Canon Powershot SD890 IS Digital Camera

Product Report for the Canon Powershot SD890 IS Digital Camera

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Price*: New - $304.00 or Refurbished - $269.95

Introduction: The Canon SD890 IS is a 10 megapixel point-and-shoot camera that has a 5x optical zoom lens equipped with Canon's image stabilizer that shifts the lens elements when movement is detected which helps avoid blurry images. In addition to the cool point-and-shoot features found on other cameras, the Canon SD890 IS also offers adjustments to sharpness, contrast, and saturation as well as a bevy of color options ranging from emphasizing certain colors to lightening or darkening skin tones. Equipped with both a 2.5-inch LCD and an optical viewfinder (a rarity these days), the Canon SD890 IS works well both indoors and outdoors. Thanks to its above-average high ISO performance and image stabilization, the Canon SD890 can capture images in low light as well.

Product Features

10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
5x optical image-stabilized zoom
Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle
Captures images to SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus memory cards (not included)

Technical Details:

Sensor: 10 Megapixel
Size: 1/2.3 inch
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736
Movie Resolution: 640 x 480
Memory Included: 32MB Memory Card
Storage Media: Multimedia Card
Storage Media: Multimedia Card Plus
Storage Media: HC MMC Plus Card
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Compressed Format: JPEG/EXIF v 2.22
Movie File Format: AVI motion JPEG
Optical Zoom: 5x
Digital Zoom: 4X
Combined Zoom: 20x
Focal Length: f= 6.6-33.0mm
Focus Mode: TTL - AF
Focusing Range: Normal: 1.6 ft./50cm-infinity

Return Policy: The Powershot SD890 IS is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase.

Overview:

Second from the top in Canon's Digital ELPH line, and bested only by the 12 megapixel SD890 IS, the 10 megapixel Canon SD890 IS stakes its claim to fame with the 5x optical zoom that sets it apart from other Canon models and even most of the competitive models on the market. With a 35mm-equivalent focal range of 37mm to 185mm, the Canon SD890 IS can handle most photo opportunities, and rounds out the Digital ELPH line, especially when compared to the wide-angle Canon SD870, with its 28mm lens. The fact that this compact camera is pocketable and easy to use makes it even more appealing for us point-and-shooters.

Customer Comments:

I am very happy with the purchase of this camera. I got a good price for a brand new camera. It was delivered very fast. I am still learning how to use the camera better. There are a lot of different functions. So far it takes great pictures. It has amazing zoom. N Medure

I wanted a camera that could capture pictures of my 2 year old son in action. Although its not quite as fast as I want it, its way better than the 2 year old sony camera that I was using. The image stabilizer really helps with my shaky hand and the face detection thing is pretty cool too. I'm totally a novice photographer, so I just wanted a basic camera that takes nice pictures...and this does the trick for me. The only minor issues I have with the camera are the numerous functions that its capable of. Being that I'm too lazy to read the manual, when I accidentally hit buttons that changes a setting, I'm usually at a lost as to how to fix it. The buttons are also a bit awkward, so for someone with big hands, this might be somewhat difficult to use. Overall, great camera for the price! Grace in Hawaii

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. CMO in Houston, TX

Website: Canon Powershot SD890 IS Digital Camera

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