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.



Rating :

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.

Rating :

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 :

cheap !

I got this camera and i was very excited
but i return it
and why?
slow camera. cheap very cheap plastic not so chep for the money 150
you can buy for little more nice canon sd
picture quality its not so great
and i dont recommend this piece of crap to nobody

Rating :

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.

Rating :

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.

Rating :

cheap !

I got this camera and i was very excited
but i return it
and why?
slow camera. cheap very cheap plastic not so chep for the money 150
you can buy for little more nice canon sd
picture quality its not so great
and i dont recommend this piece of crap to nobody

Rating :

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 *

Customer Review :

Nice improvement from the A1100IS

Pros: Clear pictures, great battery life, easy to use, love the red color
Cons: None so far - have owned the camera for three weeks.

Rating :

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 :

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.

Rating :

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

Rating :

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!!

Rating :

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.

Rating :

Great Camera

I have an old Canon that I love so when it was time to get a new dgital camera we got another Canon. This camera is very easy to use, takes great pictures and even the touch screen works really well.

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More reviews...

1. 14.1-megapixel resolution; 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD
2. 28mm wide-angle lens; 4x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer
3. 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
4. Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined settings
5. New scene modes such as Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect; Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations.

Editorial Review :

Slender Sensations.
Shy and modest is so yesterday. Get ready for brilliance that's the center of attention once the PowerShot SD1400 IS Digital ELPH camera is in your hands. First glance says it all: nothing moves you like the impact of sleek sculpture, especially when it's drenched in the purest, ripest colors. Inside, Canon engineers defy micro-space with big, brilliant innovation. How do they do it? Who cares!

Features

• 14.1 Megapixel resolution and large, crisp 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD capture more in your frame.
• Bring out the fashionista in yourself with this sleek, slim, sophisticated camera in big, bold, beautiful colors.
• Capture each one of your family and friends in every shot with a 28mm Wide-Angle Lens, 4x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.
• 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output connector for easy playback of video and photos on your HDTV.
• Let Smart AUTO do the work for you by intelligently selecting the proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations.
• Bring creativity to your photos with new scene modes such as Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect. Plus Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations.
• New Smart Shutter technology automatically takes a picture when the subject smiles or winks.

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