Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera

The Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera may be your best bet for those picture-perfect memories. The Smart Auto mode makes it an easy choice even for the most amateur of users, as the camera can automatically pick from 18 predefined settings, to make sure you always get great shots. It features a 12.1-megapixel resolution, making each shot to take eligible for blowups while not sacrificing quality and detail. The 2.7-inch LCD, utilizing the PureColor System, is also the clearest you can get, and you can choose to use the wide-angle view, at 28mm, or the 4x optical zoom. It also comes with an optical image stabilizer, and allows you to shoot even in low light conditions using its low light mode.

Product Features and Specifications:

• The camera comes with a 28mm wide-angle lens and a 4x optical zoom;
• It features an optical image stabilizer and a Smart Auto function for automatic selection of the best mode;
• It comes with an LCD screen measuring 2.7 inches;
• It features a 12.1-megapixel resolution, making it perfect for printing large-sized images.

Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera Review:

The over three hundred customers who reviewed this digital camera gave it an average rating of 3.9 stars, with a 4.4-star rating for its build, 4.5 stars for its look and feel, 4.2 stars for quality, and 4.3 stars for its value for money. They liked how it came with a very clear screen that was very clear no matter what the viewing angle, and a very easy to use menu. It was also appreciated for being very handy, making it perfect for spontaneous shots, especially for frisky kids. One reviewer commended it for being well designed while not costing a lot. It was found to do a great job even in low light situations, and one user complimented it for the quick lag time between multiple shots.

In terms of negatives, some reviewers complained about the camera not coming with an eye viewfinder like earlier models. It also did not have the HD 720p movie mode that other models had; instead, it came with a 640 x 480 at fps movie mode. One user also pointed out that it did not come with an optical zoom for video recording, only digital zoom. It was also found not to come with a date features. Another reviewer complained slightly of needing to go through several levels of the menu to get to some of the functions, although he conceded that the automatic mode was good enough for most needs anyway. Another user noted that the battery life was a little shorter than expected, although he understood that that was a small trade-off for the small size of the camera.

For the price and the quality, this handy camera comes highly-recommended. Just make sure you bring some extra batteries when you take this camera out for a long time, as you would not want to miss important moments when you use up all the battery life.