Canon PowerShot SD990 IS Digital Camera

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Pros

  • Great picture quality (85)
  • Large clear lcd (84)
  • Easy to use (79)
  • Comfortable controls (76)
  • Easy setup (71)
  • Well built / quality construction (66)
  • Easy to keep clean (39)
  • Good battery life (7)
  • Fast shutter speed (2)
  • Fast start-up (2)
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Cons

  • Long lag time (5)
  • Poor in low light (5)
  • Short battery life (4)
  • Noisy at high iso (2)
  • Close up focus (1)
  • Could be smaller (1)
  • Easy to accidentally move (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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When you're ready to experience a higher level of pace-setting technology and image brilliance, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH is ready for you. One glance at the sleek, sculptured profile, and you know this is a camera driven by design and features. Style without compromise is the perfect complement to the ELPH model's lineup of superior technical features- engineering leadership that opens your eyes and imagination to the real potential and boundless pleasures of photography. When you don't want to control the shots, the PowerShot SD990 IS Digital ELPH offers the satisfying Option of Quick shooting mode. The camera's LCD screen turns off and the viewfinder displays the scene while framing. When the moment arrives where you want to shoot the focused moving subject, this feature keeps the lag time shortest, to capture the subject quickest. If the camera focuses on faces, the faces are also detected in the frame.

Specification Description
Model 2669B001, 3191B001, 3191B003, CANPSSD990
UPC 013803100204
*Megapixels 14.6
AC Adapter ACK-DC30
Analog Audio / Video (Mini) Yes
Anti Shake Mode Yes
Aperture f/2.8-5.8
Camera Color Black
Camera Color Silver
color Black
Compatible Battery NB-5L
Continuous Advance (fps) 1.3
Depth (Inches) 1.10
Digital Zoom 4
Digital Zoom 4x
Effective Megapixel Count 14.7
Electronic Flash Built-in
Exposure Modes Exposure Lock
Exposure Modes Manual
Exposure Modes Program AE
Flash Automatic
Flash Built-in with Red Eye Reducer
Flash Off
Flash On
Flash Slow Synchro
Focus Mode Auto Focus
Height (Inches) 2.45
Image Format JPEG
LCD Display Size (Inches) 2.5
LCD Viewer 2.5 Inch
Lens Zoom Lens
Movie Mode 320x240
Movie Mode 640 x 480
Optical Viewfinder Yes
Optical Zoom 3.7x
PictBridge Compatible
Pixel Count 15 Megapixel
Removable Memory Type HC MMC Plus
Removable Memory Type Multimedia Card plus
Removable Memory Type SDHC
Removable Memory Type Secure Digital
Scene Modes Automatic
Scene Modes Beach
Scene Modes Fireworks
Scene Modes Flower
Scene Modes Indoor
Scene Modes Kids & Pets
Scene Modes Night Scene
Scene Modes Portrait
Scene Modes Snow
Scene Modes Sunset
Scene Modes Underwater
Select Camera Style Point & Shoot with Zoom Lens
Select Media Secure Digital Cards(SD),Secure Digital High Capac
Self Timer 10 Seconds
Self Timer 2 Seconds
Self Timer Yes
Sensitivity ISO 80-1600
Shutter Speed 15-1/1600 sec
size null
sku 147894 Black
skuprice 399.9900
Sound Yes
Standard Warranty 1 Year Limited
Still Image Resolution (Max.) 4416 x 3312
Still Picture Capture Yes
Storage Media Type Secure Digital (SD)
style CANPSSD990
taxable Y
USB Port Mini-B
Video Movie Capture VGA - Up to 640x480
Weight (Pounds) .35
White Balance Auto
White Balance Cloudy
White Balance Custom
White Balance Daylight
White Balance Fluorescent
White Balance Tungsten Bulb
Width (Inches) 3.81

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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
  • Using Product
  • Made with Product
  • Excellent Color Quality

Photo taken facing DIRECTLY into sun.

Photo taken facing DIRECTLY into sun.
  • Great bright light photos
  • Using Product
  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 30 2008
Jer
Bozeman, MT
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  • Casual Photographer
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[6 of 8 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
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  • Using Product

The Bean in Chicago

The Bean in Chicago
  • Made with Product
  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 10 2009
Dody
Chicago
I am:
  • Photo Enthusiast
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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
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Feb 23 2009
Clyde the Cat
Vinton, Louisiana
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  • Casual Photographer
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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
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Niagara Falls-American Side

Niagara Falls-American Side
  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 6 2009
Whodeanie
La Salle, MI
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  • Casual Photographer
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[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
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Oct 29 2008
Paris Hilton's new BFF
San Francisco
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  • Pro Photographer
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