Canon Powershot SD1100 IS Review
Posted on 03/25/2008
A Little Style, A Lot of Functionality
Review By Andrew Skinner
The Canon Powershot SD1100 IS is the latest in the manufacturer's well-regarded line of stylish ultracompacts. Take a look at our hands on review and see what this little shooter can do.
The sleek, ultracompact Canon Powershot SD1100 IS brags 8.3 mega-pixels of resolution and image stabilization (IS) technology. Canon is pushing the SD1100 not just as a camera, but as a fashion accessory.
The camera is available in five colors: "Rhythm & Blue," "Swing Silver," "Pink Melody," "Bohemian Brown," and "Golden Tone" (I thank Canon for not sending me "Pink Melody").
While the variety of color schemes might be a draw for younger crowds, the camera also comes with appealing technical features like enhanced face detection technology, motion detection technology, and a variety of useful shooting modes. All of this is available for just over $200.
Face Detection Technology: You Better Be All Smiles
The camera's integrated face-detection technology is designed to recognize people's faces in your photos and adjust white balance to enhance skin tones. It also has an option that tracks your subject's face so you do not lose them if they move around in the frame. When using this feature, I found it difficult to lock onto someone's face if they weren't smiling. I also noticed that this function didn't work as well if there was a large amount of backlighting, or if I wasn't directly in front of my subject. In my opinion, using the auto-focus assist beam is a superior method for setting the right focal length.
Macro Mode: Up-Close and Personal
I was extremely impressed with the Canon SD1100's macro focus mode, which allows users to take highly-detailed photos of small or up-close subjects. I took the photographs below at the same distance (two inches) from my shoe. See the difference in the shoe’s detail when taken in macro mode versus the blur when not. The macro feature is easy to access and use; it's a simple as changing modes on the camera.
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| Auto Mode | Macro Mode |
What most surprised me about the SD1100 was the quality of the camera's digital zoom. In the past, I have been vehemently against using the digital zoom in cameras because it is "fake zoom," a digitally manipulated blow-up of the image that breaks down the resolution of the photo and typically results in a loss of quality. This little wonder of a camera allows you to digitally zoom up to 12 times with minimal loss to resolution. In fact, at the greatest zoom, photos from this camera will print just fine at sizes up to 20 x 30 inches. This camera has changed my mind about using digital zoom in newer cameras.
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| Widest Angle Lens (38mm Equivalent) | 3x Optical Zoom (114mm Equivalent) | 12x Digital Zoom (456mm Equivalent) |
Motion Detection Technology: Not So Fast!
If you've ever tried to take a photo of a high-intensity sports game, hyperactive children, or precocious pets, then chances are you've ended up with a blurry, disappointing photo. Canon's motion detection technology is another attempt to eliminate this problem.
The SD1100's motion detection technology calculates your subject's movement and selects the optimal exposure and ISO settings in order to reduce blurring. I tested this feature by heading out to a busy street at dusk to see if it could clearly catch cars in lower light situations without a flash. The camera performed fairly well, but I found nothing to brag about. When using the AUTO ISO mode, the pictures still came out blurry. I switched the camera to HIGH ISO and the images were better, but not perfect. I had to pan with the subject slightly to make sure the focus mode captured the cars.
Canon's Shooting Modes Provide Artistic Accents
Utilizing the SD1100's "Color Accent" mode allows the user to choose a particular color to emphasize in the scene. The camera filters out all other colors, turning them black and white, so that only the color you selected comes through in the final photograph. While this is a very cool feature, users have to be careful that they aren't accidentally highlighting unwanted objects of their selected color. Anything with the selected color shade is highlighted. For example, if you were trying to isolate a red rose, you might also pick up the subtle reds in a person's skin tone as well.
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| Auto Mode | Color Accent Mode (Highlighting Red) |
The "Color Swap" mode allows users to swap one color for another by using the camera's digital view finder and selecting the two colors to interchange. While Canon’s website shows a photograph of little leaguers wearing blue jerseys seamlessly color swapped to display them in red jerseys, you may not get the same kind of flawless swaps they display. If the tones are not exactly the same across the photograph, you will not get an entirely accurate swap.
For instance, if a shadow is cast across a portion of the original color, it can create subtle differences in the color that won't be "swapped" with your new choice. If the colors are close in tone, like blues and grays, you might not see much of a difference in your photos. For best results, you should experiment with the way your scene is lit before taking the photo. While it's a handy feature to have in the SD1100 IS, truly accurate and advanced color swapping is probably best achieved with photo-editing software.
Conclusion
Overall, this pocket-sized camera does an excellent job. I've found that the camera is functional in different lighting environments and reacts quickly. The start-up time is nearly instantaneous, and even when operated under demanding conditions, the delay between shots is minimal. When I used this camera in a low-light situation (in auto mode), capturing a shot took less than three seconds. Photos taken at higher ISO settings (1600), where image noise can become a nuisance, were not overly grainy, and the image stabilization helps significantly in low light situations and when using longer zooms.
The Canon Powershot SD1100 IS keeps pace with the competition and is an excellent choice for a casual photographer interested in something with a little versatility and a little style.
Canon Powershot SD1100 IS Comments & Questions (write your own!)
I had high hopes that the SD1100 IS would supplant the SD1000 as our Editors' Choice, but the new version doesn't quite measure up. Although its images are better than those of almost all other cameras in its category, including the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 and the Fuji FinePix Z10fd, they fall short of those of the SD1000, which produces sharper image quality and has a wider wide-angle lens...
At about $250, the SD1100 IS isn't the cheapest point-and-shoot you can buy, but it's pretty much worth what you'll pay. My biggest gripe (and a minor one at that) is that flash shots are a bit dark and somewhat inconsistent. While I can't give the SD1100 IS our Editors' Choice over the SD1000, I will say that it's a capable camera that's sure to please snapshooters who don't need manual control or an extreme wide-angle lens.
Admittedly, it is a shame to add image stabilization while degrading the image quality! What is that about Canon???
(1) Speed: How fast I can take pictures of my kids.
(2) Movie mode: good sound, good movie mode.
Can you help? Any other camera I should consider? If 12 Mega Pixel an overkill? I am willing to go down to get my two desired features.
To the person who inquired about which to get, I would go to Flickr.com...
After reading for 2 weeks on a few in the CanonSD IS line, I finally just went to Flickr to see what other peoples photos of the few i was torn between. I seen which cameras had the best potential. It was so helpful and saved me from getting something i didnt want. Just go there and type in the brand and series....then browse through and see what the members shots look like. I suggest anything with a digital Macro ability....the shots ore so crystal clear they make your eyes hurt....crisp like Plasma TV baby! - Good Luck!! Oh and by the way, it seem the 870 has more positive reviews, far more then the 1100.....i wasn't as impressed with the 1100 shots. My choice is now down to 870 or the SX100 with the 10x zoom and ridiculous awesome images. WARNING - on Flickr, some use photoshop so the ultra amazing photos are possibly that....but still all and all, you will see a whole lot of raw untouched photos and at the end of the day, its not about buttons.. its about the final shot ....right?
Photos you can achieve without having to use a photo program each and every time right...
Once again, Good Luck on your search!
I've researched both of these cameras (I own the SD870 but gave it to my husband and was thinking about the SD1100). I think they are both so similar; you probably won't notice a huge difference.
They are both great cameras, but in the end it depends on personal; preference and how much you are willing to spend on a digital camera.
However, I can tell you the differences between the cameras specifications.
The 850 has a better lens in terms of focal length. It is both "wider" and "longer" at 35mm and 140mm versus the 1100 at 38 and 114mm
The 850 has a better (larger) viewfinder.
The 1100 has a slightly better computer that is perhaps useful if you like to take people pictures. While the 850 has face detection technology (who doesn't nowadays?) the 1100 adds automatic white balance to that part of the picture that contains the face that was detected to try to get facial colors to look more natural. Only time will tell whether it's just a gimmick or not since this camera is too new to know how well it works.
Good luck, and let me know if I can be of further help.
I think you will find the difference is in what they feel like in your hands. I suggest you go to a store and actually try to use them. Hold them and take a few pictures. Everyone's hand are different and you may find, as I did, that the 1100 is just not stable. It seems slippery or something almost like it is too small to hold. But that was my impression with my hands. You might find just the opposite. So go try them out knowing that they are both fine for point n shoot. Also check out the price difference if that matters.
I'd go that route.
I would agree with James on this. I tested the SD 1100 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and found the IS made a huge difference in low light settings. The digital zoom and other features are pretty nice too on this camera.
Andrew
Both cameras have the same CCD and almost the same number of pixels, so if image quality is better on the 1100 it is likely due to image stabilization.
An Optical Zoom is what is provided by the glass lens (the optics) and a digital zoom is done in electronics inside the camera. I find that most camera's digital zoom is not as good as what I can do in photoshop (or GIMP) so I never use the camera's digital zoom. If you want better close ups or better wide angles, then look for the appropriate optical zoom.
I would recommend spending the extra money and getting the 1100.
Canon PowerShot S5is, TX1
Kodak EasyShare Z712is, Z1085is
Casio Exilim EX-V7
Fuji Finepix S700
Sony DSC-H9, H7, and H5
it has a great zoom
great wide amgle leica lens
panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/...
and performs well in low light
KZ
Also, the Panasonic TZ5 is widely available in the USA at least via the internet sites (such as B & H photo).
None of the three cameras you list has a wide angle lens. The SD800is and SD870is do have 28mm wide angle lens.
Your three camera choices have flash guides of 11.4 ft. The SD800is and SD870is have flash guides of 13.1 ft
The SD800is and SD850is both have nice viewfinders useful for taking photos in bright sunshine. The others have LCD's not very good for seeing the image in bright sunshine.
None of these five cameras does well in low light non-flash photos. I don't know of any compact P&S digital cameras that do.
I'm sorry to have to tell you that I don't see how any of the three cameras you listed will meet any of the needs you have listed.
so which one is the best
sony
nikon or
cannon
please specify the model also
second ur requirement of 3 inch lcd deprives u from having view finder in the camera.
to strike balance between the conditions you have given is very difficult but i can list my priority recommendations for you
1. canon 850 IS
2. canon 1100 IS
3. canon 870 IS
Any information that you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
optical marco is where the lens is used to focus on the subject
digital marco is where the the computer hardware is used to enhance the image.
optical marco is the best for your kind of photography .the quality of the lens you use is the most important factor
the best quality lenses in digital cameras are made by leica these lenses are used in all panasonic cameras
panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/...
On flickr there are some photosets of jewelry by a lady called lonni
she uses a a panasonic tz3
flickr.com/photos/creations...
have owned a Canon S10 for a while, yes, a while, and hve been thoroughly happy with it. Now want a camera that uses AA batteries as mine are expensive and won't hold a charge for more than a pic or two any more. Want one that uses AA 's and hopefully rechargeable ones. Search sites aren't helping me a lot. Also would like one that notices blinks if possible. Saw a Nikon with that feature, but are more interrested in stabilization and red eye, etc. Not necessary for it to have video. I do use macro for flower shots etc.. My S10 is in perfect shape with all accessories and connections and bag.....I just don't want to buy more of those batteries. The two I bought originally have lasted till now....must be 5 yrs.. My camera would be in its case a great buy for anyone.
You can't go wrong with any of those cameras. I would go for the Sd790 or SD870 over the SD1100 since their pictures are slightly sharper.
Not to confuse you further you should also check out the SD950, the price has dropped some since Canon announced new cameras. It is a 12MP camera and the zoom is slightly longer than the SD790. The LCD screen is slightly smaller but quite adequate.
You can go to this site and compare cameras side by side.
imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP...
For comparisons I like the still-life shots at iso200 & 400.
The Sd1100 has a few more features but the sd1000 is a better camera overall AND it costs less!! This is one case where the older model is better than the newer one!
read this
lexar.com/dp/tips_lessons/d...
the sd870 has the following
* 3.8x (28mm) wide-angle lens with optical Image Stabilizer
* 8.0 Megapixels
* High ISO 1600 and Auto ISO Shift
* DIGIC III* with Noise Reduction technology and Face Detection AF/AE/FE
* Improved Red-Eye Correction in playback
* 3.0” PureColor LCD
* Digital Tele-Converter and Safety Zoom* for extra telephoto reach
* 17 shooting modes and My Colors photo effects
* Extensive movie options including VGA 30fps, Long Play and Time Lapse movie modes
Movie clips
• 640 x 480 @ 30fps
• 640 x 480 @ 30fps (Long play)
• 320 x 240 @ 30fps
• 160 x 120 @ 15fps (Compact mode
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but the tz5 has
* 9.1 million effective pixel / 10.7 million pixels total 1/2.33" CCD
* 10x (28-280mm equiv.) Leica DC Vario-Elmarit optical zoom
* MEGA OIS image stabilization
* 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios
* Venus IV Engine processor
* High Resolution (460,000 pixel) 3.0-inch LCD
* Movies up to 1280 x 720 pixels (HD) @ 30 fps
* 22 scene modes plus a 'clipboard' mode for travelers
Movie clips
• 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 640 x 480 pixels, 320 x 240 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps
• 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 848 x 480 pixels 30 fps, 10 fps
• HD （16:9 Aspect Ratio）: 1280x720 30fps, 15fp
As for color ... I don't think the sd1100 is available in multiple colors.
Of Course, you want to pick the camera with the features and performance that you are looking for, not because it comes in your favorite color - even if it is tempting.
I lost my last camera, a Kodak 712 IS. I'm looking for a step up. I loved that camera, however, the screen was not a good representation of the shots I was taking, pics sometimes came out grainy, and I could never find the right setting for taking pictures in a theatre. I'm a director and writer and like to moving shots of the shows I'm working on.
Here is what I'm looking for in a camera.
-at least 7 MPs
-2.5-3.5 LCD Screen with proper representation of of the shots I'm taking.
-a mode that will take action shots in a theatrical setting. (Flash is ok, but if I can do with out that would be awesome)
-Extended zoom. Z712 has 12X, I loved that, but would sacrifice a couple Xs for better quality over all.
-I've got big hands so the tiny pocket cameras don't really work for me.
-"Trying" not to spend over $250.
I'm looking at the:
Cannon SD1100
Cannon SX100 IS
Panasonic TZ5
Any thoughts? Feelings? Gut reactions?
You should possibly go to a store and look at the A series, they really are not that large. Another excellent choice is the Canon SX 100.
Amazon has the Transcend 2Gb Sd Card 150X for about $20 + $8 for shipping.
You will be pleased with the SD1100. Starting out I would set the manual mode on the camera to 400 iso and if the background is too dark on your indoor pictures just switch from the Auto mode to the manual mode. Another thing I think the "Face Detection AF Mode" is over rated, use the "Centered Weighted Mode". Focus the camera on your subject first, then compose the shot and press the button. This is how I set my wife's camera since she is not interested in anything other than pressing the button, and it works quite well for her. Read the camera manual and play around with the settings, especially in the Scene Mode. If camera lag is not an issue set the camera to "Super Fine", however your computer will be a little slow editing pictures because the files are so large.
I am looking for the best Digi-cam currently available in market(preferably easily avilable in India) for < 350 dollars(Camera + accesorries) and in ultra compact range. This would be my first Digital Camera.
My apologies if this isn't the right place to Post this .
I have no idea what camera's are available in India. You can never go wrong with a Canon. Other brands you need to pick and choose. If you don't buy cameras that have just been introduced there are bargains around. I recently picked up a Canon SD950 for $300 including shipping,
Why not do a google search for "best compact digital cameras 2008". Also search "digital camera reviews". This site has reviews available.
Thanks for replying. . I have done that but really confused because of the choice available. I have a some questions in mind which are the source of confusion . ..
What i have observed is that for a similar product Canon and Sony cost you more than other brands like Nikon and olympus. . .Do you think canon and sony are really worth it? Is there are real difference in the quality of Pics taken ?
Actually was intrested in Compact Models But they cannot be carried in the pocket..so decided for an ultra compact one. but i might have to sacrifice the Optical Zooming capacity which i think is very essential for good picture quality especially when you are trying to take photographs outside.
Also is an AA battery one better than LI battery? Is it only that AA is readily available or is thee any other specific reason like the numbe of Pics that can be taken without replacement etc . ..
Canon can charge more because overall their camera's take better pictures than the other brands. Some models of Sony and Nikon get good reviews, but you will get good pictures with Canon no matter which model you choose. I have read some of the glowing customer reviews of the Nikon S550 and most of them must have been written by company employees or first time users. I bought one to replace my wife's Canon A540, (6MP) that I broke. I thought it must be great, 5X zoom, 10MP, a Nikon lens and a great price. My wife used it at the grand daughters birthday party and was quite upset with the pictures, (and me). I was able to fix most of them in PhotoShop, but the end result was I had to buy her a compact Canon.
Since your budget is <$350, I suggest that you look at the SD950, 12MP, it takes great pictures and you can crop pictures to get what you want. The files are quite large so you need a fast computer to work with the pictures
I prefer AA batteries however I do not believe any of the sub-compacts use them because of size and weight. If you buy an extra battery only buy the manufacturers brand, the replacements can ruin a camera.
To summarize, if you want good quality pictures buy a Canon, if you want a lot of features and fuzzy pictures buy another brand.
While the optical zoom on the Canon SD1100 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) isn't the most you can get out of others, it is pretty standard for a compact camera. The digital zoom actually works very well (I personally tested the camera). You can see examples of the digital zoom in DCHQ's Hands-On review ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) of the camera.
I thought the camera was very capable for an ultra-compact, and had some very cool features. The IS features help tremendously in low light situations and the ISO 1600 setting will let more light without creating photos with an overt amount of "noise." Overall, the camera is perfect for casual photography and fits very nicely in a pocket. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
Have you made it to the Tucson Show yet?
the most important thing with art/object photography is the quality of the lens you use.
the panasonic lumix uses lecia lens which are the best for this type of work
here is link to some art photography
flickr.com/photos/tecwiz/23...
my choice would be the panasonic tz3 which has a 3 inch lcd screen .
panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/...
And if the you can't afford the XSI, previous models like the XT and XTi have dropped in price. If you're serious about your art photography, you could look in that direction.
Sorry, Steve, but I have to once again disagree with you that Leica is the "best for this type of work." It may be comparible in the SLR world, but in point and shoots, Canon and Nikon are clearly ahead. IMHO.
try the canon powershot sd750 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... )
The Canon 870 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) does look nice, but it does not come with the manual controls you are looking for. The 950 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) does come with the manual controls and a higher resolution at 12 MP.
That 12 MP can cause write speed issues and could slow down the interval between shots. You might be better off with a 8MP compact camera like the Canon SD1100 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). It has the manual features, the same LCD screen, and will run you almost $100 less.
Andrew
The battery life on these will be comprable. If you go with an optical viewfinder instead of using the LCD, you'll have an even longer battery life. Just an option.
Andrew
Either camera should be fine to last you a while. I still have a Canon SD230 that I purchased over 6 years ago.
Andrew
Thanks for the assist on that. I didn't think there would be much trouble with a faster card like that.
Andrew
imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP...
Canon releases upgrades once or twice a year. The SD950 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) was released in October of 2007. I would expect an upgrade at the 12MP or higher range to come out this fall or early next year. I'm not sure you want to wait that long though. Good luck.
Andrew
You can, however, get a ballpark idea by googling currency exchange and then taking the prices here and converting them to the currency you desire.
Also, in today's global world, you can buy online and get it shipped anywhere in the world. The only issue there, however, is the warranty coverage.
because if we calculate by Indian currency then approx $1 = 42 rupees
means max. 212 * 42 = 8904 Rupees.
Second thing is "Canon Powershot SD1100" not showing in www.Canon.in . what is the reason?
any warranty problem may be occurred in future after purchase.
Please give solution...
on Fuji FinePix S700 eBay provide this camera $119.95. but i m clicking on ebay it's giving error: "URL To long"
How to i can do purchasing.
As for the product not showing at Canon India, not surprising. It may be under another model number .... in fact, it's known as the IXUS 80 IS on the site.
If yes what would be d approximate price.....
In India, Digital IXUS 80 IS comes for Rs 12000 to Rs 13000.
Sorry we can't be that much help in this regard.
price $159 : india:Rs. 7800
For what you're going to be shooting at the track, you'll have several "hurdles" to clear (sorry, couldn't resist). First, there's shutter lag. Every point and shoot has it. Shutter delay is a way of life in digital cameras. But the good news is that the delay is lessening as the technology matures. And what's interesting is, that DSLRs dont' have a lag issue at all. Or, it's nearly non existent.
But there are ways to combat it.
1. Prefocus. Hold down the shutter half way to get a prefocus of the image you're shooting. When it changes, prefocus again. This will speed up your camera's performance during picture taking since it won't have to autofocus before it shoots the shot.
2. Use faster SD cards. Yes, there are faster cards and it does make a difference in writing the image file to the card. This is especially key if you're taking multiple or burst images.
3. Fresher batteries. Use alkalines at least. But I recommend using high energy batteries designed for digital photography. Varta is a good brand. They are usually sold in camera shops, are long lasting (because they are sold in small quantities) put out alot of energy.
4. Pan with the action. You can create some pretty cool shots by panning with your shot, focusing on your subject. This will create the effect of your subject in sharp contrast to the blurry background.
6. Stick with 100-400 ISO. Going higher will cause more noise/grain in your shots, particularly in darker settings.
Doing these, particularly prefocusing and panning with the action will cut your shutter lag by as much as 80%.
The other issue you will have is the focal length of the camera. Unless you're right on the edge of the track, and even then I don't think a 3x optical zoom is going to be sufficient for capturing a really good action shot from a distance.
If you want more performance without taking the DSLR leap, I'd be checking out superzooms like the Nikon P80, the Olympus SP570UZ, or the Canon S5IS.
I do not buy cameras very often. I have a Minolta 201 manual that I took great shots (Still do). I have a Sony DSCF717 for primarily detail and closeup shots of my business products. I have been using the Sony for track meets, but it is VERY bulky. I use it promiarily for distance and low light. I sometimes use the movie feature to get the mid-jump shot. I keep going towards extra features and into DLSR. You are right in I cannot make the DSLR leap! I do not think I will be happy with a pocket camera. The three were great recommendations and very similar. Is there one positive and negative feature that makes them standout from the rest?
The S5 is very similar. Sharp color pictures. A tad more compact than the SP570, but it has a much smaller zoom as well. The P80 gets great marks, so that's a possibility. Though I haven't used it yet, so I can't really comment.
Based on personal experience, I'd go with the Oympus.
I guess I should get a lens cap string for the Olympus though.
Sincerely,
CAH
Not good.
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I would like for these guys to work out as the price is right -- but so far my experience with them is extremely poor.
I would never use them and would never recommend them.
I have a Canon Powershot SD890IS that I bought in March of this year. It started giving me the lens error problem in late October, despite the fact I take care of it well. A tech from Canon quoted me $100 to $120 for the repair, which is more than half of what I paid for the camera originally. I asked the camera shop nearby my house and they gave me a similar quote. I looked online and saw good reviews for camerasandparts.com so i thought I should try them. I sent my camera to camerasandparts.com because the lens repair package was $89 (with a $10 coupon, i only paid $79) and they received my camera November 12th.
I emailed them November 18th because when I checked the status of my order on their website, it said the order was "on hold". When I emailed customer service, I got a response the same day saying that the technicians were waiting for a special order part to come in, and that my camera would be fixed and shipped by early the next week, which would have been November 23rd. I haven't got any word since then, despite emailing them repeatedly, as to the status of my order.
It's been 4 days shy of a month since they received my order and it's still "on hold" according to their website. It's now December 8th. I called them twice today during business hours, and got no response. When you call, the answering machine picks up and says to leave a message with your order number, etc and a technician will call you back when they can. At this point, I doubt that i'm going to get a response.
I haven't waited 3 months like Paul here above me, but I am definitely getting a bad feeling about all of this. All and all, if I don't get my camera back from them, I will have lost $200 for the camera, $79 for the repairs, and $8 or so for shipping with tracking. That's nearing $300 I probably lost, plus all this hassle I've dealt with and the inconvenience of not having a functional camera to use in over a month.
I finally got a call from a customer service representative today who was very friendly and helpful and assured me that Cameras And Parts was indeed a legitimate company. There were some other problems with my camera that occurred because of the lens error problem, but they hadn't contacted me to tell me that they were waiting for another special order part to come in, which they were actually replacing for no extra charge to begin with!
The internet can be a little sketchy sometimes, as you all know, and I was worried that I was being ripped off. So please do not consider my original comment to be a reasonable, accurate description of their service because all of that poured out of my mind at the spur of the moment. The man I spoke to is going out of his way now to make sure my camera is fixed today, tomorrow at the latest, and shipped out A.S.A.P. I don't like to be the difficult customer (I work in retail and i deal with plenty of irritating people) but my situation might have changed the way they take care of their customers in the future.
What else can I say? I love my camera and I wanted it back! And perhaps I was a little irrational for a while. I wish I remembered the name of the man who I spoke to because I would thank him personally right here.
I started getting concerned about there being a potential scam because of many of their reviews being similar or identical to others posted on different websites. Mike told me that they encourage happy customers to recommend camerasandparts.com on camera sites and message boards, and the reason many of the reviews look similar is because they just copied and pasted from another person who posted earlier on the same thread. That copying and pasting looks kind of suspicious to someone who is already a little worried about not hearing back about their camera, especially when the commenter has never made any posts before, and never posts again on the website.
Due to the holiday rush and the extra part being shipped from overseas, I will have to wait longer than I expected to get my camera back, but I'm not complaining. He told me the usual waiting period is 4-6 weeks, which the website did not mention at all, nor did the original customer service person I emailed. Mike gave me the option of getting a full refund and having my unrepaired camera sent right back to me, but I'm fine with waiting a bit longer to get it fixed.
If I had sent this camera to Canon, I would have spent at least $100 for the original lens repair thing, but they would end up charging me even more for the extra repair that was needed on top of that, and probably would not warranty the repair since they consider a lens error to be all my fault, not the fault of their product. Cameras and Parts is repairing the original lens error, special ordering another expensive part from overseas that was needed, rush shipping my camera back once it's done being fixed, and all for what I originally paid for the lens error package. I think that's a better deal than what Canon would offer me. And it was nice to talk to a real person on the phone who was friendly and understanding and wasn't just reading from a script.
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It seems that nearly everyone that deals with precision camera repair is upset to say the very least, you should really read some of the postings. I think the site we dealt with is not all that bad, maybe this is common in this type of business. To be quite honest, I think this place did such a good job on my camera and it was pretty quick and very reasonably priced. If they just communicated a little better, they would really be perfect. I noticed that direct phone number in the order email was different and once I got a live person there and once it was a voicemail, and they still took the two days to call back which I thought was a little long. From what the lady there told me, they get very busy and my guess is they are understaffed. As far as it being a scam though, don't worry about that as that's not the case. From what my friend told me, the company he's dealing with has zero communication and they won't even give him an eta on completion, that's ridiculous. Plus they're giving him an attitude each time he calls. With Cameras and Parts, they were actually polite for me and it seems that they did try to work with you and give you options or maybe an approximate eta. If they don't have a part that the camera also needs, I'm sure they can only try to do what they can. If it's not too much trouble, I hope you'll come back and post how the camera comes back, I guess I'd like to know as I had a nice experience and I've already recommended them to others. It would be nice to hear back.
I read some horror stories about that Precision Camera place before! Glad I didn't send my camera there.
I'll let you all know how my camera comes back.
I have the Canon SD1100 IS. I had it for a few months short of a year when the lens mechanism failed. The lens became stuck "out" which, of course, made the camera useless because every attempt to power it on was met with the "Lens Error" message and an automatic shut down just a few seconds later. I can't recall ever having dropped it; the failure actually happened while I was simply taking a picture.
I must have powered it on and off 6 dozen times in the minutes that followed. I tried a number of ways of forcing the lens back in (which came as a recommendation from others with the same problem)... Nothing worked. I put the camera aside and bought a Sony point and shoot a few weeks later.
So, today, whilst cleaning, I come across the old, broken Canon SD1100 IS. I decided to give it a final shot. For some reason, I held the lens and very delicately, I attempted to rotate it as I powered the camera on. The lens went back in, as if it had never been broken. I powered it off and on a few times to assure it wasn't a fluke. Thing seems to function like new, now. Time will tell if it's a permanent fix, I guess! Hope this helps someone with the same issue.
Thanks.
But back to those two cameras, check out this resource ( imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP... ). It takes pictures with each and you can compare them side by side. Doing so, I found that the SD1100 had a better macro range, but the LX2 took a more natural portrait with a flash. The focus of the LX2 was also a little sharper than the SD1100 making the colors leap off the image. And at ISO 800, the LX2 had far less noise in the image.
Based on this comparison, I say the LX2 is a better buy for still image quality.
for mountain pics you need a wide angle lens
for close up shots you need a long zoom 10x optical
for travel you need something that is light and strong.
my choice given these criteria is the panasonic tz3
flickr.com/photos/jof-man/2...
I am a big fan of Canon point and shoots over Nikons (I've used a couple different cameras from both companies). While the higher ISO is a huge help in lower lit shots, it will cause some graininess in your photos. This can be partially corrected with image software on your computer though, so I don't see it as that big of a deal. I really think you need to choose which is more important to you though: the crisper shots or the better low light performance.
One way to battle the low light is forcing the flash on with either camera. The on-camera flash unit is going to be effective to about 15 ft and could help brighten your subjects up while hiking on the trails. It could be a way for you to go with the Canon SD1100 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and still get better shots in low light situations. Good luck and happy shooting.
Andrew
I believe this was answered in this question here ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). The answer was:
"I am a big fan of Canon point and shoots over Nikons (I've used a couple different cameras from both companies). While the higher ISO is a huge help in lower lit shots, it will cause some graininess in your photos. This can be partially corrected with image software on your computer though, so I don't see it as that big of a deal. I really think you need to choose which is more important to you though: the crisper shots or the better low light performance.
"One way to battle the low light is forcing the flash on with either camera. The on-camera flash unit is going to be effective to about 15 ft and could help brighten your subjects up while hiking on the trails. It could be a way for you to go with the Canon SD1100 IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) and still get better shots in low light situations. Good luck and happy shooting."
Andrew
This camera takes video at 30 frames per second. You will be able to make an image out of it through the video software you use on your computer. As for recording time, you have as much time as the memory capacity will let you. Good luck.
Andrew
for mountain pics you need a wide angle lens
for close up shots you need a long zoom 10x optical
for travel you need something that is light and strong.
my choice given these criteria is the panasonic tz3
it has a larger screen than the tz4 3 " instead of 2.5"
as to picture quality judge for yourself
flickr.com/photos/jof-man/2...
leica lens that are used in panasonic camera are considered to be a good lenses
as for them being the best i t is a matter of opinion
panasonic.co.uk/html/en_GB/...
Another option is to check out this resource ( imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP... ). It takes pictures with each and you can compare them side by side.
What that shows me is that even though they are very similar in design, that larger lens on the A590 equates to a sharper picture. Finally, when trying to make a final call, it may just come down to what camera feels good in your hand. Go to a local camera store and check both out side by side, holding them, feeling their center of gravity, the balance. How it sits in your hand. That usually sells me one way or the other.
And using several cards, rather than one large one gives you insurance. Any memory card can fail or become corrupted. And when you're on vacation the last thing you want is to lose the opportunity to take pictures until you can recover that media card with a software utility. If your card goes bad, swapping another one for it at that moment is of advantage so you can keep taking pics. Then, later when you're in front of your PC, you can use a utility like "F-Recovery" ( filerecoverytools.com/produ... ) to get back your pictures and recover your card. No need to lose the moment because you relied on one card one when several can solve that problem. At the very least, you want to get more than one of whatever card you settle on.
• US name: Canon PowerShot SD870 IS Digital ELPH
• European name: Canon Digital IXUS 860 IS
• Japanese name: IXY Digital 910 IS
The IXY-910IS Has a 3.8x Optical Zoom while the SD1100IS has only a 3x optical zoom
This is the main difference I can see with these two cameras, I would personally get the SD1100IS as I just purchased one for $279 CDN and I am very pleased with it. The main difference would be the price, the SD1100IS is about $100 cheaper, at that price you get the most bang for your buck.
This camera is awesome!
What do you think?
I usually do not enlarge above 8 x 10 and more likely 5 x 7.
Charles
Dear Brenda P --
First, I am new to this Q & A format. It would seem that I could hit a reply button and go to you directly. In any event, I want to thank you VERY MUCH for your quick and to the point answer. I want to ask you another question. I am now (so I thank) down to selecting between the Sony DSCW 170 and the Canon SD1 100 IS. They both slip easily into my pocket. They both have a view finder as well as the all but worthless "back screen," The Sony appears to have a better zoom, but the Canon is some $50.00 less expensive. Which of these two cameras would you recommend? I have had both Sony and Canon products and think both companies good at what they produce. So, it is a matter, I suppose, of features.
Again -- THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
Cheers -- Frank H
One thing you can try: go into the camera's shooting menu and look for the auto focus (AF) options. You should see 9-point or 1-point. Try setting it to whichever one it's not on. My thought is that one or the other might operate faster. The nine-point, obviously, chooses nine points of focus; one-point is center-weighted and chooses just one.
My method with cameras like this has become pushing down the button all the way, and doing a quick slide of the camera to the side a bit while holding the button, until it find something it can lock focus on. Provided there's something focus-able within the screen, it will, indeed, shoot just as quickly as you're expecting. But when it can't find anything is when this delay happens.
Any suggestions? they both seem the same but I heard the 1100 is slower on shutter speeds and I'm looking to take pics of those 'kodak' moments...lol If the startup is quick then I don't mind.
thanks in advance
Michelle
PS not many points offered b/c I don't have many to give out just yet :)
They're essentially the same camera with a few exceptions. Chief being that the SD1100 has optical image stabilization. A good feature to have these days. The SD1100 also has slightly more MP, but that's not really that much of an advantage at sizes below 11x14. In fact, it may even be a disadvantage as more MP on a small chip will invite more noise to the party in low light situations.
The speed of the lenses are essentially the same, though the SD1100 has a longer focal length. Shot to shot sshooting speed, the SD1000 does shoot a tad faster (1.3 fps vs. 1.7). But I'd gladly trade that .4 for image stabilization.
1) advanceed version
2) more mega pixel than 1000
3) excellent image stabilization
4)impressive indoor photos
5) nice movie mode
5)more margin cost
Part of the answer will depend on what you mean by a 'good zoom.' Most pocket cameras don't go above 3.5x or 4x or, at the most, 5x. Once you get above that you're dealing with larger cameras.
A few for you to look at that are still in the compact zone:
Olympus Stylus 1010 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ); a pretty new camera, so I don't know much about it, but the Olympus line has always had great image quality, and this cam has a 7x zoom! Reviews are looking good.
Olympus Stylus 840 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ); another good camera; I can vouch for this one being speedy with good image quality. 5x zoom.
Any of the Canon SD cameras (like the SD1100 ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ) will give you wonderful image quality (my personal favorite), plus really fast operation. But most of them are in the 3-4x zoom range.
1.canon sd 870
2.olympus stylus 1010
3.Panasonic TZ5
4.canon sd 890
and if u need overall good camera in good price then canon sd 1100 only .no other cam cn compare to it in its price..best for all..and best in all....above than ur imagination in 11500/- indian price....with 2 gb mem.card..
These cameras are fairly matched, but I believe the Canon comes out on top. Here's why:
1. Sensor. The SD1100 IS has a 8MP sensor compared to the W120's 7MP. While they both have the same (physically) sized sensor chip, the SD1100 IS will give you more photographic real estate to play with, without sacrificing too much image quality.
2. Dim light shooting. Despite having a higher ISO option (3200 vs 1600), the W120 is a much worse dim light performer than the SD1100 IS. The Canon also offers an adaptive "High ISO" mode that will set the proper light sensitivity based on current conditions.
3. Screen. The SD1100 IS's screen is the same size as the W120's, but double the resolution. This is very, very important in a digital camera.
4. User reviews. Just take a look at the majority opinion on each of these cameras and you'll see which is loved and which is hated. In the end, this is the best indicator possible.
Hope this helps!
I came across an interesting article today about how more mega pixels is not necessarily a good thing. According to Image Engineering ( 6mpixel.org/en/? ) – a company that does testing of digital cameras for photo magazines in Germany – the quality of digital pictures has steadily decreased since the state of the art was six megapixels back in 2004. And because they don’t have a “dog in this hunt,” they put forth a compelling argument for buying new digital cameras with less mega pixels and not more.
The argument is essentially this: CCD chips on point and shoot cameras a smaller and as such, fitting in more pixels causes them to lose light sensivity. Sure, there’s more data on the chip, but the chip can’t absorb the light data and what it ends up with is a picture that has more noise than image quality. In addition, the more megapixels a camera has, the larger the lens it needs to provide the clarity it deserves and prevent diffraction due to a loss of detail with smaller apertures. But since we’re talking portable point and shoots here, those large lenses simply aren’t being made.
Finally, with larger mega pixels comes longer saving time due to their requires huge storage capacity, or more compression if not storing images in RAW format. The result is a noisier image and a dissatisfied camera user who thirsts for high quality and speed but fell into the trap of "more must mean better."
In the end, relying on a smaller MP that can balance all these needs may indeed be a better answer.
So, I would disagree that at Higher ISOs you'll get better performance.
The rest, I agree with.
Hence my comment about not losing "too much" image quality for the sake of the real estate gained.
But your expansion is helpful.
-Ben
The lens zoom cannot be used during video recording on the SD1100 IS. You need to set the zoom before you start shooting.
Hope this helps!
BTW - If you're happy with the answer you received, you can simply click on "Mark for best answer" bubble and it will place the question in the "Answered" category for all to see. Or, you can leave the question open for a little while longer and see what else gets posted.
Thanks for posting it and Good luck!
neither my choice would be the the panasonic tz5
the tz5, :
cameralabs.com/reviews/Pana...
The tools icon is the one next to the camera icon, it depicts a hammer and a spanner.
However, this only works if you can turn on your camera.
If the camera won't turn on at all, something else has gone wrong.
The memory card, for one, must have been corrupted. You can remove it and try turning on the camera, if it doesn't then the camera probably has to go for a service.
If it is a lens error, the problem will be different because the camera just would not work.
The only thing you can do is to take out the battery, wait for 5 minutes and re-insert the battery.
Press the on button and hopefully it returns to normal.
If the " lens error " message remains , you will have to contact Canon and arrange for it to be repaired, if it is under warranty.
You will find, however, that large file size could be a problem. So try to stick to short video clips.
I had checked out the Canon site and noted there were no drivers to help me. I don't know about downloading "the software" - what software? The memory card is a nice idea. I am not savvy with the use of memory cards - never used one so will need to learn how that would work.
But probably the easier way out is to reset the camera to factory default. As a shortcut, somebody used to suggest take out the battery, wait for a while and put it back.
I just wanted to know if to take closer pictures, should we use Macro mode (the flower button on keypad) or the 'Digital Macro Mode' in 'Func' mode settings? I tried both the options and both are giving almost the same output. But still wanted to know what's the difference & which one in recommended?
Also what's the meaning of 'Disp Overlay' and 'Auto Category' in Camera Menu settings??
SD790 is 10 megapixel 3 inches LCD cost @ $260
Which one should i buy? Thanks.
The argument is essentially this: CCD chips on point and shoot cameras a smaller and as such, fitting in more pixels causes them to lose light sensivity. Sure, there’s more data on the chip, but the chip can’t absorb the light data and what it ends up with is a picture that has more noise than image quality. In addition, the more megapixels a camera has, the larger the lens it needs to provide the clarity it deserves and prevent diffraction due to a loss of detail with smaller apertures. But since we’re talking portable point and shoots here, those large lenses simply aren’t being made.
Finally, with larger mega pixels comes longer saving time due to their requires huge storage capacity, or more compression if not storing images in RAW format. The result is a noisier image and a dissatisfied camera user who thirsts for high quality and speed but fell into the trap of "more must mean better."
In the end, relying on a smaller MP that can balance all these needs may indeed be a better answer.
In addition, that extra 1/2" LCD screen won't really show you alot more detail, but it will eat up your battery time.
Like Aditya, I say go with the SD1100.
Frankly, I htink you're better off with the SD1100IS ( digitalcamera-hq.com/digita... ). Cheaper, too.
Give me a separate charger anyday.
Thanks for your input...that's the way I was leaning. I do keep hearing from users that they like the Sony W series but the independent reviewers on various sites say that they aren't very good. W120 or W150 better than the canon??? I'm so confused!!!
digitalcamera-hq.com/digita...
I think it largely depends, but I would go with the SD1100IS. But my suggestion to you is,
for comparison, you may want to check out this resource ( imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP... ). It takes pictures with each (or similar) and you can compare them side by side.
Another tip is to go to Canon's website ( usa.canon.com/consumer/cont... ) and look for firmware updates. Download and install them.
My guess is, your white balance went out of whack.
Next, check out this resource ( imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP... ). It takes pictures with each and you can compare them side by side.
The bottom line though, is that with the exception of subtle differences (like a wider angle lens and a slightly faster max shutter speed on the 870), they are essentially the same camera because they're from the same SD line.
in day light both r same...
but in night sd 870 is best...........
and also more optical zoom.....but my advice is go for new one of canon brand like Canon Powershot SD790 IS...best in all.....
I like the price of this SD1100 IS. Is there any other camera I should be considering? I only need ~6 MP (anything more is rather a waste, but they all seem to be higher now-a-days). I think one of my largest criteria is actually size. I do literally want this to fit in my pocket. I would also enjoy a camera that can take good photos in low light, so good quality at high ISO would be great. I think some sort of image stabilization is a minimum for me.
I have used digitalcamera-hq.com as my reference for years, there are just so many options in the ultra-compact category now that I find it difficult to wade through the choices. Thanks for the input.
I find dSLR users tend to ask for something close to dSLR, such as manual controls, high power zoom, image stabilization, high ISOs etc and yet can be slipped into the pocket.
If this is the case for you, the list can be quite short.
Because opinions vary, sometimes even to the extend to be biased, the more you ask around, the more confused you will get.
So, with the help of DCHQ classified pages on cameras, go straight for what you want and the choice becomes less confusing.
Which ultra compact is going to take the best quality photos at high ISO. That is my main criteria.
The best you can go is probably ISO 400 with Fuji doing slightly better than others. see <a href="dpreview.com/reviews/fujifi... Fuji FinepixF31fd Review </a> and <a href="dpreview.com/reviews/canong... Canon G9 review </a>
This is a trade off when you go a step lower from dSLR to compact cameras.
Wait until you're ready to upgrade to a completely new camera in another year or so. By then, they'll be better and cheaper.
So, that leaves the SD and SX. Both are well ranked and rated. First thing I would do is go to the SD 790 IS Canon site ( usa.canon.com/consumer/cont... ). In the upper right hand corner you'll see a button for "choose the right product." Then, click on "product comparison." A popup window will let you compare up to three cameras for features. This will give you a chance to compare them side by side to see the differences, and more importantly, the similarities.
The SX has a larger zoom, two more MP than the SD1100 (which you won't really notice until after you reach a size beyond 8x10), and a faster shutter speed. But it's also slightly slower from shot to shot.
Next, check out this resource ( imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP... ). It takes pictures with each and you can compare them side by side.
The bottom line though, is that with the exception of the above subtle differences, they are essentially the same camera. But one thing. Don't get caught up in the "larger LCD screen is better" myth. Sure, you get a 1/2" larger screen, but you sacrifice battery power to run it. Power that's better used to take pictures.
"Slip your digital camera's memory card into one of the card slots , view the images on the color LCD, select the photos and the quantities you want to print and press the Print button - that's it! "
If you have Photosmart 735, it is " smart enough " to print your pictures using just the memory card, and the camera, which ever model, does not matter.
I guess I'll have to use the installer CD.
Prety disapointing... I was hoping my macbook would recognize the camra in a blink.... but it didn't.
Outside of that, why do you want to upgrade? If it's for more MP, consider that with 99.9% of your photos, you'll have snapshots and as such, you won't even see a difference.
The SD 1100IS (nor any other sub-compact P&S camera) will not improve your low light shots over the SD450. It is a limitation of the small image sensor size. The increase in pixels on the SD 1100 actually makes the light sensitivity worse if anything. (More pixels on the same size space means less light per pixel). If you are reasonably happy with the SD450, I would replace the battery and keep trucking. IMHO
If you don't mind using a flash in low light settings, you could get a hand held flash that triggers off the camera flash. Though getting the exposure level right can be tricky with those. On the plus side is being able to bounce the light off the ceiling and get a nice diffuse light that way.
Best of luck.
If you check dpreview on the camera, under the conclusion, it was reported that above ISO 200, the picture tends to be noisy/grainy, at base ISO, the built in noise reduction tend to blur out details ............ see <a href="dpreview.com/reviews/canons... this site </a>
On the other hand, most dSLR will do quite well at ISO 200, 400, or 800, including the entry level models.
For enlargements, dSLR produces better quality photos than most compacts. Chances of grainy or blurry pictures are less frequent because of the larger sensor size.
So if camera producing great prints is the criteria, you may wish to consider upgrading to a dSLR.
On the left hand side of this screen, you will find cameras classified under categories of popularity, price, size of sensor and so on. Click on the $150 - $200 price range and you can see all available cameras within your budget.
You may want to have more zoom power, for a change, in which case take a look at Canon SX110 IS with 10X zoom and image stabilization.
If you are more budget conscious, Fuji S700 or Fuji S1000 fd will serve your purpose quite well.
As more and more functions are added to the newer cameras, yesteryear models seem out of date and not worth buying a similar one as replacements.
You may not get professional qualities, if that's what you mean by ' Great Prints', but you will definitely find a lot of good choices, even at below $200 budget.
Postcard mode involves two steps in the setting. Step one selects the postcard mode :
Function > Recording Pixels > Post card
Step two sets the date to on/off :
Record Menu > Date off/on.
Date stamp is set to off by default and there is no way to remove the date once it is stamped on the picture.
Press down twice to get to the resolution menu (bottom of list)
Scroll right till you get to 2M Date Stamp (symbolized by a clock)
TY Julia!
PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH Body
Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-4L
Battery Charger CB-2LV
SD Memory Card SDC-32M
Wrist Strap WS-DC2
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
AV Cable AVC-DC300
The included SD card is only 32MB, which will only hold a few 8MP pictures. I'd buy a bigger SD card and a case, if you don't already have them.
As for zoom shooting in Alaska, Greenland, et al, the zoom is fair, but you can do better. Suggest you look at the Canon G9 or the Panasonic LX3.
A card reader is about $20 and will cause your sd card to be read as a drive on the PC. Then it's a simple drag and drop.
absent that, you could try reinstalling the drivers from the Canon website.
The lithium ion battery is more specific and you need to take it out of the camera, take down the number, NB4L, and look for the same type to buy, usually available in most camera shops.
If everything else fail, for one reason or another, go to eBay and search for a seller nearest to your home.
You can also buy it from Amazon.com such as <a href="amazon.com/TechFuel-Battery... this site </a>
It involves two steps in the setting. Step one selects the postcard mode :
Function > Recording Pixels > Post card
Step two sets the date to on/off :
Record Menu > Date off/on.
Date stamp is set to off by default and there is no way to remove the date once it is stamped on the picture.
30 points for best answer ; mimi
If just to replace it, there's tons on eBay. And you can still find it listed at pricegrabber.com.
As far as the lens mechanism, it's definitely not supposed to fail. If your camera is relatively new, please contact Canon asap since I'm sure you can get it replaced under warranty.
It happens a lot that certain camera lines will be 'known' for certain failures, for example the Kodaks were super-prone to lens failures for several years, now not so much. Part of the fun of buying digital (I'm being sarcastic, haha). If the problem is bad enough the manufacturers may issue recalls and such, but I haven't heard of anything regarding failures on this model. But like I said, take full advantage of your warranty if you can, because a lens failure isn't something that's easy (if even possible) to fix yourself.
1. Press the <FUNC./SET> button.
2. In the FUNC. menu, select [Exposure Compensation] and press the <MENU> button.
*The current setting is displayed.
3. Use the < or > button to select a shutter speed.
* The higher the value, the brighter the image and the lower the value, the darker the image.
* You can shoot right after selecting a value. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily.
* If you press the MENU button at this point, you will return to the Exposure Compensation setting screen.
4. Press the <FUNC./SET> button to return to the normal Rec. screen.
To Cancel the Long Shutter mode
While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the [FUNC.] menu, press the <MENU> button.
This is why "more MP is better" is nothing but a myth. You have to increase chip size if you're going to get more MP.
best answer / makes sense now. Great tip re memory card , thx mimi09