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Canon Powershot SD790 IS
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HQ Grade: B+
| 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. |
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This camera is ranked
- 17th of 175 in Ultra Compact
- 18th of 102 in 9 and 10 Megapixels
- 16th of 27 in Powershot
- 25th of 82 in Canon
- 7th of 77 in $150 - $200
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Answered Questions for the Canon SD790 IS
- Q: White screen appears occassionally when taking pictures?
- A: Reset the camera and update the firmware. I'd also check your battery contacts and clean... read more
- Q: why do i have to erase pictures alot just to take more pictures?
- A: The specifications, as shown in this report , indicate that the camera accepts SDHC cards... read more
- Q: good pictures while moving and without flash????
- A: I'm don't think it has a pet setting but, it does have a portrait setting... read more
- Q: I just purchased the SD790, this is my first camera with no viewfinder. Has anyone had a problem viewing the screen in bright sunlight?
- A: Unfortunately, that is one of the drawbacks of going without a view screen. Bright ambient... read more
- Q: Is there an easier way to use the function dial on this thing?
- A: You can try resetting the camera. That may adjust the sensitivity of the function dial... read more
- Q: SD790IS vs the new SD880IS
- A: Well the 880 does have the newer processor, but I don't think you'll see a... read more
- Q: what material is the camera case?
- A: probably a foam / faux leather. read more
- Q: Canon SD790 or 870 or Sony DSC-w170 ot Panasonic Lumix TZ5
- A: I would go wit hte Canon 790 or 870, the picture quality is unsurpassed, and... read more
- Q: Canon SD790IS or Nikon S52
- A: The SD790 gets my vote still. read more
- Q: Canon SD870IS, Canon SD790IS or Sony DSC-w170?
- A: Elysa,I am a big fan of the Canon cameras (I currently own 3). That being... read more
- Q: Which is is better? Sony DSC T 300 or Canon SD 790 IS?
- A: hello gerard the nikon and sony produce good pictures but in my opinionthe best travel... read more
- Q: what camera is better the sd 790 or sd 870?
- A: THey're pretty much the same camera with a few exceptions, one being that the SD870... read more
- Q: Which is bettterr-SD770 IS ---SD790 IS. Is this a camera that takes bright pictures and take pictures quickly?
- A: I love the SD790 and got to review it:http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sd790-is-digital-camera-review_roundup.htmlIt's fast and gives fantastic results under... read more
- Q: Does the Canon SD790 have shutter lag?
- A: Hi Stan,I reviewed this camera (http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-sd790-is-digital-camera-review_roundup.html) and really, having handled quite a few cameras that... read more
- Q: Canon SD 790 IS Pictures in bright light
- A: Hi Marie,I reviewed this camera, and found the LCD to be not too bad in... read more
- Q: I can't decide between the Canon SD 790 IS, the 850IS or for $50 more the 870IS?
- A: First thing I would do is go to the SD 790 IS Canon site. In... read more
- Q: I'm in at a maritime school which entails traveling the world and working in harsh environments, is this camera rugged yet fancy enough for this?
- A: hello rebekah no, it is not suitable for non standard use. the camera you need... read more
- Q: canon sd770, sd790, nikon s550, s600
- A: Gless,Both Canon and Nikon make great cameras, it just depends on what you want to... read more
- Q: does this camera have anti glare monitor?
- A: Juliann,This camera comes with a anti-reflective, anti-scratch coating on its 3" LCD screen that is... read more
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Open Questions for the Canon SD790 IS
- Q: Can I use 2 features at the same time? For example, indoor lighting and kids/pets.
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: When I'm recording video, if a light shines into the camera, a vertical line shows up on the recording. How do I stop that from happening?
- 13 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: TRYING TO DECIDE BETWEEN THE SD790 SD1200 and SD960 SD990
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: how is the video mode on the canon sd790 IS??
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Does the SD790 have good-quality video/sound recording?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Which one would you recommend for a novice b/w Cannon SD790, Nikon 550, Nikon 560, and Olympus FE 370.
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Does it come with a battery and charger?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I presently have a Nikon Coolpix L3 and find the shutter speed extremely slow. How is the Canon sd790?
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: hi! is the canon SD790 IS better than the Canon SD1100 (not in terms of megapixels but other specifications)?
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: What is that best camera with Macro?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Which SD camera 790, 950, 1111, or 870 is the quickest
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Need good detailed closeups
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Can't decide Canon sd790 or Canon sd770? any one had experience with these two?
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: help me decide between SD790is and powershot G9.for the use of a medical student!!!
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
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