Canon Powershot A1100is Review

Just because the little A1100 from Canon is on the lower end of the digital camera scale doesn’t mean you should overlook it, as this small compact point and shoot features some pretty nifty stuff such as 12.1 megapixels which is really more than enough resolution in a digital camera, especially for a small compact camera that’s priced at just a tad over $100 from most online vendors.

Also in this tiny compact camera is a 2.5 inch LCD display that covers pretty much the entire back of the digital camera with a bright crisp and clear display that’s easy on the eyes and makes for easy shooting and reviewing of your photos – even in bright direct sunlight. If you’ve used an older digital camera before then I don’t have to explain to you that some of the older digital cameras really didn’t shine with this. But that’s been improved with the 2010 model of the Canon A1100is.

Lastly this tiny silver (or is it grey?) camera from Canon offers a 4x optical zoom lens with images stabilization for photographs that are sharp, and most importantly and thanks to the image stabilization – blur free.

This is a fantastic travel camera for march break or christmas, or for use on the upcoming summer holiday season due to the fact that this little point and shoot camera will run on AA batteries. Use of batteries, instead of a rechargeable battery means you won’t have to pack (or like me, forget) a charger. AA batteries  can be bought from almost anywhere in the world and are easy to find on your travels. And even if you have to, you can pack some AA batteries with you as they take up little room in your bag or suitcase.

Aside from the features I have already talked about with the Canon A1100is, theres more: Face dectection, with self timer allows you the photographer to get in the action or photo with your friends and family too as the face detection software  can be  used where the camera will wait for you to appear in the frame before triggering the shutter. Just set the camera on a tripod or shelf or table and join  your friends and family  in the photo as well. There’s no longer any reason you can’t be part of the memories as well just because you are the one with the camera.

Smart Auto settings make the Canon A1100is easy to use as you can set this small camera with a 4x zoom lens to do all the thinking for you in regards to camera settings, freeing you up to make great photographs and concentrate on the scenes before you. leave it to the little canon to worry about the settings as it will detect the lighting conditions in the scene and choose the best camera settings automatically.

The Canon A1100is has a suggested retail price of $199.00 but most vendors online offer a considerable discount with the camera usually being priced at about $125 or less. Check Amazon, Ritz, Adorama or B+H for the best price on the Canon A1100is