Canon PowerShot SD970IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD
- 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
- 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer
- HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
- New Active display technology for quickly switching between images during playback
- Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)
Photography User Product Description
Cool curves, powerful features and a fun way to operate the camera mark Canon’s PowerShot SD970 IS Digital ELPH. Amazing resolution and expanded editing options are yours with 12.1-megapixel and you can even create HD movies. Shooting is fun and easy with Smart Auto that makes all your shots better effortlessly, and there’s a user-friendly interface. And see how much fun it is to browse through your photos and even speed up image advance with a shake or tilt of the camera!… More >>
Canon PowerShot SD970IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD
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6:14 pm on November 4th, 2009
Ok, so all the intelligences bla bla bla icontrast, iblink, ilaugh, icry, iiiiiiiiiiiiii, and canon ends up making a camera with HD movies but don’t you dare move or breath while recording or god forbid zoom: You will end up with a bunch of crackling sounds that are some of the most irritating especially when you realize it ruined a once in a liftime moment: ? class graduation, birthday ……
I do not want a camera that goes to the moon !!!!! I just want one that does a good basic job while on earth !!!!!!!!
Rating: 1 / 5
7:45 pm on November 4th, 2009
I loved this camera for a year then the warranty expired and the lens stuck in the open position and it is not economical to fix. After doing some internet search for a solution I discovered this is a very common problem with dozens of Canon models, it is called error 811, there are entire websites devoted to just this problem. This camera is too expensive to only last a year, I have beautiful photos of the Italian coast, but I won’t be buying another Canon.
Rating: 1 / 5
9:30 pm on November 4th, 2009
The auto setting on this camera produces the worst results of any digital camera that I’ve ever handled. Out of ten shots POSSIBLY two will be in focus, and they are either over exposed or under exposed. I had gotten this as a replacement for my Nikon Coolpix; the Nikon was my third coolpix and the battery door had broken on every single one of them. The coolpix is also rather slow, so I thought that I’d give the newest Canon powershot a try. What a colossal waste of money! The camera has yet to produce ONE acceptable photo and I’ve shot over a thousand in all kinds of lighting situations. Maybe if a person has the time to use every special function to set up each and every shot they might get something decent out of it, but if you want a “point and shoot” camera that takes great photos on the auto setting, then avoid this one at all costs!
Rating: 2 / 5
10:04 pm on November 4th, 2009
I’ve had my SD970 for about 2 months and I’m reserved happy. The features are exceptional, great feel and look, excellent photo quality, easy to use and I would recommend the SD970 to anyone including the experts who wish to carry a pocket sized camera for those impromptu photo opportunities. That’s my happy interpretation. As for my reserved side, kind of pricey especially if you do not intend to use all the features (but Canon has a camera designed to suit your needs at a lower price). At the SD970 price a 10X digital zoom would of been nice and that pesky auto focus noise (what gives with that). Otherwise I am a happy photo opportunist and will upgrade in a few years (my last camera was a Canon SD900) hopefully with another Canon but who knows there are other companies that deserve another look?
Rating: 4 / 5
10:41 pm on November 4th, 2009
I did lots of research before making up my mind about which point and shoot to buy. Quality and portability were a must, and after reading hundreds of reviews I purchased the Canon Power Shot SD970IS. I loved how fast I received it. Amazon doesn’t play with its orders, but the magic ended as soon as I laid my hands on this little guy. It feels good, and operating it isn’t difficult at all, however, the white balance is off, it takes too long to shoot, causing you to miss the magic moments (not good when taking photos of your children) AND THE VIDEO REALLY SUCKS!!!!! As excited as I was of this purchase, I am returning it. Not the quality I expected from this camera.
Rating: 2 / 5