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)

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fits in the pocket and shoots great photos and video

Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD fits in the pocket and shoots great photos and video.

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Very nice!

This is our fourth Canon purchase. Like the rest, we have become very pleased with the product. There is some tendency to cheapen the housing etc from one to the next. I think the USB access cover is going to break any day now.
Quality is good. I really do not need the increased megapixels but this is the trend for the industry. The screen size is great. I like the new button to move from picture to picture.
I am happy with the purchase. Wish they had not changed battery size as we lose the flexibity to share batteries and chargers.


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camera

Had last year's model of same camera but was unfortunately lost. Chose to get same camera since the previous one was such a good product.

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Great camera!

This camera takes great pictures and is very easy to use. Battery life is great...just went to Egypt and was able to take 3 days worth of pictures before having to charge the battery...and the battery wasn't even dead at that point.

One thing I wish this camera had that other Cannon's have is the Vivid Color feature. I love the effect of making the whole picture black and white and just having one color stand out.

Otherwise, I have no complaints and I LOVE the green color!

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Great Camera

I purchased this Cannon SD1200IS for my daughter to give to her friend and he loves it. Everything is great, even the size, which I was worried about because his hands are large.

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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 4x optical zoom; 28mm wide-angle lens
3. HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
4. 2.8-inch widescreen PureColor LCD II screen
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

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Immediate gratification is the pulse of today, and the PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH with its streamlined appeal wastes no time at reminding you. "Here's a camera unlike any other." But it's the excitement of ongoing discovery - the way this camera captures the vibrant spontaneity of the world before you - that defines the lasting rewards of the PowerShot SD960 IS Digital ELPH, and the new level of pictures and HD movies that await you.

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Great camera for its size and price.

Very compact yet takes great pictures. Controls sometimes difficult for big hands. Wide angle useful in small areas.

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Quick shutterspeed, Brilliant picture quality

This camera does everything well. The picture quality and video quality are HD for sure. Also, the shutterspeed is nice and quick. Best of all, Amazon had by far the best price around. If it didn't we would not have bought it here. But it did so we did.

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Excellent digital point-and-shoot

My last point-and-shoot was a Canon so when the CCD started to go, I looked around and got the SD960 IS. I wanted three things, (a) compact enough to fit in a short pocket, (b) high res video capable, and (c) easy to use. This model fits the bill. Even with rather large hands, the buttons are easily accessible. Since I'm used to Canon, the menus are super easy. I grabbed two 4GB SDHC cards and two extra (generic) batteries, and everything fits in a little Case Logic case (~$6 at Staples). The 4GB cards each hold 20 minutes of DVD-quality (720p) video. I'm extremely pleased with the quality of both pictures and video. The wide screen format is excellent for both pictures and video.

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Very dissapointed

Pictures not sharp and poor quality. I have the old Cannon Powershot 1000 and the picture quality is much better.

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Canon PowerShot SD960IS

I am doing the review, but my wife is the primary user. I have also used it several times.

I like it. Not sure what else to say.

It takes good photos. Haven't tried the video feature yet. Battery life is long.

Has some pretty cool features that I have not even tried to use. Just point and shot.

That is all, for now.

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1. 3.5-inch LCD with Touch Panel Technology; customization of touch screen icons and touch AF/AE
2. 14.1-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 16.5 x 23.4 inches
3. 24mm ultra wide-angle lens; 5x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
4. 720p HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
5. Smart AUTO will intelligently selecting from 22 predefined settings; scene modes such as Miniature Effect and Fisheye Effect

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Touch. It's always been the heart of communication. Simply put your finger to the brilliant 3.5-inch wide PureColor System Touch Panel LCD screen, and the versatile excellence of the Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS Digital ELPH is at your command. Naturally, a camera this smart and intuitive knows a few things about style. Color gleams, while smooth curves reveal a definite edge. Touch the future!

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Canon SD3500 IS

I purchased this new at Amazon.
I wanted a pocketable p/s camera to carry for photos of opportunity not requiring a carrying case.
I am comparing this camera to the following p/s I tried before settling on this one.
Sony W200 - 12 megapixel - not wide angle and automatic white balance is way off...always a problem with artificial lighting.
Nikon S570 - 12 megapixel - too automated and too many out of focus pictures.
Sony TX1 - 10 megapixel -good pictures but not wide angle and I fear the lens cover lid will be flopping around in a few months.
Sony WX1 -10 megapixel-good pictures, nice wide angle, almost a keeper.
Canon SD 980 IS -12 megapixel-good pictures, older model but same price as the newer SD3500 14 megapixel.
Canon A650 - 12 megapixel, very good pictures, larger sensor, folding screen, but uses AA batteries and is like carrying around half a brick. Not for the shirt pocket.
First if you shoot with a p/s camera invest in Photoshop Elements and Noise Ninja if you want to make 8x10 inch prints or possibly squeeze out an 11x14 inch print. The sensor is tiny and noise is a factor which must be dealt with during editing. You will not get image quality equal to a half frame sensor. If you only want 4x6 inch prints it will not be so noticeable.
Comparing the Canon SD3500 IS to the above I get acceptable prints considering the sensor size, AWB is pretty good but still needs tweaking. Nice wide angle, 24mm equivalent, fits in shirt pocket, touch screen which takes a bit of time to get used to. One factor to consider is the video mode which makes MOV files. Windows 7 will automatically convert these to WMV for watching on your computer but if you want to email WMV files you will have to find a conversion software and quality will suffer immediately.
As to image quality I can only give a 4 as no 1 / 2.3" sensor will give you a 5 quality for the forseeable future. Construction appears to be good as you can get for this price range and things to watch out for is the delicate battery/memory compartment lid.


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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 4x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer; 2.5-inch LCD screen
3. DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology; Face Detection Self-timer
4. Uses 2 AA-size batteries
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

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Powershot A1100IS

Great camera, easy to use, attractive design. Timely delivery. Just wish it had more memory on the memory card.

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flimsy battery and memory card cover

light weight and very cute looking......great quality photos.....however, the battery and memory card cover is very flimsy and feels like it could break with very little force. My older canon's cover worked better and felt more heavy duty.

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Great value

We just took this camera on an extended trip abroad and were totally delighted with it. It made our old camera that we took along for backup look mediocre. Image stabilization is very good, exposure in low lighting was impressive, and automatic settings worked well to give us impressive photos. The only surprise was that there's no selection for image quality to control the size of the files.

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I'm not pleased - poor pic quality, construction not durable

I bought this camera before Christmas 2009, and took lots of pictures during the colorful holidays. I was not thrilled with the results - photos seemed dull, flat, and uninteresting. Photos taken with my 6-year-old Sony were much better! Thought about returning the camera, but couldn't be bothered. Wish I had - camera recently fell off a low end table, and the small plastic clasp for the battery/memory card compartment broke off. Now, because compartment doesn't close properly, camera doesn't always work. I have a good excuse to get a different camera - think I'll go back to Sony.

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Gorgeous pictures but...

...this camera is a hard-core battery addict! I can use it for "maybe" an hour and the batteries are dead! This happens with or without the view screen on. I either need to get a ton of rechargeable batteries or a power cord!

The pictures are beautiful! I use the macro mode for taking pictures of jewelry and they come out crisp and clear. I'm not a shutterbug by any means so it took me a while to figure out why they were coming out so HUGE.

If the batteries would last longer I'd love this camera!

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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)

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Affordable, intuitive and fun, the PowerShot A480 uses Canon know-how to let everyone take great 10 megapixels photos. Its compact, lightweight design slips easily into any pocket.

Customer Review :

Awesome little camera!

I was looking for a camera to purchase for my 9 year old daughter. I was skeptical about point n shoot cameras due to the bad luck I have had in the past. Then, out of the blue, I was at a local camera shop, and tested this one out, based on the salesman's recommendation. I did a whole bunch of shots, and pretty much all of them turned out. I was quite amazed. I did look at reviews, and most of them were pretty positive. One review had me a little worried in that the reviewer stated that the pictures turned out grainy. I didn't find this at all when I tested this camera. So, I bought it on the basis of how easy it is to use, and not that complicated. When I got it home, I opened it up, put batteries in it, and put in the memory card. I did a couple test shots, and low and behold I found what the reviewer was talking about. When you take a picture, the immediate preview is grainy, but upon reviewing the archives, the picture turns out nothing like the "preview". Full color, and clarity was awesome! My daughter opened it up on her birthday, and she hasn't put it down since. Every night we go through the pictures, and it has created a bonding moment for the two of us. That my friend is priceless!

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No capturing the moment - it's gone!

After 3 weeks of playing around with the settings, upgrading to photo lithium batteries, using a better memory card, etc., I finally sent the camera back. The camera took too long to focus on the subject to get a good picture. By the time it registered, the "photo moment" was gone or the picture turned out blurry. Forget action shots as there was no way this camera could keep up with any movement. The battery seemed to really lag behind between shots (about 6-8 seconds to recharge the flash) even after I changed to better batteries.

This camera was extremely aggravating to use. Thank goodness I decided to return it within my 30 days and Amazon refunded my money. I would not recommend this camera to anyone wanting to capture kids in action. The treasured moments will be long gone before the camera decides to actually take the shot (and then it might not be a clearly focused one).

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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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Very pleased with the camera. There is just one thing that has a concern with me and that is that I have adjusted all the sounds that I can on the camera but I have never heard the 2 beeps when you push the shutter 1/2 way done to let you know that the picture is in focus.

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Not up to the Canon standard AT ALL

I've had Canon ELPH/Powershot cameras for years, and have loved every one. This is the first exception. The flash has to "charge" between each photo, (what is this? a disposable?), a lot of the pictures are blurry, and the feel of the camera is clunky and plastic. There's no video, which at this point I sort of assume would be the case on all of these types of cameras. For an extra $50, the 1200 is in a totally different league. I'm still a big fan of Canon, but they've totally dropped the ball on this one.

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