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Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
By: Canon Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 357
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 On: 2008-07-08
This is a great point-and-shoot camera with some very nice features. Being that its a bit older now, the price is definitely right. It has a small size (fits in my pocket well), and feels good in my giant hands. The 4x zoom lens is nice, quick, and responsive. Paired with a 4GB SDHC card, I can shoot a ton of pictures and video. I also was able to load the CHDK firmware update which gives you more features (always-on battery meter, longer exposures, faster shutter speed, live histogram, zebra mode, scripting, etc.) One negative is that the beautiful finish seems to scratch easily; I put it in my pocket with a phone for a few hours and the front and screen were all scratched. I promptly ordered a Boxwave silicone FlexiSkin and screen protector (should have done this first).
On: 2008-07-06
Not only is it small but zooms for close ups, love this camera.
Bought an extra battery just in case since you cant use typical AA batteries.
Fit my requirements for a powerful and unobtrusive camera!
On: 2008-07-05
I have been very happy with the quality of pictures we get with this camera. We have owned 5 digital cameras now (my wife is efficient at killing them). This one is the best, and not the most expensive.
On: 2008-07-03
This camera is the best bang for the buck!! The screen is large and the picture crisp! The effects this thing can do are amazing! You would pay $500+ for some cameras that do these things. I cant believe what we got for what we paid for this. Definately worth it. Since weve gotten it a few weeks ago we have only charged the camera once (when we got it) and it is still going ang going!
On: 2008-07-03
This was an amazing camera. I love it and bring it everywhere. It is easy to use and i am familiar with canon cameras, so it was an extremely delightful transition to this camera. The pictures are often "better than real life" according to a friend. I like quick pictures but i also like quality landscapes or close ups for enlargement. This works perfectly for both.
 On: 2008-07-03
I bought this camera to replace the slightly larger PowerShot A720 that our family lost. The SD850 is worth the extra money for two reasons:
First, its so small that it actually fits inside my shirt pocket. I dont have to carry it awkwardly in a belt holster.
Second, the flash delay is much, much improved. The A720 took forever for the flash to power up after taking a picture that I felt I was missing a lot of opportunities.
Theres nothing really wrong with the A720. For the money -- about $150 -- it was a great camera. But if you value a smaller body and quicker flash availability, this is the camera for you.
 On: 2008-06-28
How many of us Canon "Water Damage" victims are there, I wonder?
Like another reviewer, I purchased the Canon SD850 IS several months ago and have used it regularly. It suddenly stopped working - the lens would not retract. I sent it to Canon for service under their one year warranty. They decided that it would not be "economically feasible" (exact words) to repair the camera and have sent it back to me still broken. Canon "customer care" says that the technicians found "water damage" even though the camera was never around water and worked fine up until the moment it stopped. They even suggested I might have spilled something into it (no way) or perhaps the water damage was caused by going from an air-conditioned environment into a warm humid environment. Ridiculous! Dont most people vacation in warm places? If a camera stops working because it is in warm and humid environment, the label on the camera should clearly state - stay away from nice places!
So it seems that if Canon decides they dont want to repair a camera under warranty, they can just claim "water damage" and they are off the hook. No recourse for the customer, no appeal process.
If you are looking for a $300.00 disposable camera, this is it!
On: 2008-06-26
If you are looking for a camera with great features, look no further.
The price is actually reasonable for what you get. With the simple
click of a button, you have a beautiful detailed photo that captures
the moment and will last forever. The only reason I rated this with
4 stars was because of the size. It always aggravated me that I couldnt
put it in my pocket because it was too thick. Otherwise, I love this
camera, and if size isnt an issue for you, this camera is a fantastic
purchase!
On: 2008-06-22
This is the best point and shoot I have ever had. It takes great pictures and absolutely amazing macros. Nothing rivals this cameras macros in a point and shoot. The flash is far better than any camera Ive used. The flash creates exact and correct lighting and color in absolute black. The extra settings make great creative pictures possible as well. Sure more settings would be nice, changing the f-stop would be great.
Overall this camera takes great pictures. In full light and outdoors, the pictures are always incredible. Inside, its touchy, you usually need a flash otherwise youll get blur. The lack of flash control makes it hard. At times in low light it will take too bright of a flash and overexpose your picture whiting out colors. It would be nice if they could have a setting for high/low/auto flash. There are new models out that are certainly somewhat better but this camera is very solid. Its also a great price for what you get. No other camera is as good for this price.
On: 2008-06-20
I needed a camera for my wife that not only takes good pictures but is easy to use. After reading the information on Imaging- [...] and Digital Camera Resource Page I choose the Canon PowerShot 850. She is going to Africa and with the 8.0 MP and IS I knew that even if it didnt have the zoom I wanted the pictures could still be cropped and enlarged with out loss of critical detail. She loves it and learned to use it without a lot of problems. I have a Canon ESO 20D and find that I am using her camera more than mine. The pictures are unbelievable for such a small camera even under low light. And every one has been very pleased with the portrait shots we have taken of them.(Dont be afraid to zoom in on their face). I cant wait to use it take pictures of the forth of July fireworks. I would rate it a 5 and recommend it to any one who is not concerned with more control of the camera. Most people who think they want more control never take the time to learn how to use it anyway.
On: 2008-06-18
Bought a SD850 in Feb, failed in May while taking photos. Sent back to Cannon and they would not warranty the camera. I would never purchase a Cannon again, they are very arrogant and dont support their customers.
On: 2008-06-18
My son and I have been using the Canon 850IS for almost a year now. This is either our sixth or seventh Digital Camera. We equipped it with a 4GB card and have no worries of running out of memory. I have taken hundreds of photos with it and am always pleased. It slips into a shirt or jacket pocket easily. I actually prefer it to my Nikon Super Zoom 8700.
On: 2008-06-17
I decided to do a little test comparing the SD 800 IS (28mm to 105 mm), SD 850 IS (35mm to 140 mm) and the Panasonic Lumix TZ4 (28mm to 280 mm). I just wanted to make sure that I got the camera that was right for me.
As part of the test, I took about 70 photos with each camera in various lighting conditions, indoor lighting behind, indoor lighting in front, outdoor, zoom, wide angle, etc. Because I usually use only 4x6 prints, I printed all the photos in 4x6 prints at a local photo lab. There was no post photo processing on any of the photos. I just wanted to see the results right out of the camera so to speak.
Thus, to me, the test was as real world as possible because that is how people use the camera, you dont shoot screens of color swatches, you shoot people, things, landscapes, grass, etc. Printing it out at a photo lab let me see the pictures as best as they could be. All cameras were set on full auto and no special modes were used for any of the shots.
The results were very intersting but hardly surprising. With the exception of a somewhat noticeable difference in the telephoto and zoom ranges, at a 4x6 size, there is essentially no discernable difference in the pictures generated by the Canon SD 850IS and the Canon SD 800IS. There was no difference indoors, outdoors, or anywhere else. This is not surprising, because the cameras are very very similar, use the same processor, and only differ in the lenses.
The Panasonic was another story. It regularly failed to perform, had zoom hunting, poor focus, fringing, etc. on the indoor shots. Outside, with plenty of light, it performed very well and produced excellent photos, but because I dont shoot exclusively outside, that was a deal killer for me. You basically cannot shoot anything moving indoors with the Panasonic camera. Based on the reviews, I understood that the Panasonic had limitations, but did not realize how much the processor hobbled the cameras indoor performance.
Heres the review for the SD 850 IS:
PROS:
FAST: Very fast. Not quite as fast as the SD 800 IS, but faster than almost any other point and shoot digital camera you will find. Considerably faster than the Panasonic.
PROCESSOR: Excellent super sharp photos in a wide variety of conditions.
LENS: This is a very nice range lens with excellent edge to edge sharpness that performs very well in a variety of conditions.
SIZE: very small, fits anywhere. Marginally smaller than the SD 800 IS, which itself is a small camera. The SD 800 IS and the SD 850 IS take different batteries because the SD 850 IS is marginally smaller. Extremely pocketable.
VIEWFINDER OPTIONS: Optical viewfinder, the screen is so good that you dont use this that often, but it is nice to know it is there for those really really sunny days (and they come up every so often).
BATTERY: Battery life is exceptional. Camera seems to go on for months with one battery (I think it is rated for 400+ shots, which is an astounding battery life for such a small camera).
CONTROLS: I would say of the three cameras, this one had the best layout of controls. The half hidden wheel on the back is an excellent design touch and the on/off button, while not where you would expect it to be, prevents accidental on/off switching. A very well laid out camera from the ergonomic standpoint. Also, the four way control pad has an external touch sensitive ring which is pretty cool (when it works well) but Canon maintains its highly regarded and often imitated control layout on this little gem.
NEUTRAL:
APPEARANCE: The looks of the camera. I prefer black cameras as I used to own a film SLR and black cameras remind me of that beloved camera. However, my wife seems to like the looks of this camera.
CONS:
LIMITED ZOOM: Would like a drop more zoom range, perhaps a 5x - 6x would be preferable. The replacement model for this (890) has a 5x zoom, but from initial reviews, the 890s performance is not quite as good as that of this camera.
FLASH: Flash is a little weak, but this is par for the course on a point and shoot.
OPTICAL VIEWFINDER: Optical viewfinder is really small, is off center and not useful for every time composure on this camera, the camera is made to be used with the LCD on.
Cant go wrong with either this or the SD 800IS, as they are essentially the same camera with different lenses, it just depends on whether you want a wide angle lens or not.
Good luck with your shopping.
On: 2008-06-13
This is a great item for digital novices, as well as an additional piece for more experienced users, and traditional 35mm photographers. The variety of features are easy to navigate, and I couldnt be more satified!
On: 2008-06-13
I am very happy with the camera. Im still learning how to use it, but so far its exactly what I wanted
On: 2008-06-11
This little camera is as advertised. The pictures taken by an amateur are sharp, focused and well balanced for light and color. The large screen helps with composition and the range finder window is a comfort to us old timers.
A recent trip to Italy produced 250 pictures on one battery charge and all were just fine on the "auto"setting. Cathederal interiors required some adjustments which are easily made.
Buy the padded case at Target for $4.00.
On: 2008-06-10
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized ZoomCanon PSC-55 Deluxe Leather Compact Case for SD430, SD500, SD550, SD600, SD630, SD700IS, SD800IS, SD850 IS, SD900,SD950IS & SD870IS Digital CamerasI purchased this as a replacement for SD700IS digital camera that I lost. It was may favorite camera. It was small enough to fit into my purse, easy to use and took some of the best pictures Ive ever taken. It traveled all over the world with me. Im finding the same features on this camera. I gladly recommend it to anyone who wants to take excellent photos with no hassel.
On: 2008-06-10
I did my homework on this one and it was worth every moment! the canon powershot sd850 is a easy camera to use. the pitcures are beautiful and and I am very happy with my purchase.
On: 2008-06-10
This is my second camera. I absolutely LOVE IT. Im a novice, and if I can use it and get great photos, anyone can.
The first camera sat accidentally in a tiny amount of water, and it ruined the close up and portrait modes but the regular photo taking and video worked fine.
HIGHLY recommend any of the elph powershot Canon cameras.
On: 2008-06-09
The product is excellent for the photographer who simply wants "snapshots".
I recently used it in South America and took over 1400 pictures with it in all different lighting exposures and on trains, planes and buses. Of the 1400 pictures I had 1200 that is thought were worthy of printing. The advantages of the Elph series is its small size and easy portability. Unless you are intending to take shots for professional purposes or to prove to your neighbors that youre a better photographer than they are the Elph has always been an excellent series. I own virtually all of the Elph models and think the 850 is slightly superior because of the slightly wider angle lens view and the slightly increased ISO abilities. To be honest I sometimes have used the camera for taking pictures where photography is not allowed since flash is unnecessary in most instances.
I note that at least one of the PC magazines recommends the Elph 1000 over the 850. I have the 1000, but still prefer the 850.
On: 2008-06-09
I ordered the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 Digital Elph exactly a month ago. It shipped from Adorama Camera in NYC and arrived one week after the order was placed, which I thought was excellent service. I chose Canon based on a friends general recommendation of the brand, and I selected this model based on customer reviews of this model posted on Amazon. This is my first experience using a digital camera, and I was happy to discover that the SD850 is quite easy to use, even though it has many features. Ive been very satisfied with both the performance and image quality. Everything about the camera has been satisfactory.
On: 2008-06-04
The camera is very good. With the cord that is supplied you can see the pictures and the videos on the TV when you connect them together. It can take very good pictures and is not that hard to use. The only problem is that you never know how much more energy the camera has. Only it gives a warning to when it is almost gone.
On: 2008-06-03
I had great word-of-mouth advice before purchasing this particular PowerShot model- this camera is awesome. Very durable- it held up on a tour of Asia without a protective case (because I lost it). Battery lasts a long time, the zoom is more than adequate. The image stabilization is an amazing feature- I got great pics from moving vehicles and action shots came out with fabulous clarity.
On: 2008-06-03
this is camera has a great set of features and excellent image quality in a package that is just a tad bigger than previous generation of Canons digital Elfs. The price (just over %200) seems incredible.
On: 2008-06-02
I kept waiting for our old Cannon (2 MP) to die...it wont but I updated anyway! Im still learning all the features, but have been taking great photos of the kids already. The camera is just as sturdy as the old one, and still fits in a jean pocket. With young kids, we have it with us all the time, just in case of a "Cannon" moment.
On: 2008-06-02
you know, after all the glowing 5 star reviews, you never really glance at the one stars.
turns out, a couple of us have the same problem...
ive had this camera for about 2 weeks... unlike my previous camera (a casio exilim 750z), this camera leaves the lens telescoped out even if youre just glancing through old photos...
which is what were doing when we dropped it today. and the lens got stuck.
and the camera frozen.
im sure this camera is more vulnerable since there are 3 pieces that telescope out.
after reading the other one stars, it looks like im in for warranty hell.
sure i dropped it, but does this camera have to be SO easily broken? can someone admit a design flaw? and im fairly sure that any camera will be dropped at some point in its life. dont expect this one to survive it.
(yes i dropped the casio a few times, enough to crack the battery door. but it stayed together with some tape... and still works. so much for "upgrading"...)
On: 2008-06-02
The Canon PowerShot SD850 camera I purchased was for our department at work. It is easy to use, great pictures and unique features. You will not be disappointed when you buy it.
On: 2008-06-02
Great camera! Easy to figure out how to use....very user friendly! Cost is great for all you get too!
Thanks!
On: 2008-06-02
This is an incredible point and shoot camera. It has so many photographic features that it can be challenging to learn them all but when my wife wants to just have a simple camera to pick up turn on and shoot a terrific picture; its simple and easy. The viewfinder is a nice feature and was one of the reasons we chose it over other cameras, even though the view it offers is not a good representation of the area that will be in the shot. This point is moot since the LCD is so bright that we dont use the viewfinder much anyway. Love being able to put a camera of this caliber in my pocket or the center console of the car for easy use. It has so many automatic content settings, i.e. kids & pets, foliage, portrait, snow, etc. Im surprised it does not have a landscape one since that is the setting I use most often. Not sure that matters though as the camera takes such great shots on the normal point & shoot settings. Outstanding camera and great fun to use if you dont want to fumble with an larger SLR.
On: 2008-06-01
Best digital camera that can fit into pant pockets with ease. My wife loves this camera. I did some research and bought this and is work all the money.
On: 2008-06-01
The Canon Powershot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph is an awesome little camera! It replaced another Canon Powershot Digital Elph that I had been using for years. I had trouble getting clear (not blurry) shots with my old camera, especially when shooting without the flash. The image stablizer in this camera really makes a big difference. I used to have to take 20 shots to get 5 good ones. Now, one shot does the trick! Its a great camera, and Im really glad that I purchased it.
On: 2008-05-31
I have taken several pictures with this camera and am very satisfied with it. My son is very active and this camera definitely keeps up with all of the pictures we take.
On: 2008-05-31
After lots of research I settled on this camera, and I have not regretted it yet! The camera is small enough to fit in your pocket, yet takes incredibly clear pictures, even with the digital zoom. The image stabilization makes a HUGE difference in picture clarity. Some had complained about the power button but I find it a bonus that the button is not accidentally pressed. High quality SD cards make a substantial difference in shot to shot time. I am using SanDisk Extreme III cards and found them to be worth the extra money. There is a vast assortment of extra features on the camera, most of which I havent had reason to use yet. The ones I have used have been most useful, especially the photostich setting used with the software that comes with the camera. I have been able to effortlessly create beautiful panoramas. If using the flash when zoomed way in with macro mode the lens will cast a shadow, but I have been able to get good pictures by just moving the camera an inch or two further away. I would recommend a screen protector as the LCD quickly picks up fingerprints. Zagg has one custom made for the camera that seems to work well. Overall I love this little workhorse of a camera. If you want a compact camera that takes incredible photos, this is the one for you!
 On: 2008-05-30
Amazon handled my order very well.
The Canon program did not work with my VISTA operating system. Canons tech support worked with me over the phone for about two hours but could not get it to work. The only way that I could use this camera with my Vista operating system is through the Windows Photo Gallary program.
Canon tech. support said that they have a lot of problems being compatable with Vista.
On: 2008-05-30
The camera is great for point and shoot. I would recommend this camera to anyone interested in buying one. I do like the 4x optical zoom as well.
On: 2008-05-29
i returned this item as i realized it was a refurbished camera. i have purchased cameras before and there is always a plastic cover that sticks to the screen. i cleary can see it was used and refurbished. i returned it and amazon charged me like a $10 fee. this might be the last time i buy from amazon. in the past they would sell products as new now they would sell refurbised items as new. thats not fair to the consumer, so i would be more careful. unless the product is marked at deep discount and marked as refurbished i think amazon should be more honest with new and refurbished items.
On: 2008-05-29
This is our first digital camera. We took it to Turkey only two days after purchasing it, and found it to be easy to use, full of features we
have yet to learn, and the product is beautiful. No regrets - this was a
great choice!
On: 2008-05-26
Hey team,
It was amazing service when I bought the camera from Amazon. I was using for past 1 month and everything is fine.
-Karthick
On: 2008-05-23
I had a big leap with this camera when compared to my old 4 mp canon. The first impression the camera gave away was sensational. The clarity of the images shown in the lcd was unbelievable. Also it was a bargain for me at 220$ without the memory card but i would advise you to wait for a few months if you are going to buy this since its price will definitely go down. Maybe at first you will get down-hearted like me because of the poor night shots without flash if you did not try the long shutter. The possibilities are endless with this camera. It can turn every simple object to a form of art.You might want to consider buying the sd950is when prices go down. Otherwise this camera gives you the manual photography option very well for a bargain price.
On: 2008-05-21
Good product, It has got 4X optical zoom only, so be careful, dont buy if you are looking for higher zoom, i am not happy with 4x optical zoom, and digital zoom is of no use.
easy to use
power button is a bit cumbersome
On: 2008-05-21
This is an amazing camera for a compact. It gives beautiful detailed pics with absolute amazing colors and nice feature with the image stabalization.
Very happy with this purchase at an amazing price.
On: 2008-05-20
Love the camera more than I thought I would. I took it out of the box and immediately took it on vacation without ever reading a manual. It worked perfectly and was that easy to use. I bought a 2 gig card and was able to capture movie after movie and zoom while taking a movie which is a great feature. Great value for the money.
On: 2008-05-20
I have recently purchased 3 of these cameras. I know, three! My mom is not exactly camera savy, and had a camera way too complicated for her! She doesnt have the best eyes, so a good size screen is what she needed. I also got one for my aunt who is an excellent photographer but her previous digital had a tendency to take blurred pictures. I went to school for photography but love my simple point and shoots with a few extra options. All three of us love this camera! My mom has actually shocked me with how well her photos have turned out (shes the type who would take a picture of you and would manage to only get your legs in the top corner of the pic)! The price is also amazing, and the quality of pictures is awesome! I bought the SD 500 for my boyfriend three years ago for more money, and now he wants this one too! I have not had any problems with it yet, and recomment it for everyone, experienced or not!
On: 2008-05-20
The camera is small and takes really good pictures. I love that I can put my pictures in folders and I can still zoom while in video mode, which is something I could not do with my previous Sony CyberShot. The only reason I didnt give it a 5 is because it doesnt have a battery meter so I never know how much battery power is left.
On: 2008-05-19
I had a canon powershot 4.0 and decided to upgrade. I LOVE the camera. The large screen is great. The delay experienced with digital cameras is much shorter and captures my 9 mos old son much faster so I miss many less faces and smiles. The photo quality is of course excellent. Canon has done a great job once again. The only knock I can say I have on it is that with the larger screen, I do tend to touch it more with my fingers than I did before but it is a small price to pay for having the better view and small size.
On: 2008-05-19
I bought this camera to replace my daughters SD800. She absolutely loves this camera. She loved her old one but this one is even better and the capabilities are better. The quality of the photo is perfect for the type of camera it is.
On: 2008-05-18
As I am writing this review, The SD850 is no longer the "latest" compact camera in the line up of Canons well-known compact cameras.
But at the price I bought from Amazon (somewhere around USD 210/-), it is good value for money and the images it captured on my SD850 is more than I could ask for.
Final verdict: An easy to use point-and-shoot 8-megapixel camera, delivers clear, crisp photos without breaking ones Bank!
On: 2008-05-18
A nice, compact, and easy to use camera. The image stabilization and the 4x optical zoom are excellent features. The only negative is the flash refresh rate, which, is not as fast as I would have liked.
On: 2008-05-17
Pros
1. Excellent Pictures - Photos are clear and crisp.
2. Camera starts quickly so as to not miss the shot.
3. Very small and fits in your pocket.
4. Screen is good and can see the shots you have taken.
Cons
1. Files are around 1MB due to higher pixels. There is no way to reduce
the mega pixel setting.
2. Battery drains out fast, if flash is used often. Carry a spare for
extra night shots.
3. Cannot fetch newspaper or make coffee.
Have fun, using this camera. I have been a fan of canon since I got my first one way back in 1999.
On: 2008-05-17
This camera is worth to buy. very good quality. good features and the IS is a plus!
On: 2008-05-17
This is NOT a techno review. My son is in college and we bought him one. He likes it and it takes great pictures. He says it is a bit bulky, but does the job well. This one is a bit too large to fit comfortably in a pants pocket. We are happy as he is able to send pictures home to us online. The 32 meg SD memory card that comes with it is way to small and you need to buy at least a one gig memory card extra when you buy the camera. As cheap as memory cards are, canon should have added it as a standard accessory.
On: 2008-05-16
This camera worked really great, but unfortunately only worked for 1-1/2 weeks. If you drop it even a few inches with the lens open, it will break. My wife was holding it, and it slipped out of her hand while sitting at the dinner table. Even falling 5-6 inches was enough to make the lens jam.
If you have ever dropped a phone, remote, or camera, this is not for you. I would only recommend it for someone that is naturally carefull. Paid $210 for camera on Amazon, and repair would cost $135 for a new lens. Now I plan to sell it on Ebay for parts, and look for a different camera.
On: 2008-05-15
This camera works wonderfully. I recently went on a nature walk and was able to photograph lots of plants and flowers...vibrant color and amazingly easy to use! definitely recommend it to anyone whos looking for a light weigh quality camera to take on long walks or just to capture special memories.
On: 2008-05-15
This has been a great camera. The pictures are great and it is very easy to use. The battery is rechargeable and seems to last a lot longer than the rechargeables you put in yourself. There are a lot of interesting features I hope to learn to use.
On: 2008-05-14
I am in love with this camera, it does everything that I want. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because every now and again I get a very blurry picture (probably my fault).
On: 2008-05-14
Before I bought this Canon SD850, I had a Sony Cybershot T10 and I noticed a huge difference with the quality of the pictures! The Canon took great pictures compared to the Sony. I had to keep adjusting the settings for the Sony but with the Canon, the automatic setting did great in just about every single shot. I also love the feature that isolates a certain one color while making everything else black and white. This Canon is certainly a great deal for a great camera! Many people commented on how nice my pictures and videos came out!
On: 2008-05-13
This camera has great features. By far the best feature that I have seen on a camera of this size is the macro feature. You can get incredibly close to an object and the camera picks it up. Our company uses this camera in our inspection dept. to document small blemishes on components. I have not seen another camera that can pick up detail at such close range.
On: 2008-05-12
This is the best digicam i have ever used.It takes great pictures on the beach.The colors are excellent so is the image stabilisation mode.
On: 2008-05-12
PROS:
1. It is a dummy cam.
2. Small
3. Takes decent picture.
CONS:
1. It is a dummy cam.
2. Shutter lag
3. Tiny sensor translates to unusable above ISO-200
4. One dead pixel in my LCD.
On: 2008-05-11
I love this camera!!! Fits well in my hand but yet the buttons are still large enough that they are not difficult to locate. So easy to use and takes great pictures.
 On: 2008-05-10
I bought this camera recently and observed in it that IS(Image Stabilizer) is not working really upset especially bought this for IS but is not as it is advertising.
Please think before buy this camera because IS is not functioning.
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shan
On: 2008-05-10
I bought this camera for a recent trip to China thinking that the 4x zoom would come in handy. I cannot tell you the number of times I wish I had the wide-angle Canon 870 instead (Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Li River, and of course, Shanghai skyline).
On: 2008-05-10
After reading numerous reveiws I decided to buy this camera. The picture quality is very good. The A/V out digital slot doesnt snap close but I guess I can live with that. Otherwise I think it was a great buy.
On: 2008-05-09
Everything about this camera has been really simple so far; the only things i wish i could do is adjust the aperture, it doesnt have a light for the video (but picks up the background light and volume pretty well), and the multiple shot is slow and blurry. Other than that, it is a great and easy to use. Its definitely great for a beginner that is seriously looking into photography. I wanted to get this before i get into the SLRs and havent regretted it since. Ive been shootin like crazy. I have had so much fun with this. The Pics that you can take look great, all in the hands of the owner. Have fun with it, definitely the best point and shoot on the market for the price.
On: 2008-05-08
i love this camera. my previous cameras dont hold a candle to this one. i have a 1 yr old son who is constantly on the go, and its easy to miss great shots of him. by the time my previous cameras would finally snap the picture, my son would already have walked out of the frame. this camera is very fast, and manages to capture amazing moments. the image stabilization works nicely and the pictures come out crips and clear. the camera is simple and easy to use for someone who doesnt like to fuss around with settings. great buy.
On: 2008-05-06
Purchased this camera before Christmas based on the glowing reviews on this and other sites. This was a replacement for a Kodak 7430 point and shoot which I was very happy with, but which had died after taking 1000s of pictures.
Do not believe the hype with this camera. I spent about five hours trying to decipher the TWO manuals required to learn how to operate this camera. That is far too long for a camera of this type. I have since shot at least 1500 pictures if not more and the results have not improved.
For a point and shoot the picture quality is average at best except in the most optimal of conditions. There is an auto setting that produces horrible picture quality in any light condition. Outdoor pictures can be crisp if you use one of the presets and you have crisp light. Otherwise, subjects are fuzzy and the backgrounds are exceptionally flat.
If you plan on taking pictures indoors, forget about getting a good shot of a group of people. Indoor pictures produce red eye in nearly every light condition unless you are within 5-7 feet and the person is looking directly at the Red Eye Reduction light. As for the flash, it is totally worthless beyond 5-7 feet which is far less than my old Kodak.
The software provided to clean up the Red Eye is occasionally useful, but often is unable to correct the red eye in the pictures. I switched to Picasa, which works significantly better. Now I am spending about 10 minutes per picture to manipulate the image to bring it up to a printable quality.
The company could care less and provides possibly the worst customer service I have ever dealt with. They essentially laughed at me when I called to complain. They did provide a few suggestions, none of which produced any better results.
I am generally happy with the video capability, but beyond that this camera has simply not been worth the money. I am sorry I didnt return this camera when I still had the chance. I plan to sell it on ebay and purchase something more reliable.
TWS
On: 2008-05-05
I love taking pictures, but my Digital Rebel was just too big to carry everywhere. This one is small enough for pocket or purse and goes with me EVERYWHERE! The image stabilization is a nice feature since the camera is so tiny. I have some fabulous shots as a result.
On: 2008-05-05
Easy to use and have a good image quality.
I like it very much
On: 2008-05-05
Purchased this camera as a gift for my son. He loves it. Ive used it and it really is a pleasure to operate. I find the feel of it is solid enough to make you comfortable but not feel encumbered. You dont feel like youre carrying junk.
On: 2008-05-05
I was using Olympus cameras for a while and bought this one based on a consumer reports review. This camera is heads above the rest in this price range. I mainly like the speed with which you can take pictures. Once the camera is focused, you can instantly snap a shot and the next shot delay is shorter than most digital cameras.
Also, for being a point and shoot, this guy has many features. The macro and infinity mode work relatively well, as do the light settings. The zoom and megapixels in such a small camera are a marvel of technology. Its small enough to fit in your pocket (even a girls pocket) and the buttons are pretty easy to manuever.
Id say get this camera if you want a small pocket-sized camera, capable of taking fast pictures and letting you adjust a few of the features. If you want more control I suggest getting a small SLR camera because youll be hard pressed to find a better point and shoot than this.
On: 2008-05-05
I am very surprised at how much I enjoy this camera. Besides well balanced lighting of pictures under most any circumstance, I really like the very quick shutter release. I am used to a digital SLR and the virtually instant shutter release. This point and shoot camera comes very close to that making your chances of missing the shot far less.
On: 2008-05-04
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I found that this camera produces great pictures. You do need some cover for the LCD to protect it, and something like a sock for the whole camera.
The only thing I find inconvenient that when you turn it on, the lenses pop out, something I always forget. I do not use the viewfinder much, however on a sunny day the LCD gets washed out.
It produces better pictures than my previous Nikon digital.
I think the IS and the face recognition features work well, but have not really "tested" them.
On: 2008-05-03
This is the best camera Ive ever had. Ive been a professional photographer for about 30 years, and favored Canon EOS cameras since the days of film, and currently have a Canon digital G3, EOS 30D, and now this - and they dont disappoint me.
I say its the best for more reasons than I can list, but mainly because its reliable and versatile - shooting from very close up to longer than most elphs. And reliable in finding the right focus and exposure.
Although the image can be noisy at high ISOs, I find the noise pattern beautiful, and welcome it for my fine art work.
The panorama works well.
Especially convenient is that you can freeze the viewing of the just-shot picture, and then inspect it closely or delete it - without changing to review mode (ie, while still in shooting mode) - which makes experimenting very easy and fast.
It (usually) efficiently and quickly finds the right focus, has a wonderful white balance feature by programming it onto the print button, and is as intelligently designed as Ive found all Canon cameras.
I highly recommend this for amateurs or professionals.
On: 2008-04-29
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
For a really tiny camera, this has remarkable capability. Have only had it for a month or so, but results are excellent so far. It has many functions with which I need to become familiar, but if you just put it on "auto" you can fire away without knowing all there is to know. The flash, although limited, is stronger than I expected. The screen is quite bright and the brightness can be bumped up if needed when in bright daylight.
However, one reason I got the 850 instead of one of the next models to come out is because it has a viewfinder. It is a pleasure to be relieved of all the many pounds of Nikon cameras,lenses, and film that I used to carry on trips. I find that this and my other pocketable digital camera (Kodak 7630)are quite capable to get the results I want. The greatest limitation is the lack of very wide angle. Telephoto is pretty good with equivalant to 140mm, and with 8mp you can crop severely to get equivalent of much longer telephoto. So far, Ive been very pleased with the camera.
On: 2008-04-28
Great camera.. Ive owned cameras Sony, Nikon and Kodak, but Canon is definitely the best brand, highly recmmended.
On: 2008-04-28
If I wanna buy SD850IS from Amazon, Does it include the battery and charger? and Could the Kingston 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card be used for SD850IS? thanks.
On: 2008-04-27
Id highly recommend thinking twice before buying this camera. The "sleek design" leaves on thinking it looks great, the rounded edges over the more boxy models. However, this leaves the camera less stable and hard to get a hold of. I owned this camera for all of four weeks and my husband dropped it taking it out of his pocket. I owned the PowerShot 400 for five years, am fairly clumsy, and yet never once dropped it. Canon has even gone back to the square edges of previous models for the PowerShot SD1100. Its just something you dont think about much when looking to buy a camera. Other reviewers mentioned it wasnt very stable, but we overlooked that. At the very least consider getting this camera with accidental warranty coverage. Wish we had, now were out over $200.
On: 2008-04-27
I really like this camera, it takes really great pictures yet my older version, the SD 550 takes pictures better than this one! Overall, great though!
On: 2008-04-26
The Canon SD850 is an excellent point-and-click style digital camera. It is small and lightweight, easy to use, and takes outstanding photos. The picture quality exceeded my expectations - even an amateur can take professional looking photos with this camera. For the price, it offers outstanding value and I would not hesitate to recommend this camera to anyone that is in the market for one.
On: 2008-04-24
I really like this camera, it had everything I was looking for. It takes great pictures and isnt that difficult to figure out how to use either. If your not looking to spend over $500 on a professional camera, I think you should get this one.
On: 2008-04-22
I bought it last month. Its more beautiful than I thought before. Clear pictures and 4X zoom. Good price.
On: 2008-04-22
This is a great point and shoot camera for daily use. The image stabilization feature, though not perfect, improves the percentage of taking "good" pictures. Resolution and optical zoom are on par for cameras in this class. The camera has good battery life and acceptable lag time between shots. Minor gripe with the location of the power button, but learned to get used to it within several uses.
On: 2008-04-21
Love this camera. Had the SD1000 previously and the cameras construction felt cheap. The SD850IS fells completely solid and as well built as my other previous SD400. Great camera, awesome price from Amazon and very happy. Can I take your picture?
On: 2008-04-18
Wonderful! This birthday present got a real workout on a recent trip. Went to the aquarium... wait! I have a setting for that! Went to the zoo with kids... have a setting for that too! AND lets talk about the zoom! Pictures turned out GREAT and I havent even scratched the surface as to what this camera can do. My more gadget minded family members are impressed as well. Now its in a cover (Im an obsessive knitter) and in my purse at all times. Life would be pefect if it came with an extra battery that I could have charged and ready to go. Oh well, this battery does charge quickly, just make sure you are charged BEFORE you leave the house.
On: 2008-04-17
I have owned two other digital cameras before this one and this is by far my favorite! It has all the features I need (good zoom for a small camera size, quality pictures, movie with sound capabilities etc). The best part is the features I dont use dont get in my way when I am just trying to take a picture! If you want a camera that is simple to use but that you can make more complicated if you want to (ex. changing shutter speed, color swapping etc.) this is the camera for you. I would have given it 5/5 stars, but I miss having the viewfinder that my old digital camera had because if it is sunny it is easier to use the viewfinder than to adjust the screen brightness, but adjusting the brightness works it just takes a little more time. But over all it is a great product that I have had for a year now and have not had a single problem with it yet!
On: 2008-04-12
It good camera, but compare with sd750 which I like the most, it is heaver,and more difficult to use,but better pics and it has a window in which you can take pic without needing the screen(which I dont think it is a big problem) The screen is smaller, sd750 design is nicer.
On: 2008-04-09
Okay, Im a very, very picky shopper when it comes to electronics so I did massive amounts of research when it came time to upgrade our camera. Weve seen and tried a ton on them (between family and friends) and weve always stuck with the PowerShots cause we never have issues with them (even with three small kids dropping them all the time). Anyway, with there being so many of them on the market now, it took me forever to pick this one and Im glad I did. You just cant take a bad photo with this camera - weve tried! Not only is the stablizer feature awesome, it still has the nice small compact size and durability were use too. Just a heads up for those of you who havent had digital cameras before, ALWAYS buy an extra battery and at least 1 gig memory card. Its worth it.
On: 2008-04-08
I bought this camera to introduce my friend to the world of digital photography and he hasnt looked back since. Ive owned several point and shoot cameras before moving to DSLR and I have to say that this PowerShot turned out to be a very pleasant surpise. I would certainly recommend it as a starter point and shoot camera.
On: 2008-04-07
This is my third Canon Elph, I am good at breaking them! These are the best cameras! Easy to use and take wonderful photos!!
On: 2008-04-07
This camera is just perfect. Its small enough to fit in any small bag but also has great features on it. Ive taken great photos of my very young children who bounce around quite a bit and theyve all turned out great. Shutter speed and next shot delay is excellent. It is a very intuitive camera. Super easy to understand! Amazon was also wonderful to work with. They ship fast and communicate every step of the way!
On: 2008-04-05
I am totally satisfied with this camera, there are only two thing which I dont like about this, it is a little bulky compare to sd 750, 1000 and other thing is which is not specific to this model but with all the canon model I have used so far, you can have date and timestamp only on postcard setting, for everything else you have to live without date.
On: 2008-04-05
For the average person that camera is really great!
I love it and it takes real good pictures.
On: 2008-04-04
Am still learning all that this camera can do,
but so far love this camera ! Loved all the
recomendations, really helped me to decide.
Gets nice action shots of my three dogs!
Which my other camera was too slow to capture.
On: 2008-04-03
I have owned several of these Canons since about 02. s100/s200/s330/s400/s410/s500 and now this one. I have tried Nikons, Sonys, Panasonics and Olympus, but I always come back to a Canon compact camera. They simply have it nailed. Many others can do a good job and equal the performance and output of the Canons, but for me they cant hold a candle to one of these.
I think for me its almost always 2 things. Canon seldom fails to have at least a camera in their product range with a viewfinder. They are not perfect, they are not accurate, but they do serve a very important purpose in many situations. Low light, hand held, no flash images (with IS) have a much higher success rate if the camera is held to the face and supported in a traditional manner. Also, sometimes the LCD could be a distraction, or the battery may be low. With these new, beautiful LCDs, its tough to use that little viewfinder, though. The other thing for me is the user interface. Canons from 5 or 6 years ago interface with the user in a very logical and familiar fashion, so moving between models is easy.
You do have to move up the food chain to get full manual control, longer lens and some other things, but these are not intended to fill every need. The images these things produce are ever more amazing since the 2 or 4MP days, yet the images have a familiar look and have always responded well to post processing if you go that way, or they look great right off the card if you dont.
Having said all of the above, it is but my opinion. I would argue that it is an experienced and informed one, but it is still my opinion. So, I would recommend this one over anything from the competition in this class. I cannot tell anyone that this particular camera is hands down better than something from the other guys because (among the major camera brands) there really are no terrible choices. Its all about preferences, pricing, look, feel. I will say you are missing out if you dont get something and start making pictures with it, and I think this is the way to go. Good luck.
On: 2008-04-03
Im a stay at home mom that just wants a decent camera to take pics of my family. I think this one is great! It has lots of great functions and takes great pics. I love the stabilizer as I tend to shake my hand when hitting the "click" button. I had to buy another memory card though, the one it comes with held 1 8 sec video and 1 pic. And I need more than that. But I would recommend this camera to anyone!
On: 2008-04-02
I originally tried several cameras. One was the Canon SD750 While the pictures were not bad if you are shooting outdoors with the sun to your back forget about viewing the LCD. This pretty much goes for any digital compact with out a optical viewfinder. After alot of reading reviews on the web I decided I had to have this SD850IS camera. It produces gorgeous pictures like a SLR. I found that the LCD did a very good job in most instances and when you were in very bright light you can fall back to the optical viewfinder. The only problem that I have found was the power button being small and hard to press. Well Im not going to nitpick. It definitely is not a deal killer. The SD850IS works very well in very low light without the flash. This 2007 camera got more rave reviews that any of the newer cameras including its own newer siblings. I took pictures all afternoon after UPS delivered my camera. I am really impressed.
On: 2008-04-01
I will start by comparing this camera, which I like alot, to another Canon I had recently.
I owned the SD750 for a few weeks(bad story about losing it) and thought it was ok. It would take blurry pictures unless you really held it still. After I lost it I decided I mine as well get a better one because of the blurriness.
This camera is a totally different story. I used it last weekend at a wedding and most(not all because of bad lighting) of the pictures came out very good. IS is definitely a must have feature and I would expect that in the future you wont be able to get a camera without it. The 4x optical zoom is also a nice upgrade.
I would highly recommend this camera to any amateur photographer looking for a small, compact point and shoot camera.
On: 2008-04-01
I like Canons small cameras although a bit pricey compared to other cameras in this category. I have always had great pics from these small canon cameras and have a couple of them. However, I prefer my Nikon D80 and D300 which are in a different level of course.
On: 2008-04-01
Love this camera! It fits rite into my pocket and takes beautiful pictures. No complaints at all!
On: 2008-03-31
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom I have only had this camera for a short time and I took a 6 hour digital camera class at the local tech school. I became more acquainted with the camera at this class. I had a new grandchild a few days later so got to use the camera right away. The pictures came out very good. There are a lot of functions on this camera and I like the big screen. I would recommend the SD850 IS to anyone.
On: 2008-03-30
Hi,
Im writing about the Olympus C-720 digital camera. Weve had it probably for 4 or 5 years now. Do they even still sell them? Anyway my husband and I are not real happy with it. Maybe we just dont know how to use it right. I have more pictures turn out blurry. Also Im thinking of getting a different camera with a bigger LCD screen. I could care less about the view finder. This was an expensive camera when we bought it $500. One of the features on it that Ive never used is the movie or video mode. Are there any cameras out there that come without this feature? The features that I do like best about this camera is the battery. It is a lithium battery that lasts a long time. You dont ever have to mess around with recharging a battery. Does anyone have any suggestions on what camera we should get next.
On: 2008-03-29
The camera works quite well. The pictures are crisp and clear. The camera could have been a bit smaller but nontheless it is a good purchase.
On: 2008-03-29
This is a wonderful camera that is super compact and full-featured. Even better, it takes great photos. There are better cameras available (digital single lens reflex cameras are huge and expensive and the Canon G9 doesnt fit in your pocket) but this is one of the best point and shoot cameras you can buy. I use mine as a jury-rigged copy machine. When I work in the field, I need to make copies of clients documents. Put this camera on macro and you can "copy" away. Transfer the files to your computer and you can print them or attach them to e-mails easily. Good stuff. I recommend buying the tiny Case Logic case that fits in your front pocket, assuring that youre always ready for a photo opportunity!
On: 2008-03-26
I am a very satisfied customer after purchasing this camera.
I am not a photographer, but I needed something simple and quick for family occasions,celebrations,etc. Because of its simplicity, its the ideal camera for me.
Most often than not, I get nice clear photographs.
I like it very much and would recommend it to anyone like myself who wants something quick and handy.
On: 2008-03-26
This camera may be small, but it feels very solid when you hold it. You can feel the quality and not worry that you may break it. Pictures have turned out very clear. The only possible downfall is the multitude of options, formats, menus, etc. Its possible that I may learn how to use all of these options after I have had the camera for a while, but for now I often find myself accidentally hitting a button and ending up in a menu that I dont know anything about.
On: 2008-03-24
its a great camera. Its small, easy to use and it fits anywhere. Pictures are easy to download and the editing picture program is user friendly. I love this camera. It was worth every penny!
On: 2008-03-23
I received this camera as a christmas gift and I love using it. It is small enough to stick in your coat pocket, but it is not so small that it feels cheap. It takes great quality photos, and it is easy to navigate through the settings.
Definitely worth the money!!!
On: 2008-03-23
I bought this as a second camera for times when I dont feel like carrying around my 30D. The small size is great, nice sturdy construction. picture quality is very good, ISO settings over 400 tend to get grainy but this is fairly common for most of these types of cameras. It lacks some of the manual settings like Aperature and shutter priority but has quite a few automatic settings like Portrait, Landscape and others. The 4x optical zoom is nice since many other cameras of this type only have a 3x zoom. Battery life is good, although lack of a battery life indicator is a little unhandy, by the time it tells you your battery is low, you only have a small amount of time, I would advise buying an extra battery (the aftermarket ones work great and are much cheaper than the canon batteries). The flash is typical for a small camera, I havent found that the red-eye reduction works real well. The menu layout is nice. When I bought this I didnt expect the same results as my DSLR but have been pleased with the results with this camera.
On: 2008-03-21
the Powershot SD850 has all the features you need in a compact digital camera and it takes great pictures.
I bought this camera to replace a Nikon Coolpix which, unfortunately, was stolen over the holidays. Im always hesitant to purchase items based on online reviews, but this Canon seemed to have such glowing reviews on every site that I figured I couldnt go wrong. So far, thats been true.
Excellent things about this camera:
* Decent zoom - 4x Optical and the digital zoom is not bad all.
* Flash control - I like controlling the use of the flash (and battery power), so its nice to have this ability conveniently located on the back of the camera.
* Intuitive design - The system menus are very easy to figure out and utilize. The over design of this camera lends itself easily to those scared of technology (kids and/or grandparents), while still having plenty of tweakable options that more advanced users like to play around with.
* Manual and Auto Shooting - Both have their pros and cons, but its nice to have a choice in how you want your image shot.
* Speedy!! - In good natural light, this cam snaps a pic, processes it, and displays the image very quickly...more importantly, it captures what you saw when you pressed the shutter button.
* Perfect size - Some digital cams can be clunky and odd shaped. This is perfectly sized to fit in a pocket, purse, or back pack.
* Macro feature - Always nice to have, especially for people that will use this for business purposes or people who need a cam to take close-up, detailed pics, for an auction as an example.
* Rechargeable battery and charger - I was little hesitant about using a proprietary battery -- since my other cam used AAs that you can buy cheaply anywhere -- but so far the battery hasnt even gotten close to needing a recharge. That said, if youre planning on taking this on a trip overseas you might look into buying an extra battery or buying a converter/adapter for using the recharger in outlets in another country.
Ive had this camera for about a month and Ive taken close to 300 pictures and Ive been impressed with most of them. This camera is awesome.
On: 2008-03-20
Very nice camera and Im pleased I bought it. It tends to pull off what it needs to. Can adapt pretty well to different lights. Ive been using it for close-ups and some very close ones can turn out rather nicely. Try out the "vibrant" mode in the manual setting, too. It makes color really pop.
On: 2008-03-20
this is my 2nd canon elph camera. the 4x optical zoom is one of the highest in a camera this size. after having researched digital cameras for 3 months prior to making purchase. i researched online and @ best buy, circuit city, office depot, staples the local high priced camera shop in town, consumer reports & recent in the wall street journal review indicated canon is one of the highest, if not highest quality camera in digitals.
this camera is so tiny i take it w/ me everywhere and easily fits into shirt or pants pockets.
as a baby boomer, i appreciate having an view finder in addition to the screen. it allows me to take photos easily w/out having to put on reading glasses to see the shot.
On: 2008-03-20
I have speially ordered this camera from USA to india Pune due to its sleekness , Excellent functionality wise , Sleek Easy Carry & chicky battery.
Its charger is so light weight that you never get rid to carry it down the line.I suggest if you go for this camera , have on 5b-NL battery with you so that you dont have to carry even the charger too with you.Just push that small battery in your pocket with camera n get on the ride.
On: 2008-03-18
I spent a long time looking for just the right digital camera. I was looking for small size, fast picture taking, good zoom, image stabilization and overall, good quality. I found many positive reviews of this particular camera and it seemed to have everything I was looking for. I waited several months before I purchased it and by the time I did, the price had gone down on Amazon, so I was able to achieve another goal: buy camera & memory card for $300 or less. I am thrilled that I was able to do that! I have been VERY pleased with the camera. It has so many features that I have not even begun to figure out yet, but for just quick point & shoot pictures, it has been excellent. I will be traveling a lot this summer and I think this will be the perfect camera to have along! I highly recommend it.
On: 2008-03-17
Excellent camera. The camera takes great pictures and movies. Easily upgradeable with an SD card. Battery life survived several hundred pictures. The shutter lag is mediocre, but the camera is well worth the money!!
On: 2008-03-15
We are professional photographers who use larger digital cameras for our business, but we wanted a small point and shoot to take on vacations. This camera is great. It is small and light weight and easy to carry in a purse or a pocket. We took it on a recent ski trip and got great landscape shots as well as a nice candid portrait of us. The colors were true and the white balance handled the snow beautifully. It was easy to learn how to use. The controls are intuitive. The 8 megapixels give us a lot to work with when processing. We looked at other cameras but this was the best for the price. We are extremely happy with it.
On: 2008-03-15
Researched at length, and there is no contest as to a small feature rich camera. If you look at Steves Digicam website reviews, you will see great specs, and now after using alomost three weeks, I tell you, this is an awsome small camera. I also just now purchased a Panasonic FZ18,to replace a Canon S1is Ive used for the last four years. The FZ18 has an 18x zoom, and very fast shutter. I take a great many animal photos, and the S1 shutter speed sucks, on a 10X exceptional glass lens, well see if the Fz18 meets its great reviews
Steve schneider
On: 2008-03-14
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
I love the size of this camera - great for travel. Hard to beat the options this camera offers for the money. Great battery life. Im using a Transcend 8GB SD HC card and its the only card Ive needed. I took approximately 750 pictures and a dozen short videos, and only used about 4GB of space. The flash seems to have good range. The on/off button is a little difficult to push, but I imagine it is intended to be that way. Make sure you get a ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector, well worth the money. I almost bought the 870 model of this camera, but I didnt want to give up the optical viewfinder. I thought it would be too difficult to see the LCD screen in bright daylight, but it hasnt been a problem.
On: 2008-03-14
WOW! Fantastic digital camera. I absolutely love it (I also own a digital Nikon). It takes fantastic pictures but is very small so it fits anywhere. When you are a tourist you can tuck it away and not look like a tourist. I take photos of my glass beads (digital macro) to scenery photos and they all are sharp and clear. The screen viewfinder is big enough to see clearly, even for someone who wears glasses for closeup work. Highly recommend this camera. Downloading is easy with the cord connected directly to my laptop or you can use the program that comes with the camera.
On: 2008-03-10
I am very happy with this camera. It does not produce the quality of images of my D200, but it fits in my shirt pocket and that is why I made the purchase. The D200 will not fit.
On: 2008-03-08
This camera performs to expectaions, is lightweight and easy to use. I have photographed various people in various locations and appreciate the face recognition feature. The IS seems to be a benefit as well.
The Canon case seems to be "classy", nice leather finish and magnetic clasp, but its durability is yet to be proven.
shipping from Amazon was timely and well executed.
On: 2008-03-08
This is a very good product. Wish there were special scene modes like sunset/twilight like nikon has.
On: 2008-03-06
I had my camera for about... 9 months before it started to take blurry photos. Then, all of a sudden the lens wouldnt retract. When I shipped it to Cannon for repairs, I got an email back asking me to pay for the repairs (that would cost 1/2 the price of a new camera and the repair work wouldnt be under warranty). I was a little surprised, so I called the repair center to find my warranty was voided because of "scratches/scuffs". I take wonderful are of my camera, and always keep it in a case, but normal wear and tear is expected when the camera has been with you all over the world. I am extremely disappointed.
My only other complaint about the camera: the pictures are noisy.
On: 2008-03-04
Does everything its supposed to do...
and you cant beat the price or Amazons
fast shipping.
On: 2008-03-04
I purchased the Canon SD850 IS 6 months ago and have used it regularly. It suddenly stopped working - the lens would not retract. I sent it to Canon for service under their one year warranty. They decided that it would not be "economically feasible" to repair the camera and have sent it back to me still broken. Canon "customer care" says that the technicians found "water damage" even though the camera was never around water and worked fine up until the moment it stopped. Clearly, if they dont want to repair something a customer sends back they can just say "water damage" and they are off the hook. No recourse for me, no appeal process, nothing for me to do but warn others. It was a nice little camera, but if it is only going to last 6 months,forget about it.
On: 2008-03-01
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
This is a great camera. It has alot of features that you do not find in some other cameras, time lapse, color swap etc. It take great pictures. I received this camera a week ago and have used it everyday. I have taken over 400 pictures since then. mostly on an upland bird hunt. Action was great. The movie quality of this camera is better than my two year old Sony digital movie camera. I feel like I have a camera that does it all. A 2 gig card will hold over 500 of the highest resolution (3264X2448 pixels) I have not had to recharge the battery yet. I highly recommend this camera.
On: 2008-02-29
This camera is BEAUTIFUL!!!! It takes excellent pictures. The flash is so good, you cant even tell the club pics are taken in a dark club because the flash is just that great. When you view the pics, the camera rotate the pic depending on whether you hold the camera horizontal or vertical.
There are so many options and features on the camera its ridiculous!! I love it. I first used the camera at my going away party and my friend called me two days later to ask the model # of the camera because she too like it so much and wanted to buy one.
On: 2008-02-29
After researching many reviews for higher megapixel, larger LCD screen, decided on this model since it provided all the required features. Excellent product, originally would have selected the SD870, but that did not have an optical viewfinder. Very satisfied with camera; high resolution images, great color and would recommend to others.
On: 2008-02-29
I love my camera, its easy to operate and takes great pictures, my first digital (yeah, no more film)!
On: 2008-02-28
My husband is thrilled with this camera. It was packed well, arrived in just a few days, and was a great Christmas gift. I would recommend this product, and have, to all of my friends.
On: 2008-02-22
You can read all the other reviews about what this has and what works. However, the 2 things that really impressed me are the video and the digital macro. The video is way better than I expected and with sound too. My friends were so impressed, they went out and bought a camera just like this. Also, the digital macro actually works! You can get within a couple inches and it takes wonderful photos. Downside is it turns off the flash, but I can see why if you are within inches of an object. All-in-all I still like it after 8 months and would recommend it.
On: 2008-02-22
Bought this as a gift for my wife. She loves its simplicity and quality. I was highly impressed with the quality it almost matched my D200
On: 2008-02-22
Photos are excellent quality. Movies are very good except when the zoom is used the result is grainy. Software is very good and easy to use. The only complaint as others have mentioned is that the cover for the A/V OUT digital (you have to open it to plug the other end of the USB cord into the camera to download to a computer) is extremely flimsy. It is plastic and doesnt snap in without several attempts after used a couple of times. The rest of the camera is solid and well made. We plan to use underwater on vacation soon and will add another post to share our experience.
If you plan to purchase this camera, test the A/V OUT cover first. Other than that it is a great camera for the money.
On: 2008-02-22
I spent more than 2 weeks looking at different cameras trying to replace my old 4Mpixels Nikon that doesnt have image stabilization and takes ages saving the image into the SD card. My parameters were kind of blur at the beginning but then I went for something under $250 with image stabilizer and good manual functions. I wasnt sure whether to go with the 7megapixels model or this one, but I finally took the 8Mpixels for the small price difference. The resulting pictures with this camera are more than amazing; the image stabilization really helps people like me that have shaky hands. Moreover, the manual features as exposure and ISO selection give you stunning results with low light. Ill say that this is the perfect "all task" camera before to jump into something professional as a D40 SLR or similar. The only negative thing is that it doesnt have the battery indicator all the time, only works when the charge is going low.
On: 2008-02-19
First things I noticed about this canon is the noise (when tele zooming) is louder than panasonic (I previously owned the Panasonic Lumnix FX-01 and the FZ1). Also digital zoom is at snails pace. A real disappointment is the lack of Auto Exposure Bracket. I believe almost if not all panasonic compacts have this. Canon only put this feature on its more professional higher end cameras.
Indoor images are better than the panasonic.
Yes...they could of made a better power button. Overall so far its a good camera.
On: 2008-02-19
This is a great little camera--small, easy to use, takes pretty decent photos and gives me some control. I admit I dont use a lot of the features because I save the experimentation for my DSLR, but its nice to know if I want to try something with it I could. I love how fast it is. My only complaints are those typical with point-and-shoots--the red-eye reduction only works if the subject is looking directly into the camera lens (and what baby/child does that?), focus isnt always spectacular, etc. But other common P&S problems can be fixed on this one--white balance, exposure compensation...and the many shooting modes give you a lot of control over the final product. I would say this one is in the above-average category for point-and-shoot cameras.
On: 2008-02-19
Camera works well for what it is. I think the Digic III does a better job with auto-setiings than the Digic II in my Rebel XTi. I found that the XTi auto system always cranked up the ISO and F-stop and the 850 does not do that. It actually takes a lot of pictures in the lower iso (80-200) settings in auto mode, so as long as your subject is stationary the photos look great and have good color saturation. I am also impressed by the video quality. I was looking for a high quality ultra-compact camera and I feel like that is really what I got with this. I chose the 850 over the 870 because I thought the extra focal length of the 850 was well worth the trade-off with the wider angle of the 870. I am not sure how usable the 870 is wide open as the darkening in the corners of the 850 at full wide is definately noticeable and I would be suprised if the 870 was able to escape this problem and be wider yet. Good wide angle lenses usually have a lot of glass (diameter) out front to prevent this from happening. I would say this camera is very potent given its size.
On: 2008-02-18
Recently I bought the camera and it is everything I was looking for. Ive owned the 2 previous versions of the Canon camera and I am a big fan of the Canon products. The camera delivers on all main points in terms of quality of the pictures, zoom and image stabilization.
The only negative is that from a design perspective it still lags behind the stylishness of the Sony products.
On: 2008-02-17
A very great camera for a very great price. True value for money. It takes great picture and has long battery life. A must have point and shoot!! I did a research for a long time on point and shoot cameras and i am happy that i purchased this one.
On: 2008-02-16
This is by far the best camera I have ever owned. I stick to Canons, they rarely let me down. Made a mistake, tried Kodak and Olympus before, had to switched right back Canon. I use this camera for personal and some professional work and pictures are all but perfect. If you know what youre doing its great, if you dont they will still look awesome! Im so glad I bought this camera and just in time for my new nieces arrival and my vacation. :) Happy Happy
On: 2008-02-13
The first camera broke after 4 days. Using the troubleshooting manual, must have seen the problem several times, as it was listed as a common problem. Return and replacement was fast and friendly. Amazon in this case worked better that the camera.
On: 2008-02-12
After much research, the wife and I settled on this camera. It fit our budget, and it has what we wanted our camera to do.
We couldnt be happier with this purchase. The many, many preset features are great. We have yet to find ourselves in a situation that the camera couldnt capture. The auto function is really good for the point and click way of shooting. You get crisp, clear, realistic photos. The real joy of this camera, however, is in using things like lighting effects and color effects. After some time with this camera, we no longer look at things the same. Looking for the uniqueness in everything you shoot, for what you can bring out with certain effects is a real experience.
From kitty cats, to days at the lake, to landscapes of the desert mountains of the Southwest, this camera does it all with style!
On: 2008-02-11
This is a great camera - takes excellent pictures and is easy to use. Would highly recommend this camera to anyone.
On: 2008-02-11
Im enjoying the camera. Ive had no problems with button placement as some have commented. Red eye removal tool doesnt fix dog red eye )o: Macro mode, however, takes nice shots inside and outdoor snow photos have been great including action shots.
On: 2008-02-10
This is an all around great camera. It works as described by other reviewers. The image stabilizer is great. The only thing that could be improved is the quality of the lens. But for the price of the camera, I recognize its OK, and probably better that in other similar priced products. I made a detailed comparison of similar products and decided to go for this one. At its price, its one of the best. I have a Canon DSLR 20D, and bought this one as a pocket companion.
My only advice is not to spend extra money for a second battery. I got an extra battery when I purchased the camera and have never used it. One is more than enough because it lasts very long!
On: 2008-02-10
This is one of the best camera, I have come across. The quality of picture are very good. The only thing is that you need to spend some time and go through the manual to understand the features about how to use this efectively.
On: 2008-02-09
This is my first camera (my own). I have handled a lot my friends cam. The SD850 is really great for out door shoots in day light. Canon still has to work on the flash technology for low light shoots. Not very satisfied with pictures taken using flash in low light or night. But otherwise the picture quality is far excellent compared to others. Manually disabling the flash, apparently disables the Image-stabilization also...so pictures are shaky sometimes.
On: 2008-02-09
Just bought this camera a few weeks ago and Im always looking for excuses to take pictures. It fits easily into a shirt pocket with barely a notice. It takes great picutes, the menus are intuitive and easy to use. Also, I have a Canon printer which allows me to print directly without the computer and you can edit and choose a variey of print settings.
Overall, takes great pictures with all the features you could ask for in a digital camera and it fits in the palm of your hand. Totally satisfied with this purchase.
On: 2008-02-09
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
On: 2008-02-08
I gave this camera to my "non-technical," wife for Christmas and she is enjoying it. She likes to just point and shoot but it also has enough features to keep my attention.
On: 2008-02-08
Really impressed with the quality of pictures. Small and lightweight. Good for people with nimble fingers.
On: 2008-02-07
A great little camera. Compact and easy to use. Nice to take on trips when not toting my Rebel XTi and gear.
On: 2008-02-05
Im very satisfied with this camera. Its light, has a full range of features and its easy to operate.
On: 2008-02-02
Very good product, easy to operate, sharp pictures. The only "cons" is that the lid on battery compartiment sometimes opens when you try to handle the camera with only one hand.
On: 2008-01-31
I took a picture in Big Bear, CA, USA, It was unbeleivably beautiful taht I put it on my desktop. out door photos are wonderful, with the help of image stabilizer the indoor ones specially in darkness are great. the camera in much better than SD 750 which my frind has. Image stabilizer has a truely significant effect on getting good pictures.
On: 2008-01-31
Weve been really impressed w/ this camera so far. Its easy to use if you just want to point an shoot, yet it has lots of cool options for people who want to do more. I love the zoom, and its the perfect size for carrying around in a purse or diaper bag.
On: 2008-01-28
This is a really nice camera. It has a great amount of megapixels and the pictures turn out great. The screen on the camera is big so it is easy to see what you are taking a picture of. It is nice and light. There are quite a bit of options for the camera which can be confusing but I still have to read over the manual and look into some of the features and figure out what they do.
On: 2008-01-28
The 850IS is a great camera! Easy to slip into a pocket and takes excellent pictures (assuming the user can find excellent subjects). The image stabilization feature works well. The camera has a 4x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom. With 8 mega pixels, the digital zoom can yield images of reasonable quality. When zooming, the camera automatically uses the optical zoom and automatically stops when it reaches 4x. Pressing the zoom button again will then result in an additional digital zoom. The total zoom can be up to 16x.
On: 2008-01-27
I just returned from safari and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with this new camera. My wife took a SLR with multiple lenses, filters, and gadgets -- I took this Canon SD850. We compared safari photos, portraits, landscapes, and zooms of animals -- the difference was negligible in quality. But with the simplicity of the SD850 and its powerful zoom, I was able to capture several quick shots that were impossible with the SLR. I couldnt be happier with this camera purchase -- it has been a few years since my last digi camera, and all the features of this camera came in handy: video, sound, vivid color, b&w, night shots, time lapse of a gorgeous sunrise. Excellent camera!
On: 2008-01-27
I have really enjoyed this camera. Most of the positive reviews are true. You seem to get quite a bit of red-eye, but the camera has a built in red eye removal. In addition, you can program the one button above the circle. Ive had two Casio Exilim and this is a much better camera. Picture quality is decent in bright light. Does have issues indoors with less light, but thats expected. I like the 4x zoom. This camera does what I need. Cant tell much about the IS, and havent played with much of the settings.
On: 2008-01-27
This is out FIRST digital camera. We love it. It has so many features, we are just learning them all. The size is very small and easy to carry. This is the best bang for the buck in Canon compact digital cameras!
On: 2008-01-27
Great Camera. Very easy to use. Takes awesome pictures. The only thing I didnt like was the on/off button. It is flush with the camera housing and is somewhat difficult to push. Although you will never accidentally push it by mistake.
On: 2008-01-27
This camera takes amazing pictures from both near and far. The image stabilizer is great when taking pictures on the go or if youre shooting moving objects. I would highly recommend getting at least a 2GB memory card (approx. 1000 pictures). The Kingston 2GB works great with this camera and is very inexpensive. I would recommend this product to anyone not looking to spend tons of money on a camaera, but also want one that takes terrific pictures.
On: 2008-01-26
An 8 MP camera with 4X optical zoom and 2X digital zoom with image stabilization and face detection technology, all available at a below $300 price is all that I can ask for in a point and shoot camera. The pictures are flawless, even during low lights. Several shooting modes are available, more than a normal user would utilize. It is light in weight and easy to carry in your pocket.
If youre looking for an awesome quality point and shoot digital camera at a low price, look no further. This camera has it all and Im pretty sure you wont be disappointed.
On: 2008-01-26
I just returned from safari and climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with this new camera. My wife took a SLR with multiple lenses, filters, and gadgets -- I took this Canon SD850. We compared safari photos, portraits, landscapes, and zooms of animals -- the difference was negligible in quality. But with the simplicity of the SD850 and its powerful zoom, I was able to capture several quick shots that were impossible with the SLR. I couldnt be happier with this camera purchase -- it has been a few years since my last digi camera, and all the features of this camera came in handy: video, sound, vivid color, b&w, night shots, time lapse of a gorgeous sunrise. Excellent camera!
On: 2008-01-26
This is the fourth Canon Digital Elph Ive purchased. I started with the Elf 100 then the 400 (which was stolen) then the 410. My wife likes the ease of these cameras and she got the old 410.
The new SD850IS is image stabilization. I noticed that on my first set of pictures I downloaded to my computer. The images in low light were much clearer and many were good enough to keep. Many times with the SD410 I would end up deleting the low light pictures because I couldnt hold the camera stable enough for the longer exposure.
I really like the back screen. Much larger than the older Digital Elphs I have owned. The picture on the screen is clear and the display seems rugged due to the recess.
I like the new 4X optical zoom. All the previous versions I owned were 3X. Man, what a difference 1X makes.
And of course, why I like all digital elphs is the size. Just slip it into my pocket. Nothing to hold or hang on to.
You will want to buy a larger SANdisk. I bought a 2 Gig for $19 on the Amazon site. You need to buy another battery. Buy a DigiPower BP-CN5L Replacement Li-Ion Battery for the Canon NB-5L, I bought at the same time as my camera and they arrived at the same time.
Great camera. I couldnt imagine going to get film developed.
I take movies too. Good capicity on the 2 gig card.
On: 2008-01-25
I love Cannon and the Elph series and this camera doesnt disappoint. I had the SD 110 which I loved as well but obviously time to make the move to a nicer camera with more features.
Compact with great picture quality and decent zoom. Took the camera in the snow and pictures turned out great. Love the fact you can zoom video although video quality diminishes quickly the more you zoom, but nice feature. Good sound on video playback, easy to use controls, and the various mode features are cool too. Messed around some with the b/w option and its a nice option to have. Love the motion sensor and face recognition as well.
Overall great camera for the price - pictures turn out great for even the amateur photographer. I tell everyone I know that Canon is the way to go.
On: 2008-01-25
I purchased "Canon sd850 IS" after reviewing all the top model camera like Sony DSC T200,Nikon etc... this is the best one amoung all of these because of the sllekness,style,processing speed and image quality and stabilization.
Thanks to Amazon for proving me this at best price with free 2 GB memory card.
On: 2008-01-24
I got this as a late Christmas present and it was a replacement for an older Canon Digital 5 MP camera that has served me well for 4 years.
The stabilizing bit is a real help for me! And I cannot believe how much easier it is to change settings on this gadget!
The instructions Manuals are easy reading. Written in plain English and totally understandable for a gal who is not good with camera settings normally. I already know how to work more on the SD850 than I ever did on my other Canon!
And the best part? The rechargeable battery pack. THAT is why I got this camera. No messing with AA batteries. I have had the camera almost a month now and have not had to recharge it once. Woot!
Am I gushing enough yet? And the picture quality!!! WOW.
Nuff sed
On: 2008-01-23
Previously had an SD750 which was an excelent camera, but got stolen. Purchased SD850 as a replacement. SD850 picture quality is good, has some extra options, but is fairly bulky and much heavier than the 750.
On: 2008-01-23
I bought this camera because a cousin had it and it seemed so easy to use and gave a great image.
Im very please with my choice and would advice you to get one if youre not sure of what kind of camera do you want.
On: 2008-01-23
I was looking for a second camera that I could take with me on family outings and parties. It had to be compact, ease of use, have enough megapixels for decent prints and affordable.
As a compact camera, the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera fits the bill. It could easily fit in my coat pocket, small purse, or large pant pocket. I do allot of cycling with friends and family during the warm season. I would normally take with me a disposable camera and shoot while on the bike. The camera is small enough to be held with one hand while riding. The lanyard on the camera gives it extra security when it is looped around your wrist.
The controls are easily reached by your thumb and index finger. I also, like the feature of the view finder when you dont want to look through the LCD display to save on battery life. On startup, the camera is quite fast. No more than a second and its ready to go taking pictures. There are the normal preset modes such as Party, Night, Landscape, Museum, etc. My favorite is the Aquarium setting, no more flash to bounce off the glass. I used it while on vacation at one of the Ripleys Believe It or Not Museums and the white balance on the photos were good. I think the ISO can go up to 800 or more but, dont go above 400 unless you want to see some noise on your images.
8 megapixels you could get up to 11x14 size prints on high quality settings. The control menu even shows you the print size of the images to choose from. Normally, 4x6 prints is good enough. Think about it with a compact camera youre not shooting for a fashion magazine or fine art photography. Youre shooting events with the family or friends, so 4x6 prints are normally what youre going to use. You can set it to take at a higher setting for large group shoots, but keep in mind that it takes up allot of storage space on the card. Speaking of memory cards, it comes with a 32 MB card to get you started. I would suggest to buy a more higher capacity card, 2 GB should be enough. Your taking snap shots and that means allot of photos that need to be stored, plus you dont know when youll be able to get it off the card and onto your computer.
At around $250 it was well with in my budget. Ive shopped around and Amazon was the best deal that I found.
So, if youre looking for a compact digital camera, that doesnt take a rocket scientist to run it, enough pixels to turn out great 4x6 to 11x14 prints and under $300, this is the camera to seriously take a look at.
On: 2008-01-21
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
The LCD screen is excellent and seems to work well in all lighting situations; I rarely use the view finder. The Shooting Modes I have used are excellent taking the guess work out of shooting indoors, night shots, etc. Very good all around.
On: 2008-01-21
takes great pictures set it & forget it easy to use
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On: 2008-01-21
The Cannon PowerShot SD580IS 8.0mp Digital Elph is an excellent cammera. It takes good pictures and the price was right. The only thing is I wish it had was a 5 or 6x zoom lens but the 4X is excellent. The lcd screen is nice and very clear. I would recommend this cammera to anyone.
On: 2008-01-20
This is a good point and shoot camera with lots of bells and whistles. It is small enough to place in your pocket and it does take good photos. I had this camera for about 2 months now and had time to play around with it a little bit.
Camera Features and performances: This camera has many program modes for starter to use without fiddling the input variables to a camera such as aperture, shutter speed and also iso. This makes it easy for evryone to use and the program modes does work. It does give good photographs with the provided settings. However, I like to set the camera in the manual mode, where I can set my F-stop at about 4 - 5.6. This would give me a good depth of field, especially when shooting indoor. With those settings, I was able to capture some excellent photos during our Christmas vacation. Outdoor photography with this camera is great. It does capture the color, white balance very well. An additional feature this camera has is the ability to detect and focus several objects simulataneously, which would give better lighting to a group photos. The movie taken with this camera is good for outdoor but still noisy for indoors. One additional feature that this camera has is the ability to take photos that will fit a 1920X1280 frame, which will fill your HDTV screen. This photo frame is very good for viewing photos using a HDTV without having black bars or stretching.
The only con that I can find for this camera and that is the reason I did not give it an excellent (and maybe this is me) is that the photograph quality is sharp, color rendition is good but not smooth. Upon blowing up, I still see noises in the digital photos. These noise are not seen in my photos taken with a Nikon D1X.
However, it is still a good portable camera.
On: 2008-01-19
I received this camera for my birthday and cannot believe how easy it is for me to take such great pictures. I own the Canon Rebel 2000 35mm and I could never get the pictures to come out this way...its hard to get a bad shot with this camera!!! I never wanted to get into this whole point and shoot thing and was quite reluctant but boy was I WRONG! 1000% Satisfied and I will never go back. The quality of the images cant be beat. They look like professional shots and have since looked into photography for the first time because it has inspired me to continue taking such great pics. I will post the pics up soon...you wont believe your eyes! Under 300 bucks = Priceless Shots
On: 2008-01-19
Exceeds expectations. From the ordering to the receipt and use this digital camera is outstanding. We ordered a 4 GB memory card along with an additional battery. On a recent trip to NY city we never had a problem relative to still or video pictures.
On: 2008-01-18
I bought this as a gift for my wife. She had resisted for years using our only other camera, another Canon. This one is so light weight and simple to use, and the instructions are so clear, that she has taken it everywhere she goes. At this price Id be hard pressed to have expected all these features.
On: 2008-01-18
The camera was packed loose in a large box with empty air bags .
I dont see a problem with the camera but thought you should know that the air bags dont work!
On: 2008-01-18
This is a great camera. A co-worker had one & recommended it. He also recommended the Extreme III SD card. Also well worth it. Highly recommend this camera w/ that SD card.
On: 2008-01-18
THIS IS A VERY ADEQUATE POCKET SIZE CAMERA, AND RIVALS THE QUALITY OF MY LARGER CANON POWER SHOT S3IS. TAKES VERY GOOD QUALITY VIDEO, JUST REMEMBER TO HAVE A LARGE SD CARD!
On: 2008-01-18
the picture results have been very good.
Ive not yet used it very much
On: 2008-01-17
I received this camera as a Christmas present from my in laws this year, so I have owned it for about 3 weeks now...
First off, this is my third Canon Powershot; I have also owned an S410 and S5 | | |
