Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera
There's Nothing More Satisfying Than Taking Great Pictures! And With The Canon Powershot A1100 Is It's So Effortless. The 12.1-megapixel Resolution And 4x Optical Zoom With Optical Image Stabilizer Ensure Radiant, Detailed Images. Plus, You've Go T An...Q&A Recommending this Product
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Pros:
battery, camera, controls, experience, face detection, feature set, general, picture quality, pictures, price, shots, shutter speed, size, usabilityCons:
reliabilityPros:
battery (2)
- ... After using it for a few weeks, my overall impression is: Pros: - uses AA batteries - image stabilization is great - size (easily fits in the hand and/or pocket) - viewing screen...[0.7200000000000001]
- ...time between pictures was negligible, and the rechargeable AA batteries I used were good for around 200 pictures a charge, even using flash and with...[0.7200000000000001]
camera (3)
- ... This Camera is very nice and I would highly recommend it for new users in the field of...[1.0]
- ... the camera is very good and picture quality is also amazing. Its very portable and the...[1.0]
- ...whatever. I just take pictures of our family for my scrapbook. So this camera is perfect for me. It's small enough to take everywhere, gives me great...[1.0]
controls (2)
- ...that feature, no biggie for a point and shoot, however it's nice to have control in tricky lighting situations. Like i said the bigest drawback...[0.8]
- ...better pictures. It is a perfect size for adult size hands. The controls are very intuitive . I was able to shoot 450 pictures in Europe on one set of AA...[0.6]
experience (2)
- ..."top" of the line of Canon's low end cameras and I have had very good experience with Canon products. Build quality seemed OK, but you can tell...[1.0]
- ...other locations is essential. I bought it mainly because of good experiences with older Powershot models, and because I insist on being able...[0.8]
face detection (2)
- ...hand and/or pocket) - viewing screen - picture quality - face detection is cool and useful Cons: - face detection does not seem to kick in...[0.9]
- ...her. The canon is even better. With so many auto settings and face detection it's hard to take a bad picture. It's also a better movie camera. Better exposures and...[-0.6400000000000001]
feature set (2)
- ...To sum it up, this is a perfect compact digital camara with nice features . I love it!! ...[0.8]
- ...into middle school. While being a good size, and having the features I wanted, I was shocked at the poor image quality. I compared pics it took against the family camera...[-0.6400000000000001]
general (15)
- ...with you and leave the camera bag behind, this is an extremely good choice . ...[1.0]
- ...this is a perfect compact digital camara with nice features. I love it !! ...[1.0]
- ...am very pleased with the quality of the printed pictures. I highly recommend this camera....[1.0]
- ...case when not in use - so they have had a fairly easy life. The powershots really are lovely to use and give great pictures, but I've decided not to purchase...[1.0]
picture quality (15)
- ...I spent a year with a Canon Powershot A60 and I thought the picture quality was spectacular . We are talking only 2 megapixels here. So I got the A1100 IS...[1.0]
- ...possible to snap multiple pictures in a short period of time. Picture quality is very good . Definitely worth the money!...[1.0]
- ...returning it, I got a SD1200 for not much more and have been extremely happy with the picture quality ....[1.0]
- ...I just got this camera and its fantastic. The pics look great like a professional camera. Easy to use ...[0.9]
pictures (2)
- ...pink camera is easy to use, handy to carry in my purse, and the pictures are good ....[1.0]
- ...and shot maybe 350 pictures with it so far. I'm quite pleased, the pictures are great . The ASA 1600 setting in Program mode allows quite decent shots...[1.0]
price (8)
- ...of sharpness and clarity. Overall, if you're looking for an affordable all around camera that you can take with you and leave the camera...[1.0]
- ...everywhere, gives me great shots, is easy to use, and it's fairly inexpensive . Works for me....[1.0]
- ...side and rather awkward to use. I think for the price it's a great deal and Amazon's quick shipping was appreciated....[1.0]
- ...the user reviews. The canon has been a real pleasant surprise at a great price . I tried the can A2000,A1000 and A1100. The 2000 wasn't much...[1.0]
shots (3)
- ...perfect for me. It's small enough to take everywhere, gives me great shots , is easy to use, and it's fairly inexpensive. Works for me....[0.8]
- ...Easy to use, easy to get good shots , easy to load pictures on computers. This camera does it all...[0.8]
- ...shots, but especially with shots taken indoors. I felt that any shots printed out larger than 4x6 would be horrible . The 950is is definitely a more expensive camera, but I guess...[-0.6400000000000001]
shutter speed (2)
- ...kick in consistently - no "manual" controls for aperature or shutter speed - shutter lag is greater than I had hoped - flash is strong in the center, weak on the...[0.7200000000000001]
- ...cameras at this price range still has an optical viewfinder) - slow shutter speed flash mode - IS What I'm missing: - no aperture priority...[-0.5]
size (4)
- ...special conditions settings for even better pictures. It is a perfect size for adult size hands. The controls are very intuitive. I was...[0.8]
- ...my daughter who is going into middle school. While being a good size , and having the features I wanted, I was shocked at the poor...[0.8]
- ...where can you not get AA's if your nicads run low? Screen is a nice size . easy controls, flash is kinda tricky for fill lighting. picture...[0.8]
- ... After using it for a few weeks, my overall impression is: Pros: - uses AA batteries - image stabilization is great - size (easily fits in the hand and/or pocket) - viewing screen ...[0.6400000000000001]
usability (5)
- ...purchased and I must say I am extremely satisfied. Simply put its easy to use and takes fantastic pictures. I advise investing in a memory...[1.0]
- ...everything else, so much has changed! This camera seems much more intuitive in its use than our older digital camera. Picture quality seems...[1.0]
- ...camera! I look forward to mastering all its features, but as a user-friendly , versatile, and inexpensive point-and-click camera, it blew...[1.0]
- ...not get AA's if your nicads run low? Screen is a nice size. easy controls , flash is kinda tricky for fill lighting. picture sharpness...[1.0]
Cons:
reliability (14)
- ...I wanted to get a shot of something or other. That's simply not a problem with the Canon A1100IS. It'll fit just about anywhere you might carry...[1.0]
- ...which makes the camera slightingly larger but worth it to me. No problems with the camera or software....[1.0]
- ...big vacation. We tested the camera when we received it, and it worked fine . The family member left the next day for the trip, with the...[1.0]
- ...it performs poorly in low-light conditions, thus far I haven' t had that problem . All of the pictures that I have taken to date have been clear...[1.0]