Canon Powershot SD450 5MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom

Canon PowerShot ROCKS!
I bought the Canon SD 450 when it first hit the market and I have not been disappointed! Its an amazing camera for the value. I've encourage friends to buy newer models as they have come available and it has only gotten better.
PROS- very little delay when taking photo, easy to use, takes great pictures of moving objects, continuous picture mode has allowed me to capture amazing wildlife photos, super small, sturdy (it has fallen a few times), good battery life with quick recharge
CONS- nighttime photos aren't so good. improve with tripod. improves on Manual mode if you understand how to use these features (my husband does, i don't)
OVERALL- excellent buy! Probably would go with a newer model as they are loaded with the latest and greatest features. However 5MP and 3X optical zoom is more than adequate for the average, frequent, moderately knowledgeable picture-taker.

One of the better compact digital cameras
The SD450 is one of the best digital camera I ever had. The casing seem to be build very solid with metal. The pictures are very nice and sharp. The only bad I have seen so far is there is not battery meter, but the battery last pretty long for my usage.

it is ok
This one is good for my trip home. The one reason I am not very happy is that the responding time is a little bit long for me. Maybe I am little picky. But it is okay for beginner.

a lot of E18 Error on this camera!
My Camera SD450 Digital ELPH (5M) is just 15 months old.. Upon searching
from the web, a lot of Canon customers have this E18 error, which pertains
to the lens not extending/retracting properly.. I wasted my money on this.
I thought Canon is a good brand for cameras, apparently not!

I love this camera!
I have owned this camera for over a year now. I have over 2000 pictures I have posted on Flickr with it, and many more on my computer. I bought it originally to take on vacation and take pictures of the kids, and it has been in my pocket nearly every day since. It is so small, and so fast, I have no reason to leave it at home.

This is my second digital camera I have owned, but have used many, and using other people's camera, even just to take a few shots for them, reminds me of why I love mine so much.