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Review: CanonPowerShot A1100 IS Digital Camera
By Irv Haas - The Review Guru
I
f you are in the market for a small but powerful
digital camera that’s value priced, look no further
than the Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Digital
Camera.
This camera demonstrates how far camera
technology has come in both features and pricing.
This camera is a 12.1 megapixel (MP) compact
camera that measures only 3.8“ (w) x 2.5” (h) x 1.2”
(d). Pricing is as low as $120 or as much as $150
depending on where you shop. The average price is
around $130.
Basic Features
The MP resolution of 12.1 is amazing for a camera
this small. Of course, this is not an important
concern for most enthusiasts unless you are into
making large prints.
The LCD screen size of 2.5” is huge for a camera of
this size. You won’t have any problems viewing your
images on this screen. The down side of all this is
that for such a large screen, the control buttons are
unusually small, especially for someone with big
ngers.
This camera uses a 4X optical zoom. However when
coupled with Canons sharp lens, you get extremely
crisp images.
This Canon uses 2 standard AA batteries found
everywhere. This is better than cameras from
other manufacturers that use their own proprietary
batteries
Memory
Like most digital camera, the A1100 IS uses memory
cards to store photos. This Canon uses the standard
SD cards or the newer SDHC (High Capacity)
cards for storing photos. The A1100 IS comes
with a 128MB card that will yield up to 39 photos
depending on resolution.
To be practical, however, you should use a larger
card. With a 2GB SD card, you can expect up to 626
photos on one 2GB card. With a larger capacity 8GB
SD card, your number could go up to 2505.
Technology Features
Canon has provided a lot of technology into the
A1100 IS. Check out some of these Intelligent Auto
Mode features to prevent shooting errors:
Cannons DIGIC 4 imaging processor and 
ISAPS Technology provides improved
picture quality, fast processing speed and
accurate autofocus, auto exposure, auto red-
eye correction and white balance.
Optical Image Stabilization (common on
many cameras these days!) reduces motion
blur on your subjects.
Face detection technology  to automatically
set the focus, exposure and ash for
improved portraits. Includes Face detection
self-timer.
Continuous Shooting Mode  captures up to
2 shots per second for fast-action shots.
Shooting modes  includes portrait,
landscape, foliage, sunset, snow, beach,
reworks, aquarium indoor, kids and pets,
night snapshot and movie.