Canon SD940IS Silver 12.1-megapixel silver PowerShot digital Elph

Sweeping panoramas and vivid closeups

The PowerShot SD940 IS is just another example of Canon's commitment to innovation and excitement. With high-resolution 12.1 megapixels, and a 4x optical/ 4x digital zoom lens that makes capturing the stunning close-ups that make lasting keepsakes, this magnificent camera also gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So whether it's a sweeping desert sundown, or upswept corners of your child's Kool-Aid stained smile, choices are always in hand.

Steady as she goes

Equipped with Canon's acclaimed optical image stabilizer technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake — one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots — the Canon SDEven when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use because it functions perfectly with or without a flash.

All thumbs

The PowerShot SD940 IS lets you record video in beautiful high definition (1,280 x 720 pixels). At the end of the day when you're finished capturing movies, it's nice to know you can enjoy HD movies (and those still photos you took) up on the big screen of your HDTV. The a mini-HDMI connector lends direct connection to any high-definition monitor or TV. That means you'll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image, nor audio, in the signal. Canon also gives you the ability to display up to 130 thumbnails of still imagery at once. Now that's power from your palm to your movie playhouse.

Lucky No. 22

Just set the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS to Smart AUTO and great shots will be yours every time you aim and shoot. Advanced Canon intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions, then automatically selects from 22 specially defined settings. So whether you're photographing birds, a romantic sunset or Fido suspended mid-air to catch a Frisbee, you can be confident that you're getting dramatic, memorable images. Moving subjects are never a problem with Canon's advanced Servo AF/AE detection technologies that retain focus and exposure until you're ready to shoot and capture action as it happens.

Included:

PowerShot SD940 IS camera body, Li-ion battery pack, battery charger, wrist strap, digital camera solution CD-ROM, USB interface cable, AV cable

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great camera (June 29, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Q N. - San Jose, CA

This camera works really well. the quality of the photos is quite impressive, and so is the shutter speed. its not bad at all to charge just the battery. the camera is quite small and can fit into your pocket well if you are looking for something portable.

Not what I expected ....... (March 22, 2010)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(2/5.0)
Performance		(3/5.0)
Overall Rating		(3/5.0)

Reviewed By: Tauseef Ur Rehman - Minneapolis, MN

I had been looking forward to buy a good carry-around digital camera for quite some time. I was looking at the canon powershot series and was very glad to find a good deal on the 940is. Because on-paper it is probably the best of the bunch, wide-angle zoom, HD recording, small and elegant form factor.

However, I was pretty shocked when I used the camera for the first time. The pictures are extremely grainy and soft. At first I thought this was because I was taking pictures indoor, but my experience outdoors was not impressive as well. I tried to tinker around the settings but there are not much choices in the first place !! This is supposed to be a simple point and shoot camera without any manual mode where you can set aperteur and focal length. And that was my reason for buying it in the first place, I wanted a nice handy camera where I dont have to mess with the settings.

Having said that, I later on realized that the biggest problem was the auto mode which really shoots for a high ISO. Any picture taken above an ISO above 200 is very noisy and useless. And in auto mode even if you take the picture in broad day light, the ISO will be set at 400 or more which is the root of problem. If I set the ISO in manual mode to 200 and then adjust picture settings like light conditions and white balance, the results are more acceptable. But even then its just acceptable and not great.

Apart from the picture quality though, this camera is very good. Small size, easy to carry around, shot-to-shot time is extremely quick, flash recharge time is short, battery lasts for a while and the menus are easy to navigate. Basically everything else is well done and what i was looking for in a good camera.

At first I thought that something was wrong with my camera, but after playing around it for a while, I decided to keep it. But only because it will make a good gift. Myself I am looking for good picture quality and will do further search into other brands like Panasonic.

Great Camera (March 14, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Nathan L. - Cherry Valley, IL

Great camera, easy to use, packed with features. Fast service and shipping.

AWESOME CANON CAMERA (February 14, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Joshua R. - Arlington Heights, IL

This camera is unbelievable. I love it! Thank you VANNS ..............

Perfect gift she loves it (February 11, 2010)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(4/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(4/5.0)

Reviewed By: John R. - Las Vegas, NV

I purchased the SD940IS canon camera for my wife, we have been planning a trip to Barbados and she wanted something compact that she could easily carry around, was easy to use and shot good quality pictures.
For the type of camera you cant beat the SD940IS if you do however need to shoot primarily using flash or at night you probably need to go the SLR route.

Comparison Specifications

Megapixels: 12.1
Memory: SD/SDHC memory card
Zoom: 28mm wide-angle lens with 4x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom; total combined 16x zoom
Modes: 22 (Auto, program, portrait, foliage, snow, beach, sunset, fireworks, aquarium, underwater, ISO 3200, indoor, kids and pets, night snapshot, color accent, long shutter, macro, stitch assist
Photo effects: My colors, vivid, vivid blue, vivid green, vivid red, neutral, sepia, black & white, positive film, light skin tone, dark skin tone, custom
Continuous shooting: 0.8 fps
Movie mode: 720p HD movie (up to 4GB or 10 min.)
Screen: 2.7-inch PureColor LCD
Playback time: 360 min. (LCD screen on)
Flash mode and range: 1 to 13 ft./ 30cm-4.0m (auto, red-eye reduction, auto red-eye correction, flash on/off, FE lock, slow synchro)