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 SD850 Digital Elph Camera
Never may be too harsh a word, but you’ll want to learn of a few problems with the Canon PowerShot SD850 Digital Elph Camera before you actually buy one. It has some flaws you may not be aware of. Most digital camera reviews you read online are nothing but thinly veiled attempts to sell you the camera. There’s no sales pitch here, just an attempt to bring to light problems with the Powershot SD850 Digital Elph.
Barrel distortion can be common with several cameras in this category and price range, but generally not to the extent that it is in the SD850. Barrel distortion in photography generally refers to an image whose quality is good at the center, but gets distorted the further you go from center. Barrel distortion is sometimes referred to as edge or corner softness.
Canon decided that giving you information you can’t do much about, might be a good idea. Not really sure why. When the shutter button is half way pressed, the PowerShot SD850 displays the F/Stop setting the Digital Elph will be using for the picture your about to take. Which is nice, but it would be even nicer if you could adjust it. The way it’s designed right now, you can’t.
Ergonomics are important in digital cameras, especially because of their size. Being so small, digital cameras can be cumbersome even at the best of times. Especially for those with larger hands. The PowerShot SD850 seems to have missed the mark with a couple of points in this category. Firstly, the power button is positioned in such a way that getting greasy finger prints on the LCD is next to impossible. Secondly, due to a curved base, the SD850 DigitalElph can be tricky to set on a flat surface for the purpose of using the timer.
That’s just a few points you should keep in mind if your considering a Canon PowerShot SD850 Digital Elph Camera. Lucky for you, there are plenty of other good digital cameras to consider. Good deals on digital cameras are plentiful these days, if you just know where to look.
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| Review by Sea Kayaker (JUNEAU, AK UNITED STATES) 2010-07-27 Took matching pictures with this little gem and my Nikon D90 using several different lens types. When compared side by side on a 25 inch monitor it was very difficult to tell the difference between the results of the two cameras. While the Nikon pictures were a bit sharper when the images were exp... Read more reviews | ||
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| Review by A. Gentry (DALLAS,TEXAS) 2010-07-29 I love photography- I have been snapping and developing my own film for years. However, it is a pain to always lug my professional camera with me; especially if I just want a night on the town with my girlfriends. Plus, sometimes I would want someone to take a picture for me and unfortunately unless... Read more reviews | ||
 | Top #3 Canon PowerShot SX20IS 12.1MP Digital Camera with 20x Wide AngleOverall Rating (8/10) | |
| 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 | ||
 | Top #4 Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 4xOverall Rating (8/10) | |
| 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 | ||
