Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Brown)

Very good camera, canon digital, takes great pictures!!! Easy to use and handle. Good size and cool appearance.

I try to slip my blue sd1100 in my pocket whenever I'm heading out the door.

I've used this camera for nearly 2 years now. The best camera is the one you've got with you, and the sd1100 is slim enough that I can take it anywhere without worrying about bulging pockets. I love the sturdy metal construction on these digital elphs. Mine is a little scratched up, but that's because I've taken it everywhere. It still works great.

The focal lengths (i.e. zoom range) isn't really that impressive, but for snapshots, the range is just fine. As with most on camera flash, the flash is best turned off. The wide end of the lens is actually fairly fast at F/2.8, but the lens quickly stops down at the longer end of the zoom range. So if you want to take photos in low light, use the wide end.

The jpegs are nice quality. I like to use the vivid color setting.

The manual controls are nothing to write home about. You basically get control exposure compensation, white balance, and metering modes. No control over shutter speed or aperture. The camera does all the work.

Still, I've gotten some great use out of this camera, and it is a well-functioning, very-pocketable, point-and-shoot.

Lots of reviews out there, but few mention how snappy this camera is. Nearly instant start-up, which I consider a requirement so that you don't miss that special photo b/c you are twiddling your thumbs waiting for the camera to boot. Similarly, the camera responds very quickly when taking a photo. Again a requirement for me.

I have been thoroughly impressed by image quality.

I was recently disappointed when I dropped the camera onto a hard floor and the lens cell became inoperable..."lens error" or something similar...my favorite camera is not useless...but then again, maybe I shouldn't have dropped it onto concrete...

Great camera I have one and bought a 2nd for my folks, as the film cameras are getting harder to find and have the film developed. The movie mode is good if you can't get the right still shot, the voice recorder is wonderful for getting the whole story during a family story time. Paired with the Micca Slimm
[...] Mom and Dad don't even have to have a computer to see their pictures, listen to their voice recordings or watch their just shot movie on their HD TV. The auto mode on the camera does just about everything for them to get a great shot.

I love it! The color is starting to chip but that's okay. I always use it and I take it with me whenever I don't feel like using my DSLR. It's compact, perfect for when you're clubbing or during parties etc.
Easy to use and less complicated than DSLR ( of course!)
It's well worth the money.
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I purchased this camera for my daughter. It came with the photo printer. She loves the camera and it takes really great shots. She hasn't ever used the printer though.

Purchased this as a present for a family member. It is a great camera, light enough to carry around, takes wonderful photos, and built in time-lapse, video, and sound recording.

But a special feature worth knowing about is that firmware extensions can be installed on the memory card (not the camera itself) and then the camera can have more functionality. (This may be true of more recent successor models). Now I want my own!

The product CHDK (third party I think) apparently adds various functions to the feature-set of this camera. Note, according to what I am told, since it is on the memory card, it does not affect the firmware in the camera itself. Here is some of the expanded capability:
- take photo if motion detected, e.g. at a bird feeder (uses the focus mechanism as motion detector)
- HDR function, will take a number of bracketed exposures for combining into a single well-exposed photo.
- time lapse photo cycle has been increased
I don't know what else CHDK helps with, but this gives you an idea of the wonderful things you can do with this camera (and probably others in this product line). This has greatly expanded the usability of this camera and some really great HDR photos have been produced.

i researched many many cameras. i have a nikon D70 (which i love as as well) but it is rather heavy to take every where so i decided to look into getting a smaller camera that i could shove in my pocket yet still have the features that i liked in my large camera.... it apeared that i was to picky i gave up the search untill i went into a ritz store that was closing ( :'( ) the man there answered my question and pointed me in the right direction.... this camera it the camera i couldnt have desighned better!!! idk y they dicontunued such an amazing little camera!!

has the 'fun' settings of color and you can edit and crop a little bit on the camera itself
the light is good indoor and out and is a little slow on the recharge of the flash but still much faster that the average point and shoot.
the zoom goes farrr out and still the pic it almost in perfect focus dispite the photographers camera shake
i have droped this camera several times and it still works perfectly. i have also jammed the lense but when this happens the camera tells me to shut it off. when it comes back on the lense is fine!
it is a heavier point and shoot which again i like... makes me feel like i am holding something that wont break or fall apart.
the macro setting is awesome!!
it dones not have an action setting but had many many others to compensate for that

again i say amazing little camera! i would pay the 300... worth every penny!

Camera broke after only 5 months. Sent camera to canon repair shop who would not repair due to "water damage" which is next to impossible. Customer service nice enough, repair turn around took about 2 weeks, but poor outcome, refused to replace camera. Missed childrens b-day and 1st day of school, just isn't worth it, I would NOT recommend this camera, it is too sensitive!

Update 10/19/09- After speaking with Cannon, they sent me a new camera agreeing that there was minimal damage to cause it to stop working from pictures they took. (ask customer service for pictures of your damaged camera, should be available with your cameras id number!) I now a happy customer.

I do serious photography with a large Digital SLR and all the lenses. I wanted a small camera to carry for personally use when i didn't feel like lugging all my other gear with me. This camera fits the bill perfectly. There are certainly trade offs with low light performance and ability to control all the aspects of taking a photo, but that isn't what this camera is for anyway. Save youself some money and get this instead of getting the latest camera with the highest MP count. It seriously doesn't make a difference for what you are going to use this camera for anyway, and infact may hurt low light performance (more pixels packed into the same chip size generally equates to more image noise).

Personal favorite features
-Very light and sleak design
-Nice LCD screen
-Refined user interface
-Decent low light performance
-Optical stabilization (helps sometimes - but remember this just helps in holding the camera steady, not in increasing the shutter speed to catch a moving object in low light - like my always on the go daughter).
-Good quality video

Wish list
- Ability to turn the flash on/off in auto mode. This is probably my only gripe. I use it in auto most of the time, but you can't make it use the flash for fill lighting or motion stop unless you go to manual mode. I always have to flip back for my wife afterwards :-)
- better default compression on the video. This is a common problem for this camera segment. The video will take up a lot of space, and may need to be convereted/compressed before sending/uploading to blog/ etc. . .

I have had several Canon and Nikon cameras and this is a good camera. As with all small cameras, red eye is an issue when shooting indoors. I bought this camera for $149.99 from Amazon last year. Now it is close to $300??? It's worth $150 NOT $300. Not sure why the price has doubled since Nov. 2008. Crazy...

This is really a good camera - small and taking very good pictures (8 MPix is enough). It is great for amateurs - many settings (indoor, night, portrait etc.), good image stabilizer.

this is a wonderful little camera with video capabilities.
just don't drop it in the sand at the beach.......not even once, like i did. This is the replacement for an older model which was excellent until the sand got in the lens.....then it couldn't move to focus....bummer.
anyway don't even think twice these are great little cameras.

We are enjoying these cameras in our elementary school. Good quality pictures with minimum skills.

I bought this to replace an old Canon Powershot that stopped working. Camera arrived promptly and is easy to start using right away, especially if you've used a Canon in the past. Image quality is very good, particularly indoors or shooting subjects against a bright background. I think image quality of all of these point and shoots has improved a lot over the last couple of years. Small and light enough to drop in a shirt or pants pocket. Pretty good value for the money. I have no significant complaints so far.

I love it!!!! It's easy to use, has great features,easy to carry. And takes awsome pictures!!!! Would recomend it to anyone looking for a great little easy to use camera.

The item was not shipped per the guaranteed two day delivery which was important to me because I wanted to take it on a trip. Your website states that if an item does not make it that you will refund the shipping costs. This has not happened as of yet. Thank you.

i bought this camera a couple months ago and love it. all my friends have commented that they love taking pictures with my camera. i love photography as a hobby, but having a camera to take pictures with my friends and at parties is essential for me. so i couldnt ask for more. with the manual setting on this camera i can take some GREAT shots, as well as the digital macro. the zoom is decent, nothing raveworthy, but nothing to complain about either. i love all the different settings and options it gives, which is great for somebody getting their first digital camera, but it also has quite a few options for the more tech savvy, somebody that has experience with a digital camera. the camera itself looks very nice too, it isnt too bulky or anything. buy this! a great price for a great camera!

Small, looks great, great price. Pictures are great with rich colors. Better than my old SD450.

Bought this as a gift for senior mother and liked it. It has a nice sized viewer and I think it takes great still photos but motion has not been so great. Need to use it more. The buttons are pretty small made for small hands.

Very nice camera. Exactly what I was looking for. I found it very easy to use and simple directions.

The Canon PowerShot SD1100IS is a great little point & shoot camera. It is tiny - fitting easily into a shirt pocket - and takes great pictures, even in difficult lighting. I have yet to read the manual. I was surprised to find that the camera knew to enable flash in backlit situations, and even more surprised to find that it had face-recognition software built in (which really works). A great buy!

My only complaints: the camera shipped with a small memory card, so I had to purchase a larger card separately. You'll also need a simple case/sleeve to protect the LCD screen (also missing from package.)

I absolutely adore this camera. I've gone through a couple of digital cameras in my day (I'm clumsy) and this one is by far the best. Not just because of its apparent durability (it bangs around inside my purse and comes with me everywhere) and its size/weight (fits inside my purse!) but because of the gorgeous pictures it takes. With just a few shooting modes, you can take terrific pictures in any condition. I often feel like a photography genius when I use it. The battery lasts for a very long time. So long that I don't feel I need to carry a spare. The shutter lag is a little long but other than that, I have no complaints. This is the perfect camera for an amateur who just likes to document their lives and share pictures with their friends and family.

I love this camera! It arrived quickly and in perfect conditions, there hasn't passed a day in which I haven't used it and it has shown no signs of slowing down. I recommend this camera to everyone who is not a pro photographer since it satisfies every possible 'everyday' need.

ONE OF THE BEST BUYS EVER. THE CAMERA IS AWESOME AND THE PRINTER IS GREAT QUALITY.

I bought this bundle for my wife. The camera she had was under performing. I have around 6 digital cameras (Canon, Kodak, Panasonic). Honestly, the Canon digital cameras are the best cameras out there. Beside its ease, what sets the Canon SD1100IS apart from the others is its meter. While other camera produce dark, incorrectly metered photographs, this camera takes photos that are vivid, full of life.

What makes this bundle double awesome is the Selphy printer. One can make beautiful 4x6 prints without having to go to a photo lab.

Great camera, takes good images for size. Very good short video with high resolution. Get a large SD card, picture size is large.

I think this is a pretty good camera for it's size. It's takes clear pictures and decent videos. I think it turns on fairly quick...which is great. All the cannon's that i've used have a red light that appears before you take a shot, as does this one, so sometimes it bother's me, but not a big deal. I think the quality of the battery/sd cover could be a little better because it doesn't feel very stern. However, as a causal picture taker it's perfect for my purposes and i would recommend to others like me!

This is a great little camera. It's very light. It has a lot of features for the price. Battery life is amazing. The camera body is beautiful, but some of the external parts are plastic--such as the function slider--and seem too flimsy to stand up to frequent use. I read many reviews on the camera. It is top rated for its class and price, and it has proven to be what I expected (small, light, inexpensive, and easy to use). I am happy with my purchase.

I received my SD1100 last week - it only took 3 days with free shipping. Very impressed with Amazon's shipping during the holidays. All that aside, I am also impressed with this camera! I shopped around and chose the Canon SD1100. It's so small and compact. Easy to take along everywhere but it's still packed with all the fun features. I wanted to leave a review on the color alone. I really debated on the brown. Blue would have been my second choice but the chocolate lover won out. It's a beautiful deep brown color. The photo doesn't do the color justice. It's a perfect color of chocolate. I just love it and get LOTS of compliments on it. Highly recommend the Bohemian Brown color!

the order arrived pretty quick. The camera works fine as it should be.
One thing I don't like about this camera is the design of the 'mode switch' button (switch from photo shot, video and review). It is loose and looks really cheap. We haven't explored all its functions yet and will give more detailed review later.

I just got this camera after my old one broke, and I really wanted a nice compact one. This camera is in fact very small, and very easy to use. I really love it. It takes excellent pictures, and has a lot of options for different settings, light, speeds.. You can see some pictures i uploaded using the "digital macro" option, you can actually see ice crystals formed on the grass, a rose, and another plant, on a frosty morning.

This is a great Camera, it not only takes great pictures, the movies are just as good. The only thing to keep in mind is the Transcend 4G memory card will not work with older readers...So my advice is to buy a Transcend card reader that costs about $15 and plugs into the computer via a USB port

Pros: -compact and sturdy enough to hold and shoot without dropping.
-Ideal for parents/elders who are not camera savvy
-Excellent picture quality when compared to Nikon SD series and Sony coolpix series
-looks stylish,esp. the gold color.
-Image Stabilization really works! it is difficult to get a decent snap of my dog who never stays still and this time i got excellent shots with my cannon SD1100.
-Lithium battery life is good and lasts for around 200+pics

Cons: Flash setting are not accurate in certain light conditions. I ended up getting darker pics with flash on and vice-versa.(could have been my ignorance with the settings and I may have to read the manual again)
-Battery/memory flap is very delicate,needs extra care while opening and closing.
-takes more time to download the pics to the computer(I did not use the camera driver provided, I chose not to and it still worked)

overall a good product for the money and the deal with the camera+memory worked out excellent

I like the canon brand and there style of cameras ...but i think this cam is pricey and there are cheaper brands that deliver the same quality pics at higher mp for less.

I purchased this camera based upon the reviews from
some of the more notable review sites and was somewhat
disappointed in the image quality both indoors and
under less than full bright sunlight. It would be
a great camera for a kid to play with but not especially
for a photographer. All images appear fuzzy and soft
to me under any situation other than ideal light. The
start up time and focusing time is a bit better than
the competition but that's the only advantage that I can
see in this toy camera. I have a 2 megapixel old Olympus
camera that takes sharper and better exposed indoor shots.

I guess the trade off is that if you want something that
you can fit in your shirt pocket or a toy for a kid than
this would be a good choice. This is not a camera for
those of us who like sharp well focused image quality.

And what is it with the white balance? AWFUL indeed!
All indoor shots have this yellow cast that I find
objectionable. Save your money and look at some offerings
from Olympus or one of the other manufacturers.

I sold mine on ebay and bought a Finepix f50fd for about the
same price. The difference in image quality is like night and
day.

I own an Elph SD450 5MP, which I thought nothing could beat for the quality of pictures and movie clips it took. I ordered this one to update my camera and was not disappointed. Canon photos tend to be bluish or dark but that is easily corrected in the computer or with the camera settings. I was pleasantly surprised by the clarity of photos, particularly when using the standard zoom. I also like the movie mode which has been improved over my 450. I gave it 4 instead of 5 because I hoped it was more compact, but it is a tad thicker and bigger all around than the 450. Still, it's a great camera to keep in a purse or briefcase in case the perfect photo opportunity should present itself.

I WAS GIVEN ONE A FEW YEARS AGO. THIS ONE SHOULD BE JUST THAT MUCH BETTER. IT IS ALSO A GIFT.

I purchased this product as a gift for my husband as an alternative to a Casio Exilim that he had previously purchased and was unhappy with. He wanted a small camera that he could carry about with him that would take good clear photographs. The features of this camera that he specifically wanted were: compact size, anti-shake feature, reliable brand with a good track record. In short, from the product description and the outstanding customer reviews and glowing recommendations on this site and camera sites, written by lay men and expert photographers, I felt that this would be the perfect camera. Unfortunately, we didn't share the views of the majority. In a nutshell, we found 3 main faults: the image stabilization feature didn't appear to work as many of the shots that he took came out blurry/out of focus; this camera relies heavily on the use of the flash, which makes it a problem with certain shots that you want to come out clear not using a flash feature; the battery and memory card cover seems cheap and flimsy, which we didn't expect to find in a Canon, which are usually well built. In short, it underperformed the Casio Exilim on the picture quality and fell short of our expectations but the camera that we purchased might be faulty. We returned this camera because of these issues.

Camera is very versatil, small size, takes excellent pictures.
Very satisfied with this purchase.

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue) I bought this camera from Amazon.com for $164.00. It is a real nice little camera, mostly made of metal with a couple of plastic doors to its outputs & Battery/memory card compartment. I also bought the PSC-1000 Blue case & a Hi capacity SD Memory card, ScanDisk 2GB Extreme lll SD Card. I wish I had bought the PSC-55 case which I feel looks a lot nicer.
I have owned this camera less then a week & so far no problems.
I wish it had a rubber feel on the edges, like most cell phones have. It's real easy to stick in your pocket & not have to drag around a camera bag.
The Menu is easy to use but takes practice to see what all the icons stand for. Don't bother calling Canon's Help Desk at they are useless. They only read from the Book you are looking at.
The Battery charger is nicely made & takes 1-1/2 hr to charge.
I set the camera in the Auto mode (which I am sure most people who buy in this price range use) Flash to Auto, anti shake On, face detection On and resolution at L & compression at super fine. Those are the top settings & if you want to Email any of your pictures after downloading to your computer you can always knock down the resolution.
I did not install the Canon computer Software since I download straight from the Memory Card.
When turning on the camera you need to be careful that you do not interfere with the lens extending.
I think this subcompact camera is the way to go unless you are a pro or think you are a pro and want something like a $1000 & up SLR.

This is a great little point and shoot. It's small enough to easily fit in a pocket and takes fine pictures. My one gripe is its default to crank up the ISO automatically in low light. Unless you switch to manual mode and specify your desired ISO, the camera will switch to 800 ISO and you'll get a very grainy image (assuming you've turned off the flash). That complaint aside, the camera takes outstanding pictures in daylight, captures good videos, has very good battery life and has places the controls where they're easy and intuitive to access.

Very pleased with this purchase. Used as a gift and they were very pleased also.

I've had the Canon Elph cameras on and off for years and they are great. Good price, lots of features, and it's nice to get used to the Canon menu system as it is pretty much standard across all of their cameras. Overall hard to beat for the price...and the memory cards are dirt cheap.

I just bought this camera last night and I had a few hours to play with it. The picture quality is fantastic indoors and outside. The macro setting is really nice.

I was looking for a small camera under $300 that has great picture quality and movie quality. I found it! The SD100IS is the best choice, and it looks very cool. I bought mine in brown.

I am definitely an amateur, not as savvy a user as it sounds like a lot of the other reviewers are. But, from the other extreme of "photographer-smartness", this is a great little camera to use. It's easy, yet has a lot of functionality, which the user guide manages to clearly explain. I needed something very small, which it is, that takes awesome pictures, which it does. Battery life seems very good, so far. My husband likes the manly brown color, too.

I have been using a Powershot I2 IS for the last 3 years. Very good camera with a fantastic 12X Zoom. However, I wanted a camera to carry in my pocket. So many times I just didn't feel like dragging a large camera with me to various parties or events. This camera fills the bill. I carry it everywhere.

The pictures it produces are stunning. The 8MP 3X zoom produces a picture that you can crop to the point that you get almost the same picture as you would have with the 5MP 12X zoom lense (my opinion). The movie feature is wonderful too, even better than the I2 IS.

The camera feels great in your hand with a solid, quality feeling. If you have used Canon cameras before the menus are very intuitive. I would not have purchased this camera (or any camera for that matter) if it did not have the Image Stabilization feature. This is especially a must as you get older.

By the way there is an advantage to the Brown color: If you have to use the optical view finder outside, the camera itself produces minimum glare for you eye to see more clearly through the small opening. The color also makes the LCD playback pop. And as a bonus, it really gives the camera a luxury look, you have to see it in person to appreciate the color.

I recently took it to a monthly card party and everyone went wild over it. So much so that one person sat right down at the computer and ordered one! If you want a sub-compact, pocketable camera that takes great pictures, I highly recommend the Canon SD1100IS.

As a Florida travel writer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World and Canon PowerShot Digital ELPHs are the most common cameras I see. Families seem to love them, because they're so easy to carry and operate. Each about the size of a deck of playing cards, these "pocket cameras" really do slip right into the pocket of a shirt or pair of cargo pants, and their retro rectangular designs make them easy to grip. Best of all, they all take good photos. (How do I know? Because I've actually gotten to use every one of these cameras. Nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShots.)

Here's my breakdown of the seven bestselling Digital ELPH models:

7TH PLACE: The SD750 was the 2007 PowerShot flagship. It includes a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features and red-eye correction. But the entire back is an LCD display, which looks cool but means the camera does not have a viewfinder -- a must for shooting in bright sunlight. $200 list.

6TH PLACE: The 2006-model SD800 IS attempted to add an image stabilizer and a wide-angle lens into the standard set of PowerShot goodies. The stabilizer works well, but the lens doesn't focus well at its edges when set at its widest angle. Still, it's good training for someone who wants to compose like a pro. $350 list.

5TH PLACE: Slighter larger than the other models here, the SD850 IS combines a 4x zoom and 8 meg photo size with an image stabilizer. In my experience every little button, dial and switch has a quality feel, and everything works great. However I notice people who have it don't use it quite as much as those with the smaller ELPHs. It is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket. If you have large hands, though, it may be just what you are looking for. $300 list.

4TH PLACE: There's a lot to like in the SD950 IS. First off, it's gorgeous. The body is titanium. An upgrade to the SD850 IS, it also adds manual controls and the ability to stitch together panoramic images. The only reason I don't rate it higher is the price. $400 list.

3RD PLACE: The SD1000 very well may be everything you need in a pocket camera. Released in 2007, it's the companion model to the 750, with a traditional viewfinder and 2.5-inch LCD display. It's also slightly thinner and lighter overall. Everything works well and with a new list price of just $200, it doesn't waste a dollar. The best value in the line.

2ND PLACE: The SD870 IS is the ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens. It fixes the problems of the SD800. This model doesn't have an optical viewfinder, otherwise there's little not to love. 8-meg images. $350 list.

1ST PLACE: My top choice is the camera on this page, the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS. New for 2008, this update to the SD1000 adds image stabilization, a slightly longer-range zoom (38-114 mm vs. 35-105), another megapixel of photo size and a little more curve in the body (a small indent on the right side of the front helps give you a better grip). Plus, of course, it comes in colors. I see this one both at Disney and at my home, as my teenage daughter has a blue one and uses it every single day. Her images are at least as good as those from her old SD1000, and the image stabilization does make a real difference in the shots she takes on her school bus.

If you need a solid, reliable, and stylish point-and-shoot ultracompact digital camera that produces high-quality images, then the new Canon PowerShot SD1100IS may be right for you.

I am an advanced amateur photographer and own 2 Canon digital cameras (G2 and 20D). Both have served me well over the years but recently I have found myself needing a decent ultracompact camera that I can easily carry with me at all times for unexpected photo-ops.

Other current Canon models that I also researched before my purchase of the "bohemian brown" SD1100IS included the SD950IS and the SD1000.

Here is my take on the SD1100IS:

Strengths:
- 8MP with DigicIII processor (excellent resolution images with good dynamic range)
- Solid construction (most of body made of anodized aluminum)
- Easy to use (logical user-interface) with multiple shooting modes to fit your situation (action/sports mode is a glaring omission but read section below to see possibly why)
- Advanced metering system with accurately exposed pics in even "tricky" situations (great balance of highlights and shadows)
- Tack-sharp images (much more so with sufficient lighting and use of built-in flash)
- Optical IS feature helpful when shooting in either low-light conditions with flash off or at telephoto lengths
- Fast start-up with acceptable shutter-lag (when not using flash)
- Bright 2.5" LCD monitor (100% coverage, 230k pixels) made of polycrystalline silicon; fairly scratch-resistant (can't vouch if this applies to keys and coins)
- Optical zoom viewfinder (though only a tiny peephole, it is essential when glare becomes an issue shooting in bright sunlight or when LCD cannot be used as battery power is nearly depleted)

Limitations:
- Lack of manual control over aperture, shutter speed, and focusing (for the obssessive control-freaks)
- Noise is noticeable beginning at ISO 400 (ISO 800 still useable but probably for only 4x6 images)
- Fastest shutter speed is 1/1500 sec (not fast enough to stop action for some sporting activities)
- Auto-focus speed inadequate to follow fast-moving subjects
- Shutter-lag accentuated with flash on (precious Canon moments lost while waiting for flash to recharge)
- Minor vignetting and chromatic aberration (albeit, difficult not to expect from compact p&s)
- Pincushion and barrel distortion at the extremes of the focal lengths
- No RAW shooting mode

Overall Impression:
Even with some serious limitations inherent to virtually all digital cameras in this class, I am recommending the Canon PowerShot SD1100IS. It does what it's supposed to do. This camera allows one to take beautiful photographs in an ultracompact, reliable, and elegant device that is both easy and fun to use.


[UPDATE: Since this review, Canon has recently announced 3 new ELPH models that will be released soon....in time for Grad & Dad's Day: the PowerShot SD770IS, SD790IS, and SD890IS. All are redesigned 10MP digital cameras with Optical IS, but appear at first glance to have just minor upgrades to the feature set of the latest ELPH models. The SD790IS replaces the SD750, and the SD890IS replaces the SD850IS. The SD770IS seems a bit curious as it may be in direct competition with the new SD1100IS (which is the natural successor to the wildly popular SD1000); it has 2 additional MP but will unlikely make a significant difference in image resolution compared to the SD1100IS. I would've preferred to have seen upgrades to the SD870IS and the SD950IS, but those will be rolled out undoubtedly later this year....conveniently before the Holidays.

SD770IS: 10MP, 3X Optical zoom (35-105mm), 2.5" LCD monitor, Optical viewfinder, ISO 1600, MSRP $299.99.
SD790IS: 10MP, 3X Optical zoom (35-105mm), 3" LCD monitor, no Optical viewfinder, ISO 3200, MSRP $349.99.
SD890IS: 10MP, 5X Optical zoom (37-185mm), 2.5" LCD monitor, Optical viewfinder, ISO 3200, MSRP $399.99.]