Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)

This is my third digital camera and by far the most compact and easiest to use of all my previous cameras -- including the point and shoot box cameras of my youth as well as more advanced SLR cameras with interchangeable lenses and the two earlier digital cameras. The instructions are detailed but understandable It actually does fit in a shirt pocket since it is no bigger than a deck of playing cards. I particularly like its battery pack with supplied charger.

I purchased this camera based on the positive reviews it and other similar Canons have received on this and many other websites, and because I have several friends who own either an SD1000 or SD750. We also use the SD750 at my office for structural inspections and it's a great camera. It's been several years since I've purchased a camera - our old Sony Cybershot has been a very good one, but at 3.2MP it's not going to cut it anymore. When it comes to electronics, I've always been a Sony person in the past, so I was a little skeptical at first. But the reviews don't lie, and this camera has lived up to it's good name thus far.

I'm not a photographer. I just want to be able to pick up a camera and take quality pictures of my family whenever it's convenient, and the SD1000 has been a great purchase. I had a hard time deciding between the SD750 and SD1000 - it looks like the only difference is the size of the LCD screen (the 750 has a 3" screen but no viewfinder, and is slightly larger overall)- but I went with the 1000 because I wanted a viewfinder. Our last camera's LCD screen cracked in the middle of a Disney World trip, but we were still able to take photos by looking through the viewfinder.

Overall, I highly reccomend this camera for anyone who wants to take great photos without a lot of fuss.

i own a more expensive, higher mp powershot which is fantastic. i bougth this one for my 15-year-old granddaughter who is a great photographer. she is in love with the camera, the quality of the photos, the size, the features - she just loves it! i was quite pleased with the price.

Item was delivered on time and camera is excellent. I would highly recommend the product.

I purchased this camera based on the positive reviews. After minimal use the lens cover became stuck. I examined it carefully for damage (none noted, not surprising given the camera was kept in the box most of the time) and packed it carefully and sent to Canon for warranty repair. They claimed I damaged the camera and refused to honor the warranty. I strongly believe Canon did not deal with me in good faith. I will not purchase Canon products in the future.