Canon powershot SD1100 IS. Is it a good camera?

Question

first of all, I do not want an SLR. I am only 13, just starting to get into photography, and want a camera for everday use. An SLR would not be the camera I would lug to school on the last day to take pictures of my friends.

The camera I am looking at is the Canon powershot SD1100 IS. Do any of you own these? Is it a good camera for me? I want something that takes pictures instantly. not where I click and have to wait 2 seconds for the picture to actually take. Something that would be good for taking a picture of lightning, for example.

Answer 1

I don't have any experience with this particular model, but from past experiences - Canon does make a very good camera.  You almost can't go wrong buying a Canon.  I bought a Sony digital camera, but it's currently having issues - if I have to buy another one, I'm looking at buying a Canon Powershot SD750.

Anyway - my advice would be, that yes - it should be a very good, very dependable camera for you.

Answer 2

I haven't used that particular model, but I have used plenty of Canon products including the SD600 which is similar. Canon uses high quality lenses and makes an excellent product. I think you would like it a lot.

The A series are a little bigger, but offer more manual controls if you have an interest in photography. The SD series are very nice point and shoots if that is all you intend to do.

Answer 3

Canon Elphs are very good cameras.  But let me tell you their one big failing.  Their controls are not very intuitive.  To change any shooting settings involves pushing several buttons and going through menus, and those menus are all symbols.  You WILL have to read the manual to understand them.

In that respect, I prefer the Sony Cybershot DSC-W models.  they have a dial, and the display shows you symbols and words of what the dial is choosing.  It's much easier.  I haven't had to open the manual yet.