1. 10.0-megapixel CMOS sensor combined with DIGIC 4 Image Processor create the Canon HS System
2. f/2.0 lens, great for shooting in low light conditions or using a shallow depth-of-field; 3.8x optical zoom
3. 720p HD movie shooting capability; HDMI output connector; Super Slow Motion Movie function
4. Low Light mode for dimly-lit situations; shoot like a pro with Aperture- and Shutter-priority modes
5. Capture images and video to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Canon PowerShot SD4000IS Digital ELPH (Red)

Customer Review :

80% of photos were blurry

Just bought this camera and had the same problem as other reviewers -- about 40% of the 300 photos I took at a wedding this past weekend were blurry. I mean most were unrecognizably blurry. The autofocus was horrible in everything but the best light. My old Canon sd1000 beat this camera hands down in its point-and-shoot usability. This one's getting returned ASAP.

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Amazing!

First, when I was going through so many camera options with the salesman, it came down to two, and this Canon ended up being the chosen one. As the options being in silver, black and "Ferrari" red as the man put it, I went with red. I do believe, this is the camera version of the flashy car.

Cons: It's a bit loud. To erase photos takes multiple clicks and gets rather annoying. I'm not convinced the battery life is quite the best. (But then again, I was taking way too many photos and having too much fun with the features.)


Pros: I have a Nikon DSLR which I love and take everywhere, but needed to replace my point and shoot. I needed something that had a high ISO, quick shooting, great with low lighting, bursts of flash and the ability to capture vibrant colors.. I take concert photography and it's hard to find a point and shoot with a high zoom, and can perfect all of the above.

This camera has the ability to capture great action in low lighting and bright colors. I've only had it for a few days but I am floored with the capabilities this tiny camera possesses. A great feature it has is the multiple shots that are so quick it almost seems like you are taking video- great for sports. It also has the ability to capture even the tiniest details such as fibers on a pillow.

I'm sure upon spending more time with this Canon I will be able to explore more of the features. (i.e. Fish lens, color swapping, etc) Once I go through the whole manual I am sure I will only love it more. If you had one camera to rely to take your backstage access experience at concerts, this is it. (Or any valuable events you want to capture.)

I highly recommend this camera to anyone. However, you will have to spend sometime reading over the manual to understand everything which will take time. This camera will go with me everywhere.

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A TOTAL DISAPPOINTMENT!!

I had a couple of older model Canon Elph's, and wanted to upgrade thinking new had to be better. This camera just did not live up to expectations, or what was promised by Canon. First and foremost, I got a lot of odd looking colors in my shots. Some looked fine, but others looked "cartoonish". I was using the complete auto mode, so it's not like I had the wrong settings picked. I mean I would hand the camera to a friend, they'd look at the screen and say "why does she look like a cartoon in this one?" Just not natural and not appealing. I also experienced autofocus issues where more shots were blurry than with my previous Elph. The lack of sharpness was a big issue on most prints. Just too soft and fuzzy. I agree with taking 14 megapixels and going down to 10 to make the photos easier to handle and store, but not when it affects picture quality to this degree. Maybe 12 was a safer number. Still, 10 megapixels and you can't get a nice sharp 4x6 print out of it? That just shouldn't be happening. As far as video goes, I also had a focus issue at times with a moving object. My son was running around the backyard catching lightning bugs and I lost the focus a number of times and had to move the camera around to jar it back into clarity. All in all, I'd pass on this one.

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Very Good Small Digital Camera

I purchased this camera to take with me on vacation so I wouldn't have to carry my Rebel Xti, this camera fit into my small purse. I was very impressed with the quality of day and night/inside pictures this camera took. I have had other small digital cameras that took good daytime pictures but the night/inside were not very good. I also was very happy with the zoom range for such a small camera, we went to a Yankees Baseball Game and sitting in left field I could get good pictures of the players batting.

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Nice but no cigar

Nice camera, takes great pictures and is very easy to carry. Beyond this, I didn't find the bells and whistles to be much of an improvement over the five-year-old Canon digital camera it replaced. In my mind, no company's digital products deserve ratings of four or five stars (out of five) without providing a manual. The User Guide for the SD4000IS is 166 pages and the Software Guide 60 pages. There may be another way to do it, but I need a manual as I learn the system, and I don't want to be tethered to the PDF file computer. My solution--print out both manuals, add them to a folder and keep it close at hand. "Going green" is Canon's explanation, as they force me to print 200+ pages of manual.

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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 :

Improvements over the Canon SD770 IS

I bought this as an upgrade for the 770 IS, which I bought about 2 years ago. They have improved the auto focus. The LCD now shows you what it's focusing on with little green boxes on the LCD screen. It's more auto than ever. The 770, you had to switch to "close-up" mode for any close-up shots. With this one, it's all auto. Also, it's easier to view the photos you've already taken with the play button. The camera is slightly smaller, and looks more stylish with the rounded corners. And I like the orange! The 770 only came in blah silver. It's a shallow reason to like a camera, I know, but the color options are nice. As far as I can see, the picture quality is not much different than the 10 MP SD770. I've seen the pictures on a 60" LCD screen, and I don't see any difference in quality. But the extra 4 MP is an impressive status symbol none-the-less! Ha ha - my car has more horse-power, and my camera has 4 more mega pixels, so there.
I would recommend this for anyone who wants to get decent quality pictures without the hassle of carrying around a bulky camera. It's the same size or smaller than a cell phone, and we all know cell phones take bad pictures. With this camera you can easily take it with you everywhere.

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Loved my Canon SD780 Camera but this is a horrible replacement, every shot is out of focus

I have sworn by these little Canon cameras for work and play for the past 7-8 years but this camera is horrible, every picture is out of focus compared to my 780IS. It is too late to return it so off to the donation pile it goes, I would like to believe that I just received a bad camera but this is the 2nd one of these small wide angle lens cameras I have purchased through Amazon.com in the past 3 years and both performed below expectation. Every image was out of focus compared to my 780IS that still performs like a champ.

Don't waste the extra dollars on the wide angle version if image quality is high on your list, stick with the Canon 780IS or equivalent or go with a different brand wide angle all together.

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Stylish Point and Shoot

Fantastic camera with all the great basic features and amazing battery life. Only complaint and surprise was that the weight of the lens shaft is so heavy that one cannot actually set the camera on a surface to take an automated picture without the camera falling forward. Have to place another small object in front of the camera to stop it from falling over. I probably would have discovered had I played with it at a store but really choose this based on my favorite color.

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Small and Easy to use camera!!

I was looking for a perfect small camera that is easy and fun to use but also takes wonderful images and videos. I recently bought the Sony Cybershot TX7, it was a wonderful camera but i think the touchscreen feature can be an advantage and a disadvantage to it. I was very surprised with the size of the Canon SD 1400IS for being so small but still fits perfectly in my big hands. it takes amazing pictures ( i have a Nikon D80 also ) which is perfect when i'm too lazy to bring my huge DSLR camera!:) My main concern about this camera is the color, my favorite color is orange and i want something to stand out but not too much. The orange color of the camera is PERFECT! it's not too bright but still stands out when going out with friends. I HIGHLY recommend this camera for people who is looking for a nice small camera which is easy to use and truly a pocket camera. I also would recommend this to people who owns a DSLR camera but are too lazy to carry them for a night out with friends.

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Very Awesome! Highly Recommend.

I was looking for a new camera as my old one was outdated and I wanted something with better picture quality. A friend who swears by Canon picked this camera out for me as it was in my price range. I couldn't be happier. Picture quality is awesome. The different picture taking features are awesome too. It's easy to use, even if you're a beginner like me, but lets you take pictures like you're a professional. I love this camera and have actually had a couple of friends buy it too after using mine. Highly, highly recommend.

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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 :

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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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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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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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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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 :

-12.1 megapixels-720p high-definition movie shooting capability plus HDMI(TM) output connector- 28mm wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom & optical image stabilization- 2.7 PureColor System LCD-Improved smart auto mode intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 22 predefined shooting situations-Easy to use with built in hints & tips- Silver

Customer Review :

With the SD940IS, Canon has lost it's way

I bought this to replace a 3 year old SD1000 with the hopes that another generation of DIGIC processors would improve upon the excellent SD1000. Boy was I wrong. I should have listened to others who have said that Canon has lost it's way. This camera is very difficult to work with to get a good exposure - like a difficult to use SLR, you need to be aware of the lighting conditions and the limitations and quirks of the camera to take a good picture, you can't just point and shoot and feel confident that you've captured the moment. I found myself shooting a large number of photos and fiddling between the fully auto and the manual mode to understand when to use each. The fully auto mode is able to take some very interesting pictures that I was unable to reproduce in manual mode, for example taking a picture from inside a room of the view outside a window - in auto mode it is actually able to expose both the indoor and outdoor elements. However when outdoors the auto mode consistently produces overexposed and washed out photos. Perhaps the most telling sign is that I actually lost the camera during a trip overseas and did not mourn the loss at all - in fact a felt a sense of relief that I wouldn't have to live with it.

Other annoyances, the black paint chips fairly easily, the power button is hard to find, and it is nearly impossible to hold this camera without partially blocking the flash, which results in large dark areas in indoor photos.

Like a rookie QB with a great arm, this camera had flashes of greatness, but also demonstrated spectacular failures in simple situations and overall was a lot of work to live with. After 8 years of faithfully using Canon Elph digital cameras I'll be looking to other manufacturers now - it was nice knowing you Canon. Buyers be warned - STAY AWAY!

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Great camera, with limitations

I bought this camera for a family member, but I borrowed it for about 500 pictures on a recent trip to Nicaragua. I have an older Canon SD870 which I dearly love, but I thought I would like the smaller size of SD940 and it has HD video. The picture quality is up to normal Canon standards... no complaints there. Time-to-start-up, battery life are all excellent. But I have two complaints: (1) Even though I think I have normal size hands, the buttons (particularly the power and shutter release on the top) are just too far recessed to be accessed easily, and without looking. On the flip side, my Canon SD870 is just the opposite - it's too easy to accidentally power on the camera. And (2) Canon replaced one of the dedicated thumb wheel selectors... the shooting mode. I like to easily be able to select Continuous Mode. When you need it, you need it right away, and you don't have time to plow thru menus. For that reason alone this camera will not be replacing my SD870. If that's not important to you then you'll love this camera.

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Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

I did a lot of research and purchased, and returned, two other camera before I found the SD940 IS to be the one. I am extremely nearsighted and the 2.7" screen was better than the 3" widescreen on the SD980 IS. This camera is perfect in every way. It embodies just the right stuff!! Other camera, more expensive and some not, had too much unnecessary features. I wanted a camer that had some weight to it, took great pictures, great video and was compact. This camera fit the bill and was perfect for me. I recommend this camera to those who want a great digital camera with simplicity, yet a lot of camera.

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IS works very well, but videos only in QuickTime format

I've had the camera for 3 months now. The IS works very well, both for pictures and video. My only disappointment is the video format: they are saved only in .mov (QuickTime). Compared to the more common .avi or .mp4, the .mov files are large and will not play on a Windows computer unless QuickTime is installed.

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Great Little-Big Camera

The only thing little about this camera is its outside dimensions. It takes high resolution photos and videos, it is packed with features. Has a huge viewing screen. It's so simple to use, all three of my children (7yrs to 12 yrs) and wife immediately took to it.

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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

Editorial Review :

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!

Customer Review :

Major disappointment

I've wanted to replace my old Sony Digital camera for a while now, after thorough research and reading tons of both professional and consumer reviews I decided to buy this camera, I wanted a no brainer point and shoot camera for me and my wife to use with our kids.
What a disappointment, photos are mostly out of focus, pale and faded colors, especially indoors and pictures in low light conditions.

The HD video is acceptable, But I wanted a solid pictures and thought that I could not go wrong with the famous Canon Elph series.
To make things worse, I did not start using the camera until after the 30 days return policy have passed, so I am stuck with it unless I can sell it somehow.

I still do not understand the majority of the reviews that are mostly positive and talk about good picture quality.

It is useless for me to talk about the other sophisticated features of this camera as long as the very basic function of taking good pictures is not met.



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Lots of features in a small package!

We were replacing a canon camera that had gotten dropped in the tub by our 1 year old. (He is so quick). The touch screen takes a little getting used to, but the pictures and video are the high quality that we have come to expect from canon!

It suits my need for new, interesting gadgets to play with and learn about and my wife's more practical need for a small camera that can be slipped in a pocket, bag or purse and have on hand when needed.

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Worst Camera Ever. False Advertising

I hate it. The flash is slow. The pictures are terrible. My blackberry takes better pictures. My last powershot which my son broke (sd750) was so much better. DON'T PURCHASE THIS CAMERA. You will regret it like I did. Thank goodness Amazon took it back. It's not worth the money.

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Canon PowerShot Sd3500IS

For a small point and shoot camera, this is incredible. I have shot landscape to macro and had nothing turn out bad.
The video is beautiful and very easy to work with.


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Want to love this camera

I still want to love this camera. Touch screen is great, video capability is good, size is nice and small. However I tend to agree with some of the other posts that the pictures are somewhat grainy / not sharp (of course especially for indoor shots).
I used to have an old Canon G9 which took great photos, but wanted something more compact and this camera was the perfect size. Will consider the Canon S90 now since although no video capability, everyone seems to rave about it's photo quality. I just want a point and shoot camera that takes incredible photos.



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