1. Powershot G11 10 Megapixel Digital Camera
2. 4 GB Secure Digital HC Memory Card
3. Hi-Speed SD USB 2.0 Card Reader
4. Compact Deluxe Gadget Bag for Photo/Video
5. Three Piece Lens Cleaning Kit and Mini Tripod

Editorial Review :

Three Piece Lens Cleaning KitMini Tripod with Extension Legs & Tilt Head4 GB Secure Digital HC Memory Card { SDSDES-004G-G11}Compact Deluxe Gadget Bag for Photo/VideoHi-Speed SD USB 2.0 Card ReaderPowershot G11 10 Megapixel Digital Camera

Customer Review :

An Amazing Camera!!

I actually still shoot film the vast majority of the time however I purchased my mother a G-10 for her birthday last year and spent a couple weeks using the camera so I could adequately teach her how to use it. I have since borrowed it on numerous occasions and was actually about to buy my own G-10 but then I heard about the G-11 so I figured I would wait and buy the new upgraded version. I am glad I did just that. For me this camera is worth upgrading to just for the swivel LCD view screen on the back. I cant tell you how many times I have shot outdoors and was completely unable to see the LCD screen even when you shaded it with one of your hands. Adding the swivel option basically eliminates this problem. This option is so nice when shooting outdoors that I am honestly thinking about upgrading my mothers camera for this one reason alone as she doesn't have the best eyesight which means if I am having problems seeing the viewfinder, I can only imagine how hard it is for her to see it.

The next best thing I have noticed about this camera is its improved film speed ratings. I have already done a lot of testing with the G-11 and to say that they have improved the speed ratings is a huge understatement especially in the higher film speed settings. I was extremely hesitant to use a film speed over 400 with the G-10 yet I am using speeds above 800 with the G-11. Depending on the conditions your shooting in you should see anywhere from a 1.0 to 2.0 stop difference. I did some tests where the G-11 shot pictures at 800 that were basically equivalent to a 200 on the G-10. I was hoping for an improvement in this area but wasn't expecting this big of an improvement.

The next biggest improvement has to be with the auto mode. I tested the auto mode extensively with the G-10 as that was going to be the mode my mother used the most, at least out of the gate, and I was unimpressed. There were too many shooting situations to count that easily fooled the camera into shooting with settings that were less than optimal. You would still get decent results but it definitely needed improvement and they have done just that. Running the identical tests I did with the G-10 clearly showed that this camera is much better at selecting the appropriate shooting mode. Some conditions were drastic improvements. This is probably the 2nd biggest reason why I am most likely going to be upgrading my mothers camera to a G-11.

A lot of people were concerned with the G-11 as it actually has a smaller picture size than the G-10. The G-10 has a 14.7 MP size and the G-11 only has a 10 MP size. Overall that's a 32% decrease in maximum size. People who have a high understanding of digital imaging sensors knew not to worry as the MP size is not the most important aspect to an imaging chip. Details such as dynamic range, image noise and low-light performance are just as important, if not more important, when discussing overall image quality. I for one have always hated the MP war as we passed the quality that the vast majority of the population would be content with a long time ago. It has basically become a numbers game where people think that bigger is better and they just don't seem to grasp that they will never have any use for such high MP images. So I tip my hat to Canon for taking this extremely bold step as this is the FIRST time that we have seen resolution reduced in a line of cameras that is still progressing forward. IMO this is the white flag that signifies the war of the MP is finally coming to an end and we will finally see companies focused on these other, equally important, image qualities as much as they have been with the MP size. As for the image quality of the new sensor, its outstanding! I immediately noticed a difference in the overall quality of the images. They seem richer with much less compression on the higher and lower ends. If I had the choice of choosing between the G-10 sensor and the G-11 sensor I would take the G-11 sensor every single time. Again a big tip of the hat to Canon for boldly choosing to go this route with the G-11 sensor.

The G-11 retains the same 5x optical zoom lens from the G-10 which in case your unaware is equivalent to a 28mm to 140mm lens. Also the same is the aperture settings which go from f/2.8 to f/4.5 depending on the zoom setting. Shutter speeds range from 1/4,000 to 15 seconds and it has the same metering modes as the G-10 (evaluative, center-weighted and spot). Thankfully they didn't make any changes to the manual dials at the top of the camera as that is easily one of my favorite aspects to these cameras. ISO speed and the camera mode dials let you quickly and easily switch the most important settings. I an an old school photographer so I still prefer dials to buttons. IMO its the best set up out of all the point and shoots on the market.

2 other noticeable improvements include an increased flash sync speed of 1/2000 and a high-definition HDMI connector (Dont worry it still has the USB 2.0 connection).

The bottom line is that Canon has taken the G-10, which was easily one of the best point and shoots on the market, and made some outstanding improvements that have taken this camera line to a whole new level. If your one of those people who care more about how many MPs your camera has than the actual image quality of the camera then you should stick with the G-10. If however you are more concerned with image quality than MP's then drop what your doing, list your G-10 on eBay and run out and buy the G-11. The image quality, improved noise performance, and swivel back LCD screen make this camera absolutely worth every penny.

The only negative thing I can say about this camera is in regards to Canon's sheer ignorance when it comes to the lack of standard size filter threads. How hard would it be to design this camera so it had a 52 or 58mm threaded lens opening? Trust me when I tell you it would be extremely easy. At the very least they could design it so all you needed was a simple step up ring to 52mm or 58mm. Instead they leave out threads altogether and make you go out and spend around a hundred bucks on a 3rd party aluminum lens tube that then allows you to use 58mm and 72mm filters. The "Plastic" Canon Lens tube isn't even an option as its so poorly designed. It just really annoys me that canon totally ignores this aspect of this camera. In all honesty threaded lens openings should be mandatory for all cameras, even point and shoots. Again it would be EXTREMELY Easy to change.

Overall the G-11 is simply an amazing, must buy, camera.

5 Stars!!

Edit......

The more I thought about it the more I thought I should come on here and be more specific in regards to the lens tube issue. While Amazon will not allow me to write the name of the company that makes the aluminum lens tube that people should buy if they want to use filters with the G-10 or G-11, I can however be specific in regards to which one you absolutely should not buy which ironically is the one made by Canon. The lens tube that you should stay away from is the LA-DC58K Lens Adapter and here is a link to that item.

Canon TC-DC58D and LA-DC58K Lens Accessory Kit for the Powershot G10

There are multiple problems with the LA-DC58K. First its plastic which means the overall quality is much lower than the other options on the market, besides plastic threads are never a good idea as they wear down with time making it harder and harder to properly screw things in as it ages. This simply doesn't happen with brass or aluminum threads. The biggest problem with the LA-DC58K is that it doesn't fit soundly on the camera. Once installed it should be 100 movement free, in other words it should have a nice sound fit and that just isn't what you get with the LA-DC58K. It rattles around and is completely unstable once fitted in the camera and this is simply inexcusable. As if this wasn't enough you also get severe vignetting at wide angles and the tube isn't long enough thus it restricts full zoom ability. I honestly have absolutely no clue how this accessory was allowed to go to market in its current condition.

I know it may seem unbelievable that Canon could design an accessory for one of its flagship models that has this many problems but believe it as everything I wrote is 100% accurate. I am one of the unfortunate people that ordered the LA-DC58K. It was absolutely horrid and was boxed up and returned after less than an hour of use. Its a shame that I cant give the name of the company that makes the aluminum version but since its not sold on Amazon its against their policy to list it. Just Google "Aluminum lens tube canon G10" and you should easily find the company that produces it.

I hope this helps!

Rating :

The Canon G11 Camera

The camera is a first class instrument. I think it is as good as my SLRs, except you can't change lenses. But, with this camera, who needs to with a 5x ZOOM. Also, it is light, easy to use, many, many functions, and takes really great pictures.



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Great camera which is easy to use

The camera was really easy to use. The variable LCD was useful in taking shots from difficult angles. The colors were beautiful and sharp. I highly recommend this for the demanding consumer who does not want the hassle of an slr.

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1. 9-megapixel image sensor for large photo-quality prints
2. 10x optical image-stabilized zoom (35mm film equivalent: 36-360mm)
3. DIGIC III Image Processor with Genuine Canon Face Detection
4. 3.0-inch LCD screen; Motion Detection technology and Red-eye Correction
5. Powered by AA batteries; capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

From a 10x optical zoom lens to advanced Canon technology that automatically gives you the best shot,the 9.0-megapixel PowerShot SX110 IS packs impressive value. Advanced Face Detection Technologyautomatically sets focus, exposure, flash and white balance for beautiful portraits and group shots. Sharp,steady close-ups are easy with the powerful zoom and Canons Optical Image Stabilizer Technology. Theslim and modern-looking SX110 IS is sized to go everywhere, and youll never miss a detail with the big,bright LCD screen.

Customer Review :

Amazing

Amazing camera it has all the features I look for : AA battery, high power zoom, and a decent megapixel, easy to use, and every picture I take comes out perfect

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Canon Power shot SX1101S

I love my canon, however the zoom leave some to be desired. A fantastic point and shoot.

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Not a good camera for Canon

I have a professional Canon Camera (5D) and love it. I bought this camera to tote around in my purse when the other camera is too big. Many problems with this camera. First, it doesn't work with my Card Reader. I've NEVER had a problem with any camera I've used with it, but this camera "writes" the picture to the card differently, so it doesn't work. You have to use their software. The pictures are an odd size ( about a 6x8) so when you go to have them printed as a 4x6, the bottom is cut off along with the date stamp. The flash doesn't pop-up by itself... it's a manual process. This is not always a bad thing if you don't want the flash, but you may miss a few pictures when you forget to pop it up.

The f/stop is usually 2.8 for many settings whether it is for the "mountain setting" or the "portrait setting". If you don't know what this means, don't worry. In a nut shell, the focus area is too small and if someone is standing slightly behind someone else... they will be out of focus. Very crappy setting for snapshots. The shutter speed is usually too slow for indoors... translating to blurry pictures if someone is moving (when flash is not on). If the flash is on, it will "freeze" the motion but will be really bright.

The self timer doesn't work.

There's more, but I have to say, I'm really disappointed in this camera.

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Canon Powershot

First when I bought this camera it was amazing. Amazing quality pictures, great zoom features, and so on. Then, something happened where my face finder stopped working. Then, after about a year I had this lens error. My friend has this same camera, the second time they used it it got the same lens error. Canon has no solution for this problem and I know a lot of people who are very rightly upset that this very expensive camera has a flaw that is not repairable. Be very careful when purchasing this product.

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Best Camera I've Ever Owned

This camera is absolutely the best camera I have ever owned and I have owned many. Only drawback is battery life but this camera is so versitle that it can be used by everyone from a novice to a professional. Love it, love it, love it.

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1. 12.1 megapixels, 4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and DIGIC III Image Processor
2. Lithium-ion battery makes the camera lighter and offers an easy alternative to recharge
3. New scene modes, including Super Vivid and Poster Effect; Smart Auto selects from 18 predefined shooting situations
4. Large, bright 2.7-inch LCD
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

12.1-megapixel effective recording * 4X optical zoom (4X digital/16X total zoom) * optical image stabilization * 2-11/16" LCD screen * 35mm equivalent lens focal length: 35-140mm * top JPEG resolution: 4000 x 3000 * 16:9 widescreen photo mode *

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1. 10.0 megapixels, 4x optical zoom, and built-in Optical Image Stabilizer
2. Lithium-ion battery makes the camera lighter and offers an easy alternative to recharge
3. New scene modes, including Super Vivid and Poster Effect; Smart Auto selects from 18 predefined shooting situations
4. Large, bright 2.7-inch LCD
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

10-megapixel effective recording * 4X optical zoom (4X digital/16X total zoom) * optical image stabilization * 2-11/16" LCD screen * 35mm equivalent lens focal length: 35-140mm * top JPEG resolution: 3648 x 2736 * 16:9 widescreen photo mode *

Customer Review :

canon powershot a3000is

Got the camera one week ago and already had one problem. After taking about 200 pics (for work indoors), the camera stopped working. The screen went white and could not take any more pics. Took out the battery and hoped this would reset the camera but nothing. Was on the way home to return the camera and decided to try one more time to see if it works. It started up and for the past 4 days, no problems. I am debating whether to return or not so I am keeping the box and all packaging in case it happens again. The pics don't look great on the camera screen but when I downloaded them onto my computer, the pics were fine. I am not a professional and for $150, the quality of the pics are more than good enough. Praying the problem was a one time glitch.... If it does break down, I will definitely let everyone know so they will be aware of this issue.

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A3000 IS Review

I've owned over countless Canon/Sony models over the decade but just want to give a heads up since this is a new model and I wanted to give my opinion first.
I just got this today. Very cheap feel...camera feels very hollow and light. Pictures are great as usual from Canon. Not as many functions as my SD940 but a good point and shoot for the price. The right corner nob is a new twist for Canon ELPH models which looked weird at first but fast if you want to switch shooting modes (compared to my SD940). The thickness could be more compact given that the camera feels so light and hollow inside. The buttons need to be more crisp but its the pictures what matters most. Overall, decent camera for the money. If I had to buy again for the same price, I would go with the SD1200 which is more solid and compact.

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1. 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 3x optical image-stabilized zoom
3. Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
4. 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle
5. Captures images to SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Chiseled edges with a subtle gleam give this PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH distinctive sculptural appeal. Just as attractive are its high-end specifications, including 10 megapixels of resolution plus Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology that delivers the ultimate in crisp, clear, amazingly detailed images. Prepare to be transfixed by the view from the camera's 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen. With rich, accurate color and superb clarity, the screen is easy to view at wide angles too - perfect for gathering a group around to see your images.

Customer Review :

Great camera at a great price

Got the camera for my wife for her Birthday. She wanted a small camera with a long battery life. Professional resolution wasn't necessary but wanted high quality pictures. So far the camera has been great. We like the image stabilizer and the fast "time to next picture"

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Awesome camera

I love this camera. It is my second Canon Powershot and the features are great. The pictures are amazing. It fits in my pocket yet takes professional quality photos once you get the hang of how to adjust exposure, etc.

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Fell Apart

disappointed in the durability. The Camera takes great pictures unfortunatly it began lossing screws and falling apart after only a few monthss of very light use.

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Don't leave home without it!

This is by far the best point and shoot camera I have ever used. The screen is large and the picture is beautiful. The camera is also easy to use, especially once you get familiar with the different settings available to you. However, a previous reviewer was correct in saying that the screws holding the camera body together can fall out. This happened to me, causing me to drop the camera, which caused slight damage. Although the camera still worked, I sent it into Canon to see if they could repair the body. I had it back in less then 2 weeks, at no cost to me (except the initial shipping). I am confident I will not need another p&s for a LONG time, and if I were to lose this one, I would just buy the same model. Great camera!

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Camera is great. It replaced one just like it that was lost. Wrong camera was sent first, but they quickly sent out the correct one, and I then returned the incorrect one.

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