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The PowerShot SD500 is the Digital ELPH you've been waiting for. It's the first to be equipped with 7.1 Megapixels of resolution for a truly astonishing level of detail, and it...
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The PowerShot SD500 is the Digital ELPH you've been waiting for. It's the first to be equipped with 7.1 Megapixels of resolution for a truly astonishing level of detail, and it employs Canon's exclusive DIGIC II Image Processor to bring all that detail to vibrant life. With a big 2.0 inch LCD screen and an outstanding set of features and capabilities, the SD500 is a digital camera designed to lead the impressive Digital ELPH line. Less
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With the Digial Ixus 210, Canon has packed a load of fantastic technologies into a stylish, ultra-compact package.
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| Key Features |
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Digital Zoom
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4x
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4x
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HD Recording Format
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-
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720p (HDTV)
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Camera Type
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Compact
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Compact
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Weight
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0.38 lb.
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0.35 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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3.5 in.
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Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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14.1 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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5x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Motion Detection
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Face Detection
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Blink Detection
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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14.1 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CCD
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Image Resolutions
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640 x 480
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2592 x 1944
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2048 x 1536
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1600 x 1200
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3072 x 2304
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640 x 480
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2592 x 1944
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1600 x 1200
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3456 x 2592
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4320 x 3240
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4320 x 2432
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Video Resolutions
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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160 x 120
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320 x 240
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640 x 480 (VGA)
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1280 x 720
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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QuickTime
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Max Movie Length
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180 Seconds
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| Lens |
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Interchangeable Lens
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Not Interchangeable Lenses
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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5x
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Focus Type
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Autofocus
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Autofocus
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Focal Length
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7.7 - 23.1 mm
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4.3 - 21.5 mm
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Macro Focus Range
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2 - 19.2 in. (w) / 12 - 19.2 in. (t)
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2 - 19.2 in. (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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37 - 111 mm
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24 - 120 mm
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Focus Range
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19.2 in. to Infinity (w)
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2 in. to Infinity (w)
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| Exposure Control |
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Aperture Range
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f7.1/f13 (w/t) - f2.8/f4.9 (w/t)
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f2.8/f5.9 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/2000 sec
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15 - 1/3000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2 Frames
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White Balance
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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Auto
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Manual
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Daylight / Sunny (Preset)
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Cloudy (Preset)
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Fluorescent (Preset)
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Tungsten (Preset)
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| Flash |
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Flash Functions
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Fill-in Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Flash Off
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Auto Flash
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Red-eye Reduction Flash
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Slow Sync
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Forced On
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Flash Type
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Built-In
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Built-In
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ISO Speeds
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Auto
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50
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100
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200
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400
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Auto
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100
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200
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400
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800
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1600
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80
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| Storage |
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File Size (High Res.)
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2.97 MB (43 images on 128MB card)
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Memory Type
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SD Card
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Multimedia Card
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SD Card
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SDHC Card
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MMC Plus
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SDXC Card
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MultiMediaCard (MMC) plus High Capacity
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Compression Type
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JPEG
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JPEG
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EXIF 2.2
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DPOF 1.1
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DCF
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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
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Compression Modes
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Fine
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SuperFine
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Normal
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Fine
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Normal
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| Included Features |
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Self Timer
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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2 Sec.
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10 Sec.
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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Touchscreen Panel
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With Touchscreen Panel
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LCD Protected Position
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Without LCD Protected Position
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Viewfinder
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Optical
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Without Viewfinder
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LCD Screen Resolution
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118,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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Interface Type
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USB 2.0
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USB 2.0
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HDMI
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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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Proprietary Li-Ion
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Battery Life
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160 Images
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| System Requirements |
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Operating System
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.38 lb.
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0.35 lb.
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Depth
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1.04 in.
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0.87 in.
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Height
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2.24 in.
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2.19 in.
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Width
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3.37 in.
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3.91 in.
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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1 Year
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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013803048421
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8714574547176
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Product ID
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23740137
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101541401
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Included Accessories
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Software
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USB Cable
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Video Cable
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Hand Strap
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32 MB Memory Card
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Lithium Battery
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Battery Charger
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Software
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USB Cable
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Driver
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Battery Charger
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Strap
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AV Cable
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Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
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Release Date
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March, 2005
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Family Line
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Canon IXUS
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Canon IXUS
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MPN
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SD500
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4198B009AA
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot SD500 / IXUS 700 Digital Camera
$899.00
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Canon PowerShot SD3500 IS / Digital IXUS 210 IS Digital...
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Product Review Summary
92% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Fast, stylish, ultra compact, user friendly, very good image quality, and ISO 50
Cons
Mediocre battery life, red-eye problems, chromatic aberration, and noisy ISO 400 images
Recommended it?
Yes
One of the digital imaging revolution's most fascinating high-tech product developments was the ultra compact digital camera. Canon has dominated that very popular marketing niche since the first micro-cams hit store shelves and the new Canon Powershot SD500 continues that tradition. The SD500...
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Pros
Tiny size, 7.1MP, 3x optical zoom, some manual features, Excellent color accuracy,...
Cons
Weak Flash, Pictures not as sharp as some larger 7 MP cameras, Weak Battery
Recommended it?
Yes
My brother got lucky for his birthday... he's getting a new iPod Mini from me and a brand spanking new SD500 from my parents. Now he has stuff to make me a bit envious of him in the world of high tech... including his new Infiniti G35. Well, he worked hard for it.
Price
My...
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Product Review Summary
100% recommend this product
Pros
- Easy to Use (2)
- Compact (2)
- Lightweight (1)
- Quality Construction (1)
- Excellent Picture Quality (1)
Cons
- Overpriced (1)
- Bad in Low Light (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (2)
- Home (1)
- Travel (1)
- Gifts (1)
- Office (1)
- Outdoors (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Easy to Use,
Excellent Picture Quality,
Lightweight
Cons
Bad in Low Light
Recommended it?
Yes
Very good camera for that price. Not so good in low lighting but it has a great zoom and micro setting. Small enough to take anywhere. Takes great videos as well...a lot of times when on vacation and there is bad lighting I take the video instead of the photo because the video quality is great even...
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Pros
Easy to Use,
Compact
Cons
Overpriced
Recommended it?
Yes
I love Canon. Ive been purchasing Canon since my first Canon Rebel 35 mm more than 10 years ago. I think this little guy is a little pricey but it takes amazing pictures. Canon durability is unsurpassed Ive dropped this thing a good few times and no scratches no breakage!!!
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