Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD

Product Features

* 10.0-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for prints up to 13 x 19 inches
* 3x optical zoom; 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen
* DIGIC 4 Image Processor with evolved Face Detection Technology; Face Detection Self-timer
* Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings
* Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Technical Details

* Brand Name: Canon
* Model: SD1200IS Light Gray
* Optical Sensor Resolution: 10 MP
* Optical Sensor Technology: CCD
* Optical zoom: 3 x
* Maximum Aperture Range: F/2.8-4.9
* Minimum focal length: 6.2 millimeters
* Maximum focal length: 18.6 millimeters
* Lens Type: Zoom lens
* Optical Sensor Size: 1/2.3"
* Included Flash Type: Built-in flash
* Display Size: 2.5 inches
* Light Sensitivity: ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO auto, ISO 1600, ISO 3200
* Image types: JPEG
* Shooting Modes: Frame movie mode
* Exposure Control Type: Beach, Kids & pets, Digital macro, Night snapshot, Snow, High sensitivity, Landscape, Portrait mode, Aquarium, Slow shutter, Fireworks, Underwater, Sunset, Indoor, Foliage
* Viewfinder Type: Optical
* Width: 3.5 inches
* Depth: 0.9 inches
* Height: 2.2 inches
* Weight: 0.25 pounds

Product Description
When a camera puts a smile on your face the moment you hold it, imagine how great you'll feel when you see your first pictures! The PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH has everything going for it - exuberant color, the sculptured style of Canon's famed ELPH series - and the innovative know - how that takes you to a whole new level of picture-taking accomplishment. Fun, smart and a style follow you everywhere.


I'm a professional photographer. I got tired of dragging my D3,D200 or other large cameras around, and worrying about it getting damaged. I decided to buy a camera just for fun that could fit in my purse and I wouldn't have a heart attack if it broke. Well I didn't hold that high of expectations of the camera, but after getting it, I've had a lot of fun with it. Not the most amazing pictures come from it (I am used to very high quality pictures), but they are good enough shots of my family. It's easy to use, really easy to set, FAST, and good low light. You don't always need the flash. It's very small, and can fit easily in my purse (that are all quiet small purses actually). This is a perfect camera if you just want some fun shots that are clear, and you want an easy to use fast camera. This is NOT good for "professional" type shots (why do people write reviews of these cameras and get all down on them for not being professional grade cameras? They never claim to be!).
By S. Craig "Workout-aholic" (Bellevue, WA)