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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 SD780 IS Digital ELPH captivates the senses with bold saturated colors and a daringly original design that matches the intensity of Canon's camera technology.
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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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Ultra-Compact
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Weight
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0.38 lb.
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0.25 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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12.4 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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3x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Motion Detection
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Red-eye Correction
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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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12.4 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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3264 x 2448
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320 x 240
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2592 x 1944
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1600 x 1200
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4000 x 3000
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4000 x 2248
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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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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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5.9 - 17.9 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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35mm Zoom Lens
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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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| 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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Shutter Speed
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15 - 1/2000 sec
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15 - 1/1500 sec
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Frames Per Second
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2 Frames
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0.8 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 Type
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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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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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| 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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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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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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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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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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0.25 lb.
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Depth
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1.04 in.
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0.72 in.
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Height
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2.24 in.
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2.15 in.
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Width
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3.37 in.
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3.43 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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13803109603
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Product ID
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23740137
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82899014
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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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Battery Pack
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Release Date
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March, 2005
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March, 2009
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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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SD780IS SL
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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 SD780 IS / IXUS 100 IS Digital Camera
From
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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
93% recommend this product
Pros
- Easy to Use (15)
- Lightweight (14)
- Compact (13)
- Excellent Picture Quality (12)
- Great Design (7)
- Stylish (5)
- Quality Construction (5)
- Nice Screen (2)
- Rechargeable (1)
- Powerful Zoom (1)
Cons
- Short Battery Life (6)
- none (3)
- easy to misplace (3)
- Bad in Low Light (2)
- buttons may be hard to use (1)
- fingerprints on screen (1)
- LOTS of red eye (1)
- small buttons for big fingers (1)
- Poor Image Stabilization (1)
- Difficult to Use (1)
Good For
- Everyday Use (14)
- Outdoors (10)
- Travel (9)
- Home (9)
- Gifts (6)
- Office (2)
- Beach (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Small size, good viewfinder, nice colors, good snapshots for family, friends and online.
Cons
Smallish buttons are difficult for thick fingers, grainy in the dark, weak flash.
Recommended it?
Yes
Before I spend a lot of time talking about aperture, ISO, F-stop settings and glamour portraiture, I have to tell you this: I'm rating this camera based on whether it does what it - by its style, appearance, and price - leads a reasonable person to believe it ought to do. And I think it...
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Pros
Small, stylish, cute, well built.
Cons
Poor picture quality which contain excessive noise.
Recommended it?
No
This is a very cute little camera. It is small and stylish, well built, fits in a pocket. This is the best part about this camera. After that it is mostly downhill.
The camera was purchased to replace my wife's broken Canon A85 4mp camera. Her favorite color is red, she likes small stylish...
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