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The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS is a sleek, ultracompact digital camera featuring a 7.1MP CCD sensor, 3.8x optical image-stabilized zoom, and a 2.5-inch LCD display. It offers versatile autofocus options including 9-point AiAF and face detection, supports SDHC cards for expanded storage, and is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Ideal for professionals and enthusiasts seeking high-quality images in a portable form factor.
Metering Methods | Evaluative |
Exposure Control | Automatic |
White Balance Settings | Auto |
Screen Size | 2.5 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Display Resolution Maximum | 207,000 |
Has Color Screen | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/MMC card |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Write Speed | high |
Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | SDHC bus |
Compatible Mountings | Canon RF, Canon EF |
Sensor Type | CCD |
Image stabilization | Optical |
Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Photo Sensor Resolution | 7.1 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.5-inch |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/1600 seconds |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 15 seconds |
Form Factor | Ultracompact |
Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
Color | Silver |
Item Weight | 7.2 Ounces |
Video Resolution | 480p |
Viewfinder | Optical |
Flash Modes | Auto, On, Off |
Camera Flash | Built-In |
Skill Level | Professional |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography, Videography |
Compatible Devices | [INFERRED: Devices with USB connectivity and SD/SDHC/MMC card support] |
Continuous Shooting | 1.7 |
Aperture modes | F2.8-F5.6 |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 seconds |
Video Capture Format | AVI or MP4 |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 6400 |
Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
Audio Output Type | Speakers |
Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
Battery Type | Lithium Ion |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Frame Rate | 30 FPS |
Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
File Format | RAW, JPEG |
Effective Still Resolution | 7.1 |
JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
Supported Image Format | JPEG, RAW |
Total Still Resolution | 7.1 MP |
Maximum Focal Length | 105 Millimeters |
Optical Zoom | 3.8 x |
Lens Type | zoom |
Zoom | Optical Zoom |
Camera Lens | 105 millimeters zoom lens |
Minimum Focal Length | 28 Millimeters |
Real Angle Of View | 39.8 Degrees |
Lens Correction Type | Chromatic Aberration |
Focal Length Description | 105 millimeters |
Digital Zoom | 4 |
Number of Diaphragm Blades | 6 |
Lens Construction | 6 elements |
Connectivity Technology | USB |
Wireless Technology | Yes |
Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
Total USB Ports | 1 |
Shooting Modes | Portrait, Automatic |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Digital-Still | Yes |
Movie Mode | Yes |
Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
Night vision | No |
Auto Focus Technology | Face Detection, Multi-area, Single, Live View, Contrast Detection |
Focus Features | AiAF TTL 9-point (with face detection) |
Autofocus Points | 9 |
Focus Type | Auto Focus |
Focus Mode | Automatic AF (AF-A) |
Autofocus | Yes |
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A Digital Artists First Impression - Frigg'n Sweet!
Hello All, I'm typing this review because I'd like to give my input and experience (limited) with this camera.I'm not a professional photographer or anything of that sort. I'm a digital artist, and I needed a camera to take reference photos and textures for use in 3D programs such as Maya. This is actually my very first digital camera. I did a ton of research, and came to this conclusion after many, many hours of reviewing. Thanks everyone for your great reviews.On to my review.The first thing I noticed about this camera was how pretty it was - It was packaged beautifully, arrived promptly and with all the desired and mentioned extra's included. There are various metallic accents around the lens, and on the top and bottom of the camera. Buttons are also chrome like, the photo's of the camera don't do it justice. But besides physical appearance, I've had nothing but positive experiences with my camera thus far.I was concerned about some of the negative reviews, the lens problems, and boggled by the choices of SD Elphs (SD 850, SD 1000, SD 700, SD 750, SD THAT, SD This, it was kind of overwhelming, especially to someone who had no idea what they were getting into.) I Eventually decided that any lens problems were in the minority, and that any (IF) issues down the road occured, I'd just deal with them, there's a whole support website devoted to fixing the problem, so I really didn't think it would be a problem. *Knocks on wood*Here are the various reasons I decided upon this camera out of all the other versions.1. Reviews. The majority of reviews were very positive, and in terms of the ratio of good vs. bad, it came out like so:475 good reviews (5 and 4 star) Versus 26 bad reviews (2 and 1 star) not counting the three star reviews.Reason #2. Photo Examples. Out of all the photos I saw taken by this camera, on the amazon website and others, the photo quality seemed to be great. This has proven true thus far from a personal viewpoint, all my photos of my cat and family turn out well lighted and sharp, and I find the flash works well, however sometimes turning it off auto is needed. (Because sometimes the camera thinks it "needs" the flash, when in fact the photo would look better without it.)Reason #3. Features and Extras. This Camera has a bagoogle of stuff to play with. All kinds of scene modes, Color swap and Color accent features, which can also be applied to video) as well as light distorting filters that I haven't really experimented with yet. The fact this camera has a wide angle lens is also a big plus. The color swap mode is more addictive than tetris or pong on a boring day. I've seen myself green, hulk style (SO much fun, really...Imagine a short video with you ripping your shirt off.) Friends white cars turned pink, hair turned green, etc. I'm sure soon enough I'll have people saying "OKAY, You've seen my skin blue, put the fricking camera down."Reason #4. Practicality and Navigation: This Camera, and all its bagoogles of features, are integrated into the camera beautifully. I don't find them detracting from my photo-shooting experiences, because they're tucked out of the way, and don't clutter things up. However, when you need them, you need but flip a switch to summon a plethora of options available, such as ISO and Scene Modes.Reason #5. It's pretty, Yeah, it's got a green light that emanates from the top of the camera, it really looks nice.Reason #6. Macro. I bought this camera originally as a means of obtaining textures and reference photos. A lot of the textures I need are macros (Skin, dirt, etc) and I found this camera to have a very professional macro that seems to focus very well, even when almost touching the camera to the surface of whatever it is you're shooting.That's all! That's why I chose this camera. I believe this camera would be a great choice for anyone who's not a megapixelfile, or too picky about having a ton of manual choices. For the shutterbug who doesn't want to get too involved and caught up in all the complexities that a camera can present, I think this little Bugger will serve you well for simply taking good photos.Thanks for reading! : )PS: I bought an 8 GB SDHC Card along with this camera - search for transcend 8 GB in amazon. For 35 bucks or so 8 GB is great, and the card is compatible with this camera and very reliable. : )PS #2: I'll be sure to come back and edit this review as I spend more time with my camera.
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Comparative Review - Canon SD800IS, Canon SD850IS and Panasonic Lumix TZ4
Have had this camera for about 8 months now, and have taken over 1000 pictures. It is an excellent camera in all respects. While you read it over and over, the 28 mm wide angle lens really makes a difference.Recently, there have been some promotions at a big box store with some other cameras, so I decided to do a little test comparing the SD 800 IS (28mm to 105 mm), SD 850 IS (35mm to 140 mm) and the Panasonic Lumix TZ4 (28mm to 280 mm). I just wanted to make sure that I had the camera that was right for me.As part of the test, I took about 70 photos with each camera in various lighting conditions, indoor lighting behind, indoor lighting in front, outdoor, zoom, wide angle, etc. Because I usually use only 4x6 prints, I printed all the photos in 4x6 prints at a local photo lab. There was no post photo processing on any of the photos. I just wanted to see the results right out of the camera so to speak.Thus, to me, the test was as real world as possible because that is how people use the camera, you don't shoot screens of color swatches, you shoot people, things, landscapes, grass, etc. Printing it out at a photo lab let me see the pictures as best as they could be. All cameras were set on full auto and no special modes were used for any of the shots.The results were very intersting but hardly surprising. With the exception of a somewhat noticeable difference in the telephoto and zoom ranges, at a 4x6 size, there is essentially no discernable difference in the pictures generated by the Canon SD 850IS and the Canon SD 800IS. There was no difference indoors, outdoors, or anywhere else. This is not surprising, because the cameras are very very similar, use the same processor, and only differ in the lenses.The Panasonic was another story. It regularly failed to perform, had zoom hunting, poor focus, fringing, etc. on the indoor shots. Outside, with plenty of light, it performed very well and produced excellent photos, but because I don't shoot exclusively outside, that was a deal killer for me. You basically cannot shoot anything moving indoors with this camera. Based on the reviews, I understood that this camera had limitations, but did not realize how much the processor hobbled this camera's indoor performance.So, for the SD 800IS, which is the one I will keep, here's the review:PROS:FAST: Very very very fast. As fast a digital camera as you will find. Noticeably faster than the SD 850IS, but they are close.PROCESSOR: Excellent photos in a wide variety of conditions.LENS: Wide angle lens is a real treat in a point and shoot. I shot 22 kids all on one staircase and all of them fit in the picture, and I did not have to walk back any steps (or wedge myself into a corner, etc. to do it). Also, outside, and especially outside, it is amazing what you will fit into a picture. At 4 x 6 did not notice any distortion, but as another review noted, I don't really look at the corners of a picture, so this is not really an issue.SIZE: very small, fits anywhere.VIEWFINDER OPTIONS: Optical viewfinder, the screen is so good that you don't use this that often, but it is nice to know it is there for those really really sunny days (and they come up every so often).BATTERY: Battery life is exceptional. Camera seems to go on for months with one battery (I think it is rated for 400+ shots, which is an astounding battery life for such a small camera).NEUTRAL:APPEARANCE: The looks of the camera. I prefer black cameras as I used to own a film SLR and black cameras remind me of that beloved camera. However, my wife seems to like the looks of this camera.CONS:LIMITED ZOOM: Would like a drop more zoom range, perhaps a 5x - 6x would be ideal, but it would be hard fitting a 28mm to 168mm in such a small package.FLASH: Flash is a little weak (similar on the SD850IS), but this is par for the course on a point and shoot.OPTICAL VIEWFINDER: Optical viewfinder is really small, is off center and not useful for every time composure on this camera, the camera is made to be used with the LCD on.Can't go wrong with either this or the SD 850IS, as they are essentially the same camera with different lenses, it just depends on whether you want a wide angle lens or not. Good luck with your shopping.
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