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Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized Zoom
By: Canon Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 310
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 On: 2008-04-28
For this size camera, this is an excellent camera. Dont be fooled by more mega pixels. Six is more than the lens can resolve with these small cameras. Also, you get less dynamic range with more pixels crammed into the same sensor size.
When I do replace this unit, I will be looking for a small camera with the next size larger sensor. Hopefully, I will be able to find something without a zillion pixels in a year or two.
 On: 2008-03-25
I bought this camera in Sept. 2006, as well as, an underwater housing for the camera. From the start, many of the pictures had round whitish spots on them, whether the pictures were taken on land or underwater. Ive followed Canons suggestions below and my pictures still end up with spots. Not only have I invested in the camera but the underwater housing. I will not buy another Canon camera for this reason.
This is Canons answer to spots that appear on the pictures. "This may occur depending on the shooting conditions, but is not a malfunction. To prevent this phenomenon, please follow these steps.
- Lighten the area as much as possible and shoot without using the flash.
- Avoid shooting in dusty areas."
On: 2008-02-25
Purchased this camera for my dad who travels frequently. He isnt very good with technology (still doesnt know how to use a cell phone) but was able to learn how to use this camera very quickly. The functions are pretty standard, the larger screen (from our previous S400) was a big plus for him. Also the Image Stabilization has helped him take better pictures. Also picked up a Sandisk Ultra II 1gb card with the camera. Definitely worth it to pick up a higher speed card. We tried other cards with it and pictures werent as crisp.
On: 2008-02-22
I cant say enough good things about this camera! I absolutely love it!!
I have had it for almost 2 years and its been through a lot and still works really well. It has so many features on it that are easy to use quickly and in every situation. You can change pictures into black and white, or sepia, and other colors on the go. There are a ton of features like that which really make it worth the price. The only thing is that the camera is heavy, you definitely know its in your purse/ pocket when you have it. But that makes it more durable, also.
 On: 2007-12-14
I bought this Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized Zoom for my wifes birthday because she doesnt like carrying our digital Nikon D70 SLR (although she likes taking pictures with it).
So far, its lived up to all the reviews, takes good pictures and she doesnt mind carrying it!
The only problems I have with it are:
> Using the LCD screen as a viewfinder - the built-in viewfinder does not portray your picture accurately - and I LIKE looking through a lens or viewfinder at what Im shooting (much easier to compose your picture).
> It is so light, its hard for me to keep it steady enough, although the built-in image stabilizer helps a lot.
> Some of the controls are pretty small for my fat fingers.
> Shuts down and closes up after a preset amount of time, which makes wandering around taking random shots - like Im prone to do - more difficult. The "start-up" time is longer than our Nikon.
Things I like about it are:
> REALLY small and light, easy to slip into a pocket.
> Excellent picture review process, much easier than the Nikon.
> Shuts down and closes up after a preset amount of time, avoiding running the battery down.
> Can be used as a dive camera with the Canon WP-DC5 Waterproof Case for Canon SD700 IS Digital Camera, although my wife isnt too sure about that..........
My wife really likes it, and takes it with her all the time, something she wouldnt do with the Nikon, so it meets my goals!
On: 2007-12-13
I bought this Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized Zoom for my wifes birthday because she doesnt like carrying our digital Nikon D70 SLR (although she likes taking pictures with it).
So far, its lived up to all the reviews, takes good pictures and she doesnt mind carrying it!
The only problems I have with it are:
> Using the LCD screen as a viewfinder - the built-in viewfinder does not portray your picture accurately - and I LIKE looking through a lens or viewfinder at what Im shooting (much easier to compose your picture).
> It is so light, its hard for me to keep it steady enough, although the built-in image stabilizer helps a lot.
> Some of the controls are pretty small for my fat fingers.
> Shuts down and closes up after a preset amount of time, which makes wandering around taking random shots - like Im prone to do - more difficult. The "start-up" time is longer than our Nikon.
Things I like about it are:
> REALLY small and light, easy to slip into a pocket.
> Excellent picture review process, much easier than the Nikon.
> Shuts down and closes up after a preset amount of time, avoiding running the battery down.
> Can be used as a dive camera with the Canon WP-DC5 Waterproof Case for Canon SD700 IS Digital Camera, although my wife isnt too sure about that..........
My wife really likes it, and takes it with her all the time, something she wouldnt do with the Nikon, so it meets my goals!
 On: 2007-11-03
After tons of research reading all reviews I purchased the SD700 upgrading from an Olympus Camedia 3000. Ive been using it for a few months now and am overall disappointed with the quality of my pictures. Lots of blurry pictures, lots of red eye, definitely not as good as my Olympus. Im going to purchase another camera and give this one to a family member. Perhaps this is the tradeoff for a small camera. I do like the size, which allows me to take the camera with me more often, but Im going to go back to getting a higher rated point and shoot.
On: 2007-11-01
As a point and shoot camera, these new elphs really cant be beat. They are fast, accurate and produce wonderful pictures. I bought this because of the stabilization features and it works fairly well. Low light situations are still a struggle but again if you needed more features you should get a SLR. Ive been very pleased with this camera and pictures from my honeymoon look great.
On: 2007-10-25
A fine camera. The controls are improved over previous, less powerful models. It fits in my pocket and is ready in seconds for a sudden photo-op. A visible gauge that indicates battery life would be helpful rather than the sudden "out of gas" indicator. Otherwise I am pleased with the camera and would get another Canon when I need one.
On: 2007-10-05
I had previously purchased the SD800 IS model as a gift and was amazed at what a wonderful camera it was. So when it came time to get another, I decided to save a few $$ and go with the SD700 IS.
I figured both models have the image stabilizer (a MUST in my opinion) and similar features. The quality difference between pictures is more or less indescernable. The only difference I can really see is that the 800 has a sleeker design and a few more options in the menu.
In the end, I was just as impressed with the SD700 as I was with the SD800. If youre looking for a good all-around camera, this one comes highly recommended.
On: 2007-09-03
Im not going to get into the details, there are already a ton of reviews that do that. Just want to add my two cents - I absolutely love this camera! It is exactly what I thought it would be, and takes wonderful pictures!
On: 2007-09-01
This is one excellent camera. Takes great pictures and the Image Stabilization feature is wonderful. This is my 5th Digital Camera (I was an early adopter), and 4 of them have been Canons. I switched to Sony once and was very unhappy and am glad I switched back.
The zoom is kind of less powerful, but the wide angle on this bad boy is great. You cant go wrong with this product.
On: 2007-08-28
I only had this camera for about 3 weeks before it was stolen from me at the beach. It however took very nice pictures, was simple to use, and compact. The only thing that I didnt like about the camera was the exterior syling of it. I likeed the box shape of the older ones better. But it was a good camera, probably upgrade to the 800IS when I get ready again. Wider angle for group photos.
On: 2007-08-23
I have had this camera for nearly a year and I have nothing but good things to say about it. The battery life is very strong, the focus is generally sharp, and the zoom is excellent.
I originally bought the camera because of the fast start-up and picture-to-picture time, and I havent been disappointed. I was frustrated that my HP took so long to start up. By the time that I was ready to shoot the moment had passed. Not so with the SD700. The IS tech also seems top notch to me. Im not a very good photographer, but my photos look a good deal better now.
Also, the low light capability of this camera is great. While searching for houses I would take pictures underneath the houses to look for damage and the camera would always show me much more than I could see with my naked eye.
I highly recommend it, but shop around for a good price.
On: 2007-08-17
We have bought two of these cameras, one for us about a year ago, and liked it so much that we bought one for our daughter this past June. We also bought an underwater housing for reef photography. We chose Canon because our prior camera was also a digital Elph (circa 2002) and worked great until the CF door broke off.
Elphs take very good photos, are easy to use and sturdily built. This one has a very large screen and an eyepiece (which I prefer), reasonably simple menus and easy access to some basic settings (e.g., flash on manual, off or auto; erase photo or card) that we use often. The only concern is that the little doors for the battery and cable connection seem flimsy and easy to break. They have survived so far, but we are careful with them. Other than that, just stick it in your pocket or purse and itll always be ready to go. Battery life is excellent and theh charger very compact.
I store and process my photos with both iPhoto and Photoshop. I have printed quite a few 8 x 10s crom cropped photos with great success (any limitations are more the printer than the camera).
My daughter has used her SD 700 Elph for reef photgraphy with ease and success. The housing is very secure and well-designed. It could be used in any hostile environment -- sand, dust, rain, underwater.
On: 2007-08-15
My brother owns this camera and I love using it. Its compact, lightweight, tiny and it fits anywhere. By the way, it takes beautiful pictures, too!
On: 2007-08-14
We have also ordered several of these in the past few months and they take excellent pictures. We are very pleased with the quality we get from these cameras and will continue to order them in the future.
On: 2007-08-08
I purchased this camera in late April, 2007, from this very Amazon page. I have been extremely happy with it for all the reasons mentioned in other reviews. This is really a superior product.
However, I just returned from a 3 week family trip, and upon downloading my videos Im experiencing the "noisy video" problem for the first time. This did not occur for the first few months of ownership - when I purchased the product there was indeed a tiny amount of noise when recording video (or audio notes), but it was reasonable considering the size of the microphone, and it was comparable (although a tiny bit louder) than the noise I experienced on my previous camera, the Canon PowerShot S400. But now, however, the noise is loud enough to completely obscure any detail of the sound thats being recorded. This was very disappointing on some of the quiet, tender, family videos I recorded on my trip. It appears to be an intermittent problem, but it is very discouraging when it happens. Has anyone successfully negotiated with Canon to fix this problem?
On: 2007-08-06
This is a great, small - key! - camera, bought to replace previous larger digitals which were bulky and often lost. We went for something small in order to be able to keep it in a pocket. The fact that the Elph takes *great* pictures was almost a bonus, but it does - a wide range of lighting conditions, zoom settings, and so on, even when the LCD screen cant give a decent picture at max zoom. The controls are intuitive, the lag-time between shots is almost zero (although the UltraII card I stuck in it may help here also?), and the autofocus etc. very effective, as is the image stabilisation.
Id definitely replace this one if it were to go missing... hope not :).
On: 2007-08-01
This is the third iteration of the Canon Elf series that I have bought. I use it as a backup camera and for casual happy snap photos. I also recommend it to all my tech challenged friends. Just point, click and get great pictures.
On: 2007-07-26
I like a lot about this camera. It takes amazing outdoor photos with wonderful color and sharpness, not to mention the ease of changing the exposure if its too dark or light where youre at. It also takes great macro photos.
The cons: biggest problem is the issues with low light photography. The camera has the potential to take photos at night and in low light, HOWEVER, you MUST use a tripod for it to work!! I went for 2 weeks in Japan, and I have a pretty steady hand, and could NOT get a decent indoor photo using the low light setting. The colors came out beautifully, however, everything was out of focus due to having such a long shutter exposure (2 or 3 seconds at least). It didnt matter if I leaned up against something or put the camera on a ledge, they still came out unfocused. This will only take great night photos only if you use a tripod!
The other negative is the bottom of the camera is rounded and with the lens out, the camera tumps forward. You cannot set this on a table without it falling over, even when the camera is off. My camera has fallen over more times than I can count. And just today, I put the camera on a table and 10 seconds later, it fell over and off the table. It landed on its lens, and now the focusing lens is broken and the side dial is loose. So now its off to Canon, to be fixed only 1 week before a short vacation. Im steamed!!!
So, pros and cons to this camera.
On: 2007-07-22
I researched digital cameras for almost a year. I finally purchased the Canon PowerShot SD700 IS and am very happy with it. I have taken almost 300 photos in one week and enjoy the whole process. Im this excited and have not even had a chance to try all the special choices on the menu. Before using the camera, I purchased a ScanDisk 2gig so I would not have to be concerned about running out of space.
On: 2007-07-13
Wed had a digital Elph previously so there was no question we would stick with Canon and the Elph series after the first one was stolen. The question was how far up the chain to go. We settled on the 700 based mostly on its improved movie capability and the image stabilization. Six MP is more than ample for casual use and prints up to 8x10.
If we have any complaint, its not from my wife, but from me. The camera is just too small for my hands (holding, shooting, changing modes, etc. are all a nuisance for me). Im 6-3 and my hands are not large, fingers are probably average length for my size. Nonetheless, I find I need to use mostly fingertips when handling the camera. Maybe this is in part because I usually use a Canon 30D SLR. My wife (5-5 and average hands) thinks the SD700 is perfect, large enough for convenient use and fits in her purse easily. Its a bit better than the SD300 in that the body is slightly thicker.
As for other features, all are great. Like any very powerful camera, there is a lot to learn if you want to move off of the fully automatic mode into the many creative options allowed by the manual controls or even the scene modes. Even if you are experienced digital photographer, you will want to practice for some hours before heading for a kids birthday party as the official photographer. The camera has all the quality for such an outing, but needs considerable expertise if you go beyond the automatic mode. With my SLR I like to drop back to automatic to take a backup picture in case Ive screwed up the manual setting (left some adjustment on the wrong setting ... such as ISO which can cause noise that is not visible in a quick check of the image on the LCD). This is a simple one click turn of a knob on the SLR but on the SD700 you need to open up the menu and do a couple of clicks. This takes time you may not have, so you want to be an expert with the camera or you want to leave it on auto or just choose a scene mode (portrait, landscape, moving object, etc.). Youll be very happy with this camera if you never take it off of auto.
On: 2007-07-12
I previously had the SD600 and the lcd went bad within 6 months of buying it. The SD600 was a bit slow and the quality was not as good as the SD700. I bought the SD700 after hours of looking around on line and looking at reviews. I loved it! That is until my son dropped it and cracked the lens a few weeks after I bought it. I again researched and decided on the SD750. I did not like it at all (except the big screen). I did not like where the dials were moved and the pictures just were not as good as the 700. Maybe it was because of the image stablizer (or maybe it was me??). I really dont know what all the hype is about the 750. I packaged it up the next day and returned it. The 700 was more expensive, but well worth it.
On: 2007-07-09
Super fast (for a point and shoot), excellent image quality & fun to use! What more could you ask for? I have owned several digital cameras and this by far has been my favorite. Lets be real--its not a Digital SLR (I own one of those too)so dont expect this little jem to perform like it is. But for a point and shoot its a very capable camera that takes wonderful images. I have gotten many great macro shots as well! If you are looking for great pictures without the fuss this camera is the one for you! Ive owned both Nikon and Canon cameras and Ive always loved Canons P&S and Nikons SLRs. Canon is an excellent brand and they make excellent cameras- never had any problems. Dont hesitate to buy this camera! It goes with me everywhere and has captured many moments perfectly. After all, isnt that what its all about?
On: 2007-07-09
I love this camera. It takes great shots and its small enough to travel with me at all times.
On: 2007-07-09
I really love this little camera, its very user friendly was not difficult switching from a Sony to this Canon. Amazon has been unbelievable as well going over and beyond getting me a replacement. Faulty camera replaced and one very happy consumer with a cool lil camera to boot!
On: 2007-07-05
Pretty cute little camera. No doubt that this is one of the few Powershots that deserve to have the name "Power" in it. Nice crisp pictures for such a small sensor. 6 MP size allows for about 600+ photos on a 2G card. Took this on my honeymoon in Cancun, brought it on the ATV ride, took it on the beach & more. Sunset photos and daylight are outstanding. Indoors and night are a little less impressive but much better than some other cameras I have tested. Compared to the SD550, this camera is much easier to use, has better battery life, far quicker on startup and taking pics, better LCD screen & much less noise. I also tried the Panasonic LX2 and returned it right away b/c of the noise. Photos are not as crisp as Olympus C4000, but that is also twice the size and less megapixels.
I hold this little baby while on the back of my husbands motorcycle and the image stabilizer is great for those surprise bumps in the road. Even the RAW images were unusable. JPEG compression and noise is much better with the SD700. Fits in my jeans pocket and my purse, so I can always have a camera on me.
Disadvantages...not many. I wish the MP were maybe a bit higher, but you would get more noise with that. The compression in the JPEGs could be a little better. Sometimes the perfect photo is not so perfect if you are a "pixel peeper" and are looking to sell your digital images (they still print wonderfully though.) Body, especially around the LCD, is susceptible to scratches, its unavoidable even if you baby it. Camera is so small that some guys with bigger hands may find its hard to keep it still when pushing the shutter button. Image stabilize helps a bit with that though.
I use this camera for what it is... a vacation camera in place of dragging my large DSLR camera & gear with me. Served me well, I think I will keep this little gem.
On: 2007-07-03
Ive always been a Canon buyer and have had many of their cameras over the past 40 years. I upgraded from the SD400 and found the improvment remarkable. This one is amazing. Color saturation and range are terrific. The noise level is almost non-existent. Image stabilization is fantastic. This is just a backup camera for me when I dont want to carry my SLR. Its so good that Im using my expensive SLR less. From what I read I found this to be a preferable selection to the more expensive SD750 800, 850, 900 and 1000 models.
On: 2007-06-27
Ive been a Canon SLR fan since 1993 when I bought my first EOS Rebel for a trip to the Amazon. Several years ago, I bought a Sony Cybershot(old school generation), entering the digital era, but found that I missed so many shots that I quit taking pictures for a time because the SLR was just too much camera to travel with and the digital was too slow.
I bought this camera to take on a recent trip to Greece, knowing I couldnt miss the photo opps of a lifetime! I LOVE IT! The digital zoom worked great to get details I couldnt even see with the naked eye. I took moving shots from our vehicle and with the image stabilizer got consistent, clear shots I thought Id missed. The combinations of manual mode, auto mode, and sceen selection mode gave me lots of options to get everything from macros on cool plants to stitching together a fabulous sunset horizon over the Aegean Sea.
Six megapixels and the large viewing screen made reviewing details easy and while I havent used the editing software yet, I feel certain that Ill get great cropped images, too.
I experienced only one challenge with this camera that Id say is a negative attribute. Its small size makes it a little difficult to hold securely. Its sleek metal design is attractive, but it slipped out of my hands several times, and Ive got relatively small hands. I learned to slip the wrist strap on immediately after it hitting the ground twice, thankfully with nothing more than a small dent on a corner. So, the "4" rating is strictly based on the ergonomics. Otherwise, with the quality shots produced and the great features on this camera, Id give it a solid "5."
On: 2007-06-25
Digital point-and-shoot cameras have come a long way recently. Im not a photography expert by any means, but this camera works suprisingly well for me.
Especially nice IMO is the manual mode. I recently too a huge number of pictures in the forest, where flash is pretty useless but light levels are too low for most point and shoots... and the image stabilization plus the abilty to set the ISO and color balance by hand made a huge difference.
However, the "image stabilization" isnt really *that* good. It makes all the difference for some low-light no-flash shots which would have otherwise been impossible, but isnt enough for many more shots I wish I could have gotten. This is the first point-and-shoot Ive had where I really wanted a tripod! Not because the camera is bad, but because it is actually good enough to get the shots / quality where a tripod would make a difference (and most point-and-shoots, at least older ones, would be hopeless). BTW: There is a 2 sec delay mode which is obviously intended to make up for the lack of remote.
On: 2007-06-19
I have been a Canon fan for quite some time. My previous camera was the S400 and I upgraded to the SD700 six months ago. The SD700 has been wonderful. The pictures are outstanding and the IS feature is worth it.
In addition to the still picture quality, the movie quality was unexpectedly powerful. The sound and picture was very impressive (especially compared to my previous S400).
I recently had someone accidentally dropped the camera which did not have much physical damage on the outside, but significantly damaged the camera overall. The camera didnt open and close and the lens was blurry. I sent it in to Canon and shockingly they did not charge for the repair and now it is as good as new! The repair took approximately two business days from the time they received it and they sent it back FedEx.
On: 2007-06-18
I love this camera. It takes great pictures and its easy to use. BUT, when youre in low lighting and need the flash, it can use up batteries in 15-20 pictures. During a day, Ive used three sets of batteries, so be sure to take batteries out when you finish for the day and to bring an extra set with you at all times. Make that two extra sets.
On: 2007-06-17
I wanted this to replace a 3-year-old Minolta, I needed it very small and I wanted good picture quality. I was particularly frustrated by the very slow shutter speed on the previous camera. This one is great for my use, takes perfect pictures of traveling and babies, the shutter speed is very fast -- feels almost instantaneous -- and the picture quality is excellent.
In addition, I dropped this on the floor from chest high and the shutter mechanics broke. Canon gave me good repair services, it took about a week, and cost $147.
On: 2007-06-15
This is a very nice camera! Easily pocketable, and produces well exposed, sharp results. My other camera is a Konica-Minolta Maxxum 5D (also 6MP)with Tamron 28-300mm lens. This combination produces sharper results (straight out of the camera) than does the SD700, but the latter is very acceptable. I notice this on-screen (22" widescreen LCD). On PhotoDeluxe, I am not sure I can see a difference.
I particularly like the display where the option chosen shows up as a larger size icon. With this (for example), I can choose flash on or flash off without having to put on my glasses.
On: 2007-06-15
Get this camera while you can! Its been out long enough that Canon is replacing it in the product line with other models that may not be significantly better.
The image stabilization really works. You can do available light photography most of the time because of the IS and the relatively fast lens. Avoiding the built-in flash makes for better photos most of the time.
I got it as a birthday present for my wife and shes loved it in the two trips shes taken since.
On: 2007-06-12
The picture quality is bright with colors. What I like the most is the Image Stabilizer where it allows me to zoom in and still take clear pictures.
Lightweight.
I took it with me on my recent trip to Fossils Springs, Strawberry in AZ. All the picures I took turned out great!!.
Overall, I like it. Highly recommend it.
On: 2007-06-12
I have had my Canon for a few months now. The picture clarity is amazing. I really like the digital macro for close ups. The camera also captures great video clips. I was impressed the quickness of the shutter speed/picture lag. I have a SanDisk Ultra 1MB and it can rap off pictures pretty quick with great results. I did buy an after market screen protector for mine.
On: 2007-06-08
We bought this camera after extensive research and its perfecrt for our needs which included pocket-size, fast successive picture taking, ease of use and double view finders. Highly recommend it!!
by: Anonymous On: 2007-06-05
As a Florida travel photographer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World and Canon PowerShots are the most common cameras I see. Families on vacation seem to love them. Why? Because theyre easy to carry and easy to operate. Each about the size of deck of playing cards, these "pocket cameras" really do slip right into the pocket of a shirt or pair of cargo pants, and their retro rectangular designs makes them easy to grip. And they take good photos. Heres my breakdown of the four top-selling PowerShot models:
4TH PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized Zoom was Canons top-of-the-line ELPH in 2006. It takes good shots, but be careful with the flash. Its often too bright for indoor close-ups and low light outdoor scenes, and so close to the lens that people often end up with red eyes. With a list price of $350, its the same price as the more advanced 2007 models:
3RD PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD750 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) is the new Powershot flagship. And dang if it aint almost perfect! It includes a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features and offers red-eye correction. But the entire back is an LCD display, which looks cool but means the camera does not have a viewfinder -- a must for shooting in bright sun! $450 list.
2ND PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom attempts to add a wide-angle lens into the standard set of PowerShot goodies. The image stabilizer works well, but the lens doesnt focus well at its edges when set at its widest angle. Still, its good training for someone who wants to compose like a pro. An Amazon best-seller, with a list price of $350.
1ST PLACE: Canon PowerShot SD1000 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver) is everything you need in a pocket camera. Better still, everything works well and its a good value. The companion model to the 750, the 1000 trades in that giant LCD screen for a traditional viewfinder-and-LCD arrangement, with a 2.5-inch screen. Its also slightly thinner and lighter overall. With a list price of just $350, it doesnt waste a dollar. Often Amazons top-selling camera.
-- By Mike Neal, photographer for The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World.
On: 2007-06-02
I wanted a great combo pocket camera and video recorder which is what I got with this camera. So far I havent been dissapointed. I think that the controls and menus arent as good as my Casio that just died, but not enought of a problem that Im worried about it.
On: 2007-05-31
I purchased the SD700 to replace an aging (but still working) Canon digital camera. Let me say up front that Ive used many Canon cameras over the years and Ive yet to be disappointed by them.
This camera is no exception. Small and nicely engineered with a very fast startup time, this is definitely a camera that you can carry around anywhere. Ive even been able to put it in the back pocket of my jeans without any problem.
Before buying it I read extensive reviews and found that the quality of the images on this camera are exceptional. Ive used it to take high resolution macro shots and long distance photos and it always works well.
The layout of the controls is very slightly different to older Canon cameras, but you should be able to adjust quickly.
The camera doesnt come with a carrying case, but I was able to purchase a silicone skin in blue (Canon PowerShot SD700 Silicone Skin Case - (Frosty Blue)). This has worked wonderfully to protect the camera and make it easier to get a firm grip on it.
With a 2 Gb memory card, we were able to take this camera for a weeks tour of Washington DC without filling it up. The viewing mode for existing photos worked well here, because it can display the photos the right way up whether you took them in landscape or portrait mode. The battery also held up well to a lot of use, and only needed recharging about every third day. We mostly used the display to focus and shoot, though there is a useable viewfinder.
While this camera doesnt allow you to take RAW mode photos, I think that its an ideal camera for any photo enthusiast who wants something thats portable and takes really great shots.
On: 2007-05-31
In general, I am very pleased with the SD 700. I have a Canon Digital Rebel, but I was looking for something easier to carry around for the more routine P & S type of pictures. Anyway, besides meeting that requirement, this camera also has many extra capabilities for some manual control and special situations. I like having both the LCD screen and a Viewfinder. The Viewfinder is better when there is a lot of sunlight hitting the LCD. The LCD is bright and sharp in most situations and very useful in setting up the camera for timed shots. During my last vacation, I used the SD 700 a lot more than the Digital Rebel. The Rebel was great for special scenery shots where I needed a Polarizer filter or whatever, but for most cases and people shots, the 700 was easy to carry and use and took great pictures.
On: 2007-05-30
while i think the actual photo quality is not as crisp as it was in the canon s410 i had prior to this model, the sd700 takes excellent photos for a camera this size. it takes nearly as good macros as the s410, and much better than many other cameras of this size. (this is an important quality to me.) it is also small enough to put in a jeans pocket or purse and have pretty much everywhere you go. (the number one reason i wanted a compact camera.) the battery life is much better than the s410 was, although there is still no meter. all-in-all, a great camera.
On: 2007-05-27
I cant stop taking pictures! I like how this camera starts up fast. Theres alot of features to work with, but read the advanced feature book that comes with the camera and after about a month you will take some amazing pictures. But of course, you can get along fine without ever reading book. I take it everywhere! I recommend getting a 1gb or higher High Capacity / Fast memory card. Specifically, I have a SanDisk Ultra II 2.0 GB and its a huge difference, especially when shooting video and pictures back to back. I initially used the standard SD 2.0gb card and right away noticed the difference in the performance.
On: 2007-05-25
Cant complain about anything on this camera.. Fast, clear and pretty easy to use. Too bad when I bought it, it went down in price a short while after, but hey thats technology for you.
On: 2007-05-24
I replaced my old 2MP Nikon CoolPix800 with the PowerShot SD700. My research was based on Amazon, Phil Askey and CNET customer reviews as well as Gails Canon Powershot SD700-IS Blog. Everything that annoyed me about my old camera (slow recovery, poor flash, big and bulky) is now ancient history. Ive been interested in photography for the past 35 years, but have never been an equipment fanatic. I have always preferred a film camera over digital, but this camera is making a digital believer out of me. Its simple to use. It recycle time is great. The flash is fast and powerful. Its extremely compact. It has a 140mm equivalent zoom. Of course the best part of this amazing camera is that the photo quality is nothing short of amazing. For its price, the SD700 is arguably the best digital camera you can buy.
On: 2007-05-23
everybody is right..great pictures..IS works..macro to infinity all right-on clear..now for secret stuff: 1) if you set it to manual, push func, scroll down to W,slide over to widescreen, take pictures in manual...voila panaoramic picture one page 8X10 no stitching needed..2).set mode to manual. push func-set..scroll down to 0.pushing 2 menu sets either 0 for exposure compensation or long shutter up to 15 seconds..can you believe no one told us in either pro reviews or manual???
On: 2007-05-21
Good, clear pictures. Great movies. Great camera for the money.
On: 2007-05-21
This camera is amazing. I use it everyday and it always takes a good picture. You can even get really good pictues in low light. Its small, quick to start up and take multiple pictures and its a pretty good price.
Highly recommended.
On: 2007-05-19
Rapida, tremenda calidad de imagen, facil de usar, compacta, liviana, en fin no puedo hablar mejor de ella, la verdad me encanta, tal vez el unico punto en que necesita un poco de pericia es cuando se toma fotografia con flash, pues este tiene sus limitaciones por el tamanho.
On: 2007-05-18
Wonderful camera! After researching for a year...Im extremely happy with my decision. I first bought the Canon SD800IS but returned it for this one...this camera got better reviews & was a more sturdy camera. My photos are gorgeous & the IS words great.
On: 2007-05-15
This camera met or exceeded my expectations in every aspect. It shoots amazing images, fabulous videos and fits in my pocket. My mother (who cant see a thing) can see the pictures on the display. I did get a 1GB card for it, so I could actually take short movie clips. I just love my new camera.
On: 2007-05-15
Just got back from a 8 day vacation used the camera everyday great little camera, Used a 2gig memory chip took about 300 picture didnt recharge the battery once.Takes great shoots while drving on a bus.
On: 2007-05-15
It,s great
On: 2007-05-14
Camera has an enormous amount of features, but also works well as a point and shoot. You cant take a blury picture even if you try. Takes the reliable and common SD memory cards. Looking for a great camera...buy this one!
On: 2007-05-14
If youre looking for photo quality, its a great choice. Its not a newbie and has proven that can take great photos with the enough MP for most users. I really liked it - the product quality is above average, the image stabilized zoom is great and its fast and reliable. Highly recommended for those who are looking for photo quality with a very small camera.
 On: 2007-05-14
I get these small weird little hazy circles on images when I use the flash. I used to think it was the flash reflecting off dust or something creating this, but it happens in just all of my low light picturess. Does anyone else have this problem?
On: 2007-05-13
Definitely worth the money! I upgraded from a Kodak EasyShare camera I purchased almost 3 years ago when I bought this one. My favorite features on the Canon SD700 are:
*The one-touch flash turn off (my old camera required me to go through a menu to do this)
*Lightning-fast turn on and turn off speed
*The rate at which I can snap sequential pictures (my Kodak made me wait several seconds between photos)
*The rechargeable battery.
I also love its slim size, and the fact that it has a viewfinder, a disappearing feature on todays cameras. Fantastic product all around. Ill definitely buy Canon brand again.
On: 2007-05-13
Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized ZoomThis camera is easy to use and kid friendly. It takes great pictures. It takes a little bit of time to process to be able to take the next picture. Otherwise it has great features and the software that comes with it makes it even more fun to use. I recommend this camera to anyone who wants a small digital camera that will fit in your pocket and has many features that make it easy to use.
On: 2007-05-12
This was a well researched late Christmas gift, as a replacement for a digital camera, whose flash had ceased flashing.
It was a big hit. My daughter and son-in-law love to take movies with it. We have movies of my 11 month old granddaughters virtually first steps, and a series of seven steps. They filled the two gig memory card in six days. They love it because it is so small and "cant take a bad picture."
It does have some of the latency typical of digital cameras, which is an irritant.
On: 2007-05-12
I love this camera! I noticed that many of my photos with my old camera were coming out blurry and we were taking the kids to Disney - so I HAD to have a camera to capture the memories clearly! I had a few requirements #1 being an image stabilization feature. I also wanted a camera that used a lithium rechargeable battery, could take multiple pictures in succession (my old camera had about a 10-15 sec. wait time between snapping photos - very frustrating), lcd screen and was fairly compact. I have previously owned two different Kodak digitals that use SD cards and had recently gotten a 1Gig card, so I was in the market for something that also used SD so I wouldnt have to buy new memory cards/sticks. I did some research, looked at many different manufacturers and narrowed it down to a few choices. I called Cannon to inquire about some other models to find that they didnt have the true image stabilizer feature that I wanted, and the rep was VERY helpful. Armed with the info she shared and my research I decided upon the Canon SD700. I took over 400 pictures on our vacation and the quality of the photos is terrific! The image stabilization feature is awesome - in pictures where my kids were running the photos are crystal clear!! Im a point & shoot person, so there are some extra features on this gem that I havent mastered yet, but I havent really spent tons of time with the instruction manual - once I take the time to do that, Im sure I will be better able to utilize all the extras. Oh- almost forgot - this camera is so compact it fits into your pocket! I would definitely recommend this camera!! This is my first time writing a review - so I hope I included enough info to be helpful to you!
On: 2007-05-12
I did a lot of on-line research and went to stores to get a "hands on" look before I decided to buy the Canon. It takes wonderful pictures and it is easy to use. It has just the right amount of extra features for a point and shoot. It has a good, solid, feel and is easily transported. If you want more, a digital SLR or a regular film SLR is the way to go.
On: 2007-05-12
Our previous digital camera was approaching 5 years old and its pictures were not what they used to be. So I picked this on because of reviews i read on CNET and elsewhere, because it is small enough to fit in a pocket, image stabilization, and 4x zoom. So far we are not disappointed. It has many pictuer modes that we dont use, but pictures are good.
On: 2007-05-11
I havent really used it too much yet but it seems extremely impressive. I have a Canon G3 and paid $600, which is a great camera and I bought it about four years ago and it was great but it takes blurry images.
Canon SD700 takes really nice images. My husband took a photo of me as I was turning around. It took a crisp image. The G3 would have blurred. Also if you have shaky hands it will work well and takes good pictures. It has an image stabilizer in the lens.
It has even more options than I expected. I do agree that the weel is a bit flimsy, but I mostly use the manual mode, havnt tried the video yet, waiting to get a higher sd card. Just so you know, the camera comes with a 16mb sd card, which is just enough for about 5-6 high quality images. You do need at least a 1gb card to enjoy the camera.
Did I mention it is tiny. A bit bigger than an sd450 but still really small. The body seems metal, not as plasticky as most small cameras are. Looks very durable.
I read a lot of reviews and out of the sd series, Canon Powershot sd700 is the best out there in the market for crisp images. If you need video, just get a nice video camera.
It also has a digital macro mode which is very useful for take a lot of close ups. Sometimes the optical macro mode just wont do it.
On: 2007-05-10
I typically shoot with professional level SLRs. I wanted something small for vacations and just to carry around. This little thing is great! Great images. More control than most cameras this size.
Only 4 stars because it could be a tad bit more on the customizable side. Id like to see an apreture priority or hey... full manual would be nice.
But, this is not the audience Canon was trying to target.
Great lil camera!!
On: 2007-05-10
After several weeks of research, trying to figure out what camera would give me the most bang for my buck, I settled on the Canon Powershot SD700. I am so glad I did. Other reviewers have accurately assessed the numerous functions and features of the Canon SD700, so I would just like to say that this little camera, though pricey, is worth every penny. My husband and I often take it with us on our mountain and desert hikes, and the shots we take are so clear it is almost better than being there. Inside shots are equally nice. The only downside to this camera is that it does not come with a carrying case or a large digital memory card. So, when you buy, be sure to go to your local Wal-mart or Target to purchase a $10 solid carrying case and look for deals on memory cards like this one: SanDisk SDSDH-2048-901 2 GB Ultra II Secure Digital Memory Card (Retail Package).
Highly recommended!
On: 2007-05-09
Product is good even though the delivery was late bcoz of unavailability of stock.
On: 2007-05-09
I took this camera to Paris the end of April 07 after only having the camera a couple of weeks. I have some of the best pictures I have ever taken on a vacation! Clear, crisp, close up or far away, they are great. I cant say I was always positioned correctly - etc., but the Image Stabilization (IS) was good to use with the zoom. I have the gargoyles on the top of Notre Dame clearly, using the zoom from the sidewalk. I didnt have to climb endless stairs up the tower. Wonderful. I really enjoyed the modes, I took lots of pics on landscape and they are really great - the gardens of Versailles - beautifully captured. Only draw back is how easily it scratches. I bought a great case for it locally for less than $10.00 but often just kept the camera handy. It came home scratched - but I have great photo/memories forever. I highly recommend this camera. Not the 800, not the 1000 go with the 700 it has better lenses and the image stabilization for zoom clarity. Enjoy!
On: 2007-05-07
Even though this camera had mostly excellent reviews, I remained skeptical about its quality. However, after a few months of fooling around with it, it has surpassd my expectations. Its small, yet sturdy, the picture quality is fantastic, maybe a little too good. The zoom feature enables you to see in perfect quality every little hair folicle, nose hair or blemish in high detail, so watch out for that :) I love the brand Canon, and I love this camera, not one con so far to report on. Well worth the money spent!
On: 2007-05-07
Ive really come to love photography but dont want to spend thousands on a big souped-up camera. This one is really perfect: fast loading, lightweight, big screeen with viewfinder, easy review & picture setting capabilities and looks very cool. My only complaint is that major areas of sunlight (big windows, etc) tend to wash out to a big white square rather than capturing whats outside the window (trees, sky,etc.) but that could be my ameteaur photog skills getting in the way. Anyway, this is a great camera, really fun to use.
On: 2007-05-07
Terrific -- light, lots of features. Downside is it takes a while to learn all the bells and whistles, but worth it. Low-light stabilization (or long telephoto) worth the price
On: 2007-05-07
Fast startup, easy to use and good price for features. Highly recommend over many other cameras.
On: 2007-05-03
I bought the SD700 for by less-than-tech-savvy parents, and they absolutely love it! It is a very user-friendly camera with buttons and functions set up logically. The pictures are simply perfect. I have a 5mp Kodak that I thought took great pictures, but there is no comparison - these are amazing. The LCD is one of the best out there - pictures and video files look like they are in HD. Long battery life and cool photo editing software. It doesnt come with a case, but I found a great little padded case on Amazon that fits the SD700 nicely for a great price (Bag, D-pods 10, Black, by LowePro) - weird name, I know, just copy and paste in the search box. The only drawbacks are that the camera wont tell you how many pictures you have left to shoot (my Kodak tells me how many more photos my memory card will hold) only the amount of space left on card, and there is no external AC adapter that pugs directly into the camera, so you have to take to battery out and put it in its charger to charge it. Those are the only downsides, but nothing that should deter anyone away from buying this camera. Great price and better than the SD1000, which has had a drastic price cut shortly after it was released, which usually means bad sales.
On: 2007-05-02
This tiny camera is excellent. The image quality is awesome, the battery lasts forever, the features are great, the auto-mode is really useful.
The only lack is the ISO level. You cant beat the ISO level using of the Fujis, but its OK for me. Besides, the video files take too much space in memory, so it is impossible to share a video on the internet or by e-mail.
Whatever, I recommend this camera a lot!
On: 2007-04-29
We bought this camera to replace/upgrade our 3.2MP Olympus Stylus. However, we have been extremely dissapointed with the qaulity of the pictures vs. the older camera. One of our biggest frustrations is the amount of Red Eye in all of our pictures taken since we bought this camera. We use the "Red Eye Reduction" setting but this doesnt really seem to help. The Olympus simply took better pictures despite being a lower MP camera.
We are now going back to Olympus. Not only was this camera a waste of money but, more importantly, we wasted those precious moments since we bought this that we did not capture with a better camera. We have shared our frustrations with others and were surprised to learn that many others have had similar complaints (especially with the amount of Red Eye in Canon cameras).
On: 2007-04-27
I chose this model for its shutter speed and have not been disappointed. It is fast, the resolution and sharpness are good and the image stabilization feature is very handy. I take many snaps of kids and pets and other candid shots and I have been very happy.
On: 2007-04-18
This is the camera I wanted last year for Christmas. Unfortunately, the SD700 I received from Amazon had a defective image sensor resulting in a blue spot on every photo. I returned it for an exchange, but Amazon stopped carrying it for awhile, so I tried out the Pentax A20. That camera took very grainy indoor photos and I returned it in disappointment but then saw Amazon carried this camera again and I re-ordered it. I was not disappointed the second time around.
The camera takes fantastic photos and the indoor shots that were grainy on the Pentax came out clean on the Casio. I much prefer a lower mega pixel camera that can take clean photos at the highest resolution than a higher mega pixel camera that has noise at its highest setting.
I took the camera to the Tulip festival and took lots of terrific photos. The camera did a great job on close ups and distance shots and this camera is really good at taking quick photos that are not blurry.
I only wished I had this camera for use earlier.
Although not part of this review, I thought I would like to mention that Amazon went out of their way to get this camera to me in time for the Tulip festival including getting a last minute change to their shipping department to change the address and delivery method. I ordered 2-day shipping Wednesday night but changed the method and address Thursday morning, after Amazon started the fulfillment process. The Amazon representative was able to cancel the fulfillment at the last moment and re-order it with the updated information. Amazon got me the camera Friday at the correct address. Although not part of the review, I thought I should give Amazon credit where credit is due.
On: 2007-04-11
The camera works great. Its much faster than previous cameras I owned, which is very important for me so that I can take pictures of my kids when they are playing. I can also shoot high-res videos (although the camera picks up a lot of background noise).
The only significant problem is that the LCD in the camera had a faulty pixel when I received it. I could have returned it for a replacement, but it was probably not worth the trouble. My rating would have been 5 stars if the LCD were perfect.
Overall, Im quite happy with it.
On: 2007-04-11
Very easy to use, even manual controls. Barely needed to look at the manual.
Great quality images.
On: 2007-04-10
If your like me and dont like a complicated camera, this one is for you. I decided that when I take pictures, I want 3 things: speed, image stabilization, and a cute camera. This camera comes on quickly and it is ready to go. I have yet to create a blurry pictue with it, even when I had other people using it who were not familiar with it. Also, with such a large screen on it, you can really truly preveiw the pictures your taking. The cute factor is high, as well. I wanted a tiny camera that is easy to take everywhere. This fits in my back pocket, and I love that. No more big bulky camera to drag around on vacations. It even has different sound options for different camera actions. If you want it to howl like a wolf on start-up, you can. The picture look great, but thats compared to my 3.2MP camera I used to have. Honestly, unless your a professional photographer, you are never going to use all the bells and whistles of the more expensive cameras. I had a hard time picking out a camera, and I couldnt decide between this one and the other canons with more megapixels. I choose this one because it felt so much more solid in my hand, and I wasnt planning on making any poster sized prints. My 4x6 prints look great without 10MP.
On: 2007-04-09
After 4 months, my camera suddenly stopped transmiting videos to the computer. Whan I try it, the camera locks up and the lamp remains blinking forever. I had to buy an USB SD Card Reader (like a pen drive) to continue making videos and moving it to the computer. Another problems: the flah range is too short and it doesnt have a "battery remaining" indicator (its incredible!).
Despite of that problems, that camera has an excellent picture quality (especially at night or indoors), considering this is an amateur camera.
On: 2007-04-09
Great digital camera. I have bought quite a few and did like the picture quality from my previous cameras (Kodak & Fugi). These pictures are clear and crisp. Great features and easy to use. The IS is a huge plus! Would highly recommend to all looking for a small digital camera.
On: 2007-04-04
This is really a great camera! All the photos I have taken are very nice-looking. And IS works great as well; I even tried shaking the camera explicitly when taking a picture and it was still good especially compared to my old camera (with no IS).
On: 2007-04-04
..and keeping this little wonder with me at all times. What a benefit to have such a great camera around when you want it. So instant and portable, I take ten times as many shots now, because its not a project dragging out the equipment.
Love it!
Jim Cooper
On: 2007-04-03
This camera has everything I wanted. I was afraid to buy something that I had not actually seen and I do not know anyone that actually owns one. I went by the reviews and they are right - it is a great camera and well worth the cost. Canon is the way to go. I had looked at other less expensive compact cameras but the Canon quality of this one outshines other brands.
It is very small and compact, easy to use, takes great pictures, red eye is not a problem, (even in my animals pictures) and it takes great pictures in dark or low light. It is easy to download the pictures to my PC. I highly recommend this camera for everyday use.
On: 2007-04-03
It doesnt take the place of a digital SLR, but it sure comes through in spades for filling in the gaps requiring someting fast and reliable with quality results, and the video is astounding for something so small! With image stabliization included its a quality product at the price.
The one drawback I found was a noisy image when using the digital zoom. The optical zoom, however, is easy to use and flawless.
On: 2007-04-02
After using it for 20 days I feel this camera is worth buying.
1)Starting with, I must say picture quality is very nice. I took few snaps at postcard size and they were very clear.
2) Image Stabilizer is one of the best feature. With my older camera many snaps got ruined due to lack of IS.
3) I dont find view finder a very lucrative option, instead it wud have been nice if it had 30 inch LCD.
4) Zoom is also one of the problem with these small cameras. Though it has 4x zoom( much better than 3x which u can notice very easily) still i feel sometimes u miss the capabilities of higher zoom.
by: sldsln On: 2007-03-29
This is a great little camera. If you are looking for a small camera that you can fit in your pocket this is it! It starts up super fast and is ready to shoot in less than 2 seconds. The battery lasts a long time and it even has an "AUTO" mode so you can let the camera do the thinking. You can spend much more on an SLR camera (they are the big cameras you see around peoples necks) and they are better, or so the people who have forked over the cash for one say but do you really want to walk around looking like a Japanese tourist? If you want a camera that is not a nuisance to carry that takes super good pictures this is it. Did I mention it takes video with sound to boot!
P.S. For about $30 more I would recommend you get an extra battery, a leather case and a 1Giga bite SD memory card. You can find this on that big auction site (you know the one).
On: 2007-03-27
A powerful tinny camera. X4 optical zoom is great. Especially love the Digital Macro mode, in which I can get almost ZERO distance from lens to subject and get it easily focused. I got great Macro shots of tinny components on a printed circuit board, which is normally done by a Photo Microscope costs 60+ times more than this little guy.
On: 2007-03-26
Easy to use and doesnt take too long to get the hang of all the various settings. I would highly recommend.
On: 2007-03-25
This is a fantastic camera for the money (my third Canon Powershot digital camera). It takes great pictures, and the Image Stabilization works very well. We also love the 3" LCD. Its a great value.
On: 2007-03-25
I bought this camera because of its small size and the excellent reviews it had already received. It performed very well and best of all it is simple to use. The screen is bright and easy to see in all the outdoor conditions I encountered. It starts up quickly and there is little delay. The picture quality is good.
On: 2007-03-17
It does everything you want it to, without delay in shutter speed and with fabulous quality.
I love it!
On: 2007-03-15
This camera is exceptionally good value for the price and the feature set.Though a litlle low on the memory front as it comes packed with only a 16 mb it was not much of a problem for me as I already had a 1GB memory card.With Optical Zooms upto 4x the pictures came out absolutely fine and the Image Stabilization feature was just awesome.Overall a must buy product
On: 2007-03-14
After looking up every site possible for reviews I found this Canon SD700 with good reviews on Amazon. I love to buy through Amazon because it is always reliable and comes on time, etc. Anyway, I really wanted to LOVE this camera, but it just didnt work for me. Ive owned several different digitals...an early Sony Mavica that used floppys and took fabulous shots and a Coolpix 2100 that was also great, but I wanted to upgrade to something with a better battery life (AAs became expensive after vacation!) and I wanted a bigger screen. My husband insisted on a viewfinder although he rarely takes any pictures. Maybe this 700 was too much for me or maybe it was defective???? My pictures were always blurry and since I like to take closeups of flowers, it just didnt work! The image stabilization must not have helped one bit. Otherwise, I think Canon makes a great camera and I ended up sending this one back and buying a Canon SD630. It works great for me and although it doesnt have the viewfinder my husband wanted, I LOVE it. Maybe its just simpler for a simple person like myself. You know how sometimes things that work great for others just doesnt do it for you....well, this Canon 700is just wasnt for me. I do, however, wonder why it is hard to find this camera? Very few places sell it...in fact, I couldnt find it anywhere in the Nashville area which is why I ordered it online??? Im real happy with my SD630...Canon makes a good camera and I love this one.
On: 2007-03-14
I am using this camera since 4 weeks now. Its impressive, Its sleak, stylish and excellent camera !
Go and head.. if you are looking for a normal point and shoot... just buy this.
:-) Happy photography.
Shan
On: 2007-03-14
Bought the camera last October and have been happy with it in every way. When I got the camera, I bought a hard plastic cover to put over the LCD for protection (Im a little obsessive with my gadgets in this way...I treat them very very well). A couple weeks ago, I took it out of its case (where it had been sitting on my desk for a few weeks), and discovered a crack had formed in the LCD screen UNDER THE PROTECTIVE COVER. The crack appeared to radiate from the optical viewfinder. I sent the camera in, and predictably, they would not cover the repair under the warranty. The kept telling me that I had to have applied pressure to the screen for this to happen. And they ignored the fact that I had a 1/8" plexiglass barrier on that screen. I paid for the repair because it was cheaper than buying a new camera, but after being a loyal canon customer for many years (this was my 4th Powershot), they will no longer have my business. The 1-star is indicative of Canons customer service.
On: 2007-03-11
I am totally amazed at this cameras capabilities!!! The image stabilization is fantastic and the screen quality is unsurpassed. I love it.
On: 2007-03-11
I love this camera. Its the best digital camera I ever had. Canon products are the best. I would recommend this product to anyone.
On: 2007-03-11
I am an experienced amateur photographer. My primary camera is a Canon Digital Rebel XT DSLR. I needed for a compact camera to use when the DSLR was too big. My criteria for choosing the SD700 where:
1) Compact
2) Zoom to at least 135mm (35mm equivalent)
3) Image stabilization (I have shakey hands!)
4) Optical viewfinder
5) Image quality sufficient for 11x14 prints
After spending way too much time looking at online reviews of compact cameras, I choose the Canon SD700.
I was initially nervous choosing a year-old model, but the specs and price suited me more than SD800 or other manufacturers newer models. I dont care about face detection or other features on the newer cameras. If you do, or if you like to shoot wide angle, you might want to consider the SD800 instead of this camera.
I have had my SD700 just a few days but I love it! It is extremely easy to learn to use, fits in my shirt pocket, takes great pics, feels real solid, and it is beautiful to look at.
My only (minor) complaint is that AiAF (automatic autofocus selection) doesnt work very well; it often selects the wrong part of the image to focus on. I leave this feature turned off, and just use the central focus sensor.
On: 2007-03-09
Although the Elph SD700IS fits into a shirt pocket, the 8x10" prints are are sharp from corner to corner. With the help of the Photoshop, sharp 24x30" prints can be made.The distortion is insignificant at the short and medium zoom range but is noticeable at the long zoom end. The lens is better than some of the SLR lenses I have tested. Exposure is very accurate in most cases and the color is good. The optical viewfinder, although not very accurate, is very useful when the LCD screen cannot be seen in bright light. I would not buy a camera without a viewfinder.
The accuracy of the viewfinder can be established by comparing the area shown by the viewfinder to that on the LCD screen.
The power on/off button is too small and difficult to find.
The flash is weak, as in many other compacts. An accessory flash is available but incompatible with the idea of having a compact shirt pocket camera.
Overall, this is an amazing little camera useful for a pro or an advanced amateur as a constant companion to supplement the heavy gear left home.
On: 2007-03-09
I am a rookie when it comes to picture taking but I bought this camera after my brother told me how great it was. I love it. The pictures are great. It is user friendly... very easy. The image stabilization feature has me taking perfect pics. The battery is long lasting and it takes great pictures in low light without a flash. I love it. I have become a shutter bug.
On: 2007-03-09
Im quite happy with the purchase (except for Amazons slow super saver shipping). The camera is absolutely beautiful, even though it seems to scratch easily even though I usu take care of my things well. The pictures turn out very well and the manual/night snapshot modes help take pictures at night/indoor. The night snapshot gets pretty noisy but I guess still within acceptable quality limit, I keep my pic in the computer anyway, its not like Im gonna blow it up poster-size. For an amateur photographer, its a good buy.
On: 2007-03-08
This little camera takes some really great day shots. Ive had a little trouble with night shots being too dark. Definitely a good buy, very easy to use, and a little better zoom compared to others in the same price range.
On: 2007-03-08
This camera takes clear pictures and is small enough to fit in a change purse. Great for making sure you dont miss that unexpected shot.
On: 2007-03-08
I bought this camera for my wife in September 06 and so far it works great. There are so many cool features and we havent mastered even 10% of them. The zoom is great especially the fact that you have the extra digital zoom when the optical zoom is maxed out. Overall, it is a good little camera!
On: 2007-03-08
A great everyday camera. It does the job and then some. I am sure in 2 or 3 years there will be better for the price but for now its a great pick up. Great pictures and fun to use. Easy to carry and fast to set up. will give you years of enjoyment. I think it gives you alot for the money. Basically it gives you alot of usable features. especially when you want to have the person in color but the background in Black and white. At times thats a cool shot.
On: 2007-03-07
I have found that Cannons cameras are very reliable and can take a beating. I dropped my elph 320 many times and it never skipped a beat. I love the image stablizer on this camera, it really helps when you are using the zoom. For anyone that is looking for a point and shoot that takes really clear pictures this is the camera for you. I found a great deal on the camera by using ShopLocal.
On: 2007-03-06
Though a tad larger than the 600, the image stabilization and extra optical zoom easily justify the higher cost. Slips into your pcoket, whether jeans or jacket. Had it not been so portable, I would not have taken nearly as many photos during my vacations. Overall photo quality was good, and the night option in scenic mode captures dark images very well. Daytime shots seem a bit darker than my old Oly C4000, but sharper nonetheless. Great camera, and the price coudnt be better for something of such high quality and convenience.
On: 2007-03-05
If I wouldnt also own a Canon PowerShot S3, I would think this camera is perfect. The S3 has 12x zoom and terrific video sound. This SD700 just doesnt zoom or sound as good as the S3, BUT its a lot less money and so much handier! When I offended Art Garfunkel on stage with the S3 flash, I knew I had to get a less powerful model. The SD700 fits the bill!
On: 2007-02-25
Quick shutter response, excellent picture quality, nice screen.
Image stabilization really makes a difference. I can take pictures by candlelight (and even though I wouldnt print them higher than 4x6) they are something I could look at.
Battery life so far has been good. I moved from an Olympus 5060 prosumer camera and there is nothing Im not happier with using this camera. Highly recommended
On: 2007-02-24
The SD700 IS is a very nice size and weight small camera for those not interested in the smallest ultra compact on the market. Feature packed, easy to use, and portability are its strengths. I have large hands and am farsighted, which is not a good combination when looking at small electronics. I decided to try this camera because of reviews saying that it is small but bigger than the other Elphs.
Having 35-140 lens along with Image Stabilizer for the going price is terrific! Really love the LCD, its bright and readable. Used without glasses and could see what I was doing, mostly. Being old school, having an optical viewfinder, is a requirement. Comes in handy to save battery life, use when its too bright or when in a place that it would be impolite to have the LCD on.
IS is a nice feature that is helpful in low light. You will see a difference with less camera shake which cause blurry pics. If you are not going to fiddle faddle around with the camera the IS will help, not always, but in certain situations. Just keep it on all the time in shoot only mode. Many professional reviews are all positive about this model.
Great battery life! I have taken 650+ shots using the LCD mostly, some flash, playing with the menus and the battery still has a charge! I have charged the battery a couple of times and it seems to go on forever, surprised about how long this small battery maintains the charge.
Nice built in feature that is helpful; My colors- can review shots and compare your pic with all the built in color options like Vivid, Neutral, Sepia, etc. If another one looks better than choose instead.
The wrist strap is adjustable, able to tighten on my wrist. Not using a wrist or neck strap is asking for trouble. Purchased the Canon accessory pack with extra battery, carrying case and neck strap. I like the fact that the straps are easy to take off. Wanted different straps because when wearing a shirt with chest pocket the neck strap will come in handy, otherwise will carry in pants pocket with wrist strap.
I would recommend this camera to anyone!
On: 2007-02-22
This camera is easy to use and gives excellent results. The beginner can choose "Auto" and make good photos without any effort. The more advanced
shooter will find enough functions to enable him/her to fully utilize its
capabilities using "Manual". Only slow shutter speeds are shown,to warn of camera shake but the image stabilizer works very well to ease that risk. Its a pleasure to use,very small and pocketable. The case and a spare battery plus a 1GB SD card makes the SD700IS a fine photographic tool thats fun to have at hand.
On: 2007-02-20
This was my daughters Christmas present. It doesnt leave her hands. She takes it with her everywhere. It takes great pictures.
On: 2007-02-14
I take this camera everywhere with me! Ive been using it for a couple of months now, and find it has a lot of improvements over my former Sony.
For the price, you get many features that are extremely useful in macro, and regular shooting. The night filter works great! The flash is powerful, and the color indoors and out is great.
Im very happy with this camera. Although Im not a professional, I love taking pictures and the accuracy of my pictures has greatly improved with the stabilizer.
A great camera for the person who needs lots of features with good results.
Jo
On: 2007-02-08
After trying TWO separate SD700s, I am returning them both. The SD700 has a serious micrphone problem: the overall volume is extremely low, and there is a pronounced hissing noise that dominates the video. This happens at all settings. I have owned other Canon digitals, both large and small and have not had this problem. The primary reason I bought this model was for the image stabilizer, which I found does not really make enough difference to be worth the price. My "old" Powershot SD200 takes better photos and video. FYI, I emailed Canons service/repair/warranty department about this issue over a month ago, just to see if there was anything that could be done about the video problem and they ignored me. Fortunately I am not dependent on them for help and can just return my camera to the place I bought it. Rethinking my brand loyalty...
On: 2007-02-07
I bought this camera formy wife for her birthday because she complained about the difficulty using my Cannon S2IS (great camera also but thats for another review) This camera is so simple to use and so easy to cary around I found I was using this camera instead of my own camera. I found the battery life is very good although from past experience i would recomend a spare battery. you never know when the battery is going to run out. The veiw screen is nice and large and easy to see even in high light conditions and the photos are increadable.The image stabilization works great.The photo quality if fantastic. We take an average of 100 photos a month and love this camera. Thats just my opinon my wifes opinion is she loves it too.
On: 2007-01-29
Great shots. Great size. Especially great shots in low light. Does everything promised.
On: 2007-01-28
We chose this camera because it appeared from reviews to be one of the best compact digital cameras, and the price is reasonable for the quality. The LCD display is huge and the menus/settings are generally intuitive and useful. Its a great size and has lots of useful features (e.g. it goes to sleep if you havent used it in awhile to save power). Not thrilled with the red eye reduction, but I think youd need to go to a pretty high end camera to fully take care of this. Like most cameras, the card it comes with is really small so youll need to buy additional memory to take pictures that are large enough to print well. Overall we are thrilled and highly recommend it.
On: 2007-01-28
# Ive had one for 6 months, and I am thoroughly pleased with it. I get very good quality shots both in normal and macro mode; the image stabilization is really helpful. I believe the best evidence is simply to look at the photos in my Flickr stream ([...]), and judge for yourself if what I am saying is true.
# There are tons of manual controls which you can use, and I do use them, mostly for exposure and flash control, as well as panning assistance.
# Low light pictures are quite good, although at higher ISO values you get a lot of graininess. The flash is very good also.
# The only really annoying issue is that it doesnt have an indicator of you battery status, which only shows when the battery is just about dead.
# If you are the type that goes out and takes a lot of pictures, like me, I would strongly advise you to get an extra battery.
On: 2007-01-27
Good one for a good price! :)
Completetly satisfied till date.
On: 2007-01-22
This is my first digital camera and I read a lot of reviews before decided on this one. As in other reviews, my only complaint is the lack of notification that the battery charge is low. I have been very pleased with its performance.
On: 2007-01-22
canon did it again, awesome little camera, excellent pics and good features (IS, auto image rotation for viewing mode, color accent...). Battery lasts really long at least as compared to my sony dscw7 which was stolen recently. Probably the best advantage over the sony is the fact that I can now take pics of my toddler without having the flash go off 3 times before the pic is taken thus ruining everything...
On: 2007-01-22
Ive had this camera for about three months now. So far, I am happy with it. It takes sharp pictures, and the menu functions are easy to use. For under $300, its a great buy. The best part is the stabilization feature. It captures sharp pictures even while you are moving, day or night. Friendly-user menu.
On: 2007-01-20
I had a nice 5 mb camera with a 10X optical zoom that was just a little too big to fit in my pocket. I borrowed an SD700 IS from my daughter to go on a three week vacation. I thought it was perfect. The Image Stability system let me take nighttime skyline, low light and telephoto pictures with no blurring. It is so small I kept the camera in my pocket the whole time and took hundreds of pictures. Virtually all of them came out great. It does not have aperature or shutter priority manual modes but I didnt miss them at all. The automatic and special scene modes did everything perfectly. Plus the shutter is fast. There is no significant delay to take the picture after the button is pressed. I never had to charge the battery the whole time I was away. I loved this camera so much I bought one as soon as I got home. It is one great camera.
On: 2007-01-20
This camera compares well with my older digital camera, a 4MP Olympus C4040. The small size, of course, is great; the LCD viewer is excellent; and the color rendition of the photos is very good. There is not much "color fringing" on outdoor shots, a big problem with the Olympus. It also takes much higher-res movies than Ive seen in this type of camera, which was a very pleasant surprise.
On the negative side, many pictures, especially in low-light situations, come out fuzzy; I find that I must discard quite a few for this reason. The camera is certainly capable of taking sharp pictures, but the lighting needs to be better than what is needed for my Olympus. Auto-focusing is fussy and a little hard to optimize. The flash seems limited in range to 6-8 ft. Finally, I have yet to see significant help from the image stabilization feature.
The books (basic and advanced) are quite helpful in decoding the somewhat-complex user interface, though the camera can be immediately used to take basic photos with little reading if desired. I especially wish the camera had a simple manual interface so that focus, aperture and shutter speed settings could be simply dialed in when desired.
Overall the camera is a good value and Im sure we will enjoy using it for a long time.
On: 2007-01-19
I had waited and compared many digital cameras over the last year or so and found this one to be the best value for the cost. It has several easy to use features and looks really nice and sleek. I am able to carry in my purse in my cell phone pocket because of its size and the large LCD screen is always noticeable and gets lots of compliments. The pictures are clear and very easy to download to the computer. The leather case although it will cost you about $20 on amazon is also a very worthwhile investment for such a nice camera.
On: 2007-01-19
im no expert when it comes to cameras but i could tell this one was worth the money. esp because my pictures tend to come out blurry and the stabilized zoom on the camera prevents it. 2 things that could be considered "cons" are the smaller lcd screen compared to the canon 630 and weight of the camera. its not as light as the canon 630/canon 600. but, all in all, a great camera worth its price :)
On: 2007-01-18
Purchased this little item, and I mean little, for the wife. I wanted something she could get the hang of immediately and with a small learning curve. When I received the camera I could hardly believe how compact it was. After turning it on and using it for a couple of shots it was clear to see this was an excellent camera. I even considered keeping it for myself but I did turn it over to my wife on Christmas morning. She truly loved the camera and had no issues replacing her Sony CD300. This camera is fun and compact and has no trouble fitting in a pocket or purse. The reviews really helped me make a purchase that was well worth the price.
On: 2007-01-18
I did a bit of research before choosing this camera and I must say that the recipient(it was a gift) is extremely pleased with its features and the multitude of options as well as its quality.
On: 2007-01-18
This is an great camera that has all the features that you would want in a small compact camera. A big plus is that it has both the lcd screen and a viewfinder. The image stabilization works well and picture quality is excellant.
On: 2007-01-18
I totally love this camera! It has so many different settings and preferences that will take any type of picture imaginable! i would recommend this camera to any person from inexperienced to experienced photographers!
On: 2007-01-16
Looking for a replacement to my Pentax Optio s5i since the lens wasnt that great and the iso cap was low. I like to hike alot, so I wanted something to capture the best outdoor shots without being too big and heavy. This camera is quite solid- maybe too solid to be optimal for my purposes, but it does take great-looking shots.
On: 2007-01-16
Excellent camera. Slightly more bulky than the SD600 but the stabilizer works very well
On: 2007-01-16
What an excellent camera. I am enjoying it very much. Does everything I want it too. This was an upgrade from an older digital camera and it certainly meets my expectations.
On: 2007-01-16
This camera is my second digital, and I love it. The ease of use, and gorgeous photos and "mini" movies are the best part, but I also love its small size. The menus are easily navigated and make sense. The battery has a long life which was a very nice surprise. I would recommend the camera to everyone.
On: 2007-01-16
Excellent Camera. Great features. IS helps reduce blurring.
Nice little camera.
Would recommend it to anyone needing a small, compact, efficient camera.
On: 2007-01-15
We bought this camera just before a trip to Hawaii, added a 2 GB card, and we spent the trip giving it a workout. The image stabilization outperformed our expectations, and we managed to take a LOT of great (clear)photos from our rental car on the highway... up to 60 mph. Also, the time from turning on the camera to taking a photo is much shorter than the delay with our old Kodak Easyshare camera. The battery lasts well. The special scene modes also work well for nighttime, green, etc pictures, but these are difficult to use without a tripod because the image stabelizer turns off. The camera comes with a 16 MB card, so youll need to upgrade if you want to store more than 8 pictures on it. Overall, we feel we got a great value for the price!
On: 2007-01-15
There are two things I will never buy again: a Ford or an Olympus camera. I will spare you the details--I can sum up both experiences with a single phrase: monumental pieces of crap.
On the other hand, I have no regrets about buying the Cannon Powershot SD700 IS Elph. It is extremely compact, light and easy to use. I read the manual literally en route (on a flight to New York) and was able to take advantage of a lot of its features on my week-long vacation. I was able to shoot for 2-3 days at a time (I get a little snap-shot happy), then simply charge it at days end for a mere two hours and be ready to shoot again. Back at home, I was extremely satisfied with the quality of the photos. The only thing I didnt like was that if you use the viewfinder, you tend to smudge the LCD screen. Still, not enough to diminish my love of the camera. And I would definitely get a case--couldnt find a package deal so I had to buy one seperately. Oh, and a bigger memory card. Another reviewer said the one it came with was worthless and they were right--had I not purchased another card, I would have only been able to take a few pictures--literally. It is so worthless it almost seems in bad taste for the company to include it.
On: 2007-01-13
This camera does exactly what the product description promises and more. The battery life is very long (I have only charged it 2 times in the last 3 months that I have had it). Canon makes an excellent powershot camera.
On: 2007-01-13
The camera is excellent and it takes really good pictures. The wait time for in between snap shots is really fast. The pictures are very true to color and its beautiful for a compact camera. The red eye is the only weakness with this camera that should be fixed!
On: 2007-01-12
Ok...I am not very tech savvy when it comes to photography. I was just looking for an "aim and shoot", easy to use kinda camera. I have had this for abt 4 months now and so far its working great. Easily fits directly into my pocket, battery lasts pretty good, pictures look great and whats more it looks sleek. I am very happy with this buy so far and would definitely recommend this to folks that want a simple camera (I havent even bothered to check out all the features). My "Digital SLR type" friends will probably laff at this review :)
On: 2007-01-12
I really dont know as it was given as a gift. The person who received it seems quite happy with it, but I cannot fairly review.
On: 2007-01-12
I was looking for a less bulky camera and I researched many different brands and still ended up with a Canon. I still have to learn to fully use the features on this camera, but so far, so good. Sometimes the pictures come out a little dark, but its probably b/c I have the wrong settings. Otherwise seems good for my purposes and is very compact.
On: 2007-01-12
Im not a camera expert by any means, but I love this camera! This is my first digital camera and I was afraid I wouldnt be able to use it properly. No worries - you can put it on auto mode and take wonderful pictures right out of the box. The tiny size makes it so easy to carry from place to place.
I actually ordered this camera accidentally. I meant to order another brand, and goodness only knows how I got so confused, but I sure am glad for that mistake.
The menu options are so easy that Im taking all kinds of "arty" pictures now. The viewing screen is nice and large. The quality of the pictures is unbelievable for such a small camera. Using the manual mode, you can zoom in very close and still get a remarkable picture. There are adjustments for every kind of lighting situation imaginable and a stabalizing feature that adjusts for most movement. Ive gotten great action pictures of my cats and super ones of birds at the feeders.
My only complaint is the users manual. Its a little hard to figure out. Also, you will definately need a bigger memory card than the one included with the camera. All in all, this is such a great little camera. I highly recommend it over more costly cameras of others that I have tried.
On: 2007-01-12
I bought the SD700 because I wanted a pocket sized camera with a lot of megapixels and zoom. It is all that. Its easy to use and the pictures are terrific. The only problem is that the red-eye delay is a bit long causing the scene to change sometimes before the second flash. Thats OK if you are taking landscapes but not for small children who dont stay still very long. I often dont use the red-eye because I can eliminate most red-eye with computer software.
On: 2007-01-12
Very good camera. I have used other brand-rather not mention what brand- but this is the best. I am not a professional photographer but the shots I took makes me look like a pro. Very easy to shoot with. Make sure to learn all the inside out of the camera.
On: 2007-01-12
My last digital camera, an HP, had extremely poor battery life, a small LCD display and took poor quality pictures.
This Canon has a great battery life, a very large LCD display and takes excellent pictures (although I have not enlarged any of them).
I wanted a point-and-shoot that would satisfy all of these requirements for me and that my husband could also use and be able to make some manual settings. I found all of that in this camera.
On: 2007-01-12
Great product. Top of the line and great value for money.
Im so happy with this camera. Although there are more
better and later models from Canon, I still think that
this product is still the best.
On: 2007-01-11
Bought this camera for our son and new daughter. They love it! Ease of operations, large screen and compact size. They are snapping away at every chance!
On: 2007-01-11
I have had my camera for 2 months. I loved it at first, but now I am finding it disappointing because of all my pictures that have red eye. The flash is not the greatest and it causes a lot of red eye in my photos. I dont know if I am doing something wrong. I keep trying to find a way to fix the red eye with its various features, but it doesnt seem to be working. Its a great camera because of the rechargable battery and compactness. It is a heavy camera, which I wasnt expecting, but it is a still a good camera if you like the solid weight feel.
On: 2007-01-11
Just came back from cozumel,Mexico with all my pictures,I also went on 4 scuba dives there with the underwater case. Out of 200 underwater shots I only deleted 10,They were all great! couldnt have picked a better combo.The pictures I have were up to 100 away and still looked good,Some shot in the caves with just the built in flash were increditable with colors,that werent visable with my eyes and natural light. I captured all my memories and tickeled pink no regrets, and also seen 6 other older cannons with cases for underwater and they were all happy also.
On: 2007-01-11
Ive been a fan of Canons cameras for some time. My first purchase was the A300 a few years back. The three problems I had with the product were battery duration, lack of optical zoom, and its bulkiness. Come time for this past holiday season I decided it was time for an upgrade. I was home on vacation for a month and only had to recharge the battery on this camera twice, and it was utilized a great deal. The camera itself has a good build - slim and light weight (Fits quite well on the PSC-55 on ones belt I might add). The optical zoom is good for the size of the camera. Photo and movie options are plentiful and while they take some time to master can benefit a beginner to an experienced photographer.
On: 2007-01-11
This was a gift for our son-in-law. He was like a kid in a toy store. The camera is fun and user friendly, small enough to fit in a pocket, and most of all takes great pictures. I may have to buy one for myself.
On: 2007-01-11
This is my third Canon. I purchased another brand last year based on reviews but couldnt get satisfactory pix with it. This Canon is just like my previous ones. Very east to use. I dont want to make photography my career. I just want to point and shoot good pictures of my grandkids and keep progress records of our projects. This is the camera.
On: 2007-01-11
I previously owned a canon elph sd300. it was
smaller and lighter and easier to fit in my
pocket, but when shooting in low light and
when shooting landscapes the fine details were
often blurry. The sd700is is a little larger
and heavier, but it still fits in my larger
pockets and in the same carrying case. The
image stabilization works well in low light and
when shooting landscapes. It is an excellent
upgrade to the elph line. I give 4 stars and
not 5 because I would have preferred the smaller
form factor of my previous elph, but with the IS
technology included. That would have been perfect.
one other note: I accidentally dropped my new sd700
from about three feet onto a very solid concrete floor
and the camera has worked perfectly ever since. seems
like a solid product.
On: 2007-01-11
I love it, love it, love it. We had/have a very early Elph that is only 2.1 MP and this is a vast improvement in our photo-taking ability. Its super fast (even with a 2 GB card) so we dont miss those precious moments and it takes awesome movies. So much so that we hardly use our video camera anymore. We were debating about a larger camera versus this one and Im so glad we went with another ELPH. We are 100x more likely to take photos with such a small, portable, handy camera.
On: 2007-01-11
Takes great pictures, easy to use, beautiful LCD screen, plus it has a viewfinder so you can turn off the LCD to conserve battery life in those remote locations without power to charge it.
On: 2007-01-11
Im a novice but like to have great pics. I looked. I waited. I hesitated. Finally, after shopping, looking and wasting time, I pulled the trigger and stepped up and purchased this camera. WOW- AHSUMM !!
Glad I waited and glad I went w/ my intuition. This CANON is sweeet !
Compact. Great lookin. Clear pics (really clear). Great rear viewing with the larger display screen. (I had a digital camera and it had the smaller display..........WOW, no contest). THis camera is A+ - no questions, doubts or 2nd guessing. Great purchase and very happy !
PRICE: very competitive and I stopped lookin and went w/ AMAZON / a great company. I havent done alot of biz w/ AMAZON, but this was simple and seamless. My suggestion: BUY THIS CAMERA. O yea, When using it, its very impressive too !! Everyone has WOWED !!! Many have ordered the camera after seeing, using and handling mine. pretty good, huh ?!?!?
On: 2007-01-10
This is a great compact camera with lots of features. I really like the 4x zoom and the optional viewfinders (can use either LCD screen or optical viewfinder). Surprised that such a small camera is still so easy to operate with my size large man hands.
I do have one minor disappointment, that is some function settings in the manual mode are not saved when camera is shut off or another mode is selected.
On: 2007-01-10
I like this camera because its a handy and a high resolution camera. Excellent picture quality and stabilized zoom. Price wise very cpmpetitive. I beleive no one will deslike this camera
On: 2007-01-10
I like it. It was easy to use and fast to learn. Two minor negatives: The rubber flap over the spot for the hot sync wire does not stay down and in place. Also, the instruction book does not explain what some of the more exotic and esoteric features are. It merely says how to operate them. I am very knowledgeable about photography, but not an expert. It would have been helpful to have a better source so I could expand my knowledge and use some of the very sophisticated features.
On: 2007-01-10
I picked up this camera just before Thanksgiving and found its pretty simple camera to use. Checked reviews from cnet and was rated very well.
So far Im just lovin it. A simple point and shoot camera with some really sharp pictures and some cool features too.
On: 2007-01-10
I have had my canon sd700 for about 3 months now and i can honestly say its one of the best investments ive ever made. The camera is a great compact digital camera. The image stabilization works great and the feature are awesome and easy to learn how to use. This is my third digital camera and canon is by far my favorite brand for digital cameras. The shutter speed is great unlike most sony and some nikon digitals. I compared my sd700 is with a friends sony dsc w50 and the canon shots were of superior quality. we both took pictures of a two year old who was running all over the place and i caught almost every great shot with the continuous shooting feature. The screen is large and clear and after printing out pictures up to 8X10 the qualitiy is great. I also bought the hp c7180 mostly for picture printing and i absolutely love it! You can scan old negatives and print them out directly from the printer and the picture quality is great coming from negatives copies and memory cards. i highly recommend this camera and look into a good printer as well!!!
On: 2007-01-10
Im not a photo "guru", so I dont get even in half of what this camera can offer in terms of manual or automatic setting. All I learned that you can set shutter in auto mode and it will do a job for you in any light. Then you can set the camera to shoot with background (like mountain view), and it will shoot few times focusing differently and the result would be clear picture everywhere, on you and on the mountains as well for example.
So far Im very happy with the camera.The only minor thing that I could enjoy more, that in the movie mode you cannt shoot the movie to the full capacity of your flashcard. It stops shooting after aprox. 2 minutes.
On: 2007-01-10
This is a great camera. I research everything I buy to an extream degree and this was my hands down favorite. I own a Canon XT and this camera is the perfect complement to my larger heaver SLR. There are times when I want the high degree of control that a Slr offers and times when I want a small camera that I can throw in my pocket to take pictures and not feel like I am sacrificing quality. My wife loves it too | | |
