Product Description

With a 12.1 MP sensor, you can capture every scene in incredible detail – print up to A2 size, or crop to achieve the desired composition without losing the detail necessary for larger prints. A 4x optical zoom allows for a wide choice of framing options. Canon’s optical Image Stabilizer keeps images sharp by reducing the effects of camera shake throughout the zoom range. Smart Auto mode uses intelligent Scene Detection Technology to determine subject brightness, contrast, distance and overall hue. The camera then selects the most appropriate scene mode from a total of 18 to obtain perfect settings for the scene. Easy mode ensures correct camera usage by deactivating all buttons except those used for shooting. A suite of Face Detection technologies detects up to 35 faces in a shot, adjusting focus, exposure, flash settings and white balance – for optimal results with natural-looking skin tones. Face Select & Track allows a single face in a crowd to be selected and tracked as the main subject. FaceSelf-Timer takes a shot when an extra face is detected in the frame – making group photos easy. Motion Detection Technology uses a range of advanced methods to ascertain movement of both camera and subject, plus the speed at which this motion occurs. The optimum ISO is then automatically set for any situation. Face Detection Technology is used to accurately detect and remove the red-eye effect caused by flash photography. This function can be performed automatically by the camera or manually in playback. Canon’s DIGIC 4 processor drives responsive operation, superb image quality and colour reproduction. Advanced Noise Reduction ensures richly detailed, cleaner images, even at high ISO speeds.The bright 2.5” LCD allows easy viewing of images and video. Choose between LCD and the optical viewfinder (OVF) to frame shots.Compact and portable, the PowerShot A1100 IS is tactile, easy to use, and comes in a choice of three fresh colours:

---

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #229 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Canon
• Model: 3444B007AA
• Released on: 2009-02-18
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .34 pounds

Features

• PowerShot A1100 IS, Silver
• PowerShot A1100 IS, Silver

Manufacturer's Description

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS

Simply point and shoot for great results
The compact easy-to-use 12.1 Megapixel PowerShot A1100 IS offers intelligent shooting power with a 4x optical zoom . Choose Smart Auto for effortlessly great results across a wide range of shooting conditions or switch to Easy Mode for great shots with even less effort. Either way a host of intelligent Canon technologies, including optical image stabilization, Face Detection and Motion Detection ensure crisp, clear stunning images every time. What's more you can quickly and easily shoot smooth VGA movies at the touch of a button.

Advance Scene Detection Technology gets the best from difficult shootng conditions. Click here for a larger image

Effortless shooting- superb results
The effortless PowerShot A1100 IS offers two simple shooting modes. Smart Auto mode allows the camera to intelligently select the appropriate settings so you can concentrate on your subject. Advanced Scene Detection Technology automatically analyses shooting conditions then selects the one that offers the perfect settings from 18 specially defined scenes. So whether you're photographing flowers, a captivating sunset or friends in the park you can be confident you're getting the perfect image. In Easy Mode the camera automatically selects all the camera settings deactivating all buttons except those used for shooting - ideal for beginners or children.

Get closer to the action
The 4x zoom allows for a wide range of framing options and lets you get up close and personal with faraway objects. Camera shake can be an issue with zoom lenses but Canon's market-leading Optical Image Stabilisation makes sure that you can capture steady shots throughout the zoom range.

Face Detection locates faces in shot and automatically adjusts for natural skin tones. Click here for a larger image

Fast, intelligent processing even in tricky lighting conditions
Canon's most advanced image processor, DIGIC 4, lies at the heart of every Canon digital camera and delivers exceptional processing speeds, responsive operation and advanced noise reduction. It also makes possible intelligent Face and Motion Detection technologies, which find and track moving subjects until you're ready to shoot, adjusting the camera settings for optimal results. Advanced Noise reduction ensures richly detailed clean images even at high ISO speeds.

With Face Detection up to 35 faces can be detected in each shot and focus, exposure, flash setting and white balance are all automatically adjusted for optimal results with natural-looking skin tones. Face Select & Track allows a single face in a crowd to e selected and tracked alas the main subject while a Face Detection Self-Timer also makes group photos and self-portraits easy. Once the shot has been set up, the camera records the number of faces detected in the frame when the shutter is depressed and the self timer started – it then waits for an extra face to get in the frame and adjusts focus and exposure before it takes the picture.

Motion Detection technology uses changes in scene information and scene brightness to accurately identify subject motion. The optimal ISO level is then set automatically to minimise blur and maximise image quality

Automatic Red-eye Correction is available in both shooting and playback mode and accurately removes the red-eye effect caused by flash.

A world of advantages with Canon technology

The Optical Image Stabiliser automatically detects and corrects camera shake. Click here for a larger image

Rich razor-sharp images - every time
The lens is the most important part of any imaging device and all Canon cameras incorporate lenses designed and manufactured by Canon - lenses based on over 60 years of experience for outstanding results. Canon's market-leading Optical Image Stabiliser is a lens-shift system that automatically detects and corrects camera shake, whilst ensuring outstanding image quality. It allows handheld shooting at longer focal lengths and in lower light conditions without blur, giving you steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. Developed initially for Canon's EOS Digital SLR cameras it is the fastest in-lens image stabiliser available on the market and ensures the PowerShot range has a top quality pedigree.

Meanwhile a resolution of 12.1 Megapixels allows you to capture every scene in rich detail, ensuring oversize prints – even of cropped pictures - retain high image quality.

A bright 2.5� LCD allows easy and crisp viewing of images and video.

My Colors mode makes your images jump out with really vivid bright colours. Click here for a larger image

Customise and correct colour as you shoot
My Colors Mode lets you customise colour reproduction before shooting and correct individual colours on the LCD screen as you're shooting. My Colors offer you many options, such as 'Positive Film' which makes all the reds, greens and blues really vivid; Lighter and Darker Skin tones; 'Colour Accent' that allows you to retain a single colour in your image whilst the other colours turn monochrome and even a 'Colour Swap' where you can select one colour and replace it with another colour you specify for special effects. Since they work with both still images and movies, these modes let you enjoy producing various image or movie effects.

Box Contains

PowerShot A1100 IS

Wrist Strap WS-800

128MB Memory Card

2AA-size Alkaline Batteries

AV Cable AVC-DC400

Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (for USB)

User Manual Kit

---

Customer Reviews

Great all rounder and great value
Easy to use. Automatic exposure adjustment for many different lighting conditions was excellent - much better than my older Nikon Coolpix camera.
Clarity and sharpness of the pictures is very good and the color is strong and realistic (I have had cameras where the color always looks a little faded or washed out - the Canon A1100 had no such problems).

I especially chose a camera to take AA batteries as these are available everywhere and easy to carry a spare set - my old camera had its own special battery and this was good but I needed a power supply to re-charge it and could not take pictures whilst it was charging. I would recommend getting some re-chargeable Lithium AA batteries as regular Alkaline batteries do not last long (only about 30-40 shots).

This camera has a viewfinder. This was another reason for choosing this camera. Having the viewfinder is important as in very bright conditions (like hot sunny holidays) it can sometimes be difficult to see the display.

Unless you are an avid photographer looking for lots of photographic capabilities or you are looking for some specific features not on this camera I would not spend any more money on more expensive models.
It may not be as stylish as some other cameras but when it spends most of it's life in your bag who cares.

Unless having a super slim camera is important I do not think the slightly larger size should put you off (Note - the online images do make the darker grey left hand side look very bulky but in reality it is not at all. It actually makes the camera easier to hold steady - esp if your hands are on the large side or perhaps you have difficulty holding small things#.

The supplied SD card is a little mean in my view - just 128Mb. Not much capacity for pictures and if you want to do any videos you will certainly need a bigger card - 4GB will be plenty for most users and these are only about £5-6 now.

The lack of a case is also a little dissapointing but on the plus side I was able to choose something that I wanted rather than what was given - cases vary in price from about £5 upwards - a reasonable one can be had for under £10.

The software that comes with it is easy to use and install. This included a neat tool that allows you to join #stitch# together multiple shots #eg 5 shots across a panorama or 4 shots rising up a tall building (no way could you get the Eiffel Tower otherwise :-) )

Canon Powershot A1100
The 12 megapixels is a good upgrade to my previous Sureshot of 5.4 mp. I have made some good quality stills and movies which still look good when viewed on my 28" plasma TV. Its easy to use small enough to fit in the pocket comfortably. it has a wide setting which is great for landscapes,seascapes or large groups of people. It has a viewfinder which I find essential because I can use it to take pictures without needing to put on reading glasses. I am pleased with it.

Amazing
This is an excellent little camera, my wife is delighted with it and finds it easy to use, with 12.1 million pixels
the resulting photos are easy to manipulate in Photoshop and cropping loses none of the clarity.
A really good buy.