Canon SD800 IS

Author's Rating:

Pros: Size, low light performance, flexibility, wide zoom range, easy point-and-shoot operation

Cons: Almost no warning on low battery

Author's Review
I wanted a compact camera with good optics, good zoom capability, wide angle capability and a good reputation for reliability, but still affordable. I bought my camera through ebay and am really happy with it. It can be as simple as point and shoot or as complex as controlling zoom, scene-dependent color enhancement or precise focus and exposure control. All this in a little package that you can fit in your pocket. One feature that I wasn't expecting, that I really like, is the slide show with TV output. My mother, who is losing her vision, can still enjoy the pictures I take when I plug the video cable into her TV. I'm also really impressed with the low light performance of the camera. That's part of what makes this little silver package a lot of fun to use.