If you need a solid, reliable, and stylish point-and-shoot 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 compact 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:

Strenghths:
- 8MP with DigicIII processor
- Solid construction (parts of body made of anodized aluminum)
- Easy to use (logical user-interface)
- Dependable metering system with accurately exposed pics in even "tricky" circumstances
- Sharp images (much more so with good lighting and use of built-in flash); IS feature helps somewhat with low-light, slow shutter speed situations
- Fast start-up

Limitations:
- Lack of manual control over shutter speed and aperture
- Noise is noticeable beginning at ISO 400 (ISO 800 still useable but probably for only 4x6 images)
- Vignetting and chromatic aberration (albeit, difficult not to expect from compact p&s)
- Pincushion and barrel distortion at the extremes of the focal lengths

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 a compact, reliable, and stylish device that is both easy and fun to use.

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 the pocket of a shirt or pair of cargo pants, and their retro rectangular designs make them easy to grip. Best of all, they all take good photos. (How do I know? 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 most often are Canon 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. $200 list.

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. $350 list.

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 it works great, however I notice people who have it don't use it as much as those with the smaller ELPHs. It is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket. If you have large hands, though, it may be just what you are looking for. $300 list.

4TH PLACE: The SD950 IS is a fancier version of the SD850. It includes manual controls and the ability to stitch together panoramic images. I'd rate it higher if it wasn't so pricey. $400 list.

3RD PLACE: The SD1000 is 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. Everything works well and with a list price of just $200, it doesn't waste a dollar. 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. $350 list.

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. 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.

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.

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 compact 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 with DigicIII processor
- Solid construction (most of body made of anodized aluminum)
- Easy to use (logical user-interface)
- Advanced metering system with accurately exposed pics in even "tricky" situations
- Tack-sharp images (much more so with good lighting and use of built-in flash)
- IS feature particularly helpful when shooting in either low-light conditions when flash is not used or at telephoto lengths
- Fast start-up with acceptable shutter-lag

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)
- 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 mode

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.

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.

I just bought this camera last night and I had a few hours to play with it. The picture quality is fantastic indoors and outside. The macro setting is really nice.

I was looking for a small camera under $300 that has great picture quality and movie quality. I found it! The SD100IS is the best choice, and it looks very cool. I bought mine in brown.

I just purchased this camera for my birthday, and let me tell you, I'm so happy with it. the clarity with the pictures are great. It's small enough to fit in my purse without any problems. I love all the features, how I can change colors around. I can't wait to take a trip and really test it out. It is so worth the money you will pay for this camera!!

This camera is an upgrade over my trusty SD300, which still works apart from the mode switch getting stuck once in a while. I took literally thousands of pictures with it, and I expect the same functionality and durability with the SD1100IS. This upgrade feels solid and carries over most of the features I enjoyed with the old one, adding image stabilization and--hallelujah--a battery life indicator. And 8 megapixels is enough for a hi-res 300ppi print at 8"x10". Best of all, it uses the same battery and SD cards as the old one, with the added capability of the SD HC cards. I have also owned a couple of Olympus (good) and a Panasonic (awful), and I can honestly say I'm a Canon man. The SD1100IS is a tremendous value, looks much nicer than the SD1000, and the blue casing is much prettier in person. Excellent quality photos. Highly recommended.

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.}

I will admit freely to being the ulitmate girly-girl and primarily purchasing this camera because it is my favourite colour (brown) and would match 90% of my wardrobe :) However, I am very impressed by the quality of the pics. I have had the camera only 2 days now but I have taken it everywhere with me ( it is small enough to fit in your pocket...really tiny) and have gotten some amazing shots.Those 8 MPs really work! I have always been a Canon fanatic and they have not disappointed me yet.

(NOTE: I've had the camera for two days.)

This camera is nothing short of amazing. First, the size. It literally fits in your hand! The size means the camera can slip into a shirt pocket and go ANYWHERE. I wear an orange safety vest at work and this camera fits neatly into a pocket. In the two days I've had this camera, I've taken almost 150 pictures! Entirely due to the size of the camera. It goes everywhere with me now.

Features? How did Canon pack so much into such a tiny package? The controls are intuitive and easy to use. Most people won't crack the manual until they start taking more advanced shots. For the rookie (read: me), this camera is a true point-and-shoot. The optical image stabilization is wonderful and works like a champ. The 8MP pictures look HUGE. There are two different zoom modes on this camera. A 3x regular zoom plus another 6-7x optical.

The battery for this camera charged in less than 90mins. Camera came with a 32MB SD card which goes very fast at 8MP. Still, the fact that Canon included one at all speaks volumes about the company. Lots of accessories are available too.

There are a bunch of more advanced features that I can't speak about. Different shooting modes, ISO settings, and other neat things. There is even a movie mode!

Images look great to this untrained eye. Your mileage will vary.

Highly recommend for people who just want to take lots and lots of pictures!

I am impressed with the quality for the size of this camera. The viewing screen is bright. I brought it for its size and one of the few cameras that still have an eye viewer for those sunny days when the LCD is viewable.

For a digital camera novice who has used the same one for the last 5 years, this is a great design in terms of portability and lightweight. I wish the buttons were easier to interpret and that there were a simple mode to take basic pictures. I have found that the face detection aspect of it does slow down the picture taking. This is especially hard to overcome when trying to take pictures of small chilren who do not hold poses. The quality is excellent though.

I've only had it 3 days but the menu is much more advanced than the 2 year old nikon coolpix and fuji I just got rid of. So much so I'll have to read the manual, and I hate that. But it still wont take night shots on the night setting, which after going on 2 ghost tours with the other 2 and my 12 year old canon 35 mm nothing shows up. I always had problems with night shots, batteries, and shutter speed.

The reputation and charging ability was the main reason I picked this. The choice of colors were nice, I wanted blue or gold but only Best buy and Wolf carried old boring silver or pink so I ordered from J & R online. Dont look for it at Walmart, Sears, Target, they don't have it yet.

It is the smallest digital camera I've had or seen in a long time, about the same size as my Razor cell phone.

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Brown)


I own and am a huge fan of the Canon Digital Rebel SLR and think that it takes great pictures. Unfortunately, there are times when a larger camera with all of it's accessories and lenses can be prohibitive. In preparation for an upcomming event where I would be a participant as well as spectator, I realized that I would be unable to carry around my Rebel.

So, I spent several days reading different reviews before deciding on the Canon PowerShot SD 1100. I must stress that the fact that I already owned a Canon played no part in my decision. I did not settle on the SD 1100 out of brand loyalty. I must have read more than 30 or 40 different "professional" reviews of various cameras before picking this one.

I have only had this camera for a couple of days, and haven't yet used it at the event for which it was purchased, but I must say that I am extremely pleased with this camera. The most common negative comment in reviews of this camera is that it does not offer a wide variety of manual settings. I have to agree that if you are looking for a camera to launch your career as a professional photographer, this may not be the best choice for you.

The camera is ultra compact without feeling cheap. It is well designed, well made, full featured, takes great photos under a variety of conditions and exceeds all of my expectations for a more "portable" alternative to my full sized SLR. I cannot think of a single negative thing to say about this camera and I cannot imagine why somebody wouldn't be extremely happy with this purchase.

I also recommend buying the case advertised as an accessory for this model as it has a belt loop that allows you to carry it safely and securely on your belt instead of in your pocket.

All I want is a compact digital camera that has excellent picture quality and very easy to use so I can take it to anywhere without much of effort and knowing I can take quality pictures. This is the one. Actually, this camera is much better than I expected.

Got the PS SD1100IS to replace an older Canon digital. This is a big improvement since the other was about 3 years old, and tho it took great shots it was bulky and sometimes had a maddening delay when trying to shoot portraits. This new camera is much more compact, takes great pictures that download faster and is a joy to use. DIS was important to me and I am still testing this; but so far it seems to be an improvement over the older stabilization technology. I got about 200 shots before needing to recharge, and charging time is quick. It will still delay a little when shooting under low light conditions, but that is the nature of digital photography. And it has less flexible capabilities for manually making your own settings; but overall I am very pleased to have this sophisticated little camera that can go anywhere. It is smaller so you have to pay attention where you leave it! You will need to get a decent bag for it that straps to your belt or goes over your neck. Also will need a larger memory card. The ordering process went very smoothly and there were no surprises.

It's beautiful and a fashion stuff. Blue color is unsual. I got this in thwo days. Totally great! Highly Recommended.

We had been looking for a new camera to replace our 3mp nikon and were ready to get the 870 when the 1100 came out. Needless to say we are very happy that we went with 1100. It has done a great job taking clear, non blurry images, has a nice amount of settings to help with more creative shots. The size is simply perfect, incredibly small but just the right size to allow for comfortable picture taking. I especially like the small indent on the left face that fits your finger perfectly.

As publisher of BoomerCafe.com, the online magazine for baby boomers with active lifestyles, I evaluated point-and-shoot digital cameras under $300, carefully examined photos using Aperture on Apple Mac and came to the conclusion that the Canon SD1100 is tops ... the best. It's better that Canon's more expensive SD870. [...]

it's pretty! Camera is easy to use once you get used to it. Nice options and takes good pictures!

I use a $5,000+ Canon professional camera every day and the shots from the PowerShot are just as vibrent! It is so much fun to use. Whatever you buy, make sure you have a viewfinder.

After much research, this little camera stood out. The images that come from this camera are remarkable. The colors are amazing and I've been playing around with all of the different settings. I took a picture of my dog barking under the pets and kids setting and the picture of him was so clear and sharp. Absolutely nothing was blurred in the shot and the detail in the photo was fantastic! I can't wait to take this on vacation with me. Now only if I can get my canon printer to live up to its standards!

Got it for less than msrp and saved on taxes. Camera takes excellent pics. The image stabilization really helps.

When I was ready to purchase a new digital camera, I remembered one of my first cameras. It was a Canon and I loved it. I did some research and determined Canon is one of the best on the market, so I bought one.

This camera is wonderful, it has vibrant color and lots of great features. I just love it and would advise everyone to get one.

I bought the camera just 3 days before leaving for Spain. The directions were adequate and the camera is really easy to use. I not only shot photos on automatic but used the night and color options, as well as did a few movies. The software was essential because I prefer more contrast to my photos and the software allowed me to customize the images as I liked.

It was not clear to me on Amazon that the camera came with a recharger (it did) so I purchased a recharger. Turned out that was smart because it came with a European electrical outlet adapter that I used in Spain. I also purchased a 4G memory card. I took 535 photos and 5 movies, and there seems to be more room.

For it's size (I carried the camera in my front pants pocket) it takes amazing pictures. I definitely recommend the camera.

I bought the Cannon SD1100 IS about a month ago and I am happy with my purchase so far. I am not even going to pretend to be a camera aficionado but I am a casual photographer that enjoys simple, easy to use cameras that take great pictures. The SD1100 is everything that I was looking for in a compact digital camera.

Compared to my previous digital camera (a Kodak CX7530), the Cannon is far superior. The images are crystal clear and the included software is much more intuitive and easy to use compared to Kodak's Easy Share software. The included IS feature is nice if you have shaky hands when trying to take pictures. I also invested in a second battery which has come in handy on vacation when it's not always easy to find time to charge a single battery.

I only have a few minor complaints about the camera so far. First, the 32MB memory card included is a joke. No store even sells memory cards this small any more so investing in at least a 1GB card is a must. Secondly, the camera does have rather flimsy plastic doors for the battery/memory card and the AV outputs. The cover for the AV outputs is also a little awkward as it doesn't open fully. The only other thing I noticed about the camera was the LCD screen sometimes displays a solid vertical line or two when taking pictures at night. I noticed this when I was at a night baseball game so I don't know if there is a different setting that I should have used to negate some of the brightness of the stadium lights.

I am so happy with this camera. I got it in brown and the color is GORGEOUS. I'm completely an amateur but the pictures come out AWESOME, very clear, even from a far distance. I went to a comedy show and was watching from somewhat far but the zoom made it look like I was only a few rows away!! Also, it takes great video.

Totally worth it, and I was able to get a great memory card on sale at Circuit City. SO HAPPY!

I recommend this camera. It takes great pictures. I read reviews from magazines and online sources like cnet and it works like they said it would.

With all of the glowing reviews for this camera, I expected more from it. It is a great looking camera, and the menu's are easily accessible. What surprised me was how bad the picture looks in the view finder. In indoor conditions, the viewfinder shows a fuzzy, grainy picture. I thought the camera must be defective and got a second one, but it is the same. The actual pictures look clear, but I am very annoyed with the viewfinder. I haven't used the camera for that long, but it seems that I have to do a lot of red-eye editing later (even with the red eye reduction turned on). My last camera, the Canon S30, did a much better job in eliminating red-eye from all but the lightest eyed people. There is a continuous shooting mode, which allows you to set a 1 or 2 second delay before the camera takes another picture. I found that even with the shortest delay (1 second) that the camera took too long to take another shot (again, indoor conditions with flash). It's fine for a compact and cute camera, but I really expected more.

Got camera yesterday. Took 5 pictures yesterday and 11 today. When I switched modes to transfer the trial pictures to my computer, the lens mechanism broke permanently. I was able to get the pictures off the camera, and they look ok, but they lack sharpness. I'm not sure if this is related to the lens mechanism problem, but I kinda doubt it. Amazon is sending a replacement, unfortunately not in time for my Europe trip. I'll be evaluating the replacement and post a new or updated review.

JK

This is a very nice camera. It take nice clear pictures, battery life is pretty good, and its very compact. Definitely a good product.

Can do almost everything you can imagine.
It has elaborate menus and settings.
Good video performance. Exellent time lapse video.
I prefer a wider angle lens and more control over aperture and speed.

The image stabilization and the face detection work well, and most images come out wonderfully. There is a noticeable issue with noise and fast moving subjects are still an issue for me. One is common in ultra compacts and one may simply require another round with the manual so take that for what it's worth.

I found the menu and settings to be usable, but the settings I want are sometimes buried on a third level. Sometimes menu response has lagged a bit, which can be frustrating when your subject is moving faster than you are.

I moved from a Canon SD20 so having an optical zoom is wonderful. Plus, this camera is not that much larger than the SD20 so I still feel like I will take it out with me without worrying about bulk.

Battery life seems fine so far...much better than the SD which only holds a few minutes charge these days, despite having replaced the battery.

The SD1100 seems to do a decent job overall and overcomes the photographic failures of it's operator (what do I know). If you want a simple point and shoot, you could do much worse. If you want more manual control over your pics, really good low light performance or something to document your next roller derby match, this may not be ideal.

I always look to CANON, when it comes to an imaging device. I own several Canon cameras, (still and video), (2) printers and (2) scanners. The CANON SD1100IS does everything it claims with the same quality as the more expensive cameras do. With the arrival of my 2 grandchildren, I wanted a camera that captured Clean, Sharply focused pictures quickly, since babies won't pose for you. So far, since I purchased this at the end of March, I have taken over 300 photos. At present, I have only charged the battery once and it is still ready to shoot. The on-board effects add an incredible touch of professionalism to my pictures. Sunlight, indoors, at night, ambient lighting without a flash, every picture a keeper! If you are looking for versatility, simplicity, and great pictures you will be proud of, consider the SD1100IS. I researched a lot of cameras, and the SD1100IS did all I wanted and more, for a very affordable price.

I just came back from The Netherlands and this camera performed fantastic!
My pictures are beautiful and I was able to do many different functions with the camera. I would highly recommend to all.

I started with the SD1000 in mind but soon discovered the newly introduced SD1100 before noticing that the identically-priced SD8500 was out-selling it on Amazon by a decisive margin. Even though almost a year older than the 1100, the 8500 offers a few attractive features: 1. a 4X optical zoom lens, with an impressive range of 35mm-140mm (the 1100's is 38mm-114mm); 2. marginally faster shutter speeds and less lag time between shots (according to the popular internet source, Steve's); 3. the ISO settings are more conveniently located for users who prefer to make the setting manually.

I went with the 1100 for several reasons: 1. It's closer in size, weight and appearance to the ultra-compact, classic SD1000 than the less distinctive 8500; 2. It offers an automatic motion sensor, which should compensate for any additional lag time in trigger-to-shutter response; 3. it offers an improved screen-- PureColor II (on bright days any small improvement is welcome).

In short, this is the ideal lazy person's camera, doing much of the thinking on behalf of the photographer. Yet it adheres to the classic, squarish look that is a distinctive trademark of the Canon Elph line. Should I choose to get serious about photography once again, this one would still make a handy sidekick to my old Spotmatic or a new Rebel.

I give all the credit to my wife for finding this camera. I needed a new camera and she came to my rescue! All I wanted was something easy to use and compact. Well, to my surprise I got the PowerShot SD1100IS and it is great! More pixels than I need, yet a perfect size for travel. My boss has the SD1000 and he loves his camera...but definitely took interest in mine. I have a 4GB card, very necessary for a frequent snapshot like myself. All in all, the size was right and the pictures are great. Perfect for a high-time traveler like myself.

This is my second Canon, but my first Elph. I am very impressed with its functionality relative to my larger Canon Rebel XLT. I carry it everywhere and love using it. The battery died more quickly than I expected, but now I know to charge it more often.

I started with the SD1000 in mind but soon discovered the newly introduced SD1100 before noticing that the identically-priced SD8500 was out-selling it on Amazon by a decisive margin. Even though almost a year older than the 1100, the 8500 offers a few attractive features: 1. a 4X optical zoom lens, with an impressive range of 35mm-140mm (the 1100's is 38mm-114mm); 2. marginally faster shutter operation and less lag time between shots; 3. the ISO settings are more conveniently located (under func rather than menu) for users who prefer to make the setting manually.

The experts' reviews admittedly favor the 8500, though I'm convinced present consumers are overlooking two things: first, they were written early last year and do not reflect the reviewers' response toward a newly-made camera with merely "incremental" improvements; 2nd, the slower shutter time of the 1100 (lag between depressing the trigger and getting a response) is the trade-off for the addition of a new feature, Motion Detection technology, which acts in harmony with automatic image stabilization to recalibrate camera settings to assure the right speed and exposure when extra motion in front of the lens is detected.

I went with the 1100 for several reasons: 1. It's closer in size, weight and appearance to the ultra-compact, classic SD1000 than the "rounder" 8500 (for the record, the 1100 reintroduces the "softer" edges of the 1000's predecessor, the SD600); 2. the new Motion Detection system compensates for any additional lag time; 3. it offers an improved screen-- PureColor II (a noticeable improvement over PureColor).

In short, this is the ideal lazy person's camera, one that makes a nice complement to the good life.

I am starting to believe this is the best camera I have ever had.
It is very small, but I am beginning to learn how to hangle it.

Best lens I have had -- close up -- long distance. It says 3x zoom
but it seems to outperform my 10x other camera.

Image stabilization works.

I bought this camera for my wife who doesn't like complicated devices. So far, she has been happy with it. It is a little small to hold, but we have managed. I especially like the color highlight feature, but I believe it is a novelty that might seldom get used. We plan to use the camera on safari this summer - to capture close-up shots when my SLR has a long lens on it.

Very nice camera, good quality from Canon. Only thing I don't like is the short life of battery which need to recharge daily on the trip. You should have 2-3 spare batteries on hand.

I have been a loyal Fujifilm camera owner for as long as I can remember. I have always loved their cameras and the ease of use. When searching for a new camera this spring, my friend insisted I branch out to a new brand. As difficult as it was (I hate change!) I purchased this camera. I LOVE IT!!! For the same price range, this camera trumps the other camera I was looking at. Tons more features! At first these features intimidated me, but Canon makes it easy! The menus use lots of pictures and simple words. So the photographer dummy I am doesnt get confused. I want to point...and shoot...then print. I am not taking fancy pictures or looking to make poster prints. I have 4 kids, and just want to capture the moments. This camera is great! But even if you ARE an expert, this camera has enough features to keep you satisfied.

The BEST feature is how QUICKLY it turns out! Almost instant! Within a blink of an eye the camera is on and ready to take pics. Just as quick between pics too!! My old camera must have had a 5 second delay at least!

And the zoom!!! The zoom is amazing! Crystal Clear pictures at full zoom...no joke!!! My old camera got grainy once I hit the digital zoom level. It looks blurry on screen, but once you load it to your computer you see that its crystal clear sharp and crisp! As if you were right next to the object. I couldnt believe it!!

The camera is very small too! Fits in my back jeans pocket so i can carry it everywhere! Its less bulky than my cell phone! Weighs about the same as my cell phone too, even with the battery in.

Great camera! I am glad my friend talked me into this one! Amazon offered the best price around (By $30!) so I got a great deal. I am very pleased!

The next test is to see if it will stand the test of time. My FujiFilm cameras all lasted a long time and took a beating! (One still works and is now my daughters camera) I hope Canon is just as sturdy. Like I said, with 4 kids... things get dropped! :(

Highly recommended camera! No surprise why Canons are rated the #1 consumer camera around!

There are three annoying problems that I can see so far, otherwise the camera seems nice. The first problem is that in auto, the camera tends to overexpose so that whites are badly lacking detail. The second is that the background audio in movie mode is loud, so that if you're taking a silent movie, even a very mild wind sounds like your movie was taken during a hurricane. The third is that the recovery time is a bit slow so that the time lag before you can zoom the lens or take the next picture is noticeable. There may be a way to compensate for these faults, but I haven't found them yet. On the other hand, the size is nice, build quality seems nice, pictures are generally excellent in both sharpness and color.

This camera is awesome. I am not an expert with electronics and found this camera to be extremely easy to use. It takes excellent pictures and the the battery life is good. The load time follow a picture is quick also allowing you to take consecutive pictures quickly.

The SD1100 is an excellent camera for everyday use. High quality pictures are easily obtained with image stabilization. Flash is also sufficient, but not great. The optical viewfinder is not very useful, but when exterior light makes the LCD impossible to see, the viewfinder will do.

I am not up on all the technical things about photography so I have not made many changes to this, except some I read from other reviewers. I don't even understand some of the instructions. But I do know what I expect a good picture to look like and this camera has not let me down. The pictures I have taken, small objects, sunsets, lightning, and people have come out great. If I want I can always edit them on the computer. The program they give you to use is so easy. I highly recommend this to even the once in awhile picture takers.

I wanted a small point and shoot camera for in my pocket when I am not carrying my Nikon SLR, which is huge and bulky. I miss too many shots that way. I bought this one a couple of weeks ago and I am amazed. The shots are clear, and good enough to be sold on stock photography sites that are very picky. I even shot video with it to send to my husband in Iraq and it is as good as a small hand held video camera, and picture cameras never have that quality. Buy this one!! It is soooo worth the money :)

Very light, fits in any pocket. Extremely easy to use, and takes great snap shots. Won't replace an SLR-type camera, but a great option for when you can't/don't want to lug a bigger camera around.

I really like this camera. I shopped around and read reviews and decided to buy this camera instead of other cheaper versions. The price wasn't too bad and the quality of picture is very nice. I love the red eye reduction feature! Overall, the camera is great and easy to use.

We have owned many cannon cameras and this one is the best. Great stability, excellent focus, the best zoom, and finally the ability to take long video segments. Excellent!

This is a great camera. I have had it about a month. This is my 2nd digital camera, and it's hard for me to believe how far technology has come since my 1st camera 4 years ago. This camera has everything that you need in a point and shoot. The pictures are clear and color perfect. I have taken close to 500 pictures already...I bought a 2GB SD Card to go with it. The SD Card that comes in the box will hold about 30 pics and a few seconds of video, but I would definately recommend more memory if you have kids.
The video/audio is amazingly clear. I didn't buy the camera for the video capabilities, but I think that it's a feature that I will be using a lot of since my oldest loves posting to youtube!
I would definately recommend this camera!!!

I've only had the camera for one day...It was delivered this morning...Seems like a great camera for it's size...Colors and details are awesome...

There should be an included case, but there is none...32MB memory card is tiny...Only holds 15 wide screen shots...You'll need to order a small case for protection and a bigger memory card!

Just bought the SD1100IS to replace a 1-1/2 year old Casio Exilim EX-Z850 that I broke. I checked out all of the reviews for this new Canon model and was impressed with the comments. But after receiving the camera and using it for a few weeks I am beginning to have my doubts. In fact, right now I would happily give it back to have my Casio Exilim back!

1. Slow, slow, slow - the setup time for every shot, particularly indoor shots, is really annoying. My Casio was ready in about half the time.

2. Grainy images on screen for any nightime indoor shots.

3. Severely under-powered flash - I thought I read some reviews that gave it an OK rating at 10 feet...try about 8 feet and you might be more accurate. Many flash shots were severely darkened by lack of light...and often the flash only covered a portion of the image leaving faces dark and everything else in the photo bright.

4. Used it last weekend for a wedding - roughly half of the shots had to be thrown away...you don't get a lot of opportunities at a wedding. Things move along at their own pace. So walking down the aisle, every other shot was blurry, or out of focus.

5. Face Recognition software worked sometimes, and other times drove me crazy as it would not lock in anywhere near the faces....I eventually shut it off.

6. The pictures - well yes it does take nice pictures...if you're willing to put up with a very annoying camera. Maybe I'll get more used to it over time. I just can't afford to have so many bad shots among the good ones.

love everything about this camera. what would make it better is if they made it slimmer.

Canon PowerShot SD1100IS 8MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Pink) Purchased this camera for my wife. It is her first digital camera. I set it on automatic and she takes great pictures. It is small enough to be carried in her purse with an extra battery. I put in a 2GB SD card so there is plenty of storage. Always having in with her has encouraged her to regularly use it.

When I don't take my larger camera, it becomes our primary camera. It has enough manual setting to fit most situations and the IS is a great feature.

I definitely recommend this camera for anyone who is looking for a small
camera that is easy to use and takes great pictures.

I had an SD 730 before this one and then it was dropped in the pool. So I started with a Casio Exilim, which totally sucks! Worst camera I have ever used. The SD 1100 is cute small and BLUE which is awesome. I love it, definitely nice to have a Canon back in my hands.

I purchased this camera so that I would be able to carry it easily. Our other camera is an older model and very large. This camera is just great and so very easy to use. I have it with me all the time as it is so compact, and I never miss a photo opportunity. Love the blue color!

I had received a Kodak digital camera for Christmas and it really drove me crazy how grainy the back ground of the pictures were. So, I started doing some serious research and I kept coming back to the cannon SD1100.

What a difference I saw as soon as I took the first picture. So clear - and so easy to use. It is also a breeze to transfer the pictures to your computer.

I am very happy with this camera as I hope you are also if you decide that this is the one for you. It is for me and it will be for a very long time. Besides I love the color.

It's a very good camera, nice and small. Easy to use, and take beatifull pictures. I had before a Lumix Panasonic and a HP, and this one is superior in everything and almost the same price. Very recommendable.

This is my 3rd Canon camera. I have two small kids. So saying that I take a lot of pictures is an understatement. I love taking pictures and this is a great camera. I searched and reviewed all of the canon cameras very diligently before deciding on this camera. I wanted a Rebel XTI, but it is a little out of my budget right now. I wanted a camera that would take good quality pictures (like for my Alaska Cruise coming up in June) as well as take great pics of my kids. Some of the other canon cameras had features different from this one and I had a hard time deciding. But, this camera was a great choice! This image stabilization is great. It has some great functions for kids, like a continuous shot function. Great for capturing my son hit the ball and run to 1st base. It has this color filter where everything is black and white, except for my sons blue baseball jersey. I have had a good time with this camera so far. Great pictures, neat tools. The technology just keep getting better. A friend of mine got the same camera about the same time I did. Her second Canon camera. She has also had great results. Great camera!

The camera is great! For all round purpose shooting and for pictures that you want in high resolution the SD1100 is the camera for you!. the price was awesome and very affordable! all you need is 20 bucks and you can purchase a 4GB SD card for maximum photo storage.

This is my 4th digital camera. I previously had a Canon with 5MP which was great but too large and not enough resolution. Next I had a Kodak Photosmart which was smaller and a good camera, except that once banged or dropped, the LCD is kaput and the camera is useless. $60 to repair on eBay, so I then purchased a Panasonic Lumix. This was my least favorite camera for taking pictures. There was no viewfinder and once the sun glare was so strong that I could take no photos because I couldn't see what I was looking at. Also, the shutter lag was too slow to catch children in a good pose. Did my research and learned good things about the Canon PowerShot SD1100IS and went for it. This camera is GREAT! It has face detection and image stabilization. With these features, my child photos are terrific. And their faces are not all whited out as in other cameras. I am very satisfied and this may be my last camera as I have no complaints at all.

I bought this camera as a gift for my sister, but after taking the photos of her birthday party, I got mine, Really is the best among others.

WOW! My wife and I recently took a trip to Disney World. We both have DSLR cameras and knew we wouldn't want to take them everywhere with us. So, based on the previous reviews of this camera, we bought it for our trip. This little camera does a fantastic job. I think the only complaint I have is that anything at 800 ISO or higher is very grainy/noisy. I used an existing 1gb sdcard for it and with the settings at 8mp and Fine, I can take 476 pictures or 21 minutes and 30 seconds of video in 320x240.

My wife and I are both students at NYIP.com (by the way, that course is worth EVERY penny). I truly believe that the NYIP course along with the superior quality of this camera led to some unbelievable photos.

Image Stabilization works very well. This is the first camera I've owned with that feature and none of my Nikon lenses have their version of IS known as VR. You can easily see it working via the LCD. I moved the camera on purpose and it still managed to capture the photo in very clear focus with the IS enabled.

My previous point and shoot was an SD110. And after about 5000+ photos, it finally broke down. Being as satisfied as we were with that camera, we had no problems going back to Canon for another point and shoot and we haven't been let down.

My dad and my boss were both in the market for a point and shoot and after seeing the photos and quality of this camera, my dad has already bought this camera and my boss will be getting one this month.

Excellent point and shoot camera. Excellent picture quality. Light in weight. Well worth the price.

I really LOVE this camera. I have a very expensive Canon (pro type) since my hobby is scrap booking, and I needed a small camera for the purse. The quality is really outstanding and the cost fair. I was shocked when I developed my first photos and I was even more shocked when my son showed me all the things I can do with my new camera. It's very fun to use and easy too! I get so many compliments on the pink color. Every time I let someone borrow it, they go and buy one for themselves. That's how great it is. I just bought another one for my son who will attend Berkeley in the fall. He loves his too!

Great point and shoot camera for the money. Unlike some other camera of it's class, it has nice metal housing instead of plastic. So it feel nice an steady in your hands.

We purchased this camera just before a special vacation and it worked beautifully. Easy instructions and easy to use. The microphone works really well so be careful of the wind and zooming in/out when using the video option. The microphone picks up the zooming in/out sounds and the video is actually better when not zoomed in anyway. The quality of the pictures and videos are very nice. We are very happy with this camera.

This camera is great for typical point and shoot applications. The colors are sharp and the focus is always perfect. Buy the upgraded 2gig card so you won't run out of capacity.

This is a simple little camera and is quick in every way. I have had a few canon cameras in the past and not too much has changed. You get solid photos from this point and shoot. Not as good as a digital SLR but then again the cost and size make those every day trips great. If you are looking for a nice little camera, that takes very good photos, quick to start up and easy to use, this is the one for you.


Enjoy.

I decided to get the SD 1100, rather than the 1000 or 750 my friends have, and I'm glad I did. The image stabilization works well, and having the extra megapixels means my shots consistently look just a bit better than theirs. Further, the thing is so remarkably small that it comes with me almost everywhere. It boots up quickly, too, making it easier to get shots of animals or moving people.
I didn't install the included software, so I can't comment on that, but I do appreciate that pictures import into Picasa just fine without it.

Bought this camera to replace my bulky PowerShot S3. This camera is small, so much so that it can perfectly fit in your pocket. It's about the same size as a cell phone. The face detection on this camera is amazing, it will track faces (even if they are moving) and focus right on them. There are a few settings that can be played with in the manual mode, but not many. This is to be expected though being it is a point and shoot. I love the navigational pad, it is flush to the rest of the camera, but it is big enough so you don't mistake the keys (even if you are not looking). The battery life on the camera is great, usually get around 240 pictures, but that can be extended by tweaking the power save settings in the menu. There is only one function I wish they would have added to the camera, and that is stitch shooting. The style of the camera is great, the chrome ring around the lens looks awesome, but will get finger prints all over it realllly quick.

Over all this camera is amazing, just wish there was a stitch feature.

I did a lot of research before I bought this camera and I must say it paid off! Several of my friends are buying the same camera because they are so impressed with the quality of picture and ease of use. One thing that was really important to me was the ability to take motion shots without blurring and this camera is top noch at it.

This is a terrific little camera. It's everything I was looking for and them sone. Canon and Amazon do a great job.

Before buying this camera, I researched all of the Canon Powershot (ultra compact) cameras on Canon's website, as well as, reading blogs and reviews elsewhere online. This camera is fantastic for someone who wants to take a great picture ALL of the time with the image stabilization (IS) feature. I would NOT buy any camera without the IS feature. I bought this camera because IT HAS MOVIE WITH SOUND (SOUND IS KEY) as many other models do not have sound. I also wanted a view window (viewfinder) in case the sun was too bright in Arizona to see the images on the nice 2.5" LCD screen. I haven't had to use the view finder yet. :-) Now this camera isn't for zooming and taking far off shots in nature as the zoom isn't nearly strong enough for that. Things look smaller on the screen (mountains) than to the naked eye. But if you want a great camera for taking pictures of people, pets and with the macro setting (up close such as jewelry to list on ebay) this camera will be your new best friend. It is easy to work and the instructions are actually easy to understand. I am so thrilled with it. THE PICTURES ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! And, with amazon, you have no sales tax ... so you will be hard pressed to find a better deal. And, you can choose the various colors vs. just having another silver camera like everyone else. I chose the Brown and love it. God Bless!

Wonderful SMALL camera. I set it on Auto and click away and every pic has turned out very clear. Software installation went off without a hitch and camera transfers pics over in an instant. Display is nice and bright. Battery seems to keep the camera running for forever. Still has viewfinder that's being dropped off of a lot of other cameras. I bought the gray case for the SD1000 that Amazon sells and it fits the SD1100 perfectly. A little snug at first and then stretches out. Really need the case to protect the camera if you throw it in a pack with cellphones etc. Bought 2GD memory card and it seems to hold a whole day the way I shoot but if I had it to do over I'd probably get 4GB. All in all this camera surpassed my expectations.

The SD1100IS is, for me, a backup travel camera. I have another much larger digital camera that serves for taking studio shots (art work) and telephoto details in scenery. That said, I find the SD1100IS just excellent. Get a decent neck strap so you can slip the 1100 into your T-shirt pocket (guys here) and you are all set. The little camera is very adaptable--recent night shots of Philadelphia came out nicely. The macro setting works well too--flower details can be recorded with ease.

I've owned digital SLRs for many years and I needed a P&S camera to take along for snapshot photos. This camera turned out to be the perfect choice for me. It is so small it can easily be carried anywhere. The photos are not as good as those from my SLRs, of course, but they are excellent, nonetheless. The point is, I can take this camera anywhere for any occasion and get the shot, whereas I can't and won't do that with the pro equipment.

There are several features I especially like, including manual controls, widescreen mode, time-lapse movie mode, macro mode and a remarkably useable digital zoom. The camera has enough manual controls to satisfy my need for tweaking, especially since I usually prefer the lowest ISO possible with flash forced 'off.' When I shoot in widescreen mode, I can view the photos on my 16x9 widescreen TV and they look great. As a matter of fact, I'm shooting in 16x9 widescreen format pretty much all the time now because of this capability. Digital zoom has changed--no longer do you get blocky images from the camera's blowing up a portion of the sensor's image. Due to the sensor's high megapixel count, the blown up portion no longer looks pixelated as in previous models. It's like having a telephoto lens inside the camera to get those shots at the rare times when it's needed. Macro mode performs so well that flower photos rival those from my SLRs. The camera also has an excellent movie mode, including a fun time-lapse feature.

Previous Canon sensors on P&S cameras were 'use at your own risk' when shooting above ISO 100. This camera's sensor has improved considerably by providing what I would call 'very good' photos at ISO 200, 'good' photos at ISO 400 and 'acceptable' shots at ISO 800. I use noise-reduction software to clean up photos, anyway, but I'm pleased that Canon has improved their sensor and in-camera software.

Couple all of these features with IS, which virtually eliminates shaking and blurry pictures, and Canon has another winner on its hands. I predict sales of this little gem will be off the charts.

This is my first Canon Camera and I am very happy with it. The camera takes quick clear photos. My wife keeps it in her purse and loves it because it is so small and light.

I just got this camera today, and although I kinda like it, I am really disappointed at some of the picture quality. Keep in mind, though, that I was taking the pictures of myself so my hand was a little shaky. Also, when i tried to use the color swap it didn't work all that great and was confusing...there is a better canon camera for only about $50 more that I wish I had gotten. My older sister got it instead...

This camera is amazing! It's economical, takes gorgeous photos even while moving in a car, has great zoom capability and macro ability, and the movie quality will knock your socks off. Ignore those who nitpic in their evaluations. Unless you're an 800 lb. gorilla who's hard on your toys, this camera is solid. You don't need to worry about a thing. This camera is literally a dream come true. Order a 2GB memory card, and a couple extra Canon NB-4L Equivalent Digital Camera Battery @ [...] each and you are good to go. I just returned from vacation with 503 photos that are incredible. Just remember, rarely use flash indoors. My indoor photos of the cavernous Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art are amazing with no flash, as are detailed photos of the art. Some outdoor photos that didn't look like they would be good on the display turned out wonderful once I saw them on my pc. I even took terrific photos of storm clouds at night. This camera will make even a novice confident & adventurous. I recommend Beach Cameras as the source provider. The transition from my old PowerShot S230 was a cinch. I met once with an experienced user who helped show me a few tricks. Now that I've got those down I'll meet with her again to learn additional tricks. It's all in the user manuel, I just prefer show & tell. Once you have it, you won't leave home without it.

It has cool features like face recognition and color selection!! Love it! Gold is very unique and not very bling blig, more of a sandy color.

Excellent quality pictures and very small and lightweight. I have used it for two months and had no problems with it. It replaced my Casio exlim. The Canon is a much better camera and takes better and clearer pictures. Best camera in this price range and size. Enjoy!

Easy to use. Lots of menu options to take great photos in any environment. Image quality super.

First off, let me say that I am the worse photographer. I am terrible with a camera. However, I needed something during my travels in Europe and, after careful review of the other point-and-click cameras, decided to go with this one. I am very happy with it! There are lots of cool features about this camera, like the video recording and digital image switch to micro photos (for flora shots). The color of the images are close to accurate and the camera does help in stabilizing pictures that are awkward to take, like the ceilings of a cathedral. It's very light weight and compact, which were two features that were important to me. All in all, a good little camera. I would recommend this item to a friend.

I wanted a pocket-sized camera that could be a constant companion and instantly available, compared to my Canon G3 which has to hang around my neck or be carried in a bag. I spent hours comparing cameras and reviewing user comments, then bought the SD 1100IS and headed off for a two week vacation in Alaska.

I am amazed what this little camera can do, often more easily than the G3. At the midnight baseball game without lights in Fairbanks on the longest day of the year I took hand-held telephoto shots filling the screen with the scoreboard, complicated field lighting, and then hand-held closeups of the face of my watch with sharp focus. It is my first experience with stabilizing feature and now would not want to do without it.

Just wanted to throw my two cents in. This is a very easy to use camera that takes great photos! Its also small and simple and fits nicely into my purse or pocket. Great product!

This camera was purchased for the Image Stabilization software it has. It is replacing a non IS camera and so far I am very pleased with its performance.

This is a great camera but I regret deeply that Canon, like most of the company, keep downgrading the quality of their products and they have replaced the nice aluminum controls for plastic giving a worse look and quality than the other controls.

Other than this, this camera is great.

I bought this as a gift for someone who has no patience for anything. He uses this often and he does a good job with it. That speaks volumes to me about the ease of use of this camera. He swears the camera is burgundy however. I tell him it is brown, with maybe a hit of a burgundy tone. Regardless, it's a user friendly, good looking and easy to carry around camera. I do notice his night shots aren't so great with the flash, but that's probably just because we don't know how to do something and aren't about to take the time to read the instructions - actually, he threw them away the night he opened the gift, so.....:-)

Look, I'm not a camera geek or heavy techie so I'll keep this simple: the SD1100 is good digital camera that takes great pictures. Once you figure everything out and do so before going on your trip, it's a breeze. I love this camera. It's small, fits in your shirt pocket or tiny purse ladies plus the blue color is tres chic. Took it to Paris and have no complaints but again, you gotta play with the buttons/features to make sure you understand everything before venturing forth. Otherwise, you'll be amazed at the photos. Go for it. Note: blue is definitely hardest color to find. Also there are huge differences in price. Go online for the best deal.

I own an earlier rendition of the Digital Rebel, and as most SLR users know, sometimes you just don't want to lug all that gear around. I live in NYC, and I wanted a compact camera to keep in my messenger bag for any random photo opportunities that came up throughout the day (and didn't want to drop the cash for a G9). The SD1100 really exceeded my expectations. In fact, I took it along with my Rebel on a Caribbean vacation, and I found myself shooting with the compact almost exclusively (and I was shocked at how well it dealt with the strong lighting you run into on the beach.)

It suffers the typical compact limitations (lots of noise at high ISO, tendency to blow out highlights in high-contrast shots, underpowered flash, etc.), but the SD1100 still performs WAY better in all of those categories than any small camera I've ever used. Even though it's a completely automatic affair, the various settings provide enough control to shoot in a pretty much any condition, and they're accessible enough to adjust on the fly. I love my SD1100 and absolutely recommend buying one -- it provides lots of flexibility and produces pleasing photos at an excellent value.

This SD1100 might be Canon's best little digital Elph yet. The image quality is superb and the handling great. So there are not manual controls...save them for the SLRs out there. This camera does what it promises...takes great photos with little to no experience needed in the user. The image stabilization, LCD, picture modes, and the fact that it does have a viewfinder make this little camera a virtual powerhouse. The size is perfect for back pockets and the color choices are icing on the cake!

I got this because I was a klutz with my old Cannon SD400 and dropped it one day. I think that this camera is great for getting action photos. It is much more stable and prevents blurred images from occuring unlike my old SD400 which couldn't handle action photos. The only thing I can say that I didn't expect was the plastic side frame with the colored metal face and back panel. My original cannon was an all metal frame. I expected the same thing. I don't know if the camera will hold up with the plastic frame-but then again it took me 4 years to drop the SD400.

This is a perfect pocket point-and-shoot. I bought it with a couple things in mind: 1)high quality photos 2)low price point. I wanted an inexpensive camera, but not a cheap camera - something that I can carry with me every day for a year and not feel like too much of a loss if it breaks. This camera filled all my wishes. It exceeded my expectations by taking crisp, clear video.

Canon makes a quality product, and over-delivers on features. I've been having so much fun exploring my camera and discovering all the neat extras thrown in.

The stitch assistant is capable of creating beautiful panoramas. Digital Macro is great for getting WAY up close and gets detailed shots. The time-lapse movie mode is loads of fun.

I'll eventually pony up and buy a nice DSLR, but for now, this definitely meets the need of a budding photographer or anyone who wants to capture family events and whatnot.

I need a camera for everything, business and pleasure. And, this is an ideal camera. I had the predecessor and will continue
purhasing cannon powershot cameras. Clear photos, great size cameara fits in the pocket or purse. Can't go wrong with this one. Purchase a memory card that holds dozens of pix, though.

Shipment from Amazon was lost in the mail - I bought the same camera at another store for a bit more money (but I had to have it for a trip) and am well pleased with it.