Canon PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Black)

Canon PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Black) Review

I just gave away my beloved camera to my beloved cousin, and was worried that I wouldn't find any ones which I would love as much. And I found this camera. Amazon took forever to deliver, and I was very upset about it. But since I've used it for a few days, I forgave Amazon!

First, quality of pictures: very sharp. I think that's because of the 12MP feature. It is said the pictures can be made into posters of photo-quality. I believe so.

Second, the AUTO function is extremely helpful. You just point and shoot and 90% of the time it comes out perfect, unless the object is moving too fast.

Third, anti-shakes works well.

Fourth, takes decent pictures in a low-light situation. That was what bugs me with the old one. The flash ruins it sometimes, so I'll just turn it off when it's a little dark and the pics come out just fine.

Fifth, you can change the sound system so your camera can make loud noises or be completely mute when you operate it. Isn't cool?

Sixth, the battery takes a short time to charge, although I wish it lasts a little longer: If you video, expect it to be empty within half an hour. If you take pictures, a couple hundred would do it.

Seventh, the battery and memory card slot functions very easily and securely.

Eighth, the screen doesn't go completely black when under the sun.

Ninth, it's very small and light.

I chose this color because it's the cheapest among all other colors of this model and I thought it would be okay since I like red. But after receiving it, I understand why it's the cheapest. It looks a little "too dull" and "too much" on the little space you got on this tiny product. And the red is not exactly the best red, it just looks dull that's all I could say to explain. But judging by its excellent performance, I am very happy with it. The color doesn't matter any more.

One minor "flaw" I should say, is that the "shoot" button is placed too close to the center, so sometimes when I shoot, my index finger covers the upper corner of the screen and I will have to be conscious of this.

This is the very first review after only a few days I've used it. I am still fiddling with it but so far I am very impressed. Highly recommended.

Will update more if there are major issues!

P.S. When I ordered it 3 weeks ago, it's ranked 6th. Today it's 2nd.

Canon PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Black) Feature

• 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
• 3x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
• HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
• 2.5-inch widescreen PureColor LCD II screen; Face Detection
• Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Canon PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Black) Overview

It may be Canon's slimmest Digital ELPH, but it's selection of photo-friendly options is undeniably wide. From full HD movie capture to peak performance in even the most unforgiving shooting conditions, this digital camera is on the cutting edge of point-and-shoot picture taking. One-year warranty. Model SD780IS.

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