Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $269.99
You Save: $30.00 (10%)
New (11) Used (3) Refurbished (5) from $189.00
Rating:  449 reviews
Sales Rank: 179
Color: SILVER
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 4
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 23.2
Minimum Focal Length: 5.8
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 1 x 2.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 2047B001
Model: 2047B001
UPC: 013803079302
EAN: 0013803079302
ASIN: B000Q30420
Release Date: June 5, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 8.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 16 x 22-inch prints | | • | 4x Optical Image Stabilized zoom for steady, long zoom shooting | | • | High-resolution 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflection coating | | • | Sensitivity range to ISO 1600 for sharper photos in low light | | • | Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading |
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Product Description
The PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH is a digital camera that will really get your creative juices flowing. It starts with a high resolution 8.0 Megapixel CCD, a 4x Optical Zoom with Canon's exclusive UA Lens and an Optical Image Stabilizer for steady zooming. There's also a DIGIC III Image Processor with Face Detection and Red-eye correction, an ISO 1600 setting for sharper images in low light, 5 Movie Modes and a 2.5-inch PureColor LCD with scratch-resistant, anti-reflective coating for easy viewing.Count on the PowerShot SD850 IS Digital ELPH for images that will make you say "wow" every time you shoot! Equipped with a high resolution 8.0 Megapixel CCD, this Digital ELPH is just what you need to capture life's greatest inspirations as you've always wanted them. You'll get every exquisite detail in dazzling, eye-popping color. And you can print big. Plus, the SD850 IS Digital ELPH is equipped with a 4x Optical Zoom that features Canon's exclusive UA lens with ultra-high refractive index glass to enhance your pictures while significantly reducing total lens size. Just imagine the possibilities!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 Awesome Camera July 13, 2007
Thomas Grimes (Fort Wayne, IN USA)
51 out of 52 found this review helpful
This is my 5th digital camera and I can honestly say that its by far the best. I also own a SD800IS - but this one has more cool features (like being able to zoom in movie mode!). EXCELLENT in low light -- I was able to take pictures in the Sistine Chapel in Rome on my last vacation without flash in a dark room and the pictures are amazing. Great Camera!
Good replacement for the SD700 IS July 18, 2007
Matthew Shinn (San Francisco, CA USA)
45 out of 47 found this review helpful
I've owned several Canon Powershots over the years. Most recently I owned an SD700 IS, which I loved. Unfortunately, it got caught by a wave at the beach so I had to replace it. The SD850 IS does not disappoint. It's essentially the SD700 IS with several added features including an extra 2 MP, support for SDHC cards, a new processor that automatically recognizes faces, time lapse video and some other cool lighting effects.
The image quality is great and I haven't had any problems with the camera so far. I really like the time lapse video feature. It's pretty fun to set it up in the corner of the room for a couple of hours and watch all the action replayed at high speed.
The camera itself is small enough to fit in my pocket and it feels sturdy. The large display is really nice and I've always found the menu system Canon has developed over the years to be easy to use.
I would recommend this camera to anyone.
As always...Canon is a winner !!! December 15, 2007
Richard Antczak (Phila. area)
38 out of 41 found this review helpful
Buy it ...You'll like it !!!
I've been a Canon Digital Camera user since November,1999 ( for those youngins out there, thats the first year digital cameras were availiable to the general public at a reasonable price )
Prior to that, I have had Canon SLR's since 1977 ( I remember because it was the first real camera I bought with the money I earned in the summer cutting lawns ...a lot of lawns ) The Canon AE-1 cost $300.00 which was a lot of chicken in those days...Still have it ...still works 100%
Anyway I digress.... plain and simple this is probably my 4th Canon point and shoot ( I also have the Rebel SLR which I bought for $999 when introduced a few years back ) My most recent digital Canon was the 430SD...Had that for a good 3 years as it wasn't lost, stolen or broken...and did the job with no complaints...Well let me tell you...I should have upgraded 2 years ago. The pictures on this camera are AWESOME..the videos are video camera quality..and the manual overrides are all you need for the perfect custom controlled picture. I am a camera buff and love my SLR, but this one is as close as I've ever been to an SLR with point and shoot portability.
I had been reading the Amazon reviews for months before buying the 850IS and was worried about some of the negative reviews on quality of hardware and true to sight imaging...but after having used it for a few months I can say there is nothing more I expect from a point and shoot...The reviews from the "techno" guys are very useful , but do not reflect what the "commom" guy needs day to day...I'm a mix of techno + common and will tell you this is the one. I just have to push myself in 2 years to buy the newest Canon availiable, even though I will have been totally content with my 850IS ....just because they keep getting so damn better !
Excellent camera that's versatile and takes great shots September 2, 2007
Scott W. Jabo (Erie, PA)
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
This is my first venture into purchasing a digital camera, having been a 35 mm SLR devotee for my entire life. After much research of trying to find a decent point-and-shoot digital camera, I settled on the Canon Powershot SD850. I have been very happy with this camera's performance. I bought the camera priot to a trip out west to visit Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon and other sites. This meant that I needed a camera that could do well with various kinds of settings under different conditions and with a variety of compositions. Whether it was a night shot of the Vegas lights, the Grand Canyon at sunset or Lake Mead on a sunny day, the camera performed flawlessly and produced just the shots I had hoped. The camera also allows tweaking the color, lighting or other settings so that I can get the right color saturation or lighting that I want. The Auto setting saves a lot of time and does a very fine job with those quick shots. The manual setting allows me to be very creative and the zoom lens provides a wide range of lens lengths. In addition, I can slip this cmaera easily into my pocket. I highly recommend this camera!
Amateur Photographer Gushing Over Great Camera Purchase. August 12, 2007
J. Potter (West Linn, OR USA)
26 out of 28 found this review helpful
WOW! At first I was skeptical. I couldn't believe I was paying such a seemingly-high price for a digital camera, but man it's worth it. My previous camera was just a 35mm Canon SureShot 130u that I bought in 2004, so I thought it was time for an upgrade. I trust Canon as the picture-quality has never disappointed me. I shopped around, did my research and decided that the Canon SD850 IS would be a good choice. Although many would consider me an amateur, I love taking pictures, as well as doctoring them in Photoshop, so finding a great quality digital camera to satisfy my needs was definitely a priority.
Here's a list of what I love about the Canon SD850 IS:
-Face Detection
-Vibrant,true colors
-Easy-to-use
-Loading pictures on my computer is fast and easy
-Image stabilizer - I literally shook the camera as I was taking a pic to test this out, and it performed wonderfully! The picture looked crystal clear!
-GREAT zoom capabilities for a digital camera. I was a bit skeptical since I love how my 35mm takes pictures, but wow, this is a great zoom range for a compact digital camera.
-Compact, lightweight
-Crisp, clear LCD screen
-An actual viewfinder above the LCD screen. Although the LCD screen may take precedence over it, I still like having it there, if not for more than sentimental value, it certainly makes the camera more versatile.
Here's stuff I'm not too crazy about, but can life with:
-As many people before me have said, the on/off button takes some getting used to...I wish Canon wouldn't have experimented with something so standard. To me it would be similar to taking the handles on a car door and moving them down to the middle of the door in a horribly awkward and untraditional location...but the on/off button on this camera would be more bearable.
-Whenever I take a picture, I have to press down the button for a good couple of seconds, which I sometimes find annoying in comparison to my Father's Nikon Coolpix camera which takes pictures almost automatically. I hope that maybe it's because of the settings on my camera?? hmm.
Anyway, I've only had this camera for a short time, but I can still confidently say it is a sound purchase, and worth every single penny!
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