1. New 10-megapixel High Sensitivity System; DIGIC 4 Image Processor
2. Bright 2.8-inch Vari-Angle PureColor System LCD plus optical viewfinder
3. Wide-angle 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 28-140mm); Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer
4. Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
5. RAW + JPEG shooting and recording modes; capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

-10.0 megapixels-High-powered, wide-angle 5x optical zoom (equivalent to 28mm140mm)- 2.8 vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots for shooting at a variety of angles plus an optical viewfinder-DIGIC(R) 4 Image Processor-Full range of shooting & recording modes including RAW + JPEG for the ultimate creative control-Optical image stabilization-HDMI(TM) output-Smart auto intelligently selects the proper setting for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations

Customer Review :

A mini SLR camera

I've been looking for an SLR camera for ages..but wasn't willing to spend the big bucks. I settled for a Canon G11 based on the reviews and recommendations from friends. I love this camera and am so happy that I purchased it. It's easy to use and I love how there are settings to help me decide which features to use when taking pictures in different atmospheres. This camera is pretty easy to use, but you need to study some of the advanced capabilities such as aperture and ISO speed. I'd recommend this camera to people who do not want to carry a huge SLR with them, aren't willing to spend the big bucks, and want to be an amateur photographer!

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Buyer Beware!

I purchased my G11 in December of 2009, and it immediately broke (the shutter wont open/close anymore). CANON repaired the camera under its 1-year warranty. 6 months later, still within the 1-year warranty period, the camera broke down again. CANON now refused to repair the camera for free, which is contrary to CANONs warranty terms. CANON asked me to pay $150 for the repair. 2 weeks later, yesterday, I received the still broken camera, with a notice that the value of the repair is too high, and that the camera was not repaired. No solution was offered by CANON, and I am not sure what I should do with my $500 broken G11.

I find the G11 an unreliable camera, and I am disappointed about CANON's failure to stand by its 1-year warranty.

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Canon G11 or S90......

There are way many reviews about G11 and S90, and it's the most headache thing for me to select the correct one, which I would like to spend money on walk and shoot porpose instead of carrying my Canon 30D. After deep thinking and borrow G11 and S90 from friends to play couple days. Yes, I like S90, which is a perfect size compact camera. It have way more advantages and improvements. However, G11 fits more my personal requirements.

I finally choose G11.

Here are reasons:

1. Both G11 and S90 are based on Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor, so everyone feels both with the same performance. I have to say not true. You can check Canon 50D, which is also Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor, but people use Canon 50D not saying S90 the same as 50D. The reason is all about lens. S90 F2.0-4.9 is btter than G11 F2.8-4.5. This is my key concern for selecting S90 instead of G11, so I took some indoor pictures with both S90 and G11. After comparing those picture, I would say, S90 is awesome, but G11 is good enojugh because low light mode did help with Canon's DIGIC 4 Image Processor improvement.

2. S90 has bigger LCD, which is 3.0", but G11 LCD size is only 2.8". 3.0" LCD is bigger, but I want to take my picture on my self for fun sometimes, so G11 LCD is cool on it as my very very old PRO70 (Canon first semi-SLR in 1998). I would say that I am happy to have such adjustable LCD again.

3. G11 Quick Shoot Mode, which S90 not provided, is the key feature for me to select G11. It does help a lot to catch those pictures when my son is kicking soccer or doing other excersises. Even this mode is a battery drinker because it keep the camera nonstop focus on target, I have to prepare another backup battery.

4. Shutter Speed. G11 has Auto (1 - 1/4000 sec) and S90 only has Auto (1 - 1/1600 sec). It's another key for me to choose it because my kids won't stand there for letting me to take their cute pictures. They are moving around everywhere unstoppable.

5. Closest Focus, G11 is 1cm, and S90 is 5cm. I would say G11 better on it due to my job related to electronic design. Many components are way smaller than usual.

6. G11 has optical view finder. It's not a key concern, but I just like it since I used many digital and tranditional cameras with optical view finder most of time from 8 years old and already get use into it. It's just a personal reason that my eyes don't like digital view finder.

I would say G11 is a camera with most required functions as I expected. S90 is also a good camera. It really depends on your purpose and expecting of the camera. If it's just a street camera with few club or at home indoor low light picture without flash casually, S90 is good enough for it and way better than pervious Canon S, SD, or A products. If you have a very young unstoppable kid or lovely excersise child, G11 can provide better solutions for you.


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This is the camera for me!

I have been into photography for over 30 years. I have shot with an Argus C3 35mm to start, Nikkormats, Nikon F, Pentax ME Super, Compact 110 cameras, polaroids, etc. I got into digital maybe 10 years ago with a Nikon Coolpix 950, Coolpix 995, then a Nikon D70. I enjoy shooting Macro and I love the outdoors. I sold my Ultra Wide Angle lens on Ebay and used the proceeds to buy this camera. It was the best investment I have made. So, it doesn't have all the features of my D70, but its got me out there taking pictures. This camera is the perfect size to take hiking, day trips etc. I highly recommend this camera. I have had it a little over a month and it seems to be excellent quality, durable, easy to use. I still have some things to learn, but I am to the point that I shoot primarily in RAW mode and Manual. I am involved in a greeting card company, so I shoot a lot of stock photos for the cards that I send. The prints I have made come out great! If you are on the fence with this camera, I would say buy it and you will not regret it!

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Awesome little camera!

I have been lugging around my DSLR and all its lenses and accessories wherever I go and feel awkward sometimes but a friend recommended a Canon G series camera. I did a lot of research and decided to buy the G11. I have it for about 2 weeks now and i absolutely am in love with it! its portable, I love the swivel screen too. and i dont need to be changing lenses. Its perfect for me. I would recommend anyone to buy this.

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1. 28mm wide-angle lens; 4x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer
2. Smart AUTO mode intelligently selects from 18 predefined settings
3. 12.1-megapixel resolution allows you to print large size images with clarity and detail
4. Clear 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD
5. Shoot in Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations

Editorial Review :

It's all about the power of contrast. Color that defies convention. Sleek, gentle curves that merge art and technology into a camera designed to inspire. The PowerShot SD1300 IS Digital ELPH camera captures your world as much as it expresses your originality, with bold innovations that include remarkable Low Light performance. Everything looks right. Hold it...and everything feels right, too.

Customer Review :

Great Camera...sleek & easy to use

Just recieved it this past Saturday...Very happy with the product, packaging, etc. I recieved a free 4GB memory disk from amazon with the purchase and was able to use it right away. It was a lot more sleek and smaller than I expected which makes it great for taking it anywhere. Love the brown color, very modern look. It was super easy to turn on and started taking pics right away. All the buttons and settings are easy to find and figure out their function without even looking at the manual. As a previous reviewer mentioned, make sure to update the picture quality setting, you have about 5 different dpi options so the higher the number the better quality pics. Definitley wouldn't leave it on the 'S' Setting. Video quality is great as well. Only gave it the 4 stars because I haven't had the chance to fully explore everything. Before you take the photo the live screen shots show a little fuzzy on the screen but after you focus and take the pic, it's a great quality.

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flash problem

i brought this camera for my brother. the camera looks great and has nice features. but indoor photography is awful. any photo taken in flash comes out with a nasty yellow tint. the processor cannot render correct white balance, sharpness and color

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the camera is just OK, but the service from Amazon is nice.

I returned this camera immedeately after I received. It was said to be 18 shooting modes with the camera. However,I could just find. The LCD seemd not as good as my "old" canon SD880 IS, which I have loved a lot. Also, the outer shell of the camera was made of a kind of plastic, instead of metal. It is a cheap camera, so do not expect too much of this one.

Anyway, the return service from Amazon was awesome. I got all my refund shortly.

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Nothing like a Canon!

Having owned many of these canons, I can say that by far they beat the Sony and other models. They are easy to use, take great pictures without having to fiddle with settings, and in general offer a non pro a great lightweight option.

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Very Nice. You should own one.

Just a very good camera. Small and compact with a nice sized LCD screen. Takes great pics.

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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 :

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!

Customer Review :

Great camera, nice pics

This camera was perfect for taking on vacation, it fit right in my pocket, or when in the case, it was attached to my belt. I was able to take it everywhere, and the pics are very nice, the zoom works well, particularly up to 4X, but gets slightly grainy after that. Very nice camera for the price, would highly recommend.

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Defect

The camera seem great. It takes good pictures it has a hard time focusing though. It either focuses on the object or the background. Does that great pictures in dark lighting of objects.
The one complain I have is the camera arrived with the plastic slide cover being lose. It so happens that I lost it the first day I used the camera. Unfortunately I did not use it till after 30 days of purchase not I have a new camera that is missing a piece.

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Great compact Canon camera

I have always used Canon cameras- loved them all and this one is no exception. I love the color of the camera, image quality, ease of use, and best of all the HD movie function. The cameras image quality is very good and has good low light performance with the added bonus of the Image Stabilization. The startup time is fast, and time from shot to shot is fast as well. The camera is easy to use, but the smaller buttons take some getting used to. In addition, I find myself holding the camera a little awkwardly because of my big hands and the cameras small size- but I chose a small camera! Overall, great!

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Great camera!!!

This is a great camera, is really small, and have great quality pics and also the HD video works great....

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Love it, love it, love it.

The SD1400IS is my 3rd Canon power shot, so I am obviously a huge fan. Each time I decide to upgrade, I am instantly impressed with the improvements and wonder why I waited so long. This camera continues Canon's history of excellent performance and ease of use. It would take someone completely unfamiliar with a Canon about ten minutes to figure out how to use all the features. What I especially like are the 14.1 MP's, the size (very small) and the weight (extremely light). Oddly, the viewing area is huge, so the size has not affected the ability to frame pictures clearly and easily. This Canon is perfect to take on trips, to sporting events, anywhere that you want to be ready to take picture but don't want to lug anything heavy or cumbersome. It easily fits in a pocket.

This is also a great camera for the technologically challenged. The camera does all the figuring for you -- unless you want to put the controls on manual and figure things for yourself.

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1. 28mm wide-angle lens; 4x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer
2. Smart AUTO mode intelligently selects from 18 predefined settings
3. 12.1-megapixel resolution allows you to print large size images with clarity and detail
4. Clear 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD
5. Shoot in Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations

Editorial Review :

Canon's colorful array of compact cameras makes history. With 12-megapixel resolution, 4x optical zoom, and the Optical Image Stabilization System, the SD1300 takes memory making to a whole new level. Spectacular images come out of this spectacularly easy-to-use camera. Don't let the technology intimidate you. The SD1300's automatic features take all the guess work out of photography, and that's a beautiful thing.

Customer Review :

Great but beauty flaws

I took this camera to my over-America road trip. The camera saw pretty hard conditions - 99 degrees of heat, dropping into sand, 3000 pictures over 3 weeks. It just went on-off all the time, I put a weight of a full year of use onto it over 3 weeks.

Works great. Amazing photos, it is easy to use, automatic regimes like macro work brilliant. Even through car windows on a speed of 70mph, it takes pictures like standing on a place. You could never tell they are made from a car ride. Brilliant photos, great camera.

1 minus. Beauty flaws come up quickly. It is easy to scratch it and after 3 weeks of use, it looked rubbish. Like a 3 year old camera. I have never seen this before. So if you are interested in aesthetics, buy some other camera. If you want to have awesome, truly brilliant pictures from a small and compact camera, buy this one. Photos wise it is the best you could buy, if you like to hang out and show your fancy equipment in a big crowd, this camera is not looking fancy over longer period of time.

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Useful

It's convenient and useful.I take it during my trip to LA and LV.To me any small camera is almost same.but this one, i think with a good price and quality.
PS:You need to protect it very well,from crash and water.

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Feels solid and takes great pics!

Bought the SD1300 specifically to have a small camera while traveling across the country following Route 66! (I have a Canon S5IS which I took to Germany and Italy, but found it inconvenient to carry daily.) THIS camera takes exceptional pictures and video, is convenient to carry and the battery lasts for DAYS before needing a charge. On a week trip to Maryland I did find the VIDEOS I shot at full zoom were blurry, but I didn't notice it until I downloaded them to view on my computer. Only for that reason did I not give it 5 stars. Full zoom PICTURES are fine. I love using the SD Card to directly download pictures (but then, that's a positive point of my computer). I did purchase an extra 4gb SD card but have not had to use it yet. (I have over 600 pictures and probably 40 minutes of video on the first one.) I do suggest purchasing a camera case of some sort for protection. I found one at Target which is just a padded cloth type, and it prevents the camera from getting scratched up in my purse but doesn't take up much room. I do put the strap over my wrist while shooting because it is so small you can drop it easily. Buying from Amazon.com allows me to purchase a really GREAT product saving the tax I would pay at a retailer, and it ships for FREE. It's well worth the price, and I see it's even dropped $10 from the July 2 price. Pick your favorite color and buy it if you're looking for a small, convenient camera that takes great pics at a reasonable price.

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Very Pleased

This camera is awsome, it takes such good pics Above and Below water. expecually with the water mode on, even at 120 feet the pics were great, but the video was amazing under water, very clear and great sound.. I don't think you can get any better with a compact camera

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Nice camera!!

I have owned several Canon ELF cameras. I like the power button layout and the menus are similar to my other Canon cameras. I don't like carrying around a large camera and am willing to sacrifice some features and functionality for convenience. However, I don't feel like I'm giving up much as this camera takes great pictures!

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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. Waterproof to 33 feet, cold resistant from 14-104 degrees (F) and shockproof up to 4 feet
3. DIGIC 4 Image Processor; evolved Face Detection Technology plus 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 D-10

I purchased the Canon D-10 as my first underwater digital camera. I was pleased with the pictures overall. Had no problem using it but found features somewhat cumbersome.

I have read many reviews about the dreaded "Lens error- re-start camera." I felt very lucky because the camera made it through my whole trip to Cozumel without a glitch. Once I came home though, that message started to pop up. At first I could charge a battery completely and replace the one inside the camera and the problem would resolve.

As of today, the Lens Error message came on and changing the battery did nothing. I am so disappointed. I guess my little blue camera has succumbed to the problem Canon says they don't have
BH

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good but not amazing pictures

I typically shoot with a DSL in RAW but also used to have a little Panasonic Lumix that recently died. Bought this camera for family trips that tend to include water activities (and hopefully it won't die anytime soon). Wish this camera had RAW.

I shot over 700 pics on recent lake trip. What I found:
- camera is waterproof
- used on P (not Auto) mode almost exclusively - I set the ISO to lower amount as the higher ISO pictures (that Auto often chose to shoot in) aren't worth bothering with - they have a ton of grain and poor color. I also found I needed to use exposure compensation typically at around -2/3rd stop to get rich colored pictures and not have a ton of blown out highlights. I am not sure why Canon likes to have its shots overexposed but my DSL has same tendency. If I had been using camera right out of the box in Auto mode (as I did at home for a couple weeks before the trip) I would be very disappointed with the resultant pictures (as I was). In Auto mode too many end up grainy, poor color, etc.
- macro - works pretty well although item has to be fairly near center of picture - couldn't necessarily get it to focus where I wanted it to focus.
- did shoot underwater but lake was cloudy so can't comment on underwater setting color
- isn't great for low light action but does great in bright light
- using flash for fill (forced flash mode) on bright days was a bit of a disaster - the flash was so bright even at 7' or so away that pictures look unreal. Unless I can figure out a way to turn flash down I won't be able to use it for fill. It does seem to do a decent job in darker light settings as flash (or does what you expect a small camera flash to do but at least correctly exposes main/centered subject).
- movies - what you'd expect
- I did buy an extra battery (based on other reviews) but didn't end up needing it on any one day despite a fair amount of shooting and movie taking and reviewing pictures each day.

Good camera for outdoor wet activities - and children who drop things. Spend a little time with the manual and camera and you will improve your shots immeasurably - camera CAN take good pictures but won't necessarily without a little help.

The camera is "cute" and my kids love the way the hand strap can be put on any of the 4 corners. You can't use a neck strap without buying another custom corner thingie to hang it from. Clever of Canon. I like that the tightener on the handstrap can be used to open the tight latch on the battery compartment.



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Fun camera to have when it is wet

The Canon PowerShot D10 is a great little camera that provides excellent images and it can take a bath. I've used it on several swimming and whitewater swim trips and it is a lot of fun. Just get you a spare battery and don't forget your charger like I did the other day. I shot the pro cameras that provide about 1000 pictures per batter charge. The D10 will give you about 300-400. I also turn the flash on even in daylight to provide fill and that sucks the juice out of the battery. It is a lot of fun to have around for the wet stuff and to journal a day. I do wish he had a lens cover. That bugs me. It does video in the .mov format. I am very pleased with mine and even take it when I go walking or into town. Never know.

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Making my friends and family jealous!

I got this camera for Christmas after drooling over it for a year or so. The last time I had a point and shoot I was 16 and it had film in it. I needed something to take where I didn't dare take my SLR but I wasn't willing to suffer in the picture quality department. I've taken this camera everywhere. I can give it to my students to take pictures with and not worry about them dropping it or spilling something on it (though I make sure they wear the wrist strap). If I'd written this review just after Christmas it would have been positive but having used it extensively on vacation, in tide pools, on hikes and in the pool I'd very highly recommend it. At first I was irritated by some of the auto settings (it tries to make each scene medium gray, as far as density/exposure). However, when I played around with the Program mode I was able to adjust all of the little things that I was used to having control over in my SLR, not as precisely but sufficiently for a point and shoot. Figuring that out, I realized I could also use some of those things (exposure and white balance and manual focus among others) when shooting video. I've had a great time shooting underwater video of minnows, trout, salamanders and friends. The Macro feature is good but sometimes it rebels when the flowers wiggle in the breeze, I found placing my steady hand next to the flower and focusing on that works for a quick shot. Otherwise I use the Manual Focus which lets you get pretty close, 2in away... The pictures are of lovely quality, the auto white balance is good enough on most occasions. However, as with any other camera I find it's best to choose a light situation for the camera otherwise it tries to make yellow sandstone white as if there were Tungsten light and that looks gross. The underwater settings are great. I've used them to create vivid color when the color isn't working in other situations too. I was a color corrector at a big photography lab for years and I know that color can make or break a shot. I also know it's better to not have to make too many changes after the fact. I've been pleased with the accuracy of color and density and can often send pictures to print with no color correction requested. Something I don't dare to do with my SLR. On the other hand, I was recently taking a picture of a purple delphinium and everything was a fine color except the flower which the camera insisted on making a weird sapphire blue that it invented. The camera is a little heavy for a cocktail purse or most ladies clothing pockets but otherwise it's fine. The zoom is good but definitely only in comparison to point and shoot cameras. I wouldn't take this on a bird watching trip as a substitute for an SLR camera though it does do better than other point and shoots in this department. It takes a nice landscape though not as wide angle as I'm used to with my SLR. It also takes lovely arm-out self-portraits. The self-timer is fun to play with, you can set the custom timer for a 1-30 second delay and have it take 1-10 shots. It's perfect for a silly picture series, family portrait, you riding your horse over a jump... all sorts of things. It also takes good pretty dark shots, if you hold steady it can usually do a good job for you. The 3200 setting helps, but it isn't usually necessary. It's a great tool and the more I play with it the more I discover. The pictures I've taken impress my family and friends because it's an awesome camera I've learned to use well. They're all jealous I can drop, submerge, nearly freeze my camera, hand it to cookie dough covered second graders and then wash it off with a little soap and water. Good to go again. A couple of friends who are in the market for a new camera are seriously considering it. You're going to like this camera and you won't regret having bought it.

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Not worth the money

I would purchase a different camera. I went with Canon because they are THE camera people. However, the camera started failing shortly after I purchased it. It started getting these "lense error" messages and at first I thought nothing of it. Over time, it got more and more frequent. The battery life ids horrible, I went through two fully charged battery in about a day. I am not saying Canon is bad, just this specific camera.

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