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I bought the SD1000 as a camera to have that "goes everywhere", as we all know that nice high end DSLRs like my Sony Alpha end up not going everywhere due to their size.

I've been TOTALLY impressed with the speed, ease of use and just overall enjoyment of using my new SD1000. I find the pictures to be awesome and it's so much more responsive and snappy than the new Sony T100 that I was also considering.

No it's not 8 megapixels like the Sony and no it doesn't have 5x zoom like the Sony, but my personal opinion is that anything over about 6 megapixels and 3x zoom on a point and shoot camera is a waste of time and they are really just trying to suck people in with numbers that don't mean anything for this type of camera.

Go buy the SD1000. You'll love it!


->Comparison

I won't repeat all good stuff about this camera all other people have written here already. I will only point out some different pro's and con's.

I am using Canon PowerShot cameras for years. They mostly have imoroved. What I like about the new SD1000 (up from my SD700 IS) is the 2:3 aspect ratio assitance - in short: You all know that digital cameras take picture a little wider than 4 inches, and when you print your photos, it always gets cut down from both sides. It's hard to figure out while shooting where exactly to point the camera. So with the help of the SD1000, it marks those spots grey, so you know exactly how your photo will look like after printing. Beautiful.

Another good thing, is that settings and menus are much better designed. You could see more selections on screen. Hard to explain, but if you used Canon in the past, you'll immediately see what I mean. I also love Canon for the ease-of-use. Everything is so simple!

But the bad things are much more. The zoom lever is dificult to control. They used to make the pointer much bigger, now it's so tiny and annoying. The battery/Card door is so flimsy. Why don't they use the excellent design from their own SD700, which was spring assisted? Besides that, still no zooming while shooting video. And still recording only on uncompressed AVI format, which will give you about 1/2 hour of video on a 2 gb card! MPEG ot other compressed format should be an option, like most other manufacturers are offering. Also, a big problem which was mentiond so many times and Canon doesn't seem to listen, is the absence of a BATTERY METER. You have no idea the strength of your battery, until minutes before it dies. And why don't they offer the optical image stabilizer like on the SD700 and SD800? Canon still have a way to go to catch up with missing features most other cameras already have.


->Deal

It's really a wonderful pocket size camera and a welcome improvement over my old Powershot S400 (which is still working fine). It performs great in the most difficult situations for an amateur photographer: low light, extremely bright or dark surroundings of main subjects, indoor close ups (flash off, please). And the optical view finder comes in handy when the reflection on the large LCD is too strong. Sure it's not perfect: a lot of image noise with high ISO settings (keep them under 400), menus that close too quickly and very interesting features hidden in the functions, but after the first 1000 pictures you'll get used to them. And don't spend too much time reading the manual (someone ought to write a manual on how to read Canon manuals). Go out and take those beautiful pictures: the camera is very simple, easy to handle and produces excellent images. It's all up to you.


->Cheap

I upgraded from my first Canon which is several years old. This is smaller and so automatic - with lots of new features. I love this camera. I agree it seems kinda cheaply made - would've paid more for same camera w bettter materials. Went to Ialy and took over 1000 photos - from airplane, train, in crowds - so easy to use and great photos. Also turned off flash and took photos inside dark churches - still good. Once, while changing the battery, the cover that slides to open the battery and SD card slot came off. After calming down and many many tries, I got it back on. I also found that long range zooms were unstable - shaky. But overall it slips in your pocket, is quick to use and makes great photos.


->Purchase

Love this camera. Small and easily carried, lots of cool features. I shoot a D SLR normally, but it's too bulky and cumbersome to haul around on vacation, etc. This camera fits the bill perfectly.


->Comparison

This is a wonderful product. I've been using digital cameras for about 5 years which are much larger and this camera does super work. It's loaded with new features and it's small size is a surprise. I can make 8"x10" prints with incredible clarity. Don't let any negative comments you've seen about this camera deter you from taking a look at it. Unless, of course, you're looking to spend a lot of money on an SLR.



->Best Price

Takes excellent photos. Vivid display. Sometimes looks a little grainy until the photo is taken. Fits easily into your pocket. Be careful not to have keys or a coin as the display gets scratched. Super fast start up. Battery life was great compared to my older camera. I'd like to have a plug in charger rather than having to remove the battery and recharge. Image stabilization seemed good. I did get a few blurred images but most were night shots without the flash on. Overall I was very satisfied and would recommend the camera to friends and family.


->Cheap

I bought this camera to replace a larger, clunkier one I had before going on a trip to Europe. I wanted to have something compact and easy to carry discreetly in my pocket without looking too much like a tourist. This camera has been perfect for that, and so much more. It takes beautiful, crisp, colorful pictures, and is great for portraits as well as scenic shots. It doesn't give a lot of user-control over shutter speed or aperture, and so really isn't for professional photos, but it does the job well.

The downsides: surface scratches easily, doesn't come with a protective case (although Virgin MegaStore carries one perfect for it), and the flash setting must be re-set each time after camera is turned off, which is slightly annoying.

A great camera for the price though. Very satisfied, indeed!


->Deal

i bought this canon based on the 5* reviews. i was totally disappointed in the quality of the photos. the shadows on outdoor photos were very harsh and when i tried to adjust them with the canon image editing program they still were very poor. i returned the camera extremely disappointed. it couldn't compare to my nikon 3 mp camera which is a few years old


->Compare

I love this camera. My old camera was a Kodak DC3400 and I loved it even though it was OLD and about the size and weight of a brick. It took great pictures but it was slow and then I dropped it and cracked the lens. So I did my research and decided upon this little Canon Powershot SD1000 and I'm very pleased with it. It takes beautiful pictures, has great controls, has very little lag, and is a nice compact size. The only thing I notice is the red-eye corrector doesn't work very well. I have to correct a lot more of my photos with Photoshop because of red-eye than with my old camera. Overall, it's a great camera, great price...great value.


->Deal

This is the GREATEST digital Point & Shoot camera out there today!!! I have had the best time with this unit. It makes taking pictures FUN!


->Price

Hi,
I have been using canon for years now.Excellent picture quality.Amazing clearity.
I bought Canon A550 2 months ago.But I dont know why , the camera was not at alll good...very bad picture quality.I sent it to the repair center and changed the lens and it got worst.
So I gave it back and bought SD1000.This is really a great camera.
picture quality is good.very handy...easy to use....
All in all - recommended.



->Buy

I agonized for a long time over which P&S to buy, and boy am I glad I did. This is an amazing little tool. It's feature rich, very smartly designed, well built and operationally very logical and smooth. Produces excellent images. And did I say fast? Its fast. Im just thrilled with it. Can you tell?


->Purchase

Without spending a fortune, I wanted to purchase an auto-focus digital camera that was small and compact, so that I could take travel photos of people and places. This camera has met all of my expectations. The 7.1 megapixel camera produces pictures that are sharp and crisp, so that if you use the cable connector that comes with the camera, to show your pictures on a large screen (such as your tv), there is absolutely no grainyness to the images. The 2-1/2' viewing screen is a nice feature. My wife has an older Canon PowerShot that is larger, heavier and bulkier, but has only a 1-1/4" viewing screen (that is harder to see). As far as using the cameras, they both work the same, so upon purchasing my SD1000, I didn't have to go through any learning curve. Don't be fooled by it's small size, this is a well made product that takes good pictures.


->Comparison

I purchased this camera after reading the reviews on Amazon. It is lightweight, compact, and easy to use. I was concerned with whether it would work with my new macbook computer becuase Canon says they haven't tested it on the new macs yet, but it works without a problem. I hooked it up and it downloaded the pics without any problems.

A few concerns, though. I have small hands and fingers so this isn't a problem for me, but people with larger hands - especially men - may have a harder time using the camera due to the small buttons. In addition, I am not used to having a camera with a battery that charges. I am used to cameras with regular AA or AAA batteries. Having to charge the battery takes some getting used to just because you have to plan in advance to make sure it's charged before planning on using it. I suggest possibly buying a backup.

Overall, though I HIGHLY recommend.


->Price

I bought the SD1000 as a camera to have that "goes everywhere", as we all know that nice high end DSLRs like my Sony Alpha end up not going everywhere due to their size.

I've been TOTALLY impressed with the speed, ease of use and just overall enjoyment of using my new SD1000. I find the pictures to be awesome and it's so much more responsive and snappy than the new Sony T100 that I was also considering.

No it's not 8 megapixels like the Sony and no it doesn't have 5x zoom like the Sony, but my personal opinion is that anything over about 6 megapixels and 3x zoom on a point and shoot camera is a waste of time and they are really just trying to suck people in with numbers that don't mean anything for this type of camera.

Go buy the SD1000. You'll love it!


->Prices

I won't repeat all good stuff about this camera all other people have written here already. I will only point out some different pro's and con's.

I am using Canon PowerShot cameras for years. They mostly have imoroved. What I like about the new SD1000 (up from my SD700 IS) is the 2:3 aspect ratio assitance - in short: You all know that digital cameras take picture a little wider than 4 inches, and when you print your photos, it always gets cut down from both sides. It's hard to figure out while shooting where exactly to point the camera. So with the help of the SD1000, it marks those spots grey, so you know exactly how your photo will look like after printing. Beautiful.

Another good thing, is that settings and menus are much better designed. You could see more selections on screen. Hard to explain, but if you used Canon in the past, you'll immediately see what I mean. I also love Canon for the ease-of-use. Everything is so simple!

But the bad things are much more. The zoom lever is dificult to control. They used to make the pointer much bigger, now it's so tiny and annoying. The battery/Card door is so flimsy. Why don't they use the excellent design from their own SD700, which was spring assisted? Besides that, still no zooming while shooting video. And still recording only on uncompressed AVI format, which will give you about 1/2 hour of video on a 2 gb card! MPEG ot other compressed format should be an option, like most other manufacturers are offering. Also, a big problem which was mentiond so many times and Canon doesn't seem to listen, is the absence of a BATTERY METER. You have no idea the strength of your battery, until minutes before it dies. And why don't they offer the optical image stabilizer like on the SD700 and SD800? Canon still have a way to go to catch up with missing features most other cameras already have.


->Buy

It's really a wonderful pocket size camera and a welcome improvement over my old Powershot S400 (which is still working fine). It performs great in the most difficult situations for an amateur photographer: low light, extremely bright or dark surroundings of main subjects, indoor close ups (flash off, please). And the optical view finder comes in handy when the reflection on the large LCD is too strong. Sure it's not perfect: a lot of image noise with high ISO settings (keep them under 400), menus that close too quickly and very interesting features hidden in the functions, but after the first 1000 pictures you'll get used to them. And don't spend too much time reading the manual (someone ought to write a manual on how to read Canon manuals). Go out and take those beautiful pictures: the camera is very simple, easy to handle and produces excellent images. It's all up to you.


->Cheap

I upgraded from my first Canon which is several years old. This is smaller and so automatic - with lots of new features. I love this camera. I agree it seems kinda cheaply made - would've paid more for same camera w bettter materials. Went to Ialy and took over 1000 photos - from airplane, train, in crowds - so easy to use and great photos. Also turned off flash and took photos inside dark churches - still good. Once, while changing the battery, the cover that slides to open the battery and SD card slot came off. After calming down and many many tries, I got it back on. I also found that long range zooms were unstable - shaky. But overall it slips in your pocket, is quick to use and makes great photos.


->Sale

Love this camera. Small and easily carried, lots of cool features. I shoot a D SLR normally, but it's too bulky and cumbersome to haul around on vacation, etc. This camera fits the bill perfectly.


->Affordable

I ordered this camera for its small size and simple look. Once I received it, however I noticed that when the lens is facing the light, very noticeable purple vertical bars appear in the LCD. It does not show up in the photo though (processed out). The troubleshooting section of the manual says this is normal. I went to a camera store and tried their demo. It had the same problem. I found it unberable and returned it. I am very disappointed that instead of fixing a known issue before releasing the product, Canon simple tells customers it's normal and ask them to get used to it.


->Best Price

I purchased this camera for a trip to Yellowstone Park. I am technologically challenged, and was able to get it up and running very quickly. It is compact, recharges quickly, holds the charge a long time, but best of all the pictures turned out beautifully!! I will continue to try to learn all of the things I can do with the camera, but it certainly performed on this initial trip!


->Lowest Price

I have had no problems with this camera yet. I just received it in May, and so far, it seems to be great. I haven't printed out any photos yet, so that will be interesting. I upgraded from a 4 mega-pixel to this, and on the computer screen, I can't tell a whole lot of difference in the images as far as quality. I think it is great that it is so small and has so may different features. I love the large LCD display, so I can immediately erase images I don't like. I have had great luck with Canon and will stick with them for my next camera.


->Deals

I was looking for a simple, easy to use, point-and-shoot small-form factor camera that takes great pictures. I lucked out with this one.

Pros: Great pictures, vibrant color. Video is also fantastic. At 640x480, I thought I was looking at something recorded from a camcorder. I also really like the way it will reorient pictures in view mode based on whether you're holding the camera horizontally or vertically.

Cons: The battery, while rechargeable, requires you to pop it out of the camera and place in an external charger. I would prefer just being able to charge from the USB port.


->Buy

I bought this camera because my Powershot sd600 had gotten stolen. I got this one from Amazon, with a 1G sd card and a leather carrying pouch and it all costs me about the same as the sd600 alone. I was very pleased with this. As the far as the actual performance of the camera, I couldn't be happier. My pictures and movies come out nicely every time. The only downside is that the camera is kind of slow in actually taking the picture. A friend of mine has the sd630 and she noticed the difference in speed immediately.


->Affordable

Easy to use. Easy to adjust manually and great auto settings. I got the 2 gig memory card and haven't run out of space yet. Last camping trip I took 300+ photos, several short movies, and still had juice in the battery. LCD is big, timer is easy to set up, movies are great quality, photo program is excellent to enhance photos with only a few clicks of the mouse. I'm still figuring it out, and the more I use it, the more postcard like images I get.


->Affordable

Great camera. It came highly recommended by 3 family members and it lived up to expectation. The 32mb card it came with holds 15 pictures or 1 movie so buy a 1 or 2gb card immediately. Especially like the rechargable battery.


->Price

The Canon powerShot SD1000 is nice little camera, and very easy to take to anywhere, love my pictures too!!
I can say that up to now it has taken great pictures but still I need to take a lot more and of course keep on using the different options that brings.

Cons: I would say the purple banner it shows on the LCD screen when there is a lot of sun, it could very disturbing sometimes.



->Compare

So far, I'm very satisfied - this camera is small and lightweight. It's not a professional camera, but it takes nice pictures for what the average person needs. The battery lasts a LONG time on one charge. Make sure you charge it up before you use it, though - the battery is only partially charged when you receive it.


->Comparison

I got the SD1000 to take pictures during my graduation. Three weeks down the line I'm still in love with this little piece of equipment. Picture quality in auto mode is really good, and I've been amazed by the videos I've made so far. I believe it's video quality is a tad better than picture quality. Not to mention its small size.

One observation: The less the zoom, the better the picture quality. This is probably why people complain about grainy pictures.


->Deals

I'm a snooty old Nikon F2 guy. I can't believe the excellent performance of this modern camera. It took me 10 months to decide to buy it. Man, am I stupid to have waited so long.


->Deal

This camera has all the features I need and is so much lighter and smaller than my SD400, which is a great camera I've traveled the world with. Although very small for it's many features I have found the settings easy to change. And it is still great for Canon to furnish a regular view finder.


->Wholesale

I really love this design. The person who received it as a gift really like it very much.


->Prices

As a Florida travel photographer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World and Canon PowerShots are the most common cameras I see. Families on vacation seem to love them. Why? Because they're easy to carry and easy to operate. Each about the size of 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 makes them easy to grip. And they take good photos. Here's my breakdown of the four top-selling PowerShot models:

4TH PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized Zoom was Canon's top-of-the-line ELPH in 2006. It takes good shots, but be careful with the flash. It's often too bright for indoor close-ups and low light outdoor scenes, and so close to the lens that people often end up with red eyes. With a list price of $350, it's the same price as the more advanced 2007 models:

3RD PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD750 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) is the new Powershot flagship. And dang if it ain't almost perfect! It includes a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features and offers 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 sun! $450 list.

2ND PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom attempts to add a wide-angle lens into the standard set of PowerShot goodies. The image 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. An Amazon best-seller, with a list price of $350.

1ST PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) is everything you need in a pocket camera. Better still, everything works well and it's a good value. The companion model to the 750, the 1000 trades in that giant LCD screen for a traditional viewfinder-and-LCD arrangement, with a 2.5-inch screen. It's also slightly thinner and lighter overall. With a list price of just $350, it doesn't waste a dollar. Often Amazon's top-selling camera.

-- By Mike Neal, photographer for The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World.


->Sale

I bought this camera as a second camera to keep around for quick shots & easy travel photos. I like the size & feel of it as well as the optical viewfinder. I didn't realize that so many small cameras were eliminating the viewfinder but since most of my shots are outside in full sun (vacation shots), I know how faint an LCD can be. I'm happy with the print quality, even on auto. It was very easy to figure out & the onboard info is quite useful. The software on the CD is superfluous for me & clashes with my Kodak software for my other camera, so I just use my card reader & my usual photo editing programs. I purchased an extra battery & I was glad I did, since the battery ran out just about at 300 photos. I popped in the spare & kept shooting. The camera turns on very quickly & controls are easily found without searching for them (zoom, review, flash, etc.). I also thought shutter lag was much better than I expected after my last camera & the burst mode came in handy several times. Buy a couple of 1GB cards & a little Samsonite case at Walmart - it's perfect. The case is only a few dollars & is worth it if you're in an amusement park! Nice camera for its size & price!


->Discount

I ordered this camera for its small size and simple look. Once I received it, however I noticed that when the lens is facing the light, very noticeable purple vertical bars appear in the LCD. It does not show up in the photo though (processed out). The troubleshooting section of the manual says this is normal. I went to a camera store and tried their demo. It had the same problem. I found it unberable and returned it. I am very disappointed that instead of fixing a known issue before releasing the product, Canon simple tells customers it's normal and ask them to get used to it.


->Purchase

I purchased this camera for a trip to Yellowstone Park. I am technologically challenged, and was able to get it up and running very quickly. It is compact, recharges quickly, holds the charge a long time, but best of all the pictures turned out beautifully!! I will continue to try to learn all of the things I can do with the camera, but it certainly performed on this initial trip!


->Lowest Price

I have had no problems with this camera yet. I just received it in May, and so far, it seems to be great. I haven't printed out any photos yet, so that will be interesting. I upgraded from a 4 mega-pixel to this, and on the computer screen, I can't tell a whole lot of difference in the images as far as quality. I think it is great that it is so small and has so may different features. I love the large LCD display, so I can immediately erase images I don't like. I have had great luck with Canon and will stick with them for my next camera.


->Comparison

I was looking for a simple, easy to use, point-and-shoot small-form factor camera that takes great pictures. I lucked out with this one.

Pros: Great pictures, vibrant color. Video is also fantastic. At 640x480, I thought I was looking at something recorded from a camcorder. I also really like the way it will reorient pictures in view mode based on whether you're holding the camera horizontally or vertically.

Cons: The battery, while rechargeable, requires you to pop it out of the camera and place in an external charger. I would prefer just being able to charge from the USB port.


->Deals

I bought this camera because my Powershot sd600 had gotten stolen. I got this one from Amazon, with a 1G sd card and a leather carrying pouch and it all costs me about the same as the sd600 alone. I was very pleased with this. As the far as the actual performance of the camera, I couldn't be happier. My pictures and movies come out nicely every time. The only downside is that the camera is kind of slow in actually taking the picture. A friend of mine has the sd630 and she noticed the difference in speed immediately.


->Wholesale

This camera does everything that you need in a point and shoot camera and sooo much more. There are so many features that I am just now discovering and the automatic mode makes my pictures look like I know what I'm doing right out of the box.


->Lowest Price

This camera was purchased as my wife's college graduation present. This is our first digital camera and we are using it a lot! The focus is easy to use, the flash and red-eye feature adjust and work well, and it is very simple to take pictures. We don't have anything to compare it to, but we have been using it for almost a month now and have no complaints.


->Cheap

I just want to say that Canon still makes the best cameras. I had the SD450 which my daughter lost on me and had to purchase another digital. I researched the choices available in stores and decided to stick with the canon line and then went to amazon, who never fails to have the best price on products, and within the week, i had my new SD 1000 which also never fails me. I would recommend this camera for anyone who is not keen on reading owner's manuals to know how to operate the product. Easy to use - from someone who does not have time to spend figuring on how to use it.


->Buy

I was very satisfied with the SD600 a friend owns, and I decided to buy the SD1000 since it had more megapixels and because, on sale, it was cheaper than the SD600. I haven't really gotten a chance to use it, but I really liked the SD600 and this is just an improvement based off of that. SD1000 is a tiny bit (like a split sec) faster than the SD600 when it comes to turning on/off which is important for those of us that don't want to miss a picture chance waiting for the camera to load. I did however take a few pictures in a dark area and a few in the sun. The pictures are a little clearer, and the colors are brighter and better with the SD1000. The box-like shape of it makes it look a little smaller than the SD600, but it is only a tiny bit thinner. Overall, if $50 is too much more to pay for pictures that are a little clearer with better colors, I would go with the SD600.


->Deals

Read alot of reviews before I made this purchase. Had a 4year old Fuji that was dying. This camera is light years ahead. I've taken about 100 photos in the last few weeks and am very impressed with the quality. Really easy to use. It was a great purchase!


->Deal

I've had my camera for about a week now and I am not totally sold. It is replacing my Canon SD400 which broke. The new design of the the SD1000 is not nearly as sleek and comfortible as my old one. This is very boxy and the matt like finish on it shows every finger print. I also do not like the zoom switch. They have made it much smaller on this new camera which makes it harder to grab it. I'm returning this camera and thinking about trying the SD750.


->Deals

I read a lot of reviews before buying this camera and most were very good, which is why I decided on this model. I read a review here and there about blurry pictures that were low quality from very disappointed people, and I have to wonder if there wasn't some manufacturing flaw in the units they got, because mine experiences nothing of the sort. The camera is simple to use, but has lots of features if you want to get more involved. I haven't had any problems with it and am pretty satisfied with it so far. I was concerned about the tiny size, but as long as I make sure to always keep in in the case (I got a lowepro ridge10) I don't think I'll be losing it. Also, I believe mine has a glass shield over the screen, which would be no good not to have, so make sure yours has that extra protection (i heard it was added and should appear in all new sd1000s being produced). Anyway, if what you want is a little camera that can go with you anywhere and is easy to deal with, I'd say this one is a good choice.


->Compare

Oh, how I wish I had this sweet little picture-taker last month when I was on a cruise. That's what prompted me to buy it when I got home. As my other camera sat in the stateroom, I watched a countless number of passengers with similar, small cameras snapping pics right and left. Even though my other Canon Powershots aren't considered especially back-breakingly heavy...I'm becoming lazy in my middle age. I want LIGHT and EASY! I love the convenience of being able to carry the SD1000 in my purse, always ready for that perfect Kodak...er CANON moment. And, I must say, the quality of the photos that come out of this camera are above my expectations.

I almost purchased the Canon 800IS, however, it's a bit larger than the SD1000. I really love the compact, simple look and feel of the SD1000. I do like the 28mm vs 35 on the 800IS. But, I can live without it. As for the Image Stabilization, I already have the Canon S2IS which has a 12x optical zoom capability. I bought it specifically for that. And, that's where the IS really is most needed.

Anyway, I am extemely satisfied with my new Canon Powershot SD1000 Elph. I highly recommend it.


->Comparison

I have the Canon SD600 which I love! I purchased this camera for a family member, thinking we could share my extra battery and use the same type of memory card. I returned this camera within a week. It is as small as the 600, just a boxier feel, the menu is very similar, the few pictures we took with it were nice and sharp. But...it seems much lighter, more cheaply made. The doors for the battery & memory card and the port to download to the computer are soooo flimsy!! We were afraid we wouldn't be able to open either door more than a few times before it would snap off in our hand. If you are looking for a very compact camera that can take great pictures consider this one, just be very careful with it so it lasts.


->Best Price

I previously had a Kodak, but had read so many rave reviews about Canon that I decided that although I was happy with my Kodak, it was time to get a new camera and I would try the SD1000.

I use my digital camera all of the time. I have two kids under the age of 2 and take tons of pictures, and have a pretty picky eye when it comes to the photograph. Canon left me very disappointed. It took great pictures in low light, but for regular, every day, "easy" pictures - it wasn't as sharp as the Kodak. Anytime there was alot of white or light color in the picture, the Canon almost blurred the light part of the picture. For example, my kids are pale and in almost every picture they looked ghost like.

I returned the Canon within one month's time and bought the newest Kodak with a 12x optical zoom. It was reassuring to go back to a camera that took great pictures all of the time, was sturdy, and had a stable zoom that surpassed anything that Canon's SD1000 had to offer.

The Canon had some neat functions with playing with color, etc... but nothing I can't do to my great pictures from my Kodak with a simple picture program online.


->

I love Canon products and usually I am loyal to them, but I hate to say that this isn't the best product Canon has ever made by a long shot. I understand that this ia a point and shoot camera, and as such i don't expect a professional level of output from it, but I figured the 7.1MP would help make up for it somewhat. Unfortunately, it does not seem to have mattered. I used to have an old 3.1MP Canon digital camera that took better pictures than this. I don't know enough about this camera and its construction to know what accounts for this, but I guess it must have something to do with the size of the lens and the size of the camera being so small.

I just know the following: this camera produces very noisy pictures if you are shooting indoors or in low light, even with the flash on. The lower the light the higher the noise on this camera. I understand that happens with every camera, but with this it is really unforgiving and really pronounced. I'm not talking about shooting pictures in a closet; I'm talking about shooting pictures indoors with all the lights on and the flash on.

If you want to learn more about what camera noise is, go to Google or another search engine and type in "camera noise." Anyway, the noise level is very high and very noticeable with this camera. I returned it and bought a 6.0MP Nikon Coolpix L11 for almost half the price and I think it takes much better pictures with much less noise. Plus the flash on the L11 is about twice as good.

What are the pros? The size and the design are awesome, just awesome. If you want something small, light, and stylish then this if for you. The size is so awesome that I almost kept it. If size is a must for whatever reason then by all means go with this. Unfortunately with the noise level being so great in the pictures I had to return it, however. I would rather have good pictures than a camera that looks good. The outdoor pictures on a sunny day are great with this camera, but I don't need a camera just for outdoor pictures on a sunny day.


->Buy

I have now owned this for a couple of weeks and while I have not completely experienced all the functions, I have used it enough to know I like this camera. I bought it first off for it's size. I wanted to be able to slide this into my jean or coat pocket. Camera starts up very fast. Once you read through the basic operations, I found the menu driven screen with its icons just excellent. I was able to do the self-timer quickly or change mode of shooting. I can't say enough about how impressed I was about the menus being easy. The reason for the 4 star instead of 5 stars is I am still unclear of the picture quality. I have a bigger Olympus 7.1 camera and took the same pictures of some of the same items to compare them. The Olympus barely did better, but I have yet to have any of the Canon pics printed. The other thing was I thought the telephoto would be better/closer. The good news is, it wasn't any better than my Olympus, which surprised me very much. I think I could've scored it a 5 and probably should be. For the price ($218) and what you get is a 5 star. I also opted to buy the 2GB scandisk because I like to take pictures on the highest quality.


->Buy

I have been struggling to find a good camera recently. I have been unsuccessful finding one that works used (I tried ordering two, and both arrived broken), so I next tried a new camera. I thought that the Canon name would mean quality, so I tried the SD1000. The quality of the pictures, however, is unacceptable. Zoom in far on a picture you've taken an tell me what you see. I see pixelation (even before hitting the 100% zoom) and terrible noise problems. Yes, I'm very particular when it comes to my pictures, and yes, the typical user might not notice this. However, if you're a stickler for quality, then don't choose this camera. I'm not sure what the deal is but it seems to be a common problem with many of the new Canon cameras. You're probably thinking that I need to spend more money for a better camera if I want quality. All I can say is that I miss my Canon S400 and A530. Both had their issues (red eye in the S400, and battery issues in the A530) but the quality of these older cameras' pictures was far superior compared to the new SD1000. I guess I'll try a digital SLR next.


->Deals

This camera is replacing my SD110 Digital Elph from close to 4 years ago. The basic operating controls are simpler than the older camera, as there are fewer of them. The Print share button is now programmible in the shooting mode, and should be set to Exposure Compensation. This gives the photographer very good manual control of the camera without having to delve into the Main or Set Menu, if not in the classical sense.

The body is quite small, about 1/4 inch thinner than the SD110, but still quite solid in feel. The rubber cap allowing access to the USB and AV connections has been replaced by a hinged, close fitting matching plastic door. The build quality is equal to or better than the older camera, but Canon should have kept the turned metallic surrounding lens treatment of the SD110, and perhaps reversed the black treatment of the black model.

Battery and memory access is equally good in both cameras. Battery life is very good in the SD1000, but warning of the need to be charged is short. In fact, it's non existant. You get warned, you might get one more shot (or not). Buy an extra battery, keep it charged, and keep it with you. Overall, the camera is worth the effort.

If you've been using almost any small digital more than about 2 years old, with an optical viewfinder (or even a larger camera, like my D70 or my daughter's Digital Rebel), you will love the LCD screen on the SD1000. The optical viewfinder on the new Elph, by my reconing, shows about 2/3 to 3/4 of what the camera actually picks up, at all zoom settings. I think that optical viewfinders belong on any camera that represents itself as a serious camera, and the accuracy should be closer to 90% at distances of over 3 feet.

All in all, if you also own a DSLR, this is a very nice little "daily driver".
It's a small, solid and (if you carry a charged extra battery) very reliable companion. If this will be your only digital camera, start at the top and look at the Canon G7, and work your way down in price through the A700 series to the A500 series. Here you will find pretty full (almost classic?) manual control, optical viewfinders, easy program modes, and still pretty portable cameras.

.....Tom


->Price

I received this camera as a birthday present and it is without a doubt the greatest camera I ever operated...the size is perfect and I can put it on automatic and not even have to wait to shoot the first picture or the next or the next...I've added a 2gb memory card and an extra battery along with an all power charger which lets me charge in the car and I must say it's probably the last camera I'll ever need...it even takes movies with sound.


->Deal

I really love this camera. I was skeptical at first getting it (It was a gift), but the wonderful clarity of the images, the excellent video it takes, its small size (any shirt pocket will do) and its excellent screen size and display all won me over. I was a bit skeptical because I liked the fact that my old camera could use AA batteries as well as its own rechargable battery pack. But the battery lasts far longer than I thought it would, and charges fast. Could still be a problem if you are travelling overseas for an extended period of time though, unless you have a converter.

I'm still learning about the camera, but overall I'm quite happy with it. If I had a complaint, it would be that I haven't been able to access videos on the camera via a computer without installing the proprietary software that comes with it. I will try to pull videos directly from the SD card from a card reader next. But at least you can share images on any computer when connecting the camera.


->Deals

I like all my previous Canon digital cameras. This one, the SD1000, I like the size, but I don't like the boxy feel... is it the trend of 2007? The boxy feel is a bit geeky to me. I hope to wait until the next version, when it is in a more trendy round and muscular shapes like we see so often on cars nowadays.



->Price

The camera seems to be as easy to use as other small digitals I've sacrificed to my bio major daughter's
Panamanian poison dart frog study adventures. Perhaps I'll be able to keep this one for a while.
I deducted a star because not only (as stated by someone above) are many of the features deeply buried in button punching sequences, but the manual, which appears to have been translated from Inuit, is so busy, disorganized, and hard to follow that my mind begins to boggle the moment I open it.


->Cheap

I wasn't sure which digital camera to buy and after looking around decided on the Canon PowerShot SD1000 Digital Elph. I'm obsessed with using the macro zoom and the color is fantastic! I even nicknamed her Elphy and she goes everywhere with me because I can just through it in my purse. I would recommend this camera to anyone.


->Buy

This is a nice little camera.
PROS:
It's great to have a camera you can carry in your pocket.
The pictures are fairly sharp.
I am amazed at the excellent quality of the movies. They are smooth, sharp and the colors are very true to life.
I did not expect to use the camera for movies. The quality, however, is so good that I keep taking movies.

CONS:
Ease of use is only fair since many of the menu functions are too deeply buried.
If you enable zoom for movies, you get no warning when it switches to digital zoom. The quality of the digital zoom is very bad.
There is no aperture priority.


->Buy

I have owned several Canon A series, Canon SD series, the Canon S series and also the S2/S3 IS. So here's the skinny as an amateur user.

A series - The A series is best for you if you're looking for a low cost camera that gives you a wide range of features, many manual controls and great image quality. Although, the size is bigger than SD series making it a jacket-pocket camera, the advantage is in the styling. It gives you a convenient grip on the side which helps hold the camera steady and results in less "blurry" pictures. The mode selector dial on top helps you zip through selections. The convenience of AA batteries which are available in every corner of the world, no missing out on pictures as your battery was discharged, might be a selling point for those who travel a lot.

The S3 IS has a great image sensor, the wonderful image stabilization, a great zoom and super macro function that can produce never before pictures. The flip out screen helps take shots from angles you've never considered before. It's also just a little more expensive and pretty bulky. If taking great pictures is all you care about and do not mind carrying a bulkier camera, the S3 will be a great choice. It's the first step towards a real professional camera.

And finally (drumroll) - the SD series. Small. Cute. Slips into your shirt front pocket without making it sag. If you're wondering about the style, the square "retro" design is better. Does not slip out from your fingers as easily as the curved edge ones. Since it is so small some features like different shooting modes are accessible only through the menu which makes changing between them more cumbersome. Sometimes I've just preferred to stay on Auto rather than missing the shot while I navigated to the right mode. They also have less manual or user defined controls like flash power reduction which I miss. The flash incidentally, can get very strong in lower light or indoor situations and often bleaches out color from people's faces. If you turn off the flash then you have to use a tripod or have the camera on a flat surface to prevent shaky pictures. I also find that the smallness and lightness of the SD series makes my hand shake more than when I'm holding the A series camera with the side grip. I get more fuzzy pics with the SD series than my A series and it's annoying to see the camera-shake warning each time on the screen I am trying to take a shot. I also get a little more red eye with this series probably because the flash is so close to the lens.

Having said all that, guess which camera travels with me most often. My SD1000. Just because it's small and fits into my tiny purse or pocket. I'd never take along the S3 on a daily basis and would miss some great photo ops...On the SD 1000 there is a red eye correction feature so you can remove red eye right on the camera. The other improvement over the previous SD series is the automatic face detection which helps reduce the flash glare on faces so pictures come out better. This is the one to buy folks!

And what about some other Canon features? (If you're a regular Canon user skip reading this section, as you already know all this good stuff.):
- It has an intelligent focusing system with DIGIC III (up from DIGIC II earlier) auto red eye correction and face detection (see above).

- SD card slot - cheap to buy 2 GB cards You can choose from 4 sizes for the pics depending on the size you may want to store/ print.

-Photo-stitch - For stitching together panoramic views. I have shot countless seascapes, 'bridge'scapes, and landscapes from all my Canons using this function and stitching together 6-10 shots in one. It's easy.

-Macro mode - Great for close ups of babies or product shots

- The SCN mode (special scenes)- Fireworks, Beach, Snow, kids and pets, Underwater, Foliage, Aquarium and Indoor is great. Now even amateurs can use Canon experience to get the best shot quickly before they miss the photo opportunity while trying to set manual controls.

-"My colors" option - Allows you to choose a color you want to highlight in a picture or even darken and lighten skin tones. Color Accent allows you to capture only a particular color in a shot while the rest of the picture is black and white. So you can do a black and white portrait of your child with a red ball. Or with Color Swap you can swap out one color with the other, like change your car color to blue from red. It makes the most mundane shots look interesting.

-Special effects (B/W, Sepia, Vivid, Nuetral etc.) I've used sepia a lot when taking potraits giving them an 'old world' feel. Vivid has been helpful in special situations like a red kite against a blue sky to bring out the colors. You can do this in Photoshop later but how many of us actually get the time to do this, once a pic is taken it's over with for me!

-You can also take videos in 3 different resolutions with this camera and edit them right on the camera. And you can create a slide show of all the images you took on the camera itself with fancy transition effects of your choice. The zoom button shows one or many images at a time in the replay mode and you can zoom into each individual image to see parts of it closely. You can also add sound bites to your shots to remember a location.

- While replaying, the images auto-rotate to landscape or portrait mode to align with how you're holding the camera. It's a nice feature. The screen has been made more durable than it was earlier with an anti-reflective coating.

All in all, if you want a small and sexy yet very feature rich camera go for the SD1000 for this year's vacation.



->Best Price

My criteria for this camera was it had to be small enough to carry comfortably in my pants or coat pocket without anyone knowing it was there. It also had to take a good quality picture. This camera does both. At first I was turned off by the uninspiring look of this camera and was leaning toward the sexier 800 or 900. But the sleek lines have grown on me and really, it shouldn't be about the look of the camera anyway. I had a sd330 and really liked that camera. It took a lot of abuse - dropped several times. This one is sort of a throwback to that vintage so the controls were easy to get used to. I like the metal body. It seems to more sturdy. We have had the camera for a few months with no problems. It sounds a little strange when the lens extends and retracts but I have become used to the motor noise. I like the screen size and the cameras features are great. There is more there than I will ever use. I prefer to shoot in manual mode but the auto mode seems to do a good job. I am just picky. My only gripe is the same as with my old camera - the flash isn't very strong and I still get some redeye now and then. But what can you expect from such a small flash. Overall, we are very happy with the camera.


->Best Price

I just got my camera last week. I quickly printed some shots that turned out to be surprisingly (unpleasantly) "soft" the way a previous reviewer noted. I have not adjusted many of the settings yet, but I expected the camera to give clearer shots regardless of the settings. Could this be a fluke with this particular camera or is it a problem with the entire SD1000 line? I know folks who swear by Canons. I will be checking with the company on this, and, if necessary, exchange the camera.


->Price

Con: flimsy plastic doors.
Con: poor button placement means you can change the settings while you hold it to shoot.
EXTREME CON:Even after fooling around with every setting possible and taking hundreds of shots, they turn out to be fuzzy, usually out of focus whether distant or nearby. Some may describe this in their reviews as "soft focus'. It's not, it's 'out of focus'. This is something I don't expect from a Canon. I own an older S400 Elph that takes much sharper pictures. Do not buy this camera.

I am amending this review. I have now taken several hundred MORE shots. The thing does a lousy job of focusing. Yes, I am an adult with plenty of picture-taking experience. Do not buy this camera.


->Cheap

I researched the Canon, Casio, and Sony. This little camera takes amazing pictures for a tiny snap & shoot. Plus it is so small you always have it with you (not much bigger than a cell phone). The LCD screen is slightly smaller than the tiny Sony, but it makes up for it because it has the buttons you are used to on the back (where the new Sony requires more use of on screen commands). Pick up a bigger memory stick (the one in the box holds about 15 pictures at the standard settings). Price on Amazon was right.


->Best Price

This is a perfect fit for our family. We don't really have camera acumen but this does everything we need for it to do. Works great in the month we've used it.


->Price

Great retro, "square" design but still maintains the diminutive size. Same great pics as my previous Canons (SD-200, SD-10, SD-300). Nice big, sharp LCD screen (get a screen protector even though it has a scratch coating already on it). Only complaint that the menu and navigation buttons are all flush with each other so you have to watch what your pushing. Other than that, satisfied as usual. Can't beat a Canon.


->Compare

I wanted to buy a metallic pink camera for my wife but after reading innumerable reviews on amazon and cnet decided that the leading options (Sony and Casio) just did not cut it. So decided to go for the "popular with the masses" option. Got it from a leading electronics hypermarket at almost the internet price. Got an old case (for the SD600) which I now realise is obsolete (darn shopping assistants) as well as a San Disk Ultra II 2GB card.

So far the camera has been a delight. Initially, I was quite disappointed with the results without a flash in low light areas but after quickly scanning the manual (well written by the way) figured out how to easily adjust the ISO setting to suit the occassion. Was on a flight yesterday and got some amazing scenery shots from the plane. My wife loves it so far - just have to convince her to spend 5 min reading the manual!

MAIN PROS
- Small size and beautiful design (including buttons)
- Excellent picture quality, even in low light
- Easy and fun to use controls with lots of useful settings

MAIN CONS
- Battery/card cover flimsy - seems like it might snap off at any time
- Zoom control lever quite "hard" - i.e. zooming in/out quite fast
- Flash can sometimes be too strong for low light settings

Overall very good buy - but I've only had the camera 1 week so far!


->Comparison

The Canon PowerShot SD1000 is a user friendly and easy to operate camera with a ton of features that will simply make you say "wow" everytime you discover something new about it. With 7.1 megapixels, photo quality is crystal clear - always! It fits easily in my front shirt pocket and can be taken anywhere, anytime, any place to capture that once in a lifetime momement. Simply put: I take a photo class and this camera is absolutely perfect for ALL of my photography needs. Not to mention, Amazon.com prices it cheaper than anywhere else I've seen.


->Deal

I love this camera. It is so light and small that I carry it everywhere so I'm ready for any picture. The picture quality of very good - we took pictures on our vacation inside and outside.

The display screen is large (for such a tiny camera) and it has view finder for the extremely sunny days (and for the us "old folk" who are used to peering through a view finder. The buttons are large enough for big fingers and the basic functions were very easy to learn.

I recommended this camera to my family and friends. Just be sure to keep the wrist strap on (as recommended) because it is tiny and could slip out of your grasp.


->Price

I purchased this for my girlfriend who wanted something small that can fit in her purse. I have seen other cameras designed to be small but they all lacked picture quality. This camera has the best of both worlds. Compact and lightweight yet still giving high quality pictures every time. I'm very happy with it.


->Buy

Absolutely fantastic camera. It was my first digital and I have loved it so far. Takes crystal clear photos and is very easy to use. I definitely recommend this camera to anyone looking to get into taking digital photos.


->Best Price

i've had this camera for about a month and it's pretty great! it's nice and compact and doesn't weigh a lot thus making it easy to carry around. the quality of the pictures are true to the canon name, but my problem would be the quality of pictures in low light. you can pretty much forget about having nice pictures if you're in a room with dim lighting. besides that i'd say this camera is worth the money! i bought mine from amazon but you can also get it now for the same price at best buy!


->

What a camera! I am a professional photographer of sorts, and I work with a lot of Canon DSLRs (10D, 20D, 5D, 1D Mark II, and so forth) and this little point and shoot with its DIG!C III chip makes amazing pictures. In my opinion the strongest feature is its fantastic macro photography capabilities. With focal distances from 2"-3" you can acheive amazing and vibrant photos. Excellent with flowers and water. At 7.1 Megapixels it's not the highest resolution camera on the market, but it makes up for it with no noticeable noise in automatic mode, and vibrant yet true colors. Perfect for the shooter who doesn't want to take a whole bag full of gear. Its photos compare nicely to the first Digital Rebel in both resolution and color accuracy. At under $300.00 this camera is a real bargain.


->Price

This is an awesome camera for such a lightweight! I can't believe you can get a compact camera, at a low price that delivers amazing pictures. I've used the digital zoom, the video mode and even some special effects and every picture was wonderful. Can't beat this camera!


->Buy Online

Purchased my Canon SD1000 in April 2007 and have been using it at least twice a week. I love this camera - it's small enough to carry around everywhere I go. :) I have been taking a lot more pictures because I have it with me all the time. The colors are very vivid on the photos. I highly recommend this camera for anyone who is looking for a practical camera that is small enough to carry everywhere you go.


->Best Price

I like the size of this camera the best. It was exactly what I was looking for easy storage. I've been using the camera now for 4 weeks and still haven't needed to recharge the battery yet. I love this because my previous digital camera was horrible with battery life. Lastly, I'm very impressed with the size of the LCD display screen given the small size of the camera. It's very easy to review pics on this screen.

Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase and with the free shipping, Amazon had it at a cheaper price than I could find in any store.


->Compare

Pretty pleased with it so far. I haven't tried all functions in taking pictures, but the default setting has been working so far. Had a Kodak CX7430, that takes decent picures, but Canon SD1000 is less than half the size and takes better pictures.

Only disappointment is trouble finding a case that tugs the camera and leaves room for a spare battery......


->Deal

This is a wonderful camera. This is the 2nd digital camera I have purchased and is amazing compared to the first. Takes great pictures no matter if it is dark or light. Some times its hard to find the right setting for a perfect picture, but once you find the correct setting the camera takes amazing pictures.


->Cheap

I am very happy with my camera. The picture quality is excellent. It is easy to upload photos to my Mac using the supplied USB cable. I find that it takes very nice outdoor pictures without having to mess with the settings. The included SD Memory Card is small, recommend purchasing a 2GB SD Card, which are inexpensive.


->Best Price

I bought this camera for my folks and had a chance to use it for a while. As an owner of Canon Digital Rebel, I was not happy with the quality of photographs taken with ELF. But I guess for its price and size it is an OK camera.
It serves its purpose for people who take random pictures every now and then and are not really into photography.


->Comparison

i want few bells and whistle but a great product. the camara is small, easy to use and gives me wonderful pictures. i had bought one a few months ago and lost it on plane and realized i couldn't do my work without it so immediatly bought another of the same. i highly recommend it.


->Buy

I purchased this camera for a recent holiday I was taking in Maui. Given baggage restrictions, I wanted a small camera that took both great stills and video. This Canon Power Shot SD1000 did not disappoint. It's relatively easy to use and takes really great stills and video. The only criticism I have is that extreme distances the zoom becomes somewhat fuzzy....but it only happens at extreme distances, so it can be controlled. I've blown up some of the stills to 8" x10" and they still retain a crisp focus. Highly recommend this camera for the price.


->Cheap

I bought this so I'd have a camera to take pictures of friends, family, vacation, etc. This is perfect for general use, as well as for more advanced use. It is simple to use.

Also, the nice thing is that it uses the SD memory card (which are cheap to buy compared to memory stick or others for Sony, for example).

I'd recommend this camera to the average user that is looking for a reliable camera.


->Buy

This is my first Digital Camera. It's fun, it's easy, it's simple, it's intuitive, but most of all it takes great pictures, and makes great movies.

The software that comes with it (Zoom Browser EX) is great too, lots of fun stuff. You can stitch together pictures (Photostitch) and create a panoramic view. You can take a 360 degree picture and stitch it together. E-mail your picts or movies, burn them to CD and or DVD and more all standard features with the software of course. The Utility software for downloading picts/movies to your computer, or other media is very easy.

I have had more fun with this camera than a barrel of monkeys. I love the rechargable battery, I love the removable memory chip. I am using a 2.0GB chip (sold separately) for lots of picts and movies. The face recognition mode is great, and the auto-mode is awesome for those of us who just want to take great pictures without having to learn photography and become Ansel Adams, but want to look like we did...auto-mode is it!

This camera has more bells and whistles than a locomotive. If it doesn't have it, you don't need it.

I am going to buy another one. For a couple hundred bucks you can have lots of fun with this camera, I have. As a consumer I highly recommend this product. If you want fun, this camera is it.


->Deal

I love how small the camera is and it feels very sturdy, too. It starts up quickly which is a feature my last Nikon did not have. I'd definitely recommend it, especially the black model so it stands out from all the other silver ones in this world.


->Buy

I love the design of this tiny small camera and the build quality. The interface is really simple to change settings that might be difficult on other cameras. Especially the custom timer is a thing I really like.

However, the picture quality is not that good. I noticed the grainy pictures at the first couple of shots out door. I tried lowering ISO steps to 100, but that doesn't seem to help that much. I wonder how some people doesn't even notice the graininess, especially the professional photographer reviewer on previous reviews.

Does all this kind of tiny sleek looking cameras have this kind of problem? My previous camera is a finepix E550, much bigger than SD1000. It's not a professional camera, but it does have whole lot manual mode I use, and even with full automatic mode, it produces much higher quality photo than the SD1000.

I will probably keep this camera though and get a DSLR later on. I'll try taking some more pictures this week, see what it looks like.


->Compare

I bought this for my wife as our previous digital camera was old and dying. She hasn't looked back since the moment she opened the box.

We love this camera because:
1. It is so easy to carry with you! (It's the exact size of a credit card, only much thicker.)
2. The screen size is awesome. We can see our picture so much better than on the old one!
3. It turns on quickly, making for fewer missed shots.
4. You'd think the controls would be awkward at that size, but they are the best I've found on any digital camera. It's very intuitive.

I bought this over the sd600 because it has the newer processor and didn't cost that much more. I didn't worry to much about the lack of image stabilization as in camera's this size and zoom the reason for blurry photos is more often a slow shutter speed than a shaky operator. Would have loved the sd700's 3 inch screen, but wasn't willing to pay the extra for a .5 inch gain in size.

Bottom line, it's great for taking snapshots and has more features for fine-tuning your photos than most people will ever use.


->Deal

I love this camera- small, compact and with a retro look! It takes great pictures- on a good sized screen (I considered the SD750, because of the larger screen, but figured the smaller size would suffice for the [...] cheaper- I also get a viewfinder with the SD1000) THe movies are really up to par- for a camera I was really impressed. It's easy to figure out without any instructions- very user friendly. The battery compartment lid is a little flimsy, but that's easy to overlook, considering that's the only downfall. I would definitely recommend this camera to anyone.


->Affordable

I've had this camera now for a little over a month, and I absolutely love it!!! It's very easy to use, and the picture quality is amazing. I have a very dark apartment and could never get satisfactory pictures taken inside before now. Even in little or no lighting the pictures come out clear and crisp. It's small and lightweight so you can literally take it anywhere in your back pocket. I would definately recommend this product to anybody who is looking for an easy solution to good quality picture taking.


->Prices

I recently purchased the SD 1000 to replace a Nikon Coolpix E5600. The SD 1000 has a very appealing design (depending upon your taste of course but in any case, it doesn't look cheap) and as you can see from pictures posted on this site, it is small and very pocketable. The SD series is all about small form factor and lack of full manual controls (as offered on some of the A series cameras) but good point and shoot capabilities. In this regard, the SD 1000 delivers what the rest of the SD series promises. Fast and accurate focusing, face detection that really works (and I mean good face exposure and not just detection), very fast response with almost unnoticeable shutter lag; surprisingly fast burst mode (even with a slow SD card), accurate color and many other features mentioned by other reviewers. As I said, I wasn't expecting full manual controls as the small size was more important for me (I already own a Digital Rebel). You do get control over the ISO settings and the white balance. The first is particularly important which takes me to the aspect that I don't like about this camera. Being a 7.1 megapixel camera, I expected some noise, but not as much as I got with the Auto ISO setting and no flash (available light) indoors. Believe me when I say that indoor pictures with these settings are VERY noisy. You can avoid this by lowering the ISO setting to 200 or less. But then, the lens is so slow that camera shake becomes an issue, making it almost impossible to take a good picture with available light under low lighting conditions. ISO settings higher than 200 are pretty much worthless because of the high noise levels (even higher than my horrible Coolpix). This is a shame as this camera is very good under good lighting conditions. I guess I will just have to use the flash indoors or carry my D-SLR. I don't recommend this camera as your sole travel companion (you never know when you're going to be in a situation where flash can't be used) or if you expect to shoot a lot indoors with no flash. I still like overall performance and small form factor so I give it four stars.


->Comparison

Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
First, I know not to look for any digital but Canon. I decided on the SD1000 after checking spec's, reviews; all that. But, you know, I just like the look of this digital. No nonsense, no gew-gaw, nothing sticking out too far. The retro minimalist design is clean. Some may say cheap. But, they just don't get the appeal. Some just need the glitter, I guess. The camera?, it works. Very well. Images are incredibly sharp and vibrant. Of course, you're still responsible for what you're framing, but outside of that, it's pretty much handled. I think the camera is a good value for the money, comparing it up and down the field.
I might also suggest to pop for the Sandisk extreme III 2 gig SD card. Wowwee, it's fast.
I'm not too quick to write a review of my purchases but, I'm very impressed with the Canon SD1000.


->Lowest Price

I recently bought this camera as a replacement for an older 2.1mp Canon PowerShot S100. I own a great digital SLR, but my wife and I like to have a simple point+shoot for short trips, easy carrying, etc. My older Canon was fine, this new SD1000 is not. I'm going to give it another few days (max), but I'm quite close to returning it.

Why? The *one thing* this camera is supposed to do well is take photos in automatic mode. I don't want to mess with camera settings - for that, I take my SLR and fiddle to my heart's content. With a point+shoot, you're supposed to do just that: point and shoot.

The basic problem I've observed (after ~500 photos) is the auto-focus is *terrible*. I tried different lighting scenarios: indoor (flash), indoor (no flash), outdoor (daylight+flash), outdoor (daylight, no flash). The results were the same: approximately half of the photos turned out poorly, and almost always it was due to the autofocus.

For example, I took a photo of a subject positioned directly in front of the camera, directly in the middle of the viewfinder, about 3 feet away. The subject took up approximately 40% of the view, and again, was positioned directly in front of the camera. Instead of doing what you think autofocus would do, the camera somehow decided to focus on the background scene, completely blurring the foreground. If I checked the photo on the camera, it looked fine but that's only because you cannot perceive focus problems on a 2" lcd screen. Once I transferred the photo to my computer, it was immediately evident that the focus was completely wrong and the photo was unusable.

This autofocus blurring happened repeatedly, in varying light conditions, and is flat out terrible. I still have my Canon S100, and despite being an older, slower, and much lower resolution camera (2.1 vs. 7.1 megapixels), I'm tempted to keep using it instead.


->Comparison

Exactly what I was looking for: great picture, fast reaction, and so small it fits in your pocket so you have it handy with you and without people noticing.


->Lowest Price

Okay, first the pros. This camera looks super cool, if that's what you're going for. It's tiny and sleek, and the viewfinder is very bright and big, nice package on the outside. Some of the features include the face recognition (cool!), and red-eye reduction. Unfortunately I ended up returning this camera due to the horrible picture quality. I think it is because of the image stabilization or distortion to prevent noise at high iso's, but this camera took pictures that were fuzzier than my 5.0 megapixel Kodak. The images did have vibrant color, but every single one of them was fuzzy and soft, outside or inside, with or without flash. Maybe it's the lense? If you are a stickler for good picture quality and sharp photos, go with something else, even a lower megapixel camera, or wait for an improvement on the SD1000.


->

This is a wonderful product. I've been using digital cameras for about 5 years which are much larger and this camera does super work. It's loaded with new features and it's small size is a surprise. I can make 8"x10" prints with incredible clarity. Don't let any negative comments you've seen about this camera deter you from taking a look at it. Unless, of course, you're looking to spend a lot of money on an SLR.



->Buy

Takes excellent photos. Vivid display. Sometimes looks a little grainy until the photo is taken. Fits easily into your pocket. Be careful not to have keys or a coin as the display gets scratched. Super fast start up. Battery life was great compared to my older camera. I'd like to have a plug in charger rather than having to remove the battery and recharge. Image stabilization seemed good. I did get a few blurred images but most were night shots without the flash on. Overall I was very satisfied and would recommend the camera to friends and family.


->Purchase

I bought this camera to replace a larger, clunkier one I had before going on a trip to Europe. I wanted to have something compact and easy to carry discreetly in my pocket without looking too much like a tourist. This camera has been perfect for that, and so much more. It takes beautiful, crisp, colorful pictures, and is great for portraits as well as scenic shots. It doesn't give a lot of user-control over shutter speed or aperture, and so really isn't for professional photos, but it does the job well.

The downsides: surface scratches easily, doesn't come with a protective case (although Virgin MegaStore carries one perfect for it), and the flash setting must be re-set each time after camera is turned off, which is slightly annoying.

A great camera for the price though. Very satisfied, indeed!


->Price

i bought this canon based on the 5* reviews. i was totally disappointed in the quality of the photos. the shadows on outdoor photos were very harsh and when i tried to adjust them with the canon image editing program they still were very poor. i returned the camera extremely disappointed. it couldn't compare to my nikon 3 mp camera which is a few years old


->Price

I love this camera. My old camera was a Kodak DC3400 and I loved it even though it was OLD and about the size and weight of a brick. It took great pictures but it was slow and then I dropped it and cracked the lens. So I did my research and decided upon this little Canon Powershot SD1000 and I'm very pleased with it. It takes beautiful pictures, has great controls, has very little lag, and is a nice compact size. The only thing I notice is the red-eye corrector doesn't work very well. I have to correct a lot more of my photos with Photoshop because of red-eye than with my old camera. Overall, it's a great camera, great price...great value.


->Purchase

This is the GREATEST digital Point & Shoot camera out there today!!! I have had the best time with this unit. It makes taking pictures FUN!


->Lowest Price

Hi,
I have been using canon for years now.Excellent picture quality.Amazing clearity.
I bought Canon A550 2 months ago.But I dont know why , the camera was not at alll good...very bad picture quality.I sent it to the repair center and changed the lens and it got worst.
So I gave it back and bought SD1000.This is really a great camera.
picture quality is good.very handy...easy to use....
All in all - recommended.



->Buy

I agonized for a long time over which P&S to buy, and boy am I glad I did. This is an amazing little tool. It's feature rich, very smartly designed, well built and operationally very logical and smooth. Produces excellent images. And did I say fast? Its fast. Im just thrilled with it. Can you tell?


->Cheap

Without spending a fortune, I wanted to purchase an auto-focus digital camera that was small and compact, so that I could take travel photos of people and places. This camera has met all of my expectations. The 7.1 megapixel camera produces pictures that are sharp and crisp, so that if you use the cable connector that comes with the camera, to show your pictures on a large screen (such as your tv), there is absolutely no grainyness to the images. The 2-1/2' viewing screen is a nice feature. My wife has an older Canon PowerShot that is larger, heavier and bulkier, but has only a 1-1/4" viewing screen (that is harder to see). As far as using the cameras, they both work the same, so upon purchasing my SD1000, I didn't have to go through any learning curve. Don't be fooled by it's small size, this is a well made product that takes good pictures.


->Sale

I purchased this camera after reading the reviews on Amazon. It is lightweight, compact, and easy to use. I was concerned with whether it would work with my new macbook computer becuase Canon says they haven't tested it on the new macs yet, but it works without a problem. I hooked it up and it downloaded the pics without any problems.

A few concerns, though. I have small hands and fingers so this isn't a problem for me, but people with larger hands - especially men - may have a harder time using the camera due to the small buttons. In addition, I am not used to having a camera with a battery that charges. I am used to cameras with regular AA or AAA batteries. Having to charge the battery takes some getting used to just because you have to plan in advance to make sure it's charged before planning on using it. I suggest possibly buying a backup.

Overall, though I HIGHLY recommend.


->Deals

I bought the SD1000 as a camera to have that "goes everywhere", as we all know that nice high end DSLRs like my Sony Alpha end up not going everywhere due to their size.

I've been TOTALLY impressed with the speed, ease of use and just overall enjoyment of using my new SD1000. I find the pictures to be awesome and it's so much more responsive and snappy than the new Sony T100 that I was also considering.

No it's not 8 megapixels like the Sony and no it doesn't have 5x zoom like the Sony, but my personal opinion is that anything over about 6 megapixels and 3x zoom on a point and shoot camera is a waste of time and they are really just trying to suck people in with numbers that don't mean anything for this type of camera.

Go buy the SD1000. You'll love it!


->Best Price

I won't repeat all good stuff about this camera all other people have written here already. I will only point out some different pro's and con's.

I am using Canon PowerShot cameras for years. They mostly have imoroved. What I like about the new SD1000 (up from my SD700 IS) is the 2:3 aspect ratio assitance - in short: You all know that digital cameras take picture a little wider than 4 inches, and when you print your photos, it always gets cut down from both sides. It's hard to figure out while shooting where exactly to point the camera. So with the help of the SD1000, it marks those spots grey, so you know exactly how your photo will look like after printing. Beautiful.

Another good thing, is that settings and menus are much better designed. You could see more selections on screen. Hard to explain, but if you used Canon in the past, you'll immediately see what I mean. I also love Canon for the ease-of-use. Everything is so simple!

But the bad things are much more. The zoom lever is dificult to control. They used to make the pointer much bigger, now it's so tiny and annoying. The battery/Card door is so flimsy. Why don't they use the excellent design from their own SD700, which was spring assisted? Besides that, still no zooming while shooting video. And still recording only on uncompressed AVI format, which will give you about 1/2 hour of video on a 2 gb card! MPEG ot other compressed format should be an option, like most other manufacturers are offering. Also, a big problem which was mentiond so many times and Canon doesn't seem to listen, is the absence of a BATTERY METER. You have no idea the strength of your battery, until minutes before it dies. And why don't they offer the optical image stabilizer like on the SD700 and SD800? Canon still have a way to go to catch up with missing features most other cameras already have.


->Sale

It's really a wonderful pocket size camera and a welcome improvement over my old Powershot S400 (which is still working fine). It performs great in the most difficult situations for an amateur photographer: low light, extremely bright or dark surroundings of main subjects, indoor close ups (flash off, please). And the optical view finder comes in handy when the reflection on the large LCD is too strong. Sure it's not perfect: a lot of image noise with high ISO settings (keep them under 400), menus that close too quickly and very interesting features hidden in the functions, but after the first 1000 pictures you'll get used to them. And don't spend too much time reading the manual (someone ought to write a manual on how to read Canon manuals). Go out and take those beautiful pictures: the camera is very simple, easy to handle and produces excellent images. It's all up to you.


->Deal

I upgraded from my first Canon which is several years old. This is smaller and so automatic - with lots of new features. I love this camera. I agree it seems kinda cheaply made - would've paid more for same camera w bettter materials. Went to Ialy and took over 1000 photos - from airplane, train, in crowds - so easy to use and great photos. Also turned off flash and took photos inside dark churches - still good. Once, while changing the battery, the cover that slides to open the battery and SD card slot came off. After calming down and many many tries, I got it back on. I also found that long range zooms were unstable - shaky. But overall it slips in your pocket, is quick to use and makes great photos.


->Best Price

Love this camera. Small and easily carried, lots of cool features. I shoot a D SLR normally, but it's too bulky and cumbersome to haul around on vacation, etc. This camera fits the bill perfectly.


->Discount

I'm a snooty old Nikon F2 guy. I can't believe the excellent performance of this modern camera. It took me 10 months to decide to buy it. Man, am I stupid to have waited so long.


->Sale

This camera has all the features I need and is so much lighter and smaller than my SD400, which is a great camera I've traveled the world with. Although very small for it's many features I have found the settings easy to change. And it is still great for Canon to furnish a regular view finder.


->Deal

I really love this design. The person who received it as a gift really like it very much.


->Lowest Price

As a Florida travel photographer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World and Canon PowerShots are the most common cameras I see. Families on vacation seem to love them. Why? Because they're easy to carry and easy to operate. Each about the size of 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 makes them easy to grip. And they take good photos. Here's my breakdown of the four top-selling PowerShot models:

4TH PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized Zoom was Canon's top-of-the-line ELPH in 2006. It takes good shots, but be careful with the flash. It's often too bright for indoor close-ups and low light outdoor scenes, and so close to the lens that people often end up with red eyes. With a list price of $350, it's the same price as the more advanced 2007 models:

3RD PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD750 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) is the new Powershot flagship. And dang if it ain't almost perfect! It includes a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features and offers 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 sun! $450 list.

2ND PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom attempts to add a wide-angle lens into the standard set of PowerShot goodies. The image 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. An Amazon best-seller, with a list price of $350.

1ST PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) is everything you need in a pocket camera. Better still, everything works well and it's a good value. The companion model to the 750, the 1000 trades in that giant LCD screen for a traditional viewfinder-and-LCD arrangement, with a 2.5-inch screen. It's also slightly thinner and lighter overall. With a list price of just $350, it doesn't waste a dollar. Often Amazon's top-selling camera.

-- By Mike Neal, photographer for The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World.


->Best Price

I bought this camera as a second camera to keep around for quick shots & easy travel photos. I like the size & feel of it as well as the optical viewfinder. I didn't realize that so many small cameras were eliminating the viewfinder but since most of my shots are outside in full sun (vacation shots), I know how faint an LCD can be. I'm happy with the print quality, even on auto. It was very easy to figure out & the onboard info is quite useful. The software on the CD is superfluous for me & clashes with my Kodak software for my other camera, so I just use my card reader & my usual photo editing programs. I purchased an extra battery & I was glad I did, since the battery ran out just about at 300 photos. I popped in the spare & kept shooting. The camera turns on very quickly & controls are easily found without searching for them (zoom, review, flash, etc.). I also thought shutter lag was much better than I expected after my last camera & the burst mode came in handy several times. Buy a couple of 1GB cards & a little Samsonite case at Walmart - it's perfect. The case is only a few dollars & is worth it if you're in an amusement park! Nice camera for its size & price!


->Best Price

I ordered this camera for its small size and simple look. Once I received it, however I noticed that when the lens is facing the light, very noticeable purple vertical bars appear in the LCD. It does not show up in the photo though (processed out). The troubleshooting section of the manual says this is normal. I went to a camera store and tried their demo. It had the same problem. I found it unberable and returned it. I am very disappointed that instead of fixing a known issue before releasing the product, Canon simple tells customers it's normal and ask them to get used to it.


->Deals

I purchased this camera for a trip to Yellowstone Park. I am technologically challenged, and was able to get it up and running very quickly. It is compact, recharges quickly, holds the charge a long time, but best of all the pictures turned out beautifully!! I will continue to try to learn all of the things I can do with the camera, but it certainly performed on this initial trip!


->Price

I have had no problems with this camera yet. I just received it in May, and so far, it seems to be great. I haven't printed out any photos yet, so that will be interesting. I upgraded from a 4 mega-pixel to this, and on the computer screen, I can't tell a whole lot of difference in the images as far as quality. I think it is great that it is so small and has so may different features. I love the large LCD display, so I can immediately erase images I don't like. I have had great luck with Canon and will stick with them for my next camera.


->

I was looking for a simple, easy to use, point-and-shoot small-form factor camera that takes great pictures. I lucked out with this one.

Pros: Great pictures, vibrant color. Video is also fantastic. At 640x480, I thought I was looking at something recorded from a camcorder. I also really like the way it will reorient pictures in view mode based on whether you're holding the camera horizontally or vertically.

Cons: The battery, while rechargeable, requires you to pop it out of the camera and place in an external charger. I would prefer just being able to charge from the USB port.


->

I bought this camera because my Powershot sd600 had gotten stolen. I got this one from Amazon, with a 1G sd card and a leather carrying pouch and it all costs me about the same as the sd600 alone. I was very pleased with this. As the far as the actual performance of the camera, I couldn't be happier. My pictures and movies come out nicely every time. The only downside is that the camera is kind of slow in actually taking the picture. A friend of mine has the sd630 and she noticed the difference in speed immediately.


->Price

This camera does everything that you need in a point and shoot camera and sooo much more. There are so many features that I am just now discovering and the automatic mode makes my pictures look like I know what I'm doing right out of the box.


->Cheap

This camera was purchased as my wife's college graduation present. This is our first digital camera and we are using it a lot! The focus is easy to use, the flash and red-eye feature adjust and work well, and it is very simple to take pictures. We don't have anything to compare it to, but we have been using it for almost a month now and have no complaints.


->Cheap

I just want to say that Canon still makes the best cameras. I had the SD450 which my daughter lost on me and had to purchase another digital. I researched the choices available in stores and decided to stick with the canon line and then went to amazon, who never fails to have the best price on products, and within the week, i had my new SD 1000 which also never fails me. I would recommend this camera for anyone who is not keen on reading owner's manuals to know how to operate the product. Easy to use - from someone who does not have time to spend figuring on how to use it.


->Price

I was very satisfied with the SD600 a friend owns, and I decided to buy the SD1000 since it had more megapixels and because, on sale, it was cheaper than the SD600. I haven't really gotten a chance to use it, but I really liked the SD600 and this is just an improvement based off of that. SD1000 is a tiny bit (like a split sec) faster than the SD600 when it comes to turning on/off which is important for those of us that don't want to miss a picture chance waiting for the camera to load. I did however take a few pictures in a dark area and a few in the sun. The pictures are a little clearer, and the colors are brighter and better with the SD1000. The box-like shape of it makes it look a little smaller than the SD600, but it is only a tiny bit thinner. Overall, if $50 is too much more to pay for pictures that are a little clearer with better colors, I would go with the SD600.


->Buy

Read alot of reviews before I made this purchase. Had a 4year old Fuji that was dying. This camera is light years ahead. I've taken about 100 photos in the last few weeks and am very impressed with the quality. Really easy to use. It was a great purchase!


->Buy

I've had my camera for about a week now and I am not totally sold. It is replacing my Canon SD400 which broke. The new design of the the SD1000 is not nearly as sleek and comfortible as my old one. This is very boxy and the matt like finish on it shows every finger print. I also do not like the zoom switch. They have made it much smaller on this new camera which makes it harder to grab it. I'm returning this camera and thinking about trying the SD750.


->Lowest Price

I read a lot of reviews before buying this camera and most were very good, which is why I decided on this model. I read a review here and there about blurry pictures that were low quality from very disappointed people, and I have to wonder if there wasn't some manufacturing flaw in the units they got, because mine experiences nothing of the sort. The camera is simple to use, but has lots of features if you want to get more involved. I haven't had any problems with it and am pretty satisfied with it so far. I was concerned about the tiny size, but as long as I make sure to always keep in in the case (I got a lowepro ridge10) I don't think I'll be losing it. Also, I believe mine has a glass shield over the screen, which would be no good not to have, so make sure yours has that extra protection (i heard it was added and should appear in all new sd1000s being produced). Anyway, if what you want is a little camera that can go with you anywhere and is easy to deal with, I'd say this one is a good choice.


->Comparison

Oh, how I wish I had this sweet little picture-taker last month when I was on a cruise. That's what prompted me to buy it when I got home. As my other camera sat in the stateroom, I watched a countless number of passengers with similar, small cameras snapping pics right and left. Even though my other Canon Powershots aren't considered especially back-breakingly heavy...I'm becoming lazy in my middle age. I want LIGHT and EASY! I love the convenience of being able to carry the SD1000 in my purse, always ready for that perfect Kodak...er CANON moment. And, I must say, the quality of the photos that come out of this camera are above my expectations.

I almost purchased the Canon 800IS, however, it's a bit larger than the SD1000. I really love the compact, simple look and feel of the SD1000. I do like the 28mm vs 35 on the 800IS. But, I can live without it. As for the Image Stabilization, I already have the Canon S2IS which has a 12x optical zoom capability. I bought it specifically for that. And, that's where the IS really is most needed.

Anyway, I am extemely satisfied with my new Canon Powershot SD1000 Elph. I highly recommend it.


->For Sale

I have the Canon SD600 which I love! I purchased this camera for a family member, thinking we could share my extra battery and use the same type of memory card. I returned this camera within a week. It is as small as the 600, just a boxier feel, the menu is very similar, the few pictures we took with it were nice and sharp. But...it seems much lighter, more cheaply made. The doors for the battery & memory card and the port to download to the computer are soooo flimsy!! We were afraid we wouldn't be able to open either door more than a few times before it would snap off in our hand. If you are looking for a very compact camera that can take great pictures consider this one, just be very careful with it so it lasts.


->Best Price

I previously had a Kodak, but had read so many rave reviews about Canon that I decided that although I was happy with my Kodak, it was time to get a new camera and I would try the SD1000.

I use my digital camera all of the time. I have two kids under the age of 2 and take tons of pictures, and have a pretty picky eye when it comes to the photograph. Canon left me very disappointed. It took great pictures in low light, but for regular, every day, "easy" pictures - it wasn't as sharp as the Kodak. Anytime there was alot of white or light color in the picture, the Canon almost blurred the light part of the picture. For example, my kids are pale and in almost every picture they looked ghost like.

I returned the Canon within one month's time and bought the newest Kodak with a 12x optical zoom. It was reassuring to go back to a camera that took great pictures all of the time, was sturdy, and had a stable zoom that surpassed anything that Canon's SD1000 had to offer.

The Canon had some neat functions with playing with color, etc... but nothing I can't do to my great pictures from my Kodak with a simple picture program online.


->Buy

I love Canon products and usually I am loyal to them, but I hate to say that this isn't the best product Canon has ever made by a long shot. I understand that this ia a point and shoot camera, and as such i don't expect a professional level of output from it, but I figured the 7.1MP would help make up for it somewhat. Unfortunately, it does not seem to have mattered. I used to have an old 3.1MP Canon digital camera that took better pictures than this. I don't know enough about this camera and its construction to know what accounts for this, but I guess it must have something to do with the size of the lens and the size of the camera being so small.

I just know the following: this camera produces very noisy pictures if you are shooting indoors or in low light, even with the flash on. The lower the light the higher the noise on this camera. I understand that happens with every camera, but with this it is really unforgiving and really pronounced. I'm not talking about shooting pictures in a closet; I'm talking about shooting pictures indoors with all the lights on and the flash on.

If you want to learn more about what camera noise is, go to Google or another search engine and type in "camera noise." Anyway, the noise level is very high and very noticeable with this camera. I returned it and bought a 6.0MP Nikon Coolpix L11 for almost half the price and I think it takes much better pictures with much less noise. Plus the flash on the L11 is about twice as good.

What are the pros? The size and the design are awesome, just awesome. If you want something small, light, and stylish then this if for you. The size is so awesome that I almost kept it. If size is a must for whatever reason then by all means go with this. Unfortunately with the noise level being so great in the pictures I had to return it, however. I would rather have good pictures than a camera that looks good. The outdoor pictures on a sunny day are great with this camera, but I don't need a camera just for outdoor pictures on a sunny day.


->Discount

I have now owned this for a couple of weeks and while I have not completely experienced all the functions, I have used it enough to know I like this camera. I bought it first off for it's size. I wanted to be able to slide this into my jean or coat pocket. Camera starts up very fast. Once you read through the basic operations, I found the menu driven screen with its icons just excellent. I was able to do the self-timer quickly or change mode of shooting. I can't say enough about how impressed I was about the menus being easy. The reason for the 4 star instead of 5 stars is I am still unclear of the picture quality. I have a bigger Olympus 7.1 camera and took the same pictures of some of the same items to compare them. The Olympus barely did better, but I have yet to have any of the Canon pics printed. The other thing was I thought the telephoto would be better/closer. The good news is, it wasn't any better than my Olympus, which surprised me very much. I think I could've scored it a 5 and probably should be. For the price ($218) and what you get is a 5 star. I also opted to buy the 2GB scandisk because I like to take pictures on the highest quality.


->Prices

I have been struggling to find a good camera recently. I have been unsuccessful finding one that works used (I tried ordering two, and both arrived broken), so I next tried a new camera. I thought that the Canon name would mean quality, so I tried the SD1000. The quality of the pictures, however, is unacceptable. Zoom in far on a picture you've taken an tell me what you see. I see pixelation (even before hitting the 100% zoom) and terrible noise problems. Yes, I'm very particular when it comes to my pictures, and yes, the typical user might not notice this. However, if you're a stickler for quality, then don't choose this camera. I'm not sure what the deal is but it seems to be a common problem with many of the new Canon cameras. You're probably thinking that I need to spend more money for a better camera if I want quality. All I can say is that I miss my Canon S400 and A530. Both had their issues (red eye in the S400, and battery issues in the A530) but the quality of these older cameras' pictures was far superior compared to the new SD1000. I guess I'll try a digital SLR next.


->Lowest Price

This camera is replacing my SD110 Digital Elph from close to 4 years ago. The basic operating controls are simpler than the older camera, as there are fewer of them. The Print share button is now programmible in the shooting mode, and should be set to Exposure Compensation. This gives the photographer very good manual control of the camera without having to delve into the Main or Set Menu, if not in the classical sense.

The body is quite small, about 1/4 inch thinner than the SD110, but still quite solid in feel. The rubber cap allowing access to the USB and AV connections has been replaced by a hinged, close fitting matching plastic door. The build quality is equal to or better than the older camera, but Canon should have kept the turned metallic surrounding lens treatment of the SD110, and perhaps reversed the black treatment of the black model.

Battery and memory access is equally good in both cameras. Battery life is very good in the SD1000, but warning of the need to be charged is short. In fact, it's non existant. You get warned, you might get one more shot (or not). Buy an extra battery, keep it charged, and keep it with you. Overall, the camera is worth the effort.

If you've been using almost any small digital more than about 2 years old, with an optical viewfinder (or even a larger camera, like my D70 or my daughter's Digital Rebel), you will love the LCD screen on the SD1000. The optical viewfinder on the new Elph, by my reconing, shows about 2/3 to 3/4 of what the camera actually picks up, at all zoom settings. I think that optical viewfinders belong on any camera that represents itself as a serious camera, and the accuracy should be closer to 90% at distances of over 3 feet.

All in all, if you also own a DSLR, this is a very nice little "daily driver".
It's a small, solid and (if you carry a charged extra battery) very reliable companion. If this will be your only digital camera, start at the top and look at the Canon G7, and work your way down in price through the A700 series to the A500 series. Here you will find pretty full (almost classic?) manual control, optical viewfinders, easy program modes, and still pretty portable cameras.

.....Tom


->Wholesale

I received this camera as a birthday present and it is without a doubt the greatest camera I ever operated...the size is perfect and I can put it on automatic and not even have to wait to shoot the first picture or the next or the next...I've added a 2gb memory card and an extra battery along with an all power charger which lets me charge in the car and I must say it's probably the last camera I'll ever need...it even takes movies with sound.


->Comparison

I have owned several Canon A series, Canon SD series, the Canon S series and also the S2/S3 IS. So here's the skinny as an amateur user.

A series - The A series is best for you if you're looking for a low cost camera that gives you a wide range of features, many manual controls and great image quality. Although, the size is bigger than SD series making it a jacket-pocket camera, the advantage is in the styling. It gives you a convenient grip on the side which helps hold the camera steady and results in less "blurry" pictures. The mode selector dial on top helps you zip through selections. The convenience of AA batteries which are available in every corner of the world, no missing out on pictures as your battery was discharged, might be a selling point for those who travel a lot.

The S3 IS has a great image sensor, the wonderful image stabilization, a great zoom and super macro function that can produce never before pictures. The flip out screen helps take shots from angles you've never considered before. It's also just a little more expensive and pretty bulky. If taking great pictures is all you care about and do not mind carrying a bulkier camera, the S3 will be a great choice. It's the first step towards a real professional camera.

And finally (drumroll) - the SD series. Small. Cute. Slips into your shirt front pocket without making it sag. If you're wondering about the style, the square "retro" design is better. Does not slip out from your fingers as easily as the curved edge ones. Since it is so small some features like different shooting modes are accessible only through the menu which makes changing between them more cumbersome. Sometimes I've just preferred to stay on Auto rather than missing the shot while I navigated to the right mode. They also have less manual or user defined controls like flash power reduction which I miss. The flash incidentally, can get very strong in lower light or indoor situations and often bleaches out color from people's faces. If you turn off the flash then you have to use a tripod or have the camera on a flat surface to prevent shaky pictures. I also find that the smallness and lightness of the SD series makes my hand shake more than when I'm holding the A series camera with the side grip. I get more fuzzy pics with the SD series than my A series and it's annoying to see the camera-shake warning each time on the screen I am trying to take a shot. I also get a little more red eye with this series probably because the flash is so close to the lens.

Having said all that, guess which camera travels with me most often. My SD1000. Just because it's small and fits into my tiny purse or pocket. I'd never take along the S3 on a daily basis and would miss some great photo ops...On the SD 1000 there is a red eye correction feature so you can remove red eye right on the camera. The other improvement over the previous SD series is the automatic face detection which helps reduce the flash glare on faces so pictures come out better. This is the one to buy folks!

And what about some other Canon features? (If you're a regular Canon user skip reading this section, as you already know all this good stuff.):
- It has an intelligent focusing system with DIGIC III (up from DIGIC II earlier) auto red eye correction and face detection (see above).

- SD card slot - cheap to buy 2 GB cards You can choose from 4 sizes for the pics depending on the size you may want to store/ print.

-Photo-stitch - For stitching together panoramic views. I have shot countless seascapes, 'bridge'scapes, and landscapes from all my Canons using this function and stitching together 6-10 shots in one. It's easy.

-Macro mode - Great for close ups of babies or product shots

- The SCN mode (special scenes)- Fireworks, Beach, Snow, kids and pets, Underwater, Foliage, Aquarium and Indoor is great. Now even amateurs can use Canon experience to get the best shot quickly before they miss the photo opportunity while trying to set manual controls.

-"My colors" option - Allows you to choose a color you want to highlight in a picture or even darken and lighten skin tones. Color Accent allows you to capture only a particular color in a shot while the rest of the picture is black and white. So you can do a black and white portrait of your child with a red ball. Or with Color Swap you can swap out one color with the other, like change your car color to blue from red. It makes the most mundane shots look interesting.

-Special effects (B/W, Sepia, Vivid, Nuetral etc.) I've used sepia a lot when taking potraits giving them an 'old world' feel. Vivid has been helpful in special situations like a red kite against a blue sky to bring out the colors. You can do this in Photoshop later but how many of us actually get the time to do this, once a pic is taken it's over with for me!

-You can also take videos in 3 different resolutions with this camera and edit them right on the camera. And you can create a slide show of all the images you took on the camera itself with fancy transition effects of your choice. The zoom button shows one or many images at a time in the replay mode and you can zoom into each individual image to see parts of it closely. You can also add sound bites to your shots to remember a location.

- While replaying, the images auto-rotate to landscape or portrait mode to align with how you're holding the camera. It's a nice feature. The screen has been made more durable than it was earlier with an anti-reflective coating.

All in all, if you want a small and sexy yet very feature rich camera go for the SD1000 for this year's vacation.



->Deals

My criteria for this camera was it had to be small enough to carry comfortably in my pants or coat pocket without anyone knowing it was there. It also had to take a good quality picture. This camera does both. At first I was turned off by the uninspiring look of this camera and was leaning toward the sexier 800 or 900. But the sleek lines have grown on me and really, it shouldn't be about the look of the camera anyway. I had a sd330 and really liked that camera. It took a lot of abuse - dropped several times. This one is sort of a throwback to that vintage so the controls were easy to get used to. I like the metal body. It seems to more sturdy. We have had the camera for a few months with no problems. It sounds a little strange when the lens extends and retracts but I have become used to the motor noise. I like the screen size and the cameras features are great. There is more there than I will ever use. I prefer to shoot in manual mode but the auto mode seems to do a good job. I am just picky. My only gripe is the same as with my old camera - the flash isn't very strong and I still get some redeye now and then. But what can you expect from such a small flash. Overall, we are very happy with the camera.


->Deals

I just got my camera last week. I quickly printed some shots that turned out to be surprisingly (unpleasantly) "soft" the way a previous reviewer noted. I have not adjusted many of the settings yet, but I expected the camera to give clearer shots regardless of the settings. Could this be a fluke with this particular camera or is it a problem with the entire SD1000 line? I know folks who swear by Canons. I will be checking with the company on this, and, if necessary, exchange the camera.


->Buy Online

Con: flimsy plastic doors.
Con: poor button placement means you can change the settings while you hold it to shoot.
EXTREME CON:Even after fooling around with every setting possible and taking hundreds of shots, they turn out to be fuzzy, usually out of focus whether distant or nearby. Some may describe this in their reviews as "soft focus'. It's not, it's 'out of focus'. This is something I don't expect from a Canon. I own an older S400 Elph that takes much sharper pictures. Do not buy this camera.

I am amending this review. I have now taken several hundred MORE shots. The thing does a lousy job of focusing. Yes, I am an adult with plenty of picture-taking experience. Do not buy this camera.


->Comparison

I researched the Canon, Casio, and Sony. This little camera takes amazing pictures for a tiny snap & shoot. Plus it is so small you always have it with you (not much bigger than a cell phone). The LCD screen is slightly smaller than the tiny Sony, but it makes up for it because it has the buttons you are used to on the back (where the new Sony requires more use of on screen commands). Pick up a bigger memory stick (the one in the box holds about 15 pictures at the standard settings). Price on Amazon was right.


->Prices

This is a perfect fit for our family. We don't really have camera acumen but this does everything we need for it to do. Works great in the month we've used it.


->Discount

Great retro, "square" design but still maintains the diminutive size. Same great pics as my previous Canons (SD-200, SD-10, SD-300). Nice big, sharp LCD screen (get a screen protector even though it has a scratch coating already on it). Only complaint that the menu and navigation buttons are all flush with each other so you have to watch what your pushing. Other than that, satisfied as usual. Can't beat a Canon.


->Discount

I wanted to buy a metallic pink camera for my wife but after reading innumerable reviews on amazon and cnet decided that the leading options (Sony and Casio) just did not cut it. So decided to go for the "popular with the masses" option. Got it from a leading electronics hypermarket at almost the internet price. Got an old case (for the SD600) which I now realise is obsolete (darn shopping assistants) as well as a San Disk Ultra II 2GB card.

So far the camera has been a delight. Initially, I was quite disappointed with the results without a flash in low light areas but after quickly scanning the manual (well written by the way) figured out how to easily adjust the ISO setting to suit the occassion. Was on a flight yesterday and got some amazing scenery shots from the plane. My wife loves it so far - just have to convince her to spend 5 min reading the manual!

MAIN PROS
- Small size and beautiful design (including buttons)
- Excellent picture quality, even in low light
- Easy and fun to use controls with lots of useful settings

MAIN CONS
- Battery/card cover flimsy - seems like it might snap off at any time
- Zoom control lever quite "hard" - i.e. zooming in/out quite fast
- Flash can sometimes be too strong for low light settings

Overall very good buy - but I've only had the camera 1 week so far!


->Best Price

The Canon PowerShot SD1000 is a user friendly and easy to operate camera with a ton of features that will simply make you say "wow" everytime you discover something new about it. With 7.1 megapixels, photo quality is crystal clear - always! It fits easily in my front shirt pocket and can be taken anywhere, anytime, any place to capture that once in a lifetime momement. Simply put: I take a photo class and this camera is absolutely perfect for ALL of my photography needs. Not to mention, Amazon.com prices it cheaper than anywhere else I've seen.


->Deals

I love this camera. It is so light and small that I carry it everywhere so I'm ready for any picture. The picture quality of very good - we took pictures on our vacation inside and outside.

The display screen is large (for such a tiny camera) and it has view finder for the extremely sunny days (and for the us "old folk" who are used to peering through a view finder. The buttons are large enough for big fingers and the basic functions were very easy to learn.

I recommended this camera to my family and friends. Just be sure to keep the wrist strap on (as recommended) because it is tiny and could slip out of your grasp.


->Deals

I purchased this for my girlfriend who wanted something small that can fit in her purse. I have seen other cameras designed to be small but they all lacked picture quality. This camera has the best of both worlds. Compact and lightweight yet still giving high quality pictures every time. I'm very happy with it.


->Buy

Absolutely fantastic camera. It was my first digital and I have loved it so far. Takes crystal clear photos and is very easy to use. I definitely recommend this camera to anyone looking to get into taking digital photos.


->Buy

i've had this camera for about a month and it's pretty great! it's nice and compact and doesn't weigh a lot thus making it easy to carry around. the quality of the pictures are true to the canon name, but my problem would be the quality of pictures in low light. you can pretty much forget about having nice pictures if you're in a room with dim lighting. besides that i'd say this camera is worth the money! i bought mine from amazon but you can also get it now for the same price at best buy!


->Deals

What a camera! I am a professional photographer of sorts, and I work with a lot of Canon DSLRs (10D, 20D, 5D, 1D Mark II, and so forth) and this little point and shoot with its DIG!C III chip makes amazing pictures. In my opinion the strongest feature is its fantastic macro photography capabilities. With focal distances from 2"-3" you can acheive amazing and vibrant photos. Excellent with flowers and water. At 7.1 Megapixels it's not the highest resolution camera on the market, but it makes up for it with no noticeable noise in automatic mode, and vibrant yet true colors. Perfect for the shooter who doesn't want to take a whole bag full of gear. Its photos compare nicely to the first Digital Rebel in both resolution and color accuracy. At under $300.00 this camera is a real bargain.


->Sale

This is an awesome camera for such a lightweight! I can't believe you can get a compact camera, at a low price that delivers amazing pictures. I've used the digital zoom, the video mode and even some special effects and every picture was wonderful. Can't beat this camera!


->Deals

Purchased my Canon SD1000 in April 2007 and have been using it at least twice a week. I love this camera - it's small enough to carry around everywhere I go. :) I have been taking a lot more pictures because I have it with me all the time. The colors are very vivid on the photos. I highly recommend this camera for anyone who is looking for a practical camera that is small enough to carry everywhere you go.


->Best Price

I like the size of this camera the best. It was exactly what I was looking for easy storage. I've been using the camera now for 4 weeks and still haven't needed to recharge the battery yet. I love this because my previous digital camera was horrible with battery life. Lastly, I'm very impressed with the size of the LCD display screen given the small size of the camera. It's very easy to review pics on this screen.

Overall, I'm very satisfied with this purchase and with the free shipping, Amazon had it at a cheaper price than I could find in any store.


->Price

Pretty pleased with it so far. I haven't tried all functions in taking pictures, but the default setting has been working so far. Had a Kodak CX7430, that takes decent picures, but Canon SD1000 is less than half the size and takes better pictures.

Only disappointment is trouble finding a case that tugs the camera and leaves room for a spare battery......


->Comparison

This is a wonderful camera. This is the 2nd digital camera I have purchased and is amazing compared to the first. Takes great pictures no matter if it is dark or light. Some times its hard to find the right setting for a perfect picture, but once you find the correct setting the camera takes amazing pictures.


->Affordable

I am very happy with my camera. The picture quality is excellent. It is easy to upload photos to my Mac using the supplied USB cable. I find that it takes very nice outdoor pictures without having to mess with the settings. The included SD Memory Card is small, recommend purchasing a 2GB SD Card, which are inexpensive.


->Cheap

I really wanted to like this camera. I've been a fan and user of Canon's Digital Elph cameras since I got my first one (S110). Since then I've upgraded a couple of times, first to an S500 then to an SD450 and I was looking forward to the SD1000; more megapixels, higher ISO, the old retro look, and the new DIGIC III. At first, having received the camera, I was very pleased. The look and feel of the camera is great, the form factor is great, but reviewing some of the first actual shots out of the camera was very disappointing. They were all very grainy. None had the sharpness of the pictures from my old Digital Elph cameras, even the ones shot at ISO80. I proceeded taking more pictures trying all kind of different settings, not wanting to accept that Canon possibly had taken a step backwards with this newest version of the Elph camera, but at the end of the day, I had to admit it. This camera was not living up to my expectations, and I decided to return. It is possible, and I hope, that I got a bad lens or camera, but I am not so sure as I have seen other reviews on the Internet that describes my experience with the SD1000 model.


->Cheap

If you want a nice, portable camera that takes really nice photos, it's hard to top any Canon Powershot Digital Elphs, and the SD1000 is no exception. They're small, well made, and consistently good photos. All except the 3" LCD models also have an optical viewfinder for those who prefer this outside. I also like the fact Canon packages the cameras with an equally small, international charger (requires adapter overseas). They also tend to be in the quicker category of cameras.

But they are lacking in a few features. The similarly priced Olympus FE-240 has a 5x optical zoom, and the VERY similar Sony DSC-W55 is priced less. Both of these cameras have a bit easier to use mode dial, compared to Canon's Menu/Function setup.

Styling is very much a personal thing, and the SD1000 is supposed to be a tribute to the original Elph camera (an APS film camera), especially the version with the black trim. I just don't like it.

Canon doesn't always have the best, nor are they usually the cheapest. But they are always very good cameras and good values. No exception here.

Sony Cybershot DSCW55 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Black)

Olympus Stylus FE-240 7.1MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 5x Optical Zoom (Black)


->Price

I have a Rebel XT with lenses, flashes,etc. My wife wanted a small easy to use camera so I got her this for her Birthday. She got it last night and was up all night taking pictures around the house and experimenting with the wide range of options available.

At first she thought the camera was too complicated but after staying up all night using it, she is living it.

As a Professional Photographer, this camera is great and I may have to steal it for events as a quick way to take some pictures. It has all of the features and super resolution to make a great companion (as long as she lets me take it)

Highly recommended for anyone


->Purchase

Great camera, just chosen as editor's choice by PC mag as well.
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I have it for about 3 weeks now, couple of family parties later I am really happy with this little one. Fits even in tight jeans pockets, and is quick to take pictures. Face recognition works really well, not flawless, but really amazing. I took about 300 shots so far and they are mostly great quality, some indoor pictures without the flash are a bit blurry, if you don't hold it steady.

My 4 year old niece was running around with it and took nice shots just on her own with the automatic setting, pretty amazing. Flash can be a bit strong when to close indoors. It takes fast pictures and is very easy to understand. I still have to read the manual, though. ;-)

I added a fast 2GB card and even the video quality is pretty good, althought just avi format, not mpg. Sound is great. It even has a speaker when you play the video for review. Outside pictures are outstanding quality. I had some outside self-timer family pictures enlarged at the store to 20-30cm, and the picture quality is awesome. Highly recommended when you want a camera you can carry with you at ALL times!


->Best Price

I bought this camera after reading the reviews and wanted to get a camera that uses a different media type other than the SmartMedia (which only lasts for about a month). I would have to say that I am extremely disappointed, particularly with the grainy images and completely out of focus edges. Even with all the settings on the highest possible quality on the PowerShot SD1000, my old Olympus Camedia C-2020 takes much better photos.

It's incredible how blurry the edges are and surprised why no one has mentioned it being so obvious, especially the other reviewer being a pro photographer. So blurry that I had to use Photoshop to crop out the left and right sides. The right side was worse than the left making 1/8th of the entire image unrecognizable.

Maybe I simply got one with a bad lens. In any case, no thanks, I'll stick with my trusty old camera. I would rather pay for a new SmartMedia card each month.



->Prices

Truly an amazing little camera. I was looking for something small that I could stick in my pocket when I go out everyday but still took sharp pictures. This camera does all of that and more. Its small and solid and still manages to take gorgeous photos and very nice videos. I highly recommend this camera to anyone looking for a easy to use and very portable camera.


->Deal

This replaces my 2.1MP Digital Elph that I use when I don't want to carry my big SLR (Digital Rebel XT with L series lens).

Positive:
Instant start-up, menu navigation and zoom
Screen quality comparable to video iPod
Comfortable and intuitive button placement
Strong flash (for camera size)
Modern/traditional camera aesthetics (great looking)
Acceptable battery life
Camera operation was obviously well thought out
Low price for what you get

Negative:
Poor low-light shooting without flash
Lots of noise at ISO more than 200
No image stabilization
Zoom ring spring a little too strong
Plastic battery door

This is a perfect pocket camera if you care more about ease-of-use, aesthetics, size, and price than trying to capture a print-worthy photo. Overall I'm very pleased with this camera, but only because I have a SLR to capture important moments/places. Think great MySpace photos rather than great family Christmas cards.





->Lowest Price

I did all sorts of research on the SD600. I had made up my mind that the SD600 was the camera for me. The SD1000 is the newer kid on the block and therefore did not have many reviews. And that is why I am here today. The SD1000 is the newest version of the SD600 with a few additions. Those few additions make this camera AWESOME. I love the ISO choices. I was zooming on my local Calif. freeways at around 80mph and decided to take a few shots of passing signs out my passenger window. At the high speed the ISO caught such great detail that I could clearly read the sign later at home. That means that despite the small size the camera filtered out the shake of my hand, the shake from the road, and compensated for the fast movement. The color options are very much the same as other Canon Powershot models. MACRO is so much fun to play with on this camera. The button layout is easy to figure out. Lighting options like White balance are a button push away. With the Face Detection option on you are sure to get a great photo of the family. I have been playing with it none stop for over a week. Get at least a gig for memory. The only downside that I have found, and it is a minor one, is that when the battery warning comes on it means that you have 1-2 more pics and then it shuts off. I ordered another battery ahead of time and it was worth it. The batteries charge in about 30-40mins. This is a great camera. If you are thinking about the SD600 step up and get the SD1000. You will not be disappointed with it.


->Best Price

Canon all the way! I've had an s230, sd300, sd400, sd630. I really did not like the feel of the SD630 very much after living with it for a while. I also didn't like the button placements..was not comfortable with it. It DID take great pics and video. BUT, I moved to the SD1000 (black), have had it one week and love it!

Of all the Canon point-and-shoot digitals, this is my favorite. It is tiny and so pocketable. A pleasure to use. The switches and buttons are where they should be and feel good. The screen is 2.5 so people who want 3.0 need to go to the SD750 which is basically the SD630's replacement with the Digic III processor. Same form factor.

If you liked the SD200, SD300, SD400, SD450 or SD600, you will love this!

My only reservation is how great ARE the pics from this little camera. I'm sure they are excellent but the jury is out on how good they are compared to earlier Canons. I like vivid pics so I may have to set the camera to vivid.

Got a good deal at Amazon.


->Comparison

Pro photographer here. have been using so many different digital cameras .. because i am very picky. this camera is fantastic. great looking sexy design. simple easy to use. fantastic looking pictures.. fast and easy and small size fits in your pockets. great micro function. great movie mode. sharp and accurate color pictures.. best compact digital camera in the market. well always new things coming out and surprise me but at least for now/so far this is the best one in the market right now- in point and shoot/compact camera catagory. canon makes great camera..