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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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The Powershot SD30 includes a 2.4x optical zoom and embraces Canon's perpetual curve design. The sleek and compact Powershot SD30 comes with 5.0-megapixel resolution and DIGIC II...
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The Powershot SD30 includes a 2.4x optical zoom and embraces Canon's perpetual curve design. The sleek and compact Powershot SD30 comes with 5.0-megapixel resolution and DIGIC II processing for high image quality and a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface for fast transfer speeds. The supplied Camera Station allows for easy connectivity to the PC, printer, and television--perfect for viewing contemporary slide shows created by the camera. The Camera Station also charges the camera when docked. Less
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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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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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0.23 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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1.8 in.
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Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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5.3 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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2.4x
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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5.3 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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2048 x 1536
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1600 x 1200
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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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160 x 120
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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Max Movie Length
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180 Seconds
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Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
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Video Speed
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-
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10 fps
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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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2.4x
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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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6.3 - 14.9 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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12 - 19.2 in. (w) / 3.9 - 19.2 in. (t)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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37 - 111 mm
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38 - 90 mm
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Focus Range
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19.2 in. to Infinity (w)
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12 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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f3.2/f5.4 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/2000 sec
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15 - 1/1600 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2 Frames
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1.3 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 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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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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50
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100
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200
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400
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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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2.5 MB (51 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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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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File Size (Low Res.)
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0.08 MB (about 1,600 images on 128MB card)
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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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SuperFine
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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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12 Sec.
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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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| Viewfinder / Display |
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LCD Protected Position
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Without 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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118,000 pixels
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| Interfaces |
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Video Interface
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Video Out
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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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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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Proprietary Lithium
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Battery Life
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160 Images
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160 Images
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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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0.23 lb.
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Depth
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1.04 in.
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0.94 in.
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Height
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2.24 in.
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1.78 in.
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Width
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3.37 in.
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3.78 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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750845826234
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Product ID
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23740137
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28261545
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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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Video Cable
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Bag
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Cradle / Docking Station
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Hand Strap
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16 MB Memory Card
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Driver
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Lithium Battery
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AC Power Adapter
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Remote Control
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Release Date
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March, 2005
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September, 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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0350B003
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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 SD30 / IXUS i Zoom Digital Camera
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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
50% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Brilliant design and colors
Cons
Poor optical zoom, light and motion sensitive
Recommended it?
No
If consumers are searching for a digital camera with high quality images, efficient zoom ability, and sophisticated focus settings, the Canon PowerShot SD30 is not the camera for them. From my experiences with this product, I can say that Canon was seriously lacking when the company developed this...
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Pros
Ease of use, quality of pictures, design
Cons
Dock required to upload to PC.
Recommended it?
Yes
In my camera purchase decision, I looked for quality, ease of use, and price. Quality and ease of use was easy to narrow down. My Canon-owning friends love their cameras, and online reviews are nearly unanimous in praising Canon's picture quality. The decison was between the SD400 and the SD30. I...
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