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Note: This camera was first sold in Aug 2005. It has been replaced by the Canon SD850 IS.
Canon PowerShot SD550

Canon PowerShot SD550

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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.
  • 4 out of 5
"Great Camera for 1.5 years - then zoom quit."
  • 4 out of 5
"great pictures but froze up"
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The Canon PowerShot SD550 is a sleek 7 megapixel ultracompact. The Canon PowerShot SD550 is the older brother of the PowerShot SD450. The camera also features an oversized 2.5" LCD display that gives excellent previews of your 7.1 megapixel photos. An orientation sensor rotates your preview image depending on which way you hold the camera, horizontally... read more

Specifications

  • 7.1 megapixels
  • 3x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • autofocus
  • auto and manual exposure
  • JPEG file format
  • lithium ion battery
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Answered Questions for the SD550

Q: How can I get my flash to work on a Powreshot SD550?
A: From what I understand, the flash for the SD550 "isn't all that," in the first place. Unfortunately, Canon's only recommendation... read more
Q: Will the SanDisk Extreme III SD 2GB work with the Cannon SD550?
A: Hi Jack,You're totally right that there are some mixed messages about this out there. I just spent awhile googling around... read more
Q: downloading movies
A: Darren,Does it download the movies to an unrecognizeable format? You might need to download quicktime for the movies to work. read more

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Open Questions for the SD550

Q: The time and date on my sd550 is not holding? any clue why? trouble shooting help please
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: When I download my pics say wallpaper each time and says I don't have enough room. How do I get rid of this?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: My Canon SD550 lens is stuck telescoped is there a way to fix that without sending it in to the manufacturer?
10 points for best answer - 2 replies

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Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Canon SD550

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  • 4 out of 5

Average rating based on 369 total reviews: 4/5

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  • 4 out of 5
Great Camera for 1.5 years - then zoom quit. (Mike Lowery - 10/16/07)

Have been very happy with camera for 1.5 years. Have taken it on some very extreme outings. Have not had any real problems with it... read more

  • 4 out of 5
great pictures but froze up (chris - 2/14/07)

we really enjoyed this camera, my grown son has somehow snatched it since the birth of his son this september now he brings it over... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Everyone wants it! (KatSauvey - 1/26/07)

I don't know what the other owners are complaining about. TAKE CARE of your digital camera. It is not a toy, buy a leather case. read more

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Professional Reviews

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

CNET says that the SD550 is a competent follow up to the SD500, with an elegant design and larger 2.5" LCD screen. read original review

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