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Canon PowerShot SD780IS12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LC

Canon PowerShot SD780IS12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LC

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Pros:

battery life (7)

  • ...pictures were good, but this is truly amazing for its size. The battery life is excellent and the media is coming down in price. It will read up to 2...[1.0]
  • ...and its image quality is excellent in better light conditions. The battery life is good ....[1.0]
  • ...great, unless you zoom which quickly degrades image quality. Battery life is very good , and has a ton of present picture modes. A great buy, especially...[1.0]
  • ...pic after its been taken (saves the edited pic as a copy) 9. battery life is great ...i would take pics from day to night during my vacation, spending...[0.9]

camera (11)

  • ...with previous cameras I've owned. Also, the battery life on this camera is incredible . We have literally not had to charge it yet, despite having...[1.0]
  • ...my HF200 as a camcorder, but for spontaneous daylight clips, this camera is great to have in my pocket....[1.0]
  • ... This camera is really wonderful ....when i first saw it i doubted it's ability but it turned...[1.0]
  • ... This camera is nice . picture quality is very good. the display is good. battery...[1.0]

carry (4)

  • ...to change to a SD 780IS due to the tiny size and portability Pros: Tiny size ans easy to carry Good quality movies Fast shutter - allows to take more than 2 pictures...[0.9]
  • ... Easy to carry in your pocket. Image stabilization works well. Just finished...[0.8]
  • ...getting on rides. So I read the reviews and found that the best carry -around camera was the Panasonic Lumix ZS3 (TZ7 in other parts...[0.8]
  • ...like cameras advertised in the newspaper. The size makes is great for carrying to soccer games or orchestra concerts. Great present....[0.8]

color quality (5)

  • ...so I feel like I didn't need to compromise at all! The red color is really sharp . I was leaning towards the Sony T77 since it was cool looking...[1.0]
  • ...ambient lighting. Clouds look beautiful and are not blown out. Color is very vivid , like all Canon shots. The video quality is definately HD 720p...[0.9]
  • ...else say? Great camera for all the features offered for $220. I love the color , red, too. Nice to have a different color than the same old...[0.8]
  • ...problem with lag time. It has and does everything I need. Plus, my favorite color is red. Easy to carry. Battery charges in less than 2 hrs. Software...[0.8]

design (5)

  • ...colors, gold, red, silver and black. The camera is very sleek and fashionable . Here is Canon Powershot SD780 IS spec: * 12 Megapixel / 1...[1.0]
  • ...Great camera for what it is... small, inexpensive and stylish . I carry it when going out at night with friends, and anytime...[1.0]
  • ...camera is simply amazing! I can take it just about anywhere. The design is beautiful , simple, and intuitive. The build quality is superb, and the...[1.0]
  • ...pics it took. Easy to learn to you, very small and convenient, beautifully designed . It turned out to be exactly what I was looking for....[0.8]

feature set (9)

  • ...so. Picture edges are acceptably sharp. Here are 2 really, really nice features ; 1. The review button is separate, turns the camera on for review...[1.0]
  • ...picture in the daytime as well as the nighttime. The video cam feature is top notch as well. Really happy with this product!!!!...[1.0]
  • ...with it. This camera is tiny, thin, truly ultracompact. The best features to my mind are that it focuses quickly; I love the face-recognition...[0.8]
  • ...now. The camera is smaller than my cell phone which is it's greatest feature . Unfortunately, the camera itself will get you more oooooh's...[0.8]

general (15)

  • ...and I use to capture the important moments of our baby's life. The quality of the pictures are excellent . It's flash speed is perfect to catch fast actions especially...[1.0]
  • ...what ISO setting that you use. In low ISO setting, like 80-200 , the image quality is very good . But from 400 and up, the image started to break down (lose...[1.0]
  • ...is not something you want to use for serious photography work , but it is very good for web sharing, regular 4×6 print. For ISO comparison images...[1.0]
  • ...night pictures, without needing a tripod or having to hold the camera perfectly still. This had been a major problem with previous cameras I...[1.0]

performance (7)

  • ...point and shoot, with no noticable barrel distortion. Shooting performance is excellent , as good or even better than the previous model with very quick...[0.9]
  • ...much cooler than me. Strong points - Lot's of shooting modes, quick and decent AUTO mode, allows user control of all variables if desired....[0.9]
  • ...settings). I've owned this camera for about a month now, and I am happy with the performance and features of the camera. The size is small and it is light...[0.9]
  • ...rush to purchase a new camera.) I have to say that overall I am pleased with its performance . The pictures have good color and are crystal clear in most...[0.8]

picture quality (15)

  • ...FInally wised up and went back to the Elph! So easy to use, and the picture quality is awesome ! ...[1.0]
  • ...feature is a lot of fun. It's easy to use, and you can create some really neat pictures with hardly any work involved. It's great! I definitely recommend this camera...[1.0]
  • ...use the video but I do :) I'm on vacation in Europe now and am very happy with the quality of the pictures and the easy menus....[1.0]
  • ...This camera is nice. picture quality is very good . the display is good. battery life is just fine. I'm not a fanatic...[1.0]

price (10)

  • ...Great camera for what it is... small, inexpensive and stylish. I carry it when going out at night with friends...[1.0]
  • ...life is very good, and has a ton of present picture modes. A great buy , especially if you want an ultracompact camera. ...[1.0]
  • ...user interface is simple and easy to use. all in all it is a good buy . ...[1.0]
  • ...produces nice (albeit not perfect - thus the 4) results. I'm very happy with the price /quality ratio. My only negative points would be that the color...[1.0]

reliability (15)

  • ...my wife since we have a son who is running around a lot. Has worked perfectly for that, and is not too clunky where you have to strap it around...[1.0]
  • ...your desir (look at manual setting to controll as your desire). It works great , and I did compare the picture quality with my friend's 12.1...[1.0]
  • ... I sometimes have trouble pressing the correct button. It's not a major problem though. I would rather have small button and a large LCD than...[1.0]
  • ...resolution images and the image stabilizer is a huge benefit, it works very well too. Also, the camera has many pre-set options: black & white...[1.0]

shots (8)

  • ...when zoomed to the optical limit of 3x. (indoors) Outside the shots are fine . The HD video is impressive for a small camera. I just can't...[0.9]
  • ...mode. This is a priority for me as I don't want to miss those cute shots of the grandchildren. The manual indicates that there may be...[0.8]
  • ...you have is jpeg! awwww. All that opportunity, that "perfect, beautiful shot is down the drain! SO wait for the mfrs to offer raw, or find...[0.8]
  • ...recommend this camera for someone who wants portability and GREAT shots using the fully automatic functions, and who would like the...[0.8]

size (12)

  • ...So far, we like it. Really nice size . Controls are easy. I'm sure I could do more with it if I read...[1.0]
  • ...lasted a long time. My pictures are sharp and videos clear. The size is very convenient . I bought a neck strap and wear it around my neck for convenience...[0.9]
  • ...several Canon SD series cameras and this one takes the cake. Its size is perfect for on-the-go, the picture quality is amazing, the settings...[0.9]
  • ...it through a free program, WinFF and was able to reduce the size very nicely . The problematic parameter was the bitrate. I changed it from...[0.9]

usability (7)

  • ...overcast day. Regarding camera operation, it is responsive, and easy to use . I recommend this camera for casual snap shooters who need high...[1.0]
  • ...quality which is fantastic. I've found that Canon is always the easiest to use and takes the best pictures so you really can't go wrong with...[1.0]
  • ...national website! This camera is small but powerful and very user friendly . I couldn't be happier with it....[1.0]
  • ...it just about anywhere. The design is beautiful, simple, and intuitive . The build quality is superb, and the camera case is all metal...[1.0]

video quality (15)

  • ...adequate most of the time, but I do wish it went a bit further. The video quality is awesome for a camera in this class. I've converted the video to AVCHD...[1.0]
  • ...file, one that can now be played with the Windows Media Player- very good video results too, a big surprise. Amazing Grace, Canon why are you...[1.0]
  • ...rather slick - even while goofing around taking videos, the videos were of decent enough quality that I'd be happy posting them to YouTube or...[0.9]
  • ... It fits great in my purse, it takes beautiful pictures and videos and is very easy to use ....[0.9]
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