Canon PowerShot SD770IS 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $229.99
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Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 13
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Includes Software: Yes
Optical Zoom: 3
Digital Zoom: 4
Connectivity: AV
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 18.6
Minimum Focal Length: 6.2
Maximum Resolution: 10000000
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 3.4 x 2.1 x 0.8
nv:Sensor: 10 Megapixel
Size: 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736
Movie Resolution: 640 x 480
Storage Media: Multimedia Card
Storage Media: HC MMC Plus Card
Storage Media: SD/SDHC Memory Card
Storage Media: MMC Plus Card
Compressed Format: JPEG/EXIF v 2.22
Movie File Format: AVI
Optical Zoom: 4X
Digital Zoom: 3x
Combined Zoom: 12x
Focal Length: f= 6.2 - 18.6mm
Focus Mode: TTL - AF
Focusing Range: Normal: 30 cm (12 in.)infinity
MPN: SD770IS
Model: SD770IS
UPC: 013803091151
EAN: 0013803091151
ASIN: B0015DNIKU
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints | | • | 3x optical image-stabilized zoom | | • | 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle | | • | Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur | | • | Captures images to SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus memory cards (not included) |
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Product Description
Instantly recognizable, the classic Box & Circle ELPH design of the PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH houses a 3x Optical Zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer, perfect for the everyday photographer. High-end specifications include 10.0-Megapixel Resolution and a 3x optical zoom lens. Spectacular images are easy to create, thanks to advanced Canon technologies like Face Detection and Motion Detection Technologies that eliminate blur. Improved Face Detection Technology automatically sets the focus, exposure, flash, and white balance; 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. Shutter Speed - 1/60-1/1500 seconds, 15-1/1500 seconds White Balance - Auto, Preset (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), and Custom Built-in Flash - Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, and Slow Synchro Flash Range - 12 to 11-feet/30cm-3.5m (W), 12 to 6.6-feet/30cm-2.0m (T) when sensitivity is set to ISO Auto Shooting Modes - Auto, Camera M, Portrait, Special Scene (Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets) Night Snapshot, Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, and Movie Dimensions - Width 3.39 x Height 2.13 x Depth 0.80 (86.0x54.0x20.4mm) Weight - 4.59 ounces (130 grams) with camera body only
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| Customer Reviews: Read 38 more reviews...
 Comparing Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH cameras June 9, 2008
Julie Neal (Sanibel Island, Fla.)
117 out of 129 found this review helpful
As a travel writer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World, and Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs are the most common cameras I see. Families seem to love them, because they're so easy to carry and operate. About the size of a deck of playing cards, each of these "pocket cameras" really do slip right into a pants pocket, and their rectangular designs make them easy to grip. Best of all, they all take good photos. (How do I know? Because I've actually gotten to use every one of these models. Nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs.)
Here's my breakdown of the ten bestselling Digital Elph models. Any of the first six are superb choices:
1ST PLACE: SD1100 IS
An update to the SD1000 (see below), this 2008 8MP beauty adds image stabilization, a slightly longer zoom (38-114 mm), another MP of photo size and a small indent on the right side for a better grip. Plus it comes in colors! My daughter has a blue one and uses it every single day. During school days the image stabilization made a real difference in her on-the-bus shots. With that heavy of use hers has gotten scratched up a bit, but the marks are small and hardly noticeable.
2ND PLACE: SD870 IS
The ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens. Slightly thicker than the SD1100 IS, this 8MP model doesn't have an optical viewfinder which makes it tough to use in bright sunlight, otherwise there's little not to love. My husband uses one as a comp camera, to compose shots for the travel guide "The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World."
3RD PLACE: SD770 IS (The camera on this page)
Just released in May, this 10 MP model is, in a way, an update of the SD1100 IS (see above). I rate it lower because it costs about $50 more and doesn't come in colors. On the other hand, it has a longer battery life than the 1100 and features an improved LCD screen that is very easy to view. As for photo quality, I can't tell the difference.
4TH PLACE: SD950 IS
There's a lot to like in this 12.1 MP camera. First off, it's gorgeous. The body, though a little thick, is titanium. An upgrade to the SD850 IS (see below), it has a 3.7x zoom lens and adds manual controls as well as the ability to stitch together panoramic images. The only reason I don't rate it higher is the price.
5TH PLACE: SD890 IS
Want a long zoom lens? Here's your baby, a 2008 10 MP model with a 5x zoom. Also has the new bright LCD screen and all the other 2008 Canon goodies. The most expensive Canon PowerShot ELPH.
6TH PLACE: SD790 IS
With the same 10 MP image sensor and 3x zoom lens as the SD770 IS, this 2008 model stands out only for its larger 3-inch LCD display and, as a result, lack of optical viewfinder. The rear controls are different, too, with a flatter design that uses fewer buttons.
7TH PLACE: SD1000
In my opinion there's no reason to buy this 7.1 MP model. Released in 2007, it's been replaced by the SD1100 IS (see above). The SD1000 is a fine camera, but it doesn't have image stabilization, a key feature of the 2008 lineup. We have one ourselves, although we don't use it anymore since we got the 1100.
8TH PLACE: SD850 IS
The ancestor to the SD890 IS, this 8 MP Elph combines a 4x zoom and 8 MP photo size with an image stabilizer. Every button, dial and switch has a quality feel. Slighter larger than the other models here, it is a little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket, but if you have larger hands it may be just what you are looking for.
9TH PLACE: SD800 IS
This 7.1 MP predecessor to the 870 doesn't focus well at its edges when set at its widest angle. Unless it's priced really cheap, get the 870 instead.
10TH PLACE: SD750
The 2007 PowerShot flagship offers a light meter that adjusts for facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features and red-eye correction -- features that were innovative a year ago but are common in Canon's latest models. No image stabilization; no optical viewfinder. Choose a 2008 model instead.
Photographer's P&S June 26, 2008
S. Oguz
28 out of 29 found this review helpful
Just bought the SD770 after returning the Sony Cybershot DSCW300 13.6MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot. The contrast with that camera made me appreciate the SD770 probably more than I normally would have. So this is a comparison.
. Much sharper lens.
. Images better looking at ISO 80-800, above that they are useless in both cameras.
. Canon images noisier at higher ISOs because of less aggressive noise reduction, but as a result they are crisper. Sony gives a mush wherever there is fine detail. You can simulate the Sony look by running the Canon images through a noise filtering program like Neat Image at a high filter setting.
. Canon is 10MP vs Sony's 13.6MP, but all the above hold true even with the Canon images ressed up to 13.6MP.
. Much smaller body, truly a shirt pocket camera, which is the primary reason for me for buying a P&S.
. Both have usable optical viewfinders. The centering accuracy of the SD770 seems to be even better than Canon G9.
. Much faster operation. For all intents and purposes Canon turns on and off instantly, probably in a second or two. With the Sony I had to tap my fingers waiting for the camera to turn on to take a picture, or to turn off to put it in my pocket.
. Very logical and quick user interface for all the main photographic functions, like exposure compensation, ISO setting, macro setting, etc. Clearly Canon knows what settings the photographers would like to have quick access to even in a P&S.
. Over $100 cheaper.
Excellent May 26, 2008
Bryan Feldman (Atlanta, GA United States)
36 out of 39 found this review helpful
I upgraded from an SD1000 and I have found many improvements. First, the image stabilization works great. I can take clear shots in much lower light than previously. Second, the 10 megapixels provides a much larger image compared with the 7.1 megapixels of the SD1000. Picture quality seems comparable; I haven't noticed additional noise. Third, the battery life is significantly improved. All this and many other improvements in a camera that is approximately the same tiny size and light weight.
Since I use this camera for long hikes on the Great Wall of China, having a viewfinder was a priority for me to enable use without the LCD, which dramatically improves battery life. You can find some sample photos at the Great Wall Forum, and over time I will be adding many more.
The weaknesses of this camera are a weak flash, not a very wide angle lens, and little control over aperture and shutter speed. All these disadvantages are of course expected in this type of camera.
One nice little thing about the black model compared with the silver one is that the black one comes with a black wrist strap, which doesn't tend to get dirty over time like the silver wrist strap.
RTFM! I highly recommend reading the instruction manual. This camera has so many great features such as color enhancement, customizable self timer, and so on. These features are not easy to discover without a little reading. The time spent reading the manual will be well rewarded.
Tiny and awesome May 26, 2008
Zachary West (Las Vegas, NV)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I just received the SD770 and I love it. I had considered the 1100 but jumped on the 770 as it was only several dollars more. The 770 is actually smaller than the 1100 and performs just as well. Picture quality is top notch, startup and shutdown is quick and it looks nice in black and silver. A few differences are the 10MP vs 8MP, the slight size/weight drop of the 770, the color schemes of the 1100, and more importantly, the better battery life on the 770. If the price difference is still negligible here on amazon I'd say you can't go wrong with the 770.
Canon does it again! June 20, 2008
Andra Bohnet (Mobile, AL United States)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
Before I get into this review, I want to mention that this is my fourth Canon digital camera. They've all been great which is why I've been loyal to the brand. I bought this one because my husband wanted our Elph PowerShot 1000 so it gave me the excuse to upgrade to 10MP. I love the size and feel of the 770, the LCD is crisp and clear and it's totally easy to use. It also has an optical viewfinder which is great in really bright light situations. The pictures are fantastic and the Image Stabilization feature, which the 1000 didn't have, is awesome for those shots where you don't want to use a flash in low light situations. I'm also extremely impressed with the video quality, I just used this to create a bunch of five minute movies of martial arts students for study and the video looks great at 640x480 and even blown up on the computer screen. Even the audio is also fine (and I'm a professional musician so I have picky ears). I also love the rechargeable battery feature. I bought an extra one, but I've taken a lot of pictures about 90 minutes of video and I haven't had to recharge/change it yet and I have had the camera for a month. I don't use the Canon software so I can't speak to that, I just connect it via USB to my Mac and iPhoto does its thing to get the images off, but it recognized the camera and model immediately with no problems. I gotta admit, I was tempted by the 1100 because of the cool colors, but I decided to go for the 10 vs. 8MP instead. The black on this camera, as opposed to the all silver model which was more expensive (no clue why), also looks way better in person than in the pictures, shiny and rich. I am extremely happy with this product and recommend it without hesitation!!!!
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