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Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom
List Price: $249.99
Our Price: $189.98
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Manufacturer: Canon
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5

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Batteries Included: 0
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Canon
Connectivity: AV
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 3
EAN: 0012345332609
Feature: 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
Floppy Disk Drive Description: None
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Included Software: Yes
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Label: Canon
Manufacturer: Canon
Maximum Focal Length: 18.6
Maximum Resolution: 10
Minimum Focal Length: 6.2
Model: SD790IS
Optical Zoom: 3
Publisher: Canon
Release Date: 2008-03-25
Special Features: nv:Sensor^10 Megapixel|Size^1/2.3-inch|Image Resolution^3648 x 2736|Movie Resolution^640 x 480|Memory Included^32MB Memory Card|Storage Media^SD/SDHC Memory Card|Compressed Format^JPEG/EXIF v 2.22|Movie File Format^AVI motion JPEG|Optical Zoom^3x|Digital Zoom^4X|Combined Zoom^12x|Focal Length^f= 6.2-18.6mm|Focus Mode^TTL autofocus|Focusing Range^Normal: 12 in./30cm-infinity|Focusing Range^Digital Macro: 1.2-3.9 in./3-10cm (W)
Studio: Canon

Features
10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
3x optical image-stabilized zoom
Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle
Captures images to SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus memory cards (not included)

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Editorial Reviews:

Chiseled edges with a subtle gleam give this PowerShot SD790-IS Digital ELPH distinctive sculptural appeal. Its high-end specifications include 10-Megapixels of resolution plus Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology, to deliver the ultimate in crisp, clear, amazingly detailed images. View your crisp clear images on a large 3.0" PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color with great viewing from a wide range of angles. Improved Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure, flash and white balance automatically, allowing greater freedom of shooting throughout the image capture process. Motion Detection Technology automatically detects subject movement and optimizes exposure control and ISO settings to reduce image blur. DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and improved functionality. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers. Focusing Range - Normal 12/30cm-infinity, Macro 1.2 to 1.6-feet/3-50cm (W), 12 to 1.6-feet/30-50cm (T), Digital Macro 1.2 to 3.9/3-10cm (W) Shutter Speed - 1/60-1/1500 seconds, 15-1/1500 seconds White Balance - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), and Custom Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, and Movie Dimensions - Width 3.61 x Height 2.24 x Depth 0.82 (91.6x56.8x20.9mm) Weight - 5.47 ounces (155 grams) with body only


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Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: Not bad, still getting used to it
Comment: I bought this camera from Amazon about a month ago to replace a 4 yr old Kodak. I went with this camera for the great reviews on multiple sites and because of the Canon brand. I don't intend to take a ton of pictures, but wanted something that could fit in a pocket and take good, quality pictures. The price being around $200 was good for me and the 3" LCD screen is great for viewing.

I did find the flash a bit annoying at first, but maybe that's because of my ignorance. It took me a while to figure out I had to push the button half way down to focus the lens on the subject and then take the picture. I was getting frustrated since I was trying to take pictures of my son and by the time the picture actually took, he was almost out of the frame. I think I'm getting the hang of it now. Pictures look good, not as great as I hoped. Took some video at a children's concert and that looked good for a point-and-shoot camera. Hope to learn the camera some more!

Customer Rating: Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5Average rating of 4/5
Summary: very pleased
Comment: I am a "point and shoot" type of photographer and just need the basics. This is a great camera at a great price.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5Average rating of 3/5
Summary: Poor quality when set on Auto
Comment: I find picture quality in Auto Mode very disappointing. I am sure there is a way to improve it through one of hundreds of adjustable settings but if you are casual photographer like me this camera may not be the best option.
Specially inside, when using flash, picture comes out washed-out and very dark. Outside pictures on a cloudy day are slightly better. We have twin babies and take a lot of pictures inside, needless to say, my wife is very disappointed.
Another issue, you can put time stamp on the picture only if you lower quality to 2 MP. I find that really annoying.
On the good side, it is very fast, it takes pictures almost instantaneously and battery lasts forever. Pictures outside on sunny day are beautiful.
In my experience, if you are not interested in learning anything about photography and all you want to do is take nice pictures with camera straight out of the box I would not recommend this model. YMMV.

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: Superb Camera
Comment: Digital Photography is my number one hobby, and this is the perfect camera to make it fun!

Customer Rating: Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5Average rating of 5/5
Summary: Excellent Camera
Comment: This is the first point and shoot purchased since 2002. After reading numerous reviews both on amazon.com as well as newegg.com, going into Best Buy and playing with all point and shoots available (then reading their reviews), and playing with a friends Canon SD 770, we decided to purchase this model.

Our reasons being:
1) All point and shoot Canons have the Color Accent feature, which is way too much fun to play with.
2) The image quality, in our opinion, is equal, if not far superior to all other models we played with. The color was crisper, the image was clearer (mostly due to the IS), and the screen larger.
3) The price off Amazon.com was by far lower than any other retailer. It put the camera under $200, which was competitively priced, and allowed us to purchase a camera with more features than any other in that range.

So far the battery life has been good, the computer software easy to use, and the camera operation simple to learn. Reading the manual is a must if you plan to do much more than just use automatic.

All in all, no issues, good price, and fun to use!


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