Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue)
- 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
- 3x optical image-stabilized zoom
- 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II monitor
- Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
- Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)
Capture the details of important moments with ease!
List Price: $ 179.99
Price: $ 334.98
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Perfect for me.,
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.
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|A terrific pocket camera,
As a 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. About the size of a deck of playing cards, each of these “pocket cameras” really do slip right into a pants pocket, and their 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 models. Nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs.)
Here’s my breakdown of the ten bestselling Digital Elph models. Any of the first six are superb choices:
1ST PLACE: SD1100 IS (The camera on this page)
An update to the SD1000 (see below), this 2008 8MP beauty adds image stabilization, a slightly longer zoom (38-114 mm), another MP of photo size and a small indent on the right side for a better grip. Plus it comes in colors! My daughter has a blue one and uses it every single day. During school days the image stabilization made a real difference in her on-the-bus shots. With that heavy of use hers has gotten scratched up a bit, but the marks are small and hardly noticeable.
2ND PLACE: SD870 IS
The ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens. Slightly thicker than the SD1100 IS, this 8MP model doesn’t have an optical viewfinder which makes it tough to use in bright sunlight, otherwise there’s little not to love. My husband uses one as a comp camera, to compose shots for the travel guide “The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World.”
3RD PLACE: SD770 IS
Just released in May, this 10 MP model is, in a way, an update of the SD1100 IS (see above). I rate it lower because it has a plastic body and doesn’t come in colors. On the other hand, it has a longer battery life than the 1100 and features an improved LCD screen that is very easy to view. As for photo quality, I can’t tell the difference.
4TH PLACE: SD950 IS
There’s a lot to like in this 12.1 MP camera. First off, it’s gorgeous. The body, though a little thick, is titanium. An upgrade to the SD850 IS (see below), it has a 3.7x zoom lens and adds manual controls as well as the ability to stitch together panoramic images. The only reason I don’t rate it higher is the price.
5TH PLACE: SD890 IS
Want a long zoom lens? Here’s your baby, a 10 MP model with a 5x zoom. Also has the new bright LCD screen and all the other 2008 Canon goodies. The most expensive Canon PowerShot ELPH.
6TH PLACE: SD790 IS
With the same 10 MP image sensor and 3x zoom lens as the SD770 IS, this new model stands out only for its larger 3-inch LCD display and, as a result, lack of optical viewfinder. The rear controls are different, too, with a flatter design that uses fewer buttons.
7TH PLACE: SD1000
In my opinion there’s no reason to buy this 7.1 MP model. Released in 2007, it’s been replaced by the SD1100 IS (see above). The SD1000 is a fine camera but it doesn’t have image stabilization, a key feature of the 2008 lineup.
8TH PLACE: SD850 IS
The ancestor to the SD890 IS, this 8 MP Elph combines a 4x zoom and 8 MP photo size with an image stabilizer. Every button, dial and switch has a quality feel. Slighter larger than the other models here, it is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket, but if you have larger hands it may be just what you are looking for.
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|Solid ultracompact camera,
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 CCD sensor with DigicIII processor (excellent resolution images with good dynamic range)
– Solid construction (most of body made of anodized aluminum)
– Feels sturdy and well-balanced in the hands
– Easy to use (logical user-interface) with minimal need to consult owner’s manual for basic operation
– Multiple shooting modes to fit variety of situations (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)
– Macro mode can result in stunning close-ups with outstanding level of detail
– 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 viewfinder (though only a tiny peephole, it is essential when LCD glare and washout become an issue shooting in bright sunlight or when LCD cannot be used as battery power is nearly depleted)
– Camera made in Japan (at least those from the 1st shipment; this easily may be subject to change)
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 4×6 images; ISO 1600 mostly unuseable)
– 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)
– Cannot adjust focus or optical zoom while shooting in movie mode (focus is fixed for distance selected at first frame, and digital zoom is permitted instead, resulting in significant image quality deterioration)
– Battery/memory card cover and hinge made of plastic (no safety latch that needs to be de-activated first before sliding cover out, in order to prevent accidental opening)
– 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
Battery power in camera mode with LCD monitor on is mostly as advertised, allowing for approximately 240 images. If your budget permits, I recommend investing in a few spare batteries as backups and replacing the supplied 32MB memory card with a pair of 4GB SDHC memory cards–vital purchases if you plan to use the movie mode frequently.
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 Image Stabilizer. The saga of the MP race continues. If the same sensor is found in these units as their predecessors and without improving the noise reduction technology, then adding a few more MP can potentially result in noisier images. We’ll have to wait and see. The most intriguing of the bunch appears to be the SD790IS, which replaces the SD750 by adding the very useful Optical IS feature and showcasing flat control buttons. Hopefully, the QC has been remedied on this unit as many consumers experienced the dreaded “lens error” nightmare. The SD890IS replaces the SD850IS and may appeal to vacationers and wildlifers needing more reach at the telephoto end. The SD770IS seems a bit curious as it may be in direct…
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