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| Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 20 reviews)
Sales Rank: 35
Category: Photography
Publisher: Canon
Studio: Canon
Brand: Canon
Label: Canon
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: 0
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Included Software: Yes
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)
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 18.6
Minimum Focal Length: 6.2
Maximum Resolution: 10000000
Has Red Eye Reduction: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8
MPN: SD790IS
Model: SD790IS
UPC: 013803090703
EAN: 0013803090703
ASIN: B0011ZK6OS
Release Date: March 25, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| 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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Product Description
Chiseled edges with a subtle gleam give this PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH distinctive sculptural appeal. Just as attractive are its high-end specifications, including 10 megapixels of resolution plus Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology that delivers the ultimate in crisp, clear, amazingly detailed images. Prepare to be transfixed by the view from the camera's 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen. With rich, accurate color and superb clarity, the screen is easy to view at wide angles too - perfect for gathering a group around to see your images.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 15 more reviews...
Truly Point & Shoot - A Fantastic Camera July 1, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I'm getting married in two months, so I began looking for a camera for use on the honeymoon, to replace my Casio EX-Z57.
I'm hardly a professional photographer; mostly I take pictures of family and friends in party situations, or scenery.
Ideally my new camera would fit easily in my pocket, would have a large LCD screen suitable for reviewing pictures at parties, and would produce great pictures on the "automatic" settings. Manual settings are lost on me; I don't want to mess with the F-stop setting, white balance, or focus.
I started doing quite a bit of research, and was a little intimidated by the number of models on the market. I created a spreadsheet to sort through the 25 most popular models on amazon.
My primary criteria was:
LCD Screen Size
Thickness
Resolution
Secondary Were:
Optical Zoom
Price
This camera ended up on top. I summoned my courage, added it to my cart, and hit "checkout".
I received the camera 3 days later, and fell in love on the first day of using it.
Observations:
The 3.0" LCD screen is bright, and is clearly visible even in bright sun. I don't miss the viewfinder.
The camera is very small (3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8) and fits easily into my pocket. Surprisingly light, much more so than my old Casio, which was the same approximate dimensions (3.5 x 2.3 x 0.8).
Pictures taken on the "auto" mode look beautiful, both on the computer screen and my 42" plasma. Colors seem accurate, and everything is very crisp. People's faces don't look washed out, or orange. For additionaly testing, I took pictures in bright sun, of faraway objects, and things up close (about 4 inches), and everything came out great.
Video is surprisingly good, but VERY file sizes are large. My first video was about a minute and a half, and was about 150 Megabytes. Played on Playstation 3 (the Casio wouldn't).
The 3x optical zoom works fine. I expected a little more for a camera in this pricerange, but I realize you have to sacrifice something for a camera to be this thin.
Concerns:
I was worried that I wouldn't like the "new" buttons, which aren't actually buttons at all, but similar to a Motorola Razr. They work well so far though.
The scroll wheel. It actually rotates, unlike one you'd see on an iPod. As a mechanical engineer, I know moving parts will wear out. Durability may be an issue, but on the plus side, it has really improved navigation through the menus.
Overall, it's a fantastic camera, and has exceeded all my expectations. I would reccommend it without reservations to any of my friends, and am looking forward to the pictures it will take of my honeymoon.
5-Stars
Wow. This is the Point and Shoot to have! June 29, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
After leaving the Canon family (SD630) and trying Panasonic (DMC-TZ3) - I'm back! The SD790IS is the best Canon Point & Shoot I have tried. This is a great camera. If you would like a simple Point & Shoot with the ability to allow many manual adjustments - this is the camera to have. It's a small footprint with a lot of quality!
Best Camera I've Ever Owned June 14, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The 790 SI is an excellent little camera. The picture quality is amazing. Sharp, crisp, and the 10 MP resolution produces images that are good enough for posters. The start up time is fast and so far the battery life seems pretty good too. The display on this camera is as good as it gets and the image stabilization and face detection works like it should. The camera is obviously very well built and the metal casing looks and feels great. The camera itself is tiny and fits well in a pocket but it is a little on the heavier side. There are not many dowsides to this little thing. The camera controls are not completely intuitive but I got used to them very quickly and was able to figure out most of the options within an hour.
All in all you get what you paid for with this camera. Its one of Canon's top of the line models and it performs like a top of the line model. You won't regret spending the money once you see the images that this camera produces.
Comparing Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH cameras June 9, 2008
28 out of 34 found this review helpful
As a travel writer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World, and Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs are the most common cameras I see. Families seem to love them, because they're so easy to carry and operate. About the size of a deck of playing cards, each of these "pocket cameras" really do slip right into a pants pocket, and their rectangular designs make them easy to grip. Best of all, they all take good photos. (How do I know? Because I've actually gotten to use every one of these models. Nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs.)
Here's my breakdown of the ten bestselling Digital Elph models. Any of the first six are superb choices:
1ST PLACE: SD1100 IS
An update to the SD1000 (see below), this 2008 8MP beauty adds image stabilization, a slightly longer zoom (38-114 mm), another MP of photo size and a small indent on the right side for a better grip. Plus it comes in colors! My daughter has a blue one and uses it every single day. During school days the image stabilization made a real difference in her on-the-bus shots. With that heavy of use hers has gotten scratched up a bit, but the marks are small and hardly noticeable.
2ND PLACE: SD870 IS
The ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens. Slightly thicker than the SD1100 IS, this 8MP model doesn't have an optical viewfinder which makes it tough to use in bright sunlight, otherwise there's little not to love. My husband uses one as a comp camera, to compose shots for the travel guide "The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World."
3RD PLACE: SD770 IS
Just released in May, this 10 MP model is, in a way, an update of the SD1100 IS (see above). I rate it lower because it costs about $50 more and doesn't come in colors. On the other hand, it has a longer battery life than the 1100 and features an improved LCD screen that is very easy to view. As for photo quality, I can't tell the difference.
4TH PLACE: SD950 IS
There's a lot to like in this 12.1 MP camera. First off, it's gorgeous. The body, though a little thick, is titanium. An upgrade to the SD850 IS (see below), it has a 3.7x zoom lens and adds manual controls as well as the ability to stitch together panoramic images. The only reason I don't rate it higher is the price.
5TH PLACE: SD890 IS
Want a long zoom lens? Here's your baby, a 2008 10 MP model with a 5x zoom. Also has the new bright LCD screen and all the other 2008 Canon goodies. The most expensive Canon PowerShot ELPH.
6TH PLACE: SD790 IS (The camera on this page)
With the same 10 MP image sensor and 3x zoom lens as the SD770 IS, this 2008 model stands out only for its larger 3-inch LCD display and, as a result, lack of optical viewfinder. The rear controls are different, too, with a flatter design that uses fewer buttons.
7TH PLACE: SD1000
In my opinion there's no reason to buy this 7.1 MP model. Released in 2007, it's been replaced by the SD1100 IS (see above). The SD1000 is a fine camera but it doesn't have image stabilization, a key feature of the 2008 lineup.
8TH PLACE: SD850 IS
The ancestor to the SD890 IS, this 8 MP Elph combines a 4x zoom and 8 MP photo size with an image stabilizer. Every button, dial and switch has a quality feel. Slighter larger than the other models here, it is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket, but if you have larger hands it may be just what you are looking for.
9TH PLACE: SD800 IS
This 7.1 MP predecessor to the 870 doesn't focus well at its edges when set at its widest angle. Unless it's priced really cheap, get the 870 instead.
10TH PLACE: SD750
The 2007 PowerShot flagship offers a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features and red-eye correction -- features that were innovative a year ago but are common in Canon's latest models. No image stabilization; no optical viewfinder. Choose a 2008 model instead.
Great Birthday gift! June 8, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great camera! Beautiful clear lcd screen even in bright sunlight. No more point and hope you have everyone in the picture. Even with my old shakey hands I get a clear picture. That's when my wife lets me use it. grand kids also sneek it out when Grannys not looking. Really great buy . Have had four digitals before and none were as easy to operate and fun to use.
8x10 enlargements clear as a bell.
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