LCD: Lousy Canon Display
I love my SD400 to death, but just as most of the reviews warned may happen, my LCD screen broke. I had it in the standard Canon case in my bag and I pulled my camera out to view a few photos and the screen was cracked! I sent it back and they fixed it for free under warranty. Be warned!
Dark around corners
For indoor shots, I consistently see dark spots around the corners.
The picture quality is bad. To save yourself some frustration, avoid this camera.
Waste of Money
If your Canon works great, congratulations... but if a problem does pop up, they will leave you out in the cold. AND A PROBLEM WILL POP UP!!!!! Their customer service is absolutely hideous, appalling, and unbelieveable. They take no responsibility for failures of thier products.
Mine has the infamous "Memory Card Error". Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. Why would you want to take the gamble?
Aside from researching the camera model you are interested in, please also research Canon Customer Service Reviews. I would steer clear of these guys.
Please read for yourself and spend your money elsewhere: http://www.stevesforums.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=38477&forum_id=15&page=1
There are SEVERAL attorneys working on organizing class actions lawsuits against Canon due to their infamous "errors" that they won't admit exist. If these class action lawsuits apply to you, I encourage you to join.
Great camera
However fragile - mine broke when I dropped it, thankfully bought it with AMEX and am getting reimbursed.
digital elph
The camera works great. I have taken close to a thousand pics with it in the month and a half I have had it. 5 MP is enough for daily shooting. Though it isn't great for night shooting. I would suggest at large storage card or you will be uploading to your computer daily.