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Canon - PowerShot 10.0-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera - Silver
Average Customer Rating:
4.3
Rating breakdown 164 reviews
5 Stars
103
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
7
1 Star
6
81%of customers recommend this product.
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133 out of
164)
Customer Reviews for Canon - PowerShot 10.0-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera - Silver
Customer Rating
5
I love this camera
on June 1, 2009
Posted by: Anonymous
The only problem that I have had so far was trying to figure out which setting was for sports(it's kids and pets) other than that tiny setback this camera has been great, amazing quality and I have taken some great photos. Plus great battery life.
Pros: easy to use, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
3
Not a good upgrade
on May 12, 2009
Posted by: bigbri
I owned an 1100 and loved it, but it met it's untimely death when it bounced off the cement. This is the replacement, but not an improvement. I think the 1100 was faster to take a picture when the button is pressed down. We have and active 3 year old and I'm missing some shots that I wouldn't have with the 1100. The constant refocusing is extremely annoying, not to mention burning up the battery. Why they switched batteries is beyond me. There is only about 1/16 of an inch in size difference and I had many spares for the 1100 that are no good to me now.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, good battery life
Cons: constant refocusing, different battery than the one it replaced, no hd in vidoe mode
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Great compact camea
on July 14, 2010
Posted by: Cooldad
from Washington, DC
The Canon PowerShot SD1200IS is a great point and shoot camera. Indoor setting is fantastic, crisp life-like pictures what you expect from Canon. Auto mode I use for outdoors only, the beach setting is an awesome macro. Great battery life, I have shot over 300 in a single day with the flash, no problem. All modes are great for capturing those kids pictures. On moving rides you need to learn to pan, the camera wants to give you that brilliant, crisp photo you will have forever. Low-light you need to use the mode night snapshot and here it helps to have a steady hand or fixed object. I have had no problem taking Christmas decorations in the dark, some trial and error needed depending on the lighting situation, it has a f/2.8 lens...don't zoom in. Crop on the computer or get closer to the object and frame it. On people low-light photos the flash goes off and you will be fine. Did I mention I can pocket the thing in my front jeans pocket? No need for the wife to purse it or advance the film, focus the shot, lollipop and adjust the diaphragm...you getting strangled... Thanks Canon!
Pros: great battery life, features, easy to use, excellent image quality
Cons: none
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Camera!
on April 24, 2010
Posted by: roadbiker
from Powder Springs, GA
My primary camera is a Canon 40D (soon to be upgraded to a 50D). It's a great camera, but not always the most convenient to take along for the ride - and I mean THE RIDE. I ride a bike a lot (about 3,000 miles/year) and I see some pretty nice things while pedalng that I would love to take pictures of. Camera phone, in a word, is lousy. So I wanted a nice, compact camera that I could easily carru around, and I got this little gem for my birthday (Christmas). I love it! It fits easily in my pocket (and cycling jersey) and I take it almost everywhere I go. It takes fantastic pictures. The resolution is fantastic as is the image quality. If you are in a place where you have to be quiet, you can turn off the sounds. It has an automatic mode, but also a "P" (for program) mode to let you adjust certain settings to your liking (ISO - up to 1600), white balance, color balance, metering, flash, etc. It also takes surpizingling good videos, although they take up a lot of space on the SD card.
The viewing display is big and sharp. A bit hard to see in bright daylight, bt that is to be expected. In these cases you can use the standard viewfinder, whcih is absent in many competitive models.
One of the reasons why I wanted to get a Canon because of my experience with my other camera and also because I like the Canon imaging software that comes with the camera and is common for both of my Canon Camera's.
Convenience, ease of use, and great quality. This is a great little camera!
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
one fine camera
on December 1, 2009
Posted by: Willie from Da Bronx
from Las Vegas, Nv
this Canon SD1200 camera is one fine camera...
I bought it as a gift for my girlfriend....I am DSLR person
and I was going to buy her another brand P&S....but reading
reviews I couldn't find one I was happy with...I found this one
on the internet...I liked the reviews...and the price was excellent
I bought it on Thanksgiving day....the camera is easy
to use...and takes great photos..we went to a large retail store to see it...before the purchase
she liked the little eye viewfinder...and the small size...
I bought it as a gift for my girlfriend....I am DSLR person
and I was going to buy her another brand P&S....but reading
reviews I couldn't find one I was happy with...I found this one
on the internet...I liked the reviews...and the price was excellent
I bought it on Thanksgiving day....the camera is easy
to use...and takes great photos..we went to a large retail store to see it...before the purchase
she liked the little eye viewfinder...and the small size...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Easiest Camera to Use
on April 28, 2009
Posted by: Ackvil
from St. Petersburg, FL
I needed a simple, easy to use camera for my wife. She previously used a Canon PS 50 which she found to be too bulky, heavy, and confusing. The SD 1200 IS fits the bill perfectly. First, its focusing is incredible. If you are taking portraits it focuses on the face or faces of the subject automatically. If you want to take a macro shot it also focuses automatically. I was surprised that the picture quality of macro subjects was better than what I can get on my Rebel XTi. I also like the fact that it has a viewfinder for those sunny days when the LCD display is difficult to use. In brief, this is the perfect point and shoot camera for the individual who wants a simple, easy to use camera, that is light and requires no photography knowledge. The only complaint I have is that it does not come with a memory card and when we bought it there was nothing on the description (or on the Canon site) saying you need to purchase one separately.
Pros: easy to use, Simple controls/menu, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life
Cons: does not come with a memory card.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Great Performance; Great Options
on June 24, 2009
Posted by: Happy Customer
from Kalamazoo, Michigan
As someone who is new to digital photography, I did diligent research and really knew what I wanted when I decided to buy. However, I didn't go into the store with this camera in mind. After really looking at what I thought was my first choice (another manufacturer) and this camera, I found many more features, greater flexibility in use, and a fantastic price point for everything I wanted. Now that I've actually used it, I have been nothing but pleased with the results. This is not to say every shot has been great; the user's abilities do come into play. But I am learning, and the camera has proven to be a very useful tool. It offers options and settings that I know will take me a long time to outgrow. I love that I can take quick snaps or use settings and features to create more artful photography. The only thing I might change is accessing the features; the menu / options could be more intuitive. Oh, did I mention that I'm married to a professional photographer? He's impressed as well.
Pros: easy to use, Nice features/settings, Bright LCD, excellent image quality, Good Low-Light Performance, Lightweight/Portable, good battery life, durable, canon name and reputation
Cons: Complicated controls/menu
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Underwater Camera
on May 10, 2010
Posted by: sierra
from Alaska
Bought this camera because it was small with a view finder. A week out from a diving trip I decided to get an underwater casing for it. The pictures were unbelievable underwater for such limited functions. The macro shots were exceptional in the program setting with only the camera flash. I was able to zoom in while editing with great quality. Perfect color with no color filter like in the underwater mode setting. Even the video worked well - however, a red filter is needed. A pro I worked with was amazed @ the quality of the pictures. What a nice surprise - a real plus for me with only having to pack one camera on dive trips.
Pros: good battery life, Good Low-Light Performance, Nice features/settings, excellent image quality, durable, Bright LCD, Lightweight/Portable, Simple controls/menu, easy to use, great underwater camera
I would recommend this to a friend!
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