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Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS Light Gray 10.0 MP 2.5" 230K LCD 3X Optical Zoom Digital Camera

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Excellent Quality for the Price

5 out of 5 eggs
Its the Perfect Affordable Camera for this HD generation. Quality of Photos are Excellent and Video quality is Better than ...
— Dylan 12/21/2009

Nice camera

5 out of 5 eggs
Well made. Compact. Has viewfinder. Makes beautiful pictures. Cheap SD memory. No software necessary to upload pics to Win ...
— gt 5/4/2009


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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!

  • newegg 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.
  • newegg 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 whem added to the camera's 4X digital zoom capability.
  • newegg 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.
  • newegg 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.
  • newegg Image Stabilizer Canon Optical Image Stabilizer technology ensures awesome-steady shooting with phenomenal picture clarity even when you are in motion.
  • newegg 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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General

Brand
Canon
Series
PowerShot SD Series
Model
PowerShot SD1200 IS
Color
Light 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
Resolution
3648 x 2736
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

Focus Type
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

Recording System

File Formats
Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1
Storage Media
SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC+ / HC MMC+ Card

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

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.

Manufacturer Warranty

Parts
1 year limited
Labor
1 year limited

Customer Reviews of the Canon USA PowerShot SD1200 IS

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  • Hudro1977
  • 1/28/2010 9:41:21 AM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

3 out of 5 eggsNot that good

Pros: Price
Compact
Picture Quality
Ease of use

Cons: Cheap material used

Other Thoughts: This is the 7th point-and-shoot Canon I purchase. I bought this one for my folks since it is easy to use. I also have a SX200, a SD790, and recently bought a Rebel XSi.. Every time I upgrade the quality of the camera decreases. It seems in the effort to cut prices, Canon is obligated to cut corners. My SD790 lens got stuck and is very flimsy. The rebel XT that I had in the past seems of better quality as well, though the technical specs are far inferior than the XSi...
This is a good camera for the price though...

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  • N/A
  • 1/25/2010 1:53:42 PM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat Low
  • Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggs

Pros: Very satisfied. Would recommend it highly.

Cons: none

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  • Dylan
  • 12/21/2009 6:49:10 AM
  • Tech Level: Average
  • Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsExcellent Quality for the Price

Pros: Its the Perfect Affordable Camera for this HD generation. Quality of Photos are Excellent and Video quality is Better than my Three Year Old Sony Digital Camcorder.

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: Could have come with a Case. Received Order in Two Days! Go Newegg!

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  • 10/2/2009 8:22:33 AM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

2 out of 5 eggsStep Down from Last Year

Pros: Clean pics for such a compact camera

Cons: Lens is noisy and slow to focus-- not only slower and more noisy than last years model, but the model previous to that as well. All though the layout is somewhat better, Canon has managed to make the already small thumb controls harder to use.

Other Thoughts: I upgraded from the 1100 because the camera was dropped on the lens and it broke. If I were to do it over, I would have looked to see if anyone still had the 1100's in stock. This new model is a disappointment.

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  • DPSturm
  • 9/21/2009 7:14:25 AM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
  • Verified Owner

4 out of 5 eggsPretty decent camera

Pros: takes good pics, i had no problem with low light, however low light is relative. in the backyard right after the sun dropped below the horizon, it took good pics.

Cons: the manual is only a quick start guide, the rest of the manual is on cd. the battery does not charge off USB.

Other Thoughts: dont do what i did and assume that it comes with everything, you need to purchase a memory card before any picture taking is done.

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  • N/A
  • 9/11/2009 8:36:27 AM
  • Tech Level: High
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month

5 out of 5 eggsGreat camera

Pros: Solid camera, good automatic mode but also nice level of customization allowed in the program mode. Viewfinder is nice as well. I have taken some great pictures with this camera in various modes. Image stabilization very good as well.

Cons: flash is slightly weak.

Other Thoughts: The camera's not perfect, but it's a really solid one. Great size and weight and great pictures!

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  • Spence
  • 9/10/2009 3:30:40 AM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

4 out of 5 eggsGood

Pros: Bought for my brother's birthday. Has a nice picture. Bland but smooth color. Good for going places and nicer playback.

Cons: As most other camera's of this price and level the zoom could be better.

Other Thoughts: He seems very pleased with the gift.

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  • Sean
  • 7/13/2009 10:03:22 AM
  • Tech Level: Average
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

3 out of 5 eggs

Pros: picture quality was good.

Cons: I was impressed with the techincal review on the advanced features of the product and bought this camera; but, this camera did not have a detailed product manual to use/learn to use the features.

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  • rogan
  • 7/6/2009 5:53:28 PM
  • Tech Level: Somewhat High
  • Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggsCanon PowerShot SD1200

Pros: Very easy to use; color is very good; automatic setting works very well; great size to slip into your pocket; quality of picture excellent for this size camera.

Cons: Noticeable delay between shots and flash recharge but not really too bad.

Other Thoughts: Have a DSL which is a bit too large to carry around all the time and wanted a real subcompact camera to carry around and took very good pictures. This filled my needs exactly.

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  • N/A
  • 6/26/2009 6:28:20 AM
  • Tech Level: Average
  • Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
  • Verified Owner

5 out of 5 eggs

Pros: I bought this camera as a wedding gift for my daughter and son-in-law. I own 2 canon digital cameras and love them. Have bought several othe canon cameras for gifts.
Camera is palm size. Has a rechargeable battery and charger. I gave it a 5 star rating because of past performance of canon cameras.

Cons: I did not find a media card in the camera or anywhere in the shipping container. I found that odd because all of the other canon cameras that I have purchased have had memory cards of some sort. The camera package looks like it had been opened before being boxed and shipped. Made me wonder if someone removed the memory chip prior to shipment.

Other Thoughts: I thought that I ordered a combo deal that included a case and a 4 gig memory card for the same price. I must have errored in placing the order and failed to hit the right button. At this point, Newegg has denied my request for the combo deal. Likely my mistake. So, if you find special offers, make sure that your order shows them!

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