1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 4x Optical Image Stabilized zoom for steady, long zoom shooting
3. High-resolution 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflection coating
4. Sensitivity range to ISO 1600 for sharper photos in low light
5. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading

Editorial Review :

Canon PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH camera has an impressive array of top-tier photo features including an advanced ultra-compact zoom lens and optical viewfinder to easily capture, record and share brilliant images under a full range of shooting conditions, all within a curvaceous, eye-catching compact design. It is a digital camera that will really get your creative juices flowing. It starts with a high resolution 8.0 Megapixel CCD, a 4x Optical Zoom with Canon's exclusive UA Lens and an Optical Image Stabilizer for steady zooming. There's also a DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection and Red-eye correction, an ISO 1600 setting for sharper images in low light, 5 Movie Modes and a 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating for easy viewing. Still Resolution - Up to 3,264 x 2,448 (Large), 3,264 x 1,832 (Widescreen) - 16 - 9 Movie modes - 640 x 480 / 320 x 240 (30 fps/15 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 640 x 480 (2 hours at 0.5 fps/1 fps), 320 x 240 (1 min. at 60 fps), 160 x 120 (3 min. at 15 fps) On camera editing Windows and Macintosh capable Computer Interface - USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack); Video Out - NTSC/PAL (connect cables included); Audio Out - Monaural Power Source - 1. Battery Pack NB-5L; 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (both included) Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) - 3.56 x 2.22 x 1.04 in./90.4 x 56.5 x 26.4mm; Weight - Approx. 5.82 oz./165g (camera body only)

Customer Review :

Beware the "WATER DAMAGE" scam

How many of us Canon "Water Damage" victims are there, I wonder?

Like another reviewer, I purchased the Canon SD850 IS several months ago and have used it regularly. It suddenly stopped working - the lens would not retract. I sent it to Canon for service under their one year warranty. They decided that it would not be "economically feasible" (exact words) to repair the camera and have sent it back to me still broken. Canon "customer care" says that the technicians found "water damage" even though the camera was never around water and worked fine up until the moment it stopped. They even suggested I might have spilled something into it (no way) or perhaps the water damage was caused by going from an air-conditioned environment into a warm humid environment. Ridiculous! Don't most people vacation in warm places? If a camera stops working because it is in warm and humid environment, the label on the camera should clearly state - stay away from nice places!

So it seems that if Canon decides they don't want to repair a camera under warranty, they can just claim "water damage" and they are off the hook. No recourse for the customer, no appeal process.

If you are looking for a $300.00 disposable camera, this is it!

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fantabulous

This was an amazing camera. I love it and bring it everywhere. It is easy to use and i am familiar with canon cameras, so it was an extremely delightful transition to this camera. The pictures are often "better than real life" according to a friend. I like quick pictures but i also like quality landscapes or close ups for enlargement. This works perfectly for both.

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A nice pocket shooter

I bought this camera to replace the slightly larger PowerShot A720 that our family lost. The SD850 is worth the extra money for two reasons:
First, it's so small that it actually fits inside my shirt pocket. I don't have to carry it awkwardly in a belt holster.
Second, the flash delay is much, much improved. The A720 took forever for the flash to power up after taking a picture that I felt I was missing a lot of opportunities.
There's nothing really wrong with the A720. For the money -- about $150 -- it was a great camera. But if you value a smaller body and quicker flash availability, this is the camera for you.

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Great Camera, but...

If you are looking for a camera with great features, look no further.
The price is actually reasonable for what you get. With the simple
click of a button, you have a beautiful detailed photo that captures
the moment and will last forever. The only reason I rated this with
4 stars was because of the size. It always aggravated me that I couldn't
put it in my pocket because it was too thick. Otherwise, I love this
camera, and if size isn't an issue for you, this camera is a fantastic
purchase!

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We absolutely love this camera!!

This camera is the best bang for the buck!! The screen is large and the picture crisp! The effects this thing can do are amazing! You would pay $500+ for some cameras that do these things. I can't believe what we got for what we paid for this. Definately worth it. Since we've gotten it a few weeks ago we have only charged the camera once (when we got it) and it is still going ang going!

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1. 7.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 15 x 20-inch prints
2. 3x optical zoom; ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto, 3.0” PureColor LCD
3. DIGIC III Image Processor; Face Detection AF/AE
4. Selectable shooting modes and special scene modes
5. Print/Share button makes direct printing simple

Editorial Review :

Canon's iconic ELPH design achieves a stunning new evolution with the PowerShot SD750 Digital ELPH. Utterly simple edge lines and cut surfaces gleam subtly with high-grade finishes. Of course, style means little without substance, and here the SD750 Digital ELPH more than delivers. 7.1 megapixels and DIGIC III create magnificent images, while exciting advanced technologies include Face Detection, Red-eye Correction, and time-lapse movies. Always sized to go, the SD750 Digital ELPH is now extra-durable, with a tough scratch-resistant coating on its anti-reflective, brilliantly colorful 3.0-inch LCD screen.

Customer Review :

Canon Camera

The Canon SD 750 camera is great! It is easy to use and has fantastic menu options. I highly recommend this camera.

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Features harder to use than previous cameras

I have had several other Cannon camera products in the past, and decided that I would like to have something smaller that I could stick in my purse. It's a very cute little camera and I think it will do what I need it to do, but it is taking me alot longer to learn how to work it than I thought it would. But I am certainly the kind of person that just likes to point and shoot. There is one other thing that you should be aware of when purchasing this camera.The memory card that comes with the camera only hold about twelve pictures. So when you purchase this camera, purchase a memory card at the same time. Wish I knew this information before I bought the camera, because I received it just before leaving on vacation and didn't bother to get another memory card and was shock to realize that after twelve picture my memory card was full.

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Unlock your SD750

The Cannon PowerShot SD750 is one of the nicest cameras I've seen in a long time. The image quality is fantastic and the modes on the camera are second to none. The real reason you want this camera isn't just for it's great screen, modes, or image quality.
No, you want this camera for the capability hidden within. With a little tweaking (and unfortunately, a possible warranty-voiding) you can unlock features of your camera that put it on par with the highest quality cameras available. With a third-party firmware package that can be used without replacing the stock firmware (meaning, without the possibility of permanently damaging the camera), you can record in a much higher quality file format. Not only this, but you can increase the aperture rate options tenfold, allowing you to take pictures of something as fast as a water droplet hitting a surface, or lightening. With a tripod and a script, one can even set it up to automatically take a picture when movement is detected.
This camera has a lot of capabilities that the average user has no use for, and all the stock options are more than enough for most photographers, making this camera one of the best for nearly every market. With it's small size, high quality images, high usability, and extended features, I believe this camera is well worth the money. I personally keep a copy of the CHDK firmware on all my SD cards, so if I ever want to take pictures with any of the options available to me there, it's always ready. Many thumbs-up to Cannon for this wonderful product.

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Amazing Camera!

This camera is amazing. Long lasting battery, Gorgeous pictures, easy to use, large review screen, several picture modes (which really work, Especially the "Beach" mode), Great Zoom, easy to hold, the face detection really works too. One feature I didn't know about until I had the camera was the zoom capabilities it has for pictures already taken. You can zoom on a picture just taken, with crisp imaging.
If you want a point-and-shoot camera the Canon PowerShot Elph is the way to go!

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AWESOME

I love this camera. I live Canon period. Can never go wrong with their products. Takes great pics, slim camera, and big screen.

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1. 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints
2. 4x optical image-stabilized zoom
3. 2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection
4. New Easy Mode simplifies operation
5. Captures images to SD memory cards (not included); powered by AA batteries

Editorial Review :

8-megapixel effective recording * 2-1/2" color LCD screen * real image optical zoom viewfinder * 4X optical zoom (4X digital/16X total zoom) * 35mm equivalent lens focal length: 35-140mm * optical image stabilization * top JPEG resolution: 3264 x 2448 *

Customer Review :

Canon Powershot A590IS

Fourth digital camera I've owned and one of the best. I'm not into a lot of gadgetry so I haven't used all the features but for a quick point and shoot it's a nice piece. Upgraded to 2GB SD memory card and that gives me plenty of space for over 500 photos even at the highest resolution.

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FANTASTIC!

I am EXTREMELY impressed with this camera. Best purchase I've made in a long time. The image quality is terrific. HIGHLY recommended to anyone looking for a new camera.

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Fool proof

It's not slim enough to fit in your back pocket, but it is extremely simple to use and runs on AA batteries. Good for traveling.

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I'm very happy with my Powershot A590-IS

There's several incredibly detailed reviews that already break it down nicely so I'm not going to reinvent any wheels here. I'm just another person that bought one of these babies and am extremely happy with it. It was a bargain for the size and quality and the pics are beautiful.


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Great little camera, get the aux flash unit.

Many reviews on the great aspects of the camera here, just one thing to add. The flash is OK for a point and shoot compact camera, but does take a few seconds to recharge between shots and uses batteries quickly. This is not unique to this camera and my guess is that it just takes power to make a good flash, no matter what camera you use. For those people that need better and faster flash performance, the add on flash unit is the trick. Save batteries and take better indoor flash pictures faster for around $90...

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1. 8-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints
2. 3.8x wide-angle image-stabilized optical zoom; 3.0-inch wide-viewing-angle LCD display
3. Face Detection technology and in-camera red-eye fix
4. 17 shooting modes, including 10 special scene modes; Print/Share button
5. Powered by NB-5L lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD memory cards (32MB memory card included)

Customer Review :

Excellent Little Cam

I bought this camera to replace an old Canon SD250 that was "lost". Great choice. It fits in a pocket, has a gorgeous LCD screen, starts quickly, and has a decent array of features. The image stabilization and facial detection work very well. So far, the battery has been able to last on a weekend trip taking almost 300 shots, but that will decrease. For me, the form factor makes the specialty batteries worth it.

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Great Camera

I received my new camera and the 2 spare batteries today-way before the estimated delivery date. The Canon battery charged very quickly-less than 1 1/2 hours. I was able to set everything up without even lookng at the instructions. My 3 main reasons for buying this camera were: excellent movie quality (and to my surprise it is VERY easy to shift from still to video mode), a zoom of more than 3, and a wide angle lens. My only concern was that other reviewers said the zoom did not function in the video mode. Well, they are wrong. It works! The test shots and videos look fantastic.

This camera is replacing a Casio that is just 1 1/2 years old. It still takes good pictures, but the internal battery that retains the date, time, etc is dead. Casio service wants $110 just to look at it. I said that is ridiculous for a camera that only cost several hundred dollars. The Casio is more megapixels (10 vs 8), but that was overkill. Unless you want to crop a small area and blow it way up, you dont need that many megapixels.

The only downsides to this camera that I have found so far are that there are less shooting modes than the Casio had (most of which were not necessary) and switching to sound recording requires several steps. But overall, these are small sacrafices to make for the quality and reputation of another Canon (my second digital camera was a Canon that lasted for many years, and my SLR that I used professionally and still own is a classic Canon AE1-P). I am proud to be back with Canon again!



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I like!


If you are like me and do not know much about photography but you enjoy taking a lot of pictures, this review may be helpful.

I honestly only use the camera to point and shoot. So if you are using it for things like that the quality is excellent. Also, I really like how you can take pictures one after another without having to wait 10 seconds until the picture is saved. I honestly love how the colors turn out very bright especially during the day. If you take pictures outside a lot it is a really great compact camera.

Also, the screen is pretty big and viewing the photos are nice, crisp, and easy!
I also like the video mode. The videos turn out a decent quality for a digital camera. The quality of the video mode surprised me since it wasn't like a super-fast slideshow of pictures.

The only thing I don't like about this camera is that I can't ever take night-sceneries that great. The lights always turn out blurry.

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A great little camera with big features

I have purchased 2 Canon 870IS's from Amazon now, much cheaper than retail stores are charging. The wide angle lens makes a huge difference, especially on scenic shots. The image stabilization is great. I have taken it to several professional baseball games and captured some nice action shots that turn out very clear, no blurs, IS is an awesome feature. Face recognition, cycle time between shots and even the smallish flash work great. A lot of great features in a small package and you cant beat the price. Good battery life too. Spring for a 2 or 4gb flash card and you can take photos endlessly without running out of storage. I rate this camera very very good, especially considering the price.

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Big on Screen, Little on Usability

This is my second Canon camera so I am obviously enough of a fan to purchase their products twice. I also only purchase another camera when the current one stops functioning for some reason, in this case it was nudged from its seat on the work bench by my wife's elbow, landing on the concrete floor of the garage. Things didn't work so well after that. I purchased the 870 after much consternation between it and the 850 based on the size of the lcd. Upon reflection, I never used the optical viewfinder on my other digital cameras so that main feature difference paled in comparison to a bigger lcd, which I use constantly to show friends photos on the fly. The only real issue is that the controls are right where I place my thumb on the back of the camera. At times, seemingly with increasing frequency, my thumb activates a mode change and the shot I am attempting to capture either must remain in the same state of paralysis or I miss it.

But all that said, I love the canon cameras. The picture quality is outstanding and for the little that I use the additional modes, they have functioned flawlessly.

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1. 9-megapixel resolution captures enough detail for poster-sized prints
2. 10x optical zoom Leica DC lens; Face Detection
3. New Panasonic Venus Engine IV improves noise reduction, elevates the detection accuracy and corrective effects
4. 3.0-inch LCD; Mega O.I.S. and Intelligent ISO
5. Captures images to SD memory cards (not included)

Editorial Review :

Now you can fit sweeping landscapes into a single frame with the 28mm wide-angle setting. Pull in subjects from far away to capture even subtle facial expressions with the dynamic 280mm telephoto setting. Ideal for traveling, the DMC-TZ5 Lumix 9.1-megapixel digital camera combines a wide-ranging LEICA DC Vario-Elmar lens with a handy, compact body. The Extra Optical Zoom function also extends the zoom to as much as 16.9x, giving you even greater telephoto power. Set the TZ5 to iA mode and let the five Intelligent Auto functions team up to help prevent shooting errors. Intelligent Exposure corrects lighting differences, so images come out just the way you see them; Intelligent Scene Selector chooses the mode that best fits the situation; MEGA Optical Image Stabilization helps prevent blurring from hand-shake; Intelligent ISO Control helps prevent motion blur; and Face Detection helps produce clear portraits by optimizing the focus and exposure settings. The TZ5 can record motion images with sensational 1280 x 720 HD resolution at 30 frames per second (fps). f=4.6-46mm (35mm equiv - 28-280mm) Focal Length 3.0 Diagonal Polycrystalline TFT LCD Display (460K dots) Focusing Area Normal - Wide 50cm/Tele 200cm - infinity, Macro/Intelligent AUTO / Clipboard - Wide 5cm / Max 200cm / Tele 100cm - infinity 8 - 1/2,000 sec. Starry Sky Mode - 15, 30, 60sec. Shutter Speed Auto /100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 (High Sensitivity Mode - Auto(1600 - 6400) ) ISO 27MB Internal Memory (additional memory recommended to store more photos and video) Built-in Microphone and Speaker SD/SDHC, MultiMedia Card Slot Built-in Flash with Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off modes DC Input, AV Output (NTSC/PAL), HD AV Output (Component), USB Connections PictBridge Compatible Approximate Battery Life - 300 Shots (CIPA Standard) Approximate Unit Weight - 0.507 lbs

Customer Review :

The Best Compact Digital Camera I Have Seen So Far

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5K 9.1 Megapixel digital camera is truly in a class by itself. It is the best compact digital camera I have seen so far, and strongly recommended it to a relative. My relative is enjoying hers now, and I have been quite impressed with the results. This camera performs superbly under both bright and low light conditions without a flash, certainly an impressive result for a camera as small and compact as this. Pictures have ample contrast and resolution, though tending slightly to the warm side. While she hasn't tried the HD video application yet, I wouldn't be surprised if the contrast and resolution is identical with still pictures. Without question, the Leica zoom lens is a fine performer and is a primary reason why you ought to buy this camera. Without indulging too much in hype, I can say with utmost certainty that Panasonic and Leica have hit a home run with this splendid little camera.

Rating :

Horrible quality - not a good choice

This camera has really bad audio quality when shooting videos. The sound in a quiet room has a hiss and any voices really muddy. I did a direct comparison to the Canon SD870IS and the Canon blows this Panasonic away completely both in terms of videos and pictures.

The image out of the Panasonic camera are just so-so, look sorta muddy and dull. I was willing to deal with that and fix them in Photoshop, but the audio issue is a total deal killer. You cannot even use this camera to shoot videos unless you want to shoot a silent one. It's that bad.

The Canon SD870 IS would be a much better choice both for image quality and audio for videos by a surprising long shot. I'd much rather have a camera that does everything well than a camera that purports to have HD video capabilities that you cannot even use to shoot videos because quality is so bad. The standard definition videos out of the Canon look and sound better than the HD videos out of the Panasonic believe it or not. The Panasonic is just not a quality camera in any way. Take a look at the popular positive review of the Panasonic TZ5 and note even that person states the videos out of the Panasonic are horrible.

Rating :

The best

After reading lots of reviews (including here) for a number of cameras in this price range, I decided to buy this camera. Though I haven't tried all its features yet, I know I made the right choice. It is perfect for casual photography, since this particular Lumix gives accurate colors and offers lots of simple ways to adjust light, color, focus, shutter speed, and more. The 10x zoom is also a big plus, along with the large, bright viewing screen, which provides all the technical information you could need to take decent photos. In addition to all this, it takes pretty decent movies, including HD, widescreen format. Be aware, though, that those who plan to shoot lots of HD movies will need to buy an 8GB or 16GB SDHC card (preferably class 6). For those content with normal movie setting, a 4GB card will be sufficient. If you are considering the less-expensive Lumix DMC-TZ4K, the small additional cost (on Amazon, at least) for the TZ5K is money well spent, considering the differences in the two cameras. For my money, the larger LCD screen alone seals the deal.... A note to the few who have complained about audio quality in movies: First, Panasonic placed the microphone on the top left, which is less than ideal; one has to be careful not to cover it with the left index finger. Second, a high-quality, professional microphone is more than one should expect, as it would significantly increase the price of the camera, as well as its size. In short, this camera is highly recommended

Rating :

Best Camera I've Seen. Pretty awesome.

I won't bore you with lists of features and whatnot since many other reviewers have gone through this. I am by no means a camera person... in fact I know very little about photography. I just wanted a nice camera to shoot pictures next year in college. My camera arrived in the mail yesterday, and I immediately went out to play with it and shoot some pictures. It was VERY impressive. All of my pictures were very crisp and clear, and they looked like they were taken by a professional or something. They really looked THAT good, and this is coming from someone that knows jack squat about taking pictures.. ive always just been point and shoot kind of person. This camera just has a lot of things normal cameras don't have.. 10x zoom, HD VIDEO, wide lens, intelligent auto system. I think it is the ultimate point and shoot camera. My family has owned 4 digital cameras over the last 4 years or so, and this one by far is the best.

Also the HD VIDEO is incredible! I saw that its gotten a lot of negative reviews, but I was actually impressed by it. Maybe its because my camcorder at home is a little old I am more biased. But honestly, I will have no need for that camcorder anymore with the Lumix. I found the quality of the HD VIDEO to be pretty amazing and it looks really nice when watching it on the computer or camera. However, you will need to take contious focusing off because it constantly makes the video blurry then not blurry and back and forth.

OVERALL.. very pleased!!!!

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Love it!!!!

Just got my camera and I've been playing with it for a couple of hours now and I just have to say I love it!!! It has a large variety of options that comes in handy if you want to take different types of pictures. It's really fast as well, start up time is super quick, before I can even turn the camera over to look at the screen it's already on. The LCD screen is gorgeous, super clear and vibrant. Video capture is great, but the mic. could be placed better, to allow for better sound, but it's still very nice. I have to say I thought the camera was thinner, but it's still quite thin. All in all I love it, I've done digital photography in the past and I have to say I've finally found a camera that is good enough to do what I want to do, without breaking the bank.

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