Canon Powershot SD800 IS Digital ELPH
| Page Type | Gear Review |
|---|---|
| Object Title | Canon Powershot SD800 IS Digital ELPH |
| Manufacturer | Canon |
| Page By | Augie Medina |
| Page Type | Sep 24, 2007 / Sep 24, 2007 |
| Object ID | 4013 |
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Product Description
This is a sister model to and updated version of the popular SD 700 IS, one of the better ultra compact point and shoot models launched last year. The Powershot SD800 is equipped with an extra one million pixels or so and has a great new feature: a 28-105mm (35mm equiv.) zoom lens, making it one of the few cameras in this sector of the market with true wide angle capabilities. Other changes include an ISO 1600 option, DIGIC III processor complete with face detection mode, and an improved screen (higher resolution and wider viewing angle).Product Details
7.1 Megapixels3.8x optical and 4.0 digital zoom
Wide Angle 28mm lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
Safety Zoom for extra telephoto reach
Aperture: F2.8(W)-5.8(T)
Shutter Speed: 15-1/1600 sec.
Focus Distance: Closest 3cm
High resolution 2.5” LCD
Viewfinder: Real-image zoom optical
17 shooting modes including VGA movies (30 fps) with sound
DIGIC III with Advanced Noise Reduction and Face Detection AF/AE
ISO 1600
Self Timer: 2 or 10 sec. or custom
Storage: SD/SDHC/MMC card compatible
Power: Rechargeable Li-ion battery NB-SL
Connectivity: USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and AV out
Basic Retail Price: $390
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fossana - Feb 3, 2008 8:10 pm - Voted 5/5
nice lightweight camera
I purchased this last year after my older Elph died after 4+ years. I've never been overly impressed with the zoom feature on these cameras (I use the macro feature or editing software instead), but otherwise it takes great shots. I know that a heavier SLR digital camera would just sit in the closet, so for me this is a great compromise.
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Augie Medina - Sep 24, 2007 8:39 pm - Voted 5/5
Great for OutingsThis model provides good resolution and great color and the 28mm wide angle capability is great in a camera of this size. The focusing seems relatively fast and accurate and the styling is pleasing. The flash is decent and I especially like the large bright, high resolution LCD screen.
Finally, it it so small and light that it clips nicely (carrying case to 'biner) to my backpack or day pack strap so that I always have it ready for use.
I guess the only con I have is that, being point and shoot, you have very little manual control of settings. Also, I don't know how useful the ISO 1600 will ever be to me.