Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Customer Review: Nice little camera
Summary: 5 Stars
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.Customer Review: Quite simply, it is simple!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best little camera you can get, in my opinion. What do I know? Not much, and that's why you should listen to me. This camera is simple to use, creates great pictures and videos, stays charged much longer than you would even consider necessary, and (with a 1-2 GB card, not included) can store so much it is just amazing.
I have had mine only about three months now and have dropped it, spilled coffee on it, left it outside in the car in freezing weather, left it outside in the car in boiling hot weather, and have had it kicking around in the bottom of my purse--nothing has fazed it yet (knock wood). I use it almost every day, too.
The view screen on the camera is very big and the push buttons are not so small that you can't control them.
In short, this is the perfect little camera. My only "complaint" is that it has trouble focusing in low light, but this could be me, not the camera, and anyway a $30 Camera Bright fixes the problem (as long as you are using your built-in flash, otherwise it won't help).
Again, I know very little about photography. Buy this camera if you, too, know very little. You will get great photos anyway.
Customer Review: Powerful & compact camera
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this little camera. It is the best thing you can get as far as value. I had a hard time choosing between this and the sony cybershot new T-series, (T100 etc) but I am so happy I bought this one. The photos come out great everytime and from what everyone keeps telling me, canon is definitely a higher quality camera than sony and is more durable. I had a sony before but its lens got messed up quick and the same goes for the sony we use at work (zoom no longer functioned). Although I love sony's superslim design, spending 400 bucks on a camera just because it is pretty is not smart for a college student like me. I bought my canon for 175 and it is amazing!!!!!!!! The camera is very compact. My boyfriend who loves those fancy bulky SLR's loves my camera so much, he wants to get one too! It is the perfect point and shoot for a starter and the photos are very realistic. The zoom is great and anyone who just needs this for personal day to day use will want this. Never mind what camera has more pixels. My dad had a 12mp and the quality was so grainy. Trust me, if you were on the fence like me, buy this canon! It takes great pics at night too if you put it at the right setting.Customer Review: Nice Little Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
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!Customer Review: Great point & shoot - small, fast, great pictures,
Summary: 5 Stars
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!