Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom
Digital camera Review: Couldn't ask for more.
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this camera about 18 months ago, and couldn't be more thrilled with it! It is compact enough to be carried in a purse or pocket, and the battery life is incredible - I've only had to battery 5 times since purchase, with very regular use. The image quality is great, and in some cases is actually better than my Canon XTi DSLR camera when it comes to low-light or candid and uncomposed shots.
The SD800 is by far the best point-and-shoot camera I have ever come across, and has made me a loyal Canon customer for life. Highly recommended!
Digital camera Review: Still working great!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been using this camera for a year and a half and I haven't had any problems with it. I love it and I carry it in my purse every day just in case I find random things to take pictures of. It was hard for me to choose which camera model I wanted but I am so happy that I chose this one! The image stabilization works great and the zoom is good for the small size camera that it is. The face recognition is also pretty neat.Digital camera Review: excellent camera, sd870 is the updated version (not sd850)
Summary: 5 Stars
This is (was) an excellent camera, if what you want is a pocket-able point-and-shoot camera. Very versatile, easy to use, excellent pictures every time.
Contrary to what Amazon says, the SD870 IS is the new model equivalent to this one. And it's available at a pretty good price right here. (I just got that one, but haven't used it enough to review yet. Check other websites for professional reviews, e.g., cnet.com.)
Digital camera Review: SD800 failed after 10mo use - CANON would -not- honor warranty
Summary: 1 Stars
This is the second CANON digital camera that has failed, one after 2-years of use, the other after only 10mo use. The first camera was out-of-warranty so no repair was attempted. The second camera, an SD800, failed while still under "warranty".
CANON refused warranty service due to moisture damage found in the camera. The camera had seen significant use but was never exposed to significant moisture, e.g., it was never dropped in or splashed with liquid. In the real world it could easily have experienced a few drops of moisture.
As a retired engineer it is my opinion that these CANON cameras are -not- designed to stand-up to the rigors of the real world. They work well out of the box but are not robust enough to provide service for anywhere near as long as numerous film cameras I have used for decades with no significant problems.
I will move on to another brand in hopes of finding a more real world ready digital camera, one that is designed to resist damage from a few drops of moisture.
Digital camera Review: Fantastic point and shoot...
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera is really just a fantastic point and shoot. This camera has really pushed the limits in quality. Sometimes it really goes head to head with my Digital SLR. It is easy to hold in the hand, and very simple to use. I am still discovering the many shooting presets that it offers. I don't know what is out there to compare to this now, but I have had it for at least a year and I am completely satisfied with it's performance. You won't go wrong with this one.