Canon Powershot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom (Silver)
- 12.1 megapixels, 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28mm), and optical viewfinder
- Smart Auto intelligently selects settings from 32 predefined shooting situations
- Record movies with 720p HD video
- AA battery power enables you to easily power up on the go
- Discreet Mode disables the sound, flash and AF beam for use in quiet areas
- 12.1 megapixel
- 2.7-Inch LCD
- 4x wide-angle optical zoom (28mm)
- High-definition 720 video
- Optical viewfinder makes capturing images simple & easy
Canon PowerShot A1200 12.1 MP Digital Still Camera with 4x Wide-Angle Optical Zoom (Silver)
List Price: $ 109.00
Price: $ 109.00
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Best inexpensive, easy-to-use compact, and the viewfinder is a plus.,
I bought two of these cameras, one for my 10-year-old and one for my 14-year-old, because it has all these features I was looking for:
(1) the image-quality is superb;
(2) it is one of the few compact digital cameras that run on AA batteries (a feature my 14-year-old son will find useful when he studies and travels in Europe this fall);
(3) it is one of the extremely few compact digital cameras that have a viewfinder (a feature that my 10-year-old daughter wanted);
(4) it has a “smart auto” setting and, even more foolproof, an “easy” setting for the simplest use possible;
(5) it can store a lot of images on a 32-GB SD card (a feature that is good to have when cameras are taken away to summer camps or boarding schools);
(6) taking HD movies is simple; and
(7) it comes at an unbeatably low price, making it a great value.
My children had no problem operating this camera from minute one. I highly recommend this camera!
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|Excellent camera for the price,
I bought the Canon A1200 because I wanted a small point and shoot that I could take everywhere with me. Other selling points were the optical viewfinder which I don’t really use much, as well as the AA batteries. I use Sanyo Eneloops in this camera and they work great. I don’t know how many pictures I can take with them on a single charge because I end up recharging them before they die completely.
The biggest surprise for me has been how well this camera does in low lighting. I have sometimes had trouble with getting good exposures in the dim lighting in my house but not with this camera. The sensor seems to be tuned for low light performance and it is a consistent performer for birthday parties or just taking snapshots of my kids.
I uploaded a few of the artistic shots I’ve made with this camera and I can say that the A1200 has exceeded all of my expectations for a point and shoot camera at this price range. It is a great performer and with a little effort it will take great images. I’ve messed around with some of the preset options and they help a little bit, but the auto setting works well if you don’t want to fiddle with things. Also, the Discreet Mode is great! I accidentally took a picture with auto-flash and interrupted a speaker, so now I always use this mode to disable the focus light and flash when needed.
On a final note, I bought a Lowepro Volta case and it’s a perfect fit, though there is no room for spare batteries. I just wanted a slim package that I can fit in my pocket. It’s a bit bulky but not an inconvenience. I highly recommend this camera if you are on a budget and want a solid performer at the hundred dollar price range.
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|Best Camera Of Its Type – Like The Wide Angle,
The Canon A1200 has the features which we value most and as such, is our favorite digital camera. In particular,
* It can take wide angle photos – the equivalent of 28mm on the older film SLR’s
* It uses 2 AA batteries which is great – especially when traveling overseas. In the past, we encountered too many occasions when a battery became exhausted in the middle of the day or could not be recharged at night. This was especially true when traveling overseas. So now we only consider cameras which use AA batteries because they can be purchased almost anywhere.
* It takes HD video.
* Its size is compact and can easily fit in a pocket or purse. Years ago, I enjoyed taking photos with SLR’s and wore out 3 of them (the film versions). However, I missed many shots on vacation because I did not want to carry an SLR everywhere I went. The compact size of the A1200 allows us to carry it everywhere with ease. And it takes high quality photos.
* This camera does not offer as many options as some others. However, it gives you the options people use most of the time. I do not miss the other ones.
There are a few negatives. Cords to connect the camera to a TV or DVD recorder are sold separately. And it is difficult to force the camera to flash – it wants you to choose the mode and it will decide whether to use the flash. Also, this camera does not have the option to merge 2 or 3 shots into a panoramic picture. And it does not zoom in as close as some other cameras. All that said, we shopped around a lot and, in our opinion, the A1200 has the best combination of features and size.
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