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: Fantastic little camera
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this camera a s a graduation present for my son.
He has taken it to Europe, Israel, all over, and the resulting images it prodcued are first rate.
It is small enough to fit in your pocket and takes great pictures. What else do you want in a small portable camera?
Digital camera Review: Perfect choice.
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera has renewed my enthusiasm for taking pictures. It is small, easy to carry with me anywhere so it is available for those wonderful spontaneous shots that I love having. Easy to use!Digital camera Review: Working Great. Except ...
Summary: 4 Stars
Missing a docking device to recharge the battery. The need to get the battery out each time when you want to recharge, is a pain.Digital camera Review: Great Little Camera
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great little camera. I own six cameras (Canon (2), Nikon, Olympus, Panasomic, & Sony - point and shoot to a $1500 SLR) and this little camera is my FAVORITE. Heres why--
PRO: Its manual mode features rival my pricey SLR (vivid, ISO, etc.). In auto mode it is the BEST P&S camera by far! I owned an SD700 which I gave to my daughter (I guess that makes 7) before I bought the SD800. What I really like about the 800 is the wide-angle (28mm vs.35mm)capability. However, you do give up slight zoom capability (3.8X zoom vs.4.0 on the 700). The camera is shirt-pocket small and for most travel photography the enhanced wide-angle is a real plus since you're often too close to large shots and the 3.8 tele is far better than other cameras its size. (For travel, I also carry my Panasonic TZ which although a bit larger has a 10X optical zoom for animal/people shots.) The stabilization and selectable focus aspects of this camera are far superior to anything in its class or price-range. In fact most point-and-shoot users will just use this camera in AUTO mode and never utilize its broad capabilities. Although missing on most new P&S cameras, the 800, like the 700, has a viewfinder in addition to the screen-- this is important in varying light conditions and if you're conserving battery time.
CON: I don't particularly like the small mode select button-- it's just kinda dorky. And compared to my expensive NIKON some shots are a bit soft around the edges (most people would never notice). The manual is very inclusive which means complex to many-- For some great and straightforward tips on using this camera more effectively I suggest you go to: www.kenrockwell.com/canon/sd800.html
Digital camera Review: Strong performer for point and shoot cameras
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera has been an excellent product for us. The menus are logical and easy to navigate and offer a balance between more manual settings and simple fully automatic settings. Having used SLR type cameras, I appreciate the viewfinder in addition to the large, clear lcd display. Most impressive to me is the camera's quick processor speed, both in its start up time and its minimal delay when shooting. Highly recommended.