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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2005. It has been replaced by the Canon SD850 IS and Canon SD1000.
Canon PowerShot SD500
Canon PowerShot SD500
D
HQ Grade: D
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Beware of battery life"
  • 4 out of 5
"works well and takes great pictures"
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Canon SD500 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 5 out of 5
Everything I hoped for ( - 11/28/05)

... Was cautious when I bought it - upgraded from a mere 2.0 mp HP camera. Did some homework before buying it and I love... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent Pictures! Fastest Start up Ever! ( - 9/19/05)

Overall this is a great camera! I love the 2" LCD allthough they just released a SD-550 with a 2.5. The only thing I don't... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Too Fun!!! ( - 9/7/05)

Bought this just before leaving for a hiking trip out to Zion (UT) and Red Rock Canyon (AZ). Wanted something small enough to carry in... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Every shot is a good one! ( - 9/1/05)

I've had this camera for a couple of months and have taken hundreds of pictures, every shot is clear and crisp. I'm not really an... read more

  • 5 out of 5
the best ( - 8/25/05)

lve owned an Olympus Camedia for 2years. I loved the camera but the LCD has some black spots. So ive decided to buy a new... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Takes great pics - Awesome ( - 8/19/05)

I took some pics for our local feast, Fireworks good pics and iwhen i say good i mean it!Good pics! It took me about two... read more

  • 5 out of 5
The best digital camera you can buy ( - 8/17/05)

I bought this camera six months ago and I can't believe the super clean images and reliability. I bought it on recommendation from a reviewer. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Awesome pictures - Easy to use ( - 6/20/05)

I've taken about 200 pictures with my SD500 and love it! Like others, I'm amazed at the picture quality on screen and printed out... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Camera ( - 5/25/05)

I just bought the SD500 and have been using it a few days. The picture quality is outstanding and the features are amazing. I first... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Worth the extra dough ( - 5/11/05)

I got this camera after returning the disappointing Nikon coolpix 7600. The Nikon was about $150 less, but I do not regret spending the extra... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Can't find anything wrong with it! ( - 5/11/05)

For what it is, basically a high-end point-and-shoot, this camera does everything one would expect of such a camera, and does it extremely well. read more

  • 5 out of 5
I'm in love!! ( - 5/6/05)

I have been searching for a few months for a digital camera. I have done my homework and came home with the SD500! The quality... read more

  • 5 out of 5
If I could, I'd marry it and have its babies ( - 4/25/05)

Okay, yes, I've only had the camera for a week. But WOW. I can't get over how many awesome features there are, how gorgeous the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Easy to use! Great Pictures! Very satisfied! ( - 4/22/05)

I work at Magnolia Audio Video and was planning on buying my first Sony digital camera that was very compact the DSCT1. I have been... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Unbelievable quality and convenience ( - 4/18/05)

Bought this camera for my wife who's completely new to digital cams. In the first day of use, the pics she took look something from... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Superb performance ( - 4/5/05)

Excellent features and great picture quality. read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent camera ( - 4/4/05)

I also own EOS20D , it is a professional camera, down side is too big to bring around. That's why I bought the sd500 today... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Could ask for anything better ( - 4/1/05)

I actually work at Best Buy in the Digital Imaging Department and have a lot of experience with many different digi cams. I got my... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent - Plain and simple. ( - 3/22/05)

I initially purchased the S500 a few weeks ago, only to find out the SD500 was coming out soon.
I was a little disappointed with... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Buy it! ( - 3/17/05)

I've got a drawer full of digital cameras and this one has quickly become my favorite of the bunch. Obviously it doesn't have the lens... read more

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