The Canon PowerShot A1100 IS is a brand new member of the popular PowerShot A-series range of compact digital cameras, which has conventionally offered a convincing combination of features and affordable price. The A1100 IS replaces the PowerShot A1000 IS model, offering a new 12.1 megapixel sensor, 4x/6x optical zoom lens with a focal length of 35-140mm and optical image stabilizer to help prevent blurred photos. The estimated price range is $199.99, £219.00 and €259.00.
The other features include 2.5/3.0-inch LCD screen with wide viewing angle and true optical viewfinder, new DIGIC 4 image processing engine, 18 shooting modes including the new Smart Auto and improved Easy modes with Scene Detection Technology for point-and-shoot operation, plus Face Detection and 30fps VGA movies with sound plus long play option. Face Select & Track, i-Contrast and Timer with Auto Red-Eye Correction technologies. It is powered by AA batteries for convenience and flexibility. The model is available in silver, grey, blue, pink and green.
“Canon has raised the IQ of the PowerShot A-Series with the introduction of increasingly clever new technologies,” remarked Rainer Fuehres, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging Europe. “The PowerShot A1100 IS and PowerShot A2100 IS are practical, easy-to-use models designed to give anyone outstanding results.” If you have never used a digital camera before, or you’re upgrading from a more basic model, reading the complete and fairly easy-to-follow manual before you start is a good idea. Unfortunately Canon have chosen to cut costs and only supply the full guidebook as a PDF on a CD, rather than in printed format. Not much use if you’re taking pictures and need to find out what a particular option does.
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