Name: Canon PowerShot A1200 Digital Camera, 12.1 Megapixel, 4x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, 2.7 inch LCD Display, Black
Brand: Canon
SKU: ICAA1200BK
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4 (20 reviews)

Canon PowerShot A1200 Digital Camera, 12.1 Megapixel, 4x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, 2.7 inch LCD Display, Black

Canon A1200

Canon

Canon PowerShot A1200 Digital Camera, Black

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Canon A1200 

Buy: Canon PowerShot A1200 Digital Camera, 12.1 Megapixel, 4x Optical/4x Digital Zoom, 2.7 inch LCD Display, Black

I used this camera for years. Took it all over Europe and got some great pics. It excelled for macro phootography and the ability to "play" with the settings was a big plus.

Probably the best point and shoot ever made.

I had one that was my pocket camera that I usually took everywhere with me. I loaned it to my almost 9 year old granddaughter. She loves it so I bought this one for her birthday.

It's being replaced by an A1300, but it's still a good camera and it's less expensive than the A1300.

I bought the A1200 because it's the only P&S less than around $400 that has a viewfinder. The viewfinder is especially good for shooting in bright daylight when the LCD screen is hard to see.

It lacks stabilization which is another reason to use the viewfinder which is more stable than holding the camera out in front of you. But even if you use the LCD screen to compose the camera usually sets a high enough shutter speed when you use Auto ISO to prevent blur. Using the flash indoors also helps prevent blur.

Good P&S with a viewfinder

Good value

I brought this camera for my wife.  She wanted a small point and shoot camera that did everything for her.  Our old camera was seven years old and it was hard for the wife to use.  I showed my wife a few things about the camera and she started using it immediately.  She loved the size and how easy it was to use.  The picture quality was wonderful.  My wife has used the camera outside and indoors.  Shots with our old camers indoors, we would have to use the flash.  With the cannon, we didn't have to.  I think for my wife's needs, this camera is perfect.
The only thing I found against the camera was the viewfinder.  It is so small, it's hard to use.  It's better to just use the LCD screen.
Overall, I think this would be a good camera for anybody just getting into digital photography or for a backup camera.

Great camera for the price

I have a Nikon SLR digital camera, yet wanted something small that would fit in my purse and take great pictures when my friends and I go out to lunch, etc.  This is it!  The picture quality is excellent, the size and weight is fabulous!  One of my girlfriends wants to get one herself, even though she already has a small camera.  This is easy to use, lightweight, just fantastic!

Awesome camera!

I brought this camera for my wife.  She wanted a simple point and shoot camera that she didn't have to make a lot settings like on our older digital camera.  It was very easy for her to learn and she was teaching me things it didn't tell about in the user's guide.  I found the image to be very clear.  My wife was very happy with the camera.
The only thing I found against the camera was the viewfinder needed to be bigger and I wish it had a self-timer, but all and all I found the camera to be well worth the money.

Worth the money

Can use viewfinder to cut battery consumption to almost nothing.

Good camera with viewfinder

I USE THIS CAMERA UNDER CONDITIONS THAT I DO NOT WANT TO USE MY "REAL" CAMERA.

OK FOR THE PRICE

Small and compact. We could carry it easier during all our trip to a amusement partk

Value for money

It is easy to operate but it give a good pictures based on the price.

I like this product.

Handy when carrying my DSLR is impractical.

Great value.

Handy viewfinder. Nice colors for an inexpensive camera.

Uncomplicated companion to my DSLR.

Even Better Than Expected!

We have three of these cameras in use at our mechanical engineering firm. They are checked out by employees going to do measure ups at a customer or otherwise needed to document a system.

For us the AA battery option was the clincher. We wanted a good camera that could be used if the battery was dead. Being able to install two AA batteries and go back to work was a clincher. The quality of the images and video is 100% acceptable for documenting equipment. The camera appears rugged and easy to use for first timers.

Solid Camera great price! (AA Batteries)

The image quality was so poor that I din't use much else AND SENT IT BACK.

Poor results

I used the camera on a Ukraine vacation cruise & obtained good photos.
One of the main reasons that I bought this camera was that it had a viewfinder which was very useful in bright light conditions.

Good point&shoot camera

Do not like using the screen to take photos but prefer the viewfinder. I use it as a backup for my Nikon DSL and as an emergency camera. Small, .light and compact and easy to carry in pocket.

comes with viewfinder

I bought the A1200 for its viewfinder, but it's also a very good little P&S. I use it for family pictures and events when I don't want to bring a DSLR. The image quality for a low priced P&S amazes me. Its major weaknesses are noise at ISO 800 and above and  a weak flash, but these are commom problems with P&S's.

All in all, Im very happy with the A1200. My 5 star rating is for a camera in its price range.

A very good P&S with a viewfinder

For when you don't want to haul your SLR but don't want to miss those "I wish I had a camera with me" pictures

Pocket camera

An awesome little camera for the price.  As a fire investigator, I keep it in my turnout gear, and it's performed extremely well under adverse conditions.  I liked it so much that I donated one to my FD to keep on on first response Engine.

Interestingly it's taken the place of my Sony A330 35mm digital for most routine work.  The Canon is a good value, excellent performace.