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Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Canon PowerShot SD800 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.
  • 5 out of 5
"Performed well"
  • 4 out of 5
"Good camera but lcd cracked"
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Another wide-angle entry from Canon, the SD800 IS features a wonderful 28mm 3.8x optical zoom lens, with image stabilization. The SD800 IS is a nice bump for Canon's Digital ELPH series, the first of its kind to feature a wide-angle lens. With a 7.1 megapixel sensor and curvy, all-metal body, this ultracompact is sure to turn heads in the next few... read more

Specifications

  • 7.1 megapixels
  • 3.8x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Auto focus, auto and manual exposure
  • "Shift-type" image stabilization
  • JPEG file format
  • ISO 80-1600
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Answered Questions for the SD800 IS

Q: can i use the sdhc card in my sd850is camera?
A: You can use sdhc card for this camera.If you log on to this site , you would find all the... read more
Q: Is the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS a good choice for me?
A: I'll try to answer your questions about the SD800IS, as a new-member of the SD800IS club :)1.) 3.5"x2.3"x.99", makes for... read more
Q: What does it mean Error E16?
A: If it is an e18 error - try this website www.e18error.com. It is pretty helpful. I have also read up... read more

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Open Questions for the SD800 IS

Q: Black LCD after switching on
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Q: i bought a canon powershot SD800 IS and the LCD appears cracked with a crooked line of "ink" appearing in the lCD. can this be cheaply fixed?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: bought this need software for printer
20 points for best answer - 2 replies

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  • 4.43 out of 5

Average rating based on 954 total reviews: 4.43/5

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  • 5 out of 5
Performed well (Anna - 12/26/07)

This camra performed very well overall. It has a compact design. It was easy enough to figure out. With only 2 days of ownership I... read more

  • 4 out of 5
Good camera but lcd cracked (Marshall - 12/21/07)

Wide angle lense and OIS are this cameras best features.Quite happy with my purchase until I discovered the lcd lense had cracked. This I have... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Canon SD800 IS (Phillip - 11/25/07)

Purchased as a replacement for an S400. Amazing improvement. Wide angle lens is the best feature. There are brighter/bigger LCD screens out there but the... read more

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