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Canon Powershot SD990 IS

Canon Powershot SD990 IS

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A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
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C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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14.7 Megapixels from Canon

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  • 4 out of 5
"Very Good"
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The Canon Powershot SD990 is another superlative ultracompact ELPH digital camera, this time packing a tremendous 14.7-megapixel CCD sensor. It's the pinnacle of digital camera technology, with a small, lightweight body that isn't lacking in power and poise. The SD990 IS contains a 14.7-megapixel sensor, this year's upper limit for pixels, and is... read more

Specifications

  • 14.7 megapixels
  • 3.7x optical zoom / 4x digital zoom
  • Lens-shift image stabilization
  • JPEG file format
  • ISO 80-1600
  • Auto and manual exposure
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Answered Questions for the SD990 IS

Q: How is the SD 990 ISO in relation to the SD 790 ISO?
A: Rachel, The G10 and SD990 use the very same sensor. What the G10 adds is more manual control, flash hotshoe... read more
Q: SD990 IS vs. SD970 IS
A: Actually, the SD970 uses the same smaller sensor which is used in the SD880. It does cram more photosites onto... read more
Q: Another canon sd880 IS vs. sd 990 IS question
A: I think the 880 will be faster, although the cameras are nearly the same. But the performance will be worse... read more

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Open Questions for the SD990 IS

Q: What settings to use to prevent too strong of a flash on indoor photos with the SD990 IS?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: What year did Canon start selling the SD990 IS?
15 points for best answer - 1 reply
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 - 1 reply

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  • 4.12 out of 5

Average rating based on 248 total reviews: 4.12/5

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  • 5 out of 5
digital camera (andy jimenez - 6/27/09)

this camera is pefect for every occasionread more

  • 4 out of 5
Very Good (N.P.Viswanathan - 5/31/09)

Very good and with excellent features in this catogary- N.P.Viswanathanread more

  • 5 out of 5
Small.. and Powerful. Great camera! (Ben - 5/10/09)

I just picked up the SD990 IS and it's the perfect camera for me. I previously owned the SD870 and I wanted something similar if... read more

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