Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

• 1ST PLACE : SD1100 IS An update to the SD1000 ( see below ) , this 2008 8MP beauty adds image stabilization , a slightly longer zoom ( 38 - 114 mm ) , another MP of photo size and a small indent on the right side for a better grip . Plus it comes in colors ! My daughter has a blue one and uses it every single day . During school days the image stabilization made a real difference in her on-the-bus shots . With that heavy of use hers has gotten scratched up a bit , but the marks are small and hardly noticeable . 2ND PLACE : SD870 IS The ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens . Slightly thicker than the SD1100 IS , this 8MP model doesn't have an optical viewfinder which makes it tough to use in bright sunlight , otherwise there's little not to love . My husband uses one as a comp camera , to compose shots for the travel guide The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World . 3RD PLACE : SD770 IS Just released in May , this 10 MP model is , in a way , an update of the SD1100 IS ( see above ) . I rate it lower because it costs about $50 more and doesn't come in colors . On the other hand , it has a longer battery life than the 1100 and features an improved LCD screen that is very easy to view . As for photo quality , I can't tell the difference . 4TH PLACE : SD950 IS There's a lot to like in this 12.1 MP camera . First off , it's gorgeous . The body , though a little thick , is titanium . An upgrade to the SD850 IS ( see below ) , it has a 3.7x zoom lens and adds manual controls as well as the ability to stitch together panoramic images . The only reason I don't rate it higher is the price . 5TH PLACE : SD890 IS ( The camera on this page ) Want a long zoom lens ? Here's your baby , a 2008 10 MP model with a 5x zoom . Also has the new bright LCD screen and all the other 2008 Canon goodies . The most expensive Canon PowerShot ELPH . 6TH PLACE : SD790 IS With the same 10 MP image sensor and 3x zoom lens as the SD770 IS , this 2008 model stands out only for its larger 3 - inch LCD display and , as a result , lack of optical viewfinder . The rear controls are different , too , with a flatter design that uses fewer buttons . 7TH PLACE : SD1000 In my opinion there's no reason to buy this 7.1 MP model . Released in 2007 , it's been replaced by the SD1100 IS ( see above ) . The SD1000 is a fine camera but it doesn't have image stabilization , a key feature of the 2008 lineup . 8TH PLACE : SD850 IS The ancestor to the SD890 IS , this 8 MP Elph combines a 4x zoom and 8 MP photo size with an image stabilizer . Every button , dial and switch has a quality feel . Slighter larger than the other models here , it is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket , but if you have larger hands it may be just what you are looking for . 9TH PLACE : SD800 IS This 7.1 MP predecessor to the 870 doesn't focus well at its edges when set at its widest angle . Unless it's priced really cheap , get the 870 instead . 10TH PLACE : SD750 The 2007 PowerShot flagship offers a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness , 17 shooting modes , some first-rate movie features and red-eye correction - - features that were innovative a year ago but are common in Canon's latest models . No image stabilization ; no optical viewfinder . Choose a 2008 model instead .
• 003 4  As a travel writer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World , and Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs are the most common cameras I see . Families seem to love them , because they're so easy to carry and operate . About the size of a deck of playing cards , each of these pocket cameras really do slip right into a pants pocket , and their rectangular designs make them easy to grip . Best of all , they all take good photos . ( How do I know ? Because I've actually gotten to use every one of these models . Nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras , which most often are Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs . ) Here's my breakdown of the ten bestselling Digital Elph models . Any of the first six are superb choices : 1ST PLACE : SD1100 IS An update to the SD1000 ( see below ) , this 2008 8MP beauty adds image stabilization , a slightly longer zoom ( 38 - 114 mm ) , another MP of photo size and a small indent on the right side for a better grip . Plus it comes in colors ! My daughter has a blue one and uses it every single day . During school days the image stabilization made a real difference in her on-the-bus shots . With that heavy of use hers has gotten scratched up a bit , but the marks are small and hardly noticeable . 2ND PLACE : SD870 IS The ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens . Slightly thicker than the SD1100 IS , this 8MP model doesn't have an optical viewfinder which makes it tough to use in bright sunlight , otherwise there's little not to love . My husband uses one as a comp camera , to compose shots for the travel guide The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World . 3RD PLACE : SD770 IS Just released in May , this 10 MP model is , in a way , an update of the SD1100 IS ( see above ) . I rate it lower because it costs about $50 more and doesn't come in colors . On the other hand , it has a longer battery life than the 1100 and features an improved LCD screen that is very easy to view . As for photo quality , I can't tell the difference . 4TH PLACE : SD950 IS There's a lot to like in this 12.1 MP camera . First off , it's gorgeous . The body , though a little thick , is titanium . An upgrade to the SD850 IS ( see below ) , it has a 3.7x zoom lens and adds manual controls as well as the ability to stitch together panoramic images . The only reason I don't rate it higher is the price . 5TH PLACE : SD890 IS ( The camera on this page ) Want a long zoom lens ? Here's your baby , a 2008 10 MP model with a 5x zoom . Also has the new bright LCD screen and all the other 2008 Canon goodies . The most expensive Canon PowerShot ELPH . 6TH PLACE : SD790 IS With the same 10 MP image sensor and 3x zoom lens as the SD770 IS , this 2008 model stands out only for its larger 3 - inch LCD display and , as a result , lack of optical viewfinder . The rear controls are different , too , with a flatter design that uses fewer buttons . 7TH PLACE : SD1000 In my opinion there's no reason to buy this 7.1 MP model . Released in 2007 , it's been replaced by the SD1100 IS ( see above ) . The SD1000 is a fine camera but it doesn't have image stabilization , a key feature of the 2008 lineup . 8TH PLACE : SD850 IS The ancestor to the SD890 IS , this 8 MP Elph combines a 4x zoom and 8 MP photo size with an image stabilizer . Every button , dial and switch has a quality feel . Slighter larger than the other models here , it is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket , but if you have larger hands it may be just what you are looking for . 9TH PLACE : SD800 IS This 7.1 MP predecessor to the 870 doesn't focus well at its edges when set at its widest angle . Unless it's priced really cheap , get the 870 instead . 10TH PLACE : SD750 The 2007 PowerShot flagship offers a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness , 17 shooting modes , some first-rate movie features and red-eye correction - - features that were innovative a year ago but are common in Canon's latest models . No image stabilization ; no optical viewfinder . Choose a 2008 model instead .
• 007 4  I did a lot of research before I picked this camera ; every site recommended cannon . Sony , casio all had picture problems . I picked this camera because it has a 5x optical zoom , low light feature , compactness , and the buttons are not close to one another so easy to use if you have big fingers . Camera is loaded with features but not all are easy to get to if you have big hands that is my one downside of this camera . Changing to some manual setting can be a challenge and finding where to review pictures as well . Did not think I would like the face detection feature but I was pleasntly surprized , it does a great job find the face except if you have sunglasses on . The faces come out great in the picture ; 10 MP may be an overkill but I like sometimes like to crop and enlarge certain parts of the picture and hanve 10 MP makes sure the picture is not grainy . Lastly night pictures without the flash come out good not excellent but very good ; although it does take a min to change all of the settings for low light mode . The software it comes with is okay , if you are really into photography I sugguest buy another package .
• 011 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I purchased the Canon SD890IS about a month ago , after my Olympus Stylist 400 was stolen . I read many reviews , but I have had a Canon 35mm camera for years , and know its reputation . This camera does not disappoint . I find it takes great pictures , and so far the image stabilization feature has given me excellent and sharp pictures , even at low light levels . The camera has many more features than I will ever use , but I particularly like the large screen and the optical viewfinder . If I were to offer any criticism , I would like to see the instruction manual be enlarged ( it is 230 pages ) with more instructions on how to use the advanced features . Nicely built , small size , and the battery really lasts . The 5X optical zoom is a great feature .
• 014 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) While I have read of some people's problems with the unusual shape of the on-off button , that wasn't my problem . After 2 or three shots and struggling to get the button to work , it just didn't . The images I were able with the camera were amazingly good - good color balance and detail . But the flimsy on off-switch ? Amazon was great and accepted the return no questions asked . Even paid for the postage . Maybe I just got a dud , but I didn't want to make the same mistake again and am getting a different camera instead .
• 022 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) This is one of the best cameras that I have ever laid my hands on . It is very simple to use and has a LOT of features that you can play with to create great creative images . I like the fact that it has an optical viewfinder . The optical viewfinder is very useful when you are outdoor and the sun is bright . It will be very hard to view ANY LCD screen in this condition . Because it has the optical viewfinder , the LCD screen is slightly smaller than most of its competitors ; it only has 2.5 compared to 3 on some other cameras . The slight UI issue that I have is the LAG that the wheel has . If you turn it too slow , it does not change the option or change the option VERY slowly . But , if you turn the wheel too fast , there is a LAG before the option changes . So , sometimes , you need to go back and forth a few times to get to the option that you want . Oh yeah . . . The multiple frames shot is only available WITHOUT flash . This is true for most point-and-shoot cameras . In conclusion , this is an excellent compact camera . I carry this camera wherever I go . And , the battery life on this camera is not too shabby at all . The longest that I have ever experienced with any compact point-and-shoot cameras .
• 027 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I am a professional photographer who wanted a pocket camera for casual photography . I own larger point and shoots but wanted one that would actually fit in my pocket . This camera provides excellent images and has many key features . It has the longest optical zoom ( 5x ) of any of the pocket cameras I looked at . It does lack an aperture priority that I would like to have , but for the money , this camera is an excellent value .
• 033 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) This camera is TOTALLY AWESOME ! ! ! : - ) : - ) : - ) I am in LOVE ! ! ! : - ) : - ) ; - ) I had been using the Canon SD300 , which I bought 3 years ago new ( for more $ ) , and this one BLOWS it away ! ! ! ( And fits in the same SMALL soft case , as this camera is just a bit thicker : - ) ) The SD890IS is VERY easy to use and takes GREAT pictures ! ! ! : - ) : - ) : - ) The physical zoom range is AMAZING too ! ! ! : - ) : - ) : - ) The camera is nice and light to hold , and one can just point and shoot , or play with the settings ; whatever you want to do : - ) : - ) ONE caveat ; when using the Indoor setting , the picture can come out a bit dark if you're a bit far away from the subject of the photo , so careful with that one . ( However , that is fixable in the software on one's computer . ) Buy a FAST , LARGE SD card to go with , as you will be playing with this camera TONS , and the included SD card will fill up WAY too fast . ( SD cards that come with cameras are ALWAYS too small . ) You can buy one on Amazon here for NICE and cheap : - ) I bought the Kingston Class 4 , 4 GB Card and L-O-V-E it : - ) ) 4GB SDHC Class 4 Flash Card
• 035 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) It captures amazing Photos especially outdoors . Makes sure U read the manual so U can familiarize urself with its working mechanism . The buttons are easy to control , the LCD is 2.5inches across with top-notch clarity . It shoots amazing video in HD ( U can use analog zoom in Video unlike most other cameras ) . If u're looking for a portable ( it fits seamlessly in my pocket ) high quality video shooting Point and shoot for ur casual days then buy this camera .
• 041 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I had Canon SD450 ( 5.1 Mega Pixel ) camera earlier and it was getting old . So I was looking for replacement for a reasonable price . I think SD890IS is good find for 10Meg Pixel and 5X optical zoom . On our recent California and Nevada trip I used this camera for all time . In Disneyland it captured motion perfectly in background which I had issue in my old Canon camera . I am impress with photo click in night mode in LV . It was fun to carry to camera in your pocket . I will recommend anyone to buy big size SD card so that you can click / capture video for 3 - 4 days without any problem Pros : 1 ) Small size 2 ) Long bettery life 3 ) Faster clicking compare to my earlier canon camera 4 ) Motion capturing 5 ) High resolution 6 ) 2.5 inch LCD viewfinder . 7 ) 5X optical zoom . I had 3X in old one . More is better in this case but large may increase the weight . So I think 5X is good enough to take indoor and outdoor pictures for any roadtrip . 8 ) Canon . Why because most of the people wherever we visted in CA and NV they were using Canon . I did not had to educate them on how to operate this camera . Its easy right . Cons : 1 ) I had hard time clicking ON and OFF this camera . May be they go to make little soft button for ON / OFF switch 2 ) This camera is little wider and bigger then old one . I thought as technology grows they should make slim cameras . 3 ) No touchscreen on LCD . I think Canon should have one of this feature like SONY or others are making it . Overall I found this camera is flawless for such low price . I think its reasonable under this market condition when you can buy camera for less then 200 bucks . Good luck everyone for your shopping .
• 048 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I continue to be amazed at how much camera is being put into how small a package these days . This one replaces a Canon from about four years ago . It cost less than the old one , is smaller and lighter , and has better zoom and resolution . The few pictures I've taken so far are beautiful . I don't like the control wheel on the back ; it seems loose , flimsy , and on the verge of falling off . And the on / off button does indeed seem to require more of a fingernail than a fingertip to operate .
• 054 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) After reading the reviews of many digital cameras I finally decided on this one . I am very satisfied with my decision . Although I haven't begun to explore all the camera is capable of , so far it is very user friendly . My pictures from a recent vacation are wonderful and are beautifully crisp and clear . I haven't missed a shot .
• 057 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I have tested the camera in stills and movie . Impressed with result . Taking camera on mission trip to El Salvador and it appears to be what I need . The on and off button is hard but when using it in the building of a concrete house it is a plus .
• 071 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) Just got this today . Would give the camera casing a 3 star rating , but the photo quality is excellent . It iiiis true what they say about the on / off switch . What a pain to push it in , but my complaint is the battery covering . It feels so flimsy that it could fall off with the slightest bang . When I closed it , it appeared to be slightly out of line . I immediately checked the length of the warranty , which says 1 year , so we will se what happens . I snapped a couple of test shots in low lighting and the pictures came out great and very sharp , despite the incredibly grainy preview image on the screen . Gonna keep it though because I have faith in Canon and the photos came out great . . .
• 074 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) Very cool and sleek , easy to use . Takes great pictures . Good for beginners and advanced users alike . Be sure to get a class 6 SDHC card for it . Optical zoom with image stabilization works very well . Only drawback is the battery door is located right where you thumb goes so if your not careful you can open it by accident when you don't mean to .
• 077 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I got a great deal on this camera and it takes awesome pictures . I have owned other Cannon cameras but this one is the best . The zoom works great , I can zoom in very close on the dogs and the kids when they are far away . The pictures come out crisp and clear . I would definetely recommend this camera .
• 085 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) The Canon Powershot SD890IS is a tiny camera , but a very powerful one . It makes wonderfully clear photos with little effort . It makes superb pictures with the Macro setting . Telephoto shots are good and clear , thanks to the great Image Stabilization . I even get really good images of moving vehicles , thanks to the Motion Detection . I charged the battery when I got it , and it is still going strong after I have taken at least a hundred photos . The SD890IS is a fine camera . I love it !
• 087 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I researched all the Canon camera models and most of them have 3x zoom or above . So I wanted to try something different and bought SD 890 with 5X zoom to see if there are a difference . I trusted the consumer reviews posted for this camera and have great expectation for it , but the camera died on me after my trip to Australia and Los Angeles . The lens won't retract and it keeps making screechy weird noises when I turn it on . My SD 890 basically died on me and I can't use it any more because the lens no longer retract or work . Another thing to keep in mind is the curveness of the camera on the right hand side . It is hard to hold and you could easily drop it .
• 089 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I'm not much of a camera person , but i really enjoy this camera basically makes it easy for me to get a good photo out of almost anything i aim and take a picture of not complicated at all . Also the camera has a lot of features and different types of modes for different scenario . you really need to buy a bigger memory card becuase the included one is only 32 mb I believe which wont really holy that many pictures , but the battery last a lot longer then i ever imaged I took photos all day flash on and off and i had only used half the battery .
• 092 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) This camera turns out good pictures with the 5x optical zoom and 10 mps . I bought it for those reasons and it was affordable for the quality of pictures it can take . However , the power button is very hard to push ( I have slender fingers and it is still hard for me . ) I also dislike the round toggle button . It is a rotary device used to scroll through menus . It is hard to use since when you turn it , it stops on random places . I had the sd750 before and liked the actual body sooooo much better . But since I wanted more mps and better zoom without paying a ton , this camera fit the bill . I wish they had given us those great benefits without annoying features since I know they have made great camera bodies before . After all is said and done , its not a very hard camera to use but Canon has done a better job on other models . Image stabilization is really great ! Low light shots are not turning out very good on auto mode .
• 095 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) Wonderful value product here . You get a lot of camera for the price you pay . Lots of features that are over and above the norm for the price range , like 5X optical zoom , LCD AND optical viewer ( getting both is rare ) , image stabilization , 10 megapixels . Most cameras in this price range will give you 3X , Only a screen viewer , no image stabilization , and about 7 mp . I don't particularly like the power button - very hard to reach . I suppose on the plus side its hard to accidentally turn it on while in your pocket . Navigating the menu options is a little cumbersome . There are up down left right buttons as well as a scroll wheel . You never seem to intuitively know which to do . So far the pictures have been great , but they have been your run of the mill people shots . Haven't tried anything special yet . Hope this helps .
• 099 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) The SD890IS is my fourth Cannon digital . I am particularly pleased . I am testing it on a three week ski trip . Features such as Snow and Anti - Shake work better than expected . I have used the Continuous for recording fast moving skiing with very nice results . I have created several impressive Stitched mountain panorama . Only short fall is camera surface is very slick and hard to handle with cold fingers . A textured surface would be a big improvement . We are very happy that we again choose Canon . Bob
• 101 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) This was a great camera . Everything it promises and more . Has lots of fun featrues that really lets you capture what you want . I have only had the camera since beginging January and already love it ! The 10 mp add so much to the pictures as well as the face detection . After reading other reveiws I was hesitant because they said the camera is difficult to use . I would have to disagree .
• 103 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I wanted another canon camera , small that I could put in my pocket , but with the ability to get close ups of my kids easily . This camera has the size , price and clarity I was looking for .
• 105 4  Could not have purchased a better camera ! ! ! I received it in less than 24 hours and started using it immediately ( Dec 23 , 08 ) . I took over 120 pictures in just over 10 days during Christmas with my family and found the speed ( for the next shot ) to be superb ; with or without the flash . Purchased a 4G 150x sd card at the same time and this enhanced the speed of as well . Fits in my shirt pocket or pants without any bother or trouble . This Canon SD890IS is a great purchase for anyone if they are looking for a great camera . Only thing that I found to be a bother was the on / off switch ; took a few tries to get the hang of it but I finally got it turned on and it became easier as I began to use it more . Could use some better engineering by Canon .
• 111 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) The pictures are fantastic but turning the camera on and off requires using your fingernail to slide the switch on or off and sometimes doesn't work . I have often had to give it several tries to turn on and missed a shot . Others have tried to turn it on and had the same experience . I would give it one star except for the excellent quality of the pictures .
• 114 4  I bought this Canon camera after looking at a number of competitors in the same range of quality . I have not been disappointed with the results . The 10 meg picture quality is very good and I really have no need for higher resolution since I no longer print pictures at home . I have had some printed on line through both Walgreen's and Shutterfly . Both services report I could print well over the 8 by 10 print sizes I have had done . The print quality in both 5 by 7 and 8 by 10 are equal . The Image stability seems to work well since I have taken a lot fewer blurry pictures with this camera . The camera has a nice feel and the shape makes it easy to hold . I prefer using a view finder so the capability to turn off the view screen played a big part in my choice . Camera came with a nice printed instruction book besides the stuff on the included cd . books seem to pretty rare these days with electronic cameras . The camera does take some learning and having an instruction with you in the field can't be understated . I am sure once the camera is fully learned the book wont seem as important . I do usually travel with more than one camera so this certainly helps me . I am very satisfied with the battery life and picture capacity . I bought a spare battery and two Transcend 4 GB SDHC cards when I bought the camera . My only gripe about the camera is the Power on / off button . Not only is it hard to operate correctly it seems to take a while for the camera to turn on . Fortunately there is an alternate way to power up the camera so I find I use the Power button mostly to turn the camera off . This camera was on sale when I bought it and a newer version was also available . However , newer versions are removing the view finder feature so I chose this model .
• 116 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) This little point-and-shoot camera went beyond my expectations ! I've had a couple of Canon Powershot cameras before and always been pleased , but this time I was looking for something with a little more zoom power . The 5x Optical Zoom on this pocket-size camera makes a BIG difference from my former 3x zooms ! Now , when I want to take a picture of that sailboat way out on the ocean with the sun setting behind it . . . you can actually see the sailboat in nice , crisp detail ! My pictures have come out fantastic with good clarity and color . Another feature I really appreciate about this camera is the viewfinder . A lot of the pocket-size cameras are now getting rid of the viewfinder feature as they enlarge the size of their screen . I have found that it is still a huge plus to have a viewfinder on those sunny days when your screen is whited out from the sun . Two negatives ( and neither are dealbreakers ) : 1 ) The camera has oddly rounded edges which makes it a little bit tippy if you are trying to do a hands-free 10 - second timer picture . It also makes the camera a little bit slippery to hang onto , so I always use the provided wrist strap . 2 ) The on / off button is tiny and inset , making it difficult to turn on and off . I have little fingers so it's not much of a problem for me , but I would imagine this could be a struggle for someone with large fingers ! Altogether , I highly recommend this camera . It is compact to fit in your pocket , takes great pictures with good zoom & color . Except for in that weird half-lit indoor lighting , the shutter speed is fast . What more to say ? I am VERY happy with my purchase and think this is a great camera for the price !
• 123 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) Got the camera fast . It works great . Wonderful quality , great lens , cool features .
• 130 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) After having various Olympus Camera , I bought a Canon and I am very happy for the Purchase . The quality of the pictures is great , we had a birthday this weekend and the photos taken without lights were much much better than the ones that I took before with Olympus . Great camera to take family photos !
• 133 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) This camera is far better than I imagined . Great picture with such a small product.The elf is so far improved over the last cannon I had.Great value . I highly recommend this camera for the novice person that dosen't know about all those settings on other cameras.Point it and click .
• 138 4  compact 5x optical zoom 10M photo pixels Image Stablizer Face detection and got it cheap from amazon . Amazon rock ! !
• 140 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I'll let some of the other reviewers and professionals talk about the technical aspects of this camera because I never got that far . This is not to say that it's a bad product but there are some major issues , especially for right-handed people and that's why I'm sending mine back : The right side of the camera has a smooth rounded shape . It looks pretty nice but it's also the side that I grip and it makes the body much too think to get a good grip . It always feels like the camera is going to fall out of my hand . It also feels very different than many of the other compact / ultra-compact canon powershot cameras . I think that the body is made if plastic and it feels a little cheap . The power button is also different than most cameras and doesn't give good tactile feedback when pressing it . This seems to be a common complaint .
• 145 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) Had previously owned a Kodak V1003 , but this camera is 3 times the camera that one was . Great pictures , easy editing , great software , both LCD and veiw finder , and small size . Would definately recommend it to anyone looking for a good little camera .
• 153 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I bought this camera a year ago for my daughter for Christmas . She absolutely loves it . The picture quality is fantastic . Her pictures are all taken on auto mode . The zoom is phenominal . She was sitting at Yankee Stadium on the 3rd base line , outfield , I was sitting on the first base line , outfield . She managed to find me and snapped a shot . It was clear and sharp . I like her camera so much , I bought one this year for myself . Canon has discontinued this model , so I grabbed it when I found it . Their upgrade to this model does not have a viewfinder ( like so many other camers ) . Without a viewfinder , I can't see the screen in bright sunlight or at the beach , etc . I have snapped many a picture guessing . The sd890is lightweight and easy to carry , battery life is fantastic . I have always had Olympus cameras , so I had to get used to the menu and controls , I am still learning , but I love this camera . Pros : Shutter speed , image quality , amazing zoom , fast power on , + + + Cons : None
• 155 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) After ordering the camera and availability was there when ordered , and expecting delivery from the source you recommended , the source then said it was back orderedl . Then the price went up and I was not impressed with the company because of their scam of increasing the price and the camera not being available for purchase . I will never use this source again when Amazon recommended . I ordered it from another on-line company , it was not back ordered and ended up being less money and deliver excellent . I hope you have creditied my account with the amount charged to my credit card . I had purchased this camera back in April of last year but dropped the camera and it then didn't work any longer . I plan to send it back to Canon for perhaps a repair . But I liked the camera so much I had tried to order another one just like but it all failed . Think you should check on the source you recommended for my second purchase of this camera .
• 157 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I really like this camera . It is small enough to stick in your pocket , but the pictures have turned out great ! I even accidentally left it outside in the rain one night , but the camera worked fine the next day . I would definitely recommend this camera .
• 159 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I always have this camera on me . This small camera has all the quality and capability I need in a point and shoot I love this camera . I bought it just after returning from a trip thinking only if I had a point and shoot in my purse for those up close candid pictures . A couple of months later I was in New York taking photos , on the day I spent with family and I decided not to use my 1ds M3 just the p & S , I was able to take some amazing photos .
• 162 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) The camera is a small compact camera . I like it because if you shake just a little when you take the picture it does not come up blurred like some cameras . It is taking me a little while to figure out how to operate the camera . Overall it takes great pictures.Out of all the camera I had I like this one the best .
• 164 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) This is an excellent product . This is much better than other Canon models . The grip is not so good but we got used to it . The picture quality is very good . I love the picture modes . Awesome . Picture mode selection using jog dial is not user friendly . Look is very stylish and not like other cheap canon digicams . Finally , we love it .
• 166 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I have taken many indoor shots and was able to review them without any problems . When outside the lcd screen would not work . It was comletely dark . I took some pictures using the optical viewfinder but could not review them . When I came indoors I was going to read the owners manual but when I reviewed the pics the Lcd was working . It turns out that if I was wearing my polaroid sunglasses the screen looked completely dark . That's the only trouble I have with this camera . I have had this camera for three months now .
• 169 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I purchased this camera to replace a 4 year old 7.2MP Sony Cybershot . The Sony was a very good camera except for one drawback . It has a hard time taking night time shots . They tended to come out blurry due to the long exposure and no image stabilization . The Canon PowerShot takes great pictures in low light . It has the image stabilization and very easy way to change shutter speed to optimize the picture . The one negative issue is menu access . Reviewing photos on the camera is not very intuitive . I recommend the Powershot for anyone looking for a basic point and shoot camera .
• 176 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I just purchased and love this camera - easy to use , great pictures , great interfacing with both my home Mac Os and my work Windows vista . Just buy a larger memory card right away it comes with a very small card . Small light and easy ! ! Thanks Canon ! ! !
• 178 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) This Canon PowerShot is everything it claims to be . Perfect size , quality photos , long lasting battery life , and easy to use . It's the best camera I've owned for a long time for this type of money . Great buy and I highly recommend !
• 180 4  Canon Powershot SD890 IS 10MP Digital ELPH Camera - Best Selling Super-Savings Bundle I am pleased with the Canon Elph camera . It is small and fits comfortably in my pocket and in my hand . My photos are clearer than those my son and husband can take with their Canon cameras . One problem with the camera is that it is complicated to use . I had some trouble figuring out how to get it from display mode to photo mode . The Camera User Guide is not clear . It isn't conducive to reading from cover to cover , and often the index will refer one to several different places in the book . On the whole , I am very pleased with the camera , and I am sure that with use I will learn to use its many features .
• 181 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) So far , I am very happy with the camera excpet for its look . It is very easy to operate and takes excellent photos .
• 183 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) These little Canons just get better and better , and I find myself leaving the big SLR at home much of the time , because this one fills most needs . The lenses are pro quality , which is what makes the difference between the powershot cameras and cheaper pocket cameras . I have a few quibbles about images taken in low light , but the pictures are still surprisingly good at high ISO . Facial recognition works very well .
• 191 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) Bought this for my trip to Puerto Rico , didn't want to carry my good camera and all the lenses . Good for quick shots on the run . Lacks good detail telephoto but for the price very good camera . Video and sound was good , should have used it more than I did . Very pleased overall .


• 009 4  I was looking for another Canon camera to replace my SD700IS and couldn't find anything with comparable optics in that model . I found out about the new SD890IS but couldn't find anyone who had it available online or in a retail store within 120 miles of me . Google pointed me to Amazon who I would not have thought of for buying a camera , and not only did they have it in stock , but for less than the cost of gas , plus not having to waste a day traveling , I had the camera within 24 hours . It was also $50 cheaper than the online sites who had it on back order . I'm very pleased with the camera which has all the features of my old one , plus 5X optical and 10MP which is an upgrade from the 4X & 6MP of the SD700IS . Both Macro and Telephoto images are very impressive for a camera small enough to be constantly carried around with me on my belt . It has a large enough selections of modes to handle most situations . I also like it's movie capabilities . At a commencement exercise a couple of weeks ago I was able to get some surprisingly decent pictures under the circumstances without using a flash , because I was able to use a very high ISO and could match the type of available indoor lighting . This compact camera has a lot of capabilities .
• 078 4  I got a great deal on this camera and it takes awesome pictures . I have owned other Cannon cameras but this one is the best . The zoom works great , I can zoom in very close on the dogs and the kids when they are far away . The pictures come out crisp and clear . I would definetely recommend this camera .
• 086 4  The Canon Powershot SD890IS is a tiny camera , but a very powerful one . It makes wonderfully clear photos with little effort . It makes superb pictures with the Macro setting . Telephoto shots are good and clear , thanks to the great Image Stabilization . I even get really good images of moving vehicles , thanks to the Motion Detection . I charged the battery when I got it , and it is still going strong after I have taken at least a hundred photos . The SD890IS is a fine camera . I love it !
• 136 4  After taking a few hundred pics over the last few months I am very happy with the camera . The software is another issue , but the camera works great . Excellent battery life , great stable pics . I upgraded the memory and got a case for it
• 184 4  These little Canons just get better and better , and I find myself leaving the big SLR at home much of the time , because this one fills most needs . The lenses are pro quality , which is what makes the difference between the powershot cameras and cheaper pocket cameras . I have a few quibbles about images taken in low light , but the pictures are still surprisingly good at high ISO . Facial recognition works very well .


• 013 4  I needed a new camera , and using the info on Canon's website , I decided between the 890IS and the 720IS . Because this camera wasn't yet available , I went to Walmart and bought the 720 . It was a huge waste of money and time . It sucked power out of the batteries like no other camera I've used . After reading a few reviews on Amazon and other camera websites , I took the plunge and paid $349.99 for it . It went down to about $306 within the first 30 days of purchase , and Amazon refunded me the difference from the $349.99 . This camera takes EXCELLENT photos ! There is a bit of a learning curve , but the book is very helpful . The 5X zoom is great , and the macro is superb . I bought the high-power flash to accompany it , and I feel like I'm set for any situation . The image stabilization is also fantastic . I took photos of a train moving south while we drove north and still got great pics . You know how hard it is with kids sometimes , but this camera captures them well . People have complained a bit about the on / off button , but it's just a matter of getting used to . The camera is really small , but packed with power . I still have to explore some of the other features , but thus far , it's definitely worth every penny . You won't be disappointed !
• 004 4  This is the 5th Canon I've owned . I generally love their overall quality and function . I agree with most of the rave reviews about this camera , but I have TWO IMPORTANT CAVEATS that don't seem to appear . 1st : The orientation of the LCD polarization on the screen is such that when using the camera with polarized sunglasses , you can't see an image on the LCD ( in the standard , horizontal position ) . For every other LCD camera I've used the screen is 100% viewable with polarized sunglasses . The blanking out of the screen only occurs when you rotate the camera 90 degrees ( to the vertical orientation ) . 2nd : There is CONSIDERABLE Barrel distortion when using this long 5x optical zoom lens in the standard mode . Please note : I've contacted Canon Customer Service and they say both issues are not fixable and expected given the design of the camera ( UGH ! )
• 189 4  When our old Canon digital camera was dropped and was damaged , we had to find a replacement as we nursed the dying camera along as we did our research . We had been very happy with our old Canon , so we decided to give Canon another try . We had several criteria when looking for a camera and they were : - It had to be portable as this was the camera we would be toting around to take candid family photos - It had to have a TTL view finder along with a LCD panel . I come from the old school where you didn't hold the camera away and use the LCD panel , but looked through a viewfinder . I've always felt that that gave you steadier shots . I also think it preserves battery life . Plus , I'm getting at that age where I have to move things further from my eyes to be able to see them . Camera with TTL viewfinders are a dying breed . - we wanted a wider angle lens , but would compromise for a decent optical zoom PROS : It's size makes it very portable and it's easy to use . I take a lot of photos without the flash and it does fairly well in this mode . CONS : It's size makes managing it a little challenging for small hands . It also doesn't always balance out exposure well when using the flash , thus leaving photos somewhat blown-out in places . On the whole , we're very happy with this Canon and would most likely buy a new one in the future .


• 016 4  I bought this camera June 11 , 2009 . I have had owned several Canon camera and have been satisfied until now . Within 5 weeks of purchasing this camera , the lens stuck in the open position . A simple search for , Canon SD1000 Lens Error , will provide over 10,000 hits . Canon will charge over $100 to fix and Amazon is not interested in providing a refund . It appears that Canon is now using plastic gears for the lens movement which has greatly diminished the overall quality of the camera .
• 113 4  I bought my Canon SD980IS on 15 January 2010 , recieved it on the 23 January 2010 and within 1 week and 6 photos later its no longer functioning with an Memory Card Error message . Since I'm currently out of the country on a work assignment , they won't allow me to have an authorized canon service center in London repair it even though its an apparent known design defect . The only suggestion I can give is don't buy any Canon product as they don't stand behind their cameras


• 021 4  I have been using this camera for about 4 months . This is the 4th ( digital ) Canon I have purchased , preceded by a rebel and two elph models for family members . The two features that led me to select this are the 5x zoom and the viewfinder . I don't find the viewfinder to be particularly accurate for framing the picture . On the other hand , I don't find the screen to be a particularly accurate rendering of colors or focus . You usually don't have time to fiddle back and forth , after fiddling with the other scene , flash , etc . Go with one and just keep taking pics until you find the balance and focus you like . It's not like you are wasting film . There are two things that really annoy me about this camera and prevented me from giving it 5 stars . One is the long delay between pushing the button and actually taking the picture . For example , a child or animal will probably move before the camera actually takes the shot , unless they are asleep or focused on something else . Part of it is red eye reduction , but even when you turn off flash , it is still way too long . Kind of like make an appointment to snap the shutter . The other frustration is the outer ring on the navigation control ( not the top wheel , the one that changes scene or selects flash ) . I find I have to spin that thing around a lot before it actually changes the selection and then it may change by 1 , 2 or even three options . So you are spinning the stupid wheel back and forth back and forth just to - - say - - turn off the flash so the cat won't turn it's head while you are waiting for the camera to actually take the picture . Cat gets up and leaves . So you need to make those changes in advance before you even start framing . And that means you need to learn the camera quirks so you know it's limits in advance . The general setting minus flash is good for most pics . The night and indoor options are pretty good as well , minus flash . The flash is what you would expect , pretty short distance , so it is nice that the camera can still take many pictures without it , given adequate ambient light . There is substantial barrel distortion at 5x , but I expect that with a camera this small . With the good resolution , cropping is an option . It does have a rather odd algorithm for selecting what it wants to focus on when people are not the subject or there are a lot of other subjects around . It seems to want to find something in the foreground - anything , instead of using the obvious high contrast horizon . An old fashioned infinity setting would be nice then you could use the older canon feature of using one area to represent light , contrast balance and then changing the view to something else . When it doesn't find a match in those little boxes , it isn't happy . My camera makes some really weird almost grinding sounds and the lens spends a lot of time trying to find focus when I am in the 4 to 5x range . Makes the same sound when I turn it off , too . Not sure if that is normal . Again , the time to set up the shot and actually take the shot is too long for a point and shoot camera . More like shoot and point , if you get my drift . In that respect , I like the SD600 more . Nice camera , generally a decent balance of features , function and the physical constraints of the design . I guess I just expected more from Canon .
• 001 4  Pros : image quality , shutter speed , amazing zoom , fast power on , lots of advanced features , etc . etc . The technical specs , and performance of this camera far exceeded any expectations that I could have expected from a pocket-sized camera . Cons ( All minor ) : 1 ) Charging requires the removal of the battery from the camera , and it being inserted into a separate battery charger . I'm accustomed to my old sony camera , where it charges in it's own cradle . 2 ) The power button itself requires some precision to activate . It's not difficult , or annoying to use , but again , I'm comparing it to my older sony camera , where it was a quick , simple flip . 3 ) The menuing system can be somewhat daunting to a new or novice user . Depending what mode your camera is in will change what menu options you're presented with . Using the camera & & reading the manual will help with the familiarity process . 4 ) The spin dial ( or whatever it's called ) . I have yet to see what benefit this dial has over the conventional directional pad . It's almost like a double-edged sword . On the one hand , it's quite helpful when you want to quickly flip through photos you've taken on the camera . On the other hand , it becomes challenging when trying to change scenes in scene mode , or when changing functions in the manual mode . Overall , I love this camera . I bought it just before going on vacation , and was continually amazed by the quality of the photos and shutter speed performance throughout the trip . While traveling on a tour bus , I was able to take crystal clear photos of the countryside landscape , while the bus was traveling at about 60mph .
• 005 4  Another great Canon Camera Pros - * 5x Zoom gives you a closer shot than a typical point and shoot * Control dial is similar to iPod touch wheel * Selection modes arranged better ( Auto , Manual , SCN , Video ) . The Playback is separate and easier to access * Start up time immediate * Little lag between shots * Optical viewfinder Cons - * Shape of camera can make it hard to hold one handed * Metal finish has a few scuffs already from only a weeks use * Somewhat Pricey I personally think it's a great camera for a basic traveler / camera buff who wants just a little more than a basic point and shoot . I needed it now , but it probably would have been wise to wait a few months for the price to come down .
• 006 4  My family has purchased , over the years , several versions of this camera starting the first Elph version about five years ago . I have a Canon XT also and multiple lenses and do a lot of amateur photography . We have been really happy with our Canon equipment . It's not as flashy with all the bells and whistles of some of the other manufacturers but the quality is good and the firm reliable . We were going to Italy and France for two weeks and I didn't want to lug around all the XT lenses . We were determined to both carry laptops but NOT check luggage and so really needed to minimize the camera equipment . We would be on planes , trains , buses and partly on foot ( we stayed three nights in Careno , Italy , a pedestrian only village in Lake Como ) . I searched through the various Elphs and picked this one for the 5x zoom and image stabilization features . We carried along the camera's USB cord to download photos to the laptop , an extra battery and the battery charger and that was it . Oh , a little plug adapter for European wall plugs ( the battery charger works in Europe so you don't need a converter , just the wall adapter ) . The setup is much like earlier Elphs so the learning curve was easy . I didn't discover until quite late that there was a wide-angle option on the camera and wished I had realized that earlier . We took almost 1,000 photos with in on the trip . The quality of the photos is great , and the ability to slip the camera into a pocket such a plus . We'll be carrying this little baby along on other trips and I'll save the big one for stationary visits .
• 012 4  I purchased the Canon SD890IS about a month ago , after my Olympus Stylist 400 was stolen . I read many reviews , but I have had a Canon 35mm camera for years , and know its reputation . This camera does not disappoint . I find it takes great pictures , and so far the image stabilization feature has given me excellent and sharp pictures , even at low light levels . The camera has many more features than I will ever use , but I particularly like the large screen and the optical viewfinder . If I were to offer any criticism , I would like to see the instruction manual be enlarged ( it is 230 pages ) with more instructions on how to use the advanced features . Nicely built , small size , and the battery really lasts . The 5X optical zoom is a great feature .
• 015 4  While I have read of some people's problems with the unusual shape of the on-off button , that wasn't my problem . After 2 or three shots and struggling to get the button to work , it just didn't . The images I were able with the camera were amazingly good - good color balance and detail . But the flimsy on off-switch ? Amazon was great and accepted the return no questions asked . Even paid for the postage . Maybe I just got a dud , but I didn't want to make the same mistake again and am getting a different camera instead .
• 017 4  This is the 4th Canon I have owned and my 3rd Elph . . . Let me start by saying nothing can replace my SD 700 which I lost . . . 4x optical zoom , buttons were all in a good location , compact camera and LIGHT ! ! If they made the same camera with more mega pixels I would buy it in a second ( even though the 6.3MP took very crisp pictures ) I purchased the SD 1100 and returned it 2 days later . . . I hated it . Zoom was awful pictures came out awful . I replaced it with a SD850 OK camera . Much heavier than the SD700 , same zoom , buttons not as convenient , very good picture quality . . . basically as close to the SD 700 as you can get with all the Elphs that are out there . Has an additional feature that lets you turn light specs ( such as Christmas lights into stars and hearts ) After 2 months I saw the SD 890 and had to have it . . . Pros : Camera is much lighter Zoom is AMAZING ! ! I do like the review button they put on the camera Cons : The placement of the buttons suck . It is hard to turn the camera on I don't like were the wheel is places Body is larger than SD 700 All in all any of the above mentioned Elphs are GREAT . They take pictures a lot faster than any other camera . There is hardly any delay . The pictures are crisp and the colors are vibrant . I have only had the 890 for a few days and I am hoping it will live up to the SD 700 standards .
• 018 4  This PowerShot SD890IS is fantastic ! I took several pictures while we were driving on the high way at 75 MPH , and the pictures turned out to be fine , just like I took them when I was standing on the ground . Also it offers several special modes which are very useful . I can't imagine that it could take clear pictures of firework and sunset ! I bought a SD600 before , that one couldn't take pictures of firework at all . But SD890IS is great ! All most like a professional camera ! One disadvantage is that the battery runs out very fast , I have to recharge it everyday . And if I choose the largest size of the photos , the files are too big and fill up the memory card very soon . I had to change the picture size to M2 .
• 019 4  I bought this camera to take on a trip to China . It was great . The zoom goes to 20x and the motion stabilization means that the pictures are very clear - no blurring due to a bouncing or moving hand . I took snaps in a theater w / o flash and they came out clear and bright . Auto focus processing is about .5 secs . Image storage processing can take about 3 to 5 secs . The battery is good for about 250 pictures . I didn't test for movie duration . I'm very pleased with this camera . My girlfriend bought the SD750 and she is jealous of the pictures my camera takes .
• 020 4  I have the 550 also , but this new 890is is simply the best . It is a true 5x optical that is really amazing . The movie mode is also the best , there is no need to have a video camera as it is so good !
• 024 4  I was really impressed with the photos I look with this camera . The image stabilization works really well and the presets are worth using . I have a two year old so the size is nice and easy to use . My first impression of the camera itself was average . It seemed like the housing was not the same quality as my previous canon and the on off button was very difficult to use . But after only 45 days of owning it ( using it maybe a handful of times ) the lens has stuck open and extended ! Lens error ! I have since heard this is a common problem . . . well now I wait for amazons return department . I think I would get a different camera this next time .
• 025 4  Pros : Bright LCD , Lightweight / Portable , Durable , Quick startup time Cons : Poor image quality , Poor Low-Light Performance , Blurry indoor pictures , Bad auto modes Almost impossible to take a good indoors shot . This camera could use firmware updates like nobody's business . The lens is good for this type of camera , but the camera is simply trying to zig when it should zag in almost all modes when indoors . I used this camera to take what I thought should have been slam dunk easy two-shots at a jiu-jitsu seminar . In auto-mode the camera was always choosing the wrong iso . Combine that with shutter lag and most pics were blurry and not what I wanted . Given I own canon 20d and 5d SLRs , I thought I'd set my expectations sufficiently low with a point and shoot . Unlike every other canons I've owned and worked with , this one is a loser . Yes , I can coax reasonable pictures if I use the non-auto modes and force the iso settings to be something appropriate , but for something which should be able to take a good pic of grandma when you flip it on , it misses the mark . As of 2 / 2 / 2009 , canon doesn't list firmware updates , so I'm stuck with this thing being near uselesss indoors for the time being .
• 026 4  In general I love this camera , however I will send it back and get another model . The on / off switch is a little piece of plastic that is flush with the camera body . I have been using my fingernail to push it . Obviously , it will break , crack , or just be pushed in where it is no longer flush with the body . . . . . Yes , it's the worst on / off switch I've ever seen on what is otherwise a wonderful camera . Canon will have many of these sent in for repair sometime in the future , so they should be prepared . . . thank you for the opportunity write this review . Bruce
• 029 4  A week before leaving for a once in a lifetime trip around the world with National Geographic , my pocket size point and shoot camera broke . I purchased a replacement on amazon immedialy ( during rush season , Christmas ) . The seller contacted me to inform me the camera was not in stock but recommended this camera and said it could be shipped out next day at no extra cost ! Without having much choice due to time constraints I took the recommendation . I am so grateful for the recommendation as the camera was easy to use and took the most beautiful pictures . This camera was only used as a pocket camera to my SLR but I ended up using it even more than my SLR as I was much more comfortable with the ease of shooting , the zoom as well as the quality of pictures . I took over 2500 pictures with this camera and I can honestly say that they all look like a professional photographers work ! I really owe the supplier much thanks for recommending this camera in place of my original requested order ! I sent the supplier a link to all my wonderful pictures . This made my trip of a lifetime something I shall never forget !
• 032 4  I have a 20D as well , but i like to keep a pocket camra for quick and easy use . I upgraded from a 3.2mp Olympus . Within 10 seconds of taking this baby out of the box , i knew i had a winner ! The start up time is great , image quality is superb , and the video quality is jaw-dropping amazing ! I was torn between this unit , and the 770 i think ? The different being the other one had the 3 screen i really really wanted , but lacked zoom . This unit has a slightly smaller screen but the zoom really makes up for it . Id have hated myself if i was limited to a 3x optical and no digital zoom . Anyhow , amazing product . . . buy it !
• 037 4  One of the most versatile point-and-shoots on the market . It has a handful of modes to play around with ( the color swap is my personal favorite ) . Very nice , clean looking finish . Its compact , yet for its size , it doesn't feel flimsy at all . Its a bit heavier than it looks , which is better for maintaining a steady hand while shooting . However this really isn't an issue with this camera since it has image stabilization , a must for Starbucks fanatics . It also comes with the tried , tested , and true optical view-finder , handy when in a battery pinch . The shutter speed is fine , hardly any delay at all . Once you turn it on , you'll never miss a moment . The main appeal of this camera however is its 5X zoom function . Of course it is still a compact point-and-shoot , but the function works better than expected from a camera of this price range , i.e . crisp zoom shots , although occasionally a bit blurry at max . Well , I don't mean to cheapen it , it really provides some amazing results . On a side note , for some reason I can't help but feel a bit more macho every time I zoom in to take a shot and my lens protrudes more than any other camera around . . . I don't know why . The only major flaw this camera has , which is far from fatal , is its generic looking / feeling on / off button . Yes , this minor imperfection still deserves its own paragraph and a star as well . First of all , for a button that holds such great importance , it is quite illusive . It took me fifteen seconds to find it , and once I did , I sort of wish I hadn't . Its made of cheap plastic that illuminates a hideous green when powered on . It really stands out as the only blemish on this fine piece of technology . Interesting choice for Canon to do such a thing on a camera this high up in their point-and-shoot ranks . Maybe they should have included some sort of stylus type thingy for us to poke around with . Sometimes I fear that I won't be able to turn the camera on in time for that classic shot , and that when I do manage to maneuver my pinky just right , I might not be able to ever power it off again . But hey , I might not have to since taking pictures with this camera is an experience indeed . Disregard that last paragraph . My girlfriend says I just have fat fingers .
• 040 4  I've only had this camera for a couple weeks , but I love it . It replaces a Fuji , which I admit was smaller and had a couple features that I would have liked - - auto panorama for one . The Fuji doesn't have a view finder . Since most of my photography is outside , in the sun , and I always wear sunglasses , not having a viewfinder was a deal breaker . No more squinting ; no more waving the camera at arms length and hoping to keep the scene in view . I hope my husband enjoys the Fuji . The controls are pretty intuitive - - I don't have to constantly refer back to the instructions to find what I want . Yes , the on / off button is a little strange , but once I realized that pushing with my fingernail crosswise on the button worked , I was fine with it . The picture quality is fine and it isn't hard on batteries .
• 042 4  I had Canon SD450 ( 5.1 Mega Pixel ) camera earlier and it was getting old . So I was looking for replacement for a reasonable price . I think SD890IS is good find for 10Meg Pixel and 5X optical zoom . On our recent California and Nevada trip I used this camera for all time . In Disneyland it captured motion perfectly in background which I had issue in my old Canon camera . I am impress with photo click in night mode in LV . It was fun to carry to camera in your pocket . I will recommend anyone to buy big size SD card so that you can click / capture video for 3 - 4 days without any problem Pros : 1 ) Small size 2 ) Long bettery life 3 ) Faster clicking compare to my earlier canon camera 4 ) Motion capturing 5 ) High resolution 6 ) 2.5 inch LCD viewfinder . 7 ) 5X optical zoom . I had 3X in old one . More is better in this case but large may increase the weight . So I think 5X is good enough to take indoor and outdoor pictures for any roadtrip . 8 ) Canon . Why because most of the people wherever we visted in CA and NV they were using Canon . I did not had to educate them on how to operate this camera . Its easy right . Cons : 1 ) I had hard time clicking ON and OFF this camera . May be they go to make little soft button for ON / OFF switch 2 ) This camera is little wider and bigger then old one . I thought as technology grows they should make slim cameras . 3 ) No touchscreen on LCD . I think Canon should have one of this feature like SONY or others are making it . Overall I found this camera is flawless for such low price . I think its reasonable under this market condition when you can buy camera for less then 200 bucks . Good luck everyone for your shopping .
• 045 4  I love this camera . . . when it works ! It is absolutely fantastic in pristine situations . The second week I had it we went to the beach . It took about 10 photos before the lens got stuck out-permanently ! After my vacation ( with no photos ) Canon cheerfully replaced my camera with Costco's assistance ( 3 weeks ) The new replacement camera is now 10 months old and unfortunately I took it into a dusty situation , not unusual in Texas summers . This time it took about 5 photos before the lens got stuck out-permanentlyly ! Once again no vacation photos ! This E18 stuck lens problem is VERY common according to several internet sites which cheerfully offer home remedies . Those remedies do work to get the lens shut but each time left me with a blurry lens . I sure hope that Canon will help . . . but according to the web sites they do not have a good customer service reputation .
• 049 4  I continue to be amazed at how much camera is being put into how small a package these days . This one replaces a Canon from about four years ago . It cost less than the old one , is smaller and lighter , and has better zoom and resolution . The few pictures I've taken so far are beautiful . I don't like the control wheel on the back ; it seems loose , flimsy , and on the verge of falling off . And the on / off button does indeed seem to require more of a fingernail than a fingertip to operate .
• 053 4  This is a great camera . Just bought it a week ago , took it to Hawaii and found out what great pictures it takes . The photos have good color , clarity , saturation and look very natural . I only had to tweak a couple of pictures with the included software which is very good as well . The night snapshots worked very well as long as you don't zoom in . Probably the most surprising feature was the video ( movie ) mode . All the movies I took turned out extremely well for a point & shoot camera . Even some night time shots at the Luau of a fire dancer where almost all the lights were off was good . Not as good as a dedicated video camera , but for having to carry only one camera - it was more than acceptable . Overall I love it - would recommend to anyone . Pros : Small , easy point and shoot , start up time about 1.5 - 2 sec . Shot to shot about 2 sec with settings about middle for picture quality . Video really works well . Battery lasted almost 5 days ( about 250 pics and 15 1 - 3 min videos ) . Nice sized LCD and many manual features which I didn't use many of except for night snapshot . 5x optical zoom - larger than most in this class . Cons : Have to take battery out of camera to charge . Wish shot to shot time was a little faster , but is acceptable .
• 063 4  This is a fantastic camera , as I would expect from Canon . There is now a new model of this camera ( SD970 ) , but I like the SD890 better because the buttons on the back panel are easier to use . Also the SD890 is a far better value than the SD970 . $150 + for 12 megapixels vs . 10 megapixels is NOT worth it . Anyone using this camera mainly for snap shots will not see a difference between 12 megapixel and 10 megapixel photos because 10 is already really great quality . Picture quality is very crisp on any mode ( auto or manual ) . I've taken lots of action shots both in daylight and night time on auto mode and I never get blurry pictures . If you compare with a Nikon coolpix , you will get blurry action shots on auto mode . So if you want a point and shoot camera that will get every shot with no fuss , then this is the camera for you . It's also got a lot of advanced features and I do find myself tinkering around in the manual modes . Camera is fairly light weight and the 5x optical zoom is fantastic . Digital zoom is amazing for a camera this size and price point . I also like that this has an optical view finder for times when you want to save the battery or if you just like to use this feature . But battery life is very long ( I've taken pictures all afternoon and then all evening until 2am and the battery didn't even go into the low zone ) . Takes 2 hours or less to fully recharge the battery and the charger is very portable / light weight . I did buy a spare battery from a generic brand ( just make sure that you match the specs of the canon battery instead of getting a generic with less juice ) . Here are the only CONS that I see with this camera : - Many reviewers have noted this , so I must repeat that the power on / off button is a bit difficult to finess if you don't have nails or nimble fingers ( ie , probably not the best for a man ) . I don't have an issue with it , but if you think that you might , then all the other canon models have the traditional power button on the top of the camera . Personally , a slightly difficult power button is a small trade off for the perks of this camera and how superior it is to others in the same price point . - Small size and rounded edge is a bit hard for a man to handle comfortably without needing to be conscious of where his fingers are ( not over flash , etc . ) - Can't see LCD screen when wearing polarized sunglasses ; however , there is an optical view finder . I've taken pics all summer with this camera , all the while wearing polarized sunglasses , and I haven't found this to be a hassle , but you might . - In general , Canon's menus and features are not the most intuitive . I've had 2 previous canon digital cameras so I'm familiar with the layout and workings of it . Manual is decent at walking you through what the icons mean and how to adjust things . But if you are a digital camera novice or want something very straight-forward and intuitive , then don't get a Canon . Look for a less expensive camera from Nikon - you will sacrifice a bit on picture quality , but the menus will be more user friendly .
• 067 4  I recently had to upgrade from my Canon Powershot SD550 7.1MP Digital Elph Camera with 3x Optical Zoom ( Beige ) after subjecting it to more abuse than any electronic device should be expected to survive . ( Amazingly , it was only the flash that failed after I dropped the camera on a hard floor for the Nth time ; everything else on the camera continued to work just fine . ) I did call Canon to see if repair was a possibility . Although they would repair it , it would cost me at least a hundred bucks , and when I remarked that that was nearly the price of a new one , they informed me that I could use their customer loyalty program , in which you trade in your old camera for a new model at a price much lower than the same model is sold at on Amazon ( I got the 890IS for $150 ) . These are factory refurbished cameras , from returns or mis-orders , but I've always had good experiences buying factory refurbished computers and thought it was worth a shot . The new camera arrived by FedEx 2 - day delivery - - just as quick as Amazon Prime - - and included a prepaid label for me to ship back the broken 550 . So I was never without a camera , which was great , since this all unfolded the day my daughter was born . The 890 did arrive with an absurdly tiny SD card but I was able just to use the card I'd had in my 550 , fortunately . The 890 IS has a nearly unchanged interface from the 550 , which is good because the interface on these Canon cameras is very intuitive and easy to use . The one major change is this : on the 550 , there was a dial to turn to select auto mode , manual mode , camera mode , or photo playback . On the 890 , the photo playback feature has been removed from that dial , and is now toggled via a separate button on the back of the camera . The advantage to this change is that you don't lose any settings you may have set up in manual mode if you want to review your photos , which is very nice . It took me a while to figure out that if the camera is powered off , you can press and hold the playback button for a few seconds and it'll just power on the screen without extending the barrel , so you can review shots quietly . Another noticeable improvement over the 550 is the warmup time - - it's incredibly quick , ready for action as soon as you've turned it on and positioned it to shoot . All in all , the 890 is just another in a long line of Canon's fantastic little cameras - - very small , easy to use , producing crisp , beautiful images , allowing the user a decent amount of control over features like flash , focus , and continuous shuttering . It's hard to imagine anyone but a professional photographer needing something more capable .
• 068 4  I had a Sony Cybershot , which I liked a lot . . . it had some years with me , so it was time for a change . By suggestion of some friends I got into Canon . . . and in terms of value for money , this is the best model . Pictures are cristal clear , 5X zoom , and the Image Stabilizer works great , the whole feeling of a ' real camera ' , which it is . I recommend to get at least a 4GB SD memory with this one , pics at highest resolution ( 10 Mpxls ) are quite heavy in memory . . . but they worth it .
• 070 4  This has been a great throw in your purse kind of camera . We bought it because my husband was traveling to the Philippines and didn't want to lug around our Canon S2 IS ( which is a fabulous camera . . . but it's big and heavy ) . We've loved our big Canon Powershot so decided after a ton of research to keep with Canon knowing the quality wouldn't be as good but that my husband could keep it in his pocket or I could throw it in my purse . It works great . Takes great pictures . Lots of people complain about the on / off button which is kinda weak but is not really such a big deal . I turn the camera on and off with my fingernail and I'm careful with it since people have complained about some fatal error that I certainly don't want . I would definitely recommend buying a carrying case so the screen ( and camera in general ) doesn't get messed up . It's a great camera though . Would highly recommend it .
• 075 4  Very cool and sleek , easy to use . Takes great pictures . Good for beginners and advanced users alike . Be sure to get a class 6 SDHC card for it . Optical zoom with image stabilization works very well . Only drawback is the battery door is located right where you thumb goes so if your not careful you can open it by accident when you don't mean to .
• 083 4  Seems like canon has switched from making digital cameras to making disposable cameras . . . the camera in general feels very lightweight and cheap . After 6 months and no falls , no use in high wind or rain , etc . . . the bottom of the shell had separated , the camera autofocus was completely shot , and I received repeated lens error messages . It was rejected for a warranty repair with no reason given , though I'd provided full documentation . After reading several reviews of different cameras I wonder if Canon has ever done a repair that WAS covered by warranty . This was my 4th , and last , Canon camera . After this one broke I went back to my older Canon Elph and was shocked at how much sturdier my old camera felt . Yes , it has lots of great features and takes good pictures most of the time , but that doesn't make up for terrible customer service and poor quality . Buy with caution .
• 084 4  I received the camera on time and most excited thing is it's working wonderfully . The 5X optical zoom fearure is great to capture objects far away from you , which I didn't have that luxury with some of my previous cameras . I'm very happy with the product and hope that it will last long .
• 088 4  I researched all the Canon camera models and most of them have 3x zoom or above . So I wanted to try something different and bought SD 890 with 5X zoom to see if there are a difference . I trusted the consumer reviews posted for this camera and have great expectation for it , but the camera died on me after my trip to Australia and Los Angeles . The lens won't retract and it keeps making screechy weird noises when I turn it on . My SD 890 basically died on me and I can't use it any more because the lens no longer retract or work . Another thing to keep in mind is the curveness of the camera on the right hand side . It is hard to hold and you could easily drop it .
• 093 4  This camera turns out good pictures with the 5x optical zoom and 10 mps . I bought it for those reasons and it was affordable for the quality of pictures it can take . However , the power button is very hard to push ( I have slender fingers and it is still hard for me . ) I also dislike the round toggle button . It is a rotary device used to scroll through menus . It is hard to use since when you turn it , it stops on random places . I had the sd750 before and liked the actual body sooooo much better . But since I wanted more mps and better zoom without paying a ton , this camera fit the bill . I wish they had given us those great benefits without annoying features since I know they have made great camera bodies before . After all is said and done , its not a very hard camera to use but Canon has done a better job on other models . Image stabilization is really great ! Low light shots are not turning out very good on auto mode .
• 096 4  Wonderful value product here . You get a lot of camera for the price you pay . Lots of features that are over and above the norm for the price range , like 5X optical zoom , LCD AND optical viewer ( getting both is rare ) , image stabilization , 10 megapixels . Most cameras in this price range will give you 3X , Only a screen viewer , no image stabilization , and about 7 mp . I don't particularly like the power button - very hard to reach . I suppose on the plus side its hard to accidentally turn it on while in your pocket . Navigating the menu options is a little cumbersome . There are up down left right buttons as well as a scroll wheel . You never seem to intuitively know which to do . So far the pictures have been great , but they have been your run of the mill people shots . Haven't tried anything special yet . Hope this helps .
• 098 4  I go with SLR and Digital SLR mostly ; however , I knew I needed a good medium range point and shoot camera for small trips . I cant complain much about the camera other than hard to press power on / off button and the small zoom control . Maybe its because of my big hands , but these two buttons are difficult for me to use . The pictures I was able to take were amazing . I'm glad I bought this as a secondary substitute for my Canon Digital SLR I have absolutely no regrets in buying this camera . I will look out for Canon's other point and shoot cameras in the past .
• 100 4  The SD890IS is my fourth Cannon digital . I am particularly pleased . I am testing it on a three week ski trip . Features such as Snow and Anti - Shake work better than expected . I have used the Continuous for recording fast moving skiing with very nice results . I have created several impressive Stitched mountain panorama . Only short fall is camera surface is very slick and hard to handle with cold fingers . A textured surface would be a big improvement . We are very happy that we again choose Canon . Bob
• 109 4  I was looking for a small camera that took video also for my vacation , and i found this one . It replaced my old Kodak DX4530 . It was great , i was able to carry it in my purse and it had all these great features . Since i went to the Grand Canyon i wanted to get some panaromics too , it has stich assist which worked out great . I really loved all the pictures and videos that i took , and no bulky video camera to carry around . I bought it 7 days before i went on vacation and i was worried that it wouldn't come in time because i didn't use express shipping , but Amazon got it here in 3 days .
• 110 4  After using a Powershot S50 for the last few years , I saw my step-sister's Elph when she came to visit . It was so much smaller , but the pictures also came out a lot better . So I decided that I needed to look into a new compact digital camera . Finally my S50 got stolen , so I had to find a new one . I spent a lot of time looking around at different options ( mostly focused on Canon ) . The other brands I looked at did not have the combination of greater than 4x optical zoom and a viewfinder ( for when it is too sunny to see the LCD ) . Also the other Canon models did not fit what I wanted . I needed a small camera that would easily fit in my pants pocket ( so I could have it with me almost all the time ) . I needed something with better than average optical zoom . I'm often wanting to take pictures of animals , waves , surfing , etc that require more than 3x optical zoom . As always the more megapixels the better . So after much searching , this was the obvious choice for the camera that I needed . I had found the camera at a number of shops in Peru while I had been traveling and looking at options . But when I came back to the US to make my purchase , I couldn't find the camera anywhere . I checked Circuit City , Best Buy , Walmart , Sam's , and many other local shops . They all had the typical 3x zoom standard models , but never the SD890IS . I had to travel the next day so there was no time for me to order online . I finally ended up driving an hour to Sam's Club in another city to get it . What a pain . Since getting the camera I have been nothing but pleased . We just took it to the Bahamas and took over 625 shots with it . I am so impressed with the Image Stabilizing ( IS ) feature . Many times I was moving ( on a boat or something ) or got bumped ( in a crowd ) right as the picture went off , but the pictures all came out just perfectly ! I didn't really consider this feature much when searching for cameras , but it has become one of my favorite things out this camera . The zoom is exactly what I needed . I was able to capture so many more great shots with it . Also the IS feature makes the digital zoom actually usable . My old S50 had to be on a tripod ( or rock ) to take a decent photo with the digital zoom . I was able to get some crazy pictures with the combo of these features . Things like the bar code numbers off of a soda can from someone across the park . I was even able to read them on the LCD of the camera . I couldn't have chosen a better camera . I wouldn't recommend it if all you do is take pictures of your friends / family in your house / dorm . But if you are going to be out on the ocean , in the woods , or anything else where some extra zoom is required and a ultra compact is needed , get it !
• 117 4  This little point-and-shoot camera went beyond my expectations ! I've had a couple of Canon Powershot cameras before and always been pleased , but this time I was looking for something with a little more zoom power . The 5x Optical Zoom on this pocket-size camera makes a BIG difference from my former 3x zooms ! Now , when I want to take a picture of that sailboat way out on the ocean with the sun setting behind it . . . you can actually see the sailboat in nice , crisp detail ! My pictures have come out fantastic with good clarity and color . Another feature I really appreciate about this camera is the viewfinder . A lot of the pocket-size cameras are now getting rid of the viewfinder feature as they enlarge the size of their screen . I have found that it is still a huge plus to have a viewfinder on those sunny days when your screen is whited out from the sun . Two negatives ( and neither are dealbreakers ) : 1 ) The camera has oddly rounded edges which makes it a little bit tippy if you are trying to do a hands-free 10 - second timer picture . It also makes the camera a little bit slippery to hang onto , so I always use the provided wrist strap . 2 ) The on / off button is tiny and inset , making it difficult to turn on and off . I have little fingers so it's not much of a problem for me , but I would imagine this could be a struggle for someone with large fingers ! Altogether , I highly recommend this camera . It is compact to fit in your pocket , takes great pictures with good zoom & color . Except for in that weird half-lit indoor lighting , the shutter speed is fast . What more to say ? I am VERY happy with my purchase and think this is a great camera for the price !
• 141 4  I'll let some of the other reviewers and professionals talk about the technical aspects of this camera because I never got that far . This is not to say that it's a bad product but there are some major issues , especially for right-handed people and that's why I'm sending mine back : The right side of the camera has a smooth rounded shape . It looks pretty nice but it's also the side that I grip and it makes the body much too think to get a good grip . It always feels like the camera is going to fall out of my hand . It also feels very different than many of the other compact / ultra-compact canon powershot cameras . I think that the body is made if plastic and it feels a little cheap . The power button is also different than most cameras and doesn't give good tactile feedback when pressing it . This seems to be a common complaint .
• 150 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) Bought a Cannon 1200 for my wife and was very impressed with the features and quality of the camera . I had an older Pentax WP that is getting pretty banged up so I bought the SD890 and have been completely satisfied . The macro feature is easy and very high quality .
• 154 4  I bought this camera a year ago for my daughter for Christmas . She absolutely loves it . The picture quality is fantastic . Her pictures are all taken on auto mode . The zoom is phenominal . She was sitting at Yankee Stadium on the 3rd base line , outfield , I was sitting on the first base line , outfield . She managed to find me and snapped a shot . It was clear and sharp . I like her camera so much , I bought one this year for myself . Canon has discontinued this model , so I grabbed it when I found it . Their upgrade to this model does not have a viewfinder ( like so many other camers ) . Without a viewfinder , I can't see the screen in bright sunlight or at the beach , etc . I have snapped many a picture guessing . The sd890is lightweight and easy to carry , battery life is fantastic . I have always had Olympus cameras , so I had to get used to the menu and controls , I am still learning , but I love this camera . Pros : Shutter speed , image quality , amazing zoom , fast power on , + + + Cons : None
• 160 4  I always have this camera on me . This small camera has all the quality and capability I need in a point and shoot I love this camera . I bought it just after returning from a trip thinking only if I had a point and shoot in my purse for those up close candid pictures . A couple of months later I was in New York taking photos , on the day I spent with family and I decided not to use my 1ds M3 just the p & S , I was able to take some amazing photos .
• 161 4  I tried out this camera as well as another Canon ( SX200 ) and a Panasonic Lumix SZ1 . These last two really are in another league from the sd890 . But I was so impressed with what the sd 890 can do for its size , and actually the colour in the automatic mode is what in my opinion set it apart . The colour is true and natural . The flash indoor shots are beautiful , with natural colour and good saturation . I wanted a camera that I could leave in automatic mode and not think about anything other than capturing a good shot . This camera lets me do that easily . When it was first introduced , it was expensive but is now available at a very good price because it's discontinued . For some reason some people really don't like the design , but I think it's very cool . It feels very good in your hand - very smooth with nothing jutting out . You soon get used to the on / off button and how to hold the camera so that it doesn't feel like it's going to slip out of your hand . Don't hesitate to check it out . It's a very , very nice little camera . ( By the way , I ended up purchasing the sd890 . I will do another review after I've had the camera for awhile . )
• 168 4  I purchased this for my friend . He had a sony camera before and liked it very much . I got this canon camera as a replacement for his lost sony camera and he is not satisfied with the picture quality and ease of use .
• 170 4  I purchased this camera to replace a 4 year old 7.2MP Sony Cybershot . The Sony was a very good camera except for one drawback . It has a hard time taking night time shots . They tended to come out blurry due to the long exposure and no image stabilization . The Canon PowerShot takes great pictures in low light . It has the image stabilization and very easy way to change shutter speed to optimize the picture . The one negative issue is menu access . Reviewing photos on the camera is not very intuitive . I recommend the Powershot for anyone looking for a basic point and shoot camera .
• 171 4  This is my first digital camera and it suits my needs just fine . I barely had to open the user guide to get things going . Has great picture quality , very easy to use . The download to computer function couldn't be easier . All you have to do is plug it in and unplug it when it is finished . The only drawback I can think of is the size of the controls . I have small hands for a man and I have to be careful when using the multiple buttons , wheels etc . I can't imagine a person with large hands having an easy time with this .
• 173 4  It was finally time to replace our older Kodak Easy-share camera and thought the Canon SD890 was a good choice . I jumped on a sale that Amazon had and received it for $169 shipped . After receiving it and trying it out for a weekend the only thing that my wife liked about it was its relatively small size , especially when compared to our older Kodak & the optical view finder . The major issues for us were ( 1 ) the LCD screen was EXTREMELY grainy ; ( 2 ) the controls were difficult to access ; ( 3 ) long lag time ( but the SD890 is not alone on this one ) ; and ( 4 ) it was very hard to hold onto to . My wife said it literally slipped out of her hands on several occasions . After all was said and done , it simply was not a camera for us and so we returned it Amazon . We are still looking for a camera to replace our Kodak Easy-share and the one thing we know is that it won't be the Canon SD980IS .
• 195 4  Hello All , I bought this camera on 7 / 22 / 09 . This is my first Camera . I would say , this camera is worth buying for 170 $ . I haven't seen any problem or drawback with this camera thus far . Camera clarity is good . Night time , the clarity is a bit dull , but , its Ok . I'm not aware of the settings perhaps ! . But , the Cam is really cool . 10 MP & 5 X Zoom for 170 $ is worth buying : ) I want to attach some snaps of it , duno , where and how to attach , i think , if i write a review , i can't attach a snap : )


• 023 4  This is one of the best cameras that I have ever laid my hands on . It is very simple to use and has a LOT of features that you can play with to create great creative images . I like the fact that it has an optical viewfinder . The optical viewfinder is very useful when you are outdoor and the sun is bright . It will be very hard to view ANY LCD screen in this condition . Because it has the optical viewfinder , the LCD screen is slightly smaller than most of its competitors ; it only has 2.5 compared to 3 on some other cameras . The slight UI issue that I have is the LAG that the wheel has . If you turn it too slow , it does not change the option or change the option VERY slowly . But , if you turn the wheel too fast , there is a LAG before the option changes . So , sometimes , you need to go back and forth a few times to get to the option that you want . Oh yeah . . . The multiple frames shot is only available WITHOUT flash . This is true for most point-and-shoot cameras . In conclusion , this is an excellent compact camera . I carry this camera wherever I go . And , the battery life on this camera is not too shabby at all . The longest that I have ever experienced with any compact point-and-shoot cameras .


• 031 4  I just received the camera , but after having inspected it once , it was enough for me to put it back in the original box for a return . I'd read a number of both professional and user reviews before I bought this camera , but it seems that my research was based solely on picture quality and performance while leaving out other important things like finish and design . Although before my purchase I did notice a couple of reviewers complaining about a flimsy , cheap power button that came with this model , having owned many canons before , I quickly disregarded them as the voice of nitpickers who always found something to complain about . It turns out that wasn't the case . The problem was quite real . The button , which is designed differently from other canon models that I know of , feels completely loose and broken . There's absolutely no firmness to it and feels like it's just sitting there . You don't get any resistance or tactile feedback when you press it . Now this has happened to one more customer who purchased this camera . Please do take heed .
• 010 4  It is safe to say that this camera is the best camera I have ever owned . It is simple to learn . It is compact and small enough to fit into any small space . Although it is small it packs a powerful punch . The pictures are amazing . I have taken pictures that are just as good as some top SLR cameras . The on-off button is a little small and it makes a scratching noise when you zoom , but those are minor problems . The picture quality alone makes up for its cons . I have tried other point and shoot models and brands and nothing comes close .
• 082 4  I used this camera only for two months , and it died right in the middle of our trip in Israel . It was a problem to expand / pull out lenses . I got system error message on the screen , and it was completely out of use , not even see pictures .
• 104 4  I wanted another canon camera , small that I could put in my pocket , but with the ability to get close ups of my kids easily . This camera has the size , price and clarity I was looking for .
• 122 4  I wanted a camera with a viewfinder and small enough to fit in my purse . This little Canon fit the bill . It does more than I know how to use ; I'll need to put in some study time to get the full use of it .
• 167 4  I have taken many indoor shots and was able to review them without any problems . When outside the lcd screen would not work . It was comletely dark . I took some pictures using the optical viewfinder but could not review them . When I came indoors I was going to read the owners manual but when I reviewed the pics the Lcd was working . It turns out that if I was wearing my polaroid sunglasses the screen looked completely dark . That's the only trouble I have with this camera . I have had this camera for three months now .
• 172 4  I used to have a Kodak which was incredibly simple and easy to use . In comparison this is complicated for a casual user , for example deleting pictures and transferring is much more complicated than it was on the Kodak . It does take great pictures and I like the size of the camera and the display .


• 038 4  It's hard to beat this camera with anything close to its size . It takes great pictures and is easy to use once you do a little exploration of the menu system . It has one minor problem , mentioned by others , and that is the polarization of the LCD screen . You can't see it with polarized sunglasses on in some orientations ( at first I thought the screen had gone dead until I figured out what was going on ) . However , unlike some other models this one has an optical viewfinder , which is often easier to use in bright sun ( when you have your sunglasses on ) than the LCD . To me that is a must-have item . I've also found that in some cases the best use of your polarized sunglasses is to take them off your head and hold them in front of the lens . I got some great shots of manatees at Blue Springs SP in Florida that way . Without the sunglasses in front of the lens the reflection off the water partially obscured the subject . The view through the optical viewfinder is not exactly what you get but that's easy to fix with a little cropping . I have a bunch of cameras , including big SLRs , and this is the one I end up taking along 95% of the time .
• 036 4  It captures amazing Photos especially outdoors . Makes sure U read the manual so U can familiarize urself with its working mechanism . The buttons are easy to control , the LCD is 2.5inches across with top-notch clarity . It shoots amazing video in HD ( U can use analog zoom in Video unlike most other cameras ) . If u're looking for a portable ( it fits seamlessly in my pocket ) high quality video shooting Point and shoot for ur casual days then buy this camera .
• 066 4  Unfortunately , my last Canon PowerShot , ( which was a great camera for more than 5 years ) , was damaged on my trip back from the Dominican Republic . I bought this one to replace it , and it is even better than the old one ! Smaller , lighter , easier to use , sharper pictures . . . I could go on and on . It is a really good value for the money . . no one can believe the price when they see my pics ! It rivals cameras that cost much more ! I highly recommend this Canon camera .
• 094 4  Everything I was looking for . Clearer shots due to the image stabilization . An LCD monitor that displays images that can actually be seen outdoors in bright sunshine . Small enough to be unobstrusive and to fit in a pocket . A zoom with which I can be creative . Additional features that will keep me learning and improving for a long time . I love this camera !
• 106 4  This camera does all that it advertises . The only problem I have experienced is a delay for the flash to charge . I did not expect this with a lithium ion battery . The delay can be about 5 seconds so it is not that bad and it only occurs on rare occasions , such as when the battery is running low . The extra zoom is great . The LCD shows noise when panning but it is crystal clear when the picture is taken and when reviewing the pictures . The scene mode navigation is a little cumbersome with the wheel but it works . The view finder is a nice feature . The face detection works well . The included software is pretty good . Reading some of the manual is handy but not necessary . It helps you understand all the capabilities of the camera . The picture review modes are great , face focus gives you a blown up version of the face of one of the people in the shot as well as the entire picture . Great camera for $260 ( on sale ) . Spare batteries are cheap too $12 !
• 185 4  Don't have much time to write this out , so this won't be especially helpful technically . . . but this is a great camera ! It's very easy to use , and if you've owned a digital camera before you should have little trouble quickly mastering the techniques . I had strongly considered a typical point and shoot camera when considering my options ( Nikon , Samsung , etc ) because I wanted something easily portable . This is slightly thicker than some of the popular ones out there , but that quality of the photos more than makes up for it . Give it strong consideration when shopping around , it's worth it .


• 043 4  I LOVE this camera . . . This is the fifth camera I have owned in the last five years ( I tend to break them ) My first camera was a Nikon coolpix which I liked cause it was easy but the picture quality wasn't amazing . . . My second camera was a pentax optio which I did really like . . . when that broke I replaced it with the new pentax optio and i HATED it ! ! ! Then I got the cute purple Nikon coolpix and even though I didn't break that one I did return it because it took the blurriest / worst pictures . . . My dad convinced me to look at Canons even though I never really wanted one . . . He loves his canon so I thought what do I have to lose . . . I researched it on the internet and this camera had some awesome reviews . . . I went ahead and purchased it and I am so glad my dad had me look into canons . . . They have amazing features and take awesome pictures ! ! ! i have so far loved everything about this camera ( except the design , but you get over that when you see the high quality photos it produces ) So my suggestion to everyone is look around . . . But I love my canon and am so glad I got it since I had horrible experiences with the pentax optio and the nikon coolpix ! ! !
• 008 4  beware if you are purchasing this camera because of all of the special features , such as the zoom or digital macro . I took this camera on vacation & discovered that there are some pretty strict limitations on the functionality of these features . Such as , in digital macro you must practically place the lens on what you are photographing to have it in focus . . . but then the item does not fit the frame properly , and is partly cut off in the final image . The zoom function RADICALLY loses focus the farther you zoom . The manual does address both these issues , but doesn't solve them , just states they are there . My basic photos of family turned out very nicely , but my close up foliage shots , zoomed shots , sunsets , etc were not as good as would be expected , especially since I was using a tripod for many of these shots . That being said , I found the camera & functions very easy to use & understand , and it's very compact & lightweight .
• 055 4  After reading the reviews of many digital cameras I finally decided on this one . I am very satisfied with my decision . Although I haven't begun to explore all the camera is capable of , so far it is very user friendly . My pictures from a recent vacation are wonderful and are beautifully crisp and clear . I haven't missed a shot .
• 064 4  I've had this camera for about three weeks now , so I'm still getting acquainted with its features . But I'm pleased with its small size , its powerful 5x zoom , and its image stabilization . My pictures are sharp and detailed .
• 079 4  The Canon PowerShot Sd89OIS is a very capable little digital camera . Its generous 10 megapixel resolution , combined with a sharp zoom lens provides excellent images and accurate colors . My only complaint is the tiny size of the power ( on-off ) button . Although I have small hands I have great difficulty accessing the button to turn on the camera . To help alleviate this problem I glued onto the button a rectangular piece of plastic to provide a raised surface , and it has proven to be of great help . However , there's no excuse why such an important button should be so inaccessable .
• 080 4  This is my second Canon powershot and I purchased a new one for more MP and longer zoom . It's an easy camera to just pop in your purse / pocket and be able to take a picture at a moments notice . I would love to learn how to use an SLR , but don't want to haul a huge camera around with me . It's a trade off but have been happy with all the pictures I have taken on vacation , etc . My only complaint ( as others have mentioned ) is I don't care for the wheel in choosing scenes , etc . It's either too slow or too quick . That's about my only complaint with this great camera .
• 091 4  Just got this , had the SD600 before this one . This one is a little sleeker . The picture are great . My only negative is the display . it is very fuzy but as soon as you take the picture it is crystal clear . Maybe to save on battery life ? The on / off button is a little wierd too . Other than that i like it and would reccomend it .
• 127 4  I have had this camera for around a month now . My wife and I have taken it to multiple faimly events and on a few trips ( beach as well as mountain ) . It has far exceeded our expectations . The pictures are crisp and 9 times out of 10 not blury . Many other posters have commented on the power button , which is cheap feeling but has not been a problem so far for me . I also like a lot of the features such as color accent ( everything in the picture is black and white except one color ) . I would recommend this camera to anyone looking for a mid level point and shoot .


• 062 4  This camera , for $189 at time of purchase , is an excellent and capable camera for the money . The size is great , the zoom is amazing , and for my purposes , noise was minimal . I love the pictures taken with this camera . In terms of advantages , I find a large list , including size , clarity of photos , large zoom , and I find the camera very grippable . The camera seems durable , but I do not think I want to test that . The 10 Megapixel sensor introduces a little noise , but it is very acceptable . I thought the battery lasted for a very long time . Yet another advantage is macro mode . Another advantage is that there are very few disadvantages . When talking about disadvantages , this camera has a spin wheel , instead of conventional arrow keys . I find this annoying at times , because you often go too far in the menus than you would with arrow keys . Another disadvantage is the power button , which works fine for me , but it may be a little hard to press for some . Other than these , I found a few things that were neutral . You must remove the battery to charge the camera , with a wall power adaptor . Another is the impressively large 32MB SD card included , that stores a whopping 11 pictures on highest quality and megapixel settings , so make sure you buy your own SD . With my 2GB SD card , I am able to store around 600 - 700 photos . This camera is amazing , and for new photographers , it is excellent . The zoom is great for things that are farther away , and I really enjoy taking pictures of small things with macro mode , which is excellent . I love this camera !
• 143 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I am an avid everyday user and once had the fantastic Cannon SD800 IS Digital elph . History : Only because my beloved camera received a chair squeeze , I purchased the SD890IS . After days & daze of research & because I wanted the ability to use my same batteries , chargers , etc , ( a signficant savings ) I bought this camera . Currently : NOT so much . . . so far ! With close-ups Auto or Manual it is hard to lock / focus on the subject . When I have needed a point & shoot , sometimes I miss the moment . Though others indicate an issue with the battery door , so far no problems though it is not of the quality of my older camera . Also what gets on my last nerve is the endless photo rotation when viewing & THE wheel . Yes it is a bit hard to turn-on , just some getting use to . The wheel idea . . . NOT great ! By far does not rate as excellent as my last one . good luck !
• 144 4  I am an avid everyday user and once had the fantastic Cannon SD800 IS Digital elph . History : Only because my beloved camera received a chair squeeze , I purchased the SD890IS . After days & daze of research & because I wanted the ability to use my same batteries , chargers , etc , ( a signficant savings ) I bought this camera . Currently : NOT so much . . . so far ! With close-ups Auto or Manual it is hard to lock / focus on the subject . When I have needed a point & shoot , sometimes I miss the moment . Though others indicate an issue with the battery door , so far no problems though it is not of the quality of my older camera . Also what gets on my last nerve is the endless photo rotation when viewing & THE wheel . Yes it is a bit hard to turn-on , just some getting use to . The wheel idea . . . NOT great ! By far does not rate as excellent as my last one . good luck !
• 147 4  I had this camera for neary 2 years and it lense got stuck . As it is out of warrnaty , it will cost me about $150 to fix it . A collegue of mine also had similar problem with his cannon .
• 148 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I had this handy little thing for a mere 7 months before it broke . By broke , I mean had an inexplicable lens-error that would have cost me about $200 to fix . Given that the camera itself cost only $100 more , the clearly better option was to buy another camera ( and not another PowerShot ) . I've handled this camera with care and always carried it in a protective case , so the lens error was definitely an inherent design / mechanical problem . A good friend of mine also had a PowerShot ( not sure of the model ) and the same thing happened . If you only need a camera for a few months , get a PowerShot . Otherwise , look elsewhere .
• 149 4  I had this handy little thing for a mere 7 months before it broke . By broke , I mean had an inexplicable lens-error that would have cost me about $200 to fix . Given that the camera itself cost only $100 more , the clearly better option was to buy another camera ( and not another PowerShot ) . I've handled this camera with care and always carried it in a protective case , so the lens error was definitely an inherent design / mechanical problem . A good friend of mine also had a PowerShot ( not sure of the model ) and the same thing happened . If you only need a camera for a few months , get a PowerShot . Otherwise , look elsewhere .
• 174 4  This review is from : Canon PowerShot SD890IS 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom ( Electronics ) I'm a long-term , satisfied DSLR user ( at the moment , Nikon D200 ) but I take it along only when I am planning on doing serious photography . I wanted a point & shoot that would be easy to carry . So based on a friend's very satisfactory experience , I bought a Canon G10 - - - this is a nice , portable supplement to the D200 ; moreover it has a hot shoe so that one can do flash photographs with bounced light . I recommend the G10 strongly , but a camera of this price / quality should not just be shoved into a pants pocket without a protective cover of some sort , so for me it was still a bit too bulky to be the always have it along camera . Then in July of 2009 Amazon sent me one of those morning e-mails with an attractive , bargain-price ( $169 ) offer for the Canon PowerShot SD890IS . I perused the user reviews and also looked it it up on several websites that review digital cameras before ordering it from Amazon . It arrived promptly . The SD890IS meets my need for a compact , easy-to-carry camera . Other reviews here on Amazon have pointed out the minor issues ( e.g . the less-than-assertive on-off switch ) but none of these have diminished my satisfaction with the camera . I bought an after-market back-up Lithium Ion battery ( Lenmar , $10 ) that seems to work about as well as the battery that came with the camera . I'm happy with my purchase .
• 175 4  I'm a long-term , satisfied DSLR user ( at the moment , Nikon D200 ) but I take it along only when I am planning on doing serious photography . I wanted a point & shoot that would be easy to carry . So based on a friend's very satisfactory experience , I bought a Canon G10 - - - this is a nice , portable supplement to the D200 ; moreover it has a hot shoe so that one can do flash photographs with bounced light . I recommend the G10 strongly , but a camera of this price / quality should not just be shoved into a pants pocket without a protective cover of some sort , so for me it was still a bit too bulky to be the always have it along camera . Then in July of 2009 Amazon sent me one of those morning e-mails with an attractive , bargain-price ( $169 ) offer for the Canon PowerShot SD890IS . I perused the user reviews and also looked it it up on several websites that review digital cameras before ordering it from Amazon . It arrived promptly . The SD890IS meets my need for a compact , easy-to-carry camera . Other reviews here on Amazon have pointed out the minor issues ( e.g . the less-than-assertive on-off switch ) but none of these have diminished my satisfaction with the camera . I bought an after-market back-up Lithium Ion battery ( Lenmar , $10 ) that seems to work about as well as the battery that came with the camera . I'm happy with my purchase .


• 069 4  Had an old Pentax that wss wearing out after 8000 + shots , Needed a similar small camera to continue photography because one hand shakes with Parkinson's . Looked over the specs of several small cameras in the $200 - $300 range and found this one had all the features for control and specialty photos that I wanted . Very sharp focus , excellent zoom range , good ISO and better color fidelity means less Photoshop work . Still learning where the different featurs are buried in the control system so that my fingers go there without resorting to the manual . But I'm happy with what I done so far . Four stars , to me , is a very enthusiastic rating that's hard to beat . Negatives are a little heavier and the nice looking rounded body makes it a little harder to hold . Also , the zoom for taking and reviewing photos is step-wise rather than continuous . This make framing a photo just as you want harder but Photoshop is always available for accurate cropping .


• 081 4  Picture quality is great . Took a little time getting familiar with the various settings compared to my old point and shoot . The 5X optical telephoto is nice . Battery life is very good . Lots of features and still easily fits in my pocket . I use bought a 4 gig HC card for capacity and speed .
• 135 4  Picture quality is great . . . we bought it because of the video capability as well . . . we're very pleased .


• 102 4  This was a great camera . Everything it promises and more . Has lots of fun featrues that really lets you capture what you want . I have only had the camera since beginging January and already love it ! The 10 mp add so much to the pictures as well as the face detection . After reading other reveiws I was hesitant because they said the camera is difficult to use . I would have to disagree .
• 128 4  Purchased this camera for snapshots on family trips and general photography . The camera performs very well . Has many helpful features . Takes very good digital pictures . I would rate this camera as well as any point and shoot camera .


• 107 4  this is an okay camera but not a great camera , I like the video feature few people realize you can video them with sound on this camera . the zoom is okay but not as clear as i would have liked . Not an easy camera to turn on the on button is receised and you need a finger nail or you have to use the tab on the wrist strap . I found another way though to turn it on using the view botton that looks like a play button symbol and then pressing the button as though i was going to take a picture . but that is two steps instead of one . two strikes not good .
• 090 4  I'm not much of a camera person , but i really enjoy this camera basically makes it easy for me to get a good photo out of almost anything i aim and take a picture of not complicated at all . Also the camera has a lot of features and different types of modes for different scenario . you really need to buy a bigger memory card becuase the included one is only 32 mb I believe which wont really holy that many pictures , but the battery last a lot longer then i ever imaged I took photos all day flash on and off and i had only used half the battery .
• 097 4  THe camera is perfect for my needs - - small and easy to operate . For the most part I use it in the automatic mode . The pictures have been great .
• 134 4  This camera is far better than I imagined . Great picture with such a small product.The elf is so far improved over the last cannon I had.Great value . I highly recommend this camera for the novice person that dosen't know about all those settings on other cameras.Point it and click .
• 158 4  I really like this camera . It is small enough to stick in your pocket , but the pictures have turned out great ! I even accidentally left it outside in the rain one night , but the camera worked fine the next day . I would definitely recommend this camera .
• 163 4  The camera is a small compact camera . I like it because if you shake just a little when you take the picture it does not come up blurred like some cameras . It is taking me a little while to figure out how to operate the camera . Overall it takes great pictures.Out of all the camera I had I like this one the best .
• 177 4  I just purchased and love this camera - easy to use , great pictures , great interfacing with both my home Mac Os and my work Windows vista . Just buy a larger memory card right away it comes with a very small card . Small light and easy ! ! Thanks Canon ! ! !
• 193 4  Camera is just as it is advertised . Makes great pics , easy to use , just what I wanted . Would recommend this camera .


• 115 4  I got this camera a few weeks ago and I am so pleased ! It takes great pictures and has an amazing range of options to make perfect picture taking easy . I previously had a Sony camera which also took really good pictures , but had a long delay before it actually took a picture . It also would flash twice if you were taking a picture that required flash . I suppose it had to do with the auto focus and red eye reduction , but nevertheless it was really annoying . Because I mostly use my camera to take pictures of my children , I felt I was losing a lot of great moments due to this delay . Also when I was taking pictures of adults they would often move after they saw the first flash because they thought the picture had been taken . But this Canon camera does not do either of these things and it makes taking great pictures so easy ! I've also taken some terrific videos . I would recommend this camera to anyone !
• 076 4  I loved my 700 for a number of reasons , compactness and portibility among them , but stupidly carried in unprotected in my pocket and dust worked its way into the lens and begain to show-up in the telephoto images as blurry spots . The 700 has a 4x optical zoom and I wanted that at least , so the 890 with its ' 5x zoom and viewfinder was a good fit for me . I've only had it a few weeks , but so far am very pleased !
• 108 4  The best camera I've ever had since I started buying digital cameras . I've always used only Canon brand . Go for it ! You won't regret !
• 179 4  This Canon PowerShot is everything it claims to be . Perfect size , quality photos , long lasting battery life , and easy to use . It's the best camera I've owned for a long time for this type of money . Great buy and I highly recommend !


• 118 4  This is a great camera . I recently went to Hawaii on vacation and took many pictures as well as short video while there . The picture quality is excellent . The images are very sharp and the color is top notch . I was also very pleased with the quality of the short videos . The video images were much clearer than those taken with my friend's 10mp Olympus . Battery life is not bad either . I really don't have anything bad to say about this camera . My only complaint was that the time for shipping and delivery was much more than anticipated . I had chosen 3 - 5 business day shipping / delivery as I was vacationing in a little more than 2 weeks . My item left the seller facility in 2 business days but required 9 business days for delivery ! In fact , if the item had not arrived on the day it did I was going to buy a different camera from Best Buy and return the Canon to Amazon.com .
• 044 4  This is my third Canon . It works great . I'm really pleased with my pictures and the longer zoom capability . I like the larger screen . My only complaint is the on / off switch . It's difficult to use .
• 051 4  Love this little camera . It has much of the functionality of a larger more expensive camera but it's small , lightweight , easy to use and very reasonably priced . I am very happy with it .
• 139 4  I bought this camera after my larger SLR was stolen out of my car . I wanted something with image stabilization , lots of megapixels , and as much optical zoom as I could afford . This camera really has it all . I'm really impressed with the amount of zoom it's got for a camera of its size .


• 119 4  I'm a sports writer for a mid-size 7 - day a week paper that strives to have a local main package in sports every day . Because of the tough economic times , we now have only two full-time photographers and we cover a big area . The real photogs , of course , use these $5,000 cameras . But using my Canon Powershot , about 1 / 25 of that price , I'm also able to shoot photos that not only can run as the main package but get great shots . It even does well with baseball , where often you have to focus on the batter when the big play happens at second base . With the Powershot , you can whisk the camera from home to second and it'll autofocus in that instant and get you that shot . With a dense-photo setting ( M or L ) , you can be zoomed way out and still get a quality shot because then you can crop in on that dense photo and it won't be grainy . Just keep the telephoto lens clean - - otherwise it can get stuck easily - - and don't be tempted to throw the sleek little camera in your pocket without a case . If it turns on in there , and the lens can't pop out , it'll jam it and lead to problems . But I highly recommend this camera . I'm still learning what it can do !
• 028 4  I am a professional photographer who wanted a pocket camera for casual photography . I own larger point and shoots but wanted one that would actually fit in my pocket . This camera provides excellent images and has many key features . It has the longest optical zoom ( 5x ) of any of the pocket cameras I looked at . It does lack an aperture priority that I would like to have , but for the money , this camera is an excellent value .
• 046 4  This model is , for the most part , better than the Canon 10MP PowerShot camera I bought two years ago ( which was stolen ) , and $400 dollars cheaper ! The 5X rather than 3X zoom is wonderful and review mode is easier . The on / off button , however , is horrible ! It's made of plastic that I fear will fall out , and you have to push it on or off with a fingernail , for it is recessed too deeply to use a fingertip . What really makes me angry though is the battery . I had three extra of the NB5L batteries - - I do a lot of caving , so use up battery power quickly . The on-line data and the guide book that came with the new camera all say it uses the same battery as the older model , but no . It has an N118 battery , which is a teeny tiny fraction shorter than the NB5L so that the NB5L will not work and I have to buy new spares . Canon - - why in the world did you change it to a new battery ? Just to get more money ?
• 047 4  A good deal , worth the money , five stars ' ( smile ) This is my third Canon Powershot I upgrade every few years , all the old units still work , but are out of date .
• 132 4  This is an excellent camera choice . It's easy to understand and takes great pictures . Canon products are the best when it comes to photography .
• 182 4  So far , I am very happy with the camera excpet for its look . It is very easy to operate and takes excellent photos .


• 151 4  Bought a Cannon 1200 for my wife and was very impressed with the features and quality of the camera . I had an older Pentax WP that is getting pretty banged up so I bought the SD890 and have been completely satisfied . The macro feature is easy and very high quality .
• 190 4  Absolutely what I was looking for . I have long been a fan of the Cannon Powershot and I am happier with this version than I have been with any of the previous ones ! I highly recommend .


• 156 4  After ordering the camera and availability was there when ordered , and expecting delivery from the source you recommended , the source then said it was back orderedl . Then the price went up and I was not impressed with the company because of their scam of increasing the price and the camera not being available for purchase . I will never use this source again when Amazon recommended . I ordered it from another on-line company , it was not back ordered and ended up being less money and deliver excellent . I hope you have creditied my account with the amount charged to my credit card . I had purchased this camera back in April of last year but dropped the camera and it then didn't work any longer . I plan to send it back to Canon for perhaps a repair . But I liked the camera so much I had tried to order another one just like but it all failed . Think you should check on the source you recommended for my second purchase of this camera .
• 112 4  The pictures are fantastic but turning the camera on and off requires using your fingernail to slide the switch on or off and sometimes doesn't work . I have often had to give it several tries to turn on and missed a shot . Others have tried to turn it on and had the same experience . I would give it one star except for the excellent quality of the pictures .
• 188 4  been using this for a week or so . i am happy with the product . it has a ton of features and i feel i got enough value for the money spend on this baby . the only thing that upset me a bit was that the packaged memory card is only 32mb ! ! ! ! i didn't notice it when i brought this . my fault . now i should buy a memory card with a higher capacity .
• 192 4  Bought this for my trip to Puerto Rico , didn't want to carry my good camera and all the lenses . Good for quick shots on the run . Lacks good detail telephoto but for the price very good camera . Video and sound was good , should have used it more than I did . Very pleased overall .


• 165 4  This is an excellent product . This is much better than other Canon models . The grip is not so good but we got used to it . The picture quality is very good . I love the picture modes . Awesome . Picture mode selection using jog dial is not user friendly . Look is very stylish and not like other cheap canon digicams . Finally , we love it .
• 050 4  This camera is great and really easy to use . The software that comes with it is pretty intimidating , but I only point-and-shoot then upload . Great zoom and quality pictures .
• 120 4  This is one great camera . The zoom is amazing , and makes the camera worth it . The complaints about the on / off button have not been a problem for me . The battery lasts a long time and charges quickly , much better than other cameras that you have to buy new batteries for . And most importantly , it takes great pictures ! !
• 125 4  This is a great camera - cute and takes great fotos - took it to London and everyone that saw me with it wants to know where I got it .
• 131 4  After having various Olympus Camera , I bought a Canon and I am very happy for the Purchase . The quality of the pictures is great , we had a birthday this weekend and the photos taken without lights were much much better than the ones that I took before with Olympus . Great camera to take family photos !
• 194 4  Awesome zoom in capabilities , great quality pictures , fun photo settings , lightweight with a large screen for reviewing pictures , and great price . Love it ! Glad I made the switch to a Canon !