Canon PowerShot SD110 3MP Digital Elph with 2x Optical Zoom
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot SD110 3MP Digital Elph with 2x Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Does everything the non-professional user would need.
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is by far the best camera I have had. I cannot speak for those wanting to take complex shots. I have only used a couple of the specialized modes very rarely, such as black & white.
From those who want a great snapshot camera for the money, this is it. The camera has been in service for about a year now with no problems. The camera's computer seems to get the autofocus and light levels right just about every time. Buttons and camera menus are thoughtfully laid out and relatively easy to use. Some of the hieroglyphics that are used to describe some of the advanced functions are confusing. Otherwise, I was able to use the camera without reading the instruction booklet.
Battery life is exceptional. I can take about 150 photos with flash and have the LCD screen active. Switching batteries and SD cards is easy. The access door on the bottom serves both.
The included PC software works relatively well. The Zoombrowser software lets you page through all photos on the memory card and download only the ones you would like. The only drawback is that with the larger memory cards, it does take about 60 seconds to show all the photos as thumbnails. This is not a big problem though. It is the exact time I need to mix myself a drink...
I would recommend getting a 256 or 512kb memory card. The SD card that is included is small. I would also suggest users buy an additional battery. You don't want to be in the middle of a party and be required to charge the battery. The secondary battery will sit on the shelf for about a month or two before losing its charge. I purchased an aftermarket battery for about half the cost of the Canon battery. It seems to have the same performance as the OEM battery. You may wish to buy the Canon case to preserve the camera's good looks. I bought the Canon leather case for about $10 from Amazon.
Overall, the camera's logical design and small package make it a great choice for snapshot use.
Customer Review: GREAT CAMERA!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have used this camera now for over 2 years and have literally taken thousands of pictures. This camera combines excellent quality, small size, ease of use and affordability into one fine product.
Picture quality is great. Very intuitive. I skimmed the instructions for about 2 seconds and started taking pics. The Canon photo software is very good. I alternate between using it and Microsoft Picture software.
One thing I find really enjoyable is the movie mode. I assumed it would be horrible, but you get decent video and audio. With my 1gig card, I get about 3 minutes, which is plenty for shooting your pets doing something priceless or to document something. I have a Camcorder, but who wants to lug that around when this fits into your shirt pocket, or attaches to your belt using the optional leather case?
Two years of reliable use, having been dropped a few times in the process. The rechargable battery still holds a good charge, and generic replacements are readily available on a popular auction site for next to nothing. The 1 gig SD card I use was literally free at one of the electronic big box guys over the holidays, and holds tons of photos. In practice, I usually downloaded 10-20 at a time just for ease of managemnt, so even my previous 256k card was more than enough.
Size was a big factor in my decision to purchase. Smaller is better when you have a lot of other things to lug around. This stows easily in a pocket of my laptop carrying case, or as I said earlier, in a pocket. My previous camera was too big and I found I used it a lot less for that reason.
2007 UPDATE: LCD/Sensor failed. I did some research and discovered that Canon was fixing this for free REGARDLESS of warranty expiration date. I sent it to them with the form from their website, and had my camera back and working perfectly about 10 days later! Thanks, Canon, for standing behind your product!
Customer Review: Realization
Summary: 5 Stars
After years of SLR use my first Digital Camera was a Canon G2. Took tons of great and numerous not so great pictures. My complaint was the tendency of digital photographs not being "smooth" (dont know what the technical term is but objects running diagonal in the pictures occasionally/frequently being jagged). My, as it turns out, uninformed conclusion was that it had something to do with resolution (pixels). When 8 megapixels hit the market, I coughed up the serious dough to buy the Olympus C-8080. The quality of the good pictures improved but but the number of out of focus or bad pictures increased. Yes, yes, I am not motivated enough to read all the materials on digital photography and use the knowledge to decipher the users manuals! (read lazy)
I needed a simple and small camera for my work, saw a great deal (under $150) for SD110, ordered and got it a couple of weeks back. The results are an eye opener. They are fabulous and the quality of the pictures on the monitor and printed on a Canon I-960, up to 8 1/2 x 11 size, rivals the ones from the Olympus.
The quality of the movie clips is as good as from the C-8080 and better than the 30 sec clips from the G2.
The lesson learned, and I think it applies to a vast majority of the people, is that mega pixels matter not specially for the point and shoot type of photography. I wish I knew that some time ago and not lugged the G2 during my Grand Canyon backcountry hike while not carrying sugar to avoid weighting down the backpack!
Update 6/19: Since this camera is rarely used, the other day when I took it out of its pouch after over a month, it looked sick as the finish had developed these black spots. Called Canon and they are going to replace the casing. Hopefully, nothing will get screwed up in transit. Still think it is a great little camera and was a steal for under $150 back in March.
Customer Review: SD110
Summary: 5 Stars
I can describe this camera in one word: FABULOUS. This little camera is the whole deal, all rolled up into a tiny package. It has everything you'd need. It takes great picture with amazing clarity and vibrant colors, the videos are of great quality, and on top of that, it is the most adorable camera I've ever seen.
The 16MB memory card included with this camera is much too small, so I'd definitely recommend buying one that is at least 256MB. I have a 512MB SanDisk memory card. On the highest setting for this camera (superfine at 2048x1536), it holds about 302 pictures. On the lowest (normal at 640x480), it holds 4419.
Battery life has been okay. It's not amazing, but it is pretty good, considering the camera's size and functions. If you turn off the LCD, it saves a lot of battery, but I definitely prefer to use it. Also, some people have recommended buying an extra battery. I personally have not, but if you are going to be going on a trip where you won't be able to plug in the battery charger, it'd be helpful.
The body of the SD110 is very sturdy. It's a cool silver-white metal (though at times it looks almost champage. Amazon's pictures are somewhat misleading because the color of the camera looks different in real life) and has not yet gotten a scratch. Just in case, however, I bought the PSC-50 soft leather case. Though I wish it was included, it's only an additional $10 and can keep your camera in tip-top shape.
If you are just a snap-shot photographer like me (I take pictures of friends, etc), then this is the best camera to get. If you are looking for something more professional and need more than 2X optical zoom, then you might want to reconsider. All in all, this is an amazing camera, and you should most definitely buy it!
Customer Review: Smallest of the Canon cameras delivers in every way!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this camera for just over a month now and I can't even begin to tell you how happy I am with it. But I'm gonna try. From my understanding, Canon went with the SD format on this camera to cut down on its body size, and it shows. Stylish and sturdy without the bulkiness and weight of other cameras, you can literally throw it in your pocket or purse and go.
Usability on this little number is top-notch. The AiAf focusing helps to ensure that you get the best photos every time, and the red eye reduction is on par with some of the best consumer cameras I've seen. Best of all, it's easy to use for anybody to use (my kid brother loves it more than I do), but when you're ready for something more, the camera's Manual Mode gives you a bevvy of options to work with.
The battery seems to go as long as you do (though I recommend buying an extra battery to be on the safe side), and how Canon managed to pack 3.2 MP's worth of quality into the SD110 is beyond me.
Setup on my computer was a snap. Running Mac OS 10.3, all I did was plug my camera in and voila, the camera was recognized immediately! I haven't tried the included software but if you have Apple's iPhoto you really don't need it.
In addition to an extra battery (the batteries on this camera are rechargeable, by the way), you would be wise to purchase a bigger memory card as the included 16MB SD card simply doesn't do it justice. With a 256MB SD card (I've been using Delkin's eFilm card), I can fit 152 photos at the camera's highest quality and size settings.
In short, if what you're looking for is a no-nonsense camera for those precious moments that treads the balance of form and function, look no further than the SD110.