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.

Rating :

1. 9-megapixel image sensor for large photo-quality prints
2. 10x optical image-stabilized zoom
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 :

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.

Rating :

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

Rating :

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.

Rating :

Canon Power shot SX1101S

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

Rating :

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.

Rating :

More reviews...

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. Red-Eye Correction; 17 Shooting Modes
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

First glance says it all: the PowerShot E1 and you are going to get along just great. After all, you love colorthat dares to surprise. And nothing delights you more than style that makes you smile. The PowerShot E1goes everyplace you go -- to parties, to the beach, far away and to fabulous times right around the corner. The PowerShot E1 introduces you to a new level of performance with 10.0-megapixels for exceptional imagequality, a powerful 4x optical zoom that makes everything up close and unforgettable, and an advancedOptical Image Stabilizer that puts a non-stop life in sharp focus.

Customer Review :

Great little camera for its category

I will give it 5 stars because it is a great little camera for its category of small point and shoot. You aren't going to always get professional SLR quality images, but that's not what this camera is. (Also, you can get better battery life if you get a set of re-chargeable NiMH batteries instead of using regular alkaline AAs.)

The video clips are surprisingly sharp and clear on this camera, rivaling those on the Canon SD1200. I took some indoor family photos at Christmas, and this camera's photos were actually somewhat sharper than the very same images taken with a Sony DSC-H20, which has bad indoor noise.

The camera has easy to use features and buttons and a sturdy build. I like that it has a rounded grip on the right side. I also like the easy access ISO button.

One bad thing was that I took some of my photos using an indoor scene mode, because in the LCD screen they looked so nice and warm. However, after viewing them on a computer in Photoshop, those photos were actually too orange. So don't be deceived by what you see on the screen, apparently the color there is not totally accurate. I should have just taken the photos in Auto mode.

I love the cool design and colors of this camera. I bought the white one because it reminded me of my Electra Rosie bike. So I stuck one of my little red rose stickers that came with my bike on the camera, and now they match! Not that I'll be using my camera while I ride the bike, but still. The camera looks really cool. The white one also looks like a little Apple computer.

Rating :

Love the quality of Pictures!!

I thought this camera was really great. I bought a Canon of the same level only about 2 years ago, and this one as a gift, and I can definitely see a change in the quality of pictures. MUCH better than my 2 year old camera, and I am still pleased with those pictures. I like how small it is. Good design.

Rating :

An amazing product!

First of all, I actually had a hard time choosing a color. It is so nice owning a good-looking product. This is my first digital camera ever and I've had it since January. Unfortunately, shortly after I got it, I found out I had cancer. It's all gone now and I've actually been using it since last month.

Anyway, my daughter has been giving me some coaching tips but I've found this camera to be easy to use and it takes great pictures and video. I got this as a package deal with the cables, case, rechargeable batteries, a tiny tripod (which is worthless) and a large SD card. I've had a lot of people say I got a great deal, so keep searching on Amazon until you find it. I found the package deal totally by accident when I lost my data and had to "re-search" cameras. It was buried on page 2 or 3 of the search results.

It's great having rechargeable batteries (4 in all) but they do seem to go through a charge fast.

All of my pics have come out nice, even the ones I took in the bowling alley. The camera has a nice heft and fits into my hand well. I can't wait to learn how to use even more of the features.

Rating :

Great lil camera on the GO

I am a Flight Attendant for a major USA carrier and travel alot internationally and domestic. It is small enough to stick inside my tote bag and travels very well in a front pocket should I need it on the go. Takes awesome pictures with just a click. I have not had any issues with this at all. I have also gotten so many compliments.

Rating :

Good camera for a point and shoot.

I like the fact that the camera uses AA batteries. That's one of the reasons I bought it. I own another Canon camera that takes really good pictures but I wanted one that I could slip into my purse. The camera takes good outside pictures. I did have some trouble taking inside pictures in low light. Also automatic focus was difficult. I was trying to take pictures at a fashion show in Vegas and the flashing lights behind the models and low light everywhere else caused problems that I wouldn't have had with my better Canon. But overall a good camera for everyday use. It's nice to be able to pick up a couple of AA batteries at the drug store if my rechargeables aren't ready to go. It's not that heavy and the robin's egg blue is really pretty. Would be a great first camera for kids.

Rating :

More reviews...

1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 4x Optical Image Stabilized zoom for steady, long zoom shooting
3. High-resolution 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflection coating
4. Sensitivity range to ISO 1600 for sharper photos in low light
5. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading

Editorial Review :

The PowerShot SD850 IS Digital Elph is a digital camera that will really get your creative juices flowing. It starts with a high-resolution 8-megapixel CCD, a 4x Optical Zoom with Canon’s exclusive UA Lens, and an Optical Image Stabilizer for steady zooming. There’s also a DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection and red-eye correction, an ISO 1600 Setting for sharper images in low light, 5 Movie Modes and a 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating for easy viewing.

Customer Review :

The lens would not retract

I bought this camera on July 2007 and have used it sporadically since. Recently, I tried to help my son with his science project by taking pictures of items needed for his project and... the lens simply would not retract. I ended up buying a cheap disposable camera to do a job supposed to be done by this expensive camera. This camera was used sporadically, never under harsh conditions and stored properly. I bought it for $368 then and it turned out to be an expensive disposable camera. The canon brand used to be a reputable brand. Buyers beware. Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Rating :

Canon SD850

This is the first 850, but the 3rd camera in this "family" that I have purchased. I was in love with my SD700, but I lost it. This has been a superior replacement with improved night photos and video options.

Rating :

Poorly Constructed

This is my second and last Powershot, they are good because they takes decent shots and are small, but the problem is that they are not built to last. I accidentally dropped one from waist high and that killed it, the other one just blew out on me after only 2 years. They need to improve their construction of these things to make them more durable

Rating :

Less than 2yrs old, the lens stuck. Est repair cost: $130

I bought this camera in July of 2008 for $230. After less than two years of moderate use, the lens got stuck. The estimated cost for repair is $130, which is the cost of a new camera. I would be fine if the camera either didn't break, or if repairs cost $30 to $50. My next camera will be a Canon, but a cheaper one, and I'll basically be treating it as an 18mo disposable camera.

Rating :

canon camera

This is the best camera I have owned to date. This is the 2nd time I bought this model. My first one was lost with a stolen purse. I HAD to buy the exact same camera again. I spent a few weeks researching other make/models, but in the end, spent time on Ebay and Amazon looking to purchase a "new" used camera. (I was not ready to pay the asking price for a brand new SD850 camera.) The quality is wonderful, especially when capturing a moving target. The movie mode is also very impressive. I gave up using my digital video camera -- this camera takes better pictures than it ever did.

Rating :

More reviews...

1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
2. 3x optical image-stabilized zoom
3. 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II monitor
4. Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
5. Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Color communicates. It introduces you before you say a word, making the PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH the ultimate image-maker. Five fashion-forward hues expressed in pure aluminum add a new burst of excitement to Canon's Perpetual Curve design. Of course, a camera that brings out the best in you also delivers Canon's most advanced technology features. Call it style with substance, for a new level of picture-taking pleasure.

Customer Review :

Super Great camera.

Great camera I have one and bought a 2nd for my folks, as the film cameras are getting harder to find and have the film developed. The movie mode is good if you can't get the right still shot, the voice recorder is wonderful for getting the whole story during a family story time. Paired with the Micca Slimm
[...] Mom and Dad don't even have to have a computer to see their pictures, listen to their voice recordings or watch their just shot movie on their HD TV. The auto mode on the camera does just about everything for them to get a great shot.

Rating :

So far so good!!

I love it! The color is starting to chip but that's okay. I always use it and I take it with me whenever I don't feel like using my DSLR. It's compact, perfect for when you're clubbing or during parties etc.
Easy to use and less complicated than DSLR ( of course!)
It's well worth the money.
;)

Rating :

camera and printer

This little camera takes a great picture, is easy to use, and is small enough to put in your pocket. The pictures from the printer are great, and you can also transfer the pictures from the camera to your computer. I love the little printer, though, for puting pictures in a photo album. I was really surprised at the quality of the pictures from the printer. They are great.

Rating :

Great point and shoot camera

Many of the reviews I read on Amazon, and other places, are left by people who just recently purchased the item. Not real helpful. So I waited 11 months. That should be enough time to properly evaluate the Canon PowerShot SD1100IS.

I'll cut to the chase: this is a perfect point and shoot camera for people taking candid shots, vacation photos, kids, and general every day use. The quality is good, the options robust, and it's compact enough that it will fit you in your shirt pocket.

This IS not the perfect camera if you're trying to take professional looking photographs, particularly of nature and especially outside. You just don't have the focal depth to get rich pictures. My father in law has one of the Canon SLRs and you can really see the difference in quality. But you can also see and feel the difference in the size of the camera you're carrying around (a few ounces that can fit comfortably in your pocket v. a few pounds that needs it's own case). I'm not saying it doesn't take good outdoor pictures, it just doesn't pick up everything that your eyes do.

If you need a camera to take to parties, the kids' play date or soccer game, or just having fun, then this is a great camera. It has nearly all the features of other Canon cameras. Also, the video is really good quality and it saves it in .avi format.




Rating :

Faster than any other camera I've played with

Lots of reviews out there, but few mention how snappy this camera is. Nearly instant start-up, which I consider a requirement so that you don't miss that special photo b/c you are twiddling your thumbs waiting for the camera to boot. Similarly, the camera responds very quickly when taking a photo. Again a requirement for me.

I have been thoroughly impressed by image quality.

I was recently disappointed when I dropped the camera onto a hard floor and the lens cell became inoperable..."lens error" or something similar...my favorite camera is not useless...but then again, maybe I shouldn't have dropped it onto concrete...

Rating :

More reviews...