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Canon continues to impress us with their diminutive Digital ELPH series cameras. And, the PowerShot SD800 IS is no exception. If you’re in the market this holiday season for a stylish, durable, and ultra-compact model that captures awesome photos and can be tucked away easily, then this might just be the model you’re looking for. With 7-megapixels of resolution, you can create stunning prints up to poster size! At an MSRP of US$399.99, I feel the SD800 offers an outstanding value for such a capable little pocket- rocket.

Canon’s PowerShot SD900 is a welcomed addition to the very popular Digital ELPH line. With robust performance, awesome image quality, loads of user-friendly exposure modes, and a durable Titanium outer shell, the SD900 is sure to stand the test of time and be a very popular model this holiday season. And, with 10-megapixels of resolution, the printing possibilities are almost endless. At an MSRP of US$499, we feel it offers a great value for a 10-megapixel model in the “ultra-compact” digicam class.

The Canon PowerShot A640 is, then, a reliable all-rounder that, with that 10 megapixel resolution, sets itself up as a possible back up compact for DSLR users (if they can make do with JPEG-only capture). Shame also about the lack of a built-in image stabilization of any sort; something that would have made the A640 even more compelling for the more demanding user…

Canon’s Digital ELPH series is designed for the person who doesn’t want to worry about shutter speeds and apertures to get good pictures. If Auto mode doesn’t do the trick the Programmed Auto (M) accesses options like White Balance, EV compensation, and Metering. And if that’s too much trouble, there’s a healthy selection of 11 Scene modes to solve almost any problem…

Though it’s already the hottest selling digital SLR on the market, the Canon Digital Rebel XT was due for an upgrade, and right on the expected 18 month schedule comes the EOS Digital Rebel XTi (called the EOS 400D overseas). It has a 10.1 megapixel sensor, a 2.5 inch LCD screen, and a new dust cleaning system. It borrows a lot of other recent innovations from its brother EOS cameras and comes in at $100 less than its predecessor…

After two weeks and more than 1000 pictures, we have to say that the Canon SD800 is a very compelling camera that should be seriously considered if you are looking for a quality compact. Several handy functions add greatly to its versatility. The fact that it has a 28mm wide angle zoom will widen its appeal among landscape shooters. The new face detect technology together with optical image stabilisation makes for happy snapshots, whereas the wide ISO range will come in handy in indoor shots without flash…