Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera

Comments about Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera:

Picture quality starts to get poor just before the battery run low.

Comments about Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera:

I purchased this product based on price and cannon reputation. I was looking for an automatic snap and shoot that could capture precious moments with my infant that didn't require detailed focusing and lighting adjustments like my SLR that was small enough to take anywhere and large enough that my fingers could operate it easily. This camera seems perfect! It took only minutes to set up and it takes great indoor pictures. I haven't had it long and I have not had a chance to really explore its functionality, but I'm excited about my purchase from everything I've seen it's all there!

Comments about Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera:

Let's be fair right up front the camera is very easy to use and it takes very nice pictures. Those are the two most important things about any camera, and this one has them. The pictures have been nicely exposed and the flash has fully illuminated the pictures taken in an indoor room that is about 18 feet long without making them over exposed.

I am an advanced hobby photographer who has used DSLR-like cameras for several years and moved into the the full-fledged DSLR line this year. I wanted a good point-and-shoot to grab quickly and take places where carrying my DSLR would be cumbersome. This is my first Canon product and considering all the great reviews that Canon always gets, perhaps my expectations were too high.

As I said earlier, for a point-and-shoot this camera takes very nice pictures and is very easy to use. However I was expecting more solid construction. Don't get me wrong, the camera is as well built as any other point-and-shoot in its price range. With the Canon reputation I was expecting it to be noticably better built than the Fuji, Kodak, and Olympus products I have had in the past.

The only really bad part is that the tripod mount and battery door release latch are plastic. An extremely small detail for most people but it struck me as making the camera appear cheap.

Battery life is nothing exceptional either. The camera has a view finder so you can turn the LCD off to improve the battery life, but most people buy this type of camera intending to frame pictures with the LCD. Make sure you have good rechargeable batteries and preferably carry a second set if you are going to be on an all day outing. This seems to be a problem with most point-and-shoot cameras. Even good rechargeable AA batteries get drained because of the constant use of the LCD. The fact that you can turn the LCD off and use the viewfinder is actually a nice feature.

Overall I would recommend the camera for anyone who wants nice photos of gatherings of family and friends. This camera is built as good as any other camera in its price range, the 12 mega-pixels allows freedom for cropping the pictures to get just want you want, and the picture quality will not disappoint.

Comments about Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera:

The quality of the picture for a simple point and shoot camera is excellent. The camera case I have also has a place to carry spare batteries.

Comments about Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera:

We had an earlier version of this product that became damaged and we really like that one better, but the new is okay too.

Comments about Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera:

Replaced a Power Shot 540 after dropping it and getting it wet in rain.

Do appreciate the viewfinder and ease of use of this camera!