Canon PowerShot SD110 3MP Digital Elph with 2x Optical Zoom by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PowerShot SD110 3MP Digital Elph with 2x Optical Zoom
Digital camera Review: GREAT CAMERA!
Summary: 5 Stars
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!
Digital camera Review: Good Canon point and shoot - Pain Defect! Embarrassing to carry!
Summary: 2 Stars
As many others have already pointed out, this camera (SD110) has a paint defect! The US Canon web site acknowledges the issue and says it's "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.
I'm planning to send mine in as well but can't right now because I'm in Korea!
Beware! This camera has a paint defect! After the first few months of usage, it will look like it's been in use for several years! And it will be embarrassing to be seen with it as people judge your character based on how you've taken care of the camera!
In general, takes good pictures. But I've seen better outdoor shots on my previous Kodak models. If you have the money, get the Canon SD400! Awesome camera with great clean images!
Digital camera Review: Good but not great
Summary: 4 Stars
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 don't 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.Digital camera Review: Good camera of year 2005
Summary: 5 Stars
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.
Canon's 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 sony's 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 don't 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.
Digital camera Review: Good size and quality for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
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.
It's small enough to fit in your pocket and takes good pics. It's probably not enough for the pros or anything, but I don't think the pros were looking at this camera in the first place.