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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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Experience an even more intuitive touch panel technology with the PowerShot ELPH 500 HS digital camera. Do almost everything right on the LCD- like choosing an AF point, set exposure...
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Experience an even more intuitive touch panel technology with the PowerShot ELPH 500 HS digital camera. Do almost everything right on the LCD- like choosing an AF point, set exposure settings and record videos - all with the touch of one finger. The PowerShot ELPH 500 HS brings the art of photography at your command. It's packed with great Canon essentials like an f/2.0 lens, the HS SYSTEM, 1080p Full HD video and 24mm Wide-Angle Lens so every moment is captured in pure Canon brilliance. 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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HD Recording Format
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1080p (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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0.36 lb.
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LCD Screen Size
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2 in.
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3.2 in.
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Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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12.1 Megapixel
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Optical Zoom
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3x
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4.4x
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Features
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Image Stabilization
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Red-eye Correction
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Face Detection
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| Image Quality |
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Camera Resolution
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7.4 Megapixel
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12.1 Megapixel
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Image Sensor Type
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CCD
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CMOS
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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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2816 x 2112
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2816 x 1880
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4000 x 3000
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2816 x 1584
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4000 x 2248
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4000 x 2664
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2992 x 2992
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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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1920 x 1080
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Video Format
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AVI
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Motion JPEG
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HD (High Definition)
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Max Movie Length
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180 Seconds
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30 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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4.4x
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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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24 - 120 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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1.2 - 19.2 in. (w)
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35mm Zoom Lens
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37 - 111 mm
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24 - 105 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/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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8.2 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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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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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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3200
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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 2.3
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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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Built-in Memory Size
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4.096 GB
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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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Tripod Mount
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Without 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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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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| Power Supply |
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Battery Type
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Proprietary Lithium
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NB-6L
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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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Microsoft Windows XP
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Microsoft Windows Vista
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Apple Mac OS X 10
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Microsoft Windows 7
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| Dimensions |
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Weight
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0.38 lb.
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0.36 lb.
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Depth
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1.04 in.
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0.98 in.
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Height
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2.24 in.
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2.18 in.
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Width
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3.37 in.
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3.96 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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8714574564500
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Product ID
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23740137
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106835884
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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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USB Cable
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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, 2011
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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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5135B005AA
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Canon PowerShot SD500 / IXUS 700 Digital Camera
$899.00
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Canon ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Digital Camera
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$159.99
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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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Consumer Reviews
Pros
Easy to use, Very good pictures, HD video, Large LCD
Cons
Touch screen LCD is slow and imprecise, expensive, slight tendency toward...
Recommended it?
Yes
Canon has been the top selling P&S digicam maker in the U. S. for a long time. Canon also sells more entry-level and amateur level DSLRs than any of their competition. Photojournalists, Pro Sports shooters, Wedding photographers, Magazine and Free Lance shooters, and others who make...
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