for photo-quality 13 x 19-inch prints
2. 4x optical image-stabilized zoom lens
3. DIGIC III Image Processor with Genuine Canon Face Detection
4. 2.5-inch LCD and optical viewfinder; Motion Detection technology
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

The sleek design of the PowerShot A1000 IS is as refreshing as a breath of fresh air. Better still, its highendfeatures make everything simple: theres the 10.0-megapixel resolution and powerful 4x optical zoomlens with Optical Image Stabilizer for sharpness along the full zoom range. A DIGIC III Image Processorwith Canon Face Detection automatically lets every face stand out. Easy Mode and Easy Playback makethis camera a marvel of simplicity. With a bright 2.5-inch LCD, its available in four two-toned colors.

Customer Review :

GREAT Camera But S.L.O.W.

Just a Quick point to make -I have 3 cameras for different uses, this is my party camera, but unfortunatley it takes too long to recover after it takes a picture using the flash REGARDLESS of the type/brand AA batteries I use.

So will have to hunt for a quicker recovering camera.

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Battery shorting

Six months after purchase, the battery began shorting- meaning new batteries would last less than one hour in the camera.
I sent it in for repairs and it worked fine for about a month or so.
It began shorting again, so I returned it a second time.
The lab was unable to duplicate the problem and therefore I was not entitled to a refund or a replacement.
The camera is still under warranty at this time but this is of no use to me.

I am extremely disappointed with Cannon's customer service.

I will not be purchasing another cannon based on my customer service experience.

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Very good compromise camera

Our old 5mp Kodak died and we needed a replacement. Since I do a lot of hiking I needed a camera with a viewfinder (for shots in bright sunlight) while my wife just wanted something small and easy to use. The 2.5" screen is just large enough to satisfy her needs while the viewfinder (although it only renders 78% of the picture) allows me to frame shots in the bright outdoors. Its versatile with a program mode that gives you some measure of control (not bad for a camera at this level) but has an adaquate auto mode. Picture quality is not outstanding but more than adequate. Indoor pictures can be tricky on automatic mode where it has a tendency to want to use a higher ISO than it should. Forcing an ISO of 200 or less on the Program mode helps a lot. Buttons and menu are fairly easy to get used to. At 4x it has a slightly longer zoom than many others in its class. It feels good in the hand. Consumer Reports liked it better than the 12 MP successor, the A1100. All in all its a very nice under $200 camera.

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camera lens got stuck after 1 year

Just one year after we bought this camera we were taking a picture and suddenly the lens got stuck in extended position. We had just taken a picture a minute before, then this happened. The camera doesn't work anymore, it makes some noises like trying to move the lens, but it doesn't do anything. I found similar complaints about this and other Canons in the web after searching for the error message "lens error" or "stuck lens".

Other than that it was a so-so camera while it worked, slow to recharge after a flash (using alkaline batteries). The focus wasn't too great (even with the image stabilization feature) and the colors were not as vivid as a Panasonic that we had before.

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After 1 Year fell apart

I got this camera in January of 2009. And I LOVED it! Took fantastic pictures (good enough to sell - I'm a photographer with many cameras) portable and the battery lasted a long time. BUT at the beginning of February all of a sudden I'd put batteries in and they would last about an hour. Next thing I know I pull it out of it's case and the silver button on top flipped off on the street and I couldn't find it. It still worked, however. Now when I put new batteries in they last about 3 or 4 pictures and then are drained. It's over a year, so warranty is shot. It makes me so sad. I loved this little camera. Now I'm leery of getting another little canon.

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1. 10.0-megapixel resolution for high-quality printing and flexibility when editing
2. 20x optical zoom, wide-angle lens and Optical Image Stabilizer; improved speed and quiet zooming
3. 2.5-inch Vari-angle LCD; DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection
4. MovieSnap mode lets you capture high-resolution still images while shooting a movie
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards

Editorial Review :

Whether the action is fast or slow, close up or far away, you’ll always get the shot you want with the PowerShot SX10 IS. This camera puts you on the cutting edge of advanced technology, with an incredibly powerful 20x optical zoom, 10-megapixel resolution, and new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for high-performance face and motion detection.

Customer Review :

I Chose The SX10 Over The Newer SX20

I bought this camera from Amazon in August of 2009. A few weeks later, Canon released the newer version (SX20), so I still had the option of keeping the SX10 or returning it to Amazon for the SX20. After researching the SX20, I decided to keep the SX10, and I'm glad I did. The main reason is that most of the "experts" out there who tested both cameras claim that the SX10 has slightly better image quality, and that was important to me. I know that the SX10 has a "Super Fine" image quality setting, while the newer SX20 can only go as high as a "Fine" setting. The SX10 comes with a full printed manual, while the SX20 does not, and the SX10 has a voice recording option, something they left off the new SX20.

Before I purchased the SX10, I was searching for a digital camera that had a lot of zoom, took decent photos, and shot good quality video with excellent sound. Well, this camera has lots of zoom (20X), good for taking shots of wildlife. The video is very good, and the stereo sound is far, far better than my older point and shoot camera. No need for me to buy a separate camcorder. The photo image quality is OK, but not spectacular. Some photos have "noise", but I keep reminding myself that this is NOT a thousand dollar SLR camera, so I don't expect perfection.

For those people who are not camera geeks, this camera will serve you well in Auto setting, but I advise everyone to read the instruction manual and play around with the many manual settings, as there are lots of fun things you will discover, and you will be able to take better photos as well.

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Great Zoom. Poor video function.

I purchased this camera because I had a Canon with a flip out LCD screen previously and loved it. This camera at the time, was the only one I could find with this similar feature. I love being able to fold out the LCD and hold the camera over my head or down by my knees and see what I am photographing. The zoom is awesome! However the video although pretty good in quality (as good or better than my camcorder) has focusing glitches. It goes in and out of focus while recording (annoying!). I suppose it could be the operator and not the camera as I am not a professional photographer nor videographer, but since it appears to be a camera for the novice it should not be this complicated to shoot 'in-focus' video in auto mode. The pics are great and the other features work fine enough for me. The video issue is the only disappointing part as I am tired of hauling along two cameras on trips and special occasions.

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Great Camera for the price

I really enjoy this camera. I still have a lot to learn on it. I wasn't ready to get a SLR camera yet so that will be my next purchase after I decide to take my photography to another level. It is a little on the bulkier side, but it doesn't bother me. I would recommend this camera if someone is just looking for a really nice point and shoot camera that is a step before the SLR.

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Great camera if you want a little more than simple point and shoot

This is my first digital camera (besides borrowing my mom's compact point-and-shoot) and so far I love it. I wanted a camera that would be able to take decent macro shots but could not afford a DSLR with macro lens. The SuperMacro setting on the Canon PowerShot SX10 works nicely for what I need (after I figured out that you need to set the camera into manual mode to use it). I'm impressed with the zoom as well. I've taken pictures of the moon that people won't believe I've taken without a telescope just using the zoom on the camera. I've read a few complaints about grainy pictures, but I find with using sufficient light, low ISO setting and manual mode this isn't really an issue. I take most of my pictures in manual mode and love fiddling around with the settings. I've been able to get a few surprisingly good bokeh shots as well using the zoom and/or macro settings.

The only complaints I would have might be that it's too easy to accidentally press a button on the back of the camera when holding it, thus changing your settings in the middle of trying to take a picture. I've annoyed myself doing that on multiple occasions. I wished the manual focus would work a little better - it's sometimes challenging to get it right and it's a bit hit and miss. Most of the time, the auto focus and focus lock work fine for what I want to do though. And on the SuperMacro setting, it can be tricky to get the lighting right without casting a lens shadow on your subject, but I suspect that's probably an issue with all macro photography and I wouldn't hold that against the camera. If I could add something to the camera to make it better, I would suggest a thread to add filters etc and put the lens cap on a strap so it can't get lost. I know there are adapters and alternate lens caps available, but it would be nice not to have to purchase those extra.

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why so much hype?

for average to low usage: don't buy. i like to take pictures on my trips (national and state parks), family, in and out... sorry, i do not understand the extremely good ratings on canon cameras (i own also a little compact SD1200IS) particularly this model..
cons:
-low light pictures are grainy, very grainy.
-the colors are a bit saturated for my taste.
-the auto-focus is slow and kind of unreliable. it grabs what you do not want to focus on ...
-you can not put a filter to the lens (mainly to protect the lens from scratches ... basics)
-it drains batteries faster than expected, much faster. it even drains the batteries when it is off for a week or so: unbelievable.
-there is no monitor of battery charge on the screen ... when the batteries die, the camera shuts down with no warning! even the small cheap compact cameras have that feature!
-4 AA batteries make the camera heavy.
-many 'push buttons' placed almost randomly all over the right side of the body that make little sense unless you master the manual perfectly.
-no on-screen display of the beginning of a self-timed shot makes it awkward to use (many, if not all, small cameras have front and back warnings that the timer started).
-the x20 zoom is useless if you do not have a tripod.
-zooming in and out is too sensitive. it is difficult to set.
-the software menus are cumbersome to my taste (i've used kodak, panasonic, samsung, nikon so it is fair to make the statement).
-esthetically, and that's my personal taste, the body looks big and unrefined. we passed the 2,000s 10 years ago ... some re-design would not hurt (ie look at panasonic, nikon).
pros:
there are many 'pros' already described by other reviewers.

in summary, what's the hype with canon? digital cameras perform in general good nowadays so i think we need to think more about ergonomics, user friendly software, battery life and forget about 'the brand hype' that obviously canon benefits from. i understand that a low review will not do 'anything' on the average star of the product ... it is the review that counts: i hope it is of any help.

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1. Powerful 14x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; improved Dynamic mode for enhanced image stabilization
2. 14.1-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 16.5 x 23.4 inches
3. 28mm wide-angle lens; 3.0-inch wide PureColor System LCD
4. HD shooting capability at 720p with stereo sound plus HDMI output
5. DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology; new scene modes

Editorial Review :

Decidedly slim and sleekly refined, the PowerShot SX210 IS packs a feature set that reads like a wish list. The 14.1 Megapixel CCD joins a 14x 28mm Wide-Angle Zoom for imaging power to spare. Frame your shots in the bright 3.0-inch widescreen PureColor System LCD, with the Low Light mode for sharp images in dimly-lit situations. It also captures stunning HD movies with Dynamic mode for enhanced image stabilization when shooting movies using wide-angle settings. Capture smooth HD video (720p) with stereo sound for a truly natural, high-quality HD experience. The PowerShot SX210 IS not only goes wherever you do, but takes your photography and video to a whole new place, too.

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