Canon Powershot SD990 IS
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- 7th of 7 in ELPH
- 22nd of 27 in Powershot
- 2nd of 6 in 14 Megapixels
- 32nd of 82 in Canon
- 23rd of 105 in $200 - $300
- 6th of 44 in $300 - $350
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Answered Questions for the Canon SD990 IS
- Q: Canon SD990 ok for a novice?
- A: hello anita cannon make very good cameras the 2009 range is very strongmy choice from... read more
- Q: Which camera is the better buy -- the Canon 880 or Canon 990?
- A: Anita,If you've compared the shots between both the 990 and 880 and have seen the... read more
- Q: does the Canon Powershot SD990 take video?
- A: Yes, it takes standard video and it is the *.mov format. Digital zoom is available... read more
- Q: taking my new 990 on a cruise. Will be creating an apple book and print pictures at 8x10. What setting should I have it on? Large-superfine? M1-normal
- A: ALWAYS shoot at the camera's highest setting. This is because amping it down to a... read more
- Q: Question about canon sd990
- A: I have read a little on the upcoming SD970, but until it's released it would... read more
- Q: Developing pics from 990IS
- A: Online print companies will all offer very similar quality. The difference will be in 1... read more
- Q: I just unpacked the camera last night. The auto focus light will NOT turn green when focused and the two beeps are not heard. Any ideas?
- A: If this is a constant thing, than there is something defective with the camera and... read more
- Q: digital macro between 880 and 990
- A: The difference in the Macro performance of the 880 and 990 is really not there. read more
- Q: How does the SD990 compare to the SD1100?
- A: First thing I would do is go to the Canon site and choose one or... read more
- Q: Which camera is better the Canon SD990/SD880 or the Nikon Coolpix S710
- A: Dee,You don't say whether you want "natural light photos" or "flash photos," at night. I'm... read more
- Q: Canon SD990 What is difference between import model and USA version?
- A: The only difference is in the warranty and service for the camera. USA models are... read more
- Q: Should I replace my FX 33 with the SD 990 IS? I need a faster shot but is the SD 990 fast?
- A: Even the current Panasonic TZ5 has the same lag problem as it locks down the... read more
- Q: No diopter adjustment on the 990!
- A: You're right, Ricky, those of us in the "reading glasses or bi-focal" stage of life... read more
- Q: Canon SD880 IS or Canon SD990 IS?
- A: 14MP in a camera that small will only serve to add more noise to low... read more
- Q: Which has the quickest manual shutter spead, the G10 or the SD990 IS?
- A: James, actually it is not that involved. You CAN go through all those steps if... read more
- Q: What type of battery? Dedicated or over counter brand battery?
- A: Canon recommends (requires) that Canon brand batteries be used for the warranty to be valid. read more
- Q: Does the Canon SD990 IS take video and if so, in what format?
- A: It shoots 20 fps in quicktime's H.264. So the video will look pretty good. As... read more
- Q: which is better sd 990is or panasonic lumix lx3?
- A: Hi shobegirl,Moving object in low light is a tough shot with any point and shoot... read more
- Q: How does the SD990 compare with the Panasonic DMC-TZ5?
- A: Michael,I have used both the Canon SD990 and the Panisonic TZ5 in comparison shots. Here's... read more
- Q: Is the Canon SD990 significantly better than the SD950?
- A: Michael, I believe that the Digic IV is a great improvement over the Digic III... read more
Open Questions for the Canon SD990 IS
- Q: Why has Canon discontinued the SD990?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I am looking for a small digital underwater camera. Any advice
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Test pix on SD990 IS set on "Auto" are soft, muddy, blurry.
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: how do I open the video clips from canon 990 IS? I have no problem uploading the pictures but the video is? thank you! Maries
- 1 point for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I have a Canon 40D and am thinking about going to the SD990IS for convenience
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: What settings to use to prevent too strong of a flash on indoor photos with the SD990 IS?
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: What year did Canon start selling the SD990 IS?
- 15 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I'm looking for a sm. easy to use dig that can take that quick kodak moment you need to have for kids
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: I get such blurry pictures with the point and shoot I currently have. . . is this a problem with this camera?
- 10 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: TIME FOR A NEW CAMERA
- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: How does the SD990 compair to the A710 IS,which I currently have, am pleased with but want to upgrade. Would you suggest another
- 5 points for best answer - 13 replies
- Q: Does it have "movie mode"?
- 3 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: excellent comments on canon sd990 vs 880 but what about sd990 vs the sd970
- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Would this be a great "first time owner"?
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: Does this camera have date stamp and folder creation capabilities?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Looking for a simple, small digital camera ($300=400) for great pictures of family and sailing events. Any suggestions?
- 10 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: While Shooting Video, Does the SD 990 offers zoom (digital or optical) and more important, Does it re-focuses when zooming?
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Please help me compare: SD990, Finepix F100 and Stylus Tough 8000!
- 5 replies
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