Canon Powershot SD790IS Digital Camera

★★★★★
4.6

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Bright lcd (89)
  • Easy setup (80)
  • Comfortable controls (71)
  • Easy to use (69)
  • Quality construction (62)
  • Great picture quality (59)
  • Easy to keep clean (49)
  • Short lag time (19)
  • Good sized screen (17)
  • High resolution (16)
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Cons

  • Long lag time (13)
  • Poor in low light (6)
  • Complicated controls (3)
  • Poor battery life (3)
  • Heavy (2)
  • Annoying scroll wheel (1)
  • Apparence (1)
  • Bulky (1)
  • Buttons look little poor (1)

Best Uses

  • Fun (100)
  • Travel (96)
  • Family photos (54)
  • Art (21)
  • Photojournalism (15)
  • Home (14)
  • Outdoors (12)
  • Documentary (9)
  • Portraits (9)
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Canon SD790 IS PowerShot Digital ELPH Digital Camera (2554B001) Canon U.S.A., Inc., headquartered in Lake Success, New York, is a leader in professional business and consumer imaging equipment and information systems. Canon products include color and black-and-white copiers, printers, image filing systems, facsimile machines, cameras and lenses, camcorders, semiconductor, broadcast, encoders/optoelectric components and optical equipment, flatbed scanners, and other specialized industrial products. Powerful Features, Inimitable Style and an Eye Opening View. Chiseled edges with a subtle gleam give this PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH distinctive sculptural appeal. Just as attractive are its high-end specifications, including 10 megapixels of resolution plus Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology that delivers the ultimate in crisp, clear, amazingly detailed images. Prepare to be transfixed by the view from the camera's 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen. With rich, accurate color and superb clarity, the screen is easy to view at wide angles too - perfect for gathering a group around to see your images. Canon SD790 IS PowerShot Digital ELPH Digital Camera (2554B001) Features: • Advanced 10.0 Megapixel Digital ELPH with 3x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer • View your crisp clear images on a large 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color with great viewing from a wide range of angles • Improved Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure, flash and white balance automatically, allowing greater freedom of shooting before, during and after taking the image • Stand out in a crowd with an edgy, stylish design combined with a cool new button configuration for great operability • Motion Detection Technology automatically detects subject movement and optimizes exposure control and ISO settings to reduce image blur • DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and improved functionality • Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers • View Sample Images • Type of Camera Compact digital still camera with built-in flash 3x Optical/4x Digital/12x Combined Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer System • Image Capture Device • Type 10.0 Megapixel 1/2.3 inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD) • Total Pixels Approx. 10.3 Megapixels • Effective Pixels Approx. 10.0 Megapixels • Lens • Focal Length 6.2-18.6mm f/2.8-4.9 (35mm film equivalent: 35-105mm) • Digital Zoom 4x • Focusing Range Normal: 12 in./30cm-infinity Macro: 1.2 in.-1.6 ft./3-50cm (W) 12 in.-1.6 ft./30-50cm (T) Digital Macro: 1.2-3.9 in./3-10cm (W) • Autofocus System TTL Autofocus • Viewfinder & Monitor • Viewfinder N/A • LCD Monitor 3.0-inch TFT color LCD with wide viewing angle (PureColor LCD II) • LCD Pixels Approx. 230,000 dots • LCD Coverage 100% • Aperture and Shutter • Maximum Aperture f/2.8 (W) - f/4.9 (T) • Shutter Speed 1/60-1/1500 sec. 15-1/1500 sec.; Long Shutter operates with noise reduction when manually set at 1.3-15 sec. • Exposure Control • ISO Sensitivity Auto High ISO Auto ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent (Standard output sensitivity. Recommended exposure index) • Light Metering Method Evaluative Center-weighted average Spot Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF Metering frame is fixed to the center • Exposure Control Method Program AE; AE Lock • Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments • White Balance • White Balance Control Auto, Preset (Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Fluorescent H) Custom Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF • Flash • Built-in Flash Auto Red-eye Reduction Auto Red-eye Correction Flash On Flash Off; FE lock Slow Synchro • Flash Range 12 in.-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W) 12 in.-6.6 ft./30cm-2.0m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) • Recycling Time 10-sec. or less (battery voltage=3.7V) • Flash Exposure Compensation N/A • Shooting Specifications • Shooting Modes Auto Camera M Special Scene (Portrait Foliage Snow Beach Sunset Fireworks Aquarium ISO 3200 Underwater Indoor Kids & Pets Night Snapshot0 Color Accent Color Swap Digital Macro Stitch Assist Movie • Self-Timer Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay Custom • Wireless Control Not available • Continuous Shooting Approx. 1.4 fps • Image Storage • Storage Media SD/SDHC Memory Card MultiMediaCard MMC Plus Card HC MMC Plus Card • File Format Design rule for camera file system DPOF Version 1.1 • JPEG Compression Mode Still Image: Exif 2.2 (JPEG) Movie: AVI (Image: Motion JPEG; Audio: WAVE (Monaural)) • Number of Recording Pixels Still Image: 3,648 x 2,736 (Large) 2,816 x 2,112 (Medium 1) 2,272 x 1,704 (Medium 2) 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp) 640 x 480 (Small) 3,648 x 2,048 (Widescreen) Movie: 640 x 480 (30 fps/30 fps LP) 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes 640 x 480 (up to 2 hours at 0.5 fps/1 fps) 160 x 120 (up to 3 min. at 15 fps) •Playback Specifications • Playback Modes File Still Image: Single Magnification (approx. 2x-10x) Jump Auto Rotate Rotate Resume My Colors My Category Transition Effects Histogram Overexposure Warning Index (9 thumbnails) Sound Memos Slide Show Red-eye Correction RAW Trimming Resize Image Inspection Tool • Movie: Normal Playback Special Playback Editing Auto Rotate Resume • Erasing Specifications • Erase Modes Still Image: single image select range select by date select by category select by folder all images Movie: part of movie all of movie • Interfaces • Computer Interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (mini-B jack) • Video Out NTSC/PAL • Audio Out Monaural • Other Memory card slot; direct connection to Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers PIXMA Photo Printers and PictBridge-compatible printers via camera's USB 2.0 Hi-Speed cable • Power Supply • Power Source 1. Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-5L 2. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (optional) • Shooting Capacity Still Image: approx. 330 shots • Playback Time Approx. 420 min. • LCD screen on. The above figures comply with CIPA testing standards and apply when fully-charged batteries are used. • Physical Specifications • Operating Temperature 32-104°F/0-40°C • Operating Humidity 10-90% • Dimensions (WxHxD) 3.61 x 2.24 x 0.82 in./91.6 x 56.8 x 20.9mm • Weight Approx. 5.47 oz./155g (camera body only) • PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH Body • Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-5L • Battery Charger CB-2LX • SD Memory Card SDC-32M • Wrist Strap WS-DC2 • Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU • AV Cable AVC-DC400

Specification Description
Model 2554B001, SD790, SD790 IS, SD790IS
UPC 013803090703
*Megapixels 10.0
Anti Shake Mode Yes
Aperture f/2.8-4.9
Boy Girl Boys,Girls
Color Silver
Compatible Battery NB-5L
Country Of Origin China
Depth (Inches) .82
Digital Zoom 4
Digital Zoom 4x
Effective Megapixel Count 10
Electronic Flash Built-in
Exposure Modes Program AE
Flash Automatic
Flash Built-in
Flash Off
Flash On
Flash Red-Eye Reduction
Flash Slow Synchro
Focus Mode Auto Focus
Focus Modes Auto
Focus Modes Infinity Mode
Focus Modes Macro
Height (Inches) 2.24
Image Format JPEG
LCD Display Size (Inches) 3
LCD Viewer 3 Inch
Lens Zoom Lens
Movie Mode AVI
Movie Mode Yes
Optical Zoom 3
Optical Zoom 3X
Optical Zoom 3x
PictBridge Compatible
Pixel Count 10 Megapixel
Removable Memory Type HC MMC Plus
Removable Memory Type MultiMedia Card
Removable Memory Type Multimedia Card plus
Removable Memory Type SDHC
Removable Memory Type Secure Digital
Resolution 8 MP and Over
Scene Modes Automatic
Scene Modes Beach/Snow
Scene Modes Fireworks
Scene Modes Flower
Scene Modes Indoor
Scene Modes Kids & Pets
Scene Modes Portrait
Scene Modes Sunset
Scene Modes Underwater
Select Camera Style Point & Shoot with Zoom Lens
Self Timer Yes
Sensitivity ISO 80-1600
Shutter Speed 15-1/1500 sec
Sound Yes
Standard Warranty 1 Year Limited
Still Image Resolution (Max.) 3680 x 2760
Still Picture Capture Yes
Storage Media Type Secure Digital (SD) / MultiMedia Card (MMC)
TRU Age Filter Big Kids
USB Port USB 2.0 High Speed
Video Movie Capture VGA - Up to 640x480
Weight (Pounds) .6
White Balance Auto
White Balance Cloudy
White Balance Custom
White Balance Daylight
White Balance Fluorescent H
White Balance Fluorescent Light
White Balance Tungsten Bulb
Width (Inches) 3.61

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★★★★★
5.0
Best Ultrla Compact Digital Camera

"I bought this camera to take on a cruise. I have a great Nikon digital SLR with several different lenses, and I love it, but it weighs a ton, requires an extra bag to haul it around in (not good when the airlines are charging so much more for baggage), and says "Rob Me" very loudly on the street. The canon powershot SD790 is rated the best ultra portable camera at [@] I was extremely pleased with how the sd79..." Read Full Review »

Jan 31, 2009 by Susan

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★★★☆☆
3.0
It's decent

"This camera was a gift for my sixteen-year-old son. He likes it because it's small and he can just tuck it in his pocket. He also enjoys taking movies with it. The problem with cameras this small is (always!) noise. Anything over base ISO (or over 100) is really not worth for anything other than snapshots (although to give credit to Canon happy-snappers is who this little camera is targeted to)...." Read Full Review »

Jan 13, 2009 by Marc

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Canon Powershot SD790IS Digital Camera Review

Best Ultrla Compact Digital Camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Easy To Use
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I bought this camera to take on a cruise. I have a great Nikon digital SLR with several different lenses, and I love it, but it weighs a ton, requires an extra bag to haul it around in (not good when the airlines are charging so much more for baggage), and says "Rob Me" very loudly on the street. …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 31 2009
Susan
Virginia
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Powershot SD790IS Digital Camera Review

Great DEAL!!!!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy to Keep Clean
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Long Lag Time

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Photojournalism
  • Travel
 

"I went to [...]on a hunt for a new camera, and after testing all the camera's in the store, this camera had the best quality by far. However the price was [$] and I had a feeling I should come online and look for a better deal. Sure enough, I found onecall and it was not only $50 cheaper[...]awesome …"  Read Full Review »

My cat! small cam --> great res

My cat! small cam --> great res
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 15 2008
Sophie
San Francisco
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Powershot SD790IS Digital Camera Review

Can't beat Canon point and shoot cameras

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Easy to Use
  • Excellent in Low Light
  • Fast Shutter Speed
  • Good as some SLR cameras
  • Good Battery Life
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    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • ALL OF THE ABOVE
  • Great pics of grandchildr
  • Home
  • Office
  • Outdoors
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"I use this as a stand in for my SLR cameras when it is not practicle to carry a large camera. The sd790is will compose as well as my d70s. Recently used it to take short video clips at the Moto GP at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It does a good job when in a resonable range.Good telephoto shots with …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 13 2008
Steve
Indianapolis IN.
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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Powershot SD790IS Digital Camera Review

Mighty Fine Point and Shoot

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Easy Setup
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I've been a serious amateur since the 1980's, using SLRs including Nikon's D200. My loving wife bought this camera for me when our twin babies were born because she realized I would not want to lug the big DSLR around with me all day. I read a review of the camera on Ken Rockwell's website and bough …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 21 2008
Bob
Long Island, NY
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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Canon Powershot SD790IS Digital Camera Review

Exceeds all my expectations!!!

★★★★★
5.0

"I did a lot of research before purchasing this camera. I have been disappointed and frustrated by the last three or four digital cameras I purchased, and got a little wiser this time. I mostly use my cameras for vacations and snapshots, nothing earthshattering, but I have, in the past, had a lot of …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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