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Canon PowerShot SD110 3MP Digital Elph with 2x Optical Zoom
By: Canon Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 100
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 On: 2007-12-21
Its a decent camera for the time it was made, but if you dont take a picture with the flash, or on the surface of the sun, it will not have enough light and will be blurry. I need to find one with more resolution and more sensitivity in normal light conditions.
On: 2007-12-20
Its a decent camera for the time it was made, but if you dont take a picture with the flash, or on the surface of the sun, it will not have enough light and will be blurry. I need to find one with more resolution and more sensitivity in normal light conditions.
 On: 2007-06-28
I loved my digital elph when I first purchased it even though it had a dead pixel. It came the day before I was to leave for vacation for 4 months so I didnt have the time to send it back. It takes great pictures I do have to say, but after a year the body of the camera looks like its been through a tornado. I take good care of my gadgets and it has its own case and everything, so I guess I dont understand why it looks so awful. The silvery body as turned almost yellow, and has little and BIG black and grey spots all over it. Im almost ashamed to let anyone use it to take a picture. Canon makes great products I dont understand why this one is so under standards.
On: 2007-06-27
I loved my digital elph when I first purchased it even though it had a dead pixel. It came the day before I was to leave for vacation for 4 months so I didnt have the time to send it back. It takes great pictures I do have to say, but after a year the body of the camera looks like its been through a tornado. I take good care of my gadgets and it has its own case and everything, so I guess I dont understand why it looks so awful. The silvery body as turned almost yellow, and has little and BIG black and grey spots all over it. Im almost ashamed to let anyone use it to take a picture. Canon makes great products I dont understand why this one is so under standards.
by: Anonymous On: 2007-04-13
After 3 years of using this camera for backpacking in Europe, and living in Spain and going all over the world, plus using it for taking photos for my business website, I can say that this camera has been one of the best that I have had. Its time to buy a new one, but if 3 MP its enough for you and you would use it for traveling this is a great choice!
On: 2007-04-12
After 3 years of using this camera for backpacking in Europe, and living in Spain and going all over the world, plus using it for taking photos for my business website, I can say that this camera has been one of the best that I have had. Its time to buy a new one, but if 3 MP its enough for you and you would use it for traveling this is a great choice!
by: musicreviewer On: 2007-02-18
I have used this camera now for over 2 years and have literally taken thousands of pictures. This camera combines excellent quality, small size, ease of use and affordability into one fine product.
Picture quality is great. Very intuitive. I skimmed the instructions for about 2 seconds and started taking pics. The Canon photo software is very good. I alternate between using it and Microsoft Picture software.
One thing I find really enjoyable is the movie mode. I assumed it would be horrible, but you get decent video and audio. With my 1gig card, I get about 3 minutes, which is plenty for shooting your pets doing something priceless or to document something. I have a Camcorder, but who wants to lug that around when this fits into your shirt pocket, or attaches to your belt using the optional leather case?
Two years of reliable use, having been dropped a few times in the process. The rechargable battery still holds a good charge, and generic replacements are readily available on a popular auction site for next to nothing. The 1 gig SD card I use was literally free at one of the electronic big box guys over the holidays, and holds tons of photos. In practice, I usually downloaded 10-20 at a time just for ease of managemnt, so even my previous 256k card was more than enough.
Size was a big factor in my decision to purchase. Smaller is better when you have a lot of other things to lug around. This stows easily in a pocket of my laptop carrying case, or as I said earlier, in a pocket. My previous camera was too big and I found I used it a lot less for that reason.
On: 2007-02-17
I have used this camera now for over 2 years and have literally taken thousands of pictures. This camera combines excellent quality, small size, ease of use and affordability into one fine product.
Picture quality is great. Very intuitive. I skimmed the instructions for about 2 seconds and started taking pics. The Canon photo software is very good. I alternate between using it and Microsoft Picture software.
One thing I find really enjoyable is the movie mode. I assumed it would be horrible, but you get decent video and audio. With my 1gig card, I get about 3 minutes, which is plenty for shooting your pets doing something priceless or to document something. I have a Camcorder, but who wants to lug that around when this fits into your shirt pocket, or attaches to your belt using the optional leather case?
Two years of reliable use, having been dropped a few times in the process. The rechargable battery still holds a good charge, and generic replacements are readily available on a popular auction site for next to nothing. The 1 gig SD card I use was literally free at one of the electronic big box guys over the holidays, and holds tons of photos. In practice, I usually downloaded 10-20 at a time just for ease of managemnt, so even my previous 256k card was more than enough.
Size was a big factor in my decision to purchase. Smaller is better when you have a lot of other things to lug around. This stows easily in a pocket of my laptop carrying case, or as I said earlier, in a pocket. My previous camera was too big and I found I used it a lot less for that reason.
2007 UPDATE: LCD/Sensor failed. I did some research and discovered that Canon was fixing this for free REGARDLESS of warranty expiration date. I sent it to them with the form from their website, and had my camera back and working perfectly about 10 days later! Thanks, Canon, for standing behind your product!
by: Anonymous On: 2007-01-20
The body was pitted within one year. Within 18 months it stopped working. A waste of money.
by: Anonymous On: 2007-01-09
Its amazing that having the SD200 wich is great, they where able to make such a horrible product.
The picures are bad, the unit works unstabel and frezed and the material are bad that makes the metal color go aways soon.
by: Anonymous On: 2006-08-26
I bought this camera two years ago, the pictures were always perfect, even though from the sixth month it started getting stains everywhere, but then i found out that it was normal, not good but it usually happens to this cameras. But the worst of all is tha fact that it displays the Error 18 (E18), the lens gets stock and the camera wont work at all. I searched in google about it, because the user guide says nothing about this error, and then I read many reviews that said that there was nothing to do about it and many Canon cameras have the same defect... I am really mad and dissapointed on CANON, i will never buy a camera of this brand, and I wouldnt recommend it, unless you are willing to buy a camera for 2 years or LESS and then throw your money to the trash.
 On: 2006-08-16
I honestly dont see why people would give this camera less than 4 stars. The moment I got it, I was delighted with the quality of the pictures (except in very dark places - which is why the review gets minus 1 star), and by its portability.
Ive dropped it, abused it, took it to countless parties, countries and it is now FULL of scratches and bumps (GET THE CAMERA CASE!), and guess what: it still works as perfectly as the first day I got it. This little piece of technology is amazing, so if youre looking for something affordable and with a great picture quality (for us amateurs, of course) just go for it. ACtually, I even took quite a few gorgeous pictures with it. I even love it and rely on it so much that I wont change it even now that it looks all messed up.
Dont think twice. Just go for it.
On: 2006-08-15
I honestly dont see why people would give this camera less than 4 stars. The moment I got it, I was delighted with the quality of the pictures (except in very dark places - which is why the review gets minus 1 star), and by its portability.
Ive dropped it, abused it, took it to countless parties, countries and it is now FULL of scratches and bumps (GET THE CAMERA CASE!), and guess what: it still works as perfectly as the first day I got it. This little piece of technology is amazing, so if youre looking for something affordable and with a great picture quality (for us amateurs, of course) just go for it. ACtually, I even took quite a few gorgeous pictures with it. I even love it and rely on it so much that I wont change it even now that it looks all messed up.
Dont think twice. Just go for it.
On: 2006-07-05
Ive had this camera for almost 3 years now, and Im getting "Memory card error"s. Its out of warranty, and Canon wants 200$ to fix it. Theres no way to fix it either. Useless
On: 2006-07-04
Ive had this camera for almost 3 years now, and Im getting "Memory card error"s. Its out of warranty, and Canon wants 200$ to fix it. Theres no way to fix it either. Useless
On: 2006-05-12
I am happy with this camera; however, I would point out a couple of things that might make this a deal-breaker for some:
1. I like the date on the front of my photographs. This is only possible w/ this camera if you print your photos at home or use the software to manually add the date on each individual photo. Then you have to save your changes. I have my photos printed at wal-mart, so this is a huge pain.
2. The ZoomBrowser software that comes w/ the camera is not too exciting.
I think the camera is overall good, but I cant believe they dropped the ball when it comes to the date function.
On: 2006-04-26
When I received the camera I thought of giving it a 5 star because the good looking and nice picture.
After 6 months use, I wish I could give it a 0 star. Its true it looks good but its very hard to hold the camera. It droped twice when i took pictures. Also the lens is too small. The dirt is very easy to get onto the lens and very hard to clean b/c its small. Thanks the dirty lens, the picture quality is worse than ever.
The battery is very small too. After 6 months use, it can not hold enought power to shoot 10 pictures!
They have to put the buttons here and there to fit the small space. Its not a user friendly camera.
On: 2006-04-25
When I received the camera I thought of giving it a 5 star because the good looking and nice picture.
After 6 months use, I wish I could give it a 0 star. Its true it looks good but its very hard to hold the camera. It droped twice when i took pictures. Also the lens is too small. The dirt is very easy to get onto the lens and very hard to clean b/c its small. Thanks the dirty lens, the picture quality is worse than ever.
The battery is very small too. After 6 months use, it can not hold enought power to shoot 10 pictures!
They have to put the buttons here and there to fit the small space. Its not a user friendly camera.
On: 2006-04-10
I bought this camera for my daughter about a year ago. We did quite a lot of research before making our minds up. She wanted a small camera that would be easy to use, that had a digital LCD screen, optical zoom, some manual features, and of course, that would take good pictures. But, needless to say, and specially being for a girl, good looks ARE important. Cosmetic appearence is one of the most important features of this little modern digital cameras.
Well, this beautiful little camera had it all, and besides that, it is a Canon! Good camera guarantee!
The camera does work well, it takes good, clear pictures, specially in good lighting conditions, like most of the digital cameras in this price range. It does offer different creative possibilities given it has some manual control options. It is very small and fits in your shirt pocket or a small purse. No complaints in its overall performance.
My daughter was really pleased with her new camera and very prowd of its good looks, which were complimented by her family and friends.
But this didnt last long. Less than a month after we bought it, dark spots began to appear everywhere in the camera body. My daughter was afraid that she was keeping the camera in the wrong place (she keeps it in a dry drawer inside a leather Canon soft case), or miscaring for it in someway. The spots began to grow more all over the camera day by day. So I wrote to Amazon and they said I had to direct my inquiry to the manufacturer, which I didnt knowing this wouldnt solve anything.
Later I found out, by reading other costumers reviews, that what really happens is that the finish in the camera shell rubs off. I just read that this also happens to the SD100. So, beware. If you are into buying any Canon of the Digital Elph series, check thorougly and see if there are no complaints in that sense. Costumer reviews at Amazon are very useful for this research. These Canons are very beautiful and more expensive than the Canon "A" series. This is because of their smaller size and metal (not plastic) outer shell. This means you are paying more for cosmetic features that are going to wash off later!!
We decided to keep the camera and try to sell it at some cheap price and buy another one. But we havent been able to sell it because everybody says it looks like its 50 years old. Well, I have SLR cameras, that belonged to my dad, which are 50 years old or more, and they dont look remotely like this one. Like another reviewer very appropiately said: "It looks like Ive been through war with it". It is embarassing to offer it for sale. It looks as if it was washed with paint remover or some kind of acid.
One reviewer said: "That doesnt matter much to me". Lucky him. It does very much matter to me. And I think to most of the people who are paying good money (not cheap either) for this "little jewel" that at the end comes to be a big dissappointment.
On: 2006-04-09
I bought this camera for my daughter about a year ago. We did quite a lot of research before making our minds up. She wanted a small camera that would be easy to use, that had a digital LCD screen, optical zoom, some manual features, and of course, that would take good pictures. But, needless to say, and specially being for a girl, good looks ARE important. Cosmetic appearence is one of the most important features of this little modern digital cameras.
Well, this beautiful little camera had it all, and besides that, it is a Canon! Good camera guarantee!
The camera does work well, it takes good, clear pictures, specially in good lighting conditions, like most of the digital cameras in this price range. It does offer different creative possibilities given it has some manual control options. It is very small and fits in your shirt pocket or a small purse. No complaints in its overall performance.
My daughter was really pleased with her new camera and very prowd of its good looks, which were complimented by her family and friends.
But this didnt last long. Less than a month after we bought it, dark spots began to appear everywhere in the camera body. My daughter was afraid that she was keeping the camera in the wrong place (she keeps it in a dry drawer inside a leather Canon soft case), or miscaring for it in someway. The spots began to grow more all over the camera day by day. So I wrote to Amazon and they said I had to direct my inquiry to the manufacturer, which I didnt knowing this wouldnt solve anything.
Later I found out, by reading other costumers reviews, that what really happens is that the finish in the camera shell rubs off. I just read that this also happens to the SD100. So, beware. If you are into buying any Canon of the Digital Elph series, check thorougly and see if there are no complaints in that sense. Costumer reviews at Amazon are very useful for this research. These Canons are very beautiful and more expensive than the Canon "A" series. This is because of their smaller size and metal (not plastic) outer shell. This means you are paying more for cosmetic features that are going to wash off later!!
We decided to keep the camera and try to sell it at some cheap price and buy another one. But we havent been able to sell it because everybody says it looks like its 50 years old. Well, I have SLR cameras, that belonged to my dad, which are 50 years old or more, and they dont look remotely like this one. Like another reviewer very appropiately said: "It looks like Ive been through war with it". It is embarassing to offer it for sale. It looks as if it was washed with paint remover or some kind of acid.
One reviewer said: "That doesnt matter much to me". Lucky him. It does very much matter to me. And I think to most of the people who are paying good money (not cheap either) for this "little jewel" that at the end comes to be a big dissappointment.
On: 2006-03-17
This camera is pretty good, its very fast, the photo quality is excellent, video recording mode is awesome, and is perfect to carry everywhere since its pretty small, but after several months of normal use, the metal case begins to look pretty rusted, thats why i dont give this camera a 5 star rating.
But check the flickr photos, you will see examples of the great photo quality of the camera.
On: 2006-02-08
I bought this camera summer of 2005 when I was working in London after my old camera died (completely) while I was in Rome. Overall, I really havent had any problems with the camera that I wouldnt expect from a less than $200 camera.
The paint is very worn and looks likes Ive been through war with it but the picture quality hasnt changed. As with any point and shoot, dont expect museum quality prints. Beware of low light situations. Even if you think the lighting is pretty good, my camera always wants to use the flash so when I turn it off, half the time the shots come out blurry. Also, randomly the shots would come off blurry in perfect conditions. Only happened a two-three times now, but very disappointing because of that.
On the feature side, its not too shabby. The Manual Mode is OK, but the highest ISO is only 400.
I would recommend this with reservations. I run a small printing company so we have digital SLRs I take sometime so when comparing them it is night and day. Go for the SLR if you can, but this isnt bad either, especially if you are on budget. I got a 512 card and I highly recommend it! Also, the battery holds a pretty good charge so that is perk.
On: 2006-01-20
SD110 NOT A GOOD DIGITAL CAMERA. BETTER YET FIND SOMETHING ELSE. IVE HAD THIS CAMERA ALMOST A YEAR BUT I JUST SELDOM USE IT BECAUSE THE RESULT OF THE PICTURES ARE VERY DISAPPOINTING. IT IS JUST FINE DOWNLOADING THEM ON THE INTERNET BUT WHEN YOU HAVE IT PRINTED ON THE PAPER, THE PICTURES GET BLURRED. NOW,IM LOOKING FOR ANOTHER DIGICAM THAT WONT DISAPPOINT ME.
On: 2006-01-17
I just finished a semester in Brisbane, Australia. I must say, in retrospect, the best thing I took with me on this trip was this camera. She is a champ, definitely an adventurous camera. The thing is cute as hell yet solid like a rock. I cannot remember the amount of times I dropped it in the sand, with no negative consequences whatsoever. I even dipped it in the ocean by mistake once (not encouraged) and the thing still works like a charm.
It also has features like Sepia and a weird flash that makes lights do something funny, making the pictures wicked cool.
The outer covering has shown wear, but it only helps to acknowledge that this camera can take rough handling. People even comment on this on a positive light, it has become a part of my travelling gear.
It is also great for scenic shots, and has the panorama option.
In retrospect, it was an amazing buy, and so affordable (Im on a backpackers budget)!
Only because I have seen amazing skies and breathtaking scenery would I consider upgrading to a camera with better pixelage. But if you are staying in hole-in-the-wall hostels or sleeping on the beach, you dont want to have an expensive camera on you.
This thing is great. The battery life is also great (for the sake of topping off the cake).
On: 2006-01-16
I just finished a semester in Brisbane, Australia. I must say, in retrospect, the best thing I took with me on this trip was this camera. She is a champ, definitely an adventurous camera. The thing is cute as hell yet solid like a rock. I cannot remember the amount of times I dropped it in the sand, with no negative consequences whatsoever. I even dipped it in the ocean by mistake once (not encouraged) and the thing still works like a charm.
It also has features like Sepia and a weird flash that makes lights do something funny, making the pictures wicked cool.
The outer covering has shown wear, but it only helps to acknowledge that this camera can take rough handling. People even comment on this on a positive light, it has become a part of my travelling gear.
It is also great for scenic shots, and has the panorama option.
In retrospect, it was an amazing buy, and so affordable (Im on a backpackers budget)!
Only because I have seen amazing skies and breathtaking scenery would I consider upgrading to a camera with better pixelage. But if you are staying in hole-in-the-wall hostels or sleeping on the beach, you dont want to have an expensive camera on you.
This thing is great. The battery life is also great (for the sake of topping off the cake).
On: 2006-01-14
The picture quality from this camera is great. It is sharp and clear. But, I have been disapointed by a couple of things.
A) The LCD screen is very small and dark and it is hard to tell the quality of the picture you have taken until it is actually on the computer.
B) The flash is so bright that if you take any kind of close up of someone they turn out all washed out in the picture. When I use the manual function and turn off the flash, it is hard to get a clear picture even if there is enough lighting. For some reason the pictures turn out blurry most of the time.
C) The picture speed is VERY, VERY slow. I tried to take pictures of my 6 year old sledding with no luck. It was so slow and delayed that even if she was going slow, I would end up with a picture of just the snow.
Other than those things, which are pretty important to me, the camera takes nice pictures as long as the object is not moving and is far enough away so that it doesnt get washed out by the flash.
On: 2006-01-13
The picture quality from this camera is great. It is sharp and clear. But, I have been disapointed by a couple of things.
A) The LCD screen is very small and dark and it is hard to tell the quality of the picture you have taken until it is actually on the computer.
B) The flash is so bright that if you take any kind of close up of someone they turn out all washed out in the picture. When I use the manual function and turn off the flash, it is hard to get a clear picture even if there is enough lighting. For some reason the pictures turn out blurry most of the time.
C) The picture speed is VERY, VERY slow. I tried to take pictures of my 6 year old sledding with no luck. It was so slow and delayed that even if she was going slow, I would end up with a picture of just the snow.
Other than those things, which are pretty important to me, the camera takes nice pictures as long as the object is not moving and is far enough away so that it doesnt get washed out by the flash.
On: 2005-12-22
As many others have already pointed out, this camera (SD110) has a paint defect! The US Canon web site acknowledges the issue and says its "extremely rare". That seems inaccurate because I have 2 friends who have the same camera and they also told me that the paint on the body started to wear away after the first month of usage!
One friend did send hers in and got new (darker) paint on it.
Im planning to send mine in as well but cant right now because Im in Korea!
Beware! This camera has a paint defect! After the first few months of usage, it will look like its been in use for several years! And it will be embarrassing to be seen with it as people judge your character based on how youve taken care of the camera!
In general, takes good pictures. But Ive seen better outdoor shots on my previous Kodak models. If you have the money, get the Canon SD400! Awesome camera with great clean images!
On: 2005-12-16
Its exactly the same size as a pack of cigs. Perfect for carrying in your pocket for nights out and activities which would make you leave your larger SLR at home. Quality of pics is more than good enough and the size/quality is easily customizable. For the price its everything you could hope for in a camera, and youd need to be a really good photographer to make a more expensive model worth the outlay.
On: 2005-12-15
Its exactly the same size as a pack of cigs. Perfect for carrying in your pocket for nights out and activities which would make you leave your larger SLR at home. Quality of pics is more than good enough and the size/quality is easily customizable. For the price its everything you could hope for in a camera, and youd need to be a really good photographer to make a more expensive model worth the outlay.
On: 2005-12-13
According to Canon, the metal casing on the SD110 is flawed, and is categorized as a "known issue." However, they dont tell you this until you call and complain about it. My camera began developing black spots on the casing as a result of storing it in a Canon leather case (PSC-50). Canon claims that they do not produce the case, even though Amazons page says otherwise. They will attempt to fix your camera, although it is still unclear what they will do.
On: 2005-12-12
According to Canon, the metal casing on the SD110 is flawed, and is categorized as a "known issue." However, they dont tell you this until you call and complain about it. My camera began developing black spots on the casing as a result of storing it in a Canon leather case (PSC-50). Canon claims that they do not produce the case, even though Amazons page says otherwise. They will attempt to fix your camera, although it is still unclear what they will do.
On: 2005-11-06
I have owned my Canon SD 110 for a little over a year. I immediately bought a 1GB memory card and 2 extra battery packs and took it to Europe. I keep the camera set to maximum resolution and the memory card will let me take over 600 pictures and many 3 minute long movies. I had been a die-hard traditional 35 mm camera user so that I had the ability to manually focus, but I have never looked back since buying this camera.
I use it with iPhoto on my iMac and I put together great slide shows to music to show other people. The photos look great on the computer. I dont print often, but when I do, the photos look great too.
The only complaint I have is the silver finish started coming off right away. I got such a great price on the camera, that it doesnt matter that much to me. I also got a cute little Coach case with it and keep it in it pretty much all the time.
On: 2005-11-05
I have owned my Canon SD 110 for a little over a year. I immediately bought a 1GB memory card and 2 extra battery packs and took it to Europe. I keep the camera set to maximum resolution and the memory card will let me take over 600 pictures and many 3 minute long movies. I had been a die-hard traditional 35 mm camera user so that I had the ability to manually focus, but I have never looked back since buying this camera.
I use it with iPhoto on my iMac and I put together great slide shows to music to show other people. The photos look great on the computer. I dont print often, but when I do, the photos look great too.
The only complaint I have is the silver finish started coming off right away. I got such a great price on the camera, that it doesnt matter that much to me. I also got a cute little Coach case with it and keep it in it pretty much all the time.
On: 2005-08-31
I purchased this as a secondary camera to carry in my purse or briefcase. My first camera is a Canon EOS 10D and since my printers are all Canon I figured this would be a good compliment to my existing hardware. For the price its a great compact unit. Controls are easy to use, read and I can confidentally give it my nephews or strangers and now that they all they need to do is aim and press the button for a decent shot. Battery life has been good and Ive yet to run out of battery before I ran out of shooting time.
The not-so-good things: its so small that larger hands (mine are small) might have problems with the controls, there is a small delay between pushing the button and the shutter action. This means that action shots will be blurry and youll need to anticipate if your subject is moving. I had heard from others that this is common in lower priced cameras and was a bit disappointed to see the blurry results especially with babies who are in constant motion.
Overall, its a great value for the price but be aware of its shortcomings.
On: 2005-08-25
I havent used a dozen small digital cameras, so take this for what its worth. This camera is small. Thats why I bought it. It takes good picture and it is VERY easy to take with you. The battery only lasts for about 256MB worth of pictures and thats about the only bad thing I have to say about it. That is a lot of pictures and the battery is rechargeable.
For the price, and what you get, you should consider this camera. The prints look great, at least up to 4"x6". I dont print most of my pictures anyways. It does take videos up to 30 seconds, including sound.
Check it out.
On: 2005-08-08
I gave Canon PowerShot SD110 camera to my girlfriend as a gift on her birthday. After looking at the quality of the pictures she has taken using this camera, I bought one for myself ;) No need to say she liked it for its look and everything.
Highlights:
- Ultracompact and Unisex Style (fits in purse or shirt pocket)
- 3.2Mega-Pixel provides you the best quality pictures upto 8x10" size pictures on photo paper.
- Uses Secure Digital Memory card (SD card), which is very small in size. Unlike sonys memory-stick(R), SD cards are manufactured by many, hence price cut everyday. 128MB card may hold 80 or more pictures at a time. Go for 256MB or 512MB SD cards if you need more pictures to be taken before transfering them to a CD or to your computer.
- Takes movies with sound. Handy on special events and easy to transfer to computer and email it.
- Rechargable battery and the charge lasts longer too. "AA" batteries can not be used with this camera. Rechagable battery usually degrades after a year or two or more. But you dont have to spend any money on batteries until that time.
- 2x optical zoom is good enough for most of the purposes. This camera is not for people who carry a tripod with them.
- Digital zoom: Turn them off. You can have digitally zoom any picture using computer software. More digital zoom means less picture details/quality.
- DIGIC Imaging processor?!! Duh! scary words? All it means is that this camera has used new technology to make it smart, fast and high performance camera.
- Value for money.
- Highly recommended for those who is looking for a point & shoot type digital camera that gives good quality regular size pictures.
On: 2005-08-08
Good camera of year 2005, took excellent pictures. But now we have better ones for year 2008. I recommend Canon SD-750.
I bought 2 of SD-110 camera and both failed after a year of use due to some manufacturing issues. It is possible that they might have fixed this issue in the SD-100 series camera after the malfunction came to their attention. Here is what I found from canon customer support website.
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This Service Notice will update Canon U.S.A., Inc.s previous CCD Image Sensor Advisory, dated October 6, 2005.
Malfunction:
It has been confirmed that the connecting parts of the internal wiring of the CCD used in affected products may become disconnected, especially if the affected products are stored or used in high-temperature and high-humidity environments. If this occurs, the signal is not output from the CCD normally in Shooting Mode, which may cause a distorted image or the absence of an image. This malfunction can be confirmed on the LCD monitor screen during shooting. The same malfunction also appears on the recorded image.
Canons Response:
Effective immediately, and regardless of warranty status, Canon will repair, free of charge, the products listed above exhibiting the above-mentioned malfunction if Canon determines that the malfunction is caused by the CCD image sensor. Canon will also cover the cost of shipping and handling in connection with this repair.
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My old review...
I gave Canon PowerShot SD110 camera to my girlfriend as a gift on her birthday. After looking at the quality of the pictures she has taken using this camera, I bought one for myself ;) No need to say she liked it for its look and everything.
Highlights:
- Ultracompact and Unisex Style (fits in purse or shirt pocket)
- 3.2Mega-Pixel provides you the best quality pictures upto 8x10" size pictures on photo paper.
- Uses Secure Digital Memory card (SD card), which is very small in size. Unlike sonys memory-stick(R), SD cards are manufactured by many, hence price cut everyday. 128MB card may hold 80 or more pictures at a time. Go for 256MB or 512MB SD cards if you need more pictures to be taken before transfering them to a CD or to your computer.
- Takes movies with sound. Handy on special events and easy to transfer to computer and email it.
- Rechargable battery and the charge lasts longer too. "AA" batteries can not be used with this camera. Rechagable battery usually degrades after a year or two or more. But you dont have to spend any money on batteries until that time.
- 2x optical zoom is good enough for most of the purposes. This camera is not for people who carry a tripod with them.
- Digital zoom: Turn them off. You can have digitally zoom any picture using computer software. More digital zoom means less picture details/quality.
- DIGIC Imaging processor?!! Duh! scary words? All it means is that this camera has used new technology to make it smart, fast and high performance camera.
- Value for money.
- Highly recommended for those who is looking for a point & shoot type digital camera that gives good quality regular size pictures.
On: 2005-08-08
I have several digital cameras because I like to travel and take pictures. I bought this camera mainly because it is small so I can carry it to wherever I want to. I got it from Amazon in March so it is only like 5 months old. After I bought it, however, I rarely used it because the picture quality is not so impressive. But I keep it anyways. However this afternoon when I tried to take a picture with the SD110, it wont turn on! It simply made some noise and displayed "E18" on the screen and powered off. What the? I cant believe this thing stops working after 4 months and maybe 200 pictures?! Avoid this camera!
On: 2005-08-07
I have several digital cameras because I like to travel and take pictures. I bought this camera mainly because it is small so I can carry it to wherever I want to. I got it from Amazon in March so it is only like 5 months old. After I bought it, however, I rarely used it because the picture quality is not so impressive. But I keep it anyways. However this afternoon when I tried to take a picture with the SD110, it wont turn on! It simply made some noise and displayed "E18" on the screen and powered off. What the? I cant believe this thing stops working after 4 months and maybe 200 pictures?! Avoid this camera!
On: 2005-08-06
I like this camera; it is easy to use, and very compact size. It works well, and I am sure, It is worth more than I paid for it.
On: 2005-08-02
This camera is great and easy to use. It totally changed my experience in taking pictures to a whole new level. A could take pictures of almost anything and not worry about wasting film.
A totally great buy.
On: 2005-08-01
This camera is great and easy to use. It totally changed my experience in taking pictures to a whole new level. A could take pictures of almost anything and not worry about wasting film.
A totally great buy.
On: 2005-07-26
I really cant say enough about this little camera. Ive had a bunch of different digicams -- from a high-powered Olympus to a compact Fuji to a larger Canon -- and none add up to the quality and convenience of the SD110. For less than $200, I got a 3 megapixel camera that shoots beautiful shots. The added bonus? Its size. It has a rectangular shape, different from many cameras which have odd parts that stick out. In this respect, its perfect for traveling as it can easily fit in your pocket or tote bag. About the only drawback is its minimal 2X optical zoom, but if youre traveling, how often do you need a high powered zoom, anyway?
On: 2005-07-25
I really cant say enough about this little camera. Ive had a bunch of different digicams -- from a high-powered Olympus to a compact Fuji to a larger Canon -- and none add up to the quality and convenience of the SD110. For less than $200, I got a 3 megapixel camera that shoots beautiful shots. The added bonus? Its size. It has a rectangular shape, different from many cameras which have odd parts that stick out. In this respect, its perfect for traveling as it can easily fit in your pocket or tote bag. About the only drawback is its minimal 2X optical zoom, but if youre traveling, how often do you need a high powered zoom, anyway?
On: 2005-07-16
I bought this camera to supplement a larger and more capable digital camera (a Minolta Z2). The SD110 fits easily in a pocket, so I find I take it with me much of the time. At first I took it using the theory that ANY camera you have with you when you need one is better than the finest camera you dont have with you. But the image quality turned out to be so good that I now use this camera more than the Minolta. In side-by-side comparisons of 8x10 prints from the two cameras you cant tell which one took any given picture (though the SD110 is 3 megapixels and the Z2 is 4 megapixels). Both produce very good results.
The video capability is impressive -- 640x480 pixels at 30 fps, with sound. That used to be available only in larger and more expensive cameras.
Be aware of the limitations before you buy: only a 2X optical zoom, and a flash of somewhat limited strength. If you need significantly more zoom or flash, you will be happier with something else (though it may be bigger and will certainly be more expensive). The SD110 offers a nice combination of price, image quality, and pocketable size.
On: 2005-07-13
I dont think you can buy a better digital camera for the price. I own Nikon SLRs (worlds best optics), and I think this little camera has clarity very near that of my Nikons. It functions well in difficult lighting situations, has a sufficent flash and a nice-sized screen for photo viewing. My only complaints are the battery life and the size of the included memory card (16MB). The cameras small size makes it a good tag-along accessory and with the Coach case you can buy separately, its pretty darn stylish. You can buy cameras with better resolution and a bigger zoom, but certainly not at this price.
On: 2005-07-08
I got this camera as a gift, and I must say Im very, very happy with it. It takes wonderful images -- especially for a 3.2MP (which is quickly becoming bottom of the line). I keep a Flickr album that is populated exclusively with images from this camera, and you are welcome to see them here: [http://www.flickr.com/photos/cherie_priest/]
The unit is a very convenient palm-size style thats easy to tote around in one hand, and the battery has pretty good power. I can take 120-150 pictures (depending on the flash) before it dies on me and requires recharging.
If I were forced to make a complaint or two, it would be that (a). this does not come with a case and (b). the zoom isnt very powerful. Its all but useless except for the macro mode and for helping frame shots, but all in all, this is a superlative model for an amateur photographer.
On: 2005-06-30
I bought this digital camera for $150. But after 3 months of usage, it was malfunctioning with an E18 error. After a research on the Internet it is a common error for all canon products.
I used it properly...
If you are lucky and do not get this error, then it is a good camera for that price.
On: 2005-06-28
The Canon SD110 is perfect for your camera needs. Its compact, takes great quality pictures, and looks nice. The zoom could have been better, but you can live with it.
Pros.
Compact
Takes great quality pictures
Video is nice
Looks nice
Cons. [Dont really care about these]
Flash is a little harsh
Takes time to take a photo
Zoom isnt good
Picture quality: 8.0/10
Size: 8.9/10
Looks: 9.0/10
Overall: 8.8/10
On: 2005-06-27
The Canon SD110 is perfect for your camera needs. Its compact, takes great quality pictures, and looks nice. The zoom could have been better, but you can live with it.
Pros.
Compact
Takes great quality pictures
Video is nice
Looks nice
Cons. [Dont really care about these]
Flash is a little harsh
Takes time to take a photo
Zoom isnt good
Picture quality: 8.0/10
Size: 8.9/10
Looks: 9.0/10
Overall: 8.8/10
On: 2005-06-26
I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT THE CANON POWERSHOT SD110...IT IS A WONDERFUL CAMERA. IT IS SO COMPACT, IT COULD FIT IN MY BACK POCKET. I DONT HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT LUGGING MY BIG CAMERA AROUND ANYMORE. IT HAS A VIDEO CAMERA ALSO!
I WILL CONTINUE TO RECOMMEND THE POWERSHOT SD110!
On: 2005-06-21
The Canon SD110 has exceeded my expectations. I needed a simple point and shoot camera, and it offers just that. It offers a variety of functions that are easy to use, and make for much more interesting pictures.
Great Camera. I highly recommend for the person who needs a simple. Great battery life and software for the computer.
Some drawbacks are...
... delayed shoot time, takes a second to actually take a picture, and shutter speed can only be set at 50, no faster.
... blurred pictures when not using flash. This is self explanatory, but other cameras adjust shutter speed to take faster so the shot doesnt blur, the SD 110 doesnt seem to do that.
On: 2005-06-20
The Canon SD110 has exceeded my expectations. I needed a simple point and shoot camera, and it offers just that. It offers a variety of functions that are easy to use, and make for much more interesting pictures.
Great Camera. I highly recommend for the person who needs a simple. Great battery life and software for the computer.
Some drawbacks are...
... delayed shoot time, takes a second to actually take a picture, and shutter speed can only be set at 50, no faster.
... blurred pictures when not using flash. This is self explanatory, but other cameras adjust shutter speed to take faster so the shot doesnt blur, the SD 110 doesnt seem to do that.
On: 2005-06-03
I got this camera around christmas time because it was at a really low price on amazon. I love it to death! It is the best digital camera I have owned ever. It takes great dark room shots without the flash and the color and quality of the pictures is great. I love how you can set it up to take black and white pictures as well as sepia and some others. The zoom is pretty amazing, and the size of the camera is great to just throw in your purse and take it everywhere you go! Id also recommend getting a small case for it, for protection. :)
On: 2005-06-02
I got this camera around christmas time because it was at a really low price on amazon. I love it to death! It is the best digital camera I have owned ever. It takes great dark room shots without the flash and the color and quality of the pictures is great. I love how you can set it up to take black and white pictures as well as sepia and some others. The zoom is pretty amazing, and the size of the camera is great to just throw in your purse and take it everywhere you go! Id also recommend getting a small case for it, for protection. :)
On: 2005-05-12
Purchased this camera in January and have used it nonstop ever since! I did a lot of research before choosing this camera. Canon and Nikon are consistently the best digital cameras, however I find Canon cameras are more user friendly, especially for the amateur user. The automatic settings produce great pictures, the battery life is surprisingly good, and picture quality is as good as if not better than 35mm. My only two complaints would be that the SD Card is a little slow as memory cards go, and the flash on this camera is quite powerful and can produce some glare, but in such cases, turning the flash off is easy and still produces great pictures! If you are looking for a good quality, reliable camera at a value price, this is your best bet!
On: 2005-05-11
Purchased this camera in January and have used it nonstop ever since! I did a lot of research before choosing this camera. Canon and Nikon are consistently the best digital cameras, however I find Canon cameras are more user friendly, especially for the amateur user. The automatic settings produce great pictures, the battery life is surprisingly good, and picture quality is as good as if not better than 35mm. My only two complaints would be that the SD Card is a little slow as memory cards go, and the flash on this camera is quite powerful and can produce some glare, but in such cases, turning the flash off is easy and still produces great pictures! If you are looking for a good quality, reliable camera at a value price, this is your best bet!
On: 2005-05-09
I bought this camera less than 3 months ago and though it is easy and fun to use, the silver finish on the camera body is quickly wearing away on the points where it is held to take photographs. The camera really looks dingy for being just a few months old, and I intend to contact Canon about this flaw. Otherwise it does take nice pictures, and the battery life is outstanding.
On: 2005-05-07
Hmmm...
As an avid motorcycle fan I was looking for a camera, which could easily be taken along in a jacket, on the belt, in a pouch without bulging too much. When prices came down on Amazon to US$ 190,oo it was a "now or never" decision. It was my Christmas present for myself.
Basically I am very happy and get many envious looks from my fellow bikers at the club. Simple to use - although too many features spoil the cook - easy to operate in a "quick draw" situation, and small, the main reason for having bought it.
A few drawbacks:
· The paint started to rub off within a week! Even if always kept in its leather case. This is a joke! After 5 months of use the top starts to rub off as well, giving it a funky look like if it has been used for years. Low resale value!
· I still havent found a workable combination of self-timer and flash. Sometimes the photographer wants to be in the picture as well. Right?
· Without the flash, pictures tend to be too dark, which means that the aperture automatic isnt compensating in the right way.
Ill give it a three and a half out of five.
Best regards from Costa Rica, and for the bikers out there: keep it vertical and the rubber side down!
Haymo Henry Heyder
On: 2005-05-02
Like many other buyers, I was attracted by its compact cute size and positive reviews (and the clearance price of course). There are two flaws that disappointed me. The silver paint on the camera body started to rub off after two weeks of light use indoor. The flash is very harsh; it makes every light colored surface appear shiny, resulting in over-exposed photos. These flaws (especially the harsh flash) were mentioned by other reviewer here. If I didnt send the UPC for a rebate, Id have returned the camera. By the way, mine was made in Japan. Dont believe the myth about Japanese manufacturing. Their optics are relative good because they have been in the camera business since the 60s, but the body paint rubbing off in less than two weeks? Thats a joke!
On: 2005-05-01
Like many other buyers, I was attracted by its compact cute size and positive reviews (and the clearance price of course). There are two flaws that disappointed me. The silver paint on the camera body started to rub off after two weeks of light use indoor. The flash is very harsh; it makes every light colored surface appear shiny, resulting in over-exposed photos. These flaws (especially the harsh flash) were mentioned by other reviewer here. If I didnt send the UPC for a rebate, Id have returned the camera. By the way, mine was made in Japan. Dont believe the myth about Japanese manufacturing. Their optics are relative good because they have been in the camera business since the 60s, but the body paint rubbing off in less than two weeks? Thats a joke!
On: 2005-04-27
After owning several 35mms in my life and several point and shoot cameras, I just wanted an easy to use, takes good pictures, digital camera - and one that was compact. This camera fit the bill better than I ever imagined it would. I LOVE the battery life with this camera, it lasts and lasts. I love the quick response (oh those pets and grandkids) and I get great (not good) pictures. I have recommended Canons Elph to two other friends; they bought them and they love them; and Im buying one for a daughters b-day gift. I bought the little leather case - ok, so its CUTE, but this little camera goes in my purse with me everywhere. I am so past big bulky cameras - I LOVE this camera. My husband (Id never seen him use a camera in 17 year of marriage) got a 45 second "heres how to use it" lesson on the way to the airport for a business trip to Tokyo and Seoul. HE took great pics and videos. I was amazed. I waited a long time to buy a digital camera, I did a lot of research, and I got the right one. I take adult people pics, grandkid pics, pet pics, work pics, scenery pics - have a spectacular picture of Mt St Helens from inside a plane. This is one versitile little camera. Canon should pay me for my tesitmonials - I am such a convert! Ill never own any other kind of camera again. From a non-technichal, everyday userss "value" perspective, this is a good - no, great camera and a great buy. I am so enjoying my digital camera experience.
On: 2005-04-24
I love the convience and quality of the photos so far. Battery life is fine and the video quality is great. Very easy to point and shoot, ut is a little slow during between pictures.
This is and overall great value however I wish the zoom were a bit etter
On: 2005-04-16
Now that this camera is on sale for $160, it is by far the best deal available right now. It takes amazing pictures, is easy to use and is very conveniently sized. The newer model which replaces it boasts a 1/2" bigger lcd screen and 3x optical zoom instead of 2x. It also costs $300 for these 2 extra features. Take advantage of this great deal while it lasts!
On: 2005-04-15
If youre looking for a ultra-compact camera that you can carry around with you everywhere, than this is your camera.
Its the smallest camera with optical zoom in the market.
Its also very light weight but yet so strong built.....plus it looks great but most importantly, it takes GREAT pictures.
LCD is bright & big enough for most people.
You cant go wrong with the Canon PowerShot SD110.
On: 2005-04-12
I expected it was good after I saw those reviews. But I found that the color and brightness of the pictures taken by the camera was really bad compared to others. Whatever I set the parameters, it still worked ugly.
Another issue is the battery is Canons special battery instead of general AA or AAA. So you have to buy another battery as backup.
(...)
On: 2005-04-11
This is a great little camera. It is my first digital, and I love it! I was a little worried about buying it after reading some of the reviews, but I have had no problems with it so far. I have even dropped it twice (bad me!) but it still works great. The first time I dropped it the battery pack came loose, so it didnt turn on until I figured that out. Small moment of panic! The photos are quite good depending on the settings you choose. I first went for the smallest size and compression (640x480 and Normal which allows for 126 pictures with the included 16MB SD card), but found the pictures a little blurry on my PC. Right now my camera is set on Fine compression and small size (which allows for 80 pictures) and I find that the resolution on my PC is clearer. The camera easy to use, and the manuel is pretty straightforward. The best part is that I didnt even need to install anything on my computer to download the pictures from the camera since Windows XP does that automatically. I just plug in the cables and off we go. Also, it is nice and small so it can fit in a purse or pocket no problem. But I recommend getting a case for it. It is a little heavier than I expected, but not ridiculously so. Also, you have to hold the power button down for a few seconds for the camera to turn on. The price is definitely attractive! It is a $400 camera for less than half! Dont hesitate. If you are considering buying a digital camera, you wont be disappointed with the SD110.
On: 2005-04-10
I was amazed at the features in this camera for this very low price. The pictures come out flawless even low resolutions. There are so many variables which you can adjust for taking that perfect photo. While it is very easy to use for the novice photographer, it is still going to take a year to go through the manual because of the endless features integrated into this unit. Canon gets an A+ for this one!
On: 2005-04-10
I got this camera a couple weeks ago to find out every picture I took had a red dot in it. I think its due to a dead pixel. I sent it back only to receive another one with the same problem. Now Im just getting a refund for it. The red dot only comes out on darker pictures and it can be photoshopped easily.
The overall quality of this camera is excellent. The colors are very vibrant. It has a strong sturdy feel to it. The battery life is great compared to my last camera. The flash is too bright though, almost blinding. If it wasnt for the dead pixel and the flash this camera would be perfect.
On: 2005-04-01
This camera is awesome. A lot of bang for the price. This little beauty is just slightly larger than my cell phone, and since I dont like to carry large purses, it fits neatly in mine. The pictures are beautiful, I had no problem with the included software, and compared to my old camera (4 years old, RIP) it downloads its pictures in a snap instead of an hour. I was a little confused by the cameras functions and menus, but that is because I never read instructions, so my shortcoming, not the cameras. I definitely recommend this sweet little camera with the big roar!
On: 2005-04-01
My friend told me to buy this item and I have to agree this is a great digital camera. Great price too.
On: 2005-03-31
This camera is awesome. A lot of bang for the price. This little beauty is just slightly larger than my cell phone, and since I dont like to carry large purses, it fits neatly in mine. The pictures are beautiful, I had no problem with the included software, and compared to my old camera (4 years old, RIP) it downloads its pictures in a snap instead of an hour. I was a little confused by the cameras functions and menus, but that is because I never read instructions, so my shortcoming, not the cameras. I definitely recommend this sweet little camera with the big roar!
On: 2005-03-23
You get what you pay for in this case you get a small camera for little money that works great, for the purpose intended. I bought this camera for my wife who has a fear of anything digital. The camera is easy to use and takes good pictures. The 3.2 MP is enough for most people (who needs a 2 x 3 picture). The 2x zoom is a little weak, if you want more spend an extra $100+, I dont think the difference between 2x and 3x is worth it (my camera has 10x ) We use this camera mostly inside parties etc where you dont need a long lens. This camera is definitly worth the price, I would recommend getting a larger SD card right away (128?).
On: 2005-03-22
This is a great camera at twice the price. But at this discount, its unbelievable. Id been wanting to buy a Canon Digital Elph for a while now to replace my 2MP Fuji, and Im glad I waited and got this one! Great auto mode for those shooters who want simplicity, and also versatile manual features for photogs who need more control. The best part is how compact and sturdy it is, so you can take it with you everywhere, everyday, because you just never know when a good photo op may present itself. I cant even say how often I found myself camera-less when I saw a potentially great picture op in front of me because I never liked carrying around my old digicam. But now, with the SD110 strapped to my belt or in my backpack, Im ready to shoot at a moments notice. Piece of advice on a carrying case: Do NOT buy the leather sheath offered, it sucks. Instead I bought a $15 Lowepro case at Best Buy specifically designed for the Digital Elphs... The camera fits just right, and the case has a pocket for an extra battery or SD card. Enjoy!
On: 2005-03-20
Ive had this camera for about a month, and I carry it with me everywhere. My purpose for buying it was so that I could always keep a small camera clipped to my belt to take pictures of the many "cute" moments my toddler spontaneously created. In doing this, I have found that this camera can take great pictures.
Keep in mind that any piece of technology is meant to meet a fairly narrow set of needs, but for me this camera is perfect. I dont print snapshots at a size larger than 5 by 7; I dont expect people who look at them to pore over them with a magnifying glass; I am not at all interested in using this camera for professional purposes; and I am by no means a professional photographer.
That said, let me tell you what I love about this camera: It is extremely well-built, and is far more substantial than you would expect given its diminuative size. It has a good battery that will easily last you through even a long vacation without needing to be recharged. It is so portable that I need never be without it; this is a huge plus, considering that I am mostly interested in candid shots of my family and friends. The controls are intuitive and easy to understand. It comes with a great manual that explains everything. I have generally found this to be the case with Canons products, and this camera is no exception.
Well, whats wrong with it? It should be taken as a given that the memory cards that come with these cameras are useless. I knew this up front, and bought a 256 meg card that says it will hold 270 pictures at max resolution (nice). The 2x optical zoom is limiting, but it suits my purposes fine. If you really feel like you need more than this, youll pay a lot more for it in a camera of this quality. About 1 in 3 portrait shots has some red-eye, even with the red-eye reduction flash on. This tends to be a pretty standard complaint for tiny cameras, so I view it as a trade-off for its portability.
This one will likely be discontinued as soon as they sell out of their present stock, so if you think it meets your needs then by all means buy it. Its a great little point and shoot camera.
On: 2005-03-19
The Negative:
I liked the cameras user-friendliness and the quality of the photos. However, I only got to use the camera for a total of about 45 minutes. Toward the end of its life it just shut off by itself. I turned it right back on and just a few minutes later it DIED altogether, leaving the lense open. I tried everything to revive it, including fully recharging the battery but to no avail.
It appears I got a camera with the same defect as "BigDaddyWill" (his review was on January 9, 2005). Maybe I should have heeded the warning...
The Positive:
I got a GREAT price on the camera and purchase of the camera made me eligible for a $70.00 rebate on a Canon printer!
Amazons staff were great!. They took my call, heard my story and now my free replacement is on the way (should be here in 4 days), and it looks like the process for returning my defective camera will be a breeze.
I trust I have better luck with the next one.
On: 2005-03-18
The Negative:
I liked the cameras user-friendliness and the quality of the photos. However, I only got to use the camera for a total of about 45 minutes. Toward the end of its life it just shut off by itself. I turned it right back on and just a few minutes later it DIED altogether, leaving the lense open. I tried everything to revive it, including fully recharging the battery but to no avail.
It appears I got a camera with the same defect as "BigDaddyWill" (his review was on January 9, 2005). Maybe I should have heeded the warning...
The Positive:
I got a GREAT price on the camera and purchase of the camera made me eligible for a $70.00 rebate on a Canon printer!
Amazons staff were great!. They took my call, heard my story and now my free replacement is on the way (should be here in 4 days), and it looks like the process for returning my defective camera will be a breeze.
I trust I have better luck with the next one.
On: 2005-03-17
I just got this camera, and I am astounded that something this small could take such great pictures. After reading countless reviews for various cameras (only seriously considering Canon), I came to the conclusion that the most important feature was portability. What good is a camera thats too clunky to take with you? And the SD-110 is about as small as digital cameras get. It is also very easy to use, I have yet to read the documentation, and this was my first digital camera. We were just looking for a simple snapshot camera, and this is perfect for us. And the low price makes this a true bargain, especially for a quality Canon camera.
In my case, I took advantage of the $70 rebate and picked up a Canon PIXMA IP3000 photo printer. I already had an HP printer that could do photos, but after the rebate the Canon printer was around $25... the ink is worth more than that, so the printer was basically free. I decided to get it as a dedicated photo printer, printing directly from the camera without constantly downloading photos to my PC. Its extremely easy this way, and I dont have to swap cables or change paper (I just leave photo paper loaded all the time). And the print quality is perfect, far better than I expected from a free printer. Another plus: ink for Canon printers is much cheaper than HP ink.
So with the photo printer, a case, and a Kingston 256MB memory card, the grand total for the purchase (after the rebate) was a little over $200. Thats a deal thats pretty hard to beat.
On: 2005-03-16
I just love this camera! Its small, easy to use, and it takes fantastic pictures. At the price amazon is offering it, you literally cant afford NOT to buy it. I have friends with similar versions of this camera and they swear by it as well.
Memory cards are really cheap right now-I personally bought a 128mb, which in my opinion is plenty (will hold over 100 pictures.) I also bought the leather case and it fits the camera snugly. Others have complained that its TOO small because it wont hold anything else (extra cards, batteries, etc.) but why purchase a small camera if youre going to carry it around in a giant bag with a bunch of stuff? This case is good to have to protect it from being damaged in whatever bag/pocket you carry the camera around in...and it too is cheap.
On: 2005-03-15
After years of SLR use my first Digital Camera was a Canon G2. Took tons of great and numerous not so great pictures. My complaint was the tendency of digital photographs not being "smooth" (dont know what the technical term is but objects running diagonal in the pictures occasionally/frequently being jagged). My, as it turns out, uninformed conclusion was that it had something to do with resolution (pixels). When 8 megapixels hit the market, I coughed up the serious dough to buy the Olympus C-8080. The quality of the good pictures improved but but the number of out of focus or bad pictures increased. Yes, yes, I am not motivated enough to read all the materials on digital photography and use the knowledge to decipher the users manuals! (read lazy)
I needed a simple and small camera for my work, saw a great deal (under $150) for SD110, ordered and got it a couple of weeks back. The results are an eye opener. They are fabulous and the quality of the pictures on the monitor and printed on a Canon I-960, up to 8 1/2 x 11 size, rivals the ones from the Olympus.
The quality of the movie clips is as good as from the C-8080 and better than the 30 sec clips from the G2.
The lesson learned, and I think it applies to a vast majority of the people, is that mega pixels matter not specially for the point and shoot type of photography. I wish I knew that some time ago and not lugged the G2 during my Grand Canyon backcountry hike while not carrying sugar to avoid weighting down the backpack!
Update 6/19: Since this camera is rarely used, the other day when I took it out of its pouch after over a month, it looked sick as the finish had developed these black spots. Called Canon and they are going to replace the casing. Hopefully, nothing will get screwed up in transit. Still think it is a great little camera and was a steal for under $150 back in March.
On: 2005-03-15
I just love this camera! Its small, easy to use, and it takes fantastic pictures. At the price amazon is offering it, you literally cant afford NOT to buy it. I have friends with similar versions of this camera and they swear by it as well.
Memory cards are really cheap right now-I personally bought a 128mb, which in my opinion is plenty (will hold over 100 pictures.) I also bought the leather case and it fits the camera snugly. Others have complained that its TOO small because it wont hold anything else (extra cards, batteries, etc.) but why purchase a small camera if youre going to carry it around in a giant bag with a bunch of stuff? This case is good to have to protect it from being damaged in whatever bag/pocket you carry the camera around in...and it too is cheap.
On: 2005-03-14
After years of SLR use my first Digital Camera was a Canon G2. Took tons of great and numerous not so great pictures. My complaint was the tendency of digital photographs not being "smooth" (dont know what the technical term is but objects running diagonal in the pictures occasionally/frequently being jagged). My, as it turns out, uninformed conclusion was that it had something to do with resolution (pixels). When 8 megapixels hit the market, I coughed up the serious dough to buy the Olympus C-8080. The quality of the good pictures improved but but the number of out of focus or bad pictures increased. Yes, yes, I am not motivated enough to read all the materials on digital photography and use the knowledge to decipher the users manuals! (read lazy)
I needed a simple and small camera for my work, saw a great deal (under $150) for SD110, ordered and got it a couple of weeks back. The results are an eye opener. They are fabulous and the quality of the pictures on the monitor and printed on a Canon I-960, up to 8 1/2 x 11 size, rivals the ones from the Olympus.
The quality of the movie clips is as good as from the C-8080 and better than the 30 sec clips from the G2.
The lesson learned, and I think it applies to a vast majority of the people, is that mega pixels matter not specially for the point and shoot type of photography. I wish I knew that some time ago and not lugged the G2 during my Grand Canyon backcountry hike while not carrying sugar to avoid weighting down the backpack!
Update 6/19: Since this camera is rarely used, the other day when I took it out of its pouch after over a month, it looked sick as the finish had developed these black spots. Called Canon and they are going to replace the casing. Hopefully, nothing will get screwed up in transit. Still think it is a great little camera and was a steal for under $150 back in March.
On: 2005-03-13
I just got my camera 2 days ago and am already enjoying it tremendously. It was very easy to figure out and I was able to start using it after charging the battery for a mere 90 minutes (full charge). I purchased a 512 mb SD card as the 19 mb SD card it comes with is virtually useless. the 512 card was only an extra $40 (including shipping) and available on Amazon as well (Viking).
I had considered pricier, SLR-type cameras, as I was a photo major and am somewhat of a "photo snob." But I wanted a camera to use for snapshots, something portable and easy to use for nights out with friends and roadtrips, etc. This camera is perfect for snapshots and the resolution is perfect for those size prints. I cant imagine wanting to blow up any of these shots over 8X10 (Id use my Nikon film camera for those types of shots). Cant wait to bring my SD card to make prints for the first time.
This camera is an all-around great buy and I highly recommend it.
On: 2005-03-10
I am amazed at the simplicity of this camera , and the results are astonishing.
My friends have bought very expensive cameras .. professional looking and they take great photos .. and they have a "great" price too.. My camera gives the same results at less than half the cost..
This camera is equipped with all the good features that canon gives with its bigger brothers, yet its small in size.. stich assist work like a charm for the panoramas , u can control the shutter speed and light exposure manually- thats ample for night photos.. focus assist and focus lock are cool.
I liked the feature to add sound clips to ur snaps.. sort of captures the moment ..
Navigation between menu is great , and amazon also refunded 30 dollars after price drop(i got the camera just before this offer) !! I could not have asked for more..
check out my snaps from this camera at :
photos.yahoo.com/anubhavxgoel
cheers !
Anubhav
On: 2005-03-08
Just couldnt pass up the $150 price point and didnt mind having an extra camera to carry in my back pocket for those just in case moments. Features surpass my Exilim S2 and image quality is crystal but best of all its Made in Japan. Attention to quality and detail is amazing.
Powerful little camera. Seems to have many of the features of my Canon G2... Anyways you wont regret this purchase. A+
On: 2005-03-08
I just got it today! I was so excited! It is a great camera for those who are new to Digital cameras. Its small and light. I love the style! It is easy to get used to. The zoom feature is ok, it would have been better but it is totally fine for everyday use! The pictures came out great! The movie mode is awesome. Overall, this camera is a great buy, and youll be satisfied of its performance..
On: 2005-02-25
I just got my camera yesterday. Its my first digital camera too. I shopped around for one for 5 months. I didnt want to get this one cause it came out last febuary 2004. I was thinking it would be old school. But, now that I have it, im so happy. Its small and great. i love it. Its my first digital camera. But, as of now im loving it. Im just using it to take basic pics of friends and stuff. Im now a photographer to the core, but i like to take snap shots and this camera is great for quick snap shots of friends and stuff. The software is great too and its easy to download to the computer to share with friends. I really like this camera. :)I hope this helps.
On: 2005-02-25
Got this camera in July and love the size and weight of it. Taking pictures was quick and enjoyable and the movie mode has been awesome. Got exactly what I expected from it until.... in late October the camera would no longer focus properly. Ive never dropped it and it hasnt been heavily used so I just cant explain what happened to it. When turning the camera on and trying to focus it just gets out of focus regardless of distance to object. This certainly is a warrantee issue, but luckily I didnt have to deal with Canon (who sound very difficult) due to the fact the airlines lost the bag the camera was in.
On: 2005-02-24
The best & the smallest budget camera for point & shoot today. bought it in nov 04 from amazon, loved it since then. 2x zoom may seem less, but i think its fine for everyday use. The pictures always come out sharp & crisp, even under low lighting. Infact ive dropped it twice & nothing happened !! except for a few scratches on its case. Had it been made of plastic, it surely would not have survived. the aluminium casing is a big plus. people go GAGA over it whenever someone sees it for the first time. Its samller than a pack of cigarettes. At the price which its selling right now... dont think anyother camera can beat it in convineance & style.
On: 2005-02-24
Got this camera in July and love the size and weight of it. Taking pictures was quick and enjoyable and the movie mode has been awesome. Got exactly what I expected from it until.... in late October the camera would no longer focus properly. Ive never dropped it and it hasnt been heavily used so I just cant explain what happened to it. When turning the camera on and trying to focus it just gets out of focus regardless of distance to object. This certainly is a warrantee issue, but luckily I didnt have to deal with Canon (who sound very difficult) due to the fact the airlines lost the bag the camera was in.
On: 2005-02-24
Okay, I bought this camera 1.5 weeks ago. Received a defective SD110 that had a stuck pixel that showed up on LCD and all photos. Was sent a replacement very quickly, got it - worked for 10 minutes and then completely died. Wont even turn on, lense is stuck in open position. Tried different batteries, everything, its just plain dead.
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On: 2005-02-23
The best & the smallest budget camera for point & shoot today. bought it in nov 04 from amazon, loved it since then. 2x zoom may seem less, but i think its fine for everyday use. The pictures always come out sharp & crisp, even under low lighting. Infact ive dropped it twice & nothing happened !! except for a few scratches on its case. Had it been made of plastic, it surely would not have survived. the aluminium casing is a big plus. people go GAGA over it whenever someone sees it for the first time. Its samller than a pack of cigarettes. At the price which its selling right now... dont think anyother camera can beat it in convineance & style.
On: 2005-02-23
This camera is great. I have absolutely no complaints about it. It is compact, stylish, and takes great pictures. It is so nice to have a camera that is literally pocket-sized. I love it.
I am a college student, and I am always hanging out with my friends or going to parties on the weekends. Due to its small size, I can conveniently have my camera with me for any photo opportunities or "kodak moments" that might come up while I am out and about. It is perfect for the college student on the go.
On: 2005-02-23
Okay, I bought this camera 1.5 weeks ago. Received a defective SD110 that had a stuck pixel that showed up on LCD and all photos. Was sent a replacement very quickly, got it - worked for 10 minutes and then completely died. Wont even turn on, lense is stuck in open position. Tried different batteries, everything, its just plain dead.
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On: 2005-02-22
This camera is great. I have absolutely no complaints about it. It is compact, stylish, and takes great pictures. It is so nice to have a camera that is literally pocket-sized. I love it.
I am a college student, and I am always hanging out with my friends or going to parties on the weekends. Due to its small size, I can conveniently have my camera with me for any photo opportunities or "kodak moments" that might come up while I am out and about. It is perfect for the college student on the go.
On: 2005-02-10
This camera is by far the best camera I have had. I cannot speak for those wanting to take complex shots. I have only used a couple of the specialized modes very rarely, such as black & white.
From those who want a great snapshot camera for the money, this is it. The camera has been in service for about a year now with no problems. The cameras computer seems to get the autofocus and light levels right just about every time. Buttons and camera menus are thoughtfully laid out and relatively easy to use. Some of the hieroglyphics that are used to describe some of the advanced functions are confusing. Otherwise, I was able to use the camera without reading the instruction booklet.
Battery life is exceptional. I can take about 150 photos with flash and have the LCD screen active. Switching batteries and SD cards is easy. The access door on the bottom serves both.
The included PC software works relatively well. The Zoombrowser software lets you page through all photos on the memory card and download only the ones you would like. The only drawback is that with the larger memory cards, it does take about 60 seconds to show all the photos as thumbnails. This is not a big problem though. It is the exact time I need to mix myself a drink...
I would recommend getting a 256 or 512kb memory card. The SD card that is included is small. I would also suggest users buy an additional battery. You dont want to be in the middle of a party and be required to charge the battery. The secondary battery will sit on the shelf for about a month or two before losing its charge. I purchased an aftermarket battery for about half the cost of the Canon battery. It seems to have the same performance as the OEM battery. You may wish to buy the Canon case to preserve the cameras good looks. I bought the Canon leather case for about $10 from Amazon.
Overall, the cameras logical design and small package make it a great choice for snapshot use.
On: 2005-02-09
This camera is by far the best camera I have had. I cannot speak for those wanting to take complex shots. I have only used a couple of the specialized modes very rarely, such as black & white.
From those who want a great snapshot camera for the money, this is it. The camera has been in service for about a year now with no problems. The cameras computer seems to get the autofocus and light levels right just about every time. Buttons and camera menus are thoughtfully laid out and relatively easy to use. Some of the hieroglyphics that are used to describe some of the advanced functions are confusing. Otherwise, I was able to use the camera without reading the instruction booklet.
Battery life is exceptional. I can take about 150 photos with flash and have the LCD screen active. Switching batteries and SD cards is easy. The access door on the bottom serves both.
The included PC software works relatively well. The Zoombrowser software lets you page through all photos on the memory card and download only the ones you would like. The only drawback is that with the larger memory cards, it does take about 60 seconds to show all the photos as thumbnails. This is not a big problem though. It is the exact time I need to mix myself a drink...
I would recommend getting a 256 or 512kb memory card. The SD card that is included is small. I would also suggest users buy an additional battery. You dont want to be in the middle of a party and be required to charge the battery. The secondary battery will sit on the shelf for about a month or two before losing its charge. I purchased an aftermarket battery for about half the cost of the Canon battery. It seems to have the same performance as the OEM battery. You may wish to buy the Canon case to preserve the cameras good looks. I bought the Canon leather case for about $10 from Amazon.
Overall, the cameras logical design and small package make it a great choice for snapshot use.
On: 2005-02-05
OK, so the cameras probably pretty good, but I wouldnt know. My daughter saved for a YEAR to buy this cute little guy, and within three weeks it was on its way to the shop.
It wasnt really the fault of the camera--it was the fault of the lousy case Canons marketing to go along WITH the camera. DO NOT buy the soft leather case--virtually ANYTHING else you can pick up at Wal-Mart (including a folded sheet of Bounty) will protect the camera just as well or better.
There is NO point to a stainless-steel bodied camera, in terms of durability, unless that LCD screen is protected as well. In our case, the camera was in its case, in her purse, before she brought it to me, in tears, with the LCD cracked internally.
Of course, this is NOT covered under Canons warranty (and its a good reason to buy from another dealer offering an extended warranty that DOES cover accidental damage), and you need to be aware that repairs do not come cheap: I was quoted a price of $100, plus shipping and handling, and the number rose to $150 once the factory service center had the camera in hand. (This was a flat rate for an LCD repair on the SD110; its not like they determined that there was something else wrong with the camera!) This is just unfair and dishonest business practice, in my opinion, and you may want to reconsider buying a Canon camera on account of it. Heck, given the price of a brand-new SD110 is about $180, it made ME reconsider having the repair done!
Anyway, Canons reputation for producing a nice camera is one thing, but DO NOT buy their case, and pray fervently that you wont need their service!
On: 2005-02-04
OK, so the cameras probably pretty good, but I wouldnt know. My daughter saved for a YEAR to buy this cute little guy, and within three weeks it was on its way to the shop.
It wasnt really the fault of the camera--it was the fault of the lousy case Canons marketing to go along WITH the camera. DO NOT buy the soft leather case--virtually ANYTHING else you can pick up at Wal-Mart (including a folded sheet of Bounty) will protect the camera just as well or better.
There is NO point to a stainless-steel bodied camera, in terms of durability, unless that LCD screen is protected as well. In our case, the camera was in its case, in her purse, before she brought it to me, in tears, with the LCD cracked internally.
Of course, this is NOT covered under Canons warranty (and its a good reason to buy from another dealer offering an extended warranty that DOES cover accidental damage), and you need to be aware that repairs do not come cheap: I was quoted a price of $100, plus shipping and handling, and the number rose to $150 once the factory service center had the camera in hand. (This was a flat rate for an LCD repair on the SD110; its not like they determined that there was something else wrong with the camera!) This is just unfair and dishonest business practice, in my opinion, and you may want to reconsider buying a Canon camera on account of it. Heck, given the price of a brand-new SD110 is about $180, it made ME reconsider having the repair done!
Anyway, Canons reputation for producing a nice camera is one thing, but DO NOT buy their case, and pray fervently that you wont need their service!
On: 2005-02-04
Can you get a better camera than this one? For real.
Is that camera going to cost you more? For real.
Is the cost difference woth the extra cash? Not for me.
Its small enough to fit in your pocket and takes good pics. Its probably not enough for the pros or anything, but I dont think the pros were looking at this camera in the first place.
On: 2005-02-01
1. hard to hold.
2. not easy to operate
when you go out with this camera, bring your user manual with you.
3. software is not user friendly. also cause lot of resources
4. The small battery even doesnt hold enough power to finish the 32M disk. Canon wants to sell batteries to you.
5. picture quality is not better than other cameras within same price range.
6. small and slow lens
On: 2005-01-31
1. hard to hold.
2. not easy to operate
when you go out with this camera, bring your user manual with you.
3. software is not user friendly. also cause lot of resources
4. The small battery even doesnt hold enough power to finish the 32M disk. Canon wants to sell batteries to you.
5. picture quality is not better than other cameras within same price range.
6. small and slow lens
On: 2005-01-30
I just got the camera a few days ago. ON the whole I realy like it. the zoom could be better, but they have other cameras for that. The flash is a little bright but its okay too. Most of the time pictures come out great. I have a little bit of truble getting it to focus where i want it too but I think it is my fualt not the cameras. This is my first camera ever so I think some of my problems are that I dont know how to use all the featurea quit right(yes I did read the manual). I think after a little more playing I will have it figuered out and this camera will be my new best friend. However my next camera will be 4 or 5 meagapixles.
On: 2005-01-29
I just got the camera a few days ago. ON the whole I realy like it. the zoom could be better, but they have other cameras for that. The flash is a little bright but its okay too. Most of the time pictures come out great. I have a little bit of truble getting it to focus where i want it too but I think it is my fualt not the cameras. This is my first camera ever so I think some of my problems are that I dont know how to use all the featurea quit right(yes I did read the manual). I think after a little more playing I will have it figuered out and this camera will be my new best friend. However my next camera will be 4 or 5 meagapixles.
On: 2005-01-24
I buy it on December 15 aprox. Yesterday, Jan 23 I want to use my camera and take some photos... when I see my camera (made of steel or other material non-plastic) it was little oxidized!
The camera was stored with original leather Canon Case, and never used before.
Think before buying this camera, today its oxidized from surface, tomorrow from inside components.
On: 2005-01-10
1. Memory sold with the camera is only 16M( 8 shorts of high resolution). Youll have to spend extra $40 to get 512M, so you can use all features you paid in that camera( video, and 2048x1536 resolution ).
2. Youll need an extra battery, since Canon will just tell you - "Cnange battery" and shut the camera. Their recharge warning will not warn you agead of time. ( Add extra $40 for extra battery ).
3. Youll need, an AC adaptor, when uploading or connecting camera to TV ( add another $40 ).
So, the price of the camera will have to be 50% more or extra $120, or you get a car without gas and a spair.
On: 2005-01-09
Ditto what everyones written about the SD110s portability, image quality and attractive design. I am a Canon fan (use a S45) and bought this camera from Amazon.com as a Christmas present for my sister. Shes used it for about three weeks and is over in DC. Today, she called and let me the know the camera "froze" all of a sudden. She was taking pictures indoors with a freshly charged battery. The camera turned itself off for no apparent reason, then restarted only to freeze up again in mid-start operation. The zoom lens extended about halfway and the SD110 just went dead. I suggested that she get a new battery and try again, but after a $60 battery purchase at a nearby Ritz Camera, nothing changed.
Shes already contacted Canon (Saturday afternoon) and they couldnt troubleshoot this issue over the phone so asked her to mail the camera in with the warranty materials to have it fixed under warranty. (Its a one year limited warranty.) Takes about 7-14 days to repair and theyll mail it back 2-day express, on them.
Other than this incident, which seems to be rather isolated because I couldnt find other reports of similar issues with the SD110, we were pretty satisfied with the SD110 purchase. I would have rated the SD110 with higher (stars) marks, but its difficult to rate highly a defective unit... Canon fan or otherwise!
On: 2005-01-09
1. Memory sold with the camera is only 16M( 8 shorts of high resolution). Youll have to spend extra $40 to get 512M, so you can use all features you paid in that camera( video, and 2048x1536 resolution ).
2. Youll need an extra battery, since Canon will just tell you - "Cnange battery" and shut the camera. Their recharge warning will not warn you agead of time. ( Add extra $40 for extra battery ).
3. Youll need, an AC adaptor, when uploading or connecting camera to TV ( add another $40 ).
So, the price of the camera will have to be 50% more or extra $120, or you get a car without gas and a spair.
On: 2005-01-04
If youre not frequently taking pictures of your friends, family and lifes minor events... If you wish you had lots of pictures of people through the years, but you dont... It may not be all your fault! It could just be that your current camera is too big!
Even a relatively compact digital camera gets left home when youre heading out for some frisbee in a t-shirt and shorts. And forget it if youre going to a formal event and that little black purse of yours barely holds your drivers license, some cash and a Chapstick!
If you want to take more pictures of your life, get a digital Elph.
In the days when I could not carry my camera in my pocket, I would not bring a camera to most "events". I eventually realized that I had hardly any pictures of the people, informal events and spontaneous moments that make up most of my life.
Oh, I had a great SLR camera. And I took some great shots of Diamond Head and Big Ben! But I almost always made a conscious decision to leave that camera home when I was just going out with friends or just plain didnt feel like carrying it (e.g. at football games, casual parties, birthday dinners with friends, camping, etc.) In other words, camera size dictated -- in advance -- that none of those moments were going to be photographed!
Enter the Elph. I received an APS Elph and all that changed. Even with its leather "case" (it was more like a sleeve), the Elph fit in my pocket. My coat pocket. My shirt pocket! Even my front jeans pocket!
These Elph cameras are literally the size of a pack of smokes.
Now I have an SD110 digital Elph. It lives in my coat pocket. I take pictures of things without any internal debates (e.g. Should I bring the camera? Is this worth a photo? How many pictures are left on the roll? Blah, blah blah.). Now, I just take the picture! If I want to keep it, I keep it. If I dont, I delete it. If I want to print it, I print it. If I want to send it via email, I send it.
For me, it was all about the size. As such, the Elph was the perfect choice.
The other reviewers have covered eveything, but Ill add a few comments just to back them up.
As for specs, the 3.2 megapixel, 2x optical zoom is just fine for the casual shutter-bug. That made the SD110 a good choice for me because it was adequate and still relatively inexpensive. The resolution is photo quality and thats all I need. As for the 2x instead of 3x optical zoom, if I want to zoom closer, I use my anatomical zoom (i.e. I step closer to my subject). But if thats not good enough for you, there are Elphs galore to meet your needs.
An Elph is small, right?, so it doesnt take regular batteries. That means you cant run to the store for batteries if it goes dead. All Im saying is that, unlike cameras that use, say, AA rechargable batteries and, therefore, regular batteries in a pinch, the Elph requires some forethought. I.e., if youre traveling or you think your battery is not going to make it through that all-day event, plan ahead. Maybe get a second battery and/or throw the charger in the car and/or get a car charger, etc. After market accessories are available and are a lot cheaper than the Canons.
The Elphs take great pictures, have great automatic features and plenty of manual options if youre so inclined.
The $5 leather case (amazon.com) meant for the APS Elph will do just fine. It doesnt fit like a glove, but its only $5!
As with any camera, forget the 16MB card. Plan on getting a 256MB (on the web, they can be had for as little as $20 with some rebates). 256MB will seem like more than youll ever use!
I also recommend that you get a card reader eventually (around $20). That way, you can download, edit, and upload back to the card (for that trip to the store for prints) without hooking the camera up to the PC.
The included ZoomBrowser software seems more cumbersome than other software I already have, but it works.
Good luck!
On: 2005-01-03
If youre not frequently taking pictures of your friends, family and lifes minor events... If you wish you had lots of pictures of people through the years, but you dont... It may not be all your fault! It could just be that your current camera is too big!
Even a relatively compact digital camera gets left home when youre heading out for some frisbee in a t-shirt and shorts. And forget it if youre going to a formal event and that little black purse of yours barely holds your drivers license, some cash and a Chapstick!
If you want to take more pictures of your life, get a digital Elph.
In the days when I could not carry my camera in my pocket, I would not bring a camera to most "events". I eventually realized that I had hardly any pictures of the people, informal events and spontaneous moments that make up most of my life.
Oh, I had a great SLR camera. And I took some great shots of Diamond Head and Big Ben! But I almost always made a conscious decision to leave that camera home when I was just going out with friends or just plain didnt feel like carrying it (e.g. at football games, casual parties, birthday dinners with friends, camping, etc.) In other words, camera size dictated -- in advance -- that none of those moments were going to be photographed!
Enter the Elph. I received an APS Elph and all that changed. Even with its leather "case" (it was more like a sleeve), the Elph fit in my pocket. My coat pocket. My shirt pocket! Even my front jeans pocket!
These Elph cameras are literally the size of a pack of smokes.
Now I have an SD110 digital Elph. It lives in my coat pocket. I take pictures of things without any internal debates (e.g. Should I bring the camera? Is this worth a photo? How many pictures are left on the roll? Blah, blah blah.). Now, I just take the picture! If I want to keep it, I keep it. If I dont, I delete it. If I want to print it, I print it. If I want to send it via email, I send it.
For me, it was all about the size. As such, the Elph was the perfect choice.
The other reviewers have covered eveything, but Ill add a few comments just to back them up.
As for specs, the 3.2 megapixel, 2x optical zoom is just fine for the casual shutter-bug. That made the SD110 a good choice for me because it was adequate and still relatively inexpensive. The resolution is photo quality and thats all I need. As for the 2x instead of 3x optical zoom, if I want to zoom closer, I use my anatomical zoom (i.e. I step closer to my subject). But if thats not good enough for you, there are Elphs galore to meet your needs.
An Elph is small, right?, so it doesnt take regular batteries. That means you cant run to the store for batteries if it goes dead. All Im saying is that, unlike cameras that use, say, AA rechargable batteries and, therefore, regular batteries in a pinch, the Elph requires some forethought. I.e., if youre traveling or you think your battery is not going to make it through that all-day event, plan ahead. Maybe get a second battery and/or throw the charger in the car and/or get a car charger, etc. After market accessories are available and are a lot cheaper than the Canons.
The Elphs take great pictures, have great automatic features and plenty of manual options if youre so inclined.
The $5 leather case (amazon.com) meant for the APS Elph will do just fine. It doesnt fit like a glove, but its only $5!
As with any camera, forget the 16MB card. Plan on getting a 256MB (on the web, they can be had for as little as $20 with some rebates). 256MB will seem like more than youll ever use!
I also recommend that you get a card reader eventually (around $20). That way, you can download, edit, and upload back to the card (for that trip to the store for prints) without hooking the camera up to the PC.
The included ZoomBrowser software seems more cumbersome than other software I already have, but it works.
Good luck!
On: 2005-01-03
I wanted to get a smaller digital camera than my Pentax D380 (great camera but not pocket size). BUT I did not want to spend big bucks. I actually bought a smaller Pentax but returned it - you get what you pay for and it was too cheap. I jumped on amazon and read the reviews for the Canon SD110. So I dove in and bought it. In my experience, it is the best value and has the most features of any camera in its class. If you are just point and shoot and develop 4X6 prints, this is it.
I also bought a 256 card and a back up battery. The card included is a joke - holds about 15 pics. Small warning: the camera has no continual battery power indicator light - when low it just suddenly flashes a red battery icon at which point you have about 5 pics left - then it goes dead. Just keep a back up handy.
I love this camera. Amazon was great - shipped it fast, free and gave me the best price.
On: 2005-01-02
I wanted to get a smaller digital camera than my Pentax D380 (great camera but not pocket size). BUT I did not want to spend big bucks. I actually bought a smaller Pentax but returned it - you get what you pay for and it was too cheap. I jumped on amazon and read the reviews for the Canon SD110. So I dove in and bought it. In my experience, it is the best value and has the most features of any camera in its class. If you are just point and shoot and develop 4X6 prints, this is it.
I also bought a 256 card and a back up battery. The card included is a joke - holds about 15 pics. Small warning: the camera has no continual battery power indicator light - when low it just suddenly flashes a red battery icon at which point you have about 5 pics left - then it goes dead. Just keep a back up handy.
I love this camera. Amazon was great - shipped it fast, free and gave me the best price.
On: 2004-12-28
Bought this cam with my first salery and , it was the coolest piece i bought myself for christmas. This cam is compact ,just the size of ur palm which makes it easy to carry.Coupled with the canons latest technology I rate this piece as something which gives you your moneyz worth.
On: 2004-11-24
I bought not only one but a few of this camera and gave it as gifts. It is easy to use and fast. Just buy it for the price, you will not regret.
On: 2004-11-16
I own three digital cameras and a pricy SLR and the Canon SD110 has made all the others obsolete. This camera changed my photo-taking behavior and excitement, and now I always carry it in my bag or pocket. First, you should know Canon and Nikon make the best digital cameras - primarily because they were smart in outsourcing electronics to the best Chinese component manufacturers (Flextronics, Celestica) and used their own industry-leading optical lenses. I prefer Canon because of ease of use (both camera and downloading to PC), braoder range of sophisticated features, rock solid reliability, accessories (you must get the cute leather case... all your friends will ask!), and the cameras just *look* and *feel* infinitely cooler.
The SD110 is a small, powerful, high performer even among its Canon peers. Though I provide a balanced view below, as a connoisseur of every new technology out there for cameras, I can attest this little machine boasts a ton of horsepower.
The Pros include:
1. Great pictures (up to 8"x10")
- balanced color resolution (thanks to the Digic processor)
- outside pictures are brilliant, inside pictures come out fine, though the flash is a bit strong to compensate
- nice redeye reduction, but this does delay the picture by a half second or so
- photo zoom mode, so you can zoom into part of a picture (or "move around" the picture) to check clarity, color, etc. immediately after taking the shot
2. Customizable features on par with top-line cameras
- all the same features of my Canon Rebel 2000 SLR and 3x more expensive Powershot G5. Landscape, portrait, moving images,
- color schemes are better and broader than Nikon, Sony, and Olympus: black & white, sepia, neutral, vivid, etc.
3. Ease of use
- simple menu structure, no complicated buttons
- delete bad pictures with ease, effectively increasing your total photo capacity
- photo inventory mode (advancement from earlier Canon models) that lets you look at 8-12 pictures simultaneously and flip quickly through memory by screen shots rather than one picture at a time (critical for memory cards over 64MB)
- "smart" download to Canon Zoombrowser (software that comes with the camera) - just plug in and it automatically downloads
- Zoombrowser software (new version) is clearly superior to earlier generations, and I did not need to buy Photoshop (other camera brands come with a poor software interface so you need to spend an addl $80-100 on photo editing software)
4. Physical attributes
- compact and lighter than even the S300/400/500 series, fits in your pocket or purse easily
- SD card is wafer thin and cheaper than compactflash (which most other cameras use)
- nice silver/chrome metal finish that catches the eye
- solid rechargable battery (can take 80-100 pictures using the LCD screen) before next recharge
- recharger is small and very cool: battery slips into the bay, and the unit goes right into the wall socket
- one touch on-off (does NOT turn on-off by accident as some other cameras do)
The Cons (none of these are deal-breakers):
1. optical zoom (2x) could be more powerful but digital zoom does a decent job compensating (G5 and SLRs are superior here)
2. shutter speed can be improved: 1.0 second to take pictures (vs. 0.2sec for SLR, 0.5sec for G5), and then you can adjust how long the camera holds the LCD image for you to see
3. Included memory card (16MB) is useless. Think of this as a "practice starter"; you will want at least a 128MB SD (120 pix) or 256MB SD (245 pix) memory cards - both cheap and under $30 extra. Picture counts are estimated and at high resolution
You will not regret buying this camera. Simply amazing how much this has changed my picture taking behavior.
On: 2004-11-15
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