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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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It's so easy to capture the magic of every moment when the SD880 IS Digital ELPH comes along for the ride. There's a terrific sense of creative options for your photographic sense...
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It's so easy to capture the magic of every moment when the SD880 IS Digital ELPH comes along for the ride. There's a terrific sense of creative options for your photographic sense with a wide range of shooting modes and a wide-angle 28mm lens - all because your camera sees the world without limits. Of course, it's a stylish point of view from a camera that merges up-to-the-moment performance with the art of impeccable design. 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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0.34 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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3 in.
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Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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10.3 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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4x
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Camera Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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10.3 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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2816 x 2112
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2272 x 1704
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1600 x 1200
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3648 x 2736
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3648 x 2048
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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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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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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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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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5 - 20 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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0.8 - 19.69 in. (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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37 - 111 mm
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28 - 112 mm
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Focus Range
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19.2 in. to Infinity (w)
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19.69 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/f5.8 (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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1.4 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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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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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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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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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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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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Without Viewfinder
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LCD Screen Resolution
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118,000 pixels
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230,000 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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Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
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Battery Life
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160 Images
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310 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 9
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Apple Mac OS X
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Microsoft Windows 2000
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Microsoft Windows 98
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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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Apple Mac OS X 10
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.38 lb.
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0.34 lb.
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Depth
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1.04 in.
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0.93 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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3.69 in.
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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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999000010038
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Product ID
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23740137
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78118240
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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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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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PowerShot SD880
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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 SD880 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 870 IS Digital...
$499.00
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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
- Excellent Picture Quality (4)
- Lightweight (3)
- Compact (3)
- Great Design (2)
- Stylish (2)
- Easy to Use (2)
- Nice Screen (1)
- Simple Setup (1)
- Quality Construction (1)
- Long Battery Life (1)
Cons
- Weak Flash (2)
- on off button hard to press (1)
- No manual ISO settings (1)
Good For
- Travel (4)
- Everyday Use (4)
- Outdoors (3)
- Beach (2)
- Gifts (2)
- Portraits (1)
- Home (1)
- Special Events (1)
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Consumer Reviews
Pros
The best camera out there- color, handling, flash, ease of use
Cons
Price
Recommended it?
Yes
I was shopping for the “BEST” of the current crop of small ultra compact cameras. The ultra compact cameras can't compete with the larger cameras but I wanted one that could be taken in a pocket on a daily basis and still have pretty damn good pictures.
At the time of writing this review...
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Pros
Excellent photo qualityHigh performanceStylishCompact
Cons
Flash range is quite limited.
Recommended it?
Yes
I purchased a SD880IS in Gold for myself for Christmas.
Wow ! It is just a fantastic camera.
The camera is stylish, well built, compact, feature rich. The gold color metal front and brown plastic back look very nice.
Picture quality is excellent with bright, vivid, sharp photos.
The...
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