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

2012-06-03T21:00:00

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.

Mark D.

2012-03-11T21:00:00

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

SONGSTER

2011-11-20T19:00:00

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.

ROBERT P.

2011-09-03T21:00:00

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

CZMOregon

2011-09-03T21:00:00

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.

Elizabeth W.