Canon PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Deep Red)

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First, let me say that as I'm nowhere near being a professional photographer--hey, what can I say, I'm an audio guy--I hope this review may help someone like myself consider purchasing what I've found to be a very good camera. I couldn't be happier with the features, and the results I've gotten are stellar. I believe the Canon SD780IS truly may be a great stepping-stone for someone looking to move beyond the "fully automated" point-and-shoot variety to a cam that at least gives you a fair degree of manual control (if you wish) over how you choose to take a picture--from exposure to white balance and a few other tweaks. True DSLR's of course are not at all cheap, so this camera in my mind gets you most of the way there at what may be a fraction of the cost. That said, my one gripe is this is not a camera for someone with large hands! I do have a great deal of trouble at times pushing the tiny buttons--but eventually I do get there. Had I paid more attention to the dimensions, or had I had the chance to physically play around with this camera, I would not have purchased it. Down the road I do see myself taking the further step up to a DSLR for even more flexibility and manual control, but for folks who are looking for a "pocket camera" and for whom size doesn't matter... the Canon SD780IS may just be the perfect little package of features at a very reasonable price.

Canon PowerShot SD780IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Deep Red) Features

• 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
• 3x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer
• HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output
• 2.5-inch widescreen PureColor LCD II screen; Face Detection
• Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

Customer Reviews

Excellent point-and-shoot with options - GluedTogether - Florida
I'm still learning to use the finer points of this camera; but I can say that one can set it to automatic and get a great picture. However, if you take the time to learn the manual options, you can set it to foliage or indoors or macro, for example, and get an even better picture. It also has a panoramic feature which allows you to take a sequence of photos that create a panorama when printed, with slight overlapping.

With a little help from the manual, the operation of the camera is pretty much intuitive. And I can plug the chip right into my computer to view photos (SD slot needed in the computer).

I can't comment on battery life because I haven't changed it so far. I did buy a case for it; but it's small and thin and easily slips into a pocket or purse.

You do need to purchase a separate memory chip. I was surprised that current cameras do not always include them. Figure another - depending on what you choose.

All in all, a terrific little camera that I'm very pleased with!