topic Re: Elf SD200 in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

Re: Elf SD200

DenS — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 23:40:52 GMT

I discovered this forum while researching the T5, which I ended up buying on the Canon Refurb site,

I have to tell you this is indeed a very knowledgeable and helpful forum. I need help.

I entered the Elf digital camera arena from the AE1 film era due to the big transition. The Elf

cameras that I have had included the all metal models S230, S410. and my last and favorite -

the SD200. Please bear with me on this if you will. I made the mistake of letting someone,

I now do not trust, handle my SD200 and ended up with a cracked LCD screen. Unwanted thumb print.

Lesson learned. The hard way. I bought the T5 and expect to enjoy it in the future. But I already miss

my Elf and have doubt that I can find an authentic OEM Canon LCD screen. Am I wrong?

My question is this: what was the last model Elf made out of metal? In this day and age it prolly sounds

willy wierd, but for a pocket shooter, I don't need too much more than the SD200. It's fantastic. Anybody care

to help me out, please? Thanks in advance... Den

Re: Elf SD200

smack53 — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 18:45:45 GMT

The ELPH SD200 was indeed a nice rugged camera. Finding an LCD screen for that may be rather difficult, since the model has been out of production, and may cost a bit. Have you considered a used one at all? There are some on auction sites that are going for about $75.00 USD.

Re: Elf SD200

DenS — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 11:37:33 GMT

Thank you for your reply and input. Yes, I have researched the screen replacements

and used cameras on ebay and amazon. I finally came to the conclusion that I would

not trust either for a long life. So that led me to various reviews on the discontinued

Canon 140 IS point & shoot. It was said to be a metal cased unit. They are selling

NOS 140's at a reasonable price on the 'net. That is the choice that I have made for

a replacement pocket camera. I hope it was a correct one. Thanks again.....

Re: Elf SD200

kvbarkley — Tue, 02 Aug 2016 13:31:31 GMT

The SXXX series also have metal cases. I always by the latest one for my wife S90, S100... when she wears one out.