Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom
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Manufacturer: CanonModel: 1270B001
Product features:
- 7.1-megapixel CCD give you images of uncompromising texture and detail
- 3.8x image-stabilized wide zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display
- 9-point AiAF, single point AF, Flexizone AF, and Face-priority AF
- Stores images on SD cards; powered by Lithium-ion rechargeable battery NB-5L
- Now supports SDHC cards (Secure Digital cards with over 2 GB capacity)
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
- Aperture 3
- Pixelmator [Old Version]
- AmazonBasics SDHC Class 4 32GB Secure Digital Card
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom
Customer Review: Top Notch Camera, Very Pleased!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've owned this camera for about 2 months now and am extremely happy with it! Prior to my purchasing this one, I had several other Canon cameras (s45, a400, s1IS) and, overall I was happy with them, but they had some limitations and downfalls as well. I decided to sell them all (while I still could!) and use the proceeds to upgrade to the SD800 because it had everything that I every wanted/needed (image stabilizer, AF lamp, large LCD, W-I-D-E angle lens, and very small, compact size) and more!
I frequently take pictures of various kitchen/bath remodeling projects that my company does and I found myself really needing a wide angle lens. The SD800's works GREAT! For instance: Previously, if I wanted to take a picture of something like a small bathroom, I was forced to try and take 3-4 pictures using stitch assist mode, and then spend 15+ minutes on my computer trying to cobble them together. My results were mediocre at best though because stitch assist is really only designed/suited for large, outdoor panoramas. Now that I have the SD800 with its 28mm wide angle lens, I can get the same type of shot in ONE picture and the resulting image is usually perfect, and requires no extra computer work on my behalf. I love it!
This camera also takes excellent pictures of people and animals, as well as outdoor scenery. It produces colors that are very accurate and "true to life". It powers on very fast and is easy to operate. The power and operational buttons, as well as the menu interface are arranged nicely (logically) and work well. The flash seems to be adequate for the lower light indoor and night shots that I've tried. The image stabilizer is a fantastic feature that works great! (I've tried turning it off/on for comparison and the difference really is "night & day"). The 2.5" LCD is a very nice/welcomed feature and is very bright and sharp, and the battery seems to last a very LONG time before it needs re-charging! (Without a doubt, the SD800's lower power consumption/battery life is a HUGE improvement over the previous models that I had).
I usually find myself using the full auto mode (which works beautifully), but I like the fact that I can switch to the manual or scene modes and adjust a few settings if I need to, or just want to play around a bit. I haven't experimented with the facial recognition mode yet, but from reading other reviews it seems to work very well. I don't really have any use for the movie mode, (yet) but from my limited experimentation, what I can tell you is that it works very well for short "candid" clips of a few minutes in length--precisely what its intended purpose is. (Not professionally videotaping a 2 hour concert!)
I've read some other reviews where people are complaining about this camera's "cheap appearance" or saying "it feels like it's going to break apart at any moment" ...or that (get this) "it's a piece of junk because it broke when they "accidentally" dropped it". I'm not sure what other cameras they've used, what they're comparing the SD800 to, or what they expected to happen when it fell to it's demise, but I would wager that those people are fairly inept, tend to find fault where there isn't any, and have no accountability for their own actions. The truth is, the Canon SD800 camera is very well made, looks great (I think anyways), and has a very "solid" feel to it. It's a precision engineered instrument though (read: computer with a lens) and if it were "dropped on the floor"...or "off a balcony" (accidentally or not) it would be only logical/reasonable to assume it WOULD break! (What would you expect? What camera wouldn't break?) Most, if not all camera manufacturers (including Canon) include a nice little wrist strap with their cameras (you can buy/make one also) that can be worn to prevent the camera from being "dropped on the floor"...or "off a balcony"! The wrist strap is a pretty simple concept, and it's really easy to use! Just attach one end of the strap to the camera, and place the other end of the strap around your wrist, Problem solved! Now, If these people can't understand that, they probably shouldn't be using a nice camera like this, and would be better off using disposable cameras...or, perhaps a box of crayons and some drawing paper. Also, I have yet to take any pictures using this camera that have any noticeable barrel distortion or pincushion (blurry corners/edges) using the wide angle or zoom. I don't see ANY problems with the location or operation of the on/off power switch. The battery doors construction is just fine, and the operation of it, and the round mode selector dial is easy if you use your thumb to slide or rotate them. (Respectively)
My only real gripe is that Canon (as well as other manufacturers) insists on providing a cheap, "throw away" memory card with their cameras. In this case, it's a puny 16MB card. What's the point? It's grossly inadequate. In order to get the most out of this camera, you will need to purchase a larger capacity card. I bought a 1GB Ultra II which works well, and seems to be very adequate for my needs. (I usually use the M2 setting and superfine mode)
Bottom line: This is a pretty remarkable camera that, if treated with reasonable care, (ie: kept in a "sunglass sleeve" or dedicated camera case when not in use, and used with a wrist strap when it is) should provide its lucky owner with years of service and very high quality pictures. It really is a top notch camera and easily earns my 5 stars. I love it and highly recommend it!
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Description of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom
This is the Digital Elph that's raising the bar. There's everything you'd expect from a camera of this caliber: a 7.1-megapixel CCD to render images in magnificent detail, and a DIGIC III Image Processor for stellar quality and fast operation. Yet what sets the SD800 IS Digital Elph apart is its wide-angle, 3.8x optical zoom with Image Stabilizer technology for rock-steady zooms. The Canon SD800 IS Digital Elph, it's the Digital Elph that's a step ahead.Digital Cameras
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