I'm about to order the Canon PowerShot SD300 and was wondering if it a good camera... getting it for $300.... worth it or no?

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/images/products/large/A0417879.jpg

SPECS:
Weight: 4.59 Oz (Camera body only)
Auto Focus: 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (Fixed to center) Intelligent Orientation Sensor, AF Lock, AF-assist Beam On/Off
Battery: NB-4L Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Cable(s) included: AVC-DC300 AV Cable, IFC-400PCU Interface Cable
Connector Type: USB / Audio/Video Output
Dimensions (WxDxH): 3.39" x 0.82" x 2.09"
Display: 2.0" Low Temperature Polycrystalline Silicon TFT Color LCD
Effective Sensor Resolution: 4.0 MP
Flash Modes: Auto, Auto with Red-Eye Reduction, Flash on with Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On/Off, Slow-sync
Focal Length: 5.8 mm -17.4 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera: 35 mm -105 mm
Included Accessories: Battery Charger CB-2LV, 16 MB SD Memory Card, Battery Pack NB-4L, Wrist Strap WS-600
Lens Aperture: f/2.8(W) - f/4.9(T)
Optical Sensor Size: 1/2.5"
Optical Sensor Type: Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
Product Type: Digital Camera
Shooting Modes: Auto, Manual, Scene Modes (Digital Macro, Portrait, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Underwater), Stitch Assist, Movies
Software: ArcSoft Camera Suite, Digital Camera Solution
Viewfinder: Real-image Optical Zoom
White Balance: Auto, Pre-set (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), Custom
Zoom: 3X Optical / 3.6X Digital / 11X Combined
Self Timer Delay: 2 seconds / 10 seconds

Thanks

I've used the SD200, SD300 and SD400. I currently have an SD200 in my pocket right now, and this is the same form factor as the SD300 and it's size is perfect for me. The camera is so small and slim, weighs nothing, and is great for taking to parties. The SD300 has a better resolution size, but that's what I have my digital SLR for.

I say you can't go wrong with Canon's SD lineup.

I've used the SD200, SD300 and SD400. I currently have an SD200 in my pocket right now, and this is the same form factor as the SD300 and it's size is perfect for me. The camera is so small and slim, weighs nothing, and is great for taking to parties. The SD300 has a better resolution size, but that's what I have my digital SLR for.

I say you can't go wrong with Canon's SD lineup.

Thanks... sounds like its a go :thumbup:

I'm still a bit foggy on why Canon has the SD line (200, 300, 400, 500) and the S line (400, 410, 500). I've got the S400. Looks VERY similar to the pic you posted.

A quick scan online says the S (vs. SD) products may have a slightly better sensor but I don't know this for a fact. Anyway, I *love* my S400.

The SD300 apparently has a much improved video capture mode over prior versions.

I'm still a bit foggy on why Canon has the SD line (200, 300, 400, 500) and the S line (400, 410, 500). I've got the S400. Looks VERY similar to the pic you posted.

A quick scan online says the S (vs. SD) products may have a slightly better sensor but I don't know this for a fact. Anyway, I *love* my S400.

The SD300 apparently has a much improved video capture mode over prior versions.

Here's a handy interactive comparison chart - just drag and drop the camera icons onto the top boxes to compare them! (Scroll the chart to find more cameras than are shown initially)

http://consumer.usa.canon.com/ir/controller?act=ProductCompareNWAct&fcategoryid=113

Looks like the S models have a bit more control and take compact flash (cheap) memory and the SD has more 'newbie' modes and takes SD memory. Other than that they seem very similar.

thanks ! Do you know how long of a video it can record?

I also upgraded to a 256 memory card ...