Canon PowerShot SD800 IS 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3.8x Wide Angle Image-Stabilized Optical Zoom
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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: A great little camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great little camera! I bought it to replace my aging Nikon CoolPix 950, and so far I am very pleased.
Pictures seem to be of very high quality, and the extra pixels are a godsend. At my recent high school reunion, I took a lot of pictures, some of people I couldn't recognize. Later, I was actually able to zoom in and read their name tags! (Good for the Image Stabilization too!)
The camera has way more features than I can possibly use. I love its video capabilities! The continuous shot capability allows me to "get the shot" even when things are moving fast. Also the auto-rotation saves a lot of time in transferring photos to my PC.
The Canon software is pretty useless, but it works fine with Picasa or Corel Photo Album.
The operation is pretty simple. I was surprised that several "normal" options were only available in "manual" mode- such as slow-sync flash and always-on (fill) flash, but I'm getting used to it.
So far, no major complaints, although the LCD screen does get smudged pretty easily, and the battery/card door is pretty flimsy as others have noted.
Going from a 256MB CF card to a 2GB SD card is really liberating- even at a higher pixel count, I never have to worry about running out of room, and extra cards and batteries are so small, they're a non-issue!
Customer Review: Perfect for travel or general photography
Summary: 5 Stars
I own a Nikon digital SLR but wanted to find something lighter and smaller that I could carry while traveling this summer in Europe. After extensive research, I chose the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS. I have been using it for a month and am very pleased with the choice. At just 6 oz., it is easy to forget you are even carrying it in your pocket. (I recommend this small leather case to protect it. Canon Digital Elph Accessory Kit for Canon SD700 IS, SD800 IS and SD900 Digital Cameras)
This is truly a point and shoot camera. The manual capability is limited, but I have found it produces consistently excellent pictures in the automatic mode, even in low light conditions. My wife loves it because of the active image stabilization that effectively reduces blurring due to shaking.
Two big factors in my choice of the SD800 were its wide-angle capability (equivalent to 28mm) and the 3.8X optical zoom feature (equivalent to 105mm). The LCD is bright and easy to see, but the standard viewfinder also helps in full sunlight. The macro capability is easy to activate and provides great close-ups. The SD800 will serve the casual photographer well and would be a handy backup for advanced photographers.
Customer Review: Awesome point and shoot digital
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought 2 of these as Christmas gifts. One was for my parents to replace their 4 Megapixel Minolta Dimage that was about 4 years old. The Minolta was a great camera but the Canon SD800 is far superior (which is to be expected considering the advances in technology). I got the other SD800 for my girlfriend and she loves it. This was her first digital camera and she has quickly mastered many of the advanced functions and taken some really nice pictures. Besides taking great quality pictures, an AWESOME feature that sets this camera apart from most is that it has the ability to zoom out so far that you have a wide angle function. This is very usefull when you want to take a picture of several people at the same time. I considered the SD870 which has some improvements over the SD800 but the lack of an optical viewfinder was a deal-breaker and forced the decision to buy the SD800 instead. We all ask others to take our picture and not everyone is used to using an LCD screen to take a picture. Having an optical viewfinder is important. Also, when it is really bright, the light tends to wash out the LCD screen on digital cameras and having an optical viewfinder is nice. Hey Canon - don't leave this feature off of cameras! I don't think you can go wrong with this camera unless you really need a SLR.Customer Review: Easy, No Learning Curve, Fantastic Photos for Amateurs
Summary: 5 Stars
I know nothing about cameras nor do I want to take the time to learn. I just wanted a camera that would take great photos indoors and out, particularly of my kids on stage performances. This camera has exceeded my expectations. I get great pics of pretty much everything I try. The only thing I still can't get is very fast moving subjects (since all I use are the auto settings). I no longer get the blur from the slight shake in my hands. I took photos of our friends on a pitch black beach at night and they came out great. I've used my indoor and outdoor photos of my vacation home and resort to advertise on the internet and have received many requests due to the beauty of the photos. My outdoor pics were so good that the resort has asked to use my photos for their own website and publications. The wide angle gives such full detailed pictures. Also not to forget is the video function. I've gotten better videos of my kids performances with this camera than any video camera I've ever owned. Unless you are a real photography buff, this is basically the only camera you will ever need. It will fit in a purse or your pants or shirt pocket so you'll have it for those unexpected moments. The only problem I have is that everyone always wants to borrow it and I always feel like saying - get your own camera!Customer Review: I recommended this cam to my friends and they love it too
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this camera for a few months now and I've taken so many pictures with it. I had a really mediocre camera before this one, a Nikon Coolpix 3100. It was slow to respond and it ran out of batteries very quickly. I selected the SD800 based on the battery life and the reputation of the canon digital elph line. This has been the smartest purchase I've made in the past year. The image stabilization really seems to help. I don't havce a SD700 to compare it to, but I know that my pictures are clearer than they ever were with my last camera, but that is based on tons of info.
If you don't want to worry about details, buy this camera.
If you want to take pictures of your friends and family whenever you go out, buy this camera.
If you want to print great pictures at home or through a service, buy this camera.
If you want to carry 10 lbs of camera equipment, don't buy this camera.
The battery lasts forever, the camera boots up so fast you won't believe it and you'll be taking pictures within a second or two of turning the thing on. You can take pictures very quickly, one after another as well. All of these specs are available at various detailed review sites. But if you just want to take pics. This is your camera!