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 :

Perfect for outdoor activities.

seemed to have trouble focusing in lower lighting areas with this camera. but other than that, the camera loads of fun!

The camera was built for rougher environments and does an exceptional job!!!

Took it snowboarding and caving (muddy cave) - using the AKT-DC1 Accessory kits shoulder strap. Which I'd definitely recommend!

I'd recommend this camera for any outdoor enthusiast!!!!

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More Great Canon Quality

March 15th 2009:

I am going to start out with my initial thoughts then will add my comments as time goes by. I just got the D10 today, I had it shipped to my work so that I could get it earlier in the day! I had all ready purchased an Maximal Power DB CAN NB-6L Replacement Battery and a car charger so I would have a fully charged battery to play with. Turns out that the Canon battery has some charge all ready on it so I didn't need the other battery right away.

Taking it out of the package I was very impressed with how well put together it is and how solid it feels. I have had many of the Canon Powershot cameras starting with the S210 way back in 2003. This is the 4th camera in the Powershot series that I have owned. From my initial take this is really a good camera. Due to the waterproofing it feels very solid and seems to be well made. Since the camera is more rounded they were able to place buttons in areas that are easier to reach such as the zoom and zoom out buttons are now on the screen side of the camera and are easier to manipulate then on my SD750. It also seems that they beefed up the brightness of the screen due to the fact that this camera is meant to be used outdoors more then most cameras. I was only able to take a few test shots so I can comment too much on the most important feature of the camera but from the few random test shots in bright sunlight it seemed to do very well.

March 16th 2009:

Well we got the camera to the pool to put it through it's paces. The pool has large indoor kids play area with water slides and stuff to play on. We got a fair amount of light in from the windows so we could take some shots without the flash if we were on that side of the pool. Before going in the water I opened both doors and visualy inspected the seals for any foreign substances that might make the seal not work properly. I plan to do this everytime we use it in the water to be 100% sure that we don't have any leakage issues. I would venture a guess that most people that have had their camera leak ended up with a small hair or other foreign material on the seal. I was really happy at how well the flash worked on the D10. I do have a SD450 that I bought a waterprrof enclosure for but I could never get the flash to work like it should. Since this camera is not that bulky the flash worked very well.

I was also impressed with the scene modes. I had a few issues with non flash indoor shots until I switched it to the indoor scene mode, at that point my pictures looked much better without the flash. Controls are easy to use, I like where the zoom keys are it is just taking me a while to get oriented to which button does the zooming. My wife was a litte bit skeptical that we needed another camera but she is a big believer now that we have it.

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Great underwater Camera

I borrowed this camera from a friend for my trip to Hawaii. It was easy to operate, and took great underwater pictures even when I forgot to turn on the underwater mode.

I think that it's weight is irrelevant, as with a strap it floats in water.

I liked it's shape, it was easy to hold.

It's battery lasted more than three hours of continuous picture taking without flash. Flash did deplete it fairly fast.

It survived several 2-3 feet drops.

It survived a 20 feet free dive in the water, which is impressive.

What amazed me about this camera is Canon's image stabilization. Even with waves' bobbing action and fishes moving rather quickly, most images managed to come out crisp and colorful. It also managed to focus on the moving fish, rather than the background most of the time. I also noticed that I got better pictures by getting very close to the object rather than zooming, because of inherent limitations of underwater photography.

I never experienced any leakage, but then every time I opened any of the seals I did it after rinsing the camera in fresh water, wiping it dry, and putting it in front of a fan for an hour to dry.

I'll have to buy it for myself.

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leaked

picture quality was pretty good but leaked after second use, the disposable cameras take nearly as good picture quality and I have never had one leak. Hopefully cannon will take care of it under warranty.

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Leak in shallow water

This camera leaked the second time I used it. This first time, I took it snorkeling and it worked perfectly. The second time out we were tubing in a river and it leaked in no more than three feet of water. I followed all the directions in the instruction manual to the letter and it stilled leaked. Now we have no pictures from the trip of a life time. Cannot recommend this camera to anyone.

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1. 10.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
2. 3.3x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer; 2.5-inch LCD screen
3. DIGIC III Image Processor; 15 shooting modes
4. Uses 2 AA-size batteries
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Editorial Review :

Loaded with Features, Packed with Value.10.0-megapixel digital camera and 3.3x Optical Zoom make it a breeze to print large size images with clarity and detail.With the PowerShot A480, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. This 10.0-megapixel camera lets you create impressive large photos of family and friends you'll be proud display. The high-resolution images taken by the PowerShot A480 can be enlarged up to 13" x 19". The PowerShot A480 has a 3.3x optical zoom lens (35mm film equivalent 37-122mm) that makes everything up close and unforgettable, and an advanced Optical Image Stabilizer that puts a moving subject in sharp focus.It's All About Capturing the SmilesDIGIC III Image Processor ensures sharp images and improved functionality.With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's Face Detection, Motion Detection Technologies and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the shutter button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. The camera also selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings automatically to keep everything looking sharp and clear. Red-eye Correction can be handled in-camera. The Red-eye Correction during shooting uses the Face Detection Technology to recognize and remove red-eye from images as they're taken, before the file is written to the memory card. It's also possible to correct red-eye during image playback, using simple settings in the PowerShot A480's menu.

Customer Review :

Nice Camera with a small price tag

Perfect photos,acceptable videos and LCD,easy usage ,acceptable size and weight.

It might be as well to be icons on function buttons more understandable.For example:OK text on the button is more understandable than "Func set" text, on the zoom In/Out buttons it would be better to set icons like magnifier with +/- symbols than strange big tree/small trees.

Conclusion:
As a matter of fact I'm satisfied.

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Amazing perform

My new Canon Power Shot A480 is a beauty, I love it. It is not a complicated camera, its performance is amazing and the pictures have beautiful color. I am very pleased with my new camera.

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Excellant

Just drop batteries into slot, add the memory card, set on automatic and click away. It's that easy.

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Canon PowerShot A380 10mp

I like this camera plus that fact I got it in my favorite color BLUE....I only find one thing I do NOT like. My last canon had a zoom in lens to 23X, this camera is only 13X. While that is good, I would rather focus a little closer. I recommend this for daily use. I am never without my camera. This is light and easily portable. Anyone who gets this will be happy about it.

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Great Camera

My sister in law got this camera first. The first time she asked me to take a picture of her, I knew I had to have one too. It's very easy to use and the picture quality is amazing. It has many different functions, including a 2 and 10 second timer, and the ability to automatically take three pics in a row (on a timer). It's also compatible with sdhc cards. There's only two cons as far as I can tell. One, before you take the picture and you're looking at the lcd screen, it's a little fuzzy. But it always shows a clear picture afterwards. And two, the flash takes a while to recharge, like 5-10 seconds. Other than that, it's simply a great camera. I didn't get mine from Amazon though. I got it from Walmart because it was a little cheaper there.

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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 12x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens
3. HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
4. 3.0-inch LCD screen; Face Detection, Blink Detection
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Editorial Review :

Creating gorgeous images is more fun than ever with the sleek, impressively equipped PowerShot SX200 IS. Capture close-up, wide-angle shots with stunning 12x optical zoom. Experience the unprecedented image quality and point-and-shoot convenience of Smart Auto, along with enhanced operability and an intuitive new menu. HD shooting at 1280 x 720 pixels with HDMI output lets you see all the beauty of your HD images and movies on your HDTV.

Customer Review :

Fast, great images. Excellent Zoom!

Title says it all.

Only drawback is that it does not have a viewfinder so you cannot conserve battery by turning off the LCD.

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Good but could use a better lens

I was very excited to get this camera. I've had Canon products in the past that I've loved, and I was especially excited for the 12x optical zoom. I've had it for 6 months now and must say I'm not as pleased as I'd hoped to be. The photo quality is ok, but my old SD 600 with 3x optical zoom and a Zeiss lens had MUCH more crisp pictures. This camera also seems to have trouble focusing at times, even when it's not zoomed out. I do enjoy the wide angle lens, and the zoom has gotten me many shots that I wouldn't have gotten otherwise. But really I'm overall dissatisfied because I want my pictures to be more crisp, and it's just not happening no matter how hard I try.

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Not fast enough

My Canon Digital Elph from 2005 has a slightly faster shutter speed. I like to catch action, and although this camera takes incredibly better photos than my Elph, the frames per second are severely lacking for 5 years later if you want to continuous shoot and get some action shots.
It's a bit big and the battery does not last as long as my 2005 camera either.
I did return it, just waiting for my refund.

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Produces high quality pictures, wonderful colors and I never had any problem with this camera.

I got this as a gift from my father last November. I'm using this until now and so far I have never encountered any problem with it. Picture quality is superb! I even have some pictures which can be mistakenly taken by a DSLR. I especially love how I can set the settings manually (such as the focus, aperture, shutter speed and color)and the great number of features I can choose from! Recording video is really not bad considering I am using a device which mainly functions as a camera and not as a camcorder so I suggest you don't complain about it at all. With proper lighting, video quality could be really great. When it is dark though, of course the result would be grainy, as any other video camera or camera (on the same price range) would result to.

One great feature is the panoramic shots you can create using photostitch, a software included when you buy the camera. You can merge 3 or more photos into one using this and it is very user friendly too!

I highly recommend that you buy this camera and try it out for yourself. It is great for people who want to try photography as a hobby but wouldn't really want to invest too much on it. It will give you a great and hassle-free experience!

Here is a sample of a picture I took using this camera. It was taken at night with personalized settings and automatic flash. [...]

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wonderful advanced amateur cam!

this camera takes amazing pics, the super zoom is wonderful and crystal clear, the numerous functions/settings make picture taking even more enjoyable!

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1. High-powered 10x wide-angle optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
2. 3.0-inch PureColor System LCD; Smart AUTO detects and analyzes faces, brightness, colors, distance, and movement
3. Easy Mode takes all the guesswork out of the equation by determining the right shooting mode
4. DIGIC 4 Image Processor; 10-megapixel resolution for poster-size, photo-quality prints
5. Powered by AA batteries (included); capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

10.0 Million Pixel SensorA new high-resolution CCD sensor provides amazing image quality and resolution for those wanting the maximum versatility out of their image files.DIGIC 4 Image ProcessorCanons latest and most powerful image processing engine. The DIGIC 4 processor ensures superior image quality, while providing new enhancements in speed, features and functionality.Automatic Scene Detection TechnologyAUTO mode uses Canons Automatic Scene Detection Technology. Automatic Scene Detection judges the subject brightness and contrast, camera to subject distance, the overall scene hue, along with other factors to accurately identify the scene. Working together with Canons Face Detection and Motion Detection technologies, this assures that optimum settings are made in all shooting situations.Face Detect Self-timerDetects faces in the scene and releases the shutter in response to the appearance of an additional face.Enhanced i-ContrastCanons i-Contrast function analyzes the exposure, dynamic range, and other image characteristics in the signal processing stage to adaptively control the exposure in the shadows and dark areas without affecting the brighter areas of the scene. Additionally with Enhanced i-Contrast the white, black, and gamma levels will adjust when needed on images with a narrow dynamic range providing an image with better brightness variation.

Customer Review :

Great camera for the above-average user

Pros:
Excellent daylight picture quality, with good white balance in auto mode.
Good picture quality for low-light and night shots, especially after you take control of some of the settings (especially ISO - keeping it under 400 really helps). I had to go to the manual white balance modes only a handful of times - other than that, I was really happy with the automatic mode. For some indoor shots, the warm colors of incandescent lighting might be even considered a plus.
Fast, shutter lag in non-existent once the exposure and focus are set - makes it much easier to capture those split-second moments. Once you realize how the auto-focus operates, it's easy to have the camera focused properly in no time.
Slow synchro flash option, and 3 levels of flash output in manual mode - that way you can avoid the over/under exposure situations caused by the flash. Being able to use the flash as a fill-in to compensate for a backlit subject, while avoiding overexposing a very interesting background is a big plus.
Fully manual controls.
Good choice of semi-automatic controls.
Optical image stabilization - and it works, too!! I was able to take a picture of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicoper, hand-held, at max zoom, with the helicopter being about 2 miles away - and I still had enough resolution in the picture to be able to count the blades on the rotors.
AA batteries - try buying a proprietary Li-Ion or charger at a gas station. Ni-MH rechargeables are cheap and easy to find, and if you can't keep those charged and ready to go, you won't do any better with a proprietary battery. I read reviews from people complaining about battery life - there's something wrong with their batteries and chargers - I have three sets of 2300 mAh NiMH batteries, and all of them are good for some 400 pictures.
Good zoom lens, decent optics - F2.8 for a 10x zoom lens is impressive.
Small enough to carry around - thus, when the perfect shot shows up, you'll have something to capture it with.
Decent continuous drive mode.
Standard USB cable, the kind that you already have a dozen of them around the average household.
Good, intuitive, easy to use menus.
AA alkaline batteries and 128 MB SD card included - so you can test your camera right out of the box.

Cons:
No printed user's guide - just a quick reference guide.
Only supports PictBridge, no way to have it set up as a mass storage device for picture transfer. Easier to use an external SD reader.
No viewfinder - although the LCD does a good job by itself.
Battery level indicator - it would be nice to get more than a "Low battery" indicator. Once you see it, you can take another 20-30 shots with a set of NiMH batteries.
Some purple fringing along the edges, especially when transitioning from an overexposed area to something a lot darker. Not a lot, though - I've seen much worse. Did some experimenting with some infrared LEDs, and got the same effect and color - so I'm starting to believe some of the purple fringes are caused by infrared light hitting the sensor, slightly off focus due do the higer wavelength. I'm still looking for an infrared blocking filter to test this theory in full.
No optical zoom during movie recording - only digital.
No 3:2 picture aspect ratio - only 4:3 and 16:9
No automatic exposure bracketing mode - it can be done manually, without too much hassle.
Could benefit from longer exposure times, and smaller apertures - but the available selection covers about 95% of the situations that you would encounter in day to day photography. A software hack developed by a group of enthusiasts, called CHDK, is in the process of being ported to the SX120 - it will provide, among other things, exposures up to 64 seconds, the ability to take RAW pictures, battery voltage, live histogram and optical zoom during movie recording.



Overall, after using it for 6 months and taking more than 2000 pictures, I would give it 4.5 stars - it's not perfect, but for this price, you can't beat it.

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Focusing Died

IMO, look to purchase an alternative camera. I'm not a camera buff, just looked for a reliable and functional unit. Initially, I was well pleased with this P & S. Pictures were quite adequate and it was easy to use. Downloading images to my pc was a snap - used windows photo gallery. After three weeks of moderate use the auto-focusing mechanism began to grind. Finally, it got to a point where it would not focus at all on small objects - e.g. print. The macro function was useless. Focus capacity died. Returned it - searching anew.

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A good substitute of my Canon A570

I had lost my Canon A570 camera in a house break-in. I got a replacement from Canon, the SX120, to give me a better zoom capability. It does that. I was surprised by several things. Even though the lens is much larger, it actually seems lighter--and thinner. The LCD is bigger, now 3". The wider lens in normal (1:1) use captures more light and is apparent in indoor shots. The camera is rated as 10X but with two extra megapixels, it will actually go up to 40x is you are willing to settle for a .jpg that we had in 2002 (a tripod is a must). The color seems somewhat better--the A570 seemed to be a little "cooler". The only negatives--quibbles actually--is the lack of an optical viewfinder which was probably sacrificed to make room for the larger lens and the lack of a panorama mode which I never used and is readily available with shareware. I did like the flip-up flash which is gives more light than the one on the A570. One thing you definitely will need is a larger SD chip to hold the larger pictures, the one that came with the camera is only 128mB (the A570 came with a tiny 16mB SD.) However I got a 4Gb SDHC card for $16 which holds 1400+ pictures. I find that the SX120 is a better camera than the A570--definitely an improvement.

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whats up with no charger?

This is a nice camera. Takes decent shots if you don't know anything, just put it on the auto setting and you'll get good pics. HOWEVER, the battery life is TERRIBLE. It takes 2 AA batteries and I have to change them almost every time I use the camera!!! It is so annoying and I always have to keep AA's where I go in case it suddenly dies on me. All my other cameras have had chargers that charge the camera and hold the charge for many uses. I hate this AA thing!!

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Best third Canon I've owned

I just got back from Israel. I took this camera with me and was so happy to have gotten shots at a moment's notice. The quality of the pictures is amazing. I found I did better on a manual setting for shots in which I had time to set up. Just a rotation of the wheel on the back and I had the shutter set and I was ready to go. I only use Duracell 2650mah batteries in my Canon. They perform for almost two days of shooting. I was on this trip with another who had the same camera, the SX120IS, and he only had the akalines which came with his. They lasted almost half a day. I shared some of my batteries and he was very pleased with his camera after that.

The only real drawback for this camera is it's hard to grip. I had a PowerShot A530 that I loved, but it suffered from eating batteries. i had sent it back and they fixed it, but three years later it got hungry again. That is when I got this one. If the bump on the front were bigger I would feel better about holding it. As it is, I used the wrist strap all the time and it was fine. If you have a camera strap, use it. You'll have a nicer camera for a longer period of time.

I have 680 shots from my trip and they all came out great. Just push the shutter halfway down and make sure you allow the camera to focus before taking any pictures. Love my Canon!

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1. 12.1-megapixel resolution; 28mm wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer
2. Capture 720p HD movies; HDMI output connector for easy playback on your HDTV
3. Crisp 2.7-inch PureColor System LCD with wide viewing angle
4. Improved Smart AUTO intelligently selects from 22 predefined shooting situations
5. Capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Your Favorite New Fashion Accessory. Your camera says a lot about you - and according to Canon's new PowerShot SD940 IS, you're into hot design and cool technology. Emerging from your jeans pocket or purse like a sleek little jewel, the PowerShot SD940 IS makes a statement before you even take a picture. And the new menu ensures easy access to all its advanced Canon technology, where 12.1 Megapixels, improved Smart AUTO Mode and 720p HD movies are just the beginning.Optical Zoom and Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer.Canon's commitment to innovation defines the excitement of the PowerShot SD940 IS. 12.1 Megapixel resolution is more than a number, it's your cutting-edge link to the outstanding clarity and quality you've always wanted in your images. Think bold and big, because razor-sharp oversized prints are a breeze. Get the picture? It's absolutely brilliant.The PowerShot SD940 IS has a 4x Optical Zoom lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So you can brilliantly capture a closer shot of a landscape, or a child's big smile. The PowerShot SD940 IS is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake - one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

Customer Review :

great cam

I got this camera for my mom for her bday. She loves it. Its a great camera. Takes guality pictures, small and slim. The black looks good. I recommend this camera for anyone.

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Awesome Point & Shoot Camera...

I've been a loyal Canon SD user for many years. Previously had the SD400 (until it got stolen) and SD600 (gave to my brother). Now after having the newer Canon SD940IS for a month, I feel this camera's sleek and compact style packs a lot of punch. The Black color is also stylish and a good change to the default Silver cameras I've had before.

The video quality on 720p HD is amazing and the photos are awesome to capture those special moments. I thought I would need a viewfinder on the SD940IS, but it wasn't necessary since I rarely used the viewfinder on my previous models. Battery life is fairly good, you'll probably get a good 4-5 hours if it is on constantly. I carry a spare just in case.

Only one knock is that there is no full manual mode like I had on my previous versions, but the HD video mode overshadows this feature.

Overall, I'm satisfied with this camera. Well worth the price and comfort!

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Decent digital camera with HD video recording

I got this camera just a few weeks ago and I shot a few movies in 720p and a few hundred pictures. It's the third Canon SD camera I have so I am quite used with the series. The first one died after almost 6 years, the second is still in use after 3 years.
The camera looks small even if it's the same size as the other 2 - it's because the rounded corners. The buttons are OK, the menu has a huge selection of modes, but not a manual one, the image quality is very good for a camera with lenses and sensor that small.
Recording video is easy and the quality is good, but there are 2 serious problems: 1. the length is limited not to the space on the card but to some limits Canon imposed with no evident logic behind it and 2. the video is recorded as H264 (great) in a .MOV container (very bad). Editing the video with popular tools like VirtualDub is almost impossible because of the poor choice of the container - AVI is far more popular.
One strange problem with the camera is that opening the door to the card compartment shuts down the camera even if the lens is out. I understand why to shut down (it is possible to extract the battery) but no idea why it does not retract the lens.

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Mostly good

Great camera - had it about a week now, but there is definitely a fault in its construction/ease of use. The ON switch and the buttons on the back are set flush with the camera body making it very difficult to navigate with - especially in the dark.

Otherwise its an excellent camera - happy with the quality and its ability to take photos in low light without a flash.

Video quality seems excellent too.

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SD940

Already had a Canon camera that I liked but wanted a smaller one for outdoor stuff like skiing. Can't really take a nice camera to the top of a mountain. This camera is TINY. Picture quality is fine. 12MP is useless as with all new cameras. Picture quality is no different than my 4MP Canon from a few years ago.

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