As you are making a purchase decision, we suggest that you take the time to read some SD1200is Canon Powershot Camera reviews in order to see what other consumers have to say about the product. Here are some user reviews to help you make your shopping decision:

Wow! This is the 3rd Cannon Elph camera that I have owned. Cannon hit a home run with this one. I can't seem to take a bad picture with this camera. I use it for work and take pictures all day long under different situations. Everything operates on automatic, the camera even switches automatically between long distance and macro modes. It is able to produce great pictures in different lighting situations, where my others cameras have failed in the past.

This is about my 25th digital camera that I have purchased, we actually wear them out through use, and I will purchase this same camera again, and highly recommend it to you. You will be satisfied. The only negative that I can say is that the camera is almost too small for my large hands and the camera disappears in your pockets and you will forget that you are carrying it! Really, that is not a problem, and actually probably a plus if you are on vacation and don't want to be lugging around some big war club old camera to take some pics.

I can't recommend this camera more. I just plain love it.
-T. Brown (SD1200is Canon Powershot Camera user review from Amazon.com)

I purchased this camera as a replacement for an older Canon powershot that had been dropped 1 too many times.

I love the improved shutter lag time. (still has one but it is better!) The camera comes on quickly, after you have taken a photo, there is not a long wait before you can take another. I was able to easily capture my busy 3 and 4 year old kids in motion without blur (this is HUGE!).

The Auto mode is easy to use and so far has taken wonderful photos. I can not speak to the software that came with the camera as I always use picasa to tweak photos and I use the software with Shutterfly to crop or remove redeye before printing them.

On a side note, the SD cards have really come down in price!
-"Fiddlin' Mommy" (SD1200is Canon Powershot Camera user review from Amazon.com)

The Canon Powershot takes pictures superfast and ultra-clear. It even takes photos with a subtle depth of field, in other words you can focus on something in the foreground and the background will be slightly blurred. Its a lot like using a 35mm, or the Digital Rebel. The photos are amazing! I used to have a Sony and everything looked so flat. You can get some real artistic shots with this little beauty....and the best part is that its shocking hot pink and I got mine for under $200!!! I love it:)
-J. Harper (SD1200is Canon Powershot Camera user review from Amazon.com)

Click Here To Read More Amazon.com SD1200is Canon Powershot Camera User Reviews

A very capable camera for the price, and wonderful for on-the-go pictures. I previously owned the Canon SD 1000 and while I enjoyed the features it had, wished it included the image stabilization "IS" feature. The 1200 has IS, and it has made noticeable improvements on those quick shots. The camera takes wonderful pictures in a variety of light settings, and is incredibly easy to use. All in all, for the price, great camera and highly recommended.
-M. Kwarchinski (SD1200is Canon Powershot Camera user review from Amazon.com)

Awesome camera. The automatic focus allows clear, crisp action shots and the pictures are crystal clear. I had used my daughter's Canon Powershot 6 MP and loved the quality of pictures. When I decided to start a business, I needed a camera that would show fine detail and give the customer a good idea of the quality of the item. This camera does that and more.
-B. Lamotta (SD1200is Canon Powershot Camera user review from Amazon.com)

-- Nice Compact size, easy to carry
-- Fast Turn ON time
-- Excellent picture quality
-- Excellent reproduction of color
-- 2.5" bright LCD
-- Easy to use - simple use interface
-- Fast auto focus
-- Excellent low light picture quality
-- Good value for the money... worth more then its price tag!!!
-"DPATEL" (SD1200is Canon Powershot Camera user review from Amazon.com)

Click Here To Read More Amazon.com SD1200is Canon Powershot Camera User Reviews