| What's the Big Deal? | | | | Another drawback of such a miniaturized camera |
| Why This Camera Is So Popular Less than an inch | | | | system is that you're limited to an optical zoom of only |
| thick, this tiny camera is about the size of a credit card | | | | 3x. I was afraid I would miss the powerful 12x optical |
| so it fits easily into your purse or pocket. | | | | zoom I had gotten used to with my larger camera, but |
| While easy enough to use for complete beginners, the | | | | for some reason I haven't. There are, of course, some |
| Canon PowerShot SD780IS integrates a panoply of | | | | distance shots I don't even think to try with it, but it |
| cutting edge features. Shoot continuous still shots, HD | | | | doesn't seem to bother me as most of the pictures I |
| video, edit your clips and get image stabilization, blink | | | | take don't require a powerful zoom. |
| detection, nearly instantaneous startup, a large LCD | | | | The view finder, though usable, is tiny. Some find the |
| and a scene detection mode. | | | | tiny view finder a bother. Some are glad to have it. |
| Does it Work as Promised? | | | | Some users have complained about noise at ISO's |
| How Well Does It Work? A joy to use, the Canon | | | | higher than ISO400 though it doesn't noticeably worse |
| PowerShot SD780IS is great for everyday picture | | | | than other compact digital cameras. |
| taking and video in an extremely light and compact | | | | Perhaps the major problem to watch out for with the |
| package. | | | | Canon PowerShot SD780IS, with any sophisticated |
| The sound quality in video mode is excellent and it | | | | electronic device really, is that you don't get a "lemon". |
| performs extremely well in low light, especially for such | | | | From what I've read, a few people have purchased |
| a tiny camera. Thanks to effective image stabilization | | | | cameras didn't work right from day one, or after they |
| your snapshots and video will consistently turn out | | | | used it for less than four months. Protect yourself |
| clear and sharp with no motion blurring. It even has a | | | | from this problem by purchasing your camera from a |
| mini-HDMI output connector so you can display your | | | | reputable supplier. |
| images directly on your HDTV or other monitor with | | | | On The Upside |
| the appropriate cable (the HDMI cable is not included). | | | | The Canon PowerShot SD780IS packs an amazing |
| Who is the Canon PowerShot SD780IS Right For? | | | | number of features into an exceptionally portable |
| The Canon PowerShot SD780IS camera makes it | | | | camera at a very affordable price. You can record |
| about as easy as possible to take reliably sharp | | | | beautiful high definition video and play your movies and |
| photos and videos in a skin so small and light you can | | | | still photos on your HDTV using the mini-HDMI |
| forget you have it with you. For an ultra-portable | | | | connector and the images will look great even on a big |
| digital you can slip in your purse or pocket and take | | | | screen. |
| pictures in only seconds, you can't beat this camera. | | | | The Canon PowerShot SD780IS will choose the |
| What's Wrong With It? | | | | correct settings automatically when operating in the |
| Every silver lining has its cloud. The Canon PowerShot | | | | smart auto mode and will also detect and adjust for |
| SD780IS has a few limitations. | | | | faces. It even includes a face detection self-timer so |
| Some have complained that the video sound, while | | | | you can set the timer and the camera will wait to |
| very good considering the camera's size, tends to | | | | detect your face before taking the picture. |
| sound a little bit monotone. This could be a reflection of | | | | In Closing |
| various factors like distance from the camera, | | | | If you're searching for a tiny portable camera that |
| background noise, number of people talking, and the | | | | enables you to shoot consistently crisp pictures rapidly, |
| types of sounds being recorded. | | | | plus HD video at 720p resolution with an HDMI output |
| You can't use the optical zoom when you're recording | | | | connector… this is the camera you want. |
| video, though digital zoom is still available. | | | | |