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Canon Powershot SD890 IS

Canon Powershot SD890 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.
  • 2 out of 5
"Locked up 3x's"
  • 2 out of 5
"Good while it lasted"
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Canon just keeps making new cameras. The SD890 IS is a bump up, marrying a 10-megapixel sensor with lens-shift image stabilization, making this tiny ultracompact a very appealing package. Additionally, the SD890 IS features a 5x optical zoom lens, perhaps the largest lens available in an ultracompact style model. If you're looking for highly-detailed... read more

Specifications

  • 10 Megapixels
  • 5x optical zoom
  • Face detection auto-focus
  • Lens-shift Image Stabilization
  • Movie mode with sound
  • JPEG file format
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Answered Questions for the SD890 IS

Q: Where can I get this camera? I want to buy only from a store not thru online. I live in Las Vegas, NV.
A: Best Buy carries it. There's one on Maryland Pkwy. read more
Q: SD890 or A2000 for kids and everyday use?
A: Well, both cameras should be able to do the job. The Elph series are usually thinner and are more expensive... read more
Q: Compared to the 1100 IS and Panasonic Lumix TZ5?
A: hello jordanmany people choose panasonic because of thier build quality and the quality of the lenseshere are some real world... read more

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Open Questions for the SD890 IS

Q: Canon Powershot SD890 IS or Canon A2100 IS ? I couldn't decide that. Help me!
1 point for best answer - 1 reply
Q: Canon Powershot 890 and the "Fatal Error" message
5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: How does the SD890 compare with the SD880? Which is better for me if I'm looking for excellent quality photos and quick shutter speed?
10 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.11 out of 5

Average rating based on 280 total reviews: 4.11/5

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  • 2 out of 5
Locked up 3x's (paula - 8/17/09)

We've had our camera for just over a year. During the first month the lens locked open and the store replaced it. 4-5 months later... read more

  • 2 out of 5
Good while it lasted (Shelly Kidd - 7/28/09)

I've only had this camera 10 mths & it just broke. You turn it on and the focus is super blurry. Very disappointed! My old... read more

  • 1 out of 5
Lens Lock up and will not reset. (Don Sutton - 9/13/09)

I have had this camera for 9 months. Purchased at Costco so the warranty was up with them. It took good pictures but if it... read more

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