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Absolutely Recommended
- Pros: This is a tiny little camera that fits easily into a small purse or a shirt or pants pocket. When you walk around with it, it nearly disappears in your hand and does not "show" when you wish to take quick, unnoticed pictures.
The camera works very well and is ready to shoot in an instant. The automatic feature functions perfectly, but so do the other features.
Its menus are logical and easy to understand and apply. Picture quality is great, and with a 4Gig card you have plenty of space to work with. Battery life is excellent.
- Cons: None I can think of.
- Other Thoughts: Canon excels!
Awesome compact point-and-shoot DC
- Pros: Compact; works well under dim-light condition (except for the cons below); Vista x64 recognizes the camera immediately without installing any additional software; shoots casual videos fine, now dubbed as our cheap digital video camera; video capturing allows optical zoom.
- Cons: Under dim light, the automatically selected ISO setting (usually 800) will produce somewhat grainy pictures, and the camera tends to jump to high ISO setting easily. It can be easily fixed by manual setting, or use any free (like Paint.NET) or expensive (like Photoshop) softwares.
- Other Thoughts: My laptop can read SDHC cards but not my desktop (with an older card reader). However, the Vista x64 the latter runs recognizes this camera (with USB cable, included) immediately so there is no need for an extra reader. This camera fits into any pocket I have, and my favorite use of it now is its video function so I can show our baby's video to family living far away. I did not yet install any of the software Canon provided so I cannot comment on them. I tend to limit software installation anyway.
Great for a point and shoot
- Pros: Fast startup; I can whip out the camera and get the shot I want. Auto mode; if I don't want to mess around with different functions the auto mode actually does a good job (sometimes pics are a bit over-exposed but overall it does well). Small size; fits in a small purse or front shirt pocket. User-friendly; I find Canon camera menus easy to follow.
- Cons: As everyone else keeps pointing out the cheap plastic cover for the battery and memory disc slot is the biggest con. It is really flimsy compared to the rest of the body and it will probably be the first thing to fail/fall off/break. Also the little plastic cover for the USB cable is awkward because it doesn't extend out fully and is also cheap.
- Other Thoughts: My previous Canon (PowerShot A520) still works but it was getting old. One of the first things to "go" was the lens cover. The spring failed extending and retracting the lens cover and eventually I ended up just ripping off the whole lens cover gismo (I had an exposed lens). I have noticed with other Canons (point-and-shoots specifically) owned by friends that the lens cover commonly fails. I think if Canon put a little more time and research into it they could come up with a better system. Granted I owned my A520 for almost 5 years without any big problems, I guess a lens cover isn't a big issue.
| General |
| Brand |
Canon |
| Series |
PowerShot SD Series |
| Model |
PowerShot SD1200 IS |
| Color |
Dark Gray |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
3.48" x 2.16" x 0.86" |
| Weight |
Approx. 4.23 oz./120g (camera body only) |
| Type |
Ultra-Compact |
| Image Sensor |
| Image Sensor |
1/2.3" CCD |
| Gross Pixels |
10.3 MP |
| Effective Pixels |
10.0 MP |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical Image Stabilizer System |
| Lens |
| Optical Zoom |
3X |
| Digital Zoom |
4X |
| Focal Length |
6.2-18.6mm f/2.8-4.9 (35mm film equivalent: 35-105mm) |
| Aperture |
f/2.8-4.9 |
| Shutter |
| Shutter Speed |
15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec. |
| Self-timer |
Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Face Detection Self-timer |
| Focus |
| Auto Focus |
TTL Autofocus |
| Normal Focus Range |
1.0 ft./30cm-infinity (W) |
| Macro Focus Range |
1.2 in.-1.6 ft./3-50cm (W), 1-1.6 ft./30-50cm (T)
Digital Macro: 1.2-3.9 in./3-10cm (W) |
| Flash |
| Flash Mode |
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro |
| Flash Range |
1-14 ft./30cm-4.2m (W), 1-7.9 ft./30cm-2.4m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) |
| Exposure |
| Exposure Control |
Program AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock |
| Exposure Compensation |
-2 EV to +2 EV in increments of 1/3 EV |
| Metering System |
Evaluative*, Center-weighted average, Spot**
* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
** Metering frame is fixed to the center |
| Sensitivity |
Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) |
| White Balance |
| White Balance |
Auto,* Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
* Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF |
| Viewfinder & Monitor |
| Viewfinder |
Real-image optical zoom viewfinder |
| LCD |
2.5" 230K |
| Functions |
| Continuous Drive |
Approx. 1.4 fps |
| Tripod Mount |
Supported |
| Shooting Modes |
Auto, Program, Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Digital Macro, Long Shutter, Movie |
| Color Mode |
My Colors
Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Custom |
| Playback |
Still Image: Single, Magnification (approx. 2x-10x), Jump, Auto Rotate, Rotate, Resume, Transition Effects, Histogram, Overexposure Warning, Index (9 thumbnails), Slide Show, Red-eye Correction, Resize, Image Inspection Tool, i-Contrast
Movie: Normal Playback, Special Playback, Auto Rotate, Resume |
| Movie |
| Movie Format |
AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural)) |
| Movie Recording |
640 x 480 @ 30 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps
Available up to 4GB or 60 min. per clip |
| Max. Recording Resolution |
640 x 480 |
| Recording Media |
| File Formats |
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1 |
| Storage Media |
SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC+ / HC MMC+ Card |
| Interface |
| USB |
Yes |
| A/V Out |
Yes |
| Battery |
| Battery |
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-6L |
| Feature |
| Features |
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations.
DIGIC 4 Image Processor has evolved Face Detection Technology that tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-timer. |
Introduction
Have all the fun you want with Canon’s ultra-compact, durable and powerful digital camera - the PowerShot SD1200 IS! Its 10.0-megapixels of imaging power lets you create incredible quality and photos of family and friends. Use the 3x optical zoom to get closer to your subject and count on optical image stabilization to ensure sharp images even when you’re following the action. The stunning 2.5-inch PureColor II LCD lets you see your image as the camera sees it – enabling you to catch the perfect moment.
Canon’s exclusive DIGIC 4 image processor takes most of the guesswork and luck out of getting a good picture; it keeps every face looking the best! It also offers faster, more accurate noise reduction at higher ISO speeds, and incorporates iSAPS technology to improve image focus and color balance. The New Face Self-Timer allows you to get into the picture with the camera waiting until it recognizes an additional face before taking the shot.
Red-eye can be eliminated automatically or manually within the camera. Smart AUTO intelligently lets you capture the best shots easily by selecting the proper settings automatically for your photos from the 18 predefined shooting situations. Capture the special moments in your life with the PowerShot SD1200!
Highlights
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10.0 Megapixel Image Sensor
The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS features an amazing 10.0 megapixel effective CCD to provide profound image detail with unparalleled richness and depth, and the ultimate flexibility in enlarging and cropping shots.
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3X Optical Zoom
The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS' 3X optical zoom lens brings far-away objects up close for exceptionally sharp, clear images. A total of 12X zoom is available with the camera's 4X digital zoom capability.
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DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Canon’s state-of-the-art DIGIC 4 image processor increases the speed and performance of the PowerShot SD1200 IS, and enables other advanced features such as Face Detection, Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction for greater flexibility.
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Stunning 2.5" PureColor LCD II
The Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS features a stunning 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II monitor for exceptional picture brightness and clarity whether setting up your shot or playing it back. A color filter in the LCD screen dramatically enhances the color, resolution and contrast and allows for wider viewing angles. The screen also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.
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Image Stabilizer
Canon Optical Image Stabilizer technology ensures awesome-steady shooting with phenomenal picture clarity even when you are in motion.
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PictBridge Support
PictBridge technology makes photograph printing easier than ever. Simply connect your Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS to any PictBridge-compatible printer, select your image and print settings and start printing.
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Quick Specs
| Brand | Canon |
| Color | Gray |
| Series | PowerShot SD Series |
| Type | Ultra-Compact |
| LCD | 2.5" |
| Optical Zoom | 3X |
| Digital Zoom | 4X |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| Image Stabilization | Optical Image Stabilizer |
| Storage Media | SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC+ / HC MMC+ Card |
| Tripod Mount | Supported |
| A/V Out | Yes |
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1x Winner of Customer Choice Award - Point & Shoot
Reviewed By: Ap0stle on 4/6/2009
Tech Level: somewhat high - Ownership: more than 1 year
