Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
Customer Review: Awesome Camera - 28mm Lense Is What Every Indoor Shooter Needs!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a computer/software trainer for 20 years in a K-12 school and public libraries. I've trained teachers, librarians, and the general public in the use of their digital cameras, and I can safely say that it's about the best point and shoot camera you can get for the money.
The LCD is huge, making it very easy to frame your subject. The controls are all intuitive and easy to use. The pictures are sharp, and the colors are extremely accurate, in most situations.
I'm personally impressed with its ability to take photos in low light conditions, where most family type pictures are taken.
However, the star of the show is the 28mm lens! When people purchase a camera of this type, they are mainly looking for one that works well indoors for such activities as birthdays, candid shots of the family, family reunions, graduations, etc. This wide angle lens will take in most, if not all of the action.
The 10MP lens is more than enough for excellent photos of all sizes. It would be nice if the Optical Zoom was stronger, but it works in most situations. I recommend turning off or not using the digital zoom on any camera because it usually causes blurry photos when not on a tripod.
All-in-All...Nothing but "Thumbs Up" for the Canon PowerShot 880. Besides ours, both of my daughters have one and are the "shutterbugs" of their friends. They both love their cameras!
Customer Review: Great quality
Summary: 5 Stars
This camera has an amazing quality lens on it.
I have a high-end SLR, and I bought this little pocket camera for my wife's birthday. I have to tell you that the quality of this little camera is nearly as good as the SLR.
With that said, when you're out taking pictures, don't think about equipment limitations, think about creative images. When you're in that mindset, this little camera excels! It has several interesting preset modes that allow even a beginner to take extraordinary images. My favorite preset is the Digital Macro mode. This allows you to be able to focus on objects that are VERY close to the lens. Be careful: You can focus so close that you will have to make sure you don't bump the lens on your subject!
The wide-angle lens is more practical than the telephoto end of the spectrum, so I would get this camera again in a heartbeat when compared to even newer variants of this camera. The wide angle lens on this camera will help you capture family gatherings, holidays, and stunning landscapes.
The camera has a nice telephoto range, but its practical application is limited. I'm not saying that it is incapable at that setting, just that you will find yourself using the wide-mid range far more often. Get this camera for that purpose.
Get this camera! You'll love it!
Customer Review: Can't go wrong this compact.
Summary: 5 Stars
I found myself in need of another compact point and shoot. I started reading reviews and comparing cameras for about a week. I finally went to a local store for some hands-on time and I was sold.
The camera feels good when held and shouldn't be too small unless you have really big hands. The rotary pad Canon put on the back is perfect. All cams should have this.
Now most importantly, the image quality is spot on for a camera in this range. It's no D_SLR but thats NOT the point here. You can pull this camera out of your pocket and get a really good looking shot with no fuss. The wide angle, F 2.8, and IS really help this thing shine. Many say that Canons' color approach is too aggressive but I think its fine. I actually use custom and turn up the contrast and saturation.
The whole point of this camera and any like it is to get the best looking pics right out of the camera.
Pros:
Takes good looking shots.
Easy to use.
Feels good when held and the controls are well done.
IS and the F 2.8 lens.
Cons:
Noise can show up if you let the camera choose ISO. (mostly in dark situations) But then again with the size of the sensor any cam like this shows noise.
No HD video. (really just an afterthought anyway)
Customer Review: Love at first sight
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently bought his camera, greatest digital camera ever! It is a definitely a bit pricy, but for what you get, it is worth it. It is the NEWEST of the digital elph line along with the 990is. I would have gotten the 990is, but it was more than I could afford, but the black is awesome. What I like about this so far..
1. great photos
2. fast
3. auto AND manual capability
4. it's a sturdy and beautiful piece of art
5. there are so many options... you can change the correct the photos with this thing
6. great nighttime photos but you have to increase the exposure manually
dislikes
1. the wrist cord thing is not adjustable, so you might drop the camera easy (easy to change, so no big problem)
2. mine came with one dead pixel on the lcd screen (i got it through ebay, so maybe the person selling knew it. this isn't a big deal though because it doesn't affect the pictures. canon actually guarantees that 99.99% of the pixels aren't dead. (this dead pixel problem is common in other cameras too with lcds or any lcd screen for that matter)
LOVE IT SO FAR. TOTALLY WOULD RECOMMEND THIS ONE FOR ANYONE. IT'S THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK.
Customer Review: High quality, durable, portable
Summary: 5 Stars
Now, I know this review isn't going to be as technical a comparison as some of the other ones on here, but I wanted to give my opinion nonetheless.
Long story short, this is a fantastic camera. It's small enough to carry in a pocket, and I do carry mine every day. It's been banged around, bumped into things from within my pocket, and even dropped from five or six feet onto pavement, with the lens extended. After 8 months of all this, it still works like new, with just a bit of missing paint on a corner or two to show for its journeys.
I've taken thousands of pictures with it, and they come out far clearer than similar cameras (I'm guessing it's the image stabilization). The wide angle is a definite plus, since I really enjoy taking outdoor scenery shots and making panoramas. The battery charger is compact and the battery itself has a very long life -- I think I've only recharged the battery three or four times since I first got it. The only thing I wish for is a larger zoom, but the 4x zoom is quite good and a larger zoom would probably require the camera itself being larger.