Canon PowerShot SD1200IS 10 MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-inch LCD (Dark Gray)
Never Buy A Canon PowerShot SD750 Digital Elph Camera
Can you name at least three problems with the Canon PowerShot SD750 Digital Elph Camera? If you can’t, then maybe you shouldn’t even be considering buying one. I’m not suggesting, that the SD750 is a terrible camera, I’m just suggesting that you should know what your getting before you buy it. Knowing the flaws in a digital camera (even a Canon) before you buy is the key factor in your after purchase satisfaction. Let’s consider some of the problems with the SD750 Digital Elph.
If your one of those consumers who is considering upgrading their PowerShot SD500 to a SD750 because of the large LCD screen, be careful. The SD750 has a 3 inch LCD screen. However, the big LCD is really not enough to make the upgrade worthwhile. While megapixels and image sensor are the same between the two cameras, the image quality is not. Images shot in less than ideal light using the flash turn out much more detailed on the SD500. Possibly due to slightly different lenses.
The technical definition for chromatic aberration (sometimes called purple fringing) is what happens, when a camera lens has problems focusing different wavelengths of light onto a common focal plane. In layman’s terms, what you will see is a mild to extremely blurred picture. The PowerShot SD750 seems to have a bit too much chromatic aberration, especially shooting in wide angle mode with the aperture at it’s maximum setting. Since this flaw is very specific to certain wavelengths (colors), you may or may not see this artifact in your images.
As with many cameras in this category, you’ll notice a degradation in your ability to take more than one picture in rapid succession with the SD750. The prime culprits here are slow SD memory cards, and weak batteries. The flash, and the now larger LCD contribute to the problem. What can help, is buying the fastest speed memory cards you can, and quality batteries.
While this is not an exclusive list, a couple of other items to be concerned with are:
- no optical viewfinder
- a less than intuitive menu and control system
- an excessive number of features for a ultra compact, that you’ll probably never use
- no manual exposure settings available
- short battery life
- zoom option not usable for shooting videos
Not to suggest you shouldn’t buy the PowerShot SD750, just hoping your aware of what your getting into. All digital cameras have some flaws for certain people. What it really comes down to, is how you want to use the camera. I’ve generally found the the intended photographers particular shooting style is the single most important factor in making a new camera purchase.
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| Review by Tanzy (USA) 2010-07-22 I am very thrilled with this camera! I was torn between buying an individual video camera or a digital/video combination. My friend had the older version of this camera and suggested it and I am so glad she did. I am amazed by the quality of the video that it takes even in low light conditions. ... Read more reviews | ||
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| Review by James H. Taylor (USA) 2010-07-09 Excellent little camera. Very light and easy to take with on trips and such. Takes excellent pictures and is very user friendly. I would recommend this camera to anyone wanting a good priced camera that takes good quality pictures.... Read more reviews | ||
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| Review by Terry Wolf (USA) 2010-07-11 Purchased two of these for my daughters. They both love this camera. The camera was recommended by Consumer Reports. Takes very good pictures and fun to use. Have had good luck with other Canon digital cameras for years. Easy to hold and use of the controls.... Read more reviews | ||
