| A | is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras. |
| B | means they are good, with some standout features. |
| C | means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth. |
| D & F | mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs. |
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- 21st of 27 in Powershot
- 31st of 82 in Canon
- 22nd of 107 in $200 - $300
- 4 out of 5
Neither excellent nor bad, perfect for beginners who want to learn about digital photography
(Paul - 1/10/09)This camera is a good compromise for beginners who don't want full automatic cameras although Canon added a full auto mode on this particular model. It's easy to use yet one can set manual mode to control everything like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance etc. Perfect to learn how to handle a digital camera. I've shot over 1000 photos and videos in Thailand, England, France, indoor and outdoor and I haven't been disappointed so far. IS is quite effective, flash is good. It's got all I wanted, that's standard AA batteries so you never run out of batteries if you carry a couple extra sets in your pocket, a view finder maybe old fashioned but so convenient to either save battery life or use in very sunny places. It's fast, probably one of the fastest cameras for this price range. The solid aspect of this camera makes you feel confortable holding it. That's it, for those who can't afford the new SX1 IS, here's the next best choice ;)
