Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Blue) | 
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Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 62
Color: Blue
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
System Memory: 32
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 250
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 18.6
Minimum Focal Length: 6.2
Maximum Resolution: 8
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.4 x 0.9 x 2.2
nv:Sensor: 8.0 Megapixel
Size: 1/2.5 inch
Image Resolution: 3264 x 2448
Movie Resolution: 640 x 480
Memory Included: 32MB Memory Card
Storage Media: MultiMediaCard
Storage Media: HC MMC Plus Card
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Storage Media: MMC Plus Card
Compressed Format: DPOF 1.1
Movie File Format: AVI motion JPEG
Optical Zoom: 3x
Digital Zoom: 4X
Combined Zoom: 12x
Focal Length: 6.2mm - 18.6mm
Focus Mode: TTL - AF
Focusing Range: Normal: 12 in./30cm-infinity
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MPN: 2512B001
Model: 2512B001
UPC: 013803090192
EAN: 0013803090192
ASIN: B0011ZK6PC
Release Date: February 15, 2008
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| Features:
| • | 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints | | • | 3x optical image-stabilized zoom | | • | 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II monitor | | • | Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur | | • | Captures images to SD memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
The Canon SD1100 IS Digital ELPH includes an 8-Megapixel 1/2.5" CCD imager and a 3x optical zoom lens with image stabilization, which covers a range of 38-114mm equivalent. Exposure is fully automatic with 2.0EV of manual exposure compensation and four metering modes to handle difficult lighting along with a ties metering to the camera's Face Detection system. 13 scene modes keep the camera approachable for beginners. A long-exposure mode in the Canon SD1100 IS ELPH lets you set exposure times as long as 15 seconds manually, and a 2.5" LCD display for framing images. The Canon ELPH SD1100 IS sports a fairly wide ISO sensitivity range, from 80 to 1600. Shutter Speed - 15-1/1500 seconds, Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 seconds ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Exposure Compensation - 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments White Balance Control - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), and Custom Built-in Flash - Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, and Slow Synchro Flash Range - 12-11 feet/30cm-3.5m (W), 12-6.6 feet/30cm-2.0m (T) Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Portrait, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets) Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, and Movie Self-Timer - 2-seconds, 10-seconds delay, and Custom Dimensions - 3.42 x 2.16 x 0.87 (86.8x54.8x22.0mm) Weight - 4.41 ounces (125 grams)
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 Solid ultracompact camera March 8, 2008
Garrett Lowenthal (San Francisco, CA)
227 out of 230 found this review helpful
If you need a solid, reliable, and stylish point-and-shoot ultracompact digital camera that produces high-quality images, then the new Canon PowerShot SD1100IS may be right for you.
I am an advanced amateur photographer and own 2 Canon digital cameras (G2 and 20D). Both have served me well over the years but recently I have found myself needing a decent ultracompact camera that I can easily carry with me at all times for unexpected photo-ops.
Other current Canon models that I also researched before my purchase of the "bohemian brown" SD1100IS included the SD950IS and the SD1000.
Here is my take on the SD1100IS:
Strengths:
- 8MP CCD sensor with DigicIII processor (excellent resolution images with good dynamic range)
- Solid construction (most of body made of anodized aluminum)
- Feels sturdy and well-balanced in the hands
- Easy to use (logical user-interface) with minimal need to consult owner's manual for basic operation
- Multiple shooting modes to fit variety of situations (action/sports mode is a glaring omission but read section below to see possibly why)
- Advanced metering system with accurately exposed pics in even "tricky" situations (great balance of highlights and shadows)
- Tack-sharp images (much more so with sufficient lighting and use of built-in flash)
- Macro mode can result in stunning close-ups with outstanding level of detail
- Optical IS feature helpful when shooting in either low-light conditions with flash off or at telephoto lengths
- Fast start-up with acceptable shutter-lag (when not using flash)
- Bright 2.5" LCD monitor (100% coverage, 230k pixels) made of polycrystalline silicon; fairly scratch-resistant (can't vouch if this applies to keys and coins)
- Optical viewfinder (though only a tiny peephole, it is essential when LCD glare and washout become an issue shooting in bright sunlight or when LCD cannot be used as battery power is nearly depleted)
- Camera made in Japan (at least those from the 1st shipment; this easily may be subject to change)
Limitations:
- Lack of manual control over aperture, shutter speed, and focusing (for the obssessive control-freaks)
- Noise is noticeable beginning at ISO 400 (ISO 800 still useable but probably for only 4x6 images; ISO 1600 mostly unuseable)
- Fastest shutter speed is 1/1500 sec (not fast enough to stop action for some sporting activities)
- Auto-focus speed inadequate to follow fast-moving subjects
- Shutter-lag accentuated with flash on (precious Canon moments lost while waiting for flash to recharge)
- Cannot adjust focus or optical zoom while shooting in movie mode (focus is fixed for distance selected at first frame, and digital zoom is permitted instead, resulting in significant image quality deterioration)
- Battery/memory card cover and hinge made of plastic (no safety latch that needs to be de-activated first before sliding cover out, in order to prevent accidental opening)
- Minor vignetting and chromatic aberration (albeit, difficult not to expect from compact p&s)
- Pincushion and barrel distortion at the extremes of the focal lengths
- No RAW shooting mode
Battery power in camera mode with LCD monitor on is mostly as advertised, allowing for approximately 240 images. If your budget permits, I recommend investing in a few spare batteries as backups and replacing the supplied 32MB memory card with a pair of 4GB SDHC memory cards--vital purchases if you plan to use the movie mode frequently.
Overall Impression:
Even with some serious limitations inherent to virtually all digital cameras in this class, I am recommending the Canon PowerShot SD1100IS. It does what it's supposed to do. This camera allows one to take beautiful photographs in an ultracompact, reliable, and elegant device that is both easy and fun to use.
[UPDATE: Since this review, Canon has recently announced 3 new ELPH models that will be released soon....in time for Grad & Dad's Day: the PowerShot SD770IS, SD790IS, and SD890IS. All are redesigned 10MP digital cameras with Optical Image Stabilizer. The saga of the MP race continues. If the same sensor is found in these units as their predecessors and without improving the noise reduction technology, then adding a few more MP can potentially result in noisier images. We'll have to wait and see. The most intriguing of the bunch appears to be the SD790IS, which replaces the SD750 by adding the very useful Optical IS feature and showcasing flat control buttons. Hopefully, the QC has been remedied on this unit as many consumers experienced the dreaded "lens error" nightmare. The SD890IS replaces the SD850IS and may appeal to vacationers and wildlifers needing more reach at the telephoto end. The SD770IS seems a bit curious as it may be in direct competition with the new SD1100IS (which is the natural successor to the wildly popular SD1000); it has 2 additional MP but the feature set appears at first glance to be nearly identical to the less expensive SD1100IS. I would've preferred to have seen upgrades to the SD870IS and the SD950IS, but those will be rolled out undoubtedly later this year....conveniently before the Holidays.
SD770IS: 10MP, 3X Optical zoom (35-105mm), 2.5" LCD monitor, Optical viewfinder, ISO 1600, MSRP $299.99.
SD790IS: 10MP, 3X Optical zoom (35-105mm), 3" LCD monitor, no Optical viewfinder, ISO 1600, MSRP $349.99.
SD890IS: 10MP, 5X Optical zoom (37-185mm), 2.5" LCD monitor, Optical viewfinder, ISO 1600, MSRP $399.99.]
 A terrific pocket camera March 9, 2008
Julie Neal (Sanibel Island, Fla.)
165 out of 171 found this review helpful
As a Florida travel writer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World and Canon PowerShot Digital ELPHs are the most common cameras I see. Families seem to love them, because they're so easy to carry and operate. Each about the size of a deck of playing cards, these "pocket cameras" really do slip right into a pocket, and their retro rectangular designs make them easy to grip. Best of all, they all take good photos. (How do I know all this? Because I've actually gotten to use every one of these cameras. Nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which, like I said, most often are these PowerShots.)
Here's my breakdown of the seven bestselling Digital ELPH models:
7TH PLACE: The SD750 was the 2007 PowerShot flagship. It includes a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features and 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 sunlight. (In May, this camera will be replaced by the new SD790 IS.)
6TH PLACE: The 2006-model SD800 IS attempted to add an image stabilizer and a wide-angle lens into the standard set of PowerShot goodies. The 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.
5TH PLACE: Slighter larger than the other models here, the SD850 IS combines a 4x zoom and 8 meg photo size with an image stabilizer. In my experience every little button, dial and switch has a quality feel, and everything works great. However I notice people who have it don't use it quite as much as those with the smaller ELPHs. It is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket. If you have larger hands, though, it may be just what you are looking for. (In May, this camera will be replaced by the new SD890 IS, which will have a 5x zoom.)
4TH PLACE: There's a lot to like in the SD950 IS. First off, it's gorgeous. The body is titanium. An upgrade to the SD850 IS, it adds manual controls and the ability to stitch together panoramic images. Usually pricey, though.
3RD PLACE: The SD1000 very well may be everything you need in a pocket camera. Released in 2007, it's the companion model to the 750, with a traditional viewfinder and 2.5-inch LCD display. It's also slightly thinner and lighter overall. The best value in the line.
2ND PLACE: The SD870 IS is the ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens. It fixes the problems of the SD800. This model doesn't have an optical viewfinder, otherwise there's little not to love. 8-meg images.
1ST PLACE: My top choice is the camera on this page, the Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS. New for 2008, this update to the SD1000 adds image stabilization, a slightly longer-range zoom (38-114 mm vs. 35-105), another megapixel of photo size and a little more curve in the body (a small indent on the right side of the front helps give you a better grip). Plus, of course, it comes in colors. I see this one both at Disney and at my home, as my teenage daughter has a blue one and uses it every single day. Her images are at least as good as those from her old SD1000, and the image stabilization does make a real difference in the shots she takes on her school bus. (In May, this camera will be joined by the new, and similar, SD770 IS.)
Perfect for me. March 10, 2008
AZ Desert Rat
56 out of 58 found this review helpful
I have been using a Powershot I2 IS for the last 3 years. Very good camera with a fantastic 12X Zoom. However, I wanted a camera to carry in my pocket. So many times I just didn't feel like dragging a large camera with me to various parties or events. This camera fills the bill. I carry it everywhere.
The pictures it produces are stunning. The 8MP 3X zoom produces a picture that you can crop to the point that you get almost the same picture as you would have with the 5MP 12X zoom lense (my opinion). The movie feature is wonderful too, even better than the I2 IS.
The camera feels great in your hand with a solid, quality feeling. If you have used Canon cameras before the menus are very intuitive. I would not have purchased this camera (or any camera for that matter) if it did not have the Image Stabilization feature. This is especially a must as you get older.
By the way there is an advantage to the Brown color: If you have to use the optical view finder outside, the camera itself produces minimum glare for you eye to see more clearly through the small opening. The color also makes the LCD playback pop. And as a bonus, it really gives the camera a luxury look, you have to see it in person to appreciate the color.
I recently took it to a monthly card party and everyone went wild over it. So much so that one person sat right down at the computer and ordered one! If you want a sub-compact, pocketable camera that takes great pictures, I highly recommend the Canon SD1100IS.
The small wonder from Canon, an upgrade for SD1000. March 24, 2008
Anjana Nigam (Atlanta, GA)
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
The former Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) was the perfect tiny camera that you could slip into your shirt pocket and bring out at a moment's notice and begin clicking away. No wonder it has been Canon's top selling model! It was almost perfect except it did not have image stabilization like some other Canon cameras. And now with the SD1100IS Canon has added it's motion detection technology to this tiny camera which will make your shots less blurry, especially in low light.
Other enhancement over SD1000 is a slightly rounded styling which feels more comfortable in the hand and gives you a better grip. You can also choose from fun colors - Bohemian brown anyone? Since teenagers (and adults) love this little camera, adding colors is a nice touch.
I have several Canon cameras and I use them regularly, but once again the SD1100 gets a lot of use as it's easy to carry in your tighter jean pocket/shirt pocket.
What else is nice about the SD1100 IS?
It takes excellent outdoor shots and has a satisfactory low light performance for its size. The face detection and auto white balance in the frame help expose faces correctly. It has a viewfinder in case the sun is too bright and an anti-reflective 2.5" screen. You can also use your high capacity SD cards in this baby.
With this camera you can get creative with "My Colors" features. The Color Accent mode where you keep any one color in the picture while the rest is black and white helped frame a blue sky, blue sea and blue jeans in a b/w group shot. Cool! There are options to swap colors and also take b/w or sepia pics. Read the manual and you'll discover even more fun features.
The Scene modes are tried and tested and help you take the best picture. I love "foliage" which brings out the greens or autumn colors. "Fireworks" freezes the bursts of firecrackers in the sky in perfect spheres. "Aquarium" helped me take wonderful shots of fish, before this mode all I got was my flash reflecting on the glass of the tank. The others modes - indoor, beach, snow, kids/pets have been useful too.
The video mode takes movies in 3 different sizes and it has a time lapse video function. You can set the camera to record at intervals. I used it to capture sun's ascent from sunrise to mid morning and the video looks fabulous. You can even use the creative colors modes while taking video. The image stabilization helps in the video mode eliminating jerky shots.
The bottom line? This is a great camera - it's take-along-everywhere tiny, it's got a ton of creative features and takes great pictures, it also comes in fun colors. It's the one to get!
{However, since SD1100 has just been launched, the price is a bit high and in my opinion the Image Stabilization is great but not a necessity with such a small zoom (3X optical). Right now the SD1000 is at a really low price and a good buy, or the SD750 with the 3 inch mega sized screen is also the one to snap up as it is small and has very intuitive controls and software. I have all these cameras and I like SD750 for it's controls and performance as it's about 50 bucks below SD1100. I would recommend waiting until the price of this camera to drops to sub-200 levels, which should happen by the time summer rolls around.}
Fun little camera! March 12, 2008
Swedishwonderchild (God's Country, MN)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I am definitely an amateur, not as savvy a user as it sounds like a lot of the other reviewers are. But, from the other extreme of "photographer-smartness", this is a great little camera to use. It's easy, yet has a lot of functionality, which the user guide manages to clearly explain. I needed something very small, which it is, that takes awesome pictures, which it does. Battery life seems very good, so far. My husband likes the manly brown color, too.
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