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: A prized model Elph if there ever was one
Summary: 5 Stars
This Elph was not on the market long enough. The wide angle doesn't distort the photos but fits more into the picture compared to other point and shoot cameras. So the wide angle turned out to be a huge advantage over most point and shoot cameras. 7.1pixels is perfect, the photos don't take up too much space for e-mailing, but still make great 8 x 10's if you want too. It has nice curves which is easier (safer) to hold than the starkly pointed albeit slimmer ones. I used to have a 10 pixel Elph and traded down for this one. It is my fifth Elph and by far the best!!
Digital camera Review: A remarkable little camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This is my third Canon Powershot (the others are the 110 and the 260). I like all three of them and have been very satisfied with the image quality and the reliability of the older two, which played a large role in choosing this model. Digital camera technology has advanced so rapidly that this model has capabilities far beyond those of the earlier two.
Pros:
Image stabilization: works well, makes it possible to take hand-held photos of still subjects in low light without flash.
Autofocus on faces: I thought this would turn out to be a useless gimmick, but (surprisingly) it actually works. When enabled, the camera looks for faces and draws rectangles on the LCD viewfinder around those it finds; it then focuses on those portions of the image.
Excellent 30 fps 640x480 movies, which can be as long as memory allows.
Can also film 60 fps at 320x240, for slow-motion playback.
Truly pocket-sized ("the best camera is the one in your pocket, not the one you left at home")
Replaceable rechargable battery with compact multivoltage charger included.
Larger-than-usual zoom range, including medium-wide angle.
Long exposures possible for nighttime photography (not long enough for most astronomical photography, though).
Fast boot time, unnoticeable shutter latency, short recycle time -- the first digital camera I've had that doesn't keep me waiting.
Cons:
No raw mode (JPEG stills and AVI movies only).
Battery and charger are not compatible with older Canon Powershot cameras.
Controls are small and a bit awkward for adult-sized fingers. The very lucky kid who gets one of these would probably not have a problem.
I would love to see a compact digital camera with a bounce flash ... the flash on this camera (like others) produces harsh, flat light and red eye and has a very limited range. A wireless slave flash is available but (according to what I've read) only works when the builtin flash is on.
An underwater housing (Canon WP-DC9) will be available soon (yay!) but at a price not much below that of the camera (boo!). I would love to see a rainproof compact digital camera that could survive an occasional dunking, without an expensive and bulky housing.
Most of the case is metal, but one end (including the battery/flash card cover) is plastic, and in my judgement, this will require careful handling to avoid breakage. This is a step back from the earlier Powershots I've used, which have robust metal cases that can tolerate occasional clumsiness.
Digital camera Review: A traveler's dream
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm positively affectionate about this charming little camera, which I've had for about four months. I bought my last digital camera, a Nikon Coolpix, five or six years ago. My new SD800 is about 1/5 the mass of the old one, and vastly more capable. I'm not a sophisticated photographer, but I travel regularly and take a lot of pictures. The features I appreciate most in this camera, apart from its compactness, are image stabilization, high resolution, big display screen, talking movie mode, deep zoom range (from wide-angle to 3.9X optical), large storage capacity (I use a 4GB card), and rechargeable battery. When I'm done shooting and power down, the extended lens retracts fully into the camera body and an iris closes over it. No bothersome lens cap! I just slip it straight into my pocket where it rests unobtrusively. Before, when I was amidst crowds abroad and carried my Nikon around my neck, my wife felt it was equivalent to wearing a sign that said "TOURIST. Please pick my pocket!" She's so much more comfortable with this inconspicuous little Canon. My only quibble with the SD800 is that the power button can be hard to find quickly because it's flush with the body. But if it protruded, it would probably be susceptible to being pressed accidentally. If I were a more demanding user I might be more critical, but for a casual photographer-tourist like me, this is a superb camera.Digital camera Review: A very satisfied customer
Summary: 5 Stars
I did my homework for a couple of months or more before deciding on the
Canon SD800, to find a digital camera with all the features I wanted.
I then started looking in all the stores in my area and found no one had it in stock, nor did they know when or even if they would have it at all.
I was leery of ordering it on the internet, but finally "bit the bullet" and checked out my options there and who had the best price.
I am very satisfied with the experience dealing with Amazon. I had a certain amount of money and was not going over that. With what I saved in
free shipping and no local tax, I was able to also purchase a 1GB card and
a 2 year protection plan.
It was a very pleasant experience dealing with Amazon and I would highly
recommend them to anyone. I might add my camera came in 2 days.
I have had a Canon SLR for 25 years and expect the same quality with this
digital.
I love my camera and am learning more about it every time I use it.
Digital camera Review: A+
Summary: 5 Stars
Product as described. Great communication. Quick shipping. Best price, per my research. Would do business with again. You will also need to purchase another battery (no warning before battery dies) and 2.0 GB memory card (comes with card that holds about 10 pics only). I also bought case which comes in real handy (attaches to your belt). Thanks.