1. 10.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
2. 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen
3. DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology; Face Detection Self-timer
4. Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Customer Review :

canon powershot

I love Canon, they cannot disappoint my family and I. I bought this for my girlfriend and she used to have this Olympus one but I got her into the Canon line of cameras and she noticed the picture quality. Worth the buy, and honestly it has good picture quality. You get what you pay for, and with this you will get what you want....Trust me I was playing with that thing the first second I saw it and took a ton of pictures everywhere we went. Good stuff.

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Faulty design and absolute rip off service

I purchased my Canon SD 1200IS in September, 2009 from Amazon for $160. For the five months that it worked, it worked well. I was careful with it, never near sand nor a beach, never in the rain, kept it in a case. But 5 months later it would not power on, or when I would finally get it to turn on, it would extend the lens and then power down, an even more frustrating situation. I sent the camera in to be repaired while it was under warranty. I then received an estimated repair cost of $118, claiming that it was water damage. Again, the camera was never in the rain, never dropped in water. To my knowledge it was never even damp. If ambient humidity may have caused the problem that is certainly a design flaw and this camera should only be sold in the desert. I had read online that Canon repair had done this same sort of rip off with others and somehow thought that as I knew I'd treated the camera well that my case would not be the same. I am greatly disappointed and will never waste my money on a Canon camera again.

I was extremely disappointed with the durability, or lack thereof, of the camera even with proper care. I was even more disappointed with the outrageous repair estimates that was not even explained by the repair service. As I have seen that others have had the same experience and now learn that one of the cameras I'd given as a gift did the same thing, it is interesting that on Canon's own website the reviews are so glowing. This may have been how I was led to believe it was a good camera in the first place. I have recommended Canon cameras to many of my friends and family and have purchased 5 as gifts in addition to other Canon products (copier, printer/fax, etc.). I will now need to start warning people about Canon's cameras.

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Lens error

I bought the camera exactly 13 month ago. Never had a problem and liked it overall. Easy to use, good picture quality and battery life was very good. Today however without any warning the lens doesn't open up and I get the error "lens error restart camera". 1 month past the warranty. Reading up on it I guess it is a known error that Canon doesn't warrant. I guess I will not buy a Canon anymore.

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Do your research before buying this camera

If you research lens error and Canon 1200 you'll come up with some interesting stats that may want you to think twice before buying this camera . I wish I had . I got this camera as a gift 3 months ago and have only rceently gotten around to using it . 2 weeks of being used and always keeping it in a case with no damage ,fall or anyhting interesting hapening to it it just plain refuses to work with the msg 'lens error restart camera ' . I won't be buying a canon again

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Great camera

It works well. It has all the features I desire in a small camera and still takes VERY good pictures at near SLR quality levels.

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1. Canon PowerShot G11 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Wide Angle Optical Stabilized Zoom and 2.8-inch articulating LCD
2. 16 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Card Reader - Universal Memory Card Wallet
3. Additional NB-7L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Replacement Battery Pack - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit
4. Naneu Pro Well Padded Digital Camera Carrying Case w/Pocket & Strap - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
5. Extendable 8" Tabletop Mini Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice)

Editorial Review :

The PowerShot G11 is a compact camera that will find favor with professionals and advanced amateur photographers due to its superb image quality, full manual control of settings, and RAW shooting capability. If it's not practical or safe to carry a large DSLR a high-specification compact such as the PowerShot G11 is a fantastic choice. It's great for photographers looking to capture high resolution, high quality, and low light images without having to carry a large SLR system in their kit bags.The G11 features face detection technology that can detect and track numerous faces within the frame to ensure the correct exposure and focus for them. An enhanced i-Contrast system optimizes the dynamic range of subjects to deliver shadow details whilst avoiding highlight blow outs. Features: New 10-megapixel High Sensitivity System; DIGIC 4 Image Processor. Bright 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD plus optical viewfinder. Wide-angle 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm); Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer. Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations. RAW + JPEG shooting and recording modes.
++PLUS++ 16GB Deluxe Accessory Kit: 16 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Card Reader - Universal Memory Card Wallet - Additional NB-7L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Replacement Battery Pack - Well Padded Digital Camera Carrying Case with Pockets & Strap - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Extendable 8" Tabletop Mini Tripod - BONUS!! FREE 25 Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice).

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1. 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 5x optical image-stabilized zoom
3. Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
4. 2.5-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 :

Canon 10.0 Megapixel Digital ELPH, 5x Optical Zoom, 2.5" Pure Color LCD II screen , Digic III Image Processor

Customer Review :

Defective camera

This review is not about the Canon camera, rather it concerns one of Amazon's suppliers.

I purchased this camera from one of Amazon's suppliers, an individual selling a used product. The only deficiency noted about the camera by the seller was "missing the lens cover". Upon reciept of the camera I found the camera to be dirty and scratched, giving the appearance of much misuse. Additionally, there was no battery or battery charger supplied with the camera. After obtaining a battery on my own, I took some pictures, only to find that the pictures were out of focus.

Repeated attempts were made through Amazon to get the supplier to allow return of the camera and my money refunded, only to be denied.

This experience has left me dissappointed with Amazon although their supplier had gotten good ratings in the past.

I am attempting other means to rectify this situation. At this time I'm still a disallusioned Amazon customer.

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Will not stand the test of time.

This camera broke just after the year warrenty expired.
I bought this specific camera because it had a viewfinder to help on sunny days. The viewfinder was not aligned properly so if you used it to take a picture you got half a face instead of the face you had centered in the view finder window.
Also after our second vacation with the camera it stopped working in the car due to a lens error. The camera will not close and is now a brick.
I can't get any help from Cannon on the issue.

I feel that the cost spend for this camera could be better spent on another product with either better customer support or a better design that would not break as easily.

We were not abusive to this camera.

I did like the features on this camera and the quick response time. I thought the battery life was a huge improvement over our old digital camera. I also liked the size. But due to the flaws in view finder and how quickly it broke for no apparent reason I would not recommend. We still take our old camera on the same vacations and it is still kicking while this new more expensive model is toast.

Also the color quality left something to be desired - blown out whites.

It was good in low light conditions - for restraunt parties etc.

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Older model has viewfinder and 5x zoom

Its hard to find a good point-n-shoot these days that still has a viewfinder. I couldn't find a current Canon model that I liked for under $300, so I bought this refurnished older model. It a bit heavier, but I love the 5x zoom and all the manual options.

I prefer Canon cameras because of the quick response time and the high quality lens.

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Do not buy this camera

In April 2008, I purchased an SD890IS from Amazon for my wife because she prefers a camera with a viewfinder for bright shooting situations when it's difficult to view the LCD screen image. She quickly learned to use the camera's features and the photo quality was excellent. In September 2009, the lens locked in extended position and there was a grinding noise when trying to retract it. A local camera shop recommended that due to the cost of repair, it would be wiser to replace the camera. We didn't contact Amazon because we'd owned the camera 1 1/2 years.
We thought the breakdown was a fluke. Since my wife liked the camera, we decided to order another SD80IS in October 2009. In January 2010, the camera started making the same grinding noise as the preceding one and the lens malfunctioned. At that time we were in Arizona and did not return home until April 2010. Upon returning home, we returned both cameras to Amazon with a detailed explanation. They simply returned both cameras to us. Obviously customer satisfaction is not a priority to them.
Coincidentally, while we were in Arizona, a friend went to China with her new Canon PowerShot, a different model than my wife's. On her first day there, her camera started making grinding noises and the lens stuck in the open position.
We now own approximately $600 worth of broken cameras which are going into the garbage. There's nothing like throwing away money!
If you are thinking about buying this or any PowerShot, I suggest you read all the one and two star reviews and check out reviews and comments about this product on other web sites.
If this review stops one person from buying this camera, it has done its job.

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Cannon cameras lense stuck

I had this camera for neary 2 years and it lense got stuck. As it is out of warrnaty, it will cost me about $150 to fix it.
A collegue of mine also had similar problem with his cannon.


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1. Canon PowerShot SX210IS 14.1 MP Digital Camera with 14x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0-Inch LCD - Black
2. 16 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Card Reader - Universal Memory Card Wallet
3. Additional NB-5L Rechargeable Lithium Ion Replacement Battery - Lens Care and Cleaning Kit
4. Well Padded Digital Camera Carrying Case W/Pocket & Strap - Package of LCD Screen Protectors
5. Flexible Legged Mini Table Tripod - BONUS!

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 Powerful 14x (28-392mm Equivalent) Optical Zoom With Optical Image Stabilizer, 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.
++PLUS++ 16GB Deluxe Accessory Kit: 16 Gigabyte SDHC Secure Digital Memory Card - Secure Digital USB Card Reader - Universal Memory Card Wallet - Spare NB-5L Rechargeable Lithium Ion Replacement Battery - Well Padded Digital Camera Carrying Case with Pocket & Strap - Lens Care & Cleaning Kit - Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Flexible Legged Mini Table Tripod - BONUS!! 25 FREE Quality Prints (Promo code# on invoice).

Customer Review :

Excellent pics

The camera is wonderful and takes excellent pics. The only complaint I have is the placement of the flash which is at the top right and flips open when you turn on the camera. So if you have your finger in that place, the flash will not open and you will have to manually pull it out. I found myself doing this a lot as the camera is sleek and one tends to hold it on all four corners.

Regarding the accessories along with this, the camera case is horrible. Infact, the velcro is so rough that it tends to rip off the camera sling holder. I am sure it can make a scratch on the viewing section of the camera. Also, it is thick and bulky, and will fit nothing but the camera. I disposed it immediately, the case seemed more destructive than protective.

The tripod lens is ok, it is teeny but what else can you expect.

The memory card is ok for now but I haven't tried another card with higher speed to compare it with.



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Nice Camera.

Bought this camera to replace a PowerShot A620 (7.1 megapixels).
I am extremely pleased with the quality of the photographs with this camera.
The 14x Optical Zoom is tremendous. This is a great little camera.

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Not comfortable to use

I have no idea why Canon released this kind model. So hard to use. Flash on right top is annoying. I have used so many brand cameras all manufacturers made sure cameras physical design is ease to use whereas this one is not that user friendly. U cant hold camera properly due to flash popup other than that menu and operation is sweet.

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Great camera

After much searching, I decided this camera had everything that I wanted in it, especially the 14x optical zoom. It takes great pictures and you can carry it around in your pocket. The 14 MP isn't bad either!

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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

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SO)CANON SD1000 SILVER DIGITAL CAMER

Customer Review :

Wow, I REALLY hate this camera

I'm on my 3rd Canon powershot/elph camera (which probably speaks to the durability). Liked the others but, man, is this a poor camera. The picture quality is HORRIBLE. What looks like a clear picture on the display screen repeatedly turns out blurry once I try to print photos or download to the computer. We've lost photos of many special moments by relying on this camera.

Do yourself a favor and steer clear of this camera.

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Great product but not durable

Used the camera for 2 years. It has great picture quality. A very good point and shoot camera for the price. After a fall the camera gave the "Error reading lens" error and the customer service asked almost the same price as the camera for repair.

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This Camera Rocks

I have had this camera for a couple of years now. Still works like the day I got it. Takes great pictures inside, outside, and at night. Small and fits in your pocket nicely.

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Great buy, value for money

I'm thrilled with this purchase. I bought another one for my parents too. Its easy use for a camera novice and works great for a professional. Battery lasts very long. Picture quality is awesome. It also has many modes and settings for better optimization. My only complaint is that it doesn't capture moving objects too well, but that's not what its meant for anyway. I would highly recommend this product.

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Canon PowerShot SD1000

My daughter has had this exact camera for a few years, uses it daily, and it recently met its demise. Knowing and loving this camera already, I decided to search and find her the same one. Yea for Amazon! Daughter and "new" camera are quite happy, no struggles learning a new system and mom is a hero. :) Oh yeah, and it takes great pictures!

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