We were looking for a small camera for times when a full size SLR is too much. Also wanted to have a view finder for light conditions when a screen doesn't work well. The current offerings for digital cameras with a view finder are almost all larger, much more expensive cameras. By contrast, this is pocket size and has very adequate image size available. Coupled with an optical zoom and very reasonable price, it's a bargain.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
WOW ! This little point and shoot camera is just what I needed. I bought it for my gentleman friend because we were going to Alaska on a Land and Sea - Bucket List trip. He hated his previous digital camera because he could not see what he was taking on a sunny day without a view finder. Another small camera he owns has a view finder but it is a film camera and can get very pricey when you are taking over 500 pictures. This was great. small, auto focus, close-up and telephoto were right on. The colors were vibrant and sharp. We used the auto timer so we could jump into the pictures when there was no one else available to snap the shutter. Our pix of Mount Denali and the glaciers were breath taking and the 12 MP enabled us to crop and edit so our scrapbook pictures have impressed everyone. Over 500 pictures and less than 15 of them were even a little bit out of focus. Pretty good for 2 seniors. We carried it on our wrist or in our pocket so it was always at the ready. We got the pictures we wanted and saved lots of money over film camera. I don't know why camera makers stopped putting the view finder on them. We saw many people with very expensive equipment but they were more involved in protecting their camera's and getting all the correct settings. We have the best of both worlds - digital technology and user friendly equipment at a price that we can afford with great results.Read full review
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I haven't had a chance yet to use this camera, but my previous camera was the exact same model. That's why I chose this one. It's one of the very few point-and-shoots with an optical viewfinder, which is the most important thing for me. I love the small size and the fact that it also uses AA batteries, which are readily available anywhere.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Canon Power Shot 1200. Why did I buy this one ? Because it's the same model I have enjoyed using trouble-free for 10 years, and in case the first fails (still going strong) I now have a back-up. For its excellent clear pictures, flexibility, reliability and ease of setting and use, it is great value, and so compact, unlike many of the much dearer 'up market' ones which perform no better!. Resolution is fully adjustable up to 12MP, and there are many customisable settings to make it exactly the camera you will want to take wherever you go to record those special unforgettable trips and events in the years to come, leaving a detailed pictorial record of your life, perhaps for your grandkids to enjoy...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I prefer to shoot film, but I wanted a digital with a viewfinder to carry with me and shoot with. This fit the bill. The images are pretty ok, maybe on par with a low-tier smartphone, but it doesn’t require me to interact with my phone at all, which was partly the point. Fits well in the pocket and hand. Love that it runs on 2 AA batteries. Pretty low-frills shooting experience, but I wasn’t expecting a DSLR. I would recommend this camera to anyone seeking a fun camera with a viewfinder that they don’t have to worry about.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Several years ago, I hunted and hunted for a small digital camera that had an optical viewfinder. When I found the Canon Powershot A1200, I bought one. It has worked very well all those years, and I've taken thousands of photos with it... until I managed to get sand in the lens at the beach, and then I got some sort of weird spot inside as well that showed up if I took pics of the sky. So, I went looking for a replacement. All the new cameras with optical viewfinder are VERY expensive, so I decided to see if I could get another A1200. I was very happy to find one at a good price in good condition, so I'm going full steam ahead once more.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I like the Aa batteries. I like the user friendly display and I like to replace the batteries instead of re-charging which would have been difficult on a recent trip to Italy. I bought this camera because it is small enough to put in my pocket, but still has a view finder. I might get along without a view finder but I used it a lot to save on batteries. I would turn the display off if they got low. I am not sure the pictures are as good as the older Sony Cybershot with 7.2 megapixels that I have been using, but I will continue to use it and learn more about it. I think I still want a higher quality camera that is small and makes SLR quality pictures, if someone has a suggestion.
In my opinion, this is a very decent and decently-priced point and shoot camera. It has great auto focus. I got it mainly to take pictures of animals. However, I found that it has a hard time focusing on things up close. Since there isn't a macro feature (that I've found), this can make taking pictures of flowers, small animals, etc. a bit difficult. It doesn't blur too much if the object in the picture is moving, yet it will if you move the camera while taking the picture. As far as the size goes, it seems very sturdy and it is big enough that I don't feel as though I will break it. However, if you are looking for something to stick in your pocket, this isn't it. The only other qualm I have with it is that some of the pictures I take don't capture the full color of the scene. That seems to be when there's too much sunlight. In sum, to me this camera seems very decently priced, and it takes great pictures, except when in very bright light or up close. It is sturdy, and has already survived a few falls. Since this is, however, my first camera, I cannot compare it to any other models. In my opinion, though, it is a great first camera, and has already been worth its price.Read full review
Small size, but there is very little this camera cannot do. Flash is the weakest part of the camera.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Very good camera reasonably priced. For my outdoor activities, trekking and mountains climbing the optical viewfinder is a must. The small size, light, batteries AA and easy to use are also important features of this camera.
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