Comments on: Canon PowerShot SD960IS 12. 1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2. 8-inch LCD

By: James M. Kinloch

James M. Kinloch — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:18:07 +0000

I bought this camera to replace my SD1100IS, simply because this model shoots video in HD. I’m sort of a video fanatic when I travel or visit friends (much to their dismay) and my SD1100IS has always shot great quality videos with amazing sound. This new model definitely shoots superior photos and video due to it’s 12. 1 mega pixel capacity and I’m pleased with my purchase. However, a few things to note: 1. The SD960IS is slightly bigger and heavier then the SD1100IS. 2. The DS960IS shoots video in only . MOV format (quicktime), which I guess is necessary for HD quality (the camera comes with software that will allow you to export the . mov file to your computer to a . avi file, but you lose quality) 3. The DS960IS does NOT come with the midi HDMI cord and it must be purchased separately (about $45 for a genuine Canon cord) and 4. The only way to enjoy true HD video is to connect the camera to an HDTV via the HDMI cord (watching on your computer is not HD and unless you have a blu-ray burner on your computer, you’ll be storing videos on SD cards and using your camera as a player). My only complaint about all of the Canon ELPH cameras I’ve tried is light streaking; shooting video in bright sunlight, or at night, and you get streaks of lights from major light sources that show up as blue or purple lines in the video. All in all, I’m happy with the SD960IS, and for the price, the ability to shoot HD video is a plus. One last note, the “wide-angle” zoom is not like an SLR. The SD960IS starts at 28MM and zooms from there. A nice feature, but I was expecting the ability to wide-angle out from my shots.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: H. Swanepoel

H. Swanepoel — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:10:29 +0000

This is my second Powershot!! love it!! easy to use, lots of features, takes really beautiful pictures.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: M. Mullins

M. Mullins — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:27:46 +0000

I bought this camera for my girlfriend. I have many Canon products and stand behind them. It takes very nice and crisp pictures. A great point-and-shoot camera. Will be very impressed with the image quality.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Elaine Gambino

Elaine Gambino — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:45:19 +0000

Was very excited to purchase a 12. 1 megapixel camera at this price. Used the camera three days. Accidently erased 200 pictures on the second day and on the third day of my cruise the camera was stolen out of my stateroom on Norwegian Cruise Line’s Jewel ship. They were going to investigate and let us know what they found or didn’t find on the video tapes they were supposed to review of the hallway to our room. They promised they would thoroughly investigate and report back to us. They never did and didn’t seem to care that on our final day on the ship we had to leave without ever knowing what happened to our camera. Needless to say, I’ll never take an NCL cruise again, and suggest anyone concerned about the safety of their belongings do not use NCL either. I am considering re-purchasing this camera if and when I ever get the money again.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: E. B. Jensen

E. B. Jensen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:29:59 +0000

Love this Cannon camera, able to use battery pack from my last camera I dropped and broke, (loved it too).
Rating: 5 / 5