| | |  | 4x Optical Zoom & Up | Home » » » » Canon PowerShot SD970IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Silver) | | | | | | | Description: | | Powerful, stylish, innovative. With an accelerometer built right in, browsing through images is easier than ever (and lots of fun, too). Just give the camera a shake to advance one picture at a time, or tilt it to activate continuous image advance! One-year warranty. Model SD970IS. | | | Features: | |
• 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)
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 3.7 inches | | Product Width:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 2.2 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.4 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 2.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.25 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 65 reviews |
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Substantial Upgrade from the SD870IS and Minimal Learning CurveJun 06, 2010
MY REVIEW: I purchased the Canon SD970IS in June, 2010 to replace my Canon SD870IS which suffered from a failing display after four years of use. Beyond the screen failure, I was very satisfied with the SD870IS and opted to again purchase a Canon. The SD970IS is very similar to the SD870IS in manner of use - I mean, the buttons were identical to the older camera, utilized the same battery, same charger, etc. However, the SD970IS is a major upgrade over the camera it replaces - and I am VERY satisified with this purchase. The advantages of the SD970IS are numerous: display is bright and very crisp - like a high definition TV; zoom range is improved; the "Auto" scene mode selection is efficient; low-light, sunlight and other environmental conditions are handled much better with the 970s versus the 870; the camera is again substantially constructed (like the 870) "feels solid when held"; photo quality is sharp!
SOME SUGGESTIONS IF YOU PURCHASE THE 970: 12.1 megapixels require a fast memory card. Opt for a higher-end card with a high transfer rate (32MB/SEC) or higher (especially if you use the video option) - you won't regret that decision as it will prevent you from having to wait a second or two for the image to "write" to the card. I bought a SanDisk 32MB/Second 8 GIG high-transfer card for this camera and it works like a gem! Order an extra battery. Although battery life is good, a back-up battery is inexpensive and can easily be packed in the camera case. The wall charger that comes with the camera is slick and will charge the battery in about an hour. I also ordered a Koo case for under $10 -- and the case has firm padding and is built for rugged use and certainly will protect the camera. I will keep the camera in my old Sony Cybershot case for most excursions, though - as it's larger and I can easily store the entire support system for the camera, from charger to extra cards.
CONCLUSION: An outstanding camera for under $300. This camera is intuitive, well-built and takes great photos. For most people, this camera will meet and exceed their expectations for a higher-end point-and-shoot camera. Again, I am completely satisified with it and would recommend it to anyone.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
amazing quality, difficult to useApr 18, 2010
Quality exceeds imagination, however, it is this quality that makes shooting a little bit difficult, since you need to hold completely still.
However, good stuff for geeks
 pretty good camApr 03, 2010
i've had this cam for a while now..so far so good.takes good quality pictures...been exploring most of its features which i find handy..
2 things i don't like about this cam though are: 1) no viewfinder; 2) takes a while to focus that sometimes you end up missing the moment that you actually wanted to take pictures of...other than these, it's a keeper!
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Not ImpressedMar 28, 2010
I was very excited about getting this camera but have been disappointed with it ever since I first used it. This camera takes forever to focus and actually take the picture....takes away from the whole point and shoot aspect. From the time I press down the button, it usually takes 3-5 seconds to snap the pic, if it even snaps at all! By this time, what you were wanting to take a pic of has probably moved/changed. Sometimes it's not able to focus itself at all and you're standing there holding down the button and nothing is happening..it's very frustrating. Especially when you're trying to capture a quick moment. It's also annoying when you give someone the camera to take a pic of you and your friends and you're having to stand there smiling forever waiting for the camera to take the pic. Even in automatic mode, the lighting is messed up in most pictures....either too much flash or the flash won't go off at all even though you're in a dimly lit area. Good part about the camera is that it takes excellent videos....but if that's all I wanted I would have gotten a video camera. Also, the little metal cap that is on top of the shutter button fell off within a few months of having the camera. I am now in the process of purchasing a new camera..... of all cameras I've used, Kodak has been the most reliable. I expected much better quality and ease of use from Canon....lesson learned.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Love the camera!Mar 03, 2010
I've had many Canon cameras. And as far as point and shoot go, this is by far one of the best ones!
I love it!
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