Samsung NV10 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom with Advance Shake Reduction

Samsung NV10 10.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom with Advance Shake Reduction

Samsung NV10 offers still pictures that are sharper and more detailed than most digital cameras around. This 10-megapixel digital-camera features the distinctive Life-Style appearance along with an innovative Smart-Touch control pad, a sleek, brushed black aluminum body and compact design. The NV10, measuring just .7-inches thick, includes a Schneider 3x optical zoom lens (35-105mm equivalent), a 5x digital zoom and a large, 2.5-inch color LCD display. Advanced Shaking Reduction (ASR) provides enhanced image clarity by electronically compensating for excess hand shake and improving color in environments lacking sufficient lighting where the use of the electronic-flash is not desirable. For crystal-clear images under various shooting conditions, the NV10 features 11 scene modes, including Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow and Text Recognition. Text Recognition, a feature unique to Samsung digital still cameras, allows users to shoot documents such as books, papers and magazines and then extract text from the image taken using the bundled ?Digimax Reader? text recognition software.
In addition to its incomparable still picture quality, NV10 can record in VGA (640x480) at 30fps, for smoother video and a larger view of the movie on LCD and TV screens. It also includes a movie stabilizer function that automatically detects and corrects minor lateral and vertical camera movement. For additional control, the continuous video recording function allows the user to pause and resume video recording at any time, while the built-in movie editing function allows users to edit video in-camera. There are also several special effects functions for creative control in-camera, such as Color Effect, Highlight, Photo Frame, Negative and Composite Shot. Color effects include B/W, sepia, blue, green and red. Overall, a great camera for all seasons and reasons. Autofocus

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #13064 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Samsung

Model: NV10

Released on: 2006-09-15

Dimensions: 1.00" h x 4.00" w x 5.00" l, 1.00 pounds

Display size: 2.5

Features

10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints

3x Advance Shake Reduction optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display

Easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI) using the touch-pad LCD

Records VGA-quality video at 30 frames per second

Bundled with Digimax Reader text-recognition software, for conversion of images taken of books, papers, and magazines

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
The 10-megapixel NV10 features the distinctive styling of the NV Series including an innovative touch pad Graphical User Interface (GUI), a sleek, brushed black aluminum body, and a compact design. The NV10, measuring just .7-inches thick, includes a Schneider 3x optical zoom lens (35-105mm equivalent), a 5x digital zoom, and a large, 2.5-inch color LCD display.

The NV10, a 10-megapixel model, joins the NV Series of digital still cameras featuring unique, slim designs with sleek bodies in brushed black, stainless steel and a trademark Samsung blue ring located around the lens of each model. This premium line was developed after two years of extensive market research, and as a result, feature a revolutionary, easy-to-use Graphical User Interface (GUI) that allows users to easily toggle through menu functions using a convenient touch pad located along the LCD on the back of the camera, instead of the traditional dial located at the top of the camera. For outstanding image quality, the NV10 features legendary Schneider optics.

The NV10 is equipped with Samsung's state-of-the-art Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) technology to combat hand shake. The ASR function provides enhanced image clarity by electronically compensating for excess hand shake and improving color in environments lacking sufficient lighting where the use of the flash is not desirable.

With the touch of a button, the unique technology uses proprietary algorithms to interpret sharpness and color information to deliver an image that looks like it has been taken with the flash. As the flash is disabled, side effects such as red eye are prevented.

As with the entire NV Series, the NV10 can record in VGA (640 x 480) at 30 frames per second (fps), for smoother video and a larger view of the movie on LCD and TV screens. The NV10 also includes a movie stabilizer function that automatically detects and corrects minor lateral and vertical camera movement. For additional control, the continuous video recording function allows the user to pause and resume video recording at any time, while the built-in movie editing function allows users to edit video in-camera. There are also several special effects functions for creative control in-camera, such as Color Effect, Highlight, Photo Frame, Negative, and Composite Shot. Color effects include black and white, sepia, blue, green, and red.

For crystal-clear images under various shooting conditions, the NV10 features 11 scene modes, including Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Close-up, Sunset, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, and Text Recognition. Text Recognition, a feature unique to Samsung digital still cameras, allows users to shoot documents such as books, papers, and magazines and then extract text from the image taken using the bundled Digimax Reader text recognition software.

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Customer Reviews

MY SAMSUNG NV 10
I AM VERY HAPPY WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CAMEERA. IT IS SMALL AND TAKES VERY SHARP PICTURES. ANTI SHAKE WORKS GREAT. HAVE NOT HAD ANY DIFFICULITIES USING ALL THE FEATURES OF THIS CAMERA.

OK camera, terrible customer support
The camera itself is OK, no complaints. However at some point it was damaged and sent to Samsung for repair. That turned out to be a naightmarish experience. I don't recommend buying a Sumsung camera because if you ever need it serviced, you will have to deal with the most incompetent bureaucrocy that will loose your camera and will keep you on phone for hours inventing various excuses of why the camera is lost. For closest approximation of the Samsung customer service read Frantz Kafka's "Trail". The book will cost you less than the camera here on Amazon, but the impressions will be the same.

Convenient camera (but user manual is a little vague)
I have a Nikon D80 Digital SLR and an older Sony DSC-V1 digital camera. But I wanted a smaller camera that I could easily carry around everywhere and use at any time.

I tried the Canon Elph, the Nikon Coolpix, and others in a local camera store. But they were either too slippery to hold, or too big/heavy, or lacked a decent wide angle, or didn't support decent manual modes. Then I tried the NV10. WOW!

SMART TOUCH
The camera manual is a little vague about this. Swipe-and-pause (not press) from one button to its neighbor scrolls pictures one-by-one. Swipe-and-pause across more buttons scrolls faster through multiple pictures. To keep scrolling without swiping over and over, swipe-and-pause but end on the very last button on the left, or on the second-to-last button on the right.

The Zoom button lets you zoom out to view multiple thumbnails in a photo album view (swipe-and-pause to scroll left/right/up/down) and then zoom in for the full view of a selected picture.

SIZE/GRIP
This camera is skinny! I have (previously) uploaded a picture to Amazon showing the camera with a dime for comparison.

It has a decent grip, and it's slightly longer than most of the other comparable cameras I tried. But you could try it in a store to decide for yourself.

PICTURE QUALITY
It only supports JPG (no TIFF or RAW formats). By default, it's set on JPG Medium, but you can set it to JPG Fine.

To give you a sense of the colors, the grain, issues with the image at the corners, low-light handling, and shake reduction (or not), I have previously uploaded an uncropped picture of some jelly fish (at an aquarium), taken handheld with no flash in Automatic mode. The only light was from the soft/dim light inside the tanks. The room was dark because these jellies don't tolerate light well.

MANUAL SETTINGS
You usually only get two F stop choices available at any time. (F2.8 and F7.1 commonly appear, but the these choices change when you zoom.)

SHAKE REDUCTION
The ASR is digital, not optical. So, it's not the same as having a vibration reduction lens. (Also, the manual indicates that you need to enter a special shooting mode to get the ASR. So, apparently you don't get ASR most of the time.)

SD CARD
The manual guarantees compatibility with 1GB max. I haven't tried a 2GB card yet.

The camera also has 20MB of internal memory built in, so you can actually take a couple of pictures even *before* you buy a card (or after you fill up a card).

REMOTE
There's a remote available in certain countries, but I have yet to see it available (by itself, at least) in the US.

BATTERY LIFE
Once you get past the newbie need to use up battery life while fiddling with learning to use the camera, it doesn't seem too bad. The batteries are very small (as shown in my uploaded picture), so it's easy to carry a couple of extras.

ZOOM
The 3X optical zoom is OK. The newer Samsung NV11 has a 5x optical zoom (but maybe Samsung traded that for something that I would miss). The NV7 has a 7X optical zoom (but it's a bigger camera).

I've had the NV10 for nearly a year now, and I'm pleased with it.

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Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Canon PowerShot SD790IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Chiseled edges with a subtle gleam give this PowerShot SD790-IS Digital ELPH distinctive sculptural appeal. Its high-end specifications include 10-Megapixels of resolution plus Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology, to deliver the ultimate in crisp, clear, amazingly detailed images. View your crisp clear images on a large 3.0" PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color with great viewing from a wide range of angles. Improved Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure, flash and white balance automatically, allowing greater freedom of shooting throughout the image capture process. Motion Detection Technology automatically detects subject movement and optimizes exposure control and ISO settings to reduce image blur. DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and improved functionality. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers. Focusing Range - Normal 12/30cm-infinity, Macro 1.2 to 1.6-feet/3-50cm (W), 12 to 1.6-feet/30-50cm (T), Digital Macro 1.2 to 3.9/3-10cm (W) Shutter Speed - 1/60-1/1500 seconds, 15-1/1500 seconds White Balance - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), and Custom Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, and Movie Dimensions - Width 3.61 x Height 2.24 x Depth 0.82 (91.6x56.8x20.9mm) Weight - 5.47 ounces (155 grams) with body only

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #62 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Canon

Model: B0011ZK6OS

Released on: 2008-03-25

Dimensions: .80" h x 2.20" w x 3.60" l, .34 pounds

CPU: AMD Athlon 1 GHz

Memory: 128000MB DRAM

Hard Disk: 1GB

Processors: 1

Native resolution: 640x480

Display size: 3

Features

10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints

3x optical image-stabilized zoom

Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur

3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle

Captures images to SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus memory cards (not included)

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Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer Description

Chiseled edges with a subtle gleam give this PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH distinctive sculptural appeal. Just as attractive are its high-end specifications, including 10 megapixels of resolution plus Face Detection and Motion Detection Technology that delivers the ultimate in crisp, clear, amazingly detailed images. Prepare to be transfixed by the view from the camera’s 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen. With rich, accurate color and superb clarity, the screen is easy to view at wide angles too -- perfect for gathering a group around to see your images.

PowerShot SD790IS Highlights

1x zoom/3x zoom

Advanced 10-megapixel Digital ELPH with 3x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer The PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH offers impressive core technologies. The 10.0-megapixel CCD gives you extraordinary flexibility in cropping and enlarging: the detail and resolution are so fine that you can take any part of an image and enlarge it with confidence. The 3x optical zoom can more than handle your everyday shooting. Canon’s exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer automatically detects and cancels camera shake, ensuring that your images are crisp and blur-free throughout the zoom range.

Motion Detection Technology automatically detects subject movement and optimizes exposure control to reduce blur Life doesn’t stand still for picture-taking. That’s why Canon included its advanced Motion Detection Technology in the PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH. This sophisticated feature works in the background to instantly evaluate how fast your subject is moving. Then it automatically selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings to keep everything looking sharp and clear. When you need higher ISOs for action-stopping shutter speeds, Motion Detection Technology provides it. But when no movement is detected, it allows lower ISOs for excellent color and detail. So whether you’re shooting a bride walking down the aisle, a ballet recital or even a child’s soccer game, you can relax and shoot with confidence knowing you’ve got the picture you intended.

Large 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle The PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH gives you large 3.0-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon’s PureColor LCD II offers more spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle (compared to PureColor LCD). The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light -- a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.

With Canon's Face Detection WB (right), skin tones are not affected by overall lighting

Improved Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure, flash and white balance automatically Canon's powerful Face Detection Technology delivers even better results with the new SD790 IS Digital ELPH. The Face Detection Technology continues to recognize faces in a scene, concentrate exposure (daylight or flash) and focus upon them. But the SD790 IS Digital ELPH adds more: Face Detection WB means the camera concentrates upon faces when calculating white balance for the best possible skin tones. Face Select and Track lets the SD790 IS Digital ELPH user highlight one face among several in a scene, and the camera concentrates on that person, even as they move around the scene. Face Detection Technology is a powerful contributing factor in Canon's new Motion Detection Technology.

And with 19 Shooting Modes including 12 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way.

Edgy, stylish design combined with a cool new button configuration for great operability It’s all about edge with the PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH. Sculptured angles not only ratchet up this Digital ELPH’s "look at me" quotient, but add an extra degree of control for superior handling. Gleaming cut surfaces emphasize the camera’s slim style. A cutting-edge control dial makes accessing functions and operations easier than ever. Large, flat buttons in an intuitive configuration are uniquely attractive and fun to use.

DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and improved functionality With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon’s Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red-eye Correction can be handled in-camera, in two ways. The entirely new Red-eye Correction during shooting uses the Face Detection Technology to recognize and remove red-eye from flash images as they're taken, before the file is written to the memory card. It's also possible to correct red-eye during image playback, using simple settings in the SD790 IS Digital ELPH's menu.

iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
1) The new Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
2) The SD790 IS Digital ELPH can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
3) The user can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.

The PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH also features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility.

Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading The PowerShot SD790 IS Digital ELPH's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the SD790 IS Digital ELPH to a Canon PIXMA photo printer or SELPHY compact photo printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh).

Print your own ID photos in up to 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY compact photo printer.

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Customer Reviews

Great overall point & shoot digital camear
Clear photos, good video function, really good macro photos. Could perhaps use some wind noise cancellation for the mic and improved clarity when zooming in video mode. I also found it to have good battery life. Much better than the (albeit old) Sony DSC-T1 I replaced with this camera.

Great camera
I love my new camera!! I took it on my trip and I was able to take so many great pictures. Very fast shipping!!

Depends what you're using it for

How one rates this camera will depend on what they're using it for, I think.


Pros:

It's good for a casual photographer - a professional will obviously be looking into more expensive models. If you have many events to document, or simply enjoy taking pictures of the things around you, you likely won't be disappointed in this camera.

I myself enjoy taking pictures, mostly for art reference, but I do not fancy myself a photographer by any means. I want to be able to point and shoot, and this camera handles that well. If you know what you're doing, though, you can tinker with the settings and change things around to suit your needs.



Cons:

My problem with this camera was the difference between what I saw on the LCD screen and what I saw once the picture was taken. The colors were often drastically different in moderate to low lighting, and since every good picture is not out in broad daylight and there are some really beautiful colors at sunset, I was kind of peeved. Odd lighting seemed to confuse the camera, and the pictures wouldn't turn out looking like what you yourself were staring at.

Also, when taking pictures of various artwork (I was hoping to get away with taking pictures instead of having to buy a big ol' scanner), whether I stood the thing on a tripod or used macro settings... nothing would get the pictures of the art to come out crisp and clean. They were always just a bit blurry.


Overall:

For the price, you can't beat this camera. As long as you're not trying to get amazing, perfect pictures out of it - as long as you have the right expectations - you won't be disappointed. It's not for me, as I need something more precise for what I use it for, but everyone who just wants something to tote along with them on vacations ought to give it a try.

Price: $199.00
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Canon PowerShot G3 4MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom

Canon PowerShot G3 4MP Digital Camera w/ 4x Optical Zoom

It's all up to you with the PowerShot G3. With its 4.0-megapixel CCD sensor providing amazing resolution images, which stay sharp even when printing up to A3, this digital camera is destined to capture your imagination as well as super sharp images. The secret behind the PowerShot G3 isn't just one innovative feature. It's the intuitive way all of its advanced technology works together to make tricky shots look simple. The PowerShot G3 lens is in a league of its own. It is a super-quick, high-resolution 4x optical zoom lens (f2.0 - 3.0) with a focal length of 7.2 to 28.8mm (35 - 140mm equivalent in 35mm format). This gives you a larger zoom range and a faster aperture, especially useful in low light conditions. This camera also features Canon's new, high-performance DIGIC (DIGital Imaging Core) processor for superb color reproduction, fast operation and long battery life. Combine this with the iSAPS (intelligent Scene Analysis based on PhotoSpace) technology, which allows faster auto-focusing, accurate auto-exposure and precise auto white balancing you can be sure you'll achieve faithful image reproduction.The PowerShot G3 contains a full set of scene-based and creative shooting modes, as well as a custom mode where you can set and store parameters to suit your photographic style. What's more, the PowerShot G3 has separate shutter and aperture functions, offering you extensive manual control in a digital camera. Open shutter, closed aperture, less light for longer - whichever you choose, your options are wide open. You'll also find FlexiZone AF/AE and Focus bracketing, to ensure you can achieve perfect focus and exposure. Ergonomic and comfortable in the hand, the camera has a maneuverable LCD screen, while a jog dial combined with the Function button makes it simple to navigate through the creative options.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #11691 in Camera & Photo

Size: Medium Size

Brand: Canon

Model: G3

Aspect ratio: 1.33:1

Platforms: Windows, Mac OS 9 and below, Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows Me, PowerMac, Windows NT 5, Windows NT 4, Windows NT 3.5, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000 Server, Macintosh

Dimensions: 3.00" h x 4.80" w x 2.50" l, .50 pounds

Memory: 32MB

Display size: 1.8

Features

4.0 megapixel sensor creates 2,272 x 1,704 images for prints at 8 x 10 and beyond

4x optical plus 3.6x digital(for 14x total) zoom lens with autofocus

Included 32 MB CompactFlash card holds 54 images at Large/Normal resolution; camera is Microdrive compatible

Connects with Macs and PCs via USB port

Uses proprietary lithium-ion rechargeable battery (included)

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
Few digital camera lines have been as successfully branded as Canon's Powershot. And the best known in that line was the powerful and fun to use G2. Now, Canon's following it up with their G3, which has the same four megapixels of resolution but now offers an improved 4X optical zoom and other updated features.

With a revamped body, the G3 feels a bit more comfortable in the hands. A mid-sized camera, you'll notice it hanging around your neck, but its 14.5 ounce frame won't weigh you down terribly. With a high-speed CompactFlash card, the G3 can take video clips of up to three minutes complete with sound.

You'll want to consider an upgrade to one of those cards, as the G3 ships with only a 32 MB standard CF card--not bad for bundled memory, but you'll be happier with more storage room. Images taken at the highest resolution quickly filled up the 32 MB card, but were highly detailed as well as bright with realistic colors.

The G3 features the same large, bright 1.8-inch LCD as its predecessor, making it easy to frame your shot in anything except direct sunlight. Like earlier G models, the LCD flips out and can be rotated around completely, letting you view it from any angle.

This works well with the G3's two options for self-timing, 2 and 10 seconds, so you can see what you're doing from the target viewpoint. And the G3's above-industry-standard 4x optical zoom lets you get in closer than the G2's 3x zoom as well.

Compatible with Canon's Direct Print feature, you can output images from the G3 directly to any of Canon's Direct Print line of printers. The G3 is a great choice for a 4 megapixel, 4x optical zoom camera with a wealth of features. --J. Curtis

Pros:

4 megapixels and 4x optical zoom

Three minute video clips with sound

Well designed

Cons:

Only 32 MB CF card

Amazon.com Product Description
Quite simply, the Canon PowerShot G3 is an elegant, easy-to-use joy of a digital camera that will satisfy the needs of the most demanding professional or advanced amateur photographer. It boasts an impressive 4-megapixel resolution, a 4x optical zoom, and a bright LCD monitor that swivels off to the side of the camera and tilts up and down as needed. It also provides a bevy of manual creative controls in addition to its fully automatic mode.

Optics and Resolution
The PowerShot G3 owes its brilliantly detailed images to a high-resolution, 4-megapixel CCD that delivers a postcard-size image with no visible pixilation. On-chip primary color filters provide vivid and realistic color without the noisiness associated with other primary-color filters. The G3 can capture images at resolutions of 2,272 x 1,704; 1,600 x 1,200; 1,024 x 768; and 640 x 480. This range allows for prints up to 11 by 14 inches, as well as easy-to-upload images for the Web and e-mail.

The G3's lens features a 4x optical zoom, the first on a PowerShot camera, which moves from wide-angle to extreme telephoto with the touch of a finger. The lens aperture is a large and bright f2.0-f3.0, so you can shoot in low light without flash. The G3 also features a 3.6x digital zoom that when combined with the 4x optical gives you a total zoom of 14x.

Storage and Transfer
Images are stored on Type I or II CompactFlash memory cards. The included 32 MB card will store approximately 27 images at 2,272 x 1,704 pixels (at large/fine settings). Images can be downloaded to either a Mac or PC via USB storage-class connectivity, which means it can be connected to any USB-based Windows Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 8.6 or later computer without installing any software.

Movie Mode
In addition to taking still photos, the PowerShot G3 can also record movie clips of up to 3 minutes. You can choose from either 160 x 120 or 320 x 240 pixel video formats.

More Features
The G3's electronic dial, with its independent mode dial and lever, replaces the functions of the previous two-stage main dial and mode dial. The control layout is functional and simple to use. The display panel at the top of the large, 1.8-inch LCD monitor has been redesigned for a clear layout of icons, and larger fonts make the menus easy to read.

Exposure metering is selectable among evaluative, center-weighted average, or spot. AE lock and FE lock let you store ideal auto and flash exposures until you're ready to shoot, while the exposure compensation enables you to adjust the exposure up or down as much as two full stops.

You can add power to the PowerShot G3 by adding optional components, from Canon's EX series Speedlight external flashes (which connect easily to the G3's hot shoe) to a variety of converters and conversion lenses.

Power, Size, and Contents
The camera is powered by a proprietary Canon rechargeable lithium-ion battery (included), and measures 4.8 by 3.0 by 2.5 inches and 14.5 ounces. This package includes the PowerShot G3 digital camera, a 32 MB CompactFlash card, a lithium battery (model BP-511), a compact power adapter (model CA-560), a wireless controller, USB and AV cables, neck strap, and a CD-ROM with Photoshop LE imaging software and USB drivers for Windows and Mac.

From the Manufacturer
The 4.0 megapixel PowerShot G3 uses a new proprietary dedicated signal processor called DIGIC which provides better image quality, increased processing speed, faster AF and uses less power. Canon has increased the zoom range of the G3’s built-in lens to 35-140mm (4x optical / 3.6x digital / 14x combined) while maintaining a maximum aperture range of f/2.0-3.0, thus offering the widest zoom range and largest aperture of any current Canon PowerShot model. Other features of the camera include 12 EOS System-based shooting modes for customizing the camera to the user’s shooting style; a new Wide-Area FlexiZone AF/AE system which allow users to focus on off-center subjects without repositioning the camera; Spot Metering; and Zoom Playback up to 10X. A new Intelligent Orientation Sensor automatically rotates images for proper viewing during playback. And like other PowerShot-series cameras, the PowerShot G3 has a Direct Print function that is compatible with Canon’s CP-10 a! nd CP-100 dye-sublimation printers as well as Bubble Jet Direct photo printers for fast, high-quality photos from wallet size up to letter size (8.5 x 11-inches).

4.0 Megapixel CCD

The PowerShot G3 owes its brilliantly detailed images to a high-resolution 1/1.8" 4.0 megapixel CCD. On-chip primary filters provide vivid and realistic colors without the noise associated with other filters.

4x Optical, 3.6x Digital, 14x Combined Zoom

The G3's lens features a 4x optical zoom, the first on a PowerShot camera that moves from wide-angle to extreme telephoto with the touch of a finger. The lens aperture is a large and bright f/2.0-3.0 so you can shoot in low light without flash.The G3 also features a 3.6x digital zoom that when combined with the 4x optical, gives you a total zoom of 14x.

Advanced Shooting Functions

FlexiZone AF/AE allows the user to focus on a subject almost anywhere in the picture. The autofocus assist beam can be turned on or off according to the needs of the photographer. Like other G-series cameras, the G3 features EOS-based modes for shooting in virtually any circumstance. These modes include a Custom Mode with 2 settings so that users can set their own parameters. Custom ModeUser controls and stores all settings for preferred effects.ManualThe user has complete control of aperture and shutter speed. Aperture PriorityThe user has complete control of aperture and shutter speed.Shutter Speed PriorityThe user selects the shutter speed. Canon's noise reduction system makes a very slow speed possible.ProgramExposure compensation are available at the touch of a button.

Auto

The camera sets all parameters for the user.

Portrait

The camera selects a larger aperture, focusing the subject, blurring the background.

Landscape

The camera opts for a smaller aperture.

Night Scene

Background exposure and slow-sync flash for a night scene or sunset.

Stitch Assist

Precise combination of images for a panoramic effect.MovieLonger recording than ever-up to 3 minutes at 320 x 240 resolution!

DIGIC and iSAPS Technology

The G3's DIGIC Imaging Processor improves image quality, enhances autofocus accuracy and increases processing speed for sharper images that can be shot faster.Canon's iSAPS technology meaningfully relates peripheral brightness and the zoom position of the lens to pre calculate the distance between the camera and the subject.

Improved Movie Mode and My Camera Function

The G3's improved Movie Mode now lets you take individual clips with sound up to 3 minutes long.My Camera Function lets you personalize the start-up image, start-up sound and operation sounds with your own selections using software provided with the camera.

Intelligent Orientation Sensor

This sensor can tell whether your images were shot horizontally or vertically and then adjust the AF, AE and white balance accordingly. Images are automatically rotated to the correct orientation during playback and downloading.

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Customer Reviews

At its introduction, a real powerhouse
When I bought this camera 3 years ago, it was the advanced "point-n-shoot" I had been waiting for. While it's outdated now, it's successors (the most recent is the just-launched G7) have continued Canon's tradition of knowing their users. This camera let's me do nearly everything to which I was accustomed with my film slr. It can be fully automatic, (almost) completely manual (you can't expose the same frame/file multiple times, as in a film camera). It has a choice of metering modes, though no spot meter - however I've rarely found this to be too sore a point). And it let's me be creative and experiments.

My main gripes:
1. Autofocus is not speedy nor as accurate as as a film slr.
2. Battery life is much less than a film camera (as are most digicams).
3. It only records up to ISO400, and there's some noise and fringing in the shadows in low light at that speed.
4. Lens does not have a fixed maximum aperature, however, at the lens' widest angle max aperature is a robust F/2.
5.It now seems a bit clunky, physically.

I'm looking forward to upgrading to my first DSLR shortly. Can't wait to have the resolution, speed, and lens interchangeability that I so enjoyed on my old Elan.

That said, if you're looking for an advanced fixed lens point and shot, don't hesistate to try out the latest in the Canon Powershot line.

Malfunctions, poor cust. service, insulting Upgrade Program
Initially a nice camera. However, while I was stationed in Iraq the camera suffered from an E24 error while it was with my wife in Germany. I chose not to take the camera to Iraq out of fear that it would be damaged. Instead, to my suprise, it was damaged in Germany for no apparant reason, atleast not one due to poor handling. My wife mailed the camera to the Canon repair shop in the States. They returned the camera in working order. The repairs were completed free of charge since it was in the time period of the one year warranty. On the day I returend from Iraq (6 months later after the first repair) a friend took a photo of us at the reception ceremony. The camera relapsed into the same state as before - an E24 error. The LCD screen would not display any data. The camera therefore completely shut itself off, a feature that was later explained to me by a Canon representative that is used to protect the camera from further damage. I spoke with a repair representative about what appears to me to be an easy fix. I was told that since my warranty had expired I would have to pay a minimum of $187 to a maximum of $500 for the repairs. Keep in mind this was told to me prior to any Canon technician ever even looked at the camera. I asked if that would still be the charge if it was a fix as simple as a loose screw and they told me that was an accurate assumption. I then asked if I would be required to pay if it was found that the problem was related to the initial repair having not been done properly while under warranty, again they responded that I would. They then informed me of an "Upgrade Program". They told me I could send them my G3, and pay them an additional $300, and in return I would receive a REFURBISHED G5! Not a new one, REFURBISHED! If I were to accept that offer I would end up paying $950 for a refurbished Canon G5 ($300 + the original $650 for the G3). I was insulted to say the least. I'm willing to bet that those refurbished G5's are part of a program that they have for an upgrade to the G6 for the G5 users that have the same issue as I. What a scam! What a pathetic customer service department! What an insult to an American soldier that just returned from a 13 month deployment in Iraq! Oh yeah, the company is Japanese, they don't care anyway;)

But by the way, I do own another Canon Powershot A20, 2.1 MP. I've owned it for over 3 years and it has been a great camera. I believe Canon is the best brand out there. But as for their repair assistance, customer service, and warranty policy - they are simply an insult!

Tim
An unhappy American soldier...

This is a great camera!
I bought my G3 in September of 2003 after my SLR took a dump 3 weeks before my baby was due. I have NEVER been disappointed. Granted, if I had the money, I would have gone for something better, but this was the BEST I could have gotten for my money. Some reviewers have commented on the camera not being worth the price - you must not have shopped around! I found mine, brand new, for $460 from a reputable online camera store.

My pictures turn out great most of the time. I agree with the slow focus time, but you can't get everything with a prosumer camera. I love the neverending list of options this camera offers (from flash output to f-stops to white balance, etc. etc.).

When I have the money saved up I'll be buying the Canon digital rebel, but until then I am very satisfied with my G3.

Price: $648.00
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Samsung S860 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Teal Blue)

Samsung S860 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Teal Blue)

The Samsung S860 is a high-resolution digital camera that is equipped with a true-color filtered 8.1-Megapixel CCD. This allows the Samsung S860 to take detailed photos for printing up to poster size. With the Face Detection AF & AE function, the Samsung S860 enables the user to take better portrait pictures more easily. This function detects faces and automatically focuses on them. The brightness of the faces is adjusted optimally for beautiful portrait pictures. In macro shooting, it is now possible to take clear, natural pictures. Digital Image Stabilization (DIS) technology prevents the degradation of image clarity and color, which is sometimes found in flash photography. With DIS the effects of image blur are reduced in lower light conditions. You can even take well-exposed, sharper pictures in low light conditions without using a flash at all, which guarantees brighter and more natural pictures. The different icons, scene modes and other features are described in simple and easy to understand terms to improve the interaction between the user and camera. ISO - Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1000 Flash Modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, and Flash off Range - Wide 0.3m - 4.0m and Tele 0.5m - 2.1m (ISO AUTO) Self-timer - 2 seconds and 10 seconds Still Image File Format - JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, and DPOF 1.1 Scene Modes - Children, Landscape, Close-up, Text, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, and Night System Requirements - Pentium II 450MHz (Pentium 800MHz recommended), Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista, Mac OS 9.2, 10.4 or later, 64MB RAM, 200MB free space, USB port, CD-ROM drive, 1024x768 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor, Microsoft DirectX 9.0C Dimensions - Approximately Width 3.66 x Height 2.44 x Depth 1.04 (93x62x26.5mm) Weight - 123 grams

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #35803 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Samsung

Model: S860

Display size: 2.4

Features

8.1-megapixel resolution for high-quality prints up to 30 x 40 inches

3x optical zoom; digital image stabilization

Face Detection technology; Self Portrait mode

2.4-inch LCD screen

Capture images to SD cards; powered by AA alkaline batteries (not included)

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Customer Reviews

No help with problem
"Product is reconditioned/remanufactured. It was listed as good as new."
I have tried three times to get help and it is now pass the warrity date.
I will not use this company again.
tjb

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Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)

Canon Powershot SX110IS 9MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #75 in Camera & Photo

Color: Silver

Brand: Canon

Model: SX110IS Silver

Dimensions: 1.80" h x 2.80" w x 4.40" l, .54 pounds

CPU: AMD Athlon 1 GHz

Memory: 128000MB DRAM

Hard Disk: 1GB

Processors: 1

Native resolution: 640x480

Display size: 3

Included Software: Yes

Features

9-megapixel image sensor for large photo-quality prints

10x optical image-stabilized zoom

DIGIC III Image Processor with Genuine Canon Face Detection

3.0-inch LCD screen; Motion Detection technology and Red-eye Correction

Powered by AA batteries; capture images to SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

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Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer Description

From a 10x optical zoom lens to advanced Canon technology that automatically gives you the best shot, the 9.0-megapixel PowerShot SX110 IS packs impressive value. Advanced Face Detection Technology automatically sets focus, exposure, flash and white balance for beautiful portraits and group shots. Sharp, steady close-ups are easy with the powerful zoom and Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer Technology. The slim and modern-looking SX110 IS is sized to go everywhere, and you’ll never miss a detail with the big, bright LCD screen.

PowerShot SX110IS Highlights

10x optical zoom in action

Zoom in for sharp, steady close-ups with Canon’s 10x Optical Zoom lens
The PowerShot SX110 IS has a 10x optical zoom lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So you can brilliantly capture a bird high atop a tree, a child’s winning goal from across the stadium or a school play from the last row. Plus, thanks to Canon’s highly sophisticated Optical Image Stabilizer Technology, even at maximum zoom, every image is rock steady.

The PowerShot SX110 IS is equipped with Canon’s acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake -- one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you’ll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

DIGIC III Image Processor with Genuine Canon Face Detection AF/AE/FE/WB
With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon’s Face Detection, Motion Detection Technologies and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the shutter button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. The camera also selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings automatically to keep everything looking sharp and clear. Red-eye Correction can be handled in-camera, in two ways. The Red-eye Correction during shooting uses the Face Detection Technology to recognize and remove red-eye from images as they're taken, before the file is written to the memory card. It's also possible to correct red-eye during image playback, using simple settings in the SX110 IS's menu.

iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Capture great shots with Face Detection AF/AE/FE

DIGIC III features Face Detection Technologies, giving you the best possible results in any shooting situation. Face Detection AF/AE sets the focus point and exposure for the faces of your subjects. Face Detection FE adjusts the flash to correctly illuminate your subject to provide the best balance between your subject and the overall scene, eliminating the common problems of over and underexposed faces. Face Detection WB means the camera concentrates upon faces when calculating white balance for the best possible skin tones. Face Select and Track lets you highlight one face among several in a scene, and the camera concentrates on that person, even as they move around the scene. Face Detection Technology is a powerful contributing factor in Canon's Motion Detection Technology. Simply press the Face Selector Button, then the selected face is double-framed and tracked when the face moves in the frame.

Motion Detection Technology works in the background to instantly evaluate how fast your subject is moving. It automatically selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings to keep everything looking sharp and clear. This feature provides higher ISOs when you need it for action-stopping shutter speeds. But when no movement is detected, it sets lower ISOs for excellent color and detail. Life doesn’t give you second chances to capture special times. That’s why the PowerShot SX110 IS features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility.

Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
1) The Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
2) The SX110 IS can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
3) You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.


Slim, modern shape and a big LCD
Take your camera everywhere with this new slim design and large, bright 3.0-inch LCD. You’ll want to have your PowerShot SX110 IS with you wherever you go, and a slim new design makes it easy. Subtly rounded for an easy grip, the camera exudes modern elegance and simplicity. The back panel’s neat, intuitive interface includes a luxuriously big 3.0-inch LCD screen. And the LCD screen’s quality is as impressive as its size: you’ll get an exceptionally clear, bright view of all your shots, and enjoy a conveniently wide viewing angle for showing off your pictures to friends and family.

AA batteries for power anywhere
Conveniently, you don’t need to worry about running out or recharging of batteries. Since AA-size batteries can be purchased at any store, simply get new ones locally -- no special power adapters or chargers are needed wherever you go.

A wide range of shooting modes to capture anything Now you’re free to concentrate on what really counts -- your subject. With the large simple-to-operate Mode Dial, all you have to do is turn to the setting that best matches the scene you’re viewing through the lens. The PowerShot SX110 IS does the rest. It chooses the perfect exposure, aperture and flash. Or if you want to flex your creative muscles, choose Manual Control and do it all yourself. You’ve got Special Scenes Modes to handle a wide range of common shooting situations -- effortlessly.

With 20 Shooting Modes including 8 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way.

The Complete Print Solution
The PowerShot SX110 IS's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the SX110 IS to a Canon PIXMA Photo Printer or SELPHY Compact Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh).

Print your own ID photos in up to 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printer.

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Customer Reviews

Best digital camera ever owned
This camera is so good that I also bought one for my wife! I have never done that before.

Two of my daughters have expensive digital SLR cameras in the $1,500.00 range which are around two years old. The SX110IS takes better photos! This shows how fast technology is moving.

My wife is an artist and enters contests via a photo of her paintings. Taking an excellent photograph of an original oil painting is almost impossible. My wife has even hired professional photographers. The SX110IS absolutely takes the best photos of oil paintings that I have ever seen. The photos aren't just a little bit better, but a whole lot better!

Fantastic photos and zoom quality is more than I expected.
I searched based on some specific criteria I was looking for in a camera. I wanted good zoom quality in my family photos and this camera delivers. Although there is a long time between flashes, the quality and efficiency of the camera overall outweighs this one aspect. I thoroughly enjoy taking photos with this camera and it is not too heavy or bulky. A great camera for families and the up and coming photograher.

Great zoom and image stabilization
I searched for several weeks using several camera review sites and finally picked this one. It had all the options I like at a great price. Even in low light environments such as at concerts it performed well. Pictures are crystal clear and my only complaint was the charge time for the flash. Takes 6 or 7 seconds to charge for the next shot.

Price: $204.88
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Olympus Stylus 830 8MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 5x Optical Zoom (Blue)

Olympus Stylus 830 8MP Digital Camera with Dual Image Stabilized 5x Optical Zoom (Blue)

The Olympus Stylus 830 8-Megapixel Digital Camera has an ultra-compact lens that is made from precision-crafted glass to get you closer to your subject. Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization are combined to capture crisp, clear images in any situation. All-Weather protection means your camera is resistant to water sprays, splashes and the elements for worry-free shooting anytime, anywhere. 2.5" HyperCrystal LCD provides anti-glare technology and an extra-wide viewing angle that makes it easy to share photos with family and friends in bright, direct sunlight. TruePic III Image Processor was developed for the demanding performance of professional Digital SLR cameras to deliver superior images with true-to-life color, sharper detail and less noise. With the touch of a button, Perfect Fix will lighten up shadows, remove red-eye and eliminate blur, so a less-than-perfect shot can still turn out perfect. White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten and 3 Fluorescents Panorama Modes - Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with Olympus Master software when using Olympus xD-Picture Card Noise Reduction Set automatically at shutter speeds of 0.5 second or longer in specific scene modes Scene Modes - Portrait, Landscape, Landscape & Portrait, Night Scene, Night & Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Available Light Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Behind Glass, Documents, Auction, Shoot & Select1, Shoot & Select2, Beach & Snow, Underwater Wide1, Underwater Wide2 and Underwater Macro System Requirements - Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS X v10.3 or later with USB port Dimensions - Width 3.9 x Height 2.2 x Depth 0.94 (99.6x55.1x24mm) Weight - 4.4 ounces (125 grams)

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #23727 in Camera & Photo

Color: Blue

Brand: Olympus

Model: Stylus 830 Blue

Released on: 2007-10-25

Dimensions: 5.51" h x 7.40" w x 3.23" l, 1.00 pounds

Memory: 14.8MB

Display size: 2.5

Features

8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints

5x optical zoom; Dual Image Stabilization

2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD; Face Detection technology

Bright Capture technology for low-light photos; built-in Help guide

All-weather body with seals and gaskets to protect from rain, snow, or sand

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Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer Description
The all-weather, 8-megapixel Stylus 830 combines elegant design with power, performance and reliability. Capture beautiful images thanks to the superior features, such as Face Detection Technology, Shadow Adjustment Technology, Perfect Shot Preview, Image Stabilization, a large HyperCrystal LCD screen, and Preset Shooting Modes. The Stylus 830 also enables you to capture TV-quality video with sound, and the camera easily connects directly to a television or LCD screen for convenient playback.

Additionally, the Stylus 830 features Dual Image Stabilization, which combines mechanical Sensor-Shift Stabilization with Digital Image Stabilization to compensate for both camera shake and moving subjects -- ensuring blur-free images in virtually any shooting situation. The camera also offers 5x optical zoom to bring the action closer and a large 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD in a sleek, compact design. The Stylus 830 also provides illuminated buttons for easy viewing in low-light situations.

Stylus 830 Highlights

Image stabilization for blur-free photos Dual Image Stabilization technology combines two technologies -- mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization and Digital Image Stabilization -- to provide one powerful anti-blur solution for capturing great images whether the photographer or the subject is moving. Olympus' mechanical Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization keeps images sharp by adjusting the CCD image sensor to compensate for camera movement, which often occurs in low-light conditions when shutter speeds are slower. Digital Image Stabilization freezes the action with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds that prevent blurry images often caused by a moving subject. By combining the two technologies, Stylus 830 users are able to take crystal clear images in virtually any shooting situation.

Stylish, ergonomic body design and all-weather durability Stylus digital cameras are renowned for their high performance, style and ability to withstand the elements. The Stylus 830 features a light-weight metal body with rubber gaskets throughout the interior to ensure that rain, sleet and snow will not get in the way of great photos.

2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD The Stylus 830 boasts a large, high-resolution 2.5-inch HyperCrystal LCD with high contrast and anti-glare technology for clear visibility, even when composing pictures in bright sunlight. Images are viewable on the LCD screen from 176-degrees, so photos can be composed from a range of angles and viewed by several people at once.

Face Detection technology Face Detection Technology tracks faces within the frame and automatically focuses (Face Detection AF) and optimizes exposure (Face Detection AE) for sharp, brilliant portrait pictures. Even if your subjects are moving, the camera continuously tracks your subjects' faces without having to press the shutter button.

Shadow Adjustment technology Shooting outdoors in bright daylight can be tricky because of the extreme contrast between dark shadowed areas and bright sunlight areas -- while the human eye is capable of detecting the nuances between dark and light and all the details in between, image sensors traditionally have not been quite as sensitive. The Stylus cameras address this challenge head-on with a new Shadow Adjustment Technology, which compensates for extreme contrast where the shadow areas are underexposed and lack visible detail. With the new technology, users can preview and capture images that have the same contrast as seen with the naked eye.

Millions of pixels for superior image quality The 8-megapixel CCD image sensor inside the Stylus 830 delivers high-quality images that are consistently sharp and vivid even when printed in large formats.

Get close to the action with 5x optical zoom

5x optical zoom in ultra-slim body design The Stylus 830 features new lens technology that enables the 5x optical zoom lens (36mm -- 180mm, F3.3 -- F5.0 equivalent in 35mm photography) to bring the action five times closer, and then tucks away into a compact body less than 1-inch thick.

Perfect Shot Preview Perfect Shot Preview mode enables users to preview and select various photographic effects on a live, multi-window screen before snapping the shot. The new feature allows users to see precisely what the image will look like when adjustments are made, ensuring users are capturing the exact image they want. It is an ideal way for novice users to learn about the effects of different photography techniques, such as zoom, exposure compensation, white balance and metering.

TruePic III image processor Olympus’ enhanced TruePic III Image Processor produces crystal clear photos using all the pixel information for each image to deliver superior picture quality with more accurate colors, true-to-life flesh tones and faster processing speeds. TruePic III also captures crisp, clear images at high ISO settings, which are traditionally associated with increasing image noise or producing grainy photos.

Bright Capture Technology for easy low-light photography There are times when a photographic opportunity is best captured with ambient light (e.g., when trying to capture the softness and warmth of a candlelit dinner or natural skin tones in subdued lighting). Olympus' Bright Capture Technology makes it possible to clearly compose and capture subjects on the LCD in low light. Specific scene modes for high sensitivity settings and rapid auto-focus enable even fast-action photos to be captured with low levels of available light. Plus, Bright Capture Movie lets consumers record the moments in the dark even after the candles are blown out!

Bright Capture Technology in Action

26 preset shooting modes make it easy to capture great images The Stylus 830 camera makes it easy to take great photos in a variety of scenarios and lighting situations. Simply select the desired mode for portraits, landscapes, night scenes, fast-action, macro and more.

In-camera editing With the new Perfect Fix, multiple editing features can be applied at once, including Red-Eye Fix and Lighting Fix.

Olympus Master 2 software Olympus Master 2 software provides the ultimate in digital imaging management. An intuitive user interface makes downloading to your computer quick and simple, and images are easily organized by folders or albums and searchable by date in Calendar view. Additionally, with one-click editing tools, such as red-eye removal, images can be touched up before printing or e-mailing. Online support, templates, firmware upgrades and other user services are just a mouse-click away. Use the optional muvee Theater Pack to create professional quality slide shows and DVDs from your pictures using any of several built-in templates.

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Customer Reviews

Olympus Stylus camera
I love this camera. It is the perfect size to carry in a pocket or a purse. It takes great pictures. Increadibly easy to work. My only complaint is that the screen is hard to view in sunlight but other than that I would highly recommend this camera to anyone who is considering buying it.

Good camera
I purchased this camera about a year ago and found it to be pretty good. There is one weakness, if you take a picture in low light where you need the flash and the subject is more that 15 feet away it comes out dark. My previous digital camera an Olympus 350 I believe does better much better in low light. On the other had the previous camera tended to white out in sun light.

Great Overall Camera
This camera is a great balance of high quality pictures, zoom, price, size, and durability. As seen in the pics at Disneyland and California Adventures, it takes excellent pictures that capture sharp details. The camera also suffered a drop during this trip, and the fall didn't phase it at all. Another selling point for me was that it's weather-proof and that a rechargeable battery is included. You don't have to worry about precipitation spoiling the camera or buying batteries/rechargeable battery kit. The only downside to this camera was that I had to buy the memory card separately (but that would have had to happen with any other camera, as I found in my research - I recommend the 2GB...nearly 500 pics on super high quality!). This camera is the total package and I highly recommend it!

Price: Too low to display
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Canon PowerShot SD950IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Titanium)

Canon PowerShot SD950IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Titanium)

The PowerShot SD950 IS Digital ELPH, with its curved sleek Titanium body, is as powerful as it is exquisite: There's a high-resolution 12.1 megapixel CCD, an Optical Image Stabilizer, 2.5-inch LCD, ISO 1600, Auto ISO Shift, and 3.7x optical zoom. Face Detection Technology is also on board to automatically give you the shot you're looking for. 2.5 TFT color LCD screen; Optical Viewfinder Exposure Controls - Program AE, Auto ISO Shift; AE Lock ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 Shoot pictures in the Widescreen Resolution Option (4000x2248) to view them full screen on your widescreen TV or Computer monitor! Built-in flash controls - Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, Movie Self-Timer - 2-sec./10-sec., Custom Up to 1.5fps Continuous Shooting SD/SDHC/MultiMediaCard (MMC)/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus Card Slot A 32MB MMC Plus Card is included, however we suggest purchasing an Optional 2GB Memory card. It will allow you to store a lot more Video and images, as well as take advantage of the camera's high Resolution abilities. Interfaces - USB2.0, A/V out (NTSC/PAL) Print directly to Canon CP/SELPHY Compact and PIXMA Photo Printers or any PictBridge compatible printer via included USB cable without a computer! Take up to 240 shots per charge with included NB-5L battery and LCD screen on (Up to 580 shots with LCD screen off) Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 3.78 x 2.36 x 1.09; Unit Weight - 5.82 oz (Body only without memory card and battery)

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1819 in Camera & Photo

Color: TITANIUM

Brand: Canon

Model: SD950IS

Number of items: 1

Dimensions: 1.10" h x 2.40" w x 3.80" l, .36 pounds

Display size: 2.5

Features

12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints

3.7x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch wide-viewing-angle LCD display

Face Detection technology and in-camera red-eye fix

18 shooting modes, including 11 special scene modes; Print/Share button

Powered by NB-5L lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD or MMC memory cards (32MB MMC memory card included)

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer

The PowerShot SD950IS Digital ELPH, with its curved sleek titanium body, is as powerful as it is exquisite: There's a high resolution 12.1-megapixel CCD, an Optical Image Stabilizer, and 3.7x optical zoom. Face Detection Technology is also on board to automatically give you just the shot you're looking for. Auto ISO Shift and ISO 1600 let you command low light like a pro. There's even a high-resolution 2.5-inch LCD that makes shooting and playback a delight.

High Resolution, Extra Durabilty
Pure titanium 12.1-megapixel Digital ELPH redefines elegance and power in an ultra-compact "perpetual curve" design.

Ultra-durable, ultra-light pure titanium--it's what gives the PowerShot SD950IS Digital ELPH its look of distinction and sets it apart from the crowd. But tasteful good looks are only the beginning of what makes this Digital ELPH so extraordinary. Its powerfully curved design perfectly nestles in the palm of your hand, so you'll want to take this camera everywhere. Plus, the 12.1-megapixel CCD gives you the superior resolution you need to capture the world around you in opulent detail enabling you to print, enlarge, and even crop your images in any fashion you choose.

Catch Them in Motion
Optical Image Stabilizer Technology with an extended-range 3.7x optical zoom.

Life doesn't give you second chances to capture special times. That's why the elegant PowerShot SD950IS Digital ELPH is equipped with Canon's acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake, one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you'll be proud to shoot and share. And 3.7x optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer Technology are so convenient with which to shoot subjects in distance. Just turn it on, it functions perfectly with or without a flash.

Canon Technology Maximizes Quality and Performance
Genuine Canon Face Detection sets the focus, exposure, and flash automatically, leaving you free to compose a group, capture an unguarded moment, or coax the perfect smile.

DIGIC III features Face Detection technology, giving you the best possible results in any shooting situation. Face Detection AF/AE sets the focus point and exposure for the faces of your subjects. Face Detection FE adjusts the flash to correctly illuminate your subject to provide the best balance between your subject and the overall scene, eliminating the common problems of over- and underexposed faces.

18 Shooting Modes, Including 11 Special Scene Modes

Shooting Modes
Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions.

Auto
The camera chooses all the settings so you can concentrate on your subject.

Camera M
The ultimate in creative control, you set ISO speed, exposure compensation and white balance.

Color Accent
Choose to retain a single color in your image while other colors turn monochrome.

Color Swap
Select a color and replace it with a color you specify for special effects.

Digital Macro
Shoot larger-than-life close-ups with one-button simplicity.

Stitch Assist
Build awe-inspiring panoramas by neatly aligning sequential images.

Movie
Shoot in High Resolution (1024 x 768 at 15 frames per second [fps]), VGA (640 x 480 at 30 fps/30 fps LP), and QVGA (320 x 240 at 30 fps) for up to 1 hour or 4GB, QQVGA (160 x 120 at 15 fps) for up to 3 minutes or Time Lapse (640 x 480 at 1 second/2 second intervals) for up to 2 hours.

Special Scene Modes

Portrait
The camera sets a large aperture, focusing the subject and artistically blurring the background to make your subject "pop."

Foliage
Capture brilliant shots of autumn foliage, greenery and blossoms.

Snow
Shoot clear snow scenes without darkened subjects or an unnatural bluish tint.

Beach
Get clear shots of people at a sunny beach without darkened faces.

Fireworks
Grab brilliant images of skyrocketing fireworks.

Aquarium
Achieve proper flash-free exposure and natural hues at indoor aquariums.

Underwater
Capture underwater images with reduced backscatter effect. (Note: Optional Waterproof Case WP-DC19 required for shooting any underwater images. Waterproof case not included--must be purchased separately.)

ISO 3200
Expands the user's ability to shoot in dark settings without using the flash.

Indoor
Reduce blur and improve color accuracy when shooting handheld indoors.

Kids and Pets
Reduced focusing time freezes fast-moving subjects, so you won't miss those special shots.

Night Snapshot
Get natural-looking pictures with brighter backgrounds and subjects lit by flash.

See the Image in a Big Screen
Optical viewfinder plus large high-quality 2.5-inch PureColor LCD screen for bright, accurate color with great viewing from a wide angle and with an anti-glare, anti-scratch coating.

The camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you're shooting, reviewing, or showing off your images. This extra-durable, high-resolution screen with tough scratch-resistant coating on the anti-reflective, PureColor LCD screen offers a crisp, clear picture to make shooting, playback, and using the camera's menu functions especially convenient. Clear and bright, it also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.

Canon Innovation Enhances Your Experience
DIGIC III Image Processor with red-eye correction for sharper images and improved functionality.

With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What's more, DIGIC III enables Canon's Face Detection Technology and red-eye correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red eyes can be corrected during playback.

iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Red-eye Correction detects and corrects red-eye during playback. In unusual cases where red-eye is not automatically detected, it can easily be corrected manually during playback mode.

The PowerShot SD950IS Digital ELPH features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility.

The Complete Print Solution
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA Photo Printers, CP, and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers.

The PowerShot SD950IS Digital ELPH's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the SD950IS Digital ELPH to a Canon CP, SELPHY, or PIXMA Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button, and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh).

Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printer.

What's in the box:

Canon PowerShot SD950 Digital ELPH camera, lithium battery pack NB-5L, battery charger CB-2LX, MMC Plus card MMC-32MH, wrist strap WS-700, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU, AV Cable AVC-DC300

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Customer Reviews

Have had this camera for 14 months, suddenly dead!!
This camera is great, but suddenly today it stopped for no reason. It just would not turn on, no damage was done to the camera either. I started using it around mid January 2008, so this time span for usage is just plain unacceptable for such a relatively new camera given the price point. I have contacted Canon customer service but feel a $129 repair is unfair for a camera that is so new and just barely out of warranty. This was a critical time that I needed it so I am especially upset about this particular stoppage. This is the THIRD Canon digital camera I've owned and all of them have stopped on me (owned the S30 then the SD400). Canon cameras create a wonderful finished product--that's why I use them--right until that dreaded day that they stop. Wondering if this is a pattern with their digital products? They need to be doing a lot better than this if they want to keep loyal customers, I go way back with them beyond digital cameras.

Dead in less than 1.5 years
I loved this camera because it took great pictures. However, it's not durable. I bought it in Nov 2007. In less than 1 year 4 months, it's completely dead. I'd never dropped it onto the floor. I went to the manufacturer website and quoted for repair, the estimate repair cost is $129.

1 year review
i have had this camera for over a year now, and it is still doing great. (just jinxed it, lol). they did not ship to APO unfortunately, as most companies do not, but i did manage to get it sent to me by other means.

Nice point and shoot. i took some great pictures of the cherry blossoms the other day, beautiful. still working on night shots, they are not so great, unless you have a really steady hand (or use flash, which defeats the purpose of night shots).

either way, its a great camera. i personally prefer point & shoot to the bigger $1000 cameras, but i'm not into picture taking that much. would reccomend cannon to anyone, they make a very durable product. had my last one for some time before i broke it in iraq. this one has done great so far.

Price: $317.00
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55S 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55S 8.1MP Digital Camera with 3.6x Wide Angle MEGA Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)

The Panasonic DMC-FX55 8.1-Megapixel Digital Camera will get you beautiful results every time you shoot, no matter what the scene or subject. Detect even the tiniest camera movement with Mega O.I.S. Optical Image Stabilization and it will automatically adjust the lens to compensate. Intelligent ISO captures crisp, clear images even when your subject is moving, to ensure sharp, clear pictures without any loss of detail or clarity. Advanced subject-motion detection circuitry senses when your subject is moving and raises the camera's ISO sensitivity and shutter speed settings accordingly. Face Detection automatically chooses the optimal settings for up to 15 faces in a scene and will even automatically readjust the settings if their positions change. The Intelligent Scene Selector will sense the ambient conditions and automatically select either the Scenery, Portrait, Macro, Night Portrait or Night Scenery mode accordingly. White Balance - Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / White Set Shutter Speed - 8 - 1/2,000 second Self Timer - 10 seconds / 2 seconds Built-in Flash Mode - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction and Forced Off Power Supply - Lithium-ion Battery Pack (3.6V, 1000 mAh), Up to 280 pictures Dimensions - Height 2.25'' x Width 3.74'' x Depth 0.90'' Weight - 0.32 pounds

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #14341 in Camera & Photo

Color: Silver

Brand: Panasonic

Model: DMC-FX55P-S

Released on: 2007-09-19

Dimensions: 2.25" h x 3.74" w x .90" l, 3.00 pounds

Memory: 27MB

Display size: 3

Included Software: Yes

Features

8.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints

3.6x wide-angle image-stabilized optical zoom; 3-inch LCD display

Intelligent Auto Mode with Face Detection and Intelligent Scene Selector

High-Sensitivity mode shoots at an ISO equivalent of 6400; Continuous Autofocus, which minimizing autofocus time

Stores images on SD memory cards (includes 27MB of internal memory; powered by lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included)

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Editorial Reviews

From the Manufacturer
Like the entire 2007 Lumix line, the Lumix DMC-FX55 incorporates Panasonic's revolutionary Intelligent Image Stabilization technologies, and is among the first Panasonic cameras to offer Intelligent Auto Mode, a system which combines Mega Optical Image Stabilization (O.I.S) and Intelligent ISO Control with three new features: Face Detection System, Intelligent Scene Selector, and Continuous Autofocus. The camera combines 8.1-megapixel resolution with a 28mm wide-angle Leica DC lens that features 3.6x optical zoom.

The new Intelligent Auto Mode available on the DMC-FX55 includes:

Intelligent Scene Selector, which automatically selects the appropriate scene mode from the most frequently-used modes such as Portrait, Scenery, Macro, Night Scenery, and Night Portrait;

the Face Detection System, which helps the camera to focus, set autoexposure, and detects up to 15 human faces, capturing them clearly and brightly; and

Continuous Autofocus, which allows the camera to maintain focus on the subject without having to press the shutter button halfway, minimizing autofocus time.

Intelligent Image Stabilization, a feature across the entire 2007 Lumix digital camera line, comprises two features: MEGA O.I.S. which helps compensate for the effects of hand-shake, and and Intelligent ISO Control, which takes into account the photo subject is moving and adjusts the ISO setting. Combining these two anti-blur features helps the DMCFX55 to photograph clear, crisp images.

In addition, the DMC-FX55 features the Venus Engine III, which supports a new High Sensitivity mode that allows images to be shot at a setting of up to ISO 6400. This is sensitive enough to capture subjects in low-light conditions without the need for a flash. Also, the high-speed Burst Shooting mode enables up to seven shots to be taken per second.

Other advanced features include:

The DMC-FX55 has a 3-inch LCD screen.

27MB of built-in memory, perfect for backing up SDHC/SD memory card recording.

The new Title Edit function allows the inputting of text to provide additional context to images. Additional functions for adding information to photos include the Text Stamp function and the Travel Date function.

Category Playback sorts images into categories such as portraits, events, baby, etc., to allow for easy playback and creation of slideshows.

Clipboard function allows the user to hold and retrieve certain images that may be useful on a trip, such as a photo of a map or train schedule.

The DMC-FX55 is available in silver, black, and pink.

What's in the Box
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55 digital camera, software (Lumix Simple Viewer, PhotofunStudio viewer, ArcSoft Media Impression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker), USB driver, battery charger, battery pack, battery carrying case, AV cable, USB connection cable, AC cable, strap, CD-ROM

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Customer Reviews

Great Camera and Features - small package!!
This camera has proven to be far better than I could have ever hoped!! I purchased this camera after my previous point-shoot style camera was damaged while sandbagging a levee in Iowa...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX55P was ordered as a hurried replacement before I left on a trip. The camera has excellent lense quality and an outstanding array of features. I really appreciated that the menus and functioning are pretty intuitive if you have experience using cameras. I've mostly worked with Canon products previously and still like that gear very much. Even though I had not used a Panasonic before, locating features was easy and intuitive. I purchased this unit instead of the Canon because the Panasonic is a smaller, flatter camera that offers all of the same features that I wanted for much less money.

Simply put, I have not used a small camera which produced such high quality photos and offered such great flexibility of use. The flash is powerful and offers several settings. I've used the camera in a variety of situations ranging from concerts, over dinner, by a campfire, macro photos of bugs, and in the dead of night. All situations resulted in outstanding photos. The battery life has been very good. The wide angle is VERY useful. I just returned from 6 days of camping using the camera every day (not constantly) and never needed a charge.

I simply can't think of anything else I would like in such a camera. A great purchase that I could recommend to anyone.

excellent
just a great all around camera. I dont know why anyone would buy anything other than a panasonic. Leica lens, huge lcd screen, its fantastic.

excellent
it's a excellent camera. it's easy to use and many function. but it's not easy to buy a replacement battery.

Price: $166.95
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Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

Canon PowerShot A590IS 8MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom

The PowerShot A590 IS will astound you with its power-packed performance and impressive value. It's got 8.0-megapixels, a 4x optical zoom, an Optical Image Stabilizer and a large 2.5-inch LCD. A range of shooting modes - from manual to automatic including Canon's new Easy Mode - make picture taking carefree. A DIGIC III Image Processor with Enhanced Canon Face Detection assures natural-looking results, while Motion Detection Technology reduces blur. For added creativity, attach wide or telephoto converter lenses. ISO Sensitivity - Auto, High ISO Auto, ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600 equivalent Built-in ElectronicFlash - Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro Flash Range - 12 in.-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W), 12 in.-7.2 ft./30cm-2.2m (T) (when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto) Shooting Modes - Auto, Easy, Camera M, Portrait, Landscape, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Scene, Aquarium), Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Movie Storage Media - SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card - Suggest optional 1GB or higher for practical use File Format Design rule for camera file system, DPOF Version 1.1; JPEG Compression Mode - Still Image - Exif 2.2 (JPEG); Movie - AVI (Image - Motion JPEG; Audio - WAVE (Monaural)) Number of Recording Pixels - Still Image - 3,264 x 2,448 (Large), 2,592 x 1,944 (Medium 1), 2,048 x 1,536 (Medium 2), 1,600 x 1,200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640 x 480 (Small), 3,264 x 1,832 (Widescreen); Movie - 640 x 480 (20 fps/20 fps LP), 320 x 240 (30 fps) available up to 4GB or 60 minutes, 160 x 120 (up to 3 minutes at 15 fps) Uses 2 AA Batteries - Shooting Capacity for Still Image - approx. 220 shots (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 500 shots (AA-size Ni-MH Battery); Playback Time - Approx. 540 min. (AA-size Alkaline Battery), approx. 660 min. (AA-size Ni-MH Battery) - Sugg

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #1 in Camera & Photo

Brand: Canon

Model: B0011ZCDKS

Released on: 2008-02-15

Dimensions: 2.50" h x 1.60" w x 3.70" l, .39 pounds

Display size: 2.5

Included Software: Yes

Features

8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16x 22-inch prints

4x optical image-stabilized zoom

2.5-inch LCD screen; Face Detection

New Easy Mode simplifies operation

Captures images to SD memory cards (not included); powered by AA batteries

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Editorial Reviews

Manufacturer Description

The PowerShot A590 IS will astound you with its power-packed performance and impressive value. It’s got 8 megapixels, a 4x optical zoom, an Optical Image Stabilizer, and a large 2.5-inch LCD. A range of shooting modes -- from manual to automatic, including Canon’s new Easy Mode -- make picture-taking carefree. A DIGIC III Image Processor with Enhanced Canon Face Detection assures natural-looking results, while Motion Detection Technology reduces blur. For added creativity, attach wide or telephoto converter lenses.

Canon PowerShot A590IS Highlights

8 megapixels with 4x optical zoom and optical image stabilizer With the PowerShot A590 IS, dramatic, personal pictures have never been easier to shoot and share. The 8.0-megapixel design lets you create impressive high resolution images of family and friends you’ll be proud display. The genuine Canon 4x zoom lens moves you in for powerful close-ups -- like a bird in flight or a child’s winning goal -- at the touch of a button. Plus, Canon’s highly sophisticated Optical Image Stabilizer keeps every shot absolutely steady even when you’re not.

2.5-inch LCD screen The camera’s 2.5-inch LCD screen gives you the big picture, whether you’re shooting, reviewing or showing off your images. This high-resolution screen offers a crisp, clear and bright picture. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light.

New Easy Mode simplifies operation Even if you’ve never picked up a camera before, with Canon’s new Easy Mode you can take inspiring, dramatic pictures that will impress everyone. Once you choose Easy Mode, the PowerShot A590 IS handles all the details automatically. It automatically sets every camera control including the flash to reduce blur and improve image quality. So you get pictures that are bright, clear and natural just by pushing a button. Best of all, you can relax and concentrate on what really counts -- your subject.

Selectable shooting modes With 19 Shooting Modes including 7 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way.

DIGIC III Image Processor With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What’s more, DIGIC III enables Canon’s Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright and natural. Red-eye Correction can be handled in-camera, in two ways. The entirely new Red-eye Correction during shooting uses the Face Detection Technology to recognize and remove red-eye from flash images as they're taken, before the file is written to the memory card. It's also possible to correct red-eye during image playback, using simple settings in the A590 IS's menu.

iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the fast DIGIC III Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

Face Detection Technology Canon's powerful Face Detection Technology delivers even better results with the new A590 IS. The Face Detection Technology continues to recognize faces in a scene, and concentrate exposure (daylight or flash) and focus upon them. But the A590 IS adds more: Face Detection WB means the camera concentrates upon faces when calculating white balance for the best possible skin tones. Face Select and Track lets the A590 IS user highlight one face among several in a scene, and the camera concentrates on that person, even as they move around the scene. Face Detection Technology is a powerful contributing factor in Canon's new Motion Detection Technology.

Red-eye Correction Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.

The new Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.

The A590 IS can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.

The user can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.



High ISO The PowerShot A590 IS features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility.

Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur Life doesn’t stand still for picture-taking. That’s why Canon included its advanced Motion Detection Technology in the PowerShot A590 IS. This sophisticated feature works in the background to instantly evaluate how fast your subject is moving. Then it automatically selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings to keep everything looking sharp and clear. So whether you’re shooting a bride walking down the aisle, a ballet recital or even a child’s soccer game, you can relax and shoot with confidence knowing you’ve got the picture you intended.

Accepts Wide-Angle and Telephoto Converter Lenses To expand your creativity, the PowerShot A590 IS is compatible with shooting accessories such as wide and tele converter lenses, High-Power Flash designed for all of the PowerShot models.

The Complete Print Solution

The A590IS features a Print/Share button for easy direct printing and downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select Pixma photo printers and Selphy compact photo printers.

The PowerShot A590 IS's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the A590 IS to a Canon Pixma photo printer or Selphy compact photo printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh).

Print your own ID photos in 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon Selphy compact photo printer.

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Customer Reviews

GREAT CAMERA FOR THE PRICE!
We like this camera because: easy to use, picture quality is good, compact size but not too small, great price $109 on Amazon. I wish the camera came with rechargeable batteries, but I can buy those separately. Also, it would have been nice if it came with a big SDHC card. Overall, I would definitely recommend this camera at this price!

Canon PowerShot A590IS Digital Camera
I really like this camera. It is fast, reliable, good size and it take really great pictures. I do like the fact that uses 2 regular AA batteries.

Canon's reliable workhorse
I've used this type of Powershot camera for my work inspecting tanks and pressure vessels for more than 10 years and the smaller, more compact, more feature-laden A590IS continues the string of great inexpensive, durable tools for taking good pictures in difficult lighting and dirty conditions. The optical viewfinder is a big plus and the flash's power always pleasantly surprises. AA batteries are a big convenience; essential Macro works great, and the SD card fits the reader on my HP laptop (CF cards in previous Powershots needed a separate reader). A slightly wider angle lens is my only wish.

Price: $109.00
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