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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 It has been replaced by the Canon SD850 IS and Canon SD1000.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

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HQ Grade: C
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.
  • 5 out of 5
"I love this camera!"
  • 5 out of 5
"7.1 mp n no high cost"
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The Canon PowerShot SD500 brings 7-megapixel resolution to Canon's wildly popular ELPH series of ultra compact digital cameras. Small enough to fit in a pocket, yet sporting enough resolution to create poster size prints with ease, the Canon SD500 packs a great deal of photographic punch into a tiny body. Whether or not the average photographer needs... read more

Specifications

  • 7.1 megapixels (effective)
  • 3x optical zoom/4x digital zoom
  • autofocus only
  • program exposure
  • JPEG file format
  • ISO range 50-400
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Answered Questions for the SD500

Q: Will the Sandisk Extreme III 4GB SDHD card work with this camera?
A: Sorry looks like according to the canon website no. Your cam will only take sd cards. http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelTechSpecsAct&fcategoryid=145&modelid=11157Here is the link. read more
Q: how do i "unlock card?"
A: Check your memory card. If it is a SanDisk there may be a small white tab on the side of... read more
Q: Where can I get instructions for replacing flash on my SD500
A: Are you still looking for an answer? If so, I recommend you re-submit it on http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com so it will have... read more

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Open Questions for the SD500

Q: i need this camara, a new one.Where can i find it?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: I own a sd500 and the accessory's for it
2 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: where to get a manual for a canon powershot sd500
5 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 3.95 out of 5

Average rating based on 247 total reviews: 3.95/5

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  • 5 out of 5
I love this camera! (Heather - 12/25/06)

Very nice camera with great details on the pictures. I've own two cameras before and i've broken them in a years worth of time, this... read more

  • 5 out of 5
7.1 mp n no high cost (Vikrant - 11/18/06)

it is an excellent camera and its mode.read more

  • 4 out of 5
excellent (Danni - 11/10/06)

for the price, its badass. i have never had an LCD issue though and its been banged up pretty bad. im surprised mine hasnt broken. read more

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Professional Reviews

  • 3.6 out of 5
Very well designed (CNET - 10/7/05)

CNET finds the PowerShot SD500 to have the best start up time in its class and quick shot to shot performance. It's a well designed 7 megapixel camera that lacks advanced controls. read original review

  • 4 out of 5
Fast, easy to use and capable of producing first-class results in the right situations (Digital Photography Review - 4/18/05)

If you're printing at sizes 8 x 10 and below the Canon PowerShot SD500 makes an excellent ultra compact camera. Though the default autofocus mode can be "erratic" this can be overcome by changing focus setting. read original review

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