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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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From its elegantly curved profile to its superb functionality, the ultra-compact PowerShot SD550 Digital ELPH rightfully owns the top spot in the Digital ELPH line. The camera's...
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From its elegantly curved profile to its superb functionality, the ultra-compact PowerShot SD550 Digital ELPH rightfully owns the top spot in the Digital ELPH line. The camera's significant design achievement is matched by advanced imaging technology, for photography that makes as big an impact as the camera itself. Now equipped with an eye-opening 2.5 inch LCD screen. 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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0.38 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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2.5 in.
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Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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7.4 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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3x
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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7.4 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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3072 x 2304
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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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30 fps
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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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3x
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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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7.7 - 23.1 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) / 12 - 19.2 in. (t)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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37 - 111 mm
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37 - 111 mm
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Focus Range
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19.2 in. to Infinity (w)
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19.2 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/f4.9 (w/t)
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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/2000 sec
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15 - 1/2000 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2 Frames
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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 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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Fill-in 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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File Size (High Res.)
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2.97 MB (43 images on 128MB card)
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2.44 MB (52 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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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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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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Tripod Mount
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With Tripod Mount
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Built-in Microphone
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With Built-in Microphone
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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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Optical
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LCD Screen Resolution
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118,000 pixels
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115,000 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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150 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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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98SE
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Microsoft Windows ME
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Microsoft Windows XP
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.38 lb.
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0.38 lb.
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Depth
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1.04 in.
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1.08 in.
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Height
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2.24 in.
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2.24 in.
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Width
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3.37 in.
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3.52 in.
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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013803048421
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100000543501
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Product ID
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23740137
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27080550
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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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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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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 PowerShot
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MPN
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SD500
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SD550
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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 SD550 / IXUS 750 Digital Camera
Not Currently Available
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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
65% recommend this product
Consumer Reviews
Pros
7 megapixels, fast, stylish, ultra compact, user friendly, 2.5" LCD, ISO 50
Cons
Mediocre battery life, red-eye problems, chromatic aberration, and noisy ISO 400 images
Recommended it?
Yes
One of the most interesting high-tech product developments of recent years is the ultra-compact digital camera and Canon has pretty much dominated that very popular market niche since the first Digital Elph micro-cams hit store shelves. Canon's newest Digital Elph, the Powershot SD550, provides 7...
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Pros
Small, sleek, lightweight, 7.1 megapixels, user-friendly, many modes, nice charger
Cons
Lens cover, could have more manual controls, average battery life, mode button gets...
Recommended it?
Yes
We love taking digital photos, and we're always prepared for wherever we go. My husband and I like to have something compact and convenient. Since we already have a Canon D20, a fairly large camera, it was only natural that we wanted to have a smaller camera on hand. This camera was introduced in...
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