My sister got a Canon PowerShot SD10 for Christmas. Due to high demand, the camera actually got in mail a couple of days ago. I must say that it looks really sleek: it is small, but heavy with metal feel in hand. I don't like "weightless" disposable cameras because they feel like a toy, and are easily destabilized.
The camera is boxy, with rectangular edges. There is a trend today to make free-form gadget moded in blobs of plastic. I don't find this Flash Gordon style appealing, and it is harder to pack, box and stack (design tip: medical devices should have slanted or round tops that cannot be used used as coffee cup holders by doctors and nurses - untimely spilling of hot dark liquid over user interface and IV tubing could wreak havoc during treatment). SD10 has a chain-ring slightly sticking out, but still looks nice.
The resulting pictures do not look impressive - as is expected from the miniature lens. Still, I am thinking about buying it as an easy to use camera for carrying around on trips, performances, parties, etc.
Posted by laza at January 19, 2004 04:33 PMMore information about this great camera you can find at:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/specs/Canon/canon_sd10.asp?dontcount=1
or
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/sd10.html
M.
Posted by: Mladen at January 20, 2004 05:22 PM