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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera

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★★★★★
4.7

based on 122 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.2

$367.00 - $399.99

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Pros

  • Great picture quality (85)
  • Bright lcd (82)
  • Easy to use (79)
  • Comfortable controls (76)
  • Easy setup (71)
  • Quality construction (66)
  • Easy to keep clean (39)
  • Good battery life (7)
  • Fast shutter speed (2)
  • Good sized screen (2)
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Cons

  • Long lag time (5)
  • Poor in low light (5)
  • Poor battery life (4)
  • Close up focus (1)
  • Could be smaller (1)
  • Easy to accidentally move (1)
  • Flash makes long lag time (1)
  • Haven't found a con yet (1)
  • Heavier than my coolpix (1)

Best Uses

  • Fun (83)
  • Family photos (81)
  • Travel (80)
  • Art (31)
  • Photojournalism (16)
  • Home (2)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • All around compact (1)
  • And case protects camera (1)
  • Camera takes pictures (1)
 
 
 

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Last update: Oct 4, 2009

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera Reviews

 
 
 

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[6 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Excellent Close Up Camera

"I purchased this camera for my wife as a Christmas gift in 2008. [...]The camera has been a blast. The built in Image Stabilization works way better than I expected. I've taken photos of our 1.5yr old while she's jumping on the couch and the results were crystal clear images. The "SCN" (Scene) setting on the camera lets you switch to numerous pre-set settings for indoor, outdoor, kids (motion), snow, beach, etc...." Read Full Review »

Dec 30, 2008 by Jer

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Great Camera

"Great camera with many customizable features. Pictures are sharp for the most part and camera is fast. However, don't count on all those megapixels to improve your pictures. Use medium instead of large file size. The sensor is too small to really improve the picture past about 9 megapixel quality and noise reduction, even at low ISO's smears parts of the image. When blowing up to full large size you see both pat..." Read Full Review »

Jan 21, 2009 by jmgmcg

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Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera Review

Excellent Close Up Camera

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Battery Life
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Art
  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I purchased this camera for my wife as a Christmas gift in 2008. [...]The camera has been a blast. The built in Image Stabilization works way better than I expected. I've taken photos of our 1.5yr old while she's jumping on the couch and the results were crystal clear images. The "SCN" (Scene) setti …"  Read Full Review »

Indoor Photos of Christmas Decorations

Indoor Photos of Christmas Decorations
  • Excellent Color Quality
  • Made with Product
  • Using Product

Photo taken facing DIRECTLY into sun.

Photo taken facing DIRECTLY into sun.
  • Made with Product
  • Great bright light photos
  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Dec 30 2008
Jer
Bozeman, MT
I am:
  • Casual Photographer
Reviewed at:
 

[5 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera Review

Everything but the Bulk!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comfortable Controls
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Picture Quality
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"This camera has it all but the bulk of a large camera - the auto setting can handle everything but a bright backround with subjects and you can set that up in an instant. The manufacturer should include a decent memory card - make sure that you buy one - I went to an event and could only shoot 8 ph …"  Read Full Review »

Shot at Dusk - amazing

Shot at Dusk - amazing
  • Made with Product
  • Using Product

The Bean in Chicago

The Bean in Chicago
  • Using Product
  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Aug 10 2009
Dody
Chicago
I am:
  • Photo Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
 

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera Review

I would buy this again and again

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"I use this camera for all occasions and absolutely love it. The features of this camera are so easy to use.I have tried all the setting and the quality of the photos are out of this world. The only down fall about this camera is that when you video the sound from your camera when in playback mode is …"  Read Full Review »

taken before sunset at Park

taken before sunset at Park
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 23 2009
Clyde the Cat
Vinton, Louisiana
I am:
  • Casual Photographer
Reviewed at:
 

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera Review

Great camera. Everything we expected.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Easy Setup
  • Easy To Use
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Family Photos
  • Travel
 

"We had an old 3.3 Mega pixel Sony which was starting to become unreliable. We decided to get a small, pocket size camera. Doing research we found the highest rated camera to be the Canon PowerShot SD990 IS. The customer service reviews (which I haven't needed yet) was what made it the winner for me. …"  Read Full Review »

Holiday Pics

Holiday Pics
  • Made with Product

Niagara Falls-American Side

Niagara Falls-American Side
  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 6 2009
Whodeanie
La Salle, MI
I am:
  • Casual Photographer
Reviewed at:
 

[14 of 14 customers found this review helpful]

Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera Review

Great compact, needs some improvements.

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Bright LCD
  • Comes in black
  • Great Image Stabilization
  • Great Picture Quality
  • Instant Startup
  • More »

    Cons

  • Could be smaller
  • Noise at ISO 400
  • Small LCD Screen
  • Useless viewfinder

    Best Uses

  • Fun
  • Travel
 

"A little dissapointed with its slightly larger size than the other SD models, but it is so minor its ok. The manual features are great although you virtually have only 2 aperature adjustments in manuel mode, but the ability to adjust the flash output, TV, etc. is great. The IS is fantastic and wor …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 29 2008
Paris Hilton's new BFF
San Francisco
I am:
  • Pro Photographer
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