Canon SD1000: What is your opinion?

[mjsneddon]

I am seriously thinking of purchasing a Canon SD1000 so that I can have a seriously compact camera and still have an optical view finder when I need it. I am interested in hearing opinions about this camera from those that own one.

Thanks.

[JLV]

One of the reason I chose the SD850 over the SD870 was that the 850 has an optical viewfinder. I am disappointed with the viewfinder, as a result I do not use. it.

[Paul79UF]

I've never used the viewfinders on any of the compact Canon powershots that I've owned. The viewfinder on the SD1000 is tiny (like the other models in the SD line) but I guess you could use it.

But I love my SD1000 since it's so small, thin and light. I think you'd be happy with it. If you want to use the viewfinder to save battery life, why not just get some extra batteries? I got two generic NB-4L's on eBay for $6.98 and another two for about $10 (gave 2 to my brother).

It does a great job for being so small. Although I usually grab my SD700IS more often when I go places. The SD1000 is a perfect club/bar/party camera to drop in your jeans when you're heading out the door.

[David Metsky]

I use the view finder on my SD800 (and previously my SD300) exclusively, I never use the LCD. If you can spring for a few more dollars, the SD850 is slightly nicer but the SD1000 is a good cheap ultracompact.

[mjsneddon]

Thanks for the comments. I did purchase the SD1000 yesterday. So far I have just been experimenting with it but it promises to be a fun little camera to keep in my pocket.

Happy New Year to all of you!

[45 Fanatic]

I recently purchase the SD 1000 (from DELL, $175.00 dekivered) to use as a pocket carry, always available camera. I also have a S3IS which is perfect for my level of knowledge 7 needs. I am very pleased with the SD!