Customer Reviews
Absolutely love this camera! 
2008-07-14
I moved from an older Kodak Easyshare camera to this awesome camera. It takes amazing pictures no matter what, and has a setting for almost everything (you just have to take the time to figure out how to use all of the different settings). It is a perfect size to carry with my in my pocket and seriously always takes good pictures- even if it is an action shot. Sometimes it does seem like there is a little bit of a delay when taking a picture, but that really doesn't bother me at all because its worth it for the great pictures. The only slight problem I have had is getting my pictures to my photo editing application on my computer (I have a Macbook so I'm sure it would be fine on Windows), but I eventually figured it out- it's just kind of annoying. But besides that, this is by far one of the best cameras on the market for a GREAT price- I am thrilled to have it and definitely could not go back to any other type of camera. Canon is the best!
Lens Error within 3 Weeks 
2008-07-13
This was a great camera--until it stopped working completely within 3 weeks. There was no 'incident' or warning... but half an hour after making some movies, I went to turn the camera on and I got the message "Lens Error, Restart Camera." I've tried everything, and I can't even retrieve the photos onto my computer.
So even though I expect Canon to replace this camera, since I bought it for a trip and can't take any photos, I am really bummed that it stopped working. I think they must have been using a cheaper manufacturing process, and we are all paying for it. I've used Canon products for years, and I support the company... but I strongly recommend getting a more reliable camera than this one.
The lens error problem is for real.... 
2008-07-12
I got this camera for my daughter (in pink of course) in mid-April. She loves it (size, pictures, etc.) but after less than three months it will only flash "lense error, restart" when it's turned on. Too late to return to Amazon. :( On the bright side, a trip to Canon's website support section got me through to a Repair Request Confirmation. Hopefully, this will just cost me postage to Elk Grove Village, IL.
Suspiciously, Canon doesn't list this model on their repair request input screen... makes you wonder if they're trying to discourage the onslaught of these that they're getting back for repair.
Here's hoping Canon will stand behind this little jewel. If I had it to do over I'd think twice....
FINALLY! 2008-07-11
i have always been a canon user until i got these rave reviews about the samsung NV10 so i bought it. i did not like that i could not just point and shoot a good pic. i had always had to play with it for a while (i know this is not a review for NV10) but with that being said once i decided to back to canon and see what the SD1100 was about...i had NO regrets! this camera takes AMAZING pics! with very little navigation too! the macro option is really cool too!
it did have an screen error message after a week and half of using it but that is the AMAZING thing about AMAZON, returned it and they sent me a new one...just like that!
if i could give more stars i would! i am inspired to take pictures again!!
Canon Powershot 
2008-07-10
Takes very clear photos. The directions are somewhat confusing for a novice photographer- choosing and switching to the various scenes is difficult. The automatic setting works well, though!
So easy to use 2008-07-18
I love my little Canon. It took minutes to start taking beutiful pictures. I would recommend it to everyone. The price was a huge savings from the stores.
Watch how Amazon ships this if you don't want a broken camera 2008-07-18
I ordered the Canon SD100 camera and I couldn't wait to get it.
I was inside my house, when I heard a loud THUD on my porch. I go out to find the Amazon box with my camera, thrown on my porch. I caught up with the postman and returned it--refused it, since I don't want a camera that's been dropped and thrown around. The mailman said that since there was no "fragile" sticker or insurance, the box will get thrown around.
I have not yet received a response from customer service, but I hope that they will properly credit my account.
I'm sure it's a nice camera, but if Amazon does a careless shipping job and the camera were to malfunction, what good is it? Granted, there's no guarantee of what's happened to a camera before you buy it, but this one was easily prevented. Maybe Amazon should stick to books.
And I'm disappointed because I always trusted Amazon and because I still don't have my camera.
If there's a happy ending, I'll update.
If you order this, watch how it's shipped to you.
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Update: talked to customer service, and a new camera is being shipped, not by USPS. I should receive it next week, and hopefully all will be well. I'm really looking forward to getting this camera.
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Fabulous Camera 2008-07-17
Just back from week long vacation with my new Canon PowerShot SD1100 digital camera. It was so incredibly easy to use and took amazing pictures. I highly recommend this camera without a single reservation!
MD from Cary, NC
good camera with short battery life 
2008-07-15
The camera is great, the small size makes it easy to carry it around. Pictures are of good quality. The indoor shooting is too good to compare with my old Sony. My only problem is the battery life is too short. Hope it's just mine. It barely worked for me for a 2-day trip, and we didn't use the flash light a lot. I consider that unacceptable.
bad delivery, nice camera 2008-07-15
My delivery from Amazon was fast at the best price anywhere, but the battery and memory card packages were flopping around in the box because it was inadequately packed and the corner was crushed -- luckily the camera seems to be ok.
Let me jump ahead of myself to alert you: ***if the screen goes black when you turn the camera vertically, put your hand up to your ear and remove your polarized sunglasses!!!***
The (reddish) brown is butt-ugly but reduces glare from around the viewfinder. The plastic doors are unimpressive, I hope they hold up. The buttons are simply arranged and well thought-out among monitor displays, menus, and functions. I wish the lens started out with a wider angle. The body size is nice and small, smaller than I expected from the product photo. Startup, shutter reponse, and recovery are still too slow. Movies are easy to shoot.
Special-feature-wise you can easily set up color accent, color swap, sepia, dark or light skin tones and get obvious results. Other custom color settings changes are barely noticable. Stitching pictures that overlap in any way can be done in their verrrrry slooooow software. I often need to take two shots with different readings because the meter can't manage sky detail and shade detail in a single shot. The manual needs an index.
