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 perfect inexpensive digital camera January 10, 2009
Terry R. Nye (Kingsport, TN)
I purchased this camera for my wife for Christmas. She wanted a small camera that was simple to operate and she could carry in her purse. I won't belabor the details about the camera itself -- there are other reviews already posted that summarize all of its features. My wife loves the camera because it is pink, small, compact, and simple for her to use. I tend to be far more critical about my cameras and other electronic purchases. Despite that, I find the Canon Powershot SD1100is to take very good photos with amazingly accurate color. In fact, it was all I could do to keep from playing with it before I gave it to my wife for Christmas. The camera is simple and fun to use. The 3X optical zoom is adequate for most closeups. Anyone needing a more powerful zoom should really be looking at SLR digital cameras. The 8 megapixel resolution is more than adequate for viewing on a computer screen and should also make fine standard sized print photos. I'm not sure most people would use this camera to make 8x10 prints, but I believe it would still perform adequately for this. I purchased an additional 4 GB SDHC memory card for about $10 (also available from Amazon) and an additional rechargeable battery for about $8 (including S&H). Canon's pink custom camera case (which I also purchased from Amazon for about $15) makes for a perfect digital camera outfit. The camera comes with a USB cord to download photos to your computer, but I find a using separate memory card reader (there are many available for purchase for very little money) makes this simple and easy with no drain on the camera battery.
If you are looking for a stylish, basic digital camera that will take very good photos for not very much money the Canon Powershot SD1100is is well worth a look. It is available in several different colors. Frankly, I am strongly thinking about buying one for myself.
Great January 9, 2009
Wayne Muhl
I bought this for my wife and she loves it.
Great quality and the size is great.
Canon PowerShot SD1100IS January 9, 2009
S. Hinck
This is a great camera and I couldn't be happier. Great fast shipping service. Everything I purchase from Amazon has been number 1.
 Great Camera - Buy from Amazon! January 9, 2009
L. Sommerville (IN)
I haven't had much time with this camera, but have researched many and this seems to be the best compact buy without sacrifising image quality. I have an A610 as well as a Rebel XT and love picture quality, ease of use, and affordability with Canon cameras. My A610 is great and takes wonderful pictures, minus the lens error I got with it, luckily Canon fixed for me, but I know others were not as lucky.
I did have to have the first SD1100 that I was sent replaced b/c the lens sounded like it was catching and I did not want to chance it. I returned it with no problem and no charge. Amazon was out of stock, but I still received a new camera within TWO days of processing my return online. Amazon had overnighted it to me within one day of getting it in stock, no charge. The noise is less noticeble on this one. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUYING IT FROM AMAZON; CUSTOMER SERVICE IS EXCEPTIONAL.
For Now here is my opinion.
Pros:
MOST IMPORTANTLY: Takes vibrant/ crisp pictures
Easy to Use
Auto Red Eye
Image Stabilization
Face Detection
Compact and Lightweight
Battery- I like not having the weight of regular batteries
VERY AFFORDABLE (Compare to what you would get in other brands- compact)
Cons:
I compared it to my 610 and it seems like it does cast a warmer tone to white and skin tones, but not extremely noticeble
Battery life could be better
Zoom and shutter a little noisy (might just be the sound it is supposed to make)
Flash Recycle time a bit slow
QUESTION: I would like to know is if the slightly static noise when zooming and pressing the shutter is universal. I will prob try one in store to make sure. For now I will give 4 stars.
nice camera, feels sort of plasticky January 9, 2009
Oliver Zee (Berkeley, CA United States)
light, but feels a bit flimsy because some parts of the case are plastic instead of metal like in older models
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