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Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH
Price Range: $331 to $699
Bizrate User Review.
Great if you need a good, compact wide angle
, Oct. 27, 2007
QuickTake:
Pros: Wide angle lens, easy menus
Cons: low light difficult to focus
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 7 months
Bizrate User Review.
none
, Sep. 2, 2007
Comments:
i had a very pleasant experiance and i would do it again u have to do all these stupid reviews ha ha i hope yall have fun shopping
i had a very pleasant experiance and i would do it again u have to do all these stupid reviews ha ha i hope yall have fun shopping
QuickTake:
Pros: none
Cons: none
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 5 days
Bizrate User Review.
I want to purchase this product for my son
, Aug. 29, 2007
Comments:
Hello, <br> Compliment of the season to you. I am George Willson,but Presently in Africa for a church seminal. I saw your product item below on craigslist and i am really intrested in buying it for my Son as a surprise gift for Him in school, an
Hello, <br> Compliment of the season to you. I am George Willson,but Presently in Africa for a church seminal. I saw your product item below on craigslist and i am really intrested in buying it for my Son as a surprise gift for Him in school, an
QuickTake:
Pros: I want to purchase this product for my son
Cons: I want to purchase this product for my son
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 day
Bizrate User Review.
Great camera
, Aug. 14, 2007
Comments:
I finally switched from a film camera to the 800 IS. It takes great pictures and I print them up myself on an Epson Picture Mate and get beautiful, sharp pictures. It's easy to crop them and I love the image stabilizer. I am not much of a photographer
I finally switched from a film camera to the 800 IS. It takes great pictures and I print them up myself on an Epson Picture Mate and get beautiful, sharp pictures. It's easy to crop them and I love the image stabilizer. I am not much of a photographer
QuickTake:
Pros: IS, easy to use, like having a viewfinder. Big screen.
Cons: Battery gives you only a one-picture warning.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 4 months
Bizrate User Review.
Canon lens problem
, Aug. 9, 2007
Comments:
Purchase the camera May 11,2007. started to use it first of July 2007. Pictute printed on canon i850 printer were faded colors and not sharp. I took the same picture with my Kodak Model LS443 camera for comparison, and printed on the same printer. I ret
Purchase the camera May 11,2007. started to use it first of July 2007. Pictute printed on canon i850 printer were faded colors and not sharp. I took the same picture with my Kodak Model LS443 camera for comparison, and printed on the same printer. I ret
QuickTake:
Pros: Like the view finder, small size of camera
Cons: Colors are faded and pictures are not sharp
Recommended: No
Has Owned Product: 12 weeks
Bizrate User Review.
Love this camera
, Aug. 3, 2007
Comments:
I love this camera. I always doubted a camera this small could take great pictures. I have shaky hands but it takes sharp pictures. I love the feature where you choose a color and then the rest of the picture is black & white. It's made for some great ph
I love this camera. I always doubted a camera this small could take great pictures. I have shaky hands but it takes sharp pictures. I love the feature where you choose a color and then the rest of the picture is black & white. It's made for some great ph
QuickTake:
Pros: Great photos, great effects, easy to use
Cons: Wish zoom was longer
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 months
Bizrate User Review.
SD800 IS
, May. 24, 2007
Comments:
I purchased this camera last year to replace my aging S200 that I have forever. I am really happy with this camera so far and the image stabilization is great. I purchased this camera, the waterproof case model # WP-DC9 water proof case (Great for the be
I purchased this camera last year to replace my aging S200 that I have forever. I am really happy with this camera so far and the image stabilization is great. I purchased this camera, the waterproof case model # WP-DC9 water proof case (Great for the be
QuickTake:
Pros: Great Photos
Cons: Case easy to scratch and artifact from flash at night
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 1 year
Bizrate User Review.
Great point and click camera!
, May. 8, 2007
Comments:
If you are looking for the flexibility of a larger camera in a pooint and click, this is it. It's a 7.1 MP camera, and have a 3.8 optical zoom(one of the best in its class). Quite simply, it looks great, feels great and works great. <br> <br>I own the
If you are looking for the flexibility of a larger camera in a pooint and click, this is it. It's a 7.1 MP camera, and have a 3.8 optical zoom(one of the best in its class). Quite simply, it looks great, feels great and works great. <br> <br>I own the
QuickTake:
Pros: Small, light, fast, IS works great, large viewfinder screen.
Cons: The battery door is a bit hinky.
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 7 days
Bizrate User Review.
Tried many cmaeras and here is what I found
, Feb. 12, 2007
Comments:
I first purchased the Canon SD900. It was a good camera, but needs image stabilization. If you are taking still shots in fair to good lighting it is a good camera. Well, with 4 kids (three of them 2 year old triplets), life does not stand still for a pic
I first purchased the Canon SD900. It was a good camera, but needs image stabilization. If you are taking still shots in fair to good lighting it is a good camera. Well, with 4 kids (three of them 2 year old triplets), life does not stand still for a pic
QuickTake:
Pros: IS, Clear pictures, responsive with high quality memory
Cons: some red eye in indoor low light, battery door
Recommended: Yes
Has Owned Product: 3 weeks
dpreview.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot SD800 IS
Comments:
The SD800 IS (IXUS 850 IS), announced just before Photokina 2006 back in September, is a sister model to the popular SD 700 IS (IXUS 800 IS), one of the better ultra compact models launched last year. As well as an extra million pixels or so, the new mode
Review Verdict: The SD 700 IS was perhaps my favorite point and shoot camera of last year, ticking all the right boxes (small, stylish, reliable, good output, easy to use) and showing that, for all the grumbling about Canon's dominance of this market, when they get thing
The SD800 IS (IXUS 850 IS), announced just before Photokina 2006 back in September, is a sister model to the popular SD 700 IS (IXUS 800 IS), one of the better ultra compact models launched last year. As well as an extra million pixels or so, the new mode
Review Verdict: The SD 700 IS was perhaps my favorite point and shoot camera of last year, ticking all the right boxes (small, stylish, reliable, good output, easy to use) and showing that, for all the grumbling about Canon's dominance of this market, when they get thing
QuickTake:
Pros: Good resolution, good color, Useful and fairly rare 28-105mm zoom range, Clean, detailed results at lower ISO settings, Reliable exposure system, Fast and accurate focus, Very responsive, Excellent user interface, easy to use, Face detection AF/AE (it wor
Cons: AiAF focus a bit unpredictable - turn it off, Very little manual control, ISO 200 and 400 suffer from the effect of noise reduction and loss of low contrast detail, ISO 800 and 1600 of limited use, Finish very susceptible to marks and scratches, Still no
digital photography blog Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 850 IS
Comments:
The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 850 IS is a 7.1 megapixel point and shoot compact digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom (with image stabilization) and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 850 IS features
The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 850 IS is a 7.1 megapixel point and shoot compact digital camera with a 3x Optical Zoom (with image stabilization) and a 2.5 inch LCD screen. The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH / IXUS 850 IS features
steves-digicams.com Professional Review.
Canon Powershot SD800 IS Digital ELPH
Comments:
The 10.0 megapixel PowerShot SD900 and the 7.1 megapixel PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPHs take the marriage of style and substance to a new level, by offering an array of user-friendly features along with faster response time and a new face detection auto
The 10.0 megapixel PowerShot SD900 and the 7.1 megapixel PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPHs take the marriage of style and substance to a new level, by offering an array of user-friendly features along with faster response time and a new face detection auto
imaging-resource.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH Digital Camera - Full Review
Comments:
If you're tired of red-eye and relying on flash, the Canon SD800 IS digital camera is your prayer answered. The Canon SD800's built-in image stabilization combined with the high ISO sensitivity extends available light, non-flash photography into the darke
If you're tired of red-eye and relying on flash, the Canon SD800 IS digital camera is your prayer answered. The Canon SD800's built-in image stabilization combined with the high ISO sensitivity extends available light, non-flash photography into the darke
QuickTake:
Pros: You can't beat image stabilization, Face recognition really works
Cons: A little bulky compared to its competitors
pocket-lint.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon IXUS 850IS digital camera
Comments:
Can the updated 850IS impress?
Review Verdict: The IXUS 850IS offers some neat new touches and a million extra pixels, superb build, a nice wider-angle zoom lens and great image quality at lower sensitivities
Can the updated 850IS impress?
Review Verdict: The IXUS 850IS offers some neat new touches and a million extra pixels, superb build, a nice wider-angle zoom lens and great image quality at lower sensitivities
QuickTake:
Pros: Great build, image quality as lower ISOs, responsive, easy to use, good metering and colour, nice lens focal range
Cons: Reduced detail due to noise reduction processing, Intrusive noise at higher ISOs, unreliable AiAF focus system, bodywork prone to scratching
dcmag.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon Digital Ixus 850 IS
Comments:
Canon's latest Ixus is a victory for substance over style. Many people may buy the 850 IS because it looks fantastic, but they'll get great images too. The wide-angle lens is great, and although the higher ISOs are noisy, the excellent colour performance
Canon's latest Ixus is a victory for substance over style. Many people may buy the 850 IS because it looks fantastic, but they'll get great images too. The wide-angle lens is great, and although the higher ISOs are noisy, the excellent colour performance
digitalversus.com Professional Review.
Canon Ixus 850 IS
Comments:
It's the ultimate compact with its wide angle, stabilized zoom, anti-noise filter and good speed. The other side of the coin is the price, which though high, does give you one of the best compacts.
It's the ultimate compact with its wide angle, stabilized zoom, anti-noise filter and good speed. The other side of the coin is the price, which though high, does give you one of the best compacts.
cameras.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon IXUS 850 IS Video Guide
Comments:
3 minute video guide to the Canon IXUS 850 IS. This camera is also known as the Canon Powershot SD 800 IS. The video guide takes you through the main features and gives you an idea of the size, style and design of the camera.
3 minute video guide to the Canon IXUS 850 IS. This camera is also known as the Canon Powershot SD 800 IS. The video guide takes you through the main features and gives you an idea of the size, style and design of the camera.
dcresource.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH
Comments:
The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH ($399) is an upgrade to the popular SD700 IS, which was only seven months old when it was replaced. While the SD900 is the flagship of the ELPH lineup, the SD800 is arguably more interesting than that camera, whic
Review Verdict: Canon bundles a 16MB memory card with the SD800, which holds just four photos at the highest quality setting. That means that you'll need to get your hands on a larger memory card right away. The SD800 can use Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia (MMC) card
The Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Digital ELPH ($399) is an upgrade to the popular SD700 IS, which was only seven months old when it was replaced. While the SD900 is the flagship of the ELPH lineup, the SD800 is arguably more interesting than that camera, whic
Review Verdict: Canon bundles a 16MB memory card with the SD800, which holds just four photos at the highest quality setting. That means that you'll need to get your hands on a larger memory card right away. The SD800 can use Secure Digital (SD) and MultiMedia (MMC) card
QuickTake:
Pros: Very good photo quality, low noise through ISO 400 (but see issues below) Wide-angle lens Optical image stabilization Compact, super stylish metal body Large, sharp 2.5" LCD display; easy to see in low light Has an optical viewfinder (a rarity in this cla
Cons: Some corner softness and purple fringing Redeye a big problem Current zoom setting not shown on LCD; lens needs more "steps" as well More manual controls would be nice No live histogram in record mode Date/time printing only at 1600 x 1200 resolution Flim
letsgodigital.org Professional Review.
Canon IXUS 850 IS | Digital Camera Review
Comments:
Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS : America's love affair with Canon Digital IXUS cameras is heating up once again as a new streamlined sister joins the IXUS family - just in time for the popular camera line's tenth anniversary. Reprising the discrete, petite pro
Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS : America's love affair with Canon Digital IXUS cameras is heating up once again as a new streamlined sister joins the IXUS family - just in time for the popular camera line's tenth anniversary. Reprising the discrete, petite pro
neocamera.com Professional Review.
Canon Powershot SD800 IS Review
Comments:
This is one ultra-compact digital camera which we honestly did not see coming. Although it was announced by Canon with two other SD-series models, it distinguishes itself as one of only two wide-angle ultra-compact digital cameras. The other one is the 6
This is one ultra-compact digital camera which we honestly did not see coming. Although it was announced by Canon with two other SD-series models, it distinguishes itself as one of only two wide-angle ultra-compact digital cameras. The other one is the 6
QuickTake:
Pros: Low image noise until ISO 200, Excellent exposure accuracy, Very fast focusing, Quite speedy, Good ergonomics, Good LCD visibility
Cons: Loss of detail starting at ISO 400, Extreme image noise and loss of color saturation at ISO 1600, Some barrel distortion at wide-angle, Some chromatic aberrations, Some blurring of image corners, Narrow aperture at telephoto
cameras.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon IXUS 850 IS Review and Where to Find the Best Prices
Comments:
The Canon IXUS 850 IS is another successful model in the Canon IXUS line. Picture quality is very good and the build quality of the camera also puts it ahead of many rivals. The camera does not come cheap, but its all round capabilities mean it is worth f
The Canon IXUS 850 IS is another successful model in the Canon IXUS line. Picture quality is very good and the build quality of the camera also puts it ahead of many rivals. The camera does not come cheap, but its all round capabilities mean it is worth f
QuickTake:
Pros: Build quality Picture quality Advanced movie features Design and style Viewfinder
Cons: It's not cheap!, Red eye, Small memory card supplied,
digicamreview.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS
Comments:
Announced on the 14th of September 2006, the Canon Powershot SD800 / Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS is one of the newest Canon Digital IXUS cameras, and features a wide-angle lens, a first for a Canon Digital IXUS. The IXUS 850 IS is a 7.1 megapixel digital ca
Review Verdict: The Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS is an excellent ultra compact digital camera - image quality isn't perfect - but it is very good with great colour and detail. Throw in a wide angle lens to help you get more of your friends in the photo, and then add o...
Announced on the 14th of September 2006, the Canon Powershot SD800 / Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS is one of the newest Canon Digital IXUS cameras, and features a wide-angle lens, a first for a Canon Digital IXUS. The IXUS 850 IS is a 7.1 megapixel digital ca
Review Verdict: The Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS is an excellent ultra compact digital camera - image quality isn't perfect - but it is very good with great colour and detail. Throw in a wide angle lens to help you get more of your friends in the photo, and then add o...
QuickTake:
Pros: Good image quality - excellent colour Very good macro - good detail Excellent 2.5" screen - very clear, high resolution 207,000 pixels Good video mode - VGA, 30fps, Sound Feels good (solid) and looks good with an ultra-compact stylish body Wide angle 3.8x
Cons: Canon naming conventions! This camera is known as the IXUS 850 in the UK, the SD800 in the US, and the IXY 900 in Asia! This conflicts with other UK cameras, namely the IXUS 800, and the IXUS 900! Some corner softness. Expensive compared to the competitio
tech.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon Digital Ixus 850 IS
Comments:
The current crop of models in Canon's Ixus range may look very similar, but they aren't all created equal. Take the 850 IS, for example... it has all the good looks of its stable mates but comes with a 7-megapixel sensor and a generously wide angle lens
Review Verdict: A victory for substance over style. Many people may buy the 850 IS because it looks fantastic, but they'll get great images too
The current crop of models in Canon's Ixus range may look very similar, but they aren't all created equal. Take the 850 IS, for example... it has all the good looks of its stable mates but comes with a 7-megapixel sensor and a generously wide angle lens
Review Verdict: A victory for substance over style. Many people may buy the 850 IS because it looks fantastic, but they'll get great images too
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent colour performance, Great wide-angle lens, Attractive looks
Cons: Image noise at higher ISOs
techradar.com Professional Review.
Canon Digital Ixus 850 IS
Comments:
Looks-wise, the 850 IS is up to Canon's usual high standards
Looks-wise, the 850 IS is up to Canon's usual high standards
QuickTake:
Pros: Excellent colour performance, Great wide-angle lens, Attractive looks
Cons: Image noise at higher ISOs
alaTest.com Professional Review.
Review summary of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS/Digital IXUS 850 IS
Comments:
alaTest has collected and analysed 1514 reviews of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS/Digital IXUS 850 IS from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
alaTest has collected and analysed 1514 reviews of Canon PowerShot SD800 IS/Digital IXUS 850 IS from international magazines and websites.
Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.
digitalhomethoughts.com Professional Review.
Canon Powershot SD800-IS
Comments:
After shooting with my Rebel XT exclusively for almost a year, I decided that having a point and shoot again would be a good idea as I was trashing my Rebel by carrying it around everyday. After a few recommendations (not the least of which was Jason's) I
Review Verdict: I'm only writing this part in the interest of getting the story out there, but I really can't say with any degree of certainty whether or not the included software is worth a damn. I'm a Mac user and when it comes to photo management, I use iPhoto. For ed
After shooting with my Rebel XT exclusively for almost a year, I decided that having a point and shoot again would be a good idea as I was trashing my Rebel by carrying it around everyday. After a few recommendations (not the least of which was Jason's) I
Review Verdict: I'm only writing this part in the interest of getting the story out there, but I really can't say with any degree of certainty whether or not the included software is worth a damn. I'm a Mac user and when it comes to photo management, I use iPhoto. For ed
QuickTake:
Pros: Small pocketable size; Excellent color reproduction; Optical image stabilization; Video can be shot at 640 x 480;
Cons: Average low-light performance; Images are noisy at ISOs higher than 400; Autofocus is a bit slow at times; Zooming in video is digital instead of optical; No manual control of aperture or shutter; A bit chunky compared to other compact cameras
photoaxe.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot SD800 IS or IXUS 850 IS Digital Camera Review
Comments:
Canon PowerShot SD800 IS (in Europe called IXUS 850 IS) is an ELPH line design, slim, stylish curved, with large controls but overall well fitting in hand and pocket. Optical Image Stabilizer Technology and DIGIC III Processor with Face Detection AF/AE ar
Canon PowerShot SD800 IS (in Europe called IXUS 850 IS) is an ELPH line design, slim, stylish curved, with large controls but overall well fitting in hand and pocket. Optical Image Stabilizer Technology and DIGIC III Processor with Face Detection AF/AE ar
digitalcamerainfo.com Professional Review.
Canon PowerShot SD800 IS First Impressions Review
Comments:
Debuting as the Canon IXUS 850 IS in Europe and the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS, the 7.1-megapixel digital camera comes with a host of new technologies. The new Digic III processor in the camera recognizes, tracks, and focuses on faces. Other components incl
Debuting as the Canon IXUS 850 IS in Europe and the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS, the 7.1-megapixel digital camera comes with a host of new technologies. The new Digic III processor in the camera recognizes, tracks, and focuses on faces. Other components incl
QuickTake:
Pros: - Steady image stabilization - Effective, quick face recognition - Great movie mode - Interesting My Colors modes - Extensive ISO 80-1600 options - Lengthy burst mode
Cons: - Awkward handling - Relatively slow 1.7 fps burst mode - Limited max f/5.8 aperture in telephoto - Below average 270-shot battery - Off-center placement of flash
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.
Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS: 7-megapixel compact
Comments:
Review Verdict: A slim, stylish body, a wide-angle lens, very good photo quality and snappy performance make the Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS a great point-and-shoot
Review Verdict: A slim, stylish body, a wide-angle lens, very good photo quality and snappy performance make the Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS a great point-and-shoot
QuickTake:
Pros: Good focal range for lens; quick performance; optical image stabilisation; attractive design
Cons: Few manual controls; extremely noisy photos at ISO 1,600
goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.
Canon Digital IXUS 850 IS
Comments:
Review Verdict: The IXUS 850 IS is a very speedy camera that sports a stylish design and offers good colour representation. Image quality problems including chromatic aberation and noise at higher ISO levels do however impact on it's performance.
Review Verdict: The IXUS 850 IS is a very speedy camera that sports a stylish design and offers good colour representation. Image quality problems including chromatic aberation and noise at higher ISO levels do however impact on it's performance.
QuickTake:
Pros: Nice colour in shots, great design, fast
Cons: High chromatic aberration, some sharpness issues, noisy at high ISOs
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I use this for business. It is compact enough to put in your pocket, but big enough to be able to hold it and not feel like a toy. Some buttons are small, but overall, very easy to use. I need a wide angle, which is becoming rare, except for the big, SLR