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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $249.99
Buy Used: $175.00
You Save: $74.99 (30%)
New (15) Used (10) Refurbished (4) from $175.00
Avg. Customer Rating:  227 reviews
Sales Rank: 4853
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 10
Display Size: 2.5
Battery: 2 AA
Maximum Focal Length: 60
Minimum Focal Length: 6
Maximum Resolution: 10
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 4.3 x 2.8 x 1.6
MPN: SX100IS
Model: SX100IS
UPC: 013803087758
EAN: 0013803087758
ASIN: B000V1VG4W
Release Date: October 5, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great camera, despite noisy ISO's. October 31, 2007
40 out of 40 found this review helpful
I just got this camera last week, but I've spent like 3 months researching cameras on the internet. I really wanted the Canon G9, but I couldn't afford it.
I've taken tons of pictures already. The zoom is wonderful, as is the picture quality at lower ISOs. I love being able to adjust the aperature, shutter speed, white balance, and colors. It really allows for some creative photos.
It does, however, take me a while to find the best settings manually, and so I und up missing spur of the moment shots. I wish it had a "high sensitivity" setting for quick pictures.
The picture quality at higher ISOs is quite dissapointing, too. But thats standard with non-SLR cameras in this price range. Its probably actually one of the better ones, its just that 'better' still isn't very good.
The ISO button is definately a plus, as is the scrolling wheel. I didn't think that would matter much, but i really like it.
I've heard that the movie quality is dissapointing, but I haven't tried it out yet.
All in all, I really do like the camera. the pictures are amazing. they look very artistic and clean.
Good choice October 31, 2007
28 out of 30 found this review helpful
I've received this camera today. First, I'm curious about the price, the Silver model has dropped its price by 20 $ since Friday, when I've ordered it (and back then, the Black one was cheaper).
I already own a Canon PowerShot S3 IS and I'm a fan of Canon cameras, so I wanted to buy another Canon. I was looking for something easier to use, more compact and lighter than the S3. I've studied the Canon cameras, read a lot of reviews and settled for an A550, but I wasn't very sure. I've discovered the SX by mistake, while visiting an electronics store. I was amazed by the clarity of the pics and the lightness, compared to the S3. And the zoom... it's actually hard to give up a 12x optical zoom like the one the S3 has, and that quality of images. But the SX proved to be a good choice. Reviews generally criticised the inacceptable noise at 1600 and the poor movie quality. I do agree about the ISO 1600, but movies seemed quite nice and the pictures are good even compared to the S3, although night isn't SX's best friend.
I recommend the SX100 for those who want something more than an A camera, but don't like the bulky feel of an S3 and need something portable and more friendly-user. Otherwise, go and buy an S3 or an S5, their quality in pics is better and the price is almost the same.
All in all, I'm happy with my little SX and thanks Amazon for the order. 4 stars from me - because night and ISO 1600 are poor and reaching for the USB port ain't very easy
 Love it! October 27, 2007
18 out of 25 found this review helpful
I bought this to replace an old Canon Powershot. So far I like what I see. The pictures are very clear and the settings are easy to use. I love the zoom capability.
Viewfinder Schmoofinder October 26, 2007
183 out of 208 found this review helpful
You can ignore any review of a point and shoot camera based entirely on the presence or lack of a viewfinder. There are plenty of cameras with viewfinders and plenty of them without. If you really want a high end Canon with a viewfinder, stop reading and go look at the G9, the S5IS, or the A650. Most people who shoot with this type of camera don't even use them, and for people with strong glasses prescription, like myself, they are so small they are absolutely useless. With a P&S viewfinder, you don't even get the true picture. What's actually going on the sensor is what's on the LCD. The new models are so bright you can see them in almost any light. Most even have way to boost the display if needed. Viewfinders are a nice feature but only one of many.
I have tried out this camera in stores and plan to buy one. The scroll wheel makes it very easy to adjust settings, like to change ISO for example. Ergonomically, it's large and curvy, like a mango, very comfortable to hold, even if you have big hands. The buttons are big and in the right places. It isn't small enough for a shirt pocket, but it is still quite portable. It has a large sensor, which means those pixels are bigger and hold more color information, giving you better pictures. My only gripe is that it doesn't start at 28mm (wide angle); that's not a deal killer, but for indoor, family shooting, I'd prefer Wide to 8x over Normal to 10x. Most people would take 10x over Wide. Teens and Twens looking something sleek & sexy to take clubbing, this isn't it; the SX100 is sensible shoes in a stylish world.
I highly recommend this camera to anyone who wants a easy to use point & shoot that takes great pictures; to anyone who wants a P&S than can do manual/aperture/shutter priority but can live without RAW; to anyone with a touch of arthritis/carpal tunnel or anything else than makes gripping and manual dexterity a challenge; and to those who really want a G9 but can't justify the extra $200.
I love this camera October 17, 2007
158 out of 171 found this review helpful
I bought this camera last week and I've take over 200 photos and a couple of movies. This camera is great for some one like me who wants the point and shoot options and settings but still likes to dabble in the manual world and play with doing it myself. I've used this camera to shoot pictures of my niece at the park, at the aquarium and on a carousal. The face recognition/ picture centering feature and the image stablization is great and allows you to capture images with out blurring. The aquarium pictures were amazing, with very clear detail and perfect lighting. The movies were clear with out shaking and the sound was pretty good. I also like that this camera allows me to use 2 AA batteries of any brand in case I get stuck somewhere with out any power.
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