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 :

Canon sd1300 Does NOT disappoint!!

So far, I LOVE this camera!! Very easy to use and the pictures have been great so far! Please check out my full 'review' at [...]

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1. 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
2. 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
3. HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
4. New Active display technology for quickly switching between images during playback
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Editorial Review :

Cool curves, powerful features and a fun way to operate the camera mark Canon's PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH. Amazing resolution and expanded editing options are yours with 12.1-megapixel and you can even create HD movies. Shooting is fun and easy with Smart Auto that makes all your shots better effortlessly, and there's a user-friendly interface. And see how much fun it is to browse through your photos and even speed up image advance with a shake or tilt of the camera!

Customer Review :

Love the camera!

I've had many Canon cameras. And as far as point and shoot go, this is by far one of the best ones!
I love it!

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Great camera!

the camera works great and takes wonderful pictures! i will never own anything but a Cannon

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Too slow to use

I have used several Canon digital Elph cameras and have enjoyed them. Generally they take great pictures and fit well in your pocket. I have also used Canon DSLR's including a D20 (which I absolutely love), Digital Rebel, and the new 7D.

I understand that a point and shoot camera will have a slight delay compared to a SLR, but the SD970IS DELAY IS SO BAD that the camera is almost not functional. I have missed too many shots and cursed at this camera too many times. The 720p video is nice, but that is all this camera is good for.

Sorry Canon, I love your cameras, just not this one.

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Compared w/my older 890 the photos in auto STINK! blury and LOSS OF DETAIL!!!!! in LOW LIGHT

I took 2 photos

one (1) with my Canon PowerShot 890 and one (1) with the 970 I bought.(which I am sending back!) I took them in identical lighting conditions of the same subject (my Russian Peterbald) THE LOSS of detail!! and this is a higher megapixel then my 890 is unreal. I am so disappointed. The cam body is also lighter then my 890. The screen on the 970 is great. The hd video EH not that much difference although there is an improvement but this cam is going back. I am sorry you should not have to set and manipulate etc a cam it should take CLEAR photos in auto bc as we all know not everyone has the time to sit there and change settings you need something that fires up and bam. OH and by the way, I develop film, use a manual cam as well, but I like having a point and shoot handy for those moments where u just need to quickly take a pic. I cannot believe the loss of detail..my jaw dropped. The only comparison I can make is if you took a photo in photoshop or adobe and added blur to the entire picture.
where as the old cam you could see the whiskers, the fur on in PERFECT detail etc, pores etc, the NEW SD970, YOU COULD SEE NOTHING, THERE WAS NOT DETAIL everything was eh, you could see my Russian Peterbald, but if you tried to zoom in at all, grain, nothing, zero NO DETAIL, if u care about ur photos, or details, or plan to edit or don't ...DO NOT GET THIS CAM
oh and btw I will be MORE THEN HAPPY to send the test shots to ANYONE side by side...as they are coded as to which cam took which shot, and u can see for urself

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Good camera and great service

Didn't have a lot of time with this camera just yet, but I first used it for a wedding and had a lot of fun finding its features. The buttons are a bit stiff for ease of use, but once you get used to it, and are sure to be careful, it works just fine. Canon provided great service for some of my camera's problems, so now it works very well. I don't know about the price, since many cheaper cameras have the same features, but the zoom blur and creative light options add a bit of fun to the camera. Great for a point and shoot.

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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.High Performance Leads the Way.Filled with features such as a 12.1 Megapixel resolution, a 28mm Wide-Angle Lens with 4x 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 :

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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overall, really great...

funny to read reviews on amazon; same item, some people love it, others hate it.

am surprised about the negative reviews for this camera; i've had three other canon's, this is my fave. great pictures, good options. i use it more for "art" shots, (see? i put that it quotes to NOT be obnoxious), so am using Vivid color, center-focusing (instead of face), and iContrast. i NEVER use the flash.

am really pleased with the pictures i am taking, and the video is great too (when i use it, which is rare).
great ergonomics, great size. the black version is unobtrusive. am carrying this everywhere.
will enjoy this for as long as it lasts (or until a newer camera insists on being bought...)

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Great camera to take everywhere

Most of my photography revolves around my daughter. After noticing that out of the thousands of photos I have taken of my daughter, I didn't have very many with me and her. Carrying a DSLR around everywhere is inconvenient and I wanted something better than my iPhone so I started looking for something I could put in just about any pocket. I read reviews for about two weeks before deciding on this camera. The picture quality is decent enough and it takes 720p video. Its also very easy to hold out at arms length to take a photo of myself and my daughter when we're out and about. it's a great camera to photograph our adventures without getting in the way of the fun. It's also great for photographing places I want to return to later with my DSLR. Overall I'm very happy with it. The only criticism I really have is the battery life.

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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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Disappointing image quality overrides the benefits.

I have loved my Canon cameras, all the way back to my FTb (now you know I'm no kid). I thought I would replace my battle-scarred SD870 with the tiny SD940, after all it has about the same optical specs and more MP. I really like the small size, the black matte finish, and the overall high-quality construction - just like all the Canons I have owned. However, the image quality just doesn't cut it. I'm not sure why that is, I thought it was just the fact that I was taking a lot of indoor photos in natural light. But after I tested it in full sun, shooting landscapes, they were very soft as well. There is no excuse for that type of performance in a $250 camera in today's world. For me, image quality is most important because I do books and some large prints, and the SD940 has noticeably poorer image quality than the 3-year old SD870. I had to sell it, now I'm looking for a replacement.

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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 camera says a lot about you - and according to Canon's 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 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.

Customer Review :

overall, really great...

funny to read reviews on amazon; same item, some people love it, others hate it.

am surprised about the negative reviews for this camera; i've had three other canon's, this is my fave. great pictures, good options. i use it more for "art" shots, (see? i put that it quotes to NOT be obnoxious), so am using Vivid color, center-focusing (instead of face), and iContrast. i NEVER use the flash.

am really pleased with the pictures i am taking, and the video is great too (when i use it, which is rare).
great ergonomics, great size. the black version is unobtrusive. am carrying this everywhere.
will enjoy this for as long as it lasts (or until a newer camera insists on being bought...)

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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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Disappointing image quality overrides the benefits.

I have loved my Canon cameras, all the way back to my FTb (now you know I'm no kid). I thought I would replace my battle-scarred SD870 with the tiny SD940, after all it has about the same optical specs and more MP. I really like the small size, the black matte finish, and the overall high-quality construction - just like all the Canons I have owned. However, the image quality just doesn't cut it. I'm not sure why that is, I thought it was just the fact that I was taking a lot of indoor photos in natural light. But after I tested it in full sun, shooting landscapes, they were very soft as well. There is no excuse for that type of performance in a $250 camera in today's world. For me, image quality is most important because I do books and some large prints, and the SD940 has noticeably poorer image quality than the 3-year old SD870. I had to sell it, now I'm looking for a replacement.

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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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Great camera to take everywhere

Most of my photography revolves around my daughter. After noticing that out of the thousands of photos I have taken of my daughter, I didn't have very many with me and her. Carrying a DSLR around everywhere is inconvenient and I wanted something better than my iPhone so I started looking for something I could put in just about any pocket. I read reviews for about two weeks before deciding on this camera. The picture quality is decent enough and it takes 720p video. Its also very easy to hold out at arms length to take a photo of myself and my daughter when we're out and about. it's a great camera to photograph our adventures without getting in the way of the fun. It's also great for photographing places I want to return to later with my DSLR. Overall I'm very happy with it. The only criticism I really have is the battery life.

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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; Face Detection
5. Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Editorial Review :

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.

Customer Review :

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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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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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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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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