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| Canon PowerShot SD850 IS 8.0 MP Digital Elph Camera with 4x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $192.99
You Save: $107.00 (36%)
New (24) Used (9) Refurbished (6)
Avg. Customer Rating:  432 reviews
Sales Rank: 11
Color: SILVER
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 4
Digital Zoom: 4
Display Size: 2.5
Maximum Focal Length: 23.2
Minimum Focal Length: 5.8
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 1 x 2.2
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: 2047B001
Model: 2047B001
UPC: 013803079302
EAN: 0013803079302
ASIN: B000Q30420
Release Date: June 5, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great camera with one flaw. December 19, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The colors are fabulous, and the image stabilizer is wonderful. I can't speak for semi-pro photographers, but for someone like me that loves to take photos for pleasure, this is a good camera. The only complaint I have is that, as others have mentioned, this camera does not have a "wide angle" lens. I didn't really understand this until I started shooting. I have to back up quite a way to get a good shot of a large object (like a building front or a room). Compared to my Pentax Optio, the width of the shot seems very limited. I hope I'll get used to this with time.
On the other hand, I was shocked to discover how cheap accessories are now compared with what I paid two years ago. A 2 gb memory card and a spare battery for under $20? FANTASTIC.
Overall, I think that I got a good deal on a really good camera.
3rd Canon, I keep coming back to them for quality December 19, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is my 3rd Canon digital camera, and so far I have been very happy with it. I had an SD200, and an S2 IS (which I still use. This is a great little camera that I can shove in a pocket, the styling is nice, and for being a compact point and shoot it takes great pictures.
As I mentioned in the title, I keep coming back to Canon for quality. My first digicam, a Sony Mavica was ok, but the SD200 blew it away. I then moved to a Fuji S5100, which took great shots, but had sensor problems, and was taken back for the S2 IS. I wanted a compact camera for quick snapshots, so I picked up a Sony DSC-T70, but found the quality of the shots completely unacceptable, after some research, I came to the SD850.
Pros:
- Face Detection
- Good imagestabilisation
- Decent indoor photos for a compact camera
- Good Noise filtering in low light (with the caveat, that I would rather have some noise than have the picture look smeared)
- Good zoom function
- Great macro for a compact
- Great interface
Cons:
- Some fuzziness in the corners of pictures
- Power button can be hard to get to
- Would rather have had it use AA's like the S2 IS (I have yet to have any batter problems when out and about but AA's are just too convenient)
- Can't turn off the noise filter to post process the photos on my own.
Bottom Line:
I would recommend this camera to anyone. For casual users as their primary camera, or for ethusiasts as a backup to not have to haul around a bunch of gear. Either way, users should read the manual and learn what this camera is capable of. Also, take a lot of test shots to learn how the camera is going to react in different situations, that way you won't blow that once in a lifetime opportunity.
 SD850 vs. SD1000 December 19, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had a really hard time deciding between the SD1000 and SD850. I also checked other cameras from the SD line.
These are the conclusions:
* The SD are the best compact cameras (to my opinion).
I think that they give the best size to product quality ratio.
* Some of the models are a bit too expensive. The SD850 or the SD1000 are both pretty inexpensive and excellent cameras.
* The SD850 is better than the SD1000 when it comes to the resolution and image stabilizer, but the SD1000 is smaller.
After all, I decided to take the SD850, even though the SD1000 is amazing since it is so light and small, and perfect to travel with. Both cameras are amazing (I had both) and both are an excellent buy.
If you don't mind that the camera is a bit bigger, and you don't mind paying $80 more, go on the SD850 and enjoy a better resolution, zoom and esp. the image stabilizer.
Otherwise go on the SD1000.
You'll do a smart purchase in any case.
Enjoy!
perfect camera December 18, 2007
This is my first digital camera, and I think it is great. The menu is easy to navigate, it is light weight and the pictures look great.
I have had no problem with the battery. It charges quick and last all day with taking pictures.
As always...Canon is a winner !!! December 15, 2007
38 out of 40 found this review helpful
Buy it ...You'll like it !!!
I've been a Canon Digital Camera user since November,1999 ( for those youngins out there, thats the first year digital cameras were availiable to the general public at a reasonable price )
Prior to that, I have had Canon SLR's since 1977 ( I remember because it was the first real camera I bought with the money I earned in the summer cutting lawns ...a lot of lawns ) The Canon AE-1 cost $300.00 which was a lot of chicken in those days...Still have it ...still works 100%
Anyway I digress.... plain and simple this is probably my 4th Canon point and shoot ( I also have the Rebel SLR which I bought for $999 when introduced a few years back ) My most recent digital Canon was the 430SD...Had that for a good 3 years as it wasn't lost, stolen or broken...and did the job with no complaints...Well let me tell you...I should have upgraded 2 years ago. The pictures on this camera are AWESOME..the videos are video camera quality..and the manual overrides are all you need for the perfect custom controlled picture. I am a camera buff and love my SLR, but this one is as close as I've ever been to an SLR with point and shoot portability.
I had been reading the Amazon reviews for months before buying the 850IS and was worried about some of the negative reviews on quality of hardware and true to sight imaging...but after having used it for a few months I can say there is nothing more I expect from a point and shoot...The reviews from the "techno" guys are very useful , but do not reflect what the "commom" guy needs day to day...I'm a mix of techno + common and will tell you this is the one. I just have to push myself in 2 years to buy the newest Canon availiable, even though I will have been totally content with my 850IS ....just because they keep getting so damn better !
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