Canon PowerShot SD700 IS 6MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Image Stabilized Zoom | 
| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $349.99
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Rating:  311 reviews
Sales Rank: 16919
Color: Silver
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Monitor Size: 250
Optical Zoom: 4
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 23.2
Minimum Focal Length: 5.8
Maximum Resolution: 6
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 2.2 x 1
MPN: 1130B001
Model: 1130B001
UPC: 013803063042
EAN: 0013803063042
ASIN: B000EN0K94
Release Date: May 11, 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 6.0-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints | | • | 4x image-stabilized optical zoom; 2.5-inch LCD display | | • | 16:9 resolution option produces widescreen images and film clips | | • | Unique scene modes, including Foliage, Stitch Assist, and Lighter Skin Tone, allow for increased creativity | | • | Powered by a lithium-ion battery (battery and charger included); stores images on SD cards |
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Product Description
Canon PowerShot SD700 IS is equipped with 6.0 Megapixels, an optical 4x zoom lens (f/2.8 - f/5.5) with a shift-type optical Image Stabilizer (IS) system and Canon high-performance and high-speed processing "DIGIC II", which makes it possible to take pictures with up to a maximum of 2816?2112 recording pixels and achieve more comfortable camera operation complying with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed.The molding technique highlighted the delicacy of a continuously curved form (Perpetual Curve Design), made the main body look more compact and enhanced the holding comfort when shooting. Employing a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor on the rear allows easy operation.With a shift-type optical Image Stabilizer system and High-speed ISO setting that can be adjusted up to 800 equivalent, you can reduce camera shake and subject blur, and shoot beautiful images when shooting in telephoto with slow shutter speeds or in a dark area.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Powerful Punch in a Tiny Package May 26, 2006
Cameron Scholtz (Phoenix, AZ USA)
262 out of 278 found this review helpful
Quiet Operation Yields Top Quality Photos and Nice Videos.
I've used my SD700 IS for several days now. Before receiving it I was concerned about the reviews on Amazon that talked about the noisy video problem. However, the first reviews were written before the camera was released in the US. So I crossed my fingers. I got my camera from Crutchfield. (By the way, their custom service was excellent!)
I have been unable to reproduce the noisy video problem. My videos are *not* noisy and sound good (for a camera of this size). I will say that if I turn up my computer's volume as loud as it will go...THEN there is some ambient background noise. But the volume is extremely loud at that point and I expect a tiny microphone to have some noise when played back at such a high level. For normal video shooting and playback, my SD700 sounds just great. I've tested it with an without the image stabilization activated and the videos do not have any excess noise. Also, my zoom is quiet! Anyway, my experience with the camera obviously differs from others'. Not sure if that helps you or not.
As far as the picture quality, I am also happy. Most of my shots so far have been indoors in the evening using the flash. Color saturation is fine and flash coverage is really good. (I'll upload some examples if I get a chance.)
Hindsight being 20/20, I'm not sure the image stabilization is something I needed. With a flash, it really isn't necessary and I've been an amateur photographer for many years so I know how to hold a camera. I'm sure the IS will be handy if I'm ever in a situation when I'm taking photos from a moving car, or letting someone else use the camera. But if I had to make the purchase all over again I'd probably get the SD600 or SD630 and save a few bucks.
It has a slew of settings including ISO 800, focus lock, flash lock, custom exposure and slow shutter setting. So although it lacks aperture and shutter priority there are still plenty of adjustments I can make in order to get a good shot (though this hasn't bee necessary so far).
PLUSES:
1. Looks beautiful and feels very solidly made when holding
2. Fast startup, fast refresh (I'm using a SanDisk 1GB Ultra II SD card)
3. Image Stabilization.
4. Quiet operation.
MINUSES:
1. Does not come with a case.
2. Does not have aperture or shutter priority modes.
3. Does not record MPEG format (video) or RAW (photo).
4. At close to $500, it's a bit spendy.
Proud to Own: It's Worth It. May 30, 2006
The Eclectic Collector (Northridge, California, USA)
71 out of 72 found this review helpful
Stepping up from my Canon S40 to the Canon SD700 was the perfect choice for me. Since deciding that my old S40 wasn't up to pair with the versatility and compact size that I needed, I looked on Canon's website to see what new cameras were on the market. I compared three basically similarly built cameras: Canon's SD600, SD630 and SD700. Wow! I thought. List price of $499 for a camera? With the only difference being an added viewfinder, the color variations on the body and image stabilization?
Is this camera really worth it?
Being a VERY touchy / feeling / must test something out in person kind of gal, I went to Costco and Ritz Camera before finding a floor model at Best Buy. There, I was able to compare the SD 700 with Sony's 8.1 megapixel contenders and Nikon's family of digital cameras. I poked. I prodded. I made movies. I rationalized. I bought it.
I haven't looked back in regret since.
This camera is a powerhouse: It's small, quick to start, and you can use digital zoom while recording in video mode. The internal color filters while in SCN mode are a big plus: the less time I have to spend in Adobe Photoshop, the better.
Plus, the SD700 can even fit into my smallest bag WITH my keys and my wallet. This feature alone makes me want to take it everywhere with me. You never know when opportunities to take photographs may arise. And yes, I actually DO like the fact that like the SD600, this camera has a viewfinder. Personally, I thought the size of the LCD screen in the SD630 was too large. The black contrast matting surrounding the preview LCD screen in the SD 700 is perfect and just right.
Like Cameron below me, my zoom is quiet and I do not have a noisy video problem. You can change the exposure settings and shutter settings in limited variables. So far, this has not been a problem for me.
This camera works great while synching with my iMac and iPhoto.
If I had to do it all over again (including my week of internet research and in store questions) I'd choose this camera in a second. It has everything I wanted in my upgrade and I'm very satisfied with it. If you buy this camera, I'm sure you'll feel the same way.
The best Pocket size Camera out! August 22, 2006
Adam Petrone (New York)
43 out of 43 found this review helpful
Since the day i purchased this camera, i havnt been able to put it down.
- Ability to take great low noise shots in darker situations (indoors, night ect..) with the flash turned off.
- ISO settings are right at your fingertips.
- Pictures come out exactly the way you see them on the LCD, they are perfect everytime.
- Solid construction.
- Good macro mode for its size.
- Menu is very easy.
- Changing settings is a breeze.
- Image Stabilization makes a noticable difference when taking shots indoors.
- Perfect size,.
- This is the first digital camera i have actually used the video mode on. The videos are as clear as my video camera.The videos have to be seen.
I would highly reccomend this camera, It's the best I've owned and this is my 6th digital.This one will be with me for some time to come.
Canon's best PowerShot yet June 10, 2006
Matthew Darby (San Francisco, CA, United States)
38 out of 38 found this review helpful
This is the 4th PowerShot I have owned and my 3rd digital PowerShot. These cameras just keep getting better and this was a significant upgrade over my last model. For me the killer new features that warranted an upgrade were image stabilization, a big, bright 2.5 inch screen, 6 mega pixel sensor, improved user interface and a 4X optical zoom. The zoom has made a big difference over the 3X of my old PowerShot. The extra zoom length makes candid portraits much easier and is perfect for shooting faces from a distance. The image stabalization is fantastic and I've got some great shots in low light without a flash. The screen is great, although it could use a higher resolution to match the bigger screen size - the resolution is the same as older models, only the physical size is larger.
Two other big pluses I've found have been the battery life and card access times. I've still not had to recharge the battery after using the camera for 2 weeks and shooting over 300 shots - including a week on vacation with intensive shooting and reviewing. The access time for writing and reading from the SD card is excellent. I paired the camera with a Lexar Professional 1GB card and reviewing photos is instant. Shooting onto the card also seems instantaneous and the continuous shoot mode takes shots as quickly as a digital SLR. You can shoot a dozen portraits or action shots in a few seconds and then pick the best. Startup is also very quick, a complaint I had with older models. This camera has sub-second startup.
The rounded design is also a nice break from the boxy build of its predicessors. Overall, I can't recommend this camera enough. It's pricey but I think worth the money. The best all-round camera I have owned and the closest to DSLR features in a compact that I have found.
- An extra word about Mac compatibility, since it appears in some other reviews. I've had no problems at all using the camera with my Apple Mac or .mac accounts. I don't use any of the Canon software - just a card reader plugged straight into my Mac. This work perfectly and iPhoto manages the photos just as you'd expect. I wouldn't bother with the Canon software, which will never compete with Apple. Let Canon build the camera and Apple take care of the software - and get the best of both worlds.
Great for an Ultra-Compact Digital August 7, 2006
Helen H. Waldrop (Orlando, FL United States)
46 out of 48 found this review helpful
I read all the reviews of the Canon SD-700IS and decided I better write my own. This is an ultracompact camera and it does have a ton of excellent special features packed in it including IS (image stabilization) that really work! Canon's version of vibration reduction as it is called on Nikon cameras and differt things on other cameras, is IS and it works very well. The IS works especially well on a camera this small. You can mess up the picture if you try (have you ever gotton blurred digital pictures as in low light situations?) but in most cases the Canon image stabilization works great.
It always amazes me that a few people expect a point and shoot compact camera to do things that only top end (i.e. very expensive) SLR Digital Cameras are made to do like shoot in RAW or automatically adjust the ISO rating (actually it's the sensitivity of the sensor that replaces film in a digital) up to ISO 800 mode but most people who choose a point and shoot and especially an ultra compact point and shoot digital will never even try the plethora of features available on this camera. However, if you are one of those people like me who will USE the manual mode and special modes; you won't be disappointed unless you are expecting the the same results you would get from the Canon EOS SLR professional Digital cameras. Even then you have the same computer that is used on those cameras controlling the image intepreted (DIGICII) and the pictures I took under varying circunstances were excellent except where I goofed up.
The 700IS will do everything 99% of everything the people who buy a compact digital for better than most cameras in it's price range. Its 4X optical zoom, excellentlens quality, great image stabilization, the DIGIC II image processor, it's 2.5" LCD, excellent and easy to use menu system, and one thing many people forget until they need it--- it still has a basic (if tiny) viewfinder to compose pictures in very low light which I really miss on my Sony W7 compact digital!
It is a great buy, has very good battery life in it's proprietary rechargeable battery, a very decent flash built for an ultra compact, AUTO mode, manual mode, a nice macro mode, and if you want them special modes: Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, and Color Swap. I own several Sonys, virtually all the Nikons up to the D200, but this is the first ultra compact Canon that impressed me above all the other ultra compacts and compact cameras.
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