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It may be the slimmest Digital ELPH Canon has ever created, but the impact couldn’t be bigger. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH captivates the senses with bold saturated colors and a daringly original design that matches the intensity of Canon’s most innovative camera technology. Even when picture-taking conditions seem pretty unforgiving, you’ve got Canon on your side. So the shots you used to miss are the images you’ll now be sharing, and the movies you never took before will be HD unforgettable. PowerShot SD780 IS Highlights 12.1-megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom lens with Optical Image StabilizerCanon’s commitment to innovation defines the excitement of the PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH. 12.1-megapixel resolution is more than a number, it’s your cutting-edge link to the outstanding clarity and quality you’ve always wanted in your images. Think bold and big, because razor-sharp oversized prints are a breeze. Get the picture? It’s absolutely brilliant.
The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH has a 3x optical zoom lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So you can brilliantly capture a closer shot of a landscape, or a child’s big smile. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH is equipped with Canon’s acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake--one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you’ll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.
HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI outputThe PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH lets you record video in beautiful high definition (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies (and still photos) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition monitor. You’ll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 still images at once. Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settingsJust set the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH to Smart AUTO and you’re ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture taking every time. It’s a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 18 specially defined settings. So whether you’re photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you’re getting dramatic, memorable images.
Shooting Modes Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions. With 20 Shooting Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way. 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II and wide viewing angleThe PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH gives you a large 2.5-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon’s PureColor LCD II offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle. The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light--a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.
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Showing posts with label latest Canon Powershot SD780IS. Show all posts
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Thursday, April 9, 2009
A camera that's powerful and a great value
A camera that's powerful and a great value, March 5, 2008 canon
I own a DSLR and consider myself a photography enthusiast. I wanted a small compact camera with me Canon Powershot SD780IS when I don't want to lug around my DSLR + lenses and equipment. After a previous good experience with the Canon Canon Powershot SD780IS A720 IS, the new A590 IS seemed like a good choice. Since I'm an advanced photographer, I'll focus on the advanced features of this camera. The auto modes work as well as any other camera in its class, but the extensive Canon Powershot SD780IS manual features is what sets apart the Canon A series. What I like about the camera: + Compact, stylish. It's smaller than older A Powershots, and the dark grey color gives it a seriousness Canon Powershot SD780IS compared to the typical bright silver finish. + Image stabilization works very well, it allows me to take blur-free photos 2-3 stops below the recommended shutter speed, that means at 35-50mm f2.8 1/10 sec shots are CONSISTENTLY Canon Powershot SD780IS possible indoors without using flash. + Good image quality. Expected from Canon, but even better is adjustable contrast, saturation, and sharpness settings, along with the typical JPG compression and resolution sizes. + Fast and responsive. I was Canon Powershot SD780IS surprised how responsive this camera is even compared with my DSLR. Shutter lag is very low for a compact digicam, and when I pre-focus with manual focus, it's even faster. + Manual modes. Aperture priority and shutter priority are great, the M mode is even better than other A Powershots such as the A720 because now there's a light meter on the right side that adjusts live based on what the camera thinks is the optimal exposure setting. And you can adjust aperture/shutter speed and see how it affects the final exposure. Canon Powershot SD780IS Ideally a live histogram would be even better, but this is very handy. + Manual focus. Although the LCD resolution is not good enough, even with the point zoom option, manual focus helps in close-up work and pre-focusing for action or creative photography. + Manual flash modes. In addition to Canon Powershot SD780IS automatic flash. The manual flash allows me to adjust the flash power in 3 levels, and prevents a pre-flash. This last part is important for using a remote optical slave flash. I can basically take professional looking studio pictures with this camera with my external flash equipment. + Optical viewfinder. I don't use this much yet, but can come in handy in Canon Powershot SD780IS bright sunlight conditions, or when battery canon conservation is needed. + Battery performance seems improved over previous A powershots too. The official specs give it 220 shots on regular alkalines and 500 on rechargeable NiMHs. Good news is they use common AA batteries that you can buy anywhere instead of proprietary models with specific chargers. Now the negatives. I hope Canon can Canon Powershot SD780IS improve these aspects in their future models. - Slow flash recycle times. This is to be expected from a camera that takes AA batteries. Would be nice if the LCD didn't blank out after a full flash discharge. Not a big deal since I use an external canon flash anyway, and the camera's flash is manually set to medium output as trigger (so recharge is faster). I would not want to give up the AA battery convenience for a faster flash recycle time though. - Higher resolution LCD. The 2.5" 115k Canon Powershot SD780IS resolution LCD is ok for framing and casual browsing, but higher resolution would be nice. -Live histogram while Canon Powershot SD780IS shooting. This feature is available when reviewing a photo, but not live. Other manufacturers have implemented this, and Canon should also, especially since the unofficial CHDK software mod allows such a feature. - Larger aperture would be nice. Such as f/2.0 (instead of f/2.6) at the wide end, and f/4.0 (instead of f/5.5) at the telephoto end. That way a lower (& less noisy) ISO can be used in dim conditions or when fast shutter speeds are needed to freeze action. All the electronics in the Canon Powershot SD780IS world can't replace a good large lens. Also allows more creative depth of field control. - A wider wideangle would be nice, 28mm instead of 35mm (35mm equiv). I'd rather see a wider wideangle than a longer zoom. - Video feature is not ideal. Optical zoom is not available during recording of video. And the more efficient MPEG4 Canon Powershot SD780IS compression is not used, so video files tend to be large. Also noticed at 640x480 resolution, the highest fps is now 20 instead of 30 from other A models. A definite step backwards. - Noise at higher ISOs. This is due to the smaller sensor on compact cameras. But 8 MP is probably the most pixels that can be crammed into a small 1/2.5" sensor. I'd rather have a cleaner picture Canon Powershot SD780IS at 6-7 MP than a noisy 8 MP picture. And if in-camera noise reduction is used, I'd like to see an adjustable setting for how much is being applied. - And if I were to be really critical: There's no indicator of what optical zoom level I'm at. Slight image noise is noticeable even at ISO 80 when I zoom in really close on a monitor view. When at the widest angle & aperture, there's slight barrel distortion and blurriness on the corners. Not many compact cameras can do better in terms of image quality, Canon Powershot SD780IS but I'm pointing them out here because even though this camera beats most of the competition, it still has room for canon improvement. So overall it's a great camera for the price. Offering great image quality with the auto settings for the casual user, but also a powerful set of features for the more advanced photographer.
I own a DSLR and consider myself a photography enthusiast. I wanted a small compact camera with me Canon Powershot SD780IS when I don't want to lug around my DSLR + lenses and equipment. After a previous good experience with the Canon Canon Powershot SD780IS A720 IS, the new A590 IS seemed like a good choice. Since I'm an advanced photographer, I'll focus on the advanced features of this camera. The auto modes work as well as any other camera in its class, but the extensive Canon Powershot SD780IS manual features is what sets apart the Canon A series. What I like about the camera: + Compact, stylish. It's smaller than older A Powershots, and the dark grey color gives it a seriousness Canon Powershot SD780IS compared to the typical bright silver finish. + Image stabilization works very well, it allows me to take blur-free photos 2-3 stops below the recommended shutter speed, that means at 35-50mm f2.8 1/10 sec shots are CONSISTENTLY Canon Powershot SD780IS possible indoors without using flash. + Good image quality. Expected from Canon, but even better is adjustable contrast, saturation, and sharpness settings, along with the typical JPG compression and resolution sizes. + Fast and responsive. I was Canon Powershot SD780IS surprised how responsive this camera is even compared with my DSLR. Shutter lag is very low for a compact digicam, and when I pre-focus with manual focus, it's even faster. + Manual modes. Aperture priority and shutter priority are great, the M mode is even better than other A Powershots such as the A720 because now there's a light meter on the right side that adjusts live based on what the camera thinks is the optimal exposure setting. And you can adjust aperture/shutter speed and see how it affects the final exposure. Canon Powershot SD780IS Ideally a live histogram would be even better, but this is very handy. + Manual focus. Although the LCD resolution is not good enough, even with the point zoom option, manual focus helps in close-up work and pre-focusing for action or creative photography. + Manual flash modes. In addition to Canon Powershot SD780IS automatic flash. The manual flash allows me to adjust the flash power in 3 levels, and prevents a pre-flash. This last part is important for using a remote optical slave flash. I can basically take professional looking studio pictures with this camera with my external flash equipment. + Optical viewfinder. I don't use this much yet, but can come in handy in Canon Powershot SD780IS bright sunlight conditions, or when battery canon conservation is needed. + Battery performance seems improved over previous A powershots too. The official specs give it 220 shots on regular alkalines and 500 on rechargeable NiMHs. Good news is they use common AA batteries that you can buy anywhere instead of proprietary models with specific chargers. Now the negatives. I hope Canon can Canon Powershot SD780IS improve these aspects in their future models. - Slow flash recycle times. This is to be expected from a camera that takes AA batteries. Would be nice if the LCD didn't blank out after a full flash discharge. Not a big deal since I use an external canon flash anyway, and the camera's flash is manually set to medium output as trigger (so recharge is faster). I would not want to give up the AA battery convenience for a faster flash recycle time though. - Higher resolution LCD. The 2.5" 115k Canon Powershot SD780IS resolution LCD is ok for framing and casual browsing, but higher resolution would be nice. -Live histogram while Canon Powershot SD780IS shooting. This feature is available when reviewing a photo, but not live. Other manufacturers have implemented this, and Canon should also, especially since the unofficial CHDK software mod allows such a feature. - Larger aperture would be nice. Such as f/2.0 (instead of f/2.6) at the wide end, and f/4.0 (instead of f/5.5) at the telephoto end. That way a lower (& less noisy) ISO can be used in dim conditions or when fast shutter speeds are needed to freeze action. All the electronics in the Canon Powershot SD780IS world can't replace a good large lens. Also allows more creative depth of field control. - A wider wideangle would be nice, 28mm instead of 35mm (35mm equiv). I'd rather see a wider wideangle than a longer zoom. - Video feature is not ideal. Optical zoom is not available during recording of video. And the more efficient MPEG4 Canon Powershot SD780IS compression is not used, so video files tend to be large. Also noticed at 640x480 resolution, the highest fps is now 20 instead of 30 from other A models. A definite step backwards. - Noise at higher ISOs. This is due to the smaller sensor on compact cameras. But 8 MP is probably the most pixels that can be crammed into a small 1/2.5" sensor. I'd rather have a cleaner picture Canon Powershot SD780IS at 6-7 MP than a noisy 8 MP picture. And if in-camera noise reduction is used, I'd like to see an adjustable setting for how much is being applied. - And if I were to be really critical: There's no indicator of what optical zoom level I'm at. Slight image noise is noticeable even at ISO 80 when I zoom in really close on a monitor view. When at the widest angle & aperture, there's slight barrel distortion and blurriness on the corners. Not many compact cameras can do better in terms of image quality, Canon Powershot SD780IS but I'm pointing them out here because even though this camera beats most of the competition, it still has room for canon improvement. So overall it's a great camera for the price. Offering great image quality with the auto settings for the casual user, but also a powerful set of features for the more advanced photographer.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
canon powershot reviews
Great TV for t was the Sony XBR. canon Pictures were very close, I'd be happy with either. The decider was $500+ less for the Samsung. One other thing- the Sony is much heavier. In my younger days, Canon Powershot SD780IS kind of assumed that heavier=better. Whether it's true or not, definitey appreciate the greater ease manipulating the TV now being lighter
Now, the DELIVERY:
canon There are a few rather worrisome stories in the reviews, but mine was nothing less than fantastic! First, was scheduled for "estimated" delivery June 9th. There was no rush for me so even a little late would have been fine. Well, Canon Powershot SD780IS got a call May 30th to see if they could deliver later that day. As much as I'd have liked to have had it, Canon Powershot SD780IS couldn't be home, so asked to reschedule. The man was very nice, said no problem and set up for the following Tuesday, between 1 and 4. Canon Powershot SD780IS called that day to dispatch and they confirm.
The delivery man was on time, unloaded the TV and brought Canon Powershot SD780IS in. helped get Canon Powershot SD780IS out of the box which was a piece of cake(remember the relative lack of weight). He then helped me move my old TV, about a 150# Sony tube set and then set the new TV up. Canon Powershot SD780IS connected the HDMI cable in about 20 seconds. Turned on and was good to go. He waited to make sure Canon Powershot SD780IS was working, did the paperwork and that was it! He asked if Canon Powershot SD780IS wanted him to take out the box, but Canon Powershot SD780IS figured I'd keep Canon Powershot SD780IS for a while, just to be sure.
By the way, the stand is already connected in the box. Canon Powershot SD780IS was planning on hanging Canon Powers hot SD780IS on the wall eventually, but Canon Powershot SD780IS frankly looks fine the way canon is with the stand.
The remote is a little different then I'm used canon to, but the backlight function is kind of cool
Anyway, I'm now a couple weeks in and still happy. Canon Powershot SD780IS could have spent more at Bestbuy, etc. but the delivery would not have been any better, except they'd have charged. Look, I'm sure, like me, a lot of people are a little anxious about buying something like this online. Don't be. Wait for what you like, wait for a good deal, free shipping, etc. and don't let the occasional story make you go out and canon spend more money.
I'm waiting for the newer Blu rays to come out to get a new one to pair with it.
Hope this soothes some worry canonpeople might have; Canon Powershot SD780IS don't write a lot of reviews, but this one needed to be done
Happy TV!
PS---if canon you're as happy with your delivery as was, please TIP the guy! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
An excellent TV at an affordable cost!, May 2, 2008
By Syed W. Ali (CA, USA) - See all my reviews canon
Pros: Perfect picture, 120 HZ is great. affordable
Cons: Body can be scratched with little effort, recent price drop by amazon looks suspicious.
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Now, the DELIVERY:
canon There are a few rather worrisome stories in the reviews, but mine was nothing less than fantastic! First, was scheduled for "estimated" delivery June 9th. There was no rush for me so even a little late would have been fine. Well, Canon Powershot SD780IS got a call May 30th to see if they could deliver later that day. As much as I'd have liked to have had it, Canon Powershot SD780IS couldn't be home, so asked to reschedule. The man was very nice, said no problem and set up for the following Tuesday, between 1 and 4. Canon Powershot SD780IS called that day to dispatch and they confirm.
The delivery man was on time, unloaded the TV and brought Canon Powershot SD780IS in. helped get Canon Powershot SD780IS out of the box which was a piece of cake(remember the relative lack of weight). He then helped me move my old TV, about a 150# Sony tube set and then set the new TV up. Canon Powershot SD780IS connected the HDMI cable in about 20 seconds. Turned on and was good to go. He waited to make sure Canon Powershot SD780IS was working, did the paperwork and that was it! He asked if Canon Powershot SD780IS wanted him to take out the box, but Canon Powershot SD780IS figured I'd keep Canon Powershot SD780IS for a while, just to be sure.
By the way, the stand is already connected in the box. Canon Powershot SD780IS was planning on hanging Canon Powers hot SD780IS on the wall eventually, but Canon Powershot SD780IS frankly looks fine the way canon is with the stand.
The remote is a little different then I'm used canon to, but the backlight function is kind of cool
Anyway, I'm now a couple weeks in and still happy. Canon Powershot SD780IS could have spent more at Bestbuy, etc. but the delivery would not have been any better, except they'd have charged. Look, I'm sure, like me, a lot of people are a little anxious about buying something like this online. Don't be. Wait for what you like, wait for a good deal, free shipping, etc. and don't let the occasional story make you go out and canon spend more money.
I'm waiting for the newer Blu rays to come out to get a new one to pair with it.
Hope this soothes some worry canonpeople might have; Canon Powershot SD780IS don't write a lot of reviews, but this one needed to be done
Happy TV!
PS---if canon you're as happy with your delivery as was, please TIP the guy! Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Report this Permalink
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
An excellent TV at an affordable cost!, May 2, 2008
By Syed W. Ali (CA, USA) - See all my reviews canon
Pros: Perfect picture, 120 HZ is great. affordable
Cons: Body can be scratched with little effort, recent price drop by amazon looks suspicious.
canon
canon uk
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Canon Powershot SD780IS
A True Pocket Camera with HD Video, March 16, 2009
By U. Wilkins (San Jose, CA USA)
I just purchased this on a whim, earlier today at Best Buy. I have been tinkering with for the majority of the evening. My previous SD300 is still working like a champ, however I have been considering a video camera for some time...after some peering at the video camera counter I wandered over to the point and shoot table... what initially drew me in to the was its appearance on the display stand. The sleek matte-black body is very eye-pleasing...then I looked at the specs. and realized that shoots video in HD! (1280x720) Then all the other attributes made me realize that was time to update my "everywhere, anytime" camera.
I proceeded to check out some of the other SD cameras. The SD960 became the other candidate...it has a little more glass(4x)zoom, over the SD780's (3x)zoom. The SD960 has an appealing f2.8 apeture over the SD780's f3.2. The SD960's screen is more tailored for the HD video capture as has a 16:9 ratio LCD panel. (Kinda nice for instant viewing ON THE CAMERA)
After some thought I went with the SD780 for these reasons:
1. The HD video capability is awesome and comparible with the SD960. has a HDMI jack. The traditional 4:3 screen does not bother me, because the video is ultimately going to be viewed on a HD TV.(There will be an upper and lower bar on 16:9 playback through the SD780's LCD).
2.The weaker 3x zoom is not a big deal as this camera is for general shooting(out w/ freinds, bars, random afternoon at the beach, mountain biking, etc.)and with this camera EASLIY fitting in my jeans pocket or camelbak, the portability is what gives me the opportunity to document those moments, that would otherwise be missed. The SD960 is a little bulkier(but still small). I do also shoot with a 40D, accompanied with L optics, but the weight and bulkiness do not lend to certain shooting circumstances. (as mentined above)
3. The user interface on the is like most (if not all?) preceeding SD cameras. While there is not much control in the way of shooting settings, feature buttons like flash override, AE lock, AF lock, and exposure compensation are present on the camera body. The SD960IS has two buttons and a jog wheel, which lend to swims in the menu. I'm sure the new interface on the 960 is intuitive, but I liked the 780 due to its similarity to my old SD300.
I am very happy with the results produced thus far with the . The HD video is excellant, however should be known that once recording you can only zoom digitally. Low light cabilities and sound in video mode are excellent. The stills I have taken look great. Also, to the budget-minded who are upgrading from older digital point-and-shoots, a class 4 minimum 4GB or 8GB SDHC card would be well suited due to the demanding memory of the 12.1 million pixels, and HD video. Also, most old card readers will not process the the SDHC cards so you may have to purchase a new card reader as well.
I have to mention again...the small size of the is mind-blowing...and the functionality actually mirrors its beauty.
fine camera
By U. Wilkins (San Jose, CA USA)
I just purchased this on a whim, earlier today at Best Buy. I have been tinkering with for the majority of the evening. My previous SD300 is still working like a champ, however I have been considering a video camera for some time...after some peering at the video camera counter I wandered over to the point and shoot table... what initially drew me in to the was its appearance on the display stand. The sleek matte-black body is very eye-pleasing...then I looked at the specs. and realized that shoots video in HD! (1280x720) Then all the other attributes made me realize that was time to update my "everywhere, anytime" camera.
I proceeded to check out some of the other SD cameras. The SD960 became the other candidate...it has a little more glass(4x)zoom, over the SD780's (3x)zoom. The SD960 has an appealing f2.8 apeture over the SD780's f3.2. The SD960's screen is more tailored for the HD video capture as has a 16:9 ratio LCD panel. (Kinda nice for instant viewing ON THE CAMERA)
After some thought I went with the SD780 for these reasons:
1. The HD video capability is awesome and comparible with the SD960. has a HDMI jack. The traditional 4:3 screen does not bother me, because the video is ultimately going to be viewed on a HD TV.(There will be an upper and lower bar on 16:9 playback through the SD780's LCD).
2.The weaker 3x zoom is not a big deal as this camera is for general shooting(out w/ freinds, bars, random afternoon at the beach, mountain biking, etc.)and with this camera EASLIY fitting in my jeans pocket or camelbak, the portability is what gives me the opportunity to document those moments, that would otherwise be missed. The SD960 is a little bulkier(but still small). I do also shoot with a 40D, accompanied with L optics, but the weight and bulkiness do not lend to certain shooting circumstances. (as mentined above)
3. The user interface on the is like most (if not all?) preceeding SD cameras. While there is not much control in the way of shooting settings, feature buttons like flash override, AE lock, AF lock, and exposure compensation are present on the camera body. The SD960IS has two buttons and a jog wheel, which lend to swims in the menu. I'm sure the new interface on the 960 is intuitive, but I liked the 780 due to its similarity to my old SD300.
I am very happy with the results produced thus far with the . The HD video is excellant, however should be known that once recording you can only zoom digitally. Low light cabilities and sound in video mode are excellent. The stills I have taken look great. Also, to the budget-minded who are upgrading from older digital point-and-shoots, a class 4 minimum 4GB or 8GB SDHC card would be well suited due to the demanding memory of the 12.1 million pixels, and HD video. Also, most old card readers will not process the the SDHC cards so you may have to purchase a new card reader as well.
I have to mention again...the small size of the is mind-blowing...and the functionality actually mirrors its beauty.
fine camera
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