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  • Easy to use (191)
  • Great picture quality (187)
  • Large clear lcd (187)
  • Easy setup (162)
  • Comfortable controls (143)
  • Well built / quality construction (121)
  • Easy to keep clean (94)
  • Good battery life (7)
  • High resolution (7)
  • Fast shutter speed (6)
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  • Short battery life (22)
  • Long lag time (19)
  • Poor in low light (19)
  • Weak construction (4)
  • Poor image quality (3)
  • No image stabilization / blurry images (2)
  • 5 min of video for 1gb (1)
  • A bit small (1)
  • Almost too small (1)

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  • Travel (179)
  • Fun (177)
  • Family photos (171)
  • Art (49)
  • Photojournalism (41)
  • Everyday (7)
  • Home (5)
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It's Alive with Color.
Ultra slim and ultra hip design in 4 colors: Red, Black, Silver and Gold.

It takes meticulous engineering to create a camera so slim and stylish and so impressively equipped with Canon's most advanced camera features. It takes a decisive spirit to decide which color is the real you. Uninhibited splashes of Red, Black, Silver and Gold define a new generation of camera design - cool, assured and ready to hit the road with loads of fashion impact. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH will be your fave fashion accessory. Sleek enough to tuck anywhere. Bold enough to be the center of attention.

High Performance Leads the Way.
Compact yet feature rich with 12.1 Megapixel resolution, 3x Optical Zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer.

Canon's commitment to innovation defines the excitement of the PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH. 12.1-megapixel resolution is more than a number, it's your cutting-edge link to the outstanding clarity and quality you've always wanted in your images. Think bold and big, because razor-sharp oversized prints are a breeze. Get the picture? It's absolutely brilliant.

The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH has a 3x 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 closer shot of a landscape, or a child's big smile.

The PowerShot SD780 IS 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 Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash.

Shoot Video in HD and Enjoy Easy HD Playback.
HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output for easy playback of video and photos on your HDTV.

The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH lets you record video in beautiful high definition (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies (and still photos) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition monitor. You'll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 still images at once.

Capture Your Best Shots Easily.
Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings for the camera based on 18 predefined shooting situations.

Just set the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH to Smart AUTO and you're ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture-taking every time. It's a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 18 specially defined settings. So whether you're photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you're getting dramatic, memorable images.

See the Image in a Big Screen.
Large, crisp 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II and wide viewing angle.

The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH gives you a large 2.5-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon's PureColor LCD II offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle. 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.

A World of Advantages with Canon's Technology.
DIGIC 4 Image Processor has evolved Face Detection Technology that tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-timer. DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Canon's most advanced image processor, DIGIC 4, delivers evolved Face Detection Technology that keeps every face in every photo looking its very best. The technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you're ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus. In addition, exposure, flash and white balance are compensated, so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed.

  • 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 advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.

  • A Face Detection Self-timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. For instance, to include the photographer's face in a group shot, there's no need to rush in. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, specify Face Detection Self-timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer's face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection tracks moving subjects in a much larger range, and the Servo AF retains focus on a moving subject after the shutter button is pressed halfway - allowing you to wait for the perfect shot without refocusing.


  • Intelligent Contrast Correction
    DIGIC 4 also makes possible the i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.

    Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
    1) Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
    2) The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH 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.

    Life doesn't give you second chances to capture special times. That's why the PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH features an ISO 1600 setting that reduces the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility. ISO can be expanded to 3200 when you select ISO 3200 Special Scene mode.

    Specification Description
    Model 3588B001, 3589B001, 3590B001, 3591B001
    UPC 013803109412
    Adjustable Auto Date/Time Yes
    Audio Recording Yes
    Auto Focus TTL Autofocus
    Auto power saveĀ  Yes
    Available for Store Pickup Spec Name: rshStandard Yes
    Back Light Compensation Yes
    Battery Type Product
    Benefits Compact yet feature rich with 12.1-megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom lensHD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output for easy p
    Benefits Powerful 12.1-megapixel imager delivers stunning photos with superior detail and clarity3x optical zoom gives you great close-in shot
    Body Material Metal
    Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
    Camera Flash Built-in
    Camera Flash Built-in flash
    Camera/Camcorder Color Support Yes
    Capacity 760
    Capacity UOM mAh
    Chemistry Lithium Ion
    Color Support Yes
    Color Support yes
    Connections USB mini BVideo outAudio out
    Connections USBMini-HDMI™
    Connector Type USBMini-HDMI
    Continuous Burst or Capture ModeĀ  Yes
    Continuous Shooting Speed 0.8 fps
    Continuous Shooting Speed 0.8fps
    Continuous Shooting Speed Approximately 0.8 fps
    Country Of Origin China
    Country Of Origin Japan
    Date/Time Insert Yes
    Description Header Say cheese.
    Description Header The slim camera that makes a big impact.
    Digital Video Format MOV
    Digital Zoom 4
    Display Catalog Number 16-838
    Display Catalog Number 16-880
    Display Catalog Number 55032566
    Display Catalog Number 55032567
    Display Catalog Number 55032569
    Display Features PureColor LCD II
    Display Form Factor Built-in
    Display Languages 26 display languages provided: English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian and more
    Display Languages Multi-language support
    Display Size 2.5 inches
    Effective Flash Range 1-11 ft./30cm-3.5m (W)
    Effective Sensor Resolution 12100000 Pixels
    Enclosure Color Black
    Enclosure Color Gold
    Enclosure Color Red
    End Product Indicator Yes
    Expansion Slot(s) SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus
    Exposure Compensation ±2 EV steps in 1/3 EV steps
    Exposure Compensation ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
    Exposure Compensation +/-2 stops in 1/3-stop increments
    Exposure Metering Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot
    Exposure Metering Spot , evaluative , center-weighted
    Exposure Metering Spot, evaluative, center-weighted
    Exposure Modes Program AE, i-Contrast; AE Lock
    Exposure Modes Program, automatic
    Flash Modes Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction, Flash On, Flash Off; FE lock, Slow Synchro
    Flash Modes Auto, red-eye reduction, auto red-eye correction, flash on, flash off; FE lock, slow synchro
    Focal Length 5.9mm~17.9mm
    Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 33-100mm
    Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 33mm~100mm
    Focus Adjustment TTL Autofocus
    High-speed shutter Yes
    Humidity Range Operating 10-90%
    Image Storage 4000x3000 (Large), 3264x2448 (Medium 1), 2592x1944 (Medium 2), 1600x1200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640x480 (Small), 4000x2248 (Widescreen
    Image Storage 4000x3000 (Large), 3264x2448 (Medium 1), 2592x1944 (Medium 2), 1600x1200 (Medium 3/Date Stamp), 640x480 (Small), 4000x2248 (Widescreen)
    Image Storage 4000x3000, 3264x2448, 2592x1944, 1600x1200, 640x480, 4000x2248
    Included in the Box Canon® PowerShot™ SD780 ISRechargeable lithium-ion battery (NB-4L)Battery chargerWrist strapSoftw
    Included in the Box PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH BodyLi-ion battery pack NB-4LBattery charger CB-2LVWrist Strap WS-DC7Digit
    JPEG, JPG Yes
    Lens Aperture f/3.2-5.8
    Lens Construction 6 elements in 5 groups
    Lens System Features UA lens, aspherical lens, built-in lens shield
    Lens System Type 5.9-17.9mm f/3.2-5.8
    Lens System Type Zoom
    Light Sensitivity ISO80~1600
    MAC Operating System Support Mac OS X (v10.3-v10.4)PowerPC G3/G4/G5 or Intel Processor256MB RAMAvailable USB 2.0 portAt least 350MB available hard drive space reco
    MAC Operating System Support Mac® OS X
    Manufacturer Labor Warranty 12
    Manufacturer Part Number 3588B001
    Manufacturer Part Number 3589B001
    Manufacturer Part Number 3590B001
    Manufacturer Parts Warranty 12
    MAP Price 0.0
    Max Operating Temperature 104 Fahrenheit
    Max Resolution 230000
    Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 seconds
    Max Shutter Speed 1/1600 seconds
    Max Shutter Speed 15 seconds seconds
    Megapixel Range 8+MP
    Microphone Type Built-in
    Microphone Type Bult-in
    Min Operating Temperature 32 Fahrenheit
    Min Shutter Speed 15 seconds
    Model SD780 IS
    MPEG Yes
    New Date Mon Jul 27 00:00:00 CDT 2009
    New Date Sun Jul 19 00:00:00 CDT 2009
    NightShot Yes
    Operating Temperature UOM ° F
    Optical Sensor Type 1/2.3" CCD
    Optical Sensor Type 1/2.3-inch type Charge Coupled Device (CCD)
    Optical Zoom 3
    PC Operating System Support Windows Vista, XP Service Pack 2, 2000 Service Pack 4Pentium 1.3GHz or higher (Vista), Pentium 500MHz or higher (XP/2000) 512MB RAM (Vista), 256MB
    PC Operating System Support Windows Vista, XP Service Pack 2, 2000 Service Pack 4Pentium 1.3GHz or higher (Vista), Pentium 500MHz or higher (XP/2000)512MB RAM (Vista), 25
    PC Operating System Support Windows® XP, Windows Vista®
    PictBridge-enabled Yes
    Power Device NB-4L Li-ion battery pack
    Power Device Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NB-4L)
    Product Depth 0.72
    Product Dimensions UOM inches
    Product Disclaimer *HDMI playback requires Canon HTC-100 cable, sold separately.
    Product Disclaimer *Requires HTC-100 cable from Canon, not included.
    Product Height 2.15
    Product Height 2.72
    Product Type Point & shoot
    Product Weight 4.06
    Product Weight UOM ounces
    Product Width 3.43
    Rechargeable Yes
    Red Eye Reduction Yes
    Resolution 12.1 Megapixels
    Resolution 12400000 Megapixels
    RGB Yes
    Self Timer Yes
    Shooting Programs Auto, Program, Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot, Color Accent, C
    Shooting Programs Auto, program, portrait, foliage, snow, beach, sunset, fireworks, aquarium, underwater, ISO3200, indoor, kids & pets, night snapshot, color accent, co
    Size Specialty
    Software Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM
    Software ZoomBrowser EX (Windows), ImageBrowser (Mac), PhotoStitch
    Sound Output Mode Monaural
    Special Effects Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom
    Special Effects Vivid, vivid blue, vivid green, vivid red, neutral, sepia, black & white, positive film, lighter skin tone, darker skin tone, custom
    Still Image Format JPEG
    Still Image Format JPEG Exif 2.2
    Subtitle Online, phone or order in-store
    Supported Flash Memory SD/SDHC Memory Card, MultiMediaCard, MMC Plus Card, HC MMC Plus Card
    Supported Flash Memory SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus
    Supported Languages English
    Total Pixels 12400000 Pixels
    Type 2.5-inch TFT color LCD widescreen with wide viewing angle (PureColor LCD II
    Type LCD
    Video Capture 1280x720 (30 fps); Standard Definition: 640x480 (30 fps), 320x240 (30 fps)
    Video Capture H.264: 640x480, H.264: 320x240, H.264: 1280x720
    Viewfinder Color Support Yes
    Viewfinder Type Real-image optical zoom viewfinder
    Voltage 3.7
    Voltage UOM Volts
    White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent/H
    White Balance Custom , presets , automatic
    White Balance Custom, presets, automatic
    White Balance Presets Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
    White Balance Presets Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, fluorescent h, custom control to incorporate facial brightness in face detection AF
    White Balance Presets Auto,* Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom * Control to incorporate facial brightness in Face Detection AF
    Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive

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    Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 12MP Digital Camera Reviews

     
     
     

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    ★★★★★
    5.0
    Point-and-click right out of the box!

    "I primarily purchased this fabulous little camera to replace my old camera for listing items on ebay. However, this camera will do soooooooooooooo much more than pics. Good for video clips too! Just flip the switch and VOOLAH--you're in movie mode! The auto-focus makes taking great pics a no-brainer for the non-professional photographer. No set-up required! The high-resolution setting is standard, allowing you ..." Read Full Review »

    Jul 12, 2009 by djmonson

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    ★☆☆☆☆
    1.0
    It is not good for taking movies

    "I bought this Camera so I can record HD movie, but I was very disapointed. I had an old canon it used to record movies in AVI I love it I can play it with windows player and edit it with windows movie make. This piese of junk the video in MOV format it playes without audio in windows player and I can edit it with windows movie maker...." Read Full Review »

    Nov 02, 2009 by yalzubi

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    Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 12MP Digital Camera Review

    Point-and-click right out of the box!

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Picture Quality

      Cons

    • Memory card not included

      Best Uses

    • Art
    • Family Photos
    • Fun
    • Photojournalism
    • Selling stuff on ebay
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    "I primarily purchased this fabulous little camera to replace my old camera for listing items on ebay. However, this camera will do soooooooooooooo much more than pics. Good for video clips too! Just flip the switch and VOOLAH--you're in movie mode!



    The auto-focus makes taking great pics a no-brai …"  Read Full Review »

    Sample close-up pic with camera just inches away!

    Sample close-up pic with camera just inches away!
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    No camera shake--even in a moving vehicle!

    No camera shake--even in a moving vehicle!
    • Made with Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jul 12 2009
    djmonson
    Southeast Michigan
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    • Photo Enthusiast
     

    [69 of 71 customers found this review helpful]

    Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 12MP Digital Camera Review

    Great Take-Everywhere P&S

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Compact
    • Elegant Design
    • Fast AF
    • High image quality
    • Minimal shutter lag

      Cons

    • Optical vf inaccurate

      Best Uses

    • Casual snapshots
    • Short vacations
     

    "The key to success with the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS is to know how to use it within its limitations. This camera is best used by the serious amateur as a supplement to a DSLR kit. Of course, its a very nice choice for a rank novice who just needs a good point-and-shoot, but perhaps a bit of overk …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Mar 25 2009
    Michael J Hoffman
    Delta, Pennsylvania, USA
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    [243 of 246 customers found this review helpful]

    Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 12MP Digital Camera Review

    A True Pocket Camera with HD Video

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "I just purchased this Canon on a whim, earlier today at Best Buy. I have been tinkering with it for the majority of the evening. My previous SD300 is still working like a champ, however I have been considering a video camera for some time...after some peering at the video camera counter I wandered …"  Read Full Review »

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    Mar 16 2009
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    Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 12MP Digital Camera Review

    Dynamite in a Palm Size Camera!!!

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Color quality
    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy Setup
    • Great Picture Quality

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Art
    • Fun
    • Travel
     

    "I found that carrying my Canon EOS 5D everywhere was starting to weigh me down after a few hours. I needed a compact camera to slip in my shirt pocket for the more casual photo ops throughout the day. What a pleasant surprise the SD 780 has been! I find that it takes clean, sharp images that are e …"  Read Full Review »

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    • Made with Product
    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Aug 9 2009
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    Kansas City, Mo
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    [4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

    Canon PowerShot SD780 IS 12MP Digital Camera Review

    Perfect Camera to Take Everywhere

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Easy Setup
    • Fits in your pocket
    • Great Picture Quality
    • Strong Construction

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Fun
    • Travel
     

    "This is a great little camera. It takes high quality pictures, high definition video, has an impressive zoom lens and fits in your pocket. If you're looking for a versatile point and shoot camera that you can take everywhere, this is it. "

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