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Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom


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Brand: Canon
Category: Photography

List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $185.99
You Save: $64.00 (26%)



New (73) Used (2) Refurbished (2) from $169.99

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 80 reviews
Sales Rank: 11

Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 3
Maximum Focal Length: 18.6
Minimum Focal Length: 6.2
Maximum Resolution: 10
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 2.2 x 0.8
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)

MPN: SD790IS
Model: SD790IS
UPC: 013803090703
EAN: 0012345332609
ASIN: B0011ZK6OS

Release Date: March 25, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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)

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
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


Customer Reviews:   Read 75 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars Not bad, still getting used to it   December 1, 2008
Pistol (Columbus, OH)
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!



4 out of 5 stars very pleased   December 1, 2008
choidoc (Charleston, SC)
I am a "point and shoot" type of photographer and just need the basics. This is a great camera at a great price.


3 out of 5 stars Poor quality when set on Auto   November 29, 2008
G. Jozic (Richmond, VA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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.



5 out of 5 stars Superb Camera   November 29, 2008
Marie L. Virnig (Sauk Rapids, MN)
Digital Photography is my number one hobby, and this is the perfect camera to make it fun!


5 out of 5 stars Excellent Camera   November 28, 2008
M. Thorne (Seattle, WA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

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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