1. 12.1-megapixel effective recording
2. 4X optical zoom (4X digital/16X total zoom)
3. Optical image stabilization
4. 2-1/2" LCD screen
5. Viewfinder

Editorial Review :

There's nothing more satisfying than taking great pictures! And with the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS it's so effortless. The 12.1-megapixel resolution and 4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer ensure radiant, detailed images. Plus, you've got an advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection technology and the Face Detection Self-timer for extraordinary control and performance. Smart Auto lets you handle challenging conditions with ease.

Customer Review :

GREAT CAMERA FOR THE PRICE

Like a few other people I have more expensive cameras and agree that sometimes you want QUICK & EASY and this camera gives you that. This A1100is is definitely an improvement over the camera we replaced(samsung 630). When looking for a replacement the NO.1 feature was a FASTER reaction time to take those pictures (MAKES IT EASIER TO GET THOSE PICTURES OF THE GRANDKIDS ). Its not as fast as a SLR but it cost is 25% of the SLR's and in my opinion the SPEED TO PRICE is GOOD. I am also impressed with the MOVIE function. I recently bought a HD FLIP camera for my daughter and the A1100is video blows the FLIP away in picture quality and zoom (MAKE SURE YOU GET 4GIG OR 8GIG CARDS IF YOUR GOING TO DO VIDEO)

OVER ALL I REALLY LIKE THIS CAMERA! ESPECIALLY FOR $129.00,HOW CAN YOU GO WRONG?,

The only reason I don't give it 5 STARS is the picture gets grainy fast the higher you go past the 4x zoom.

IN SUMMARY:
LOVE THE CAMERA, MAKE SURE YOU ALWAYS USE THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES 2200mh (2450-2500mh is better). I LIKE THE ENERGIZER 15min CHARGER. I THINK THIS WILL SOLVE MOST OF YOUR POWER AND TIMING PROBLEMS.
ENJOY JAK
P.S. This camera does have a continuous mode plus alot of other setting to satisfy an amature photographer, you just have to read the manual.

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1. 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2. DIGIC III Image Processor; Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction
3. Vivid, high-resolution 2.5-inch PureColor LCD
4. 17 Shooting modes, including 8 Special Scene modes
5. ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings

Editorial Review :

Canon looked to the very first ELPH for inspiration when designing the PowerShot SD1000 Digital ELPH, and came up with a quintessential iteration of the icon: slim, clean-lined and fully flat. Inside, the SD1000 Digital ELPH looks only to the future: 7.1 megapixels, a 3x optical zoom and advanced DIGIC III ensure top-quality images, while focus is fast and sharp and red-eye is automatically corrected. The large and more colorful LCD screen now has a tough, anti-reflective coating that makes it as durable as it is beautiful.

Customer Review :

Great Point and Shoot - fun for videos too.

This is a fantastic point and shoot camera. My wife loves the size which allows her to take it with her in her purse without being bulky. The camera has a host of features for the novice and allows us to play with settings or set in on auto mode for quick shots.

The camera has two features that I really like: picture delay timer and the ability to record video. While the video quality is not the best, it produces great family video which I would otherwise not be able to take. Also, the delay timer allows us to set the camera up and have everyone in the photo. The menu for these features is a breeze to learn.

Pros: Great picture quality for the camera size. Fun and easy to use.

Cons: Only 3x zoom and no wide angle shots.

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Great camera if you take care of it

I got ahold of one of these with the infamous "stuck lens" issue. After repairing it and getting it working 100%, I'd like to share my thoughts about this camera.

For a tiny compact, this camera takes excellent pictures. Chromatic aberration (purple fringing) is minimal and there is excellent sharpness. It's fast too!

The reason for the lens being stuck was that it was full of grit - basically sand and what looked like body glitter! Realize this: whenever the lens extends, it creates a vacuum effect and sucks in whatever is around the camera; the camera is not perfectly sealed. If you keep the camera in a dirty environment, or (as is tempting with a camera this size) just drop it into your lint-filled pocket or purse without any protection, that stuff will eventually get inside the lens, and eventually jam it up.

The internal gears that drive the lens are sturdy and were none the worse for wear. After cleaning, the lens operates smoothly, and while the parts are made of plastic, it seems to be a durable plastic.

The moral of the story: just keep the camera clean and it will probably last forever.


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THIS STAY AT HOME MOM SAYS DON'T BOTHER!

This is a fabulous camera in the beginning, but I've had it in for repairs 4 TIMES FOR THE SAME THING....Several times it was under warranty, but the average cost to send it into the factory is $109. The lens has the tendancy to get stuck and doesn't work after awhile. It happened the first time during the first year I had it, although I use it a lot with two small kids...I expected for the money for it to last a lot longer. I've asked to have it replaced and they will only "repair" it usually with a cost to me! VERY FRUSTRATING! So I would have to say there is something mechanically wrong with it. I do have other family members and friends who have had the same problem. It takes awhile to act up, but then it is past the point on no return.

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Digital Camera

Great size and makes a good photo.
Good choice for a casual shooter of photos.

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Canon SD1000

I got this camera summer 2007 and until now still work so great this camera is awesome. My friends always so jealous evrytime we were talking pictures because mine is always better picture than theirs, even their camera is more expensive than mine. I am so happy that i purchased this camera.. Get this one, you won't regret it.. Thanks Canon.

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More reviews...

1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 6x image-stabilized optical zoom; 3.0-inch LCD display; optical viewfinder
3. Face Detection technology and in-camera red-eye fix
4. 25 shooting modes, including 9 special scene modes; Print/Share button
5. Powered by NB-2LH lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD or MMC memory cards (32MB MMC memory card included)

Editorial Review :

Given the success of Canon's highly acclaimed G Series, it's no surprise that ambitious photographers have been eagerly anticipating the next model in its evolution. The wait has paid off handsomely with the introduction of the PowerShot G9. In image quality and functionality, the G9 stands above the competition with 12.1 megapixels of resolution, a 6x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, and RAW mode for the ultimate in creative control. Sophisticated design and high-quality construction complement the technology and make the G9 a camera to be reckoned with.

Customer Review :

Outstanding in Every way!!

Great LCD screen, no lag time when using RAW, many, many features, EXCELLENT picture quality, color rendition and detail. Small and compact. Equivalent to a dslr. The only draw back is that it's only 6x optical zoom. You can't do much with such a small zoom. But a great camera for the price.

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What a GREAT Little Camera the Canon G9

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At either of those two sites you'll find images made with the G9. I've only had it for two months but I take it everywhere - the office, shopping, etc. My regular camera when out shooting landscapes is my Nikon D300, and a series of lenses from the venerable Nikon 17-55 F2.8 (purchased here on Amazon for 1150.00) down to a first generation Lensbaby and everything in between.

This little G9, which I immediately set to capture jpeg+raw is excellent. I love sharp, crisp images and I hate noise. So, I try to keep it at under ISO 100 --usually set to ISO 80. The IS feature is amazing as well. It truly works miracles when handholding.

The camera, once you get to know it is easy to operate on the fly. That is very important to me. No twiddling. The supplied software which is called the Zoom Browser I've only used a few times as it's the ONLY way to get to the RAW editor! How funky is that? I am a Adobe Lightroom user so I really don't need it. I upload everything into Lightroom and go from there. I have used the Canon software just to see what it does but quite frankly it is so clunky I don't bother.

As far as image quality, the jpegs coming out of this camera are so sharp, and clear and colorful that I find myself not using the raw files. However as a shooting pro some of my stock agents REQUIRE me to submit the converted raw file after they have accepted the initial jpeg after their review. So... I'm stuck keeping the CR2 raw file around.

In a few weeks I'm going on a photo shoot and I am taking my Nikons and my gaggle of gear but my intentions on this trip are to shoot ALL my landscapes and other shots with the G9. As a matter of fact I am letting one of my kids use the D300 and all the gear instead of packing my extra Fuji Finepix S2 body for them to use. This is how confident I am that I will return with usable, marketable images generated from the G9.

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Phenomenal camera

I have owned the G3 camera with the swivel screen ---loved it.... It took great pictures. Sadly it no longer works. My daughter purchased the G7 and just loves the ease of use, and the picture quality. I checked out the G10 but wasn't pleased with the reviews and certain aspects of the camera, so I purchased the G9 a tad bit late and paid a premium (but not as high as it is now). I have used it for a month and the picture quality, ease of use, and the capture ability of pictures is just phenomenal. The flash on this camera is powerful too. It takes great shots in the dark, you just need to wait for the camera to focus and great shots were taken at Halloween in the dark. It is so much more than the G3 and G7 but the quality is just great. I own the RebelTi as well, and the quality doesn't compare to the G9 for picture quality. Now all it needs is the swivel screen to come back to take better self-portraits. You won't go wrong with this camera!!!

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Love the G9 with a wide angle lens adapter by Lensmate

I have owned the G9 going on 3+ years now, and I must say that it continues to impress me and both my friends and colleagues at work. I am an architect, and have traveled extensively around the world using this camera for both professional and personal use.

The great thing about the G9, is that it is a very effective Prosumer camera that bridges between the point and shoot, and the digital SLR's. I also bought a high quality aluminum finished wide angle lens adapter from Lensmate, that simply screws in front of the lens when you remove the O-ring around the lens. This effectively brings it up to 24mm wide angle from the current 28mm, and for architecture and buildings, makes an enormous difference. [...] to learn more about this really high quality company that makes lens adaptors specifically for the Canon line....in fact, their wide angle lens is not only much higher quality than what Canon sells, but is much more compact, made out of milled aluminum instead of plastic (Canon's version), and costs less!

I recently just got back from India, and took some amazing photos from that exotic country. Before that, I have used it in south america, patagonia region, Peru (macchu picchu), thailand, africa throughout asia....and have shot thousands of photos over these past several years, I still marvel at what a perfect camera this is for so many different uses and conditions.

I looked at the G10, but like several other readers comments, I came back to the G9 as actually superior, and in fact bought myself another G9 as a back-up. It is interesting on amazon that the g9 in fact sells for quite a bit more than the g10 or the current g11 version....and I think it is because serious photographers realize just how good the g9 is.

If you can get your hands on one (if not amazon, try ebay), you won't be dissapointed, and I have yet to see the need to go the the digital SLR camera yet, even with all the professional work I do which requires hi-res and quality images.


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There is no better point and shoot camera!

This camera has provided years of excellent service and nearly 40GB of pictures, some published. The availability of add-on lensing and filters has been a boon, and only lacks in some low light conditions. I have a Casio EX3000 circa 2000 with f2.0 that puts the G9 to shame under high speed movement or low light conditions. Regardless, this amateur finds this camera to be a perfect point and shoot, multipurpose, multifunction (panorama) source of art, entertainment and capture.

If you go to France for a week, you need more than 8GB of storage :-)

If I lost this camera, this, or it's follow-on would be a must have.

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1. Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD - Pink
2. 8 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Card Reader - Pretty 6 Pocket Memory Card Wallet
3. Additional NB-6L Rechargeable Lithium ion Replacement Battery - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
4. Pretty Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Inner Pocket, Mirror & Strap - Lens Care and Cleaning Kit
5. Flexible Legged Mini Tripod - BONUS!! Canon Metal Neck Strap - FREE 25 Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice)

Editorial Review :

The PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH has everything going for it - exuberant color, the sculptured style of Canon's famed ELPH series - and the innovative know-how that takes you to a whole new level of picture-taking accomplishment. Plus, you've got an advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology and the Face Detection Self-timer for extraordinary control and performance. This technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you're ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus. In addition, exposure, flash and white balance are compensated, so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed. Just set the Canon PowerShot SD1200 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. 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. Focal Length - 6.2-18.6mm f/2.8-4.9 (35mm film equivalent - 35-105mm) LCD Monitor - 2.5-inch TFT color LCD, Approx. 230,000 pixels ISO Sensitivity - Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Continuous Shooting - Approx. 1.4 fps Storage Media - SD/SDHC Memory Card, Multimedia Card, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card Number of Recording Pixels - Still Image - up to 3648 x 2736 (Large); Movie - Standard Definition - up to 640 x 480 (30 fps) Video Output - NTSC/PAL Dimensions - 3.48 (W) x 2.16 (H) x 0.86 (D).
8GB Deluxe Accessory Kit: 8 Gigabyte Secure Digital Memory Card - Card Reader - Memory Card Wallet - Spare NB-6L Rechargeable Lithium ion Replacement Battery - Compact Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Pocket & Strap - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - LCD Screen Protectors - Flexible Legged Mini Table Tripod - BONUS!! Canon Metal Neck Strap - FREE 25 Quality Prints.

Customer Review :

Great Product!!!

This is a wonderful camera for the basic photographer! It has everything you need and so much more! The pictures are amazing quality for the price, and there is also a feature on it where the camera zooms in to the faces of the people in the picture so that you can see if they are blinking or smiling before you even take the pic! It's a great camera for an amazing price! I HIGHLY recommend this one!!

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Cannon Camera

The camera works great. I used it at my granddaughter's birthday and it kept up with her moving and running around. Pictures came out good and clear. It was easy to use and I don't take pictures all that often. I took over a 120 pictures on a battery which had not been charged since before Thanksgiving. Great little camera.


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Excellent value .....

Camera for my daughter as X-Mas present...

She loves it..... easy to use .... good quality of pictures

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Great camera, battery not canon

The camera is great! My daughter loves it and it is small and portable. The camera charges with a small charger and looks great. I gave it 4 stars, not because of the camera, but because of the kit it came with. The value is pretty good considering that you get an extra battery, camera case that matches well to pink camera and other assorted stuff. However, just letting you know that the extra battery it comes with is NOT Canon. I honestly didn't try the extra battery yet because the first one the camera comes with is still charged, but I was kind of surprised because it didn't say it outright in the description. Soooo, good value, but ??? about the extra battery.

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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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