Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH
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Bizrate User Review.

Product Rating: 10 star(s) I love my camera!

, May. 20, 2008
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This camera is really great. 12 pixels give me the ability to make any kind of picture I want. Battery life is very good. And It's easy to use, nothing difficult, what is realy important for me, because I'm not professional. Thanks Canon for good product!

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Pros: Like almost everything.
Cons: None!
cnet.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.9 star(s) Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS

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The Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS pushes the boat out with its 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor. Along with a titanium body and 3.7x optical zoom lens, you'll find this rugged compact is actually quite comfortable and has plenty of features and a high ISO setting. S

Review Verdict: Canon's Digital IXUS 960 IS looks great and can take very nice images, but the digital camera's whopping 12 megapixels will leave you waiting between shots

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Pros: Well-designed titanium casing; great image quality; optical image stabilisation; face detection; optical viewfinder
Cons: No manual exposure controls, slightly sluggish performance
cnet.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.9 star(s) Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS Review - Digital Cameras

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canon digital ixus 960 is review: Canon's Digital IXUS 960 IS looks great and can take very nice images, but the digital camera's whopping 12 megapixels will leave you waiting between shots.

Review Verdict: Canon's Digital IXUS 960 IS looks great and can take very nice images, but the digital camera's whopping 12 megapixels will leave you waiting between shots.

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Pros: Sleek design with titanium casing, Great image quality, Optical image stabilisation, Face detection, Optical viewfinder
Cons: No manual exposure controls, Slightly sluggish performance
zdnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.9 star(s) Canon PowerShot SD950 IS

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Sometimes, when we find ourselves running full speed forward toward what we think is the pinnacle of achievement, we suddenly realize that we've flown closer to the sun than our wings can stand. In the current state of market-driven capitalism, we do this

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computershopper.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.8 star(s) Canon PowerShot SD 950 IS Digital ELPH

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Review Verdict: The flagship PowerShot SD950 IS from Canon has a high-resolution sensor, but it is noticeably slower in performance than other ELPH cameras.

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Pros: High-res 12.1-megapixel sensor; very good image quality; easy-to-use interface
Cons: Slower than other cameras in Canon's ELPH lineup; no manual exposure controls
digitaltrends.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot SD950 IS

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The PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH, with its curved sleek Titanium body, is as powerful as it is exquisite: There's a high-resolution 12.1 megapixel CCD, an Optical Image Stabilizer and 3.7x opt...

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goodgearguide.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.25 star(s) Canon IXUS 960 IS

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Review Verdict: The IXUS 960 IS is a great compact camera from Canon. Consumers looking for a high-end camera to back up their SLR or to take their photography to the next level will love this unit.

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Pros: Great build quality, exceptional pictures, stylish
Cons: Some minor blurring towards corners caused by chromatic aberration
trustedreviews.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.5 star(s) Canon IXUS 960 IS

Comments:
If you've already got the Bentley, the yacht and the big house in the country, here's that compact camera you've been looking for.

Review Verdict: Canon's IXUS range of high-spec compacts continues to set the standard for the rest of the industry. The 960 IS has pretty much everything you need except a wide-angle lens. It is relatively expensive, but with superb design and bomb-proof build quality,

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stuff.tv Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) CanonIXUS 960 IS

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The 960 IS is one of the most expensive compact cameras on the market ' and, luckily for the IXUS crew, also one of the best

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QuickTake:

Pros: Megapixel mayhem! Excellent image quality. Useful features
Cons: Pricey
digital photography blog Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot SD950 IS IXUS / Digital ELPH

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The Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH is a 12 megapixel compact point and shoot camera with a 3.7x optical zoom lens. It features a 2.5 inch LCD, titanium casing, optical image stabilzation, ISO range of 100 to 1600 (expanded to 3200 in low light mode

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imaging-resource.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH Digital Camera - Review - The Imaging Resource!

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The Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH features a compact, stylish case with rounded edges and a retracting lens to make it pocket-friendly. The Canon SD950 includes a 12.1 megapixel, 1/1.7-inch imager and a Canon-branded 3.7x optical zoom lens. It cov

Review Verdict: The Canon ELPH SD950 sports a rather wide ISO sensitivity range, from 80 to 1,600 with a special scene mode offering ISO 3,200 equivalent, for better performance in dim lighting. Canon also manufactures a line of photo printers, and prides themselves on t

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Pros: Above average performance rankings Image stabilized lens gains two stops Good quality 3.7x lens Very sharp Macro images Compact ELPH design High ISO sensitivity preserves detail Face recognition sets focus, exposure and flash Helpful Scene modes Touch con
Cons: Unstable feet on the left side Uncooperative USB cover ISO 3,200 only available at low resolution Optical viewfinder is way off Mild chromatic aberration Some softening in the corners at wide angle Barrel distortion is somewhat noticeable depending on the
popphoto.com Professional Review.

Camera Review: Canon PowerShot SD950 IS

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Packing 12.1-megapixels in a 1.09-inch thick body, the Canon SD950 IS offers big performance in a pocket-sized package.

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ephotozine.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon IXUS 960 IS Review

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Canon IXUS 960 IS Review - The Canon IXUS 960 IS blames nothing for being curvy and bulbous, explains big-boned Matt Grayson.

Review Verdict: Aesthetically and cosmetically, I am bowled over by the Canon IXUS 960 IS. I think it is a lovely looking camera with its fluid curves.

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QuickTake:

Pros: Beautiful organic design, Good resolution, Excellent Noise results
Cons: Dodgy navigation pad, Inaccessible USB port
pcworld.ca Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Compact Camera

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Though very expensive for a compact camera--and too large for many pockets--the Canon PowerShot SD950 IS is extremely well made and performs admirably.

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photographyblog.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) CanonDigital IXUS 960 IS Review

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Review Verdict: The new flagship Canon Digital IXUS 960 IS is one of the first Canon compacts to feature a 12 megapixel sensor, helping the company to keep up with the megapixel race. Despite the slightly larger than normal 1/1.7â?? CCD sensor, this megapixel incre...

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digitalcamerareview.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Review

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When last I visited with a Canon SD camera wearing a 900-something number, it was the SD900 with a 10 megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and no stabilization.

Review Verdict: Still, the question arises if the improvements are significant enough to cause folks who like the 900 to trade up, or attractive enough to bring new believers to the flock

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Pros: Good image and color quality High resolution with typical class noise performance Viewfinder Solid construction and build quality
Cons: Wide angle end of lens could be wider Battery power decline can be rapid
cameras.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Canon IXUS 960 IS

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The Canon IXUS 960 IS has plenty of megapixels - 12. It has a 3.7x optical zoom. The body is made of titanium and the camera has a stylish design. Picture quality is some way above average, but I am concerned that the shutter lag is longer than I would li

Review Verdict: The Canon IXUS 960 IS is one of the better point and shoot digital cameras when it comes to picture quality. Shutter delay times in my tests are a concern though and it will make the camera less attractive if you are planning to use the camera to photogra

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QuickTake:

Pros: Sharpness of photo - build quality and design - red eye correction tool - clear LCD screen
Cons: Sun glare - shutter lag
itreviews.co.uk Professional Review.

Canon - Digital IXUS 960 IS

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high quality 12-megapixel digital compact

Review Verdict: If you haven't got the means to spend extra for a full DSLR, or if you just want a digital compact as an extra accessory, you would be hard pushed to find a better value, more stylish and higher quality performer than Canon's latest IXUS.

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pcpro.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Canon Ixus 960 IS

Comments:
In the wake of the recently discontinued IXUS 900 Ti - which occupied our A-List digital-camera slot for its brief but happy life - comes its replacement the 960 IS.

Review Verdict: A superbly easy to use and feature-laden compact that's well worth the price.

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pcmag.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) The Best Photo Gear for Summer Traveling

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Canon's $399.95 PowerShot SD950 IS is a high-performance point-and-shooter that's perfect for photographers who want brilliant, crisp images but don't want to mess with manual controls. While this very capable 12-megapixel camera might strain your pocket

Review Verdict: The Canon SD950 delivers high resolution and truly impressive photos for a premium price.

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Pros: Loaded with features. HD video capability. Brilliant images with true color. Slick ergonomic design.
Cons: Expensive. Auto ISO Shift feature is weak.
alaTest.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.7 star(s) Review summary of Canon PowerShot SD950 IS / IXUS 960 IS

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alaTest has collected and analysed 632 reviews of Canon PowerShot SD950 IS / IXUS 960 IS from international magazines and websites.

Review Verdict: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 396332 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 94/100 = Excellent.

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neocamera.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Canon Powershot SD950 IS Review

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The Canon Powershot SD950 IS may be a bit larger than most ultra-compact but it makes up for it in image quality and performance. The 12 megapixels sensor here does show some image noise, even at ISO 200, but details are still well-kept until ISO 400 whic

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Pros: Good preservation of image details, Nice image colors, Great white-balance, even on auto, Good image sharpness, Fast and responsive, Durable build quality
Cons: Images too contrasty and low dynamic range, Some corner softness, Above average chromatic aberrations, Noticeable distortion, Short battery life, Useless ISO 1600
pcadvisor.co.uk Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4 star(s) Canon Ixus SD950 IS 12.1Mp compact camera

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Although very expensive for a compact camera - and too large for many pockets - the Canon PowerShot SD950 IS is extremely well made and performs admirably.

Review Verdict: The Canon PowerShot SD950 is pricey for a point-and-shoot, but if you're looking for a compact camera that goes well beyond happy snaps, this is a heck of an attractive package.

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imaging-resource.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH Digital Camera - Review

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Canon's PowerShot SD950 IS is blessed with image stabilization, a longer zoom lens, and a stunning 12.1-megapixel sensor. We're not usually impressed with increased pixel counts, but Canon tweaked both optical and image quality to handle the higher resolu

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neocamera.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 5 star(s) Canon Powershot SD950 IS Review

Comments:
The Canon Powershot SD950 IS may be a bit larger than most ultra-compact but it makes up for it in image quality and performance. The 12 megapixels sensor here does show some image noise, even at ISO 200, but details are still well-kept until ISO 400 whic

Read full review at neocamera.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Good preservation of image details, Nice image colors, Great white-balance, even on auto, Good image sharpness, Fast and responsive, Durable build quality
Cons: Images too contrasty and low dynamic range, Some corner softness, Above average chromatic aberrations, Noticeable distortion, Short battery life, Useless ISO 1600
photographyreview.com Professional Review.

Canon PowerShot SD950 IS / IXUS 960 IS Pro Review

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The PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH, with its curved sleek Titanium body, is as powerful as it is exquisite: There's a high-resolution 12.1 megapixel

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picturecorrect.com Professional Review.

Canon Powershot SD950 IS

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The Canon Powershot SD950 IS ELPH Digital Camera is a 12.1 megapixel digital camera with 3.7x optical zoom. It features the DIGIC III image processor, advanced face detection, and optical image stabilization. The SD950 is designed for the sophisticated po

Review Verdict: The PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH and SD870 IS Digital ELPH cameras build on Canon's original, iconic box and circle design while maintaining their own identity. The PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH camera is sophisticated, sensual and strikingly elegant

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steves-digicams.com Professional Review.

Canon Powershot SD950 IS

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The extended zoom range of the camera makes optical image stabilization (OIS) essential. Canon's lens shift OIS provides an effective antidote to camera shake, particularly at longer zoom lengths or during long exposures when even the slightest hand-held

Review Verdict: The steady effectiveness is further enhanced when paired with the new "Auto ISO Shift" feature which, at the touch of a button, can automatically increase the ISO speed setting as required to maintain fast shutter speeds when shooting in low-light conditi

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pcworld.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.8 star(s) Canon Powershot SD950 IS Camera

Comments:
At the top of Canon's Digital Elph line, the $450 SD950 IS looks stylish and is a pleasure to use. Enclosed in a titanium shell, it should handle bumps and scrapes better than the average snapshot camera. At 3.75 inches wide and just over 1 inch thick, th

Review Verdict: At $450, the SD950 is pricey for a point-and-shoot, but if you're looking for a compact camera that goes well beyond happy snaps, this is a heck of an attractive package

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Pros: Sturdy titanium body Captures 768-by-1024 video
Cons: Large, for a point-and-shoot, and heavy Very expensive for a snapshooter
dcamerareview.com Professional Review.

Canon Powershot SD950 (IXUS960) IS

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The Canon PowerShot SD870 IS IXUS / Digital ELPH features a large 3.0 inch LCD screen and an ISO range of 100 to 1600. The camera

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pcauthority.com.au Professional Review.

Product Rating: 4.15 star(s) Canon Digital Ixus 960 IS

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A superbly easy-to-use and feature-laden compact camera that's well worth the price.

Review Verdict: inch from an A4 print

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cnet.com Professional Review.

Product Rating: 3.9 star(s) Canon PowerShot SD950 IS

Comments:

Review Verdict: Canon's SD950 IS looks great and can take very nice images, but the digital camera's whopping 12 megapixels will leave you waiting between shots.

Read full review at cnet.com

QuickTake:

Pros: Sleek design with titanium casing; great image quality; optical image stabilization; face detection; optical viewfinder.
Cons: No manual exposure controls, slightly sluggish performance.
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