Digital Home Thoughts: Canon PowerShot SD1100 IS

"The PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera –the newest entry in Canon U.S.A., Inc.’s ever-fashionable line of catwalk-worthy ELPH cameras -- adds another dimension to the line’s active lifestyle eye appeal: color. Whether the activity du jour involves painting the town red, dancing ‘til dawn, soaking up golden rays as the sun rises over coral-colored beach or getting lost in a loved-ones baby blues, these petite and colorfully clad cameras make the scene and capture it, for the magic of the moment or for more enduring memories. The PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera is offered in five lyrically named designer shades that suit the style, present the personality and express their user’s taste and tempo... The PowerShot SD1100 IS Digital ELPH camera is not just another pretty face. This feature-rich, pocket-sized, 8.0 megapixel, optically image stabilized digital camera is firmly rooted in the traditions of photo excellence and imaging innovation that Canon is known for."

Digic III chip, face detection, motion tracking, image stabilization, and a choice of 18 different shooting modes -- all available for under $250. One of my favorite features is that automatic redeye is activated when a photograph is taken. However, I really thought that Canon would put in a 3" screen on their small point-and-shoots to try and differentiate themselves from most of the competition.