It’s so easy to capture the magic of every moment when SD880 IS Digital ELPH comes along for the ride. There’s a terrific sense of creative options for your photographic sense with a wide range of shooting modes and a wide-angle 28mm lens--all because your camera sees the world without limits. Of course, it’s a stylish point of view from a camera that merges up-to-the-moment performance with the art of impeccable design.
PowerShot SD880IS Highlights
Slick 10.0-megapixel camera expands the Digital ELPH line to allow greater creative freedom
With the PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH camera’s 10.0 megapixels of imaging power, you’ve got a passport to unsurpassed image quality and versatility. Go ahead, enlarge pictures bigger than ever before without worrying about the image quality. And look forward to much more creative flexibility when you’re cropping and printing. The SD880 IS Digital ELPH may be ultra-slim and sculpture-sleek, but its focus is on the power of visual impact.
4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer plus a 28mm wide-angle lens
When it’s time to take a closer look, the PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH features a 4x Optical Zoom and advanced Optical Image Stabilizer, greatly minimizing camera shake and maximizing the brilliance of every detail. And Canon’s precision 28mm wide-angle lens lets you capture more in every frame, so everyone fits in a family gathering shot.
Large high-quality 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II
The PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH gives you a large 3.0-inch LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon’s PureColor LCD II offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed at an angle. The screen is highly durable and easy to see in any light with a scratch-resistant, antireflective coating. It also features Night Display for easy viewing in low light--a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.
New DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction
DIGIC 4 Image Processor
Canon’s proprietary DIGIC Image Processors have long set its cameras apart from the competition, and the new DIGIC 4 sets the bar even higher. Faster, more accurate noise reduction delivers better image quality, even at high ISO speeds.
iSAPS Technology is an entirely original scene-recognition technology developed for digital cameras by Canon. Using an internal database of thousands of different photos, iSAPS works with the advanced DIGIC 4 Image Processor to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white balance.
A new Face Self-Timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. For instance, to include photographer’s face in a group shot, there’s no need to rush in. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, and specify Face Self-Timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer’s face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection now tracks moving subjects in a much larger range, and the new Servo AF retains focus on a moving subject after the shutter button is pressed halfway -- allowing you to wait for the perfect shot without refocusing. Also, Face Detection and Motion Detection are markedly improved.
Intelligent Contrast Correction
DIGIC 4 also makes possible the new i-Contrast (Intelligent Contrast Correction) system, which controls the compensation level in pixel units to brighten dark areas while leaving bright areas unchanged for better images where the main subject is dark, and more natural transition. The PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH can even use i-Contrast in playback mode to adjust images that were shot without the setting activated.
Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
1) The Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
2) The SD880 IS Digital ELPH can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
3) You can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.
Life doesn’t give you second chances to capture special times. That’s why the SD880 IS Digital ELPH features ISO 1600 and High ISO Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility. ISO can be expanded to 3200 when you select ISO 3200 Special Scene mode.
A wide range of shooting modes to capture anything
Now you’re free to concentrate on what really counts--your subject. All you have to do is turn to the setting that best matches the scene you’re viewing through the lens. The PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH does the rest. It chooses the perfect exposure, aperture and flash. You’ve got Special Scenes Modes to handle a wide range of common shooting situations--effortlessly.
With 19 Shooting Modes including 16 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way.
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading
The PowerShot SD880 IS Digital ELPH's Print/Share button makes direct printing easier than ever. Simply connect the SD880 IS Digital ELPH to a Canon PIXMA Photo Printer or SELPHY Compact Photo Printer or any PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to a computer (Windows and Macintosh). Print your own ID photos in up to 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printer.
What's in the Box
PowerShot SD880IS Digital ELPH body
Wrist Strap WS-DC7
SD Memory Card SDC-32M
Battery Pack NB-5L
Battery Charger CB-2LX
AV Cable AVC-DC400
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (USB)
Solution Disk
Product Description
It’s so easy to capture the magic of every moment when SD880 IS Digital ELPH comes along for the ride. There’s a terrific sense of creative options for your photographic sense with a wide range of shooting modes and a wide-angle 28mm lens--all because your camera sees the world without limits. Of course, it’s a stylish point of view from a camera that merges up-to-the-moment performance with the art of impeccable design.
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Manufacturer: Canon
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OpticalZoom: 4
Package Dimensions: 2.20" H x 6.30" W x 8.80" L
Package Weight: 1.75 pounds
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Title: Canon Ixus 870 IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
UPC: 013803100273
10.0-megapixel resolution allows greater freedom when editing and printing
4x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens
3.0-inch PureColor LCD II for bright, accurate color with wide viewing angle
DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection, adds Servo AF, Face Detection Self-Timer and Intelligent Contrast Correction
Captures images to SD/SDHC memory cards
Great camera! [joolz2u]
I needed an upgrade for my SD400, which just didn't do the job anymore. After much research, I decided to purchase the SD880 which is a highly rated camera that is being replaced by the SD960. Still, the SD880 outperforms its replacement! I love that my no-flash, low light photos come out beautifully and the presence of the image stabilization is a great invention! No view finder but I don't need one. The video so far has been very nice (>1:30 length) and I hope to use it more. I got the gold color, which is lovely, because it was $35 cheaper than the silver.
Best Canon Digital ELPH yet! [bsptc]
I have 3 Canon SD cameras all from the digital ELPH series and this one is by far the best. What attracted me was the massive screen and 4x optical zoom (the most I've experienced thus far is 3x). While not a photography buff by any means, I am savvy with electronics and can appreciate a fine gadget such as this camera. The SD890is turns on very quickly and can take a picture within seconds. The pics come out very clear especially compared to similar compact cameras from Sony and Nikon and previous SD models. The red-eye removal and trimming features are also fantastic! For someone such as myself who will red eye in about every picture this is an excellent tool.
Physically the camera is impeccable, the folks at Canon really know how to design an aesthetic device. Optical zoom while filming a video would be a great addition, however. One piece of advice if shooting a video is to avoid the zoom feature at all costs unless you zoom BEFORE you start recording. Otherwise, the Canon will take an otherwise decent quality video and turn it into a blurry mess.
Another happy Canon customer!
wonderful product [Michael J. Jacobsen]
this camera takes incredible shot's. i can't give it a bad mark in anyway. battery seems to last days when i use it continuosly for days.
Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera [Zhongyong]
This is the best digital camera I have. It has all the functions that I like, and is very convenient to use, especially the P function. I have taken many satisfactory pictures which I cannot do by my other cameras. Maybe the only shortcoming is it can zoom in or out only digitally whle taking video.
Great camera for the money [Toby Norman]
Camera works well. Takes great pictures. A little slow on recovery between pictures compared to others. Would buy again.
I love my Canon Camera! [Terry L. Donnelly]
I am pretty "camera challenged" so wasn't sure if this camera was over my head or not. It is nice to have the choice of leaving it on auto while you learn. The instructions are very clear and i am really enjoying learning how to operate the many features it has.
SD880, SD890, SD780--tough choices [Samuel Chell]
The superior performance of the SD880 is largely confirmed by its popularity in Amazon sales, its close-to-retail pricing, and by reviews such as those by the NY Times' David Pogue and, more recently, the most popular and respected consumer magazine. If I were a practical sort, I would immediately select it ahead of other Canon models in the SD series for 2008 as well as 2009. Not only does it employ Canon's newest processor but it has a lens with sufficient range and aspect ratios to be considered "wide angle." This means that you can get those tight group photos (which frankly present themselves more frequently than telephoto close-ups). Moreover, if you're using, say, video mode, you don't want to physically move backwards, taking the camera with its pinhole microphone with you, because that reduces the chances of picking up some interesting conversation or dialogue that could turn out to be as valuable as the visual evidence. And some of the principles of the old photography still apply: a wide angle lens will give you greater depth of field, thus assuring sharper focus on all of the objects in the picture. The SD890 has an even wider angle lens than the SD880 and, given the sizable price discounts, is difficult to resist. Nevertheless, it uses the previous processor (Digital 3 rather than Digital 4), has not been reviewed as favorably by the professionals, and is one of the few Canons to go with a plastic body (no doubt a major consideration in professional reviewers' lack of enthusiasm for the camera).
The SD780, lthough touted as the successor to the Lilliputian SD770 and listing practically the identical dimensions, is actually more diminutive than the specifications would suggest. Even the cardboard box it comes in is 30-40% smaller than the container that accommodated the SD770. The camera itself looks smaller than the SD770 and is conspicuously lighter in weight. It's definitely a sexy, sleek, ingeniously designed device that some of us (namely, moi) are apt to fall in love with despite some necessary trade-offs due to its size. Not a smidgeon of space is wasted on front or back, and it takes a bit more time and practice simply to locate and use the viewfinder. The flash unit, moreover, is smaller than that of the SD770, and hence slightly less powerful. The camera is so petite, in fact, that one can't overlook the danger of dropping, misplacing or simply losing it (check for holes in pants pockets before slipping it in). Perhaps the most common misjudgment of many users of these cameras is to equate smallness with convenience: at least initially, patience and care are the key. When I'm in a rush, a Canon A410 (3.2 mp) is the first camera I go for.
In sum, the form factor is the major consideration with the SD780 whereas the SD880 is as much about performance as style. If you need practical reasons to rationalize selecting the SD780, HD video capability has got to be first. Since I don't have room to carry a Flip or any other gear in addition to what I already have, I'm using the SD780 as a videocam more frequently than I thought I would. The results--at 720 pixels--are quite satisfying if not impressive, especially considering the minute size of this mini-overachiever. As for the 12.1 megapixels of the SD780 vs. the 10 of the SD880, that's probably best seen as a non-factor or mere sales hype. The SD880 registers less noise in dark conditions than the SD780, which is likely to translate into more consistently stellar results. All the same, the SD780 is capable of competing with its bigger brothers, especially if a thoughtful photographer holds up his or her end.
Exactly what we needed... [J. Witham]
We have professional cameras that are very nice, but are also heavy and bulky. We needed something small that was functional and easy to use for those times that we just wanted to capture memories, not get professional images to enlarge for artwork. This little camera definitely fits the bill. We also like the 3" LCD and the movie capability. We're traveling to Italy in a month and will enjoy using this camera!
Awesome [R. AURELIO]
Awesome camera. This replaced my old Canon 5 mp camera. Very happy with the camera.
Wonderful - A Definite Buy! [Amber D. Baublitz]
I love this camera! I am the official family photographer and this camera was worth every single penny! I paired it with a Sandisk Extreme card and the thing takes pictures super fast. While I agree that the menu is far less intuitive than my previous Canon (SD450), it is still by far the best camera I've had thus far. I would highly recommend this camera!
love it [Todd R. Sarubin]
love it love it love it. idiot proof. great colors. best compact on the market today, no question!!
Canon SD880IS [Eylon Rosner]
I got this camera two weeks ago and it was exactly what I have expected from Canon. I have a canon mini camera (SD200) for about 3-4 years and Iwanted just the same but modern version of it. For now it looks like the SD880IS is another product that will stay with me for 3 years.
Great choice! [C. Sampson]
I ordered this camera after reading many, many reviews. I had stayed away from Canon in the past because of the slowness of the cameras my friends have owned, but this one is quick! Turns on quickly and pictures are available for review quickly. All of my pictures, most especially ones taken indoors, have turned out great. I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants a great, fast, compact point and shoot digital camera.
Great camera [Motorcycle Traveller]
Very pleased with it. Compact, fast and takes great photos. We bought an extra stamp that has much memory and this is working good. Battery lasts good. No complaints at all.
Great camera [SSS online]
Just got back from 2 weeks in Europe and was so pleased with this camera. All the different settings for different types of pictures really were great! Took over 2000 pictures and enjoyed everyone. Easy to start using and nice 3 inch screen for viewing. Battery lasts a good length of time before needing to change. Suggest buying a 2nd or 3rd battery incase you can't charge right away.
Awesome! [A & J]
This is by far the best digital camera I have owned. My main concern buying it was taking pictures of a fast moving 2 1/2 year old and the pictures ALL come out amazing. There is even a Kids/Pets setting. The settings make such a difference when used correctly. I have gone through many brands just trying to find a quick camera with great results I can use on the go. This camera is perfect!!!!!!!!
Much much better than I expected. It is a perfect gift to friends. [Bin Li]
Easy to use, excellent image quality. Totally beyond my expectation. I recommend it to all the friends who have not yet determined to buy which DC camera. This one is definitely a good choice.
BEST CAMERA OUT [Tisha Fouzia]
This camera has intense zooming options. But it was the full LCD screen that had me!! Like any new camera and specially since it's a Cannon I don't need to stress on its unbeatable picture quality!
Canon Powershot SD880IS review [ipct1120]
Very nice camera. Our old Canon suddenly died and buying this new one made sense. Good display. They seem to have eliminated red eyes in this one. Also, it focuses on the individual - very nice.
I love it:) [oasisman]
GOOD: startup time, picture quality, battery life, size, functions. BAD: lcd screen is very fragile...buy a protection shield or something, location of the startup button. UGLY: its very pretty actually :)
Cannon Powershot SD880IS 10 MP Digital Camera [Annette G. Uehling]
So far I think this is a great camera! I like how simple it is and what great pictures it takes! I also like the size. I'm used to bigger cameras, but the small size is a real plus to me! It also has more complicated settings for those who want further control over their camera (program mode). I really like this camera!
CANON POWERSHOT DIGITAL CAMERA [Lorraine S. Provencher]
THIS IS MY 3RD CANON DIGITAL CAMERA. I JUST LOVE THIS BRAND,AND CAMERA. MY 1ST ONE,I GAVE TO MY SON,AS I WANTED A BIGGER SCREEN. I REPLACED IT WITH THE SD750 DIGITAL ELPH. JUST LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. MY SON ACCIDENTLY BROKE IT,AND IT WASN'T WORTH HAVING IT REPAIRED. I DIDN'T HESITATE TO BY ANOTHER CANON,SO I BOUGHT THIS NEWER MODEL,THE SD88OIS,IN GOLD. IT HAS A FEW DIFFERENT FEATURES,THAT I LIKE,AND I AM VERY PLEASED WITH IT. I DEFINTELY WOULD RECOMMEND THIS CAMERA. IT IS EASY TO USE,AND TAKES GREAT PICTURES,AND THE LARGE 3"LCD SCREEN,IS WHAT I WANTED AND A PLUS.
Awesome Camera - 28mm Lense Is What Every Indoor Shooter Needs! [L. Carter]
I've been a computer/software trainer for 20 years in a K-12 school and public libraries. I've trained teachers, librarians, and the general public in the use of their digital cameras, and I can safely say that it's about the best point and shoot camera you can get for the money.
The LCD is huge, making it very easy to frame your subject. The controls are all intuitive and easy to use. The pictures are sharp, and the colors are extremely accurate, in most situations.
I'm personally impressed with its ability to take photos in low light conditions, where most family type pictures are taken.
However, the star of the show is the 28mm lens! When people purchase a camera of this type, they are mainly looking for one that works well indoors for such activities as birthdays, candid shots of the family, family reunions, graduations, etc. This wide angle lens will take in most, if not all of the action.
The 10MP lens is more than enough for excellent photos of all sizes. It would be nice if the Optical Zoom was stronger, but it works in most situations. I recommend turning off or not using the digital zoom on any camera because it usually causes blurry photos when not on a tripod.
All-in-All...Nothing but "Thumbs Up" for the Canon PowerShot 880. Besides ours, both of my daughters have one and are the "shutterbugs" of their friends. They both love their cameras!
Great Price for a great product [Fer Sab]
I haven't used 880 for long but so far I love this model. The wide angle is the best thing a camera can have. Colors are great. I was worried about the battery life since it has the huge 3" screen but to my surprise the battery life is great. Shutter lag is minimal compared to my old canon. I never used any other brand so can not say if canon is really better than them but I know one thing. I love this camera and it will be my best buddy till the day it stops working. (My old canon worked 5 wonderful years!)
Pro: Wide angle, battery life, large screen( with hard plastic protection) ,Zoom during video shoot Con: It will take a little time to get used to settings. Every time I am playing with it I learn something new!
Great pictures and easy to use [W. J. Lewis]
Leave it set to AUTO and away you go. The screen is nice and bright, and the picture quality does not dissapoint. There are plenty of controls if you want to use them, but I have yet to see a bad picture when we leave it set to AUTO. Especially for the price, around $200, it's an awesome camera.
Love this camara [Lucille A. Proia]
This camara takes great pictures, the view box is so clear and big. I will admit at times I do miss the view finder but I'm getting used to not having one now. The camara fits perfectly in my little Vera Bradley pouch in my purse. Couldn't be happier with this purchase.
Excellent quality camera that has it all [Jim Goodrich]
I did a LOT of research before deciding on this camera. I'm a professional photographer who wanted a quality, feature-rich camera that was small enough to take in my pocket anywhere. The buttons are easy to use, it takes great photos, and has very intuitive and easy to use menus. It handles all kinds of lighting and shooting situations very well, and the large LCD screen makes it easy to shoot photos even in bright daylight. What more could you want?
love it! [N StJean]
I don't know much about cameras but so far I love it. I have been playing around with all the settings and I think they are just great. So much easier to use than past cameras I have had. I would absolutely recommend it.
Canon Lover [Elizabeth S. Gass]
I was very satisfied with the Canon PowerShot SD880IS! I've always preferred Canon cameras, and this one is by far the nicest camera I've ever owned. They are very easy to use, and give you great quality photos. If you're due for an upgrade or just need a camera, this awesome camera is for you.
Solid little camera for taking family/casual snapshots [DAM]
With 190 reviews already posted I probably cannot add much new. Camera is easy to use, fast in operation, and takes excellent very sharp pictures. All in a package smaller than a deck of cards. Wide range (28-112) on zoom is major plus. Very easy to transfer images to computer.
I've had the camera for less than a month. If anything goes sideways, I'll report back.
One spec item you might want to look carefully at is picture quality at various ISO settings. Many point & shoot's picture quality fall off after ISO 200. That is pretty low. Per Consumer Reports, the 880 goes to ISO 400.
Great Camera [S. Abiusi]
This is a great little camera. Great price - good resolution. I used the cnet review as my starting point. I'm glad I purchased this one.
Great performance in a small package [J. Harley]
I wanted a versatile compact camera in a small package. I also own the Canon XSi, but let's face it, there are times when I don't want to lug around a DSLR and all of the lenses, so I first tried the Powershot G10. It was a nice camera, however I experienced a little too much blur, unacceptable noise (especially at higher ISO's), and it was a bit bulky. So I returned it and decided to get a smaller, less versatile camera with great image quality. After exhaustive research, I decided on the Elph SD880. I feel I made a wise decision. Image quality is great in just about every shooting condition. I shot low light, bright light, indoors, bright sun, macro, full auto and program mode. All performed wonderfully. My images are sharp with little or no blur (except under certain obvious conditions), and the noise levels are acceptable. Brightly lit shots are usually noise-free, however, things do tend to get a little "noisier" as the light fades. Although there is more noticable noise at higher ISO's, general setting shots look great, and even most of my low-light shots were better than expected. I would say the noise is on par with my expectations, unlike the G10. Honestly, my test SD880 images have significantly less noise than the images I took with the G10. I tried every trick in the book to try to improve the image quality of the G10 (because I really liked the features and wanted to justify keeping it) but 14.7 megapixels is going to definitely reveal any shortcomings. I know a lot of people think the new Digic IV processor is "noisier" in general than its predecessors. Both the SD880 and G10 have this new processor. This is my first Canon P&S since 2001 (Powershot A20), so I can't comment on the validity of that. However, I do believe you reach a megapixel limit before quality is affected with the small sensors in point and shoot digicams and the SD880 seems to be right at that limit. If the Digic IV actually is "noisier" than preceding digics, then this "flaw" is much more pronounced on the higher resolution G10 than the SD880. I took identical shots with both cameras and the SD880 images were clearer with less noise. My shots look good enough that I feel comfortable saying as a fresh buyer that I don't think the Digic IV is flawed. It may not be as good as it's predecessors, but it's not flawed in my opinion. I haven't noticed any significant chromatic aberration and I've experimented several times with challenging shots attempting to trick the camera. I've noticed it a few times under extreme shooting conditions, but that's to be expected at this end of the camera spectrum.
I opted for the silver color because the gold seems a bit garish for my tastes. The camera is super small, powers up and is ready for the first shot very fast. I haven't noticed any significant lag time betweeen shots. For the tiny form factor, this camera performs just as well as the larger and sometimes more expensive competition. If you're looking for a tiny, pocket camera without sacrificing quality, this is the perfect choice. I will admit that movie mode was a crap shoot. I shot three videos. Two were crystal clear and hard to distinguish from footage taken with a traditional SD videocam, however one was pretty grainy, even in bright light. The problem seems to be focus. There doesn't appear to be autofocus in movie mode. If you begin filming out of focus, it will stay that way for the duration. It does allow zooming while filming in movie mode, however, it remained out of focus. Movie mode delivers good results, just make sure you properly focus before pressing the shutter button.
Although I sacrificed a few desired features such as RAW mode and additional programmable options, I still think this is the perfect camera when you just want something to slip into your pocket and move about freely. The large anti-glare LCD is nice and clear, although you might want a soft lined case to protect it from scratches. The settings menu is easy and intuitive.
Great quality [Skeeter12]
This camera has an amazing quality lens on it.
I have a high-end SLR, and I bought this little pocket camera for my wife's birthday. I have to tell you that the quality of this little camera is nearly as good as the SLR.
With that said, when you're out taking pictures, don't think about equipment limitations, think about creative images. When you're in that mindset, this little camera excels! It has several interesting preset modes that allow even a beginner to take extraordinary images. My favorite preset is the Digital Macro mode. This allows you to be able to focus on objects that are VERY close to the lens. Be careful: You can focus so close that you will have to make sure you don't bump the lens on your subject!
The wide-angle lens is more practical than the telephoto end of the spectrum, so I would get this camera again in a heartbeat when compared to even newer variants of this camera. The wide angle lens on this camera will help you capture family gatherings, holidays, and stunning landscapes.
The camera has a nice telephoto range, but its practical application is limited. I'm not saying that it is incapable at that setting, just that you will find yourself using the wide-mid range far more often. Get this camera for that purpose.
Get this camera! You'll love it!
My SD 880 IS is superb! [T. Mullaney]
I have read the negative reviews of the SD 880 IS and can only conclude that there must have been a small batch of cameras that were defective since the majority of evaluations were positive. I have owned a number of Canons and they have been excellent. I have had the 880 since last November when I passed my SD 870 IS down to my son. I wanted the new features and they have proved very beneficial. The picture quality, especially sharpness and color saturation, are exceptional especially when enlarging to letter sized prints. I recommended this camera to a friend of mine and unfortunately he had the "black screen" experience mentioned in one of the negative reviews. Before the problem, however, he took over 800 really beautiful pictures in Egypt, Jordan and the Holy Land. I hope Canon rectifies the defects in manufacturing as I am a big supporter of these wonderful little cameras.
great pocket camera [Vivek Khera]
I bought this to replace an SD450 that is starting to give out (and I gave it to my kid to use anyway). The pictures are great indoors and out, and the video is very clear and smooth. I highly recommend it.
Great Point and Shoot [K. Douglas Weaver II]
This is a perfect for us to use without having to lug the big camera gear around. Again not a replacement but a great trip camera.
Great Product! [dancedjeric]
My wife wanted a new camera for over a year and after much research, I found the Canon SD880 to be the best camera for the money in it's catagory. After we received the camera, it definitely lived up to expectations. It is so easy to use, takes fantastic pictures, and the huge screen is great for viewing. The only thing we wished it had is a viewfinder for those shots in super bright direct sunlight against the screen but the screen is bright enough where you can usually still see the shot well enough. I know the model up from this has it but if my memory serves me right, we still choice this one over that one because I think that one had a smaller screen to add the viewfinder. Overall, super camera!
Great in low light [Carmen Anthony Comite]
In addition to all neat features, the 880iS is great for taking night pictures using the ISO 3200 setting. I find excellent photo's ,even without using a tripod.
a perfect ready-to-shoot compact [Chan Daniel]
this is a perfect compact for those who want a straight forward, simple to use camera at a very reasonable price. highly recommend.
EXCELLENT!!! best i ever had [R. Heller]
I love to get new cameras. I have had this one for about 2 years now, it is the best one i have ever had. I will not get a new one until this one breaks. The features are great, and it takes really good pictures. I also bought the underwater housing to go with it: great idea. I would recommend this to everyone, and have. 3 of my relatives bought it after i did
couldn't be happier! [Sara Sitkiewicz]
Easy to use and fast shutter speed for a point and shoot. The pictures are clear and sharp. Bought a Nikon p&s but extremely unhappy with picture color so returned it and bought the Canon. This camera takes truer, more vibrant color photos. The wide angle option was worth the extra money.
Fantastic Camera [Chris Mccall]
I wanted a simple point and shoot camera. And this is it. Ever since the digital revolution I've used Canon cameras. After reading several reviews I chose the SD880 and I am very happy with my purchase. Large 3" LCD screen and the pictures rotate as you move the camera. Great features and crystal clear perfect pictures.
Can't go wrong this compact. [Mark Yonke]
I found myself in need of another compact point and shoot. I started reading reviews and comparing cameras for about a week. I finally went to a local store for some hands-on time and I was sold. The camera feels good when held and shouldn't be too small unless you have really big hands. The rotary pad Canon put on the back is perfect. All cams should have this. Now most importantly, the image quality is spot on for a camera in this range. It's no D_SLR but thats NOT the point here. You can pull this camera out of your pocket and get a really good looking shot with no fuss. The wide angle, F 2.8, and IS really help this thing shine. Many say that Canons' color approach is too aggressive but I think its fine. I actually use custom and turn up the contrast and saturation. The whole point of this camera and any like it is to get the best looking pics right out of the camera.
Pros: Takes good looking shots. Easy to use. Feels good when held and the controls are well done. IS and the F 2.8 lens.
Cons: Noise can show up if you let the camera choose ISO. (mostly in dark situations) But then again with the size of the sensor any cam like this shows noise. No HD video. (really just an afterthought anyway)
Love it! Love it! Love it!!!!! [G. Dix]
Great camera! Lots of features and incredible pictures. I would recommend this to anyone. My sister has the 870 and I would probably prefer this camera.
love the Wide Angle - Ease of Changing Setting [Jeffrey D. Clark]
I had the Canon Powershot SD770 IS 10MP Digital ELPH and was very pleased with it (gave it to son-n-law). HOWEVER I really "needed" more of a wide angle camera. I am super pleased with the SD880IS - great clear pictures, small, WIDE ANGLE, it is also amazingly easy & fast to change the pre-selected setting via a spin wheel and is a very nice feature. It is a great, small, general use camera. Excellent for skiing, parties and back country use.
So Happy!!! [A. Jonas]
This is my first digital camera .... I did a lot of research on various sites, trying to be sure I got the best camera for me. I am so happy with the quality of pictures, the ease of use, and size of the camera. I only wish amazon would have suggested a camera case when purchased. I would definately purchase this camera again.
Fabulous camera [Charles Spivak]
This is one terrific camera that takes great pictures by just pointing and shooting. I have used this for about a month and have NO complaints. It is remarkably easy to use.
Excellent point and shoot [reesesland]
This lives up to Canon's quality. It was easy to use. Just turn it on point and shoot. The camera takes excellent pictures in low light unlike its competitor Nikon. I had a Nikon coolpix and I hated it. Canon has none of the problems the Nikon had. Canon takes good pictures in low light (incandescent lighting), it reloads its flash quick so you don't miss any cute pictures of quick moving toddlers, and when you use the zoom the built in image stabilizer (IS)ensures you have focused pictures. I just can't say how happy I am with this camera. The large lcd screen on the back is just wonderful and the dial on the back to change from point and shoot to where it is more manual is easily identified. One more thing, this camera takes video!!!
Outstanding features at this price-point [JCTX55]
The SD880 IS takes good shots and the wide angle feature is hard to find in a digital camera of this size. I used the camera on a recent trip and the I got a lot of great pictures out of it. I found the manual scene mode allowed more control over picture settings and anyone who likes to tinker with settings will appreciate them more than just auto.
The deal through this Amazon partner was very good and the camera shipped within the allotted time. I would purchase again from this source.
Used for Business [Wayner]
I bought this camera a few months ago and have been extremely pleased. I use it for photo documenting buildings and building equipment for the green buildings reports that I create. Many of the photos that I take are in equipment rooms or even inside pieces of equipment where lighting is minimal to nonexistent and where room to move around in is very tight. The wide-angle lens and Digital macro modes are lifesavers for me. I installed an 8 GB memory card and it can hold almost 1800 pictures at 10 megapixels each or up to about 45 minutes of video. I don't have to worry about space anymore. I can just snap pictures at will and sort them out later. The photo stitch software that comes with it is also great for taking pictures of a high-rise buildings or a very low and wide warehouse of himand ending up with everything in one photo. This is at least the fifth camera I've used for business (not including the old Polaroids we used to use a long time ago) and I can tell you hands down that this one is the best by far. The optics are very good, it has plenty of functions, and the big LCD is excellent. My recommendation is to pick up a small, convenient carry case that will hold an extra battery, and the camera and NOT to get a case that's large enough to also carry the battery charger (the charger is almost the same size as the camera) and AV cords otherwise it will be too cumbersome and you'll want to leave it behind. My case is made by Swissgear and protects the camera very well.
I take between a 100 to 300 pictures and about 10 minutes of video every day and sometimes I can get by with only one battery for the whole day though sometimes, I have use my backup battery. If you pick up an extra battery, get the one made by Canon and not by an aftermarket company. The Canon batteries are 1000 milliamp hours where the aftermarket batteries like the one I have from Digipower are only 850 milliamp hours (I haven't used up two batteries even with less power from the aftermarket batteries). One last thing, buy the 8 GB SDHC card. They're cheap enough now to not blink an eye and you can take pictures for days without having to download them in between. I mean seriously, almost 1800 high-resolution pictures!
great camera [Willie]
I bought this camera to replace a 3-4 year old Kodak digital which I liked but lost recently. This is a terrific piece of technology, easy to use and capable of taking excellent pictures without the user needing to know every detail of its many features. I bought it because of the great review in the New York Times and I have no regrets. The only tiny complaint so far: unlike my old Kodak you have to remove the battery from the camera to recharge it. Not a big deal, but imagine if we all had to do the same with our cell phones!
Great Camera [L. Rice]
I previously had purchased a Canon about a year ago and the camera was excellent - much better than any I had ever had. Needless to say, after seeing how easy to use and what great pictures it produced, my mom decided she wanted one also, so instead of buying a new one, she purchased this one for me and took mine. I love this camera - it is a great design and the gold color is really nice. 5 stars - I'd recommend to anyone!
Best Small Camera Out There [M. Larimore]
I had a Canon S80 that took great pics but was a little on the large size. I researched and got a smaller Sony Cybershot. Then I discovered that the flash shots were fuzzy. Further research showed that the processing chip in most small cameras over processes in low light. I had given up but deceided to try this Camera. Much better low light pictures. I am very pleased with my S80 replacement. It is small and on the whole takes better pictures than the S80.
Excellent camera and price [Jonathan Cordero]
Great camera, great pictures, great price! What more can I say. Oh yeah, one thing... I had to download a firmware for the camera to keep it from shutting off during shooting. It had to do with a combination of shooting modes and things of that nature. But after the download, it worked as if nothing happened. Superb camera!
Canon comes through again! [Linda Hilliard]
I love this camera! I'm not a super techno geek. I just wanted something to point and shoot and then love the results. I got it! The 880 has a fast shutter response, that's what I call the time between when you press the button & the shutter actually takes the picture. It's almost as fast as an SLR! So I don't miss that strange face the kid just made. It's lite and small, it fits in my cell phone holder. The view screen is large and bright and you can zoom on the view screen, no downloading it to see it bigger! The optical zoom is only 4X, but the 10MP give you such detail you can blow it up & get great pictures! The videos are good but the playback volume is too quiet to hear. There are many features I haven't used yet because my 15 year swiped it to use in a digital photography class at school. I only paid $250 for it at Amazon, but the salesman at Best Buy said it was his favorite camera but Best Buy had stopped carrying it!? Go figure! I say 'Get the Canon Power Shot SD880IS! Soon!'.
best point and shoot [Sheila Whiting]
This is very easy to use, small enough to fit in a pocket, has a large LCD screen and fast shutter speed. The features and various settings are easy to navigate and the zoom is incredible as well as the wide angle ability for great landscape shots. Highly recommend it.
Quality camera [shuwolf]
Our family has always been satisfied with Canon digital cameras, and we still are with this camera. At 10 mp, this camera takes quality pictures and you can even edit the pictures through the camera. Very pleased once again.
Best wide-angle compact camera out there today [Ross Nakatsuji]
I can't do it justice. Go to [...] and read the review. A worthy successor to the SD870is.
Perfect point and shoot with SLR options [Anthony Bonanno]
I was looking for a camera to use when out hiking, camping, running, x-country motorcycling, and other outdoor activities where we need high speed focus and image capture. The lack of optical zoom is made up for by the high quality pictures. The panoramic is awesome, we take a lot of landscape pictures and that function is really handy, although it is just knocking off the top and bottom rows, the formatting on the screen is more help-full then cropping it yourself. I do recommend the bigger memory card, this camera has no limit to the video other then the card itself. When put into the specific modes, the difference is apparent right away on the large lcd screen (no viewfinder). Custom settings are... very technical. I love it, would recommend it to anyone who does not want to mess around with changing lenses.
Excellent camera [Andrew Peters]
Very happy with the camera. Actually zooms to around 9x but image best at x4. Very small, light, well built and takes excellent images. I haven't even opened the manual yet but managed to charge the battery, install the memory (bought an additional 4Gb card as the 32Mb card is a little limited), took photos and downloaded them all to my PC. Very easy to operate, intuitive to use.
Awesome! [J. Lee]
Couldn't be better. - I am fully satisfied with the overall performance of this camera. Wide angle, Image stabilizer, User interface, Speed, 3" LCD, Design... I can't find any weakness. Best ever!
Astonishing performace for a tiny camera... [T Boyer]
We got the 870 (this camera's predecessor) before a trip to Italy last fall. It's a great snapshot camera; the wide angle is handy indoors and for landscapes out of doors.
But here's what was astonishing to me. I shot pieces of sculpture in Florence, and when we got back I decided to see what would happen if I blew them up to poster size. The 8 megapixel jpegs held up extremely well, in focus with very little pixellation, even blown up to 3 foot square images! I'm not sure it would have been discernibly better shot with our Nikon DSLR -- and this is a tiny Elph!
I concluded that Canon optics must be really outstanding in this class of camera -- and we already know that their processing is the best in the business. What a wondrous technical achievement -- and I'm sure the 880 is just as impressive as our 870. No wonder Leica is being driven out of business -- they simply can't compete with this.
CanonReview SD880 Rave [Ronald]
Does everything expected of a compact digital camera. Fast and easy to use. Very convenient to carry anywhere.
So much fun! [R. Mowry]
After receiving this camera - my sister had to hand deliver it to me in Guatemala - i was totally relieved! Before this, i had a Red Nikon Coolpix that was completely unreliable. Thanks to this camera, I've become a Canon loyalist. It's got a huge screen, a chic black display, great resolution on zoom pictures and snaps pictures like nobody's business. I absolutely recommend this camera to people like me who use it for everyday pictures, going out dancing and impromptu photo shoots!
Oh so cool! [K. C. Alberto]
I love this camera. Large screen, crisp shots, easy handling, fast start up. It has cool features. I'm no photographer, I do want to take good pictures though, and this camera does what I want. The price is great, and the gold version is beautiful. Great point and shoot!
Cannon PowerShot SD880IS [Kyle's Grandma]
I upgraded from a PowerShot S410 to the SD880IS and what a difference. Very user friendly.
Great Camera [Ben's Mom]
This camera has a ton of easy to learn and use features. It is the perfect size to take along on any excursion. It fits right into your pocket. It takes wonderful pictures.
Canon PowerShot SD880IS - a good value [Lonnie Kalika]
I spent considerable time doing research before purchasing this camera. I looked at all brands and between Consumer Report reviews and talking to other Canon owners decided to go with Canon. Then the real fun began. Comparing one model to another, as well as reading all the reviews. While this camera cost more than I started out wanting to spend, in the end the Canon PowerShot SD880IS was the one I wanted to own. I have been using it for about a month now and so far so good. Initially when I looked at the manual I thought I might have to take a course just to use it. I was wrong. You can use it right out of the box without making any changes. The manual helps you tweak it if you are one that want's hands on control. I like the feel of it in my hand, and the 3 inch LCD screen helps to see what you are shooting. I could say more, but I don't think anybody wants to read that much more. At any rate check out the other reviews and read the description on the camera. Then buy it. Chances are strong you will like it.
Fabulous camera [Pam]
This is my second Cannon Powershot camera... I'm thrilled with it. The picture quality is fabulous. The size is perfect. I really hope it lasts as long as my last one.
excellent all round camera [Shang-lun L. Liu]
I bought this camera on sale for 199.99. Probably the best compact camera I have ever used. The image quality was almost comparable to my dSLR camera but without the size. The scroll wheel and the functionalities are all excellent in regard to location and ease of access. Camera startup is a little on the slow side due to the need for lens to pan out, however the battery is strong enough to handle the always on and lets you capture shots instantly. Video mode is super clear and with great sound recording as well. This camera also features a super huge lcd monitor and it is crystal sharp! You can zoom in and move across pictures as if using a magnifying glasses on a piece of real film. The only thing i'd say is to buy a lcd screen protector for 1 dollar and cover that beautiful screen. It is the eyes of the camera, protect it well.
FIFTH CANON IN FAMILY IN 10 MONTHS [Burney Cain]
Excellent camera! Wide angle lens is the best feature-with pc's & software you can zoom in, crop, & edit but you can't zoom out! You need to get more in the picture to begin with, especially group pics of family, friends, co-workers, & pets when in close settings like an office or kitchen area. The wide angle is also great for shots of the Grand Canyon, mountain ranges, and fields of bluebonnets in Texas. The wife & daughter have the Canon SD1100's for their small size and colors. My sons have the Canon SD870(predecessor to the 880 and they have the wide angle lens also). All take excellent pictures in auto or manual and are feature laden with easy menus. Old Dad got the 880 since I take more pics than all the others combined and am the default photographer at work and at home for Xmas, etc. Do get an extra battery and invest in a good,well-padded protective case, not some glorified, leather dust cover. Put the wrist strap on every time you shoot! It's like cheap dental floss saving you from paying the big bucks at the dentist. So simple to do and like flossing, so few actually do it. You will like any Canon camera, but you will LOVE this model!
Excellent product and good value [Charles Long]
I've used the Canon PowerShot SD880IS for four weeks now, and it has lived up to its good reviews. The pictures are good, even under less-than-perfect conditions, and uploading is easy with Windows or Mac. I really like having the option - just point and shoot or manually set up the shot using a fairly wide range of settings. The manual is clear and logically arranged. Read the manual all the way through to get the most out of the camera. Also, buy the extra memory (I bought the Kingston 4 GB); you'll need it.
Great Customer Service [Hung Hua]
Even though, i have a problem in receiving my product. The customer representative was very helpful in resolving all of my problems. Thank you for your great service. I would recommend to buy from this store in future
Great Camera [Brian Shade]
This is a great small camera. Highly recommended getting a screen protector for the LCD display. Was very impressed on the battery life and the quality of the photos.
Great! Digital Camera [WendyL]
This is a great Digital Camera and it is very user friendly. I love the image stabilizer. I receive alot of compliments on the pictures that I take. I would not think twice about getting this camera. I have used Canon camera's for a few years now and have not had any major problems with their products. I would recommend this camera to anyone. Amazon has the best price for this camera, so I would recommend searching products through amazon first.
good camera [Ming Y. Wang]
Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Gold)
Great for travel. [Roger K. Turner]
Great for travel. Easy to use. It does not replace your SLR but its likely to be with you when you need it.
Canon review [Mirabela Radulescu]
I think I made the right choice, not only price wise but product wise too. The camera is small enough to enter in my small backpack pochet but big enough to take good pictures. The pictures have clarity and good colors and that's exactly what I wanted. It is good for personal use but not for professional use. I am recommending this product to every person who wants a good quality product and a good price.
everthing I expected [D. Castillo]
This camera has all the features you could want from a point and shoot. You get what you pay for from Canon.
Awesome little camera - SD880IS Elph [Timothy O'Connor]
Great little camera for every day use... 10 megapixels, light, easy to use and set... very good pictures!
Had camera for 6 weeks and Happy [Big Bear]
Pros - Excellent view finder/photo viewer screen. Very good resolutionon the display. The brightness of the screen adjusts based on situation. Easy to see images even for old eyes.
- I have quickly figured out key functions without reading directions (one of my buyer values.
- I like the zoom as you take the photo as well as the zoom on the resulting image.
- small enough to slide into my pocket like my Blackberry. However, the buttons are intuitive enough that I can operate the small camera.
- We had a nice (expensive) Nikon from about 7 years ago. It was going to cost $150 to fix. We decided to put money into new camera. This was a good choice. Cameras have improved a lot.
Cons
- Occasionally I accidentally navigate into a mode or function on the camera that I don't understand (partly my issues because I haven't read the manual). I simply turn the camera off and back on which gets me back to "normal" mode.
Love it!!! [Dustin DeLuca]
I hesitated a bit in buying this camera. It was between it and the SD790. The reviews I read said the SD790 took some of the best pictures of any compact camera but was a little slow. And they said the SD880 was fast, took great pictures, had a wide-angle lens--- but had a few noise/fringing issues. I just couldn't pass up the wide-angle lens though--- and I'm glad I didn't!!! Took it to Miami this weekend and it took incredible pics! Love the wide angle. I did have a few "dust bunny" issues with some indoor shots. But over all it took way more great pictures than it did bad ones. Some of these pictures make it look like I'm a pro! This camera is AWESOME!
Best Camera Ever [Joyce Christian]
I am a novice photogropher; taking pics of the kids and grandkids and various and sundry castles and cathedrals whilst on vacation; my recent camera (Nikon) was dropped, so bye bye to that; darling hubby bought me one for my birthday; oh dear, thought I, I will never get used to this fancy gadget. Much to my surprise, I found the camera very easy to use; while I am only 1/4 through the manual, everything that I try is very intuitive. I would strongly recommend this camera; I had not read anything when it arrived and before I knew it I was zooming, popping pictures here and there; taking pics in the dark; well I could go on all day. In a nutshell, this camera is awesome. Love it; buy it. Thanks, Joyce
Canon SD880 IS [Krikor Geyoghlian]
I really enjoy this camera. The wide angle feature, with larger display and battery life is a great camera to have.
Older couple, newer technology [Norman A. Childers]
We have had a Canon Sureshot ZOOM-S film camera for years and were delighted in it's ease of use and outstanding results. Needing to go to the digital format, we selected another brand and were disappointed in the camera. Selecting this Canon put us back in the extremely satisfied category!
power shot sd880 [Howard Engle]
My canon powershot camera sd880is was received faster than expected and works great...thanks for the excellent service.
Great Canon Camera 880IS [Sheila Rose]
I love this camera! It does everything I want. I bought it for photographing jewelry and close up items for resale. It's fabulous! The kit it comes with has the battery recharger so no extra costs.
Best Ever!! [R. S. Blevins]
It doesn't get much better than this camera unless you move to manual controls. The shipping was great, quick, and the camera is in perfect condition. I use this camera for all types of pictures in all types of conditions. I couldn't have gotten a better camera.
And the whole "fringe" thing is a non-issue! The pictures are amazing.
I am soooo in love with this camera [writer wannabe]
I am not a camera expert or anything. I am just a regular married mom with 2 kids who takes pictures. This is my 3rd camera in about 6 years (all canons I must add) and I am so in love with this one. It is small and compact. It not having a viewfinder took some getting used to. I love the color (gold) and I love the features..... at least the few I have been able to figure out and use. I did do my research (for months) before chosing this, and I am pleased with my choice. Pretty pricey though. But I guess you are paying for the brand name. I would strongly recommend this for anyone looking to buy a simple point and shoot camera.
Good Camera [M. Farrell]
I bought this camera for taking pictures in my preschool classroom. The shutter speed is decently fast, which is important when taking pictures of fast moving children.
Powershot 880 [A. Nielsen]
Very pleased with the resolution of the pictures. Even on the optical zoom, pictures come out clear. Easy to use.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G5ZTN6/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_title [Frida Douek]
Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
I am very pleased with my purchase of the Canon SD880. Its wide lens feature has allowed me to take pictures that I always wanted but could not get with my old digital camera. It is easy to use and the quality of the pictures is just great. There is almost no shutter delay a frustrating defect in my old camera.
Wow, it's amazing! [Tim Barrie]
I was nervous when I started the process of trying to buy a new camera because there are so many to choose from and the rate of improvement seems almost to be almost monthly.
I picked this camera because: It has a wide angle lens, this can make it better for taking pictures in rooms as you can get more in the picture. It takes video, I wanted to be able to make simple videos without having to drag a larger format video camera around with me wherever I go. It records sound along with the video as well as simply acting as a sound recorder, this lets me record conversations without the need to always take notes. It is ultra compact, this means I can carry it everywhere I go using a belt clip so I don't miss a snap because I didn't want to carry a camera. I'm lazy like that. It is manufactured by a camera company and not a computer company, the implication being that the optics are in theory better.
On using this camera I discovered: It lived up to all the above points and is also really easy to use, point and snap or get picky about specific settings. The video is really high quality and with the 16Gb memory card I also bought, it can in theory take up to 4 hours of video. The battery seems to last a long time. I bought a second which I keep just in case in the case. The picture quality is excellent, I certainly can't fault it and the screen is remarkably bright and large. The camera comes with a charger that you plug the battery into directly. As the camera itself only comes with a 32Mb memory card, I purchased an additional card. This card coming with a USB stick enabling me to plug it straight into my PC. Therefore I discovered I needed no cables needed at all.
Negatives: Not much, I would have liked a jack for an external microphone. There does not seem to be a wide screen Video mode, though there is for still photos.
Summary: By the time I bought an extra battery, 16Gb memory card, leather belt clip case and a table top tripod I had still spent less than $300.00. I therefore think that this camera was a great deal.
Here is a my first video I made with this camera! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyFMiB4h6_w Click 'watch in high quality' under the video to get a better feel for the result!
Great Little Camera [William L. Clemons]
Can't believe how easy the little camera is to use, and if you wish to, can utilize many features. The video function works very well. Have a 4 GB card. Own two of these cameras... Highly recommended.
Perfect [B. Nissley]
I knew what I was looking for when I purchased this "point & shoot" camera and it has lived up to all of my expectations. Canon is a great brand name and I've never been disappointed in any of their products. With 10MP the picture quality is great and it has a myriad of settings for capturing the perfect shot.
Excellent compact camera [REB]
I always lean toward Sony products and own two larger Sony digital cameras. Seeking a compact, I bought the Sony W150 and returned it due to inconsistent picture quality. After reading several favorable reviews of the SD880 (Steve's digicam and www.Kenrockwell.com), I ordered it from Amazon. My experience affirms the strong ratings. It is a very impressive camera. Image quality is excellent; the 3" LCD is crystal clear and the controls are very intuitive. This is one camera that you can use immediately, almost without reading the instructions. I like the wide angle lens, the face detection and anti shake; 4x optical zoom is acceptable. The camera provides the capability to lock in features using the "P" mode. I like the vivid setting and the grid lines which really help improve landscape shooting. The in-camera red eye correction works very well, avoiding the need to use Photoshop for this common correction. Indoor shots are pretty good but the use of artificial lighting is recommended as a supplement to the flash whenever possible; also, use the "indoor" setting in the scenes mode for better quality images. When shooting video clips, you cannot use the zoom but this minor shortcoming can be overcoming by just walking closer to the subject if you need to "zoom in". While this is a matter of personal taste, the gold color, actually a champagne, is very attractive and gives the camera a classy appearance. All in all, a most impressive camera for its size. Highly recommended. As usual, Amazon provided the best deal with a 4gig SD card included in a price that was very competitive.
Great, super-simple camera [D. Harris]
I bought this one for my wife, and she loves it: amazing pictures and so simple that a phD could operate it.
WONDERFUL! BUY IT! [John Messersmith]
You cannot go wrong with this camera. It's amazing for the person who is not professional, and just wants to take quality pictures. Get one! I have 2.
LOVE this camera! [M. Lusk]
This camera takes great pictures! I love the big screen on the back and the different settings are great. The night pictures don't always turn out the clearest if there are people in the pic, but other than that, I couldn't be more satisfied!
A wonderful family camera! [A. Tenney]
I bought this camera for my wife for a Christmas gift to replace an older PowerShot model we have had for years, and have been nothing but impressed with it.
The easy-to-use interface and large viewing screen have made it a cinch to operate. The wide angle lens is especially nice because it makes you feel like you're capturing more of the actual area of the scene you see with your eyes.
We enjoy how small and compact it is and the rechargeable battery packs hold their charge for weeks at regular use. It's quiet when in use and tucks neatly away when not.
The photos it takes are nothing short of beautiful. The adjustable resolution settings are nice when all you're looking to capture are snap shots, but up to the task when you need a large, high resolution image for the scrapbook or screen saver.
I'm certainly not a camera expert in the sense that I can talk the lingo, but I do know a nice photo when I see one and I recognize that this camera takes very nice photos for any level of user. Nicely done.
Good Bang for the Buck [Brandon Inscore]
Ok, so I'm not a professional photog or anything like that. I will stay away from some of the traditional, confusing jargon that I ran across when agonizing over reviews when I purchased this camera. My family has owned one digital camera, this is our second. We wanted a good all-in-one solution that we could use for trips/special occasions. We had a Canon before, which lasted for 4, almost 5 years before the LCD went out. I was pretty pleased with our last one and Canon earned a seat at the table of consideration when it came to buying a new one. Here is the bottom line:
Things I like: Color Swap & Color Accent Functions 28mm wide angle option Pillow Top Button Controls (unlike other Canon models I considered) Quiet Zoom when shooting video Accompanying software
Things I would improve: More optical zoom Ability to film video in more formats Wrist strap is tricky to attach
The one thing I can say is that I haven't really had the opportunity to run the battery down, so I can't speak to battery life....yet. I have also not mastered the iso settings for night time shots, so I can't speak with a great deal of knowledge about those.
One suggestion which I would offer you is to consider how much the accessories cost with different brands of cameras (memory cards, replacement batteries, etc....). Some companies require special memory cards that or more expensive or their battery costs are excessive. This model's low cost of ownership (that's what I call it) and Canon's reputation made it an obvious choice. It's the same principle I employ when considering a good printer....how much the cartridges cost, etc..... Overall, I think its a good bang for the buck.
Takes expert photos so I don't have to [J. Marchand]
I asked a professional photojournalist for a recommended camera and found her advice was perfect. It takes expert photos so I don't have to. I just point and shoot. It knows to focus on the faces and adjust for indoor lighting. And the photo files are 4mg so I can blow them up big which I sometimes have to do. A cool feature is when taking a self-timed picture, you can set it to take 3 photos in a row. This was great for the holidays, taking a family portrait of 15 of us. It increased our chances of getting everyone smiling. A great camera!
Compact perfection [VME]
Perfect for travel, family events, with basic and advanced features to please photo technicians as well as dilettantes. Size is ideal for pocket storage with easy-to-operate dials and a three-inch viewing screen great for senior eyes. The enhancements on the 880 (versus the 800) are well done (rotating dial to choose settings). Photo quality is excellent. This camera is a little jewel!
Awesome Camera [A. Boykin]
"This camera was a totally unexpected Christmas gift from my hubby. I was a little concerned because he is technically challenged and me being a gadget girl, I was sure I was in for disappiontment, boy was I wrong!!! This camera is not only beautiful (love, love, love the gold color) plus it came with a package deal had a METAL neckstrap, leather case and an extra battery.
The camera has so many features I am not sure I will ever use many of them. You will definitely need to read the manual to get the most out of your camera and afterwards, it didn't take me long to figure out how to change all the beepings, tickings & timers so that I could use the continuous shoot mode. I haven't used the video mode or the self-timer as of yet but the still pictures are beautiful and I love the nice screen size....... So, if you are looking for the perfect camera then do yourself a favor & buy this one, you will not regret it....."
Love this camera!!! [Maria A. Kuczinski]
I can;t believe how easy it is to use this camera. The pictures that it takes are so clear and crisp. It has so many different features that I haven't even tried them all. One feature that is great is one that lets you focus in on one color in your photo and it only makes that color show up on your pictures. It truly takes the best pictures that I have seen.
great camera [RZ]
Love this camera. Great features for it's size, especially the Image Stabilization and the wide angle. Recommend the purchase of a spare battery though, the battery died at the end of a long day, shooting hundreds of pictures, at SeaWorld.
Great Camera, Great pictures [UKinDallas]
Purchased as a present for my Girlfriend - her first Digital Camera. She found it very easy to use and produced great pictures
Excellent [Rex S. Wang]
This is an amazing little camera. Fast startup and shooting, nice big LCD, wide angle and zoom, strong flash, great face detection and image stabilization, intuitive and easy to use controls. Oh, and it takes great photos too.
Great small camera [P. Cleaveland]
I gave this camera as a gift and the recipient loves it.He can stick it in his pocket and use it whenever he wants. He says the image quality is wonderful and the camera's responses are quick for a point and shoot.
Love the Wide Angle Capability! [Gary]
Love it! I don't understand why the market doesn't demand more selection of wide angle cameras like this one. Seldom do I wish I had more zoom. Usually, it's "I can't back up far enough to get the whole scene."
At least these days there is PhotoStitch that's free from Canon. It allows you to merge several individual "narrow angle" images into a single "wide angle" one. It works wonderfully but unfortunately it's a big time burner, so that's a main reason I like my new camera.
Secondly, the quality of the video mode - compared with the PowerShot I bought several years ago - is a huge improvement. It's not the same as a video camera but this model has moved a lot closer to being one.
Nice little camera [Fish]
Got this camera for my daughter and it does a great job. At 10MP its all the camera you will need and with its small size it fits in her pocketbook nicely. The camera has several nice features and you don't have to be camera savvy to use it.
The best little point & shoot I've had yet [C. Thiel]
I have owned a few others panasonic fx37A, fugi f31 to name a couple and this blows them away. This camera is just more responsive. I have owned it for about a month now and it has been nothing but a joy to use.I have a canon xsi SLR also but I find myself using this most of the time because it goes right in my pocket.
Great display, easy to use and lots to play with [S. Arunakul]
The camera has such a big nice colorful LCD display. Lots of my friend prefer it over theirs. The function is easy to learn and use. worth the money
met my expectations and more [Peter G. Koopman]
I owned an early canon digital and was interested in updating. After doing a lot of research, I settled on another canon. I was looking for wide angle, image stabilization and shooting speed. The SD880 did it all as well as provide a wonderful viewfinder. So far,after a month, I totally satisfied with the camera.
Great pocket camera [doc4140]
I know a fair amount about cameras. I have large expensice cameras and have carried a Canon powershot sd550 7.1 megapixel which is older and took great photos. Have enlarged many of the photos from the sd550 and they look great. I dont really want to carry the larger camera because of the great quality with the smaller cameras and the ease of their use. I wanted the wider lens on the sd 880. It is great! better than the 550 since the wider lens is good for outdoors and architecture photos.Great movies also. Got the 4gig sdhc card from amazon for like $18 which was a deal. I was looking at the sd990 which is over 14 megapixels bout it does not have the wide lens. This none is great.
Great camera, great service [Barry Kramer]
There isn't a better place to shop on line or "off line" than Amazon.com. Service, price and response time can't be beat. It's the only way to shop. thank you. BKramer
This SD880IS Thrills Me [Bonnie Hughes]
Before I bought this camera I read all the reviews that I could find. I had almost decided on the Canon A590 until I came across the SD880 IS. I own a previous elfh (SD600) and still love it but wanted to upgrade to a newer model. I have the Nikon D40 also but didn't want to lug it around all the time when I'm traveling or for quick shots. I must say that I couldn't be happier with this model. It produces great pictures under any circumstances. I was really surprised at how powerful the flash is. I took pictures in a completely darkened room and they came out crystal clear. A few I will post here on Amazon. I have not had any problems so far as others have stated. I have always been intrigued with cameras so when I find one that really thrills me as this one has, I like to share it with others. If you are trying to make a decision on which model to purchase maybe this will help. I am 99% sure that you won't be disappointed.
Awesome camera [Ardeth Simmons]
I have the Canon sd880 and this sd880 is just as awesome a camera. I love them both. I just wanted more pixel is the only reason for buying another one.
Great Camera [J. Edwards]
Sold our nice old SLR camera on ebay and bought this. Great quality, options are nice and taking movies are great. Can do a lot of editing right on the camera itself and just wire transfer to computer or just pop the disk out. Great big screen on the back too. Came with a 4 gig card included from amazon. great, small, will use for a long time.
Fantastic Camera - the best ! [hdtravel]
I purchased a SD880IS in Gold for myself for Christmas.
Wow ! It is just a fantastic camera.
The camera is stylish, well built, compact, feature rich. The gold color metal front and brown plastic back look very nice.
Picture quality is excellent with bright, vivid, sharp photos.
The *NEW* DiGIC 4 processor does a fantastic job in processing your photos. This is Canon's newest and latest processor and it does a rip roaring job. The camera has a very snappy start-up and time between pictures response.
Great features:
10.0 Mega Pixels ( plenty of resolution ) 4X optical zoom 28mm wide angle lens Nice Big 3.0" PureColor II Display ( Looks bright and sharp, even outside ) Face Detection Technology Intelligent Contrast Correction ( NEW feature, really helps you to take better photos, VERY USEFUL ) Motion detection technology and servo AF ( a must for kids & pets ) Takes good movies with sound at 30 fps ISO 1600 ( good low light shots without flash ) Fantastic NEW DiGIC 4 Processor
The included documentation ( User Manuals ) are very good. The camera works well with a PC or Apple MAC. ( We have 3 Apple Mac's in our house, but I tried it at work with a PC. ) Canon's warranty and support is excellent. I have had other Canon cameras repaired by Canon and they were fantastic.
I have not tried or used the included software as I use the Apple iPhoto software for working with photos.
I highly recommend the Canon HF-DC1 High Power Flash accessory for this model or any other Canon pocket cameras if you intend to take many indoor shots. The built-in flash only goes about 10 feet. The external flash can go up to 30 feet and be used in creative ways.
I highly recommend the new Canon SD880IS. It is an outstanding compact camera. If your current compact digital camera is 2 years plus old you will find this a very worthwhile upgrade.
Canon 890IS [Jack Carter]
I'm a retired photographer with more cameras than I thought I would ever need, but I always wanted a small camera for traveling. It's hard to drag along a D2x everywhere I go. Though this is not a D2x, for my needs it more than does the job. Sharpness is super for close up shots of people, or objects. Outdoors it also shines with great resolution, and contrast. It can be a simple as turning it on and shooting, or many menu options to cover most situations.
I have had two Kodak cameras, and this one blows them out of the water. My wife grabbed my 14 megapixel Kodak for herself. So I bought this camera after seeing how my daughters Canon 890IS worked. I'm very demanding when it comes to sharp pictures. This does the job, and is very small with lots of goodies to play with.
I love it..
Perfect Camera [Stacy]
I searched and waited a long time before finally purchasing this camera and I am glad I did. I love the small size, but it still is so powerful and takes great pictures. Unless you buy a professional camera for 1,000 I am sure anyone can find fault, but I think it is all anyone needs. It has a lot of setting that I like and it is easy to figure out by just going through the options on the camera. I highly recommend this camera.
Awesome Camera [J. Yao]
Pretty good camera. I've used Canon's for awhile and this one is definitely an upgrade. Still wish I could capture pictures easier without flash. Without flash you need ample light to capture a picture plus if the object is moving you need flash to ensure no blur. But you can't ask for too much with a Point and shoot. Pretty much better than any other brand for point & shoots though.
So far So good.... [Smalls 2.0]
After some consideration of other options I settled on this camera as a christmas gift for my girlfriend. It has only been two days since she opened it but, I can tell I made a wise purchase. This product is loaded with great features but, for her, the ability to shoot in black and white seems to be her favorite. I would really recommend this camera to anyone who has owned a Canon in the past-as the buttons are basically the same.
Also...When I bought this product it was priced competetively; compared to other online vendors. I think it was available at a price about $50 less than the leading electronics stores.
I saved fifty bucks and I got a huge hug and a kiss...good deal :)
Canon PowerShot SD880IS [J. Soto]
This camera is great. I did extensive research prior to purchasing and I'm glad I bought it. You won't be disappointment.
Excellent camera - The New York Times was right! [Goldengate]
There are many reviews for this product with lots of helpful information so I almost didn't write one, but I did want to address a few points. I purchased this camera because of all of the favorable Amazon reviews and am very happy with it. The New York Times rated this the #1 camera in 2008 and I can see why. Lot of features, easy to use, and great quality pictures.
Here are a few of the things I was concerned about before purchasing this...hope this helps you:
1. Shutter lag? Nope, virtually none - the second I press the button it grabs the shot. And that's with an old SD card. I imagine the new SDHC card I ordered will be even faster, if that is possible.
2. Gold vs silver? I wanted to purchase this from Amazon so got the gold color. It's a very subtle gold and could easily be mistaken for silver. I was worried it might be too gold and flashy. The color is more of a champagne color.
3. Easy to use? Yes, only a couple of buttons on the back, and the auto mode is really all you need to get great pictures.
4. What type of media card? It takes SD or SDHC, both of which are great formats as they are cheap and universal. That's why I don't buy Sony products as they use a proprietary technology.
5. Easy to slip in my pocket? Yes, slips in my front jeans pocket easily, good size and light weight.
6. Battery charge? Lasts a good long time - unlike my last camera that had to be recharged at the end of every day.
I highly recommend this camera! Hope you find these additional comments helpful - lots of good info in the other reviews.
Great little camera [MargieB.Quilter]
Love this camera it is perhaps the best I have ever had. Very easy to use and takes excellent pictures. The software for the computer is very simple to use also. Very glad that I made this purchase. Margie
Great Group Pictures [Richard I. Chapel]
Easy to use. The wide angle lenes produces great picture of people in a group. The 3" screen is great for viewing pictures.
I have been using the SD880IS for the past 2 months and am extremely please with this little camera.
I purchase the camera as a replacement to my aging second still / main video camera the Fujifilm Z1.
My main camera is a Canon Xti but because of it size is not a good day to day, carry everywhere camera.
The SD880IS is has a very fast start up time (it has not being an issue in any of the shooting situations I have encounter)
The controls are very intuitive. They maid the two most used controls (at least they have become that for me) the ISO selector and exposure compensation easily accessible.
Both functions are just one click away.
The camera takes excellent pictures at ISO 80 and 100 and good pictures at ISO 200 and 400. The Pictures at ISO 800 and 1600 have been the best I have seen in non SLR cameras (Decent and very usable).
The click wheel controller is easy to get use to and a very efficient way of getting to the different camera functions.
Having a wide angle lens makes the biggest different on this camera that make is superior to the other higher pixel count pocket cameras canon. Image stabilization is great. It let me shoot sharp pictures at shutter speeds as low as 1/30 sec. The other reason I have pocket camera is to use it as a video recorder and this camera makes an excellent job even in low light situations (a lot better than my old Z1).
Both David Poug from the New York Times and DPreview.com tested this camera with the other on this category for this year and it was picked #1 by David and #2 by DPreview. I definitely recommend it as your next pocket camera.
Best compact camera yet! [A. Chen]
Previous Canon owner, purchased this one as an upgrade. Best compact camera yet! Great price for the item. Consider buying another one!!
Great Camera [philly phil]
Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
Great pictures, bright lens, easy to use. Love it
Best in class [G.Z.]
Awesome camera, great pictures and movies. Simple to use and very compact. Plus a really nice 3" screen. So far it has worked perfect.
Well-Priced, High Quality Camera. Love it!! [Stacy McAfee]
I'm certainly not an expert in selecting the best point and shoot cameras; however, I did do a lot of research (i.e. talking to experts, reading reviews, in-store testing, etc.) to determine which features I couldn't live without and decide which camera met each of my requirements. I had a Canon P&S already so I was already a big fan but I've got to say out of all the Canon's I looked at this one really impressed me. It exceeds all my expectations as a mom who is really just looking for a good camera to get great shots of my family. I don't do any fancy tricks (yet) but now I have endless possibilities to have fun with my photography. You can learn all the technical details from the other posted reviews and the manufacturer information. I just wanted to express how easy this product is to use and how wonderful the quality is for what I consider an upgrade to our previous camera. I've already enjoyed the new features in my first week of ownership. I highly recommend.
LOVE IT [GEO]
THIS IS MY THIRD CANON AND THIS IS THE BEST ONE SO FAR, I LOVE THE SUNSET FEATURE AND THE AUTO MACRO AND MANY OTHER FEATURES I TRIED FUJI, KODAK, BUT NOTHING CAN COMPARE WITH THE QUALITI OF CANON
Just lovely........Just get one!!!!!!! [Gillian Hunte]
It took me a really long time to decide on a camera. I mean I thoroughly researched it making sure I was getting my money's worth and today I can definitely say....I made the best choice in going with the Canon SD880. My husband was very impressed with the quality of pictures and video. The pictures are clean and very clear especially the ones of our lovely beaches. I have even persuaded my sister to get herself one.
The Canon came highly recommended by a friend at work and I am glad I made this choice. Amazon was timely in delivering this product even the day before I was about to travel back home to Barbados.
I highly recommend the Canon SD880.
Awesome little cmera [Keith A. Mesch]
I have taken quite a few shots with this little camera and everyone has come out excellent. Outdoor color is excellent and the indoor with flash shots were all spot on for color. I have not taken any videos yet so I am not sure how this will work. Everything else is every bit as advertised. Very pleased with my choice.
Voted #1 for 2008 [D. Martin]
The New York Times rated this digital camera as their #1 pick for 2008. See article dated 12-11-2008. Canon has been highly rated for a number of years. This camera is rated on ease of picture taking and quality. Comparison shop. It comes in gold and silver. For the average picture taker, this is the camera for you!
Excellent wide angle point and shoot camera! [T. Ho]
I am very happy with this camera. It takes excellent pictures. It is one of a few wide angle cameras with many other features. With a 4 GB SD card and set the camera to the highest resolution, you will not be disappointed with the pictures.
Don't expect much on the manual operations with this camera.
Overall, it is a highly recommended wide angle point and shoot camera!!!
Typical Canon the best cameras made [Ronald K. Tyson]
Good point & shoot. Easy to use and understand with necessary options. R. Tyson, Michigan
Great point and shoot [Mark Cassidy]
I got this for my wife who likes to take photos occasionally but doesn't want to fuss much.
This camera can take really decent photos. Like all P&S, its Achilles heel is flash photography. The flash is good but you can tell it was used (vs say using a nice flash attachment and bouncing or diffusing it). But I set it so that in the P setting, it is 400 ISO with no flash. Consequently all my wife has to do is switch to P mode with her finger and she can take the same indoors shot with no flash. With the image stabilization and 28mm setting, that about does it great indoor shots during the day or evening with no flash.
This has a great macro setting in its pre-set scenes that you can easily cycle thru with its iPod-like dial. You can get about 2" away (flash is off or at least doesn't seem to fire).
The color saturation is nice as is the auto-color balance. The auto face-detection is funny to see kick in - even if you are taking a photo of a photo, you will see little boxes form around the faces in the LCD.
The wide LCD and 28mm really are good features. It turns on fast, you can set it to take multiple exposures (but I think that will turn off the flash).
You can set a lot on it manually - three things you cannot do are: manually set the focus or speed (most P&S users never would anyway) and adjust the flash with a flash exp compensation. It has a number of really nice scenic settings - from taking aquarium photos to snow scenes to an ISO3200 for really dark stuff - although it is very grainy. Of course it does video too.
The product shipped fine from Amazon. Has nice review features - easy to delete photos when you want.
Nice Point & Shoot [S. Faulk]
Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver) This camera replaces my trusty SD700IS which met it's demise from a nasty drop in Europe during summer holiday. The LCD screen size of the SD880 is great and makes for easy preview and post viewing of your photos. Image quality is good if you wait a moment for the focus. The face recognition system in the camera works very well and helps make for better sharpness then past cameras when focusing on people. It's fun to watch it find the faces and go to work. I do wish Canon worked in a standard viewfinder to save the battery but I guess that would have made the size of the LCD smaller to accommodate it.
I would suggest you have enough light or you will find a little higher noise in your photos. This is the downside of having 10 mega pixels.
There are limited manual controls on this camera which is typical of newer point and shoots but if you do some reading or have a geek friend you can figure out how to force the flash for fill flash, take decent night photos and do some panoramas.
I do have one small nit about wrist strap that came with the camera, it is the first one I have EVER got that was not adjustable to hold the camera firmly on my wrist. I ended up using the old one off my broken SD700.
I can recommend a nice case for this camera, the Tamrac 5204.
Excellent all round camera. [J. Teasley]
I love this camera. I use it for taking short films of my son's fencing matches. The camera records video in mpg format so most video editing software works well with the the camera.
The battery life is great I have never had it fail me during use. I do carry a spare but have yet to need it.
A 4 Gig memory chip will hold about 5 minutes worth of video or Heaven knows how many pictures.
The panorama feature is fun. You take a picture and it highlights the right hand edge. line it up with the next picture you want to take in the series and click away. I've done 180 degrees but might try 360 just for fun.
If I had to come up with a defect it would be the rounded edges of the camera. It is designed to stand on the right end, but it is less than stable. I keep it in the case because the only way to put it down would be on it's back, screen side down, begging for a scratch - or worse.
Canon Powershot SD880 IS [Sheol]
Great camera, with all the features you could ask for. I really like the 3 inch display and the ease of taking home movies with a large capacity memory card (8GB SD card not included), Battery life is great and I can go for two or more days without a recharge. Bought a spare battery, but haven't had to swap it out at any time.
The only negative comment would be the pitiful 32MB SD card that is provided with the camera. This is way too small for use with any of the advanced features of the camera.
Great pics/easy to use [D. Mack]
Having owned many small digital cameras over the years there were features I liked and disliked with every one of them. Cameras were easy to use but the softwear was not. With this camera you get clear, sharp images that are easy to download to your PC. I think I have found the camera I have been looking for the past 6 or 7 years.
Tiny Camera with Outstanding Optics ... If You Get a Good One [Michael Morgan]
I bought this for my wife as a B'day present to replace her tiny and always carried SD450 (5MB, no IS and 3 years old). The SD880 is a much better camera, costs less than the SD450 did in 2005 and is still tiny (fits in the same case). The improvements are many: ultra-sharp 28mm wide-angle lens with 4X zoom, 3" bright and clear LCD, both optical image stabilization (IS) and a new low-noise (for it's size) 10MP sensor.
A few reviews here report crappy images and/or high noise levels but those are not my findings, at least not relative to other point and shoot cameras. I tested the SD880 against: her Canon SD450 (5MP), my Fuji F31fd (6MP) and a borrowed Panasonic LX-3 (10MP).
SD880 images are sharper than any of the three other cameras at the same f-stops and focal lengths. This is especially true regarding the SD450. Given the Leica pedigree on the LX-3's super fast (f2.0-2.8) 24-60mm lens I had expected it to be sharper than the tiny SD880 so was surprised to find noticeably sharper images with the SD880 even near the edges of the frame. Although the Fuji is just 6MP, it is closest in sharpness to the SD880, but only in good light at lower ISO.
The SD880 produces lower image noise at high ISO's (400 and up) than both the SD450 and the LX-3. Beating the LX-3 in this test at ISO 400, 800 and 1600 was also surprising given the LX-3's slightly larger sensor size. The Fuji has the lowest noise level at high ISO BUT images become overly smoothed with less sharpness than either the SD880 or the LX-3. The SD880 retains more sharpness than the Fuji as ISO is cranked up to 800 and 1600, but did have more noise. ISO 400 noise is low with the SD880 and images are usable at ISO 800. ISO 1600 should be reserved for low-light emergencies where flash is verboten and if prints are kept 6" x 4" or smaller.
Another low-light advantage of the SD880 (at least for nearly stationary scenes) is the optical IS. This really works and allows lower ISO values to be used with longer shutter speeds. My wife often blurred shots on the SD450 due to camera motion. The IS has helped a lot to reduce this.
UPDATE: The optics on my wife's SD880 are so sharp that I decided to get one too. My copy produces softer photos, not really fuzzy and about as sharp as the 6MP Fuji but without the super crispness of the first SD880. I can clearly see the difference. My revised conclusion is that it is possible, but not certain, to get a Canon 880IS with exceptionally sharp optics. For that reason I would downgrade my rating to 4 stars if Amazon would permit (they don't). Good luck.
AS ALWAYS WITH SD CANON MODELS VERY GOOD [G. F. THOMAS]
Canon SD models have a very high quality photo for the amount you pay for them. I have had two models before this one and have had no problems with either,the SD 800 IS and the SD 850 IS. I expect the same from this model. So far I am impressed by the photos I have very good results. I like to carry the model SD 880 with me most of the time for unexpected shots. I carry my 50D or D300 for the expected shots, The SD880 so far has met my expectations and will be in my car most of the time. I highly recommend the 880 to beginners or anyone else.
Sweet Camera by Canon [Canton Of Coral Gables]
This camera is everything that it was pumped up to be. It surpasses the great Canon SD870IS with newer technology. Super fast with almost instantaneous power up. Very little more to ask for in a compact camera. Sweet!
Canon Digital Camera [J. W. Whitehead]
I have been buying the Canon Elph Digital and upgrading ever since my first one at 4X ... now we are up to 10X with wide angle capacity and I adore it. Having to keep photos of properties updated for my business it has always been difficult to capture a whole room but now this wide angle has made the difference. Canon is the best!! And will always be the best in my eye!
Strong recommendation to buy [Frances]
My brother has a slightly older Canon model (less MP), but also with wide angle lens and he loves it. And I love this one. My mom just bought one as well as the price dropped from $288- for the Gold colored one to $255- for the silver one (what's up with the color vs. pricing scheme?!?). Incredibly easy to use, does the thinking for you, yet has easy to access features to ensure high quality shots for indoor, outdoor, beach, etc.
And plenty of options such as color-swap, etc. in case you want to play (or more likely your kids or nieces/nephews who inherently figure out these odd features you didn't know about even though you read the friggin' manual!).
Also bought the leather case from Canon for $16.95 or so and it's a perfect fit and well worth the money (comes with an extra leather wrist strap as well).
Go easy on anything above a 2 MB SD card as your computer will always need to read all those pictures before uploading to your computer which makes for downtime.
Only downside on this camera was via Amazon which initially promised a free 4 MB SD card but gave no instructions on how to order/get, so I had to make some phone calls/emails to resolve. In true customer-service care, Amazon has already updated their web-site so it should be a flawless shopping experience for those of you going down this purchase route.
Oh yeah, I did get a 2nd battery, but from another site as it was cheaper than Amazon. Ironically, the link to this site was via Amazon (the same page as this SD880IS camera). Guess Amazon gets a fee for linking them.
Enjoy this camera, I am!
So many features, a lot to love about this little camera! [kristena]
I was previously a big fan of the Casio digital cameras, but after having to replace two due to the battery compartment loosening over time, I decided to try a different brand, and I'm glad I stumbled across the camera.
There are a lot of improvements with this camera over ones I've previously used, but the primary reason for purchasing this camera was the wide angle lens. Most of our family photos are vacations pictures from theme parks and beaches, so this worked out perfectly. I always hated having the important landmarks cut out of the pictures in the past.
The other reason I chose this camera was due to the large LCD screen. My son has a Vivitar with a 3" inch screen, and I really fell in love with being able to instantly see much more detail of the snapshot without having to zoom in to check details.
The contrast on the pictures seems spot on, but most of our pictures are taken during the day, so I can't comment on the contrast capabilities in the evening or night.
Other than that, the camera has all the bells and whistles that were on my Casio. It has various scene settings such as low light, underwater, aquarium, fireworks, indoors, sunset, foliage, snowscape, beach, pets, kids, nightscape, and portrait. This is nice because I have no idea how to set up a point and shoot to take good fireworks or sunset pictures.
This camera also works excellent as a small video camera picking up voice as well as video. I also like the fact that this camera comes with a rechargeable battery and a small SD card. You'll probably want to upgrade the SD card right away though since it doesn't hold many pictures.
If you plan to use the camera underwater, I was also thrilled to know that they sell an underwater case. That will come in very useful when we go to Key West and the good news is that Amazon sells it: Canon WP-DC26 Waterproof Case for Canon PowerShot SD880IS Digital Cameras.
To sum it up, I love this camera because of the wide angle lens, the large glare resistant LCD screen, the rechargeable battery pack, and the ability to do underwater shots with the addition of the underwater case. I just hope the underwater case drops in a price a bit, since it seems to be overpriced at the present.
The shots turn out great, even motion shots, and I will be recommending this camera to everyone I know.
Canon gets it right with this mid-range SD series camera. Small and versatile! [Anjana Nigam]
Last year, Canon SD870IS camera was a winner in the SD series and the SD880IS manages to offer even more at a lower starting price (than that of SD870IS last year).
>>>What's NEW?
--New DIGIC 4 technology, up from DIGIC 3 which tries to improve the camera performance in low light and at higher ISO - is it successful? I noted a slight improvement in some shots.
- Updated face detection technology. It helps the camera create better contrast for faces and does not bleach out all color from the faces in a shot. The Face Detection Self Timer is new, so if you want to take a group shot including yourself all you have to do is focus the camera on the group and then walk into the group. The camera will detect a new face and click the shot.
- A BIGGER CCD - 1/2.3" up from the previous 1/2.5" in the SD870 which allows for increase in MPs to 10MP (up from 8MP of SD870)
- 4X Zoom (up from 3.8X on SD870) and a wide angle which really helps with shots at close quarters (in a car/bus, of a large group etc.)
- Motion Detection is also new. On this mode the camera allows you to focus on a moving object or person by pressing the shutter half-way and then click the shot even though the object/person continued to move across the frame. Earlier, you would have got a motion blur if you tried to take the same picture
- The huge 3 inch LCD screen is the same as the SD870 but slightly improved technology gives you brighter playback in low-light which makes it easier to see the shots in replay. It does not have a viewfinder but I have never missed the viewfinder on my SD870 since Canon made the screen anti-glare. I'd take a bigger screen any day over a 2.5 inch screen with a viewfinder, but if you like to use the viewfinder to compose your shots you might need to look at the SD990 IS and drop another 100 bucks.
- Updated Scene Modes. It gives you the standard Canon modes like before: Auto, Manual, Digital, Color Accent (you can pick a color to retain in the shot and the rest of the picture will be black and white), Color Swap (swap a color in the pic for another) and Stitch Assist (take a panoramic pic by stitching together many shots).
The SD880 IS makes some additions to the special scene modes like Sunset and ISO 3200. The rest remain the same: Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Underwater, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night Snapshot. I really like the special scene modes and use them extensively. According to Canon they are based on their library of shots and I agree that they really work very well to give me great pictures.
>>>The other Canon features are the same as before on this camera. Some that I find useful are as follows:
-Image stabilization, this is particularly helpful at higher zoom - Single Shot and Continuous mode - Colors you can set in the manual mode - Vivid, Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, Vivid Red, Neutral, Sepia, Black & White, Positive Film, Lighter Skin Tone, Darker Skin Tone, Custom color (RGB adjustment) - Movie mode - regular and also slow synchro (allows you to create interesting videos by shooting at timed intervals) - On camera editing and Pictbridge (print directly from camera) - Red eye reduction - the face detection technology minimizes red eye more accurately than before. If you still get red eye, especially when you're shooting indoors, I've found that this camera can take care of it automatically. You can select "red eye correction" option in the menu while in replay mode, the camera automatically searches for faces in the pic and removes the red eye and also allows you to do it manually if you want. - Connect to TV with included cord and run slideshow with transition effects of your choice to view pics. Very useful while on vacation or at a friend's place. - Allows you to erase pics by number of pics, or by date taken, or even by people vs. scenery/objects, a very useful feature in this age of high capacity cards - You can record sound bites on pics to remember locations etc.
If you can take the time to read the manual, you will discover more features which allow for more creativity with this camera.
>>> Limitations: - No viewfinder, I prefer the bigger screen but it may be critical for you - Some chromatic aberration, common to most point and shoot cameras not just this Canon model - If you're shooting at night in low light with full zoom the wide angle causes the camera to sometimes focus on the dust particles in between resulting in white orbs in the picture. I've taken care of most issues by setting the focus correctly by half pressing the shutter and using night mode but some orbs still show up in some pics especially if there is moisture in the air and I am using the zoom.
UPDATE 11/21/2008: Downgrading rating to 4 stars, this camera does have more "noise" than my earlier Canons.
>>>Summary This camera is very well priced for the features it offers. If you are looking for a reasonably priced compact P&S that is still pocketable but gives you superior shots and more flexibility in composing shots (read wide angle), look no further. If you're looking for a smaller camera than SD880 that gives you superior performance, I recommend the SD790 although it does not have wide angle.
Love at first sight [Nick Le]
I recently bought his camera, greatest digital camera ever! It is a definitely a bit pricy, but for what you get, it is worth it. It is the NEWEST of the digital elph line along with the 990is. I would have gotten the 990is, but it was more than I could afford, but the black is awesome. What I like about this so far..
1. great photos 2. fast 3. auto AND manual capability 4. it's a sturdy and beautiful piece of art 5. there are so many options... you can change the correct the photos with this thing 6. great nighttime photos but you have to increase the exposure manually
dislikes 1. the wrist cord thing is not adjustable, so you might drop the camera easy (easy to change, so no big problem) 2. mine came with one dead pixel on the lcd screen (i got it through ebay, so maybe the person selling knew it. this isn't a big deal though because it doesn't affect the pictures. canon actually guarantees that 99.99% of the pixels aren't dead. (this dead pixel problem is common in other cameras too with lcds or any lcd screen for that matter)
LOVE IT SO FAR. TOTALLY WOULD RECOMMEND THIS ONE FOR ANYONE. IT'S THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK.
Perfection in a portable, feature-packed point and shoot camera [MW]
This camera hits all of the sweet spots for those wanting a powerful, small "point and shoot" camera with excellent speed and picture quality. What sets it apart from other cameras in this category is the wide angle lens. You can fit more into the picture especially group shots and landscapes. Also, because of the wide lens, you can zoom in on your shots without cutting off objects or people on the edges. Most other ultra compact cameras do not have this feature. I have used Canon's other wide angle compact - the SD870IS and loved it. This newer model adds many upgrades to that model: 10 megapixels, fast and powerful Digic 4 processor, motion detection, 4x optical zoom, intelligent contrast, self timer with face detection, and a smaller size for pocketability. Even though it is an excellent "point & shoot" it is also feature packed and can be adjusted manually with many different options and settings if you want.
Things to look for in any camera in the compact/ultra compact category: - Picture quality, of course - Image stabilization so shaky hands don't ruin the shot - Fast shutter lag times and shot to shot times - Face detection software - Good OPTICAL zoom (not just digital zoom) - Great battery life - Large LCD screen - Adequate megapixels to enlarge and crop your images when needed. Also to print larger sized photos.
This camera has all of the above.
PROS: Wide angle lens Excellent picture quality 10 megapixels Image Stabilization Face detection and a self timer with face detection Ultra compact Fast Digic 4 processor - Almost instant start-up & fast shot to shot 4x optical zoom and 4x digital zoom Large 3" LCD screen Motion Detection Intelligent Contrast Multiple pre-programmed picture modes tailored for the best shot Easy to use controls and interface Attractive
CONS: No viewfinder (LCD only). Some prefer viewfinder - personal preference. May be too small for some people - again, personal preference. It's not cheap... But it is a good value. You might spend more, but you get a lot more.
I have taken many great shots with this camera since I've had it and really couldn't wish for more. This camera has got to be on anyone's short list when shopping for cameras in this category... Can you tell that I really, really like it?
Canon Power shot SD880IS [Bernadette]
Only had the camera a month so, so far so good! I think the review should be forwarded to the consumer after a period of a year!
Excellent Compact Camera [H. Brar]
I did a lot of online research, and this Canon came up as the universal winner for this year (early 2009) at this price point...not just at the tech sites but also the photography sites that I respect. The photography sites rarely review compact cameras as they are mostly focused on SLR and "Pro-sumer" equipment. However, when they do look at compacts, I think their reviews can be extremely valuable. Anyway, the research has paid off:
- stlll picture quality is excellent for family pics, sports, work, travel, dinners, etc.
- video quality is rather good (not HD or anything approaching), but really nice for viewing on a MAC or PC.
- controls are easy typical cannon layout
- zoom is good for a camera of this small size
- flash is fine, not great...it's a compact
- downloading is a breeze via simple USB (no cradle nonsense)
- build quality is very good & very solid. However, I'm not a fan of the black plastic rear housing...but, it's fine as it is high quality plastic. I like metal all the way around the camera body better.
Overall this is really a very good choice, and IMHO one of the best out of the 100+ digital compact cameras available that I sorted thru online reviews.
Good, but slow [T. Coleman]
Nice wide angle. Nice big screen. When you power it on, it powers up really fast. But when you click the shutter, there's a significant time lag before the picture is taken - ah, well.
How in the world do you force the flash on, like a fill-flash? It's definitely not obvious, but we haven't checked the manual yet (although, usually you can figure out that kind of stuff).
Great photos, though!
Close to perfect... [Harry L. Sanford Jr.]
Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver)
Received my 880 last week... after putting it through some tests, I've come to the following conclusions:
- Easy to operate - Clear pictures with accurate color - Setup of custom specs are fairly easy, requiring some manual referencing - Inside, outside, differing lighting, shots are nice.
Reading other reviews attesting to poor picture quality, dust motes/orbs, etc, made me a little nervous about my choice - since working with the product the negatives have thus far proven to be unfounded. If a person wants better pics.... get an SLR.
I'm satisfied, the camera does what I want, easily, quickly and with excellent results.
Love it!!!!!! [Chaos]
i have to say this camera is an amazing point and shoot. I adore the variety of scene modes all though i cant figure out the color swap mode and the color A mode. I have only had for three days have used in a variety of situations and love it. in my opinion it takes great night shots and the 3 inch LCD is a plus. i feel that the only downside to this camera is taking a video at night sucks its pitch black and there is not really a manual mode. Otherwise i adore it the shutter speed is fantastic and the pictures are amazing!!!!!!
Excellent day-time photos ... so-so night photos [S. Gamble]
A lot of the commentary I've read seems fairly accurate. Photos in the daytime are terrific - extremely clear and vibrant. Night photos have a tendency to come out fuzzy and blurred. That said, the camera has a bunch of neat pre-programmed settings that I'm still exploring which hopefully will help to correct some of the fuzz. I experienced the "lens error" once that people have commented on, but it was simply because the lens was obstructed when opening ... I simply turned the camera off and on again and the issue went away. All round, the camera is very easy to use, it's extremely quick to focus and shoot, and I'm pleased with the purchase.
Great camera [C. Kessler]
I have only had the Canon SD880 for a couple of weeks and have yet to read any instructions. It is simple for taking pictures and once I read some instructions I am sure I will be able to do the in-camera editing it is capable of. Out of the different possible settings for taking a picture, it doesn't seem to have a sports setting. I tried using the 3200 setting, but it just didn't do the trick for the pictures I was taking at my grandson's track meet. I did use it for a day at Epcot and the colors were great.
Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP [Amy]
Overall this product is definitely nice. My last camera was a 4 MP Nikon Coolpix with a tiny LCD view 1" or 1.5" maybe? that I absolutely loved until I dropped it. My intent was to go back to Canon as I had an Elph (non-digital version) before and I felt like the pictures/color were brighter and more defined. Also, I had compared my boyfriends 8 MP Canon pictures of the ocean and others from our January '09 trip to the Riviera Maya to my Coolpix and there was no comparison in colors, his pictures were so much better. I intended to get an 8 MP as I primarily take photos of my daughter and don't need anything that fancy. I wanted something with a faster shutter speed to catch those moments with children when playing. The two salesmen at Best Buy talked me into this camera showing me how it has continuous picture taking abilities - perfect for kids and moving objects. At 10 MP and one of the newest and higher priced models I wasn't sure, but bought it anyway. (I had gone there for a different Canon on sale, (the 1100) but they talked me out of it). Anyway, I came home and before using it researched the internet to find other user comments (which were mixed) and Amazon was by far the cheapest "reputable/known" site and there was no sales tax or shipping charges. The no sales tax saved me about $25 alone living in Chicago at a 10.25% sales tax rate. Anyway, this camera is nice - the 3" LCD makes me a bit nervous because it is so easy to damage if you are not careful, as it takes up almost the entire back of the camera. The one thing I really DO NOT LIKE about this camera is the video feature. I constantly take videos of various things - mostly my daughters dance or swimming class, but the video is terrible! Not only is it very grainy the microphone for the camera is right next to the zoom button. So, if you need to zoom anything, you hear the noise of your finer scraping back and forth across the speaker/microphone. You can use the video okay if you don't need to zoom, but any zooming expect a grainy picture and the noise. I bought a Video Flip to carry in my purse separately to alleviate the issue. Also, I know I went from 4 MP to 10 MP, but plan to buy at least a 4-8 GB SD memory stick because my 1 GB was useless after a few weeks (without videos). Finally, don't get the camera case that goes with this camera. The snap on the inside for the way you need to put the camera in goes against your LCD making the possibility to scrape or damage the LCD highly probable. Also, it has no storage for extra battery or SD card if you are one to carry a spare. Had I not dropped my camera and really needed a new one right away, I might not have bought this camera, but it will do for what I need it to do minus the video. Hope this is helpful to you. Amy
A great little camera for $250. [Wandrwoman]
I did significant amount of research on the current state of digital cameras and the Canon Powershot SD880IS was at the top of almost every list. After reviewing all of the camera's features, I decided that I would check it out at the store. I looked at Nikons and Panasonics and Sonys and many other Canon models (why the need for so many?) but kept coming back to the 880. The wide angle lens, 4x zoom, speed, and ease of use convinced me that it was worth spending $250 to get a camera that "works". I've owned it for several days now and it is extremely simple to use, sits well in the hand, and takes excellent pictures.
Great small camera [Mme Daval Melanie]
Overall quality of this camera is really good. But I do not really like the colors of the pictures when it uses the flash. I previously owned an IXUS 750, and it was much better with the flash. Maybe there is something I can do with the white balance, but default settings are not perfect.
Nice Camera [J. Tortorici]
I am a novice photographer. So far this camera is great. Nice weight. Clear pictures. Tons of features for a point and shoot. Good quality pictures.
4x Wide Angle [Chentzu-lin]
Canon PowerShot SD880IS 10MP Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Silver) I like the Digital Camera with 4x Wide Angle.
Great little camera [Michelle the bell]
I bought this camera because my Canon EOS Digital, while very good and takes great pictures, is just too big to take everywhere we go. This Powershot is great for skiing, which we did last weekend, and to the beach, etc. It fits in your pocket easily and is very easy to use. There is a "SCENE" setting where it automatically adjusts the parameters based on what "scene" you are in - beach, snow, action, dark, etc. Very cool. The pictures come out great. I recommend this camera. Note: the memory card it comes with only holds about 10 pictures so you will need to get a bigger one. I got one at Best Buy, a 10G for $13. It holds over 1000 pictures at the biggest pixel setting.
Canon 880is - a great pocketful [Jon J. Sanserino]
I have always liked Canon products, and the 880is keeps up the reputation. The LCD is huge and sharp, there are tons of features and it is very easy to use. I think that the image stabilization may have worked a little better on my 870, but it is hard to tell. I like the rotary wheel for selecting menu items - saves countless button pushes.
The main reason I bought this model was for the W I D E angle lens - absolutely necessary for travel photos, and this one performs very well.
Great work, Canon - but we should have had a black version.
Canon SD880IS....pretty good! [A. Belloumini]
I am very happy with my recent purchase of the Canon SD880IS. I really haven't used it all that much....but it is a vast improvement from my old Canon SD450. I love how the flash isn't over powering anymore and it has almost eliminated red-eye pictures. The colors look pretty true and the audio for the video component is much better. The price was great and it is cute and small. I only gave it four stars because I haven't really used it that much.
Best for the money !! [Donald A. Stevens]
I'm a sorta digital camera maniac. I have had too many. Always go back to Canon. Reliable, easy to use, compact, well made and when you take a picture, it's good the first time. Has features I just turn off but if you wanted to use special features, they are available. Very fast time from open to took. Delay is minimal so you catch them before they turn around or frown. I gave it a 4 star only because it has more plastic than previous models. Performance only would have been 5 stars.
Great all around camera [Federico Hattoum]
I bought this camera to replace my old SD-1000 (which replaced my SD-660, which replaced an S-330).
My first reaction was not positive, only because the camera is larger and heavier than my previous Canons. What I liked the most about my last two cameras was their elegant, light, slim design. The SD880IS is nicely designed, but has noticeably more heft and is thicker.
Once I started taking pictures with it, I forgot about the increased size. It's faster than my SD-1000 in taking consecutive pictures, and performs much better overall, especially in low light. Whenever possible, I try to take pictures without flash, because I find the images to be more natural. Because of its more sensitive imaging chip, the SD880IS allows me to take more hand-held low light pictures than I previously could. The increased sensitivity, however, comes with increased grain in very low light situations.
The revamped controls took a little getting used to, but quickly won me over. No more needing flicking a switch to put the camera into display mode.
If you take any panoramics or landscapes, you'll love the wide angle lens on this camera, which is equivalent to a 28MM lens on a 35MM SLR. The zoom lens, now 4x, instead of the more common 3x in older models, does not actually provide the ability to zoom in closer to your subject. Instead, the additional "x" makes up for the wider lens. This means that at full zoom, my old SD-1000 with a 3x lens, and the SD880IS provide the same frame.
If the camera were lighter/thinner and produced less grain in very low light situations, I would have given it 5 stars as being perfect.
Pros: Faster than previous models. Revamped interface simplifies use. Light sensor more sensitive, more useful in low light. Wide lens, great for landscapes, large groups, etc.
Cons: Heavier, thicker than many previous models in same category. In extreme low light conditions, sensor can produce a lot of grain. Requires new battery type (can't use left over batteries from older models)
Canon IS 880 - good pictures [SifusWoman]
I bought this camera for Christmas for my daughter, a senior in high school. She is happy with the photos, the very short delay between pictures, ease of use and with its gold color.
Day and Night [D. S. Kunz]
This camera comes highly recommended on many websites, and for good reason. The sleek design, easy-to-use interface and sharp picture make for a great point-and-shoot option. The only complaint I have is that while taking outdoor night photos, the flash picks up a lot of dust orbs. There are some ways around this, but it might be irritating. However, to a self-described photog like myself, this camera never leaves my pocket.
Awesome point and shoot camera! Great work cannon. [Brian Min]
Seriously an awesome camera. Love the "macro" shoot feature in the "video" mode. Great for making Lego movies with kids!
I would've given this a 5 if the USB transfer from the camera to my mac was faster. Someone recommended that if I pull the SD card out of the camera and get an external card reader, the transfer would be super fast.
But still, come on Cannon! Can't you make the transfer out of the box faster??? Transfering 12gigs of info off the camera shouldn't take an hour...
Seems great in first 24 hours - but no time-lapse video mode!!! [A. Hall]
I just received my SD880, after having previously owned an SD750 that I handed down to my Mom. I've played with the SD880 for all of a day, so I can hardly add much to the previous detailed reviews. I have a digital SLR already (Canon 5D) but it's heavy and bulky, and I've found a need for a pocket camera I can take everywhere, when I don't want to lug around the 5D. Plus I can use it as my (only) video camera.
The SD750 was nice - I took it to Italy when I bought it as a pocket camera. In the SD880 I looked forward to a wider angle lens and Image Stabilization - two glaring issues I had with the SD750 (where I NEVER seemed to be able to get far enough back).
The SD880 seems much more responsive (faster processor) in interactive use than the SD750 and of course takes nice pictures. However, one HUGE disappointment is that the SD880 does not have a "time-lapse" movie mode!!! Time-lapse may seem like a gimmick if you've not used it, but I found it incredibly fun on the SD750. When in Italy I used it with my tripod to record some fun videos such as tourists at the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and that was my favorite video shown to my friends from my trip. I may have reconsidered my purchase (or gotten last year's SD870 instead) had I known this feature would be removed - I just assumed this would be a standard feature since it was in the old SD750 and is still in their other consumer cameras. I don't really need the extra Megapixels. I feel cheated.
Otherwise, I look forward to having a compact walk-around camera that takes nice pictures.
This Is A Great Camera [Patrick T. Meaney]
There Is One Thing That They Really Needs To Be Fix Is That Mic Is Right Next To The Zoom So If You Wanna Take Some Good Videos You're Gonna Have Some Trouble & Alot Of Background Noise
Canon SD880 IS [W. Guthrie]
After reading all of the reviews I had high hopes for this camera, it lives up to most of my expectations, Its a mid range powershot, I expected the build quality to be a little nicer than it was, but its not bad for the $250 price they are going for. The high end powershots feel nicer to use like the SD950 and G10. The camera is speedy in operation and has a very nice screen. The Image quality is good at low ISOs and the lens is sharp from corner to corner.
Fantastic point and shoot camera!!! [Bryan Lowry]
I just bought this camera for my wife as an early Christmas gift, as our Sony DSC-W1 we bought in 2004 was starting to die. I read all the reviews on Amazon.com, Digital Photography Review, and Ken Rockwell. I finally decided that the SD880IS had the features that we wanted.
Well, after a week of using the camera, I am very pleased with the camera. The 3.0" LCD is very sharp, and the colors are very true to life. My wife took a picture of an amazing sunset with red, purple, and orange hues. After taking the picture, she compared it to the actual sunset and the colors were identical. The Image Stabilization (IS) also works very well.
The automatic settings are great for general use, and you have some manual control on some settings. One of the bells and whistles that we like is the ability to shoot black and white except for one color.
Some people have complained of the noise at the higher ISO settings. Yes, there is some noise visible. Considering everything that this camera does, and how well it does it, a little noise is not that big of a deal. If you want reduced noise, don't buy a point and shoot but a DSLR instead.
I also bought my wife the Transcend 16 GB SDHC Class 6 Flash Memory Card TS16GSDHC6. I can't even fathom filling it up. We can take up to 189 minutes of video and several thousand pictures at the highest resolution.
Very nice camera [Robert O'Leary]
I was a bit concerned about photo quality after reading some reviews here, but decided to test it myself, and I must say it is a very nice camera. I like the quality of the pictures so far. I was looking for a three inch screen, so the choices in Canon are somewhat limited. Very nice camera.
Great Camera [Renju]
Great product. Simple point and shoot. Large LCD makes reviewing images easier to see. I was worried about battery life since the only way to take a pic was through the LCD (no viewfinder). But battery life is good. I've taken about 200+ images and still havent recharged. Only gripe I have... i miss having a viewfinder. Havent tested the LCD in direct sunlight yet....
Preliminary [Mr. Wayne R. Juntunen]
So far the camera has performed well. Disappointed that the memory chip is so small--allows only 10 pics. Still learning its functions and capabilities.
Good point and shoot [Jaronimo]
I just got this camera and have been playing around with it for about a week. I formerly had an Olympus and loved it, but everyone who I knew who had a Powershot loved them, so I thought Id's give it a shot. The LCD is crystal clear and I like the dial. It is fairly easy to get the hang of. I do recommend reading the manual, though because there are a lot of things this camera can do...I have a tendency of putting my camera in Auto and leaving it there, so please read the book! I love the Color Accent feature where you can single out one color in the frame and make the rest of the shot black and white. I like that you can shoot in black and white and also sepia, or focus on a color and make it vivid. I haven't gotten the hang of the other features, for example foliage. The pictures always seems to come up blurry for me when I shoot in the different modes. I don't know if I am doing something wrong, but I have read the manual and have followed the instructions with these specific features and if you don't hold your hand COMPLETELY still you'll get a blurry shot...you get a better shot if you just shoot in AUTO. I will continue to play around with all the features and try and master them, but in the meantime I really like this camera and would recommend it to anyone that asks. shelly
Amazing for Price [GnarlytotheMax]
This is really my first real digital camera, and i love it. It took me a while to learn the controls and how to use the clicker wheel or whatever, but after that I had it on lock. It makes photography easy because of how it has so many automated settings. All you really have to do is take the shot. let the camera do the rest. I think its probably the best camera for the price.
Kudos to Amazon service, Canon QC shaky [T. Nakamura]
Received 1st SD880, there was a distinct clicking sound when zooming in/out. Called Amazon, they sent a replacement right away. Good to know there's still great customer service in America. Also own SD870 (wife took it one day, haven't seen it since...), lens corners and barrel distortion definitely better than SD870. Digic4 fast, lots of cool new features. Video considerably better, files more compact (still cannot zoom optically but that would be a lot to ask for).
As far as all important Image Quality, I can't tell the difference between the two (don't get caught up in the MP hype, above 5-6MPS's, for most people who don't crop a lot, it's all marketing). Overall a great compact p/s with 28mm wide capability.
Good so far [alan fitzby]
I haven't used this camera much yet, but it seems to do what was advertised. The colors are nice, taking pictures inside and outside. Only one picture out of ~100 was blurred (shaky) and I could see this on the screen so I was able to take another. I gave it four stars because, in my opinion, the manual is horrible. Tiny printing on gray recycled paper, I mean really, get it together people. We don't all have perfect eyesight...
Point and Shoot - Pocket Rocket.... [G. Ward]
This camera comes packed with great features and does a decent job in low light. The wide angle lens allows you to get up close to get everyone in a picture which comes in handy for close up shots. The in house red eye reduction software is a pleasure to work with and saves me time when I am touching up photo's. This camera shoots great out door shots and does very well indoors as well, but be aware it does have some issues with a pretty bright flash which can lead to lighting up dust spots in the air which can cause problems. My older 800 series camera was really bad, Canon seems like they improved this but it is still an issue. What they need is a flash intensity setting, which would help. Over all the camera takes great pictures and it takes them fast, so if you have little kids you won't loose those shots when they decide to move. :) I would have given it a 5 if it wasn't for the occasional shot muffed up by the dust orbs....
First Canon [mark Jordan]
This is my first Canon product, i have always had Nikons. Although I am still learning it I am very pleased. I bought a Nikon 710 first and did not like the results and returned it and decided to try the Canon and I have been very happy with it so far. In my opinion I get a little better color out of it than my previous coolpix cameras and i like the delayed shutter for night time photos with low ISO.
Good camera...almost great [April W]
I purchased this camera after trying out 2 other cameras. I liked features on all three of them and wish that I could get all the excellent features in ONE camera. One of my top choosing points is that it has to be fast! I have 2 toddlers and I was missing all the great shots because of my old camera (Olympus)So I went to bust buy and puchased a Nikon coolpix 660. Features that I liked...continous shooting mode. I could take 5 or more pics to capture a neat action such as your child jumping up and down or spinning. Smile detection was a nice feature but wasn't fast enough. Then I tried the fugifilm finepix (i can't remember which model) great zoom, but blurry pictures and this camera took atleast 4 seconds from the time I pushed the button until it actually took the picture (in low to mid lighting) So, it was out! A professional photographer recommended the Canon ELPH for a point and shoot camera. So, I bought this one. So far so good. Fast, good quality pictures, rare blurry pictures, wide angle zoom is nice, a few features I wish it had...is the continous shooting, a bigger zoom. And one nuissance, is that could be just my lack of experience with the camera but when I view pictures it never fills up the entire space of the lcd. All in all, I think this one is a keeper.
Con: Flash bunnies [Nic]
I just received this camera four days ago. I've taken indoor night photos and outdoor day photos.
Four Pros
The camera is quick, and I can whip it out and take a photo without missing a shot
This camera takes really amazing photos at 6 mp (more of that below). And the outdoor photos are amazingly crisp.
Night shots are for the most part correctly exposed (not too dark)
The scene modes are really fun like photo stitch, color accent, and indoor mode.
An idea I had
On Mega Pixels Like many people have been saying 10 mega pixels is a lot of mp for the size of the CCD, so what I decided to do is lower the resolution to 6mp (and put the quality to superfine) to improve photo quality. I think that the quality of the photos I have taken in this fashion look good up to ISO 400. Photos still print very well at 4x7 and well at 8x10 just an idea you might want to play with. Its nice however to have 10 mp, if I wanted to make a poster.
Two Cons
On Flash This camera produces flash spots (I don't know the technical term for this). A flash spot is a small circular white dot in the photo that is not in the original scene. It's caused by the placement of the flash in comparison to the lens. One way to try and get around this is simply take two photos of the same scene and hope one does not have a flash bunny. Supposedly this is a common issue with compacts. This is the main reason I am giving this camera 4 stars instead of 5.
On manual settings You cannot set the shutter speed nor f stop. The only reason this is annoying is because when I take indoor photos at night the camera automatically sets itself to 1/60 shutter speed. Which might be a problem for dancing shots or photos of my friends that really talk with their hands. However, as of yet all the night shots have been clear and correctly exposed.
Almost perfect Canon [Christopher Chung]
This camera rocks, but it does fall short for the title "Perfect Camera". It has all the bells and whistles you expect from a compact digital camera. This new one even has this great timer function with face detection. What's so great about it is that it will start the countdown after it detects a new face in the camera. The wide angle lens is great for group shots, portraits, and the usual stuff with scenery and people. Yet, it only has a 4X optical zoom. This is not enough if you have a wide angle lens. In comparison, a camera with a 36mm equivalent will have a longer zoom even with a 3.7X optical zoom, such as the new SD990IS. Canon Powershot SD990IS 14.7MP Digital Camera with 3.7x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom (Black) Yet, it is good enough for everyday and for that special trip to Rome. But, forget about zooming in on that statue a few blocks away as it will not reach.
Although this camera has tons of features, it does not have enough manual functions for the enthusiasts. The new SD990IS has new manual functions to play with aperture, shutter speed, manual focus, and all the good stuff. I am guessing Canon will not add these manual settings in to the 800 line until later next year. This is too bad as the functions would make pictures come out even better with the ability to adjust settings to perfection.
All in all, this camera is great and would be a good replacement for any older 800 series such as the SD850 or SD870. I highly recommend it as long as you don't need any manual settings. The auto focus, DIGIC 4 processor, and the iSAPS will give you enough automatic settings adjustment to take quality pictures in a blink of an eye.
PROS: 10MP 3" LCD DIGIC 4 28mm equivalent wide angle lens more functions than SD870
CONS: Only 4X optical zoom (typical for compacts) Skimpy manual settings (typical for compacts) Ugly 3 position slide switch on top of camera (why?)
Not as good as older models [M. Heckman]
This is a nice point and shoot but is not as friendly to use as my old canon sd700. The lens is not as quick as the older model and the focus system takes to long in deciding when it is time to take the picture. This can make action shots very difficult to take. I'm going back and am going to look for the older model which was much more efficient and better constructed.
Nice camera, poor downloading software [R. Votaw]
I've had this camera for three months now. I happy with the picture quality and operation of the camera. But the Canon sofware used to download images to your computer is poor - it is slow and non-intuitive compared to the similar Nikon and Sony software that I have used. Video files in particular are slow to download and view. I have lowered the megapixel setting on the camera to medium (around 6-8 megapixels), thinking that this might improve the performance of the software, but it didn't. If you download a lot of images, you might want to consider another brand.
i like canon and sd 880is is good one [Si W. Zhang]
I just got this camera 1 month ago! i used it for my first travel is arizona! it's good camera to take view!also me! anyway i like it!
Pretty Good! Not Excellent [Cockypops]
For the pixel peeper set and those serious about image quality:
The image quality of SD880IS fell a little short of my expectations. My last camera was a Canon S70 (7MP) which is now quite old, but it still produces better per-pixel sharpness, except wide open in the corners, than the SD880IS. Some limitations of the SD880IS for those serious about image quality are
1) The DIGIC IV chip will perform noise reduction at all times, even in bright daylight at ISO 80, reducing detail in areas of low contrast; you can't turn it off.
2) No manual modes means living with sub-optimal aperture selection, further reducing sharpness.
3) The auto exposure is much more likely to clip highlights in contrasty settings than on the S70; be ready to use exposure compensation of -1/3 to -1 to avoid blown highlights.
4) Whether it's optics or DIGIC processing I'm not sure (it's not shutter speed), but I frequently have image areas that are smudgy when viewed at 100%, effectively reducing the amount of information in the 10MP file to something similar to a sharp 6MP file.
5) The movie mode shows very visible vertical streaking at each specular highlight, not just on the display while filming (not unusual), but on the stored file as well. Neither the S70 or G9 have this problem.
With 4 years separating the S70 and SD880IS, I was expecting a real noticeable improvement in image quality. If it's there, it's not very noticeable. That said if you never print > 8x10" you'll probably not notice these issues.
In all other respects, however, the camera performs nicely and shows the progress expected of the intervening years. Speed of operation is good, display very visible in daylight and image stabilization allows one to handhold very slow shutter speeds. Barrel distortion is noticeably lower and CA and purple fringing are better controlled. Flash power is good but recycle times are slow, as is the continuous shooting rate.
Given the information available at the time of purchase, it seemed this camera was clearly a good choice (dpreview, NYTimes). Furthermore, it satisfied specific constraints of the person I was giving it to: small size, large and easily visible screen, wide angle lens.
BEWARE of video problems [John 13000]
I have bought cannon powershots for years and they have always taken video in .AVI format. BEWARE This camera model does not.
For some unknown reason this 880IS camera takes video in .MOV format which most of my software does not recognize.
I was not aware and did not discover this until I tried to play my video in my progams. I got errors that told me to download .MOV drivers. ( this is not easy as they are not consistant and I stil cannot look at my videos on my favorite platform.
I have had the camera for 3 months. I would have bought another cannon powershot model if I had known this. (CANNON DOES MAKE GREAT CAMERAS)
not as impressed as i thought i would be [J. eugenio]
i got this camera cause i thought it was a sweet deal (best price ive seen AND it came with a free 4gb sdhc card), so, what the heck, i bought it! for what it is, its okay. ive owned 4 canon digital cameras. this is the latest one. the functions i wanna get to-- take a lot moe steps and manuvering through the menu; which i dont have time for when it comes to 'time sensative' shots. this lessens its funtionality and is why im not so happy with giving it the full 5 stars.
for example, when im drunk, and i dont want a color shot with flash (as to not show my drunken redness!!) with previous models, all i had to do was switch the picture set mode to manual by moving it to the left (and i conveniently had manual set to black and white) with flash, and within 2 seconds i can have a fabulous picture. now it takes 5 times as long and a lot of button pushing to get the camera to shoot to black in white "in a flash".
other than that, it does the job.
Not good camera for a non-camera person [Todd]
Let me start by saying that I'm not a camera guy - being a great photographer would be really cool, but that's not me. I take pictures because I want to see the things in my life, not to create art. I like to have some control over a few features (a mode setting, shutter speed, flash, zoom) but I'm pretty much a pick-it-up, point and shoot guy. I actually read the manual for this camera (front to back!) and I owned an earlier model Canon PowerShot from a couple years ago. All that goes to say that your experience with this camera might be different than mine if you're different than me, if you know more about cameras or if you have the time to research the issues (I note that many of the very favorable reviews of this camera come from people who seem to know a lot about cameras).
My main beef with this camera is that the pictures are very fuzzy and blurry. I've tried all the pre-set modes (it has a bunch, many more than my old Canon - Fireworks setting, Aquarium setting, Snow setting...) and they all seem to involve fairly long shutter times, so the pictures tend to range from slightly blurry or hazy to downright fuzzy - if the subject moves at all, or if you are not completely steady, the picture is compromised, regardless of the mode you use. This problem is much worse if you turn off the flash, which I do quite a bit because the camera autoflashes even if the lighting is ok but not great and, if you're within 5 or 6 feet of the subject, the flash will completely bleach out the picture (faces are just bright white blobs). The camera seems to automatically slow down the shutter speed even more without the flash on, so the problem of blur becomes worse. I think this would proably be ok if you tend to take "staged" pictures of things that don't move much (adults, landscapes, etc) from places where you can have a good steady hand and time to concentrate on being still, but I take pictures of my kids, and I usually only have a split second to catch them and no time to concentrate on steadying the camera. This camera is just not good at that.
For the non-photographer, the manual setting menus are virtually incomprehensible - I tried to use them to get past this problem and haven't figured them out at all.
I give this camera 3 stars because I assume there must be a way to solve this problem if I just knew more about the camera or spent more time researching it. My wife, who's about the same level of sophistication as me with cameras, detests this camera and is about to buy a different camera even though we've only had this one for a month and a half. All in all, I would not buy this camera again - I'm sure it's great for some things, but it just wasn't meant for someone like me.
UPDATE: I recently tried to print pictures from this camera of my new daughter, between month 2 and 5. It turns out that the camera has a setting that takes ultra low resolution, thumbnail pictures (like 70kb images). Our camera had inadvertently been put on this setting, and I couldn't print any of the pictures, even on basic 4x6 pictures - the resolution was too low. I suppose that we, at some point, inadvertently changed this setting, though my wife and I don't remember doing it and certainly didn't know what we had done. My point isn't that this setting is inherently bad - with as cheap as memory is, I personally would never use a setting where I knew in advance that the pictures, no matter how good, could never be used for anything other than putting on Facebook, but I suppose some people might. My point is that a camera designed for ordinary users should not allow you to change to this setting without making sure you wanted to do it and understood what you were doing - it should have warnings that clearly spell out that you won't be able to print the pictures.
As I mentioned before, I think this camera is good for a camera person, the people who like to spend a couple of quiet evenings bonding with their camera, studying the manual, taking a bunch of practice pictures, experimenting and unlocking its mysteries and idiosyncracies. But if you want to take it out of the box, charge the battery, spend 10 minutes on the manual and then take good pictures without issue for the next 2 years, then I'd definitely recommend against buying this camera.
Would get 5 stars if only the noise problem is not so obvious [W. Battalora]
My dissatisfaction with the Canon SD880IS all stem from really missing my old Fujifilm F30. That good old camera has the best lens/CCD of any point-n-shoot that I've ever seen. Even ISO1600 photos were usable. Everything was low noise. But (probably because it's Made in Ch---) the two F30's that I've owned all crashed way before reaching 2 full years of use. Yes, I had liked the camera so much that after the first one died I bought another one to replace it.
Yes, the problem with the SD880 is NOISE NOISE NOISE. Even at very low ISO I can see the noise everywhere on the picture. I tried going for lower pixel count but they are still very visible. If you want to buy this camera, make sure that you've taken a few photos and zoom them out in playback mode. It's only after feeding a photo through Noise Ninja that I finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Noise problem aside, the SD880 is packed with so many neat features. I've set the manual white balance to be trigged by the printer button. All I have to do is to point the camera at the white ceiling, press the printer button, and the camera is white-balanced exactly for that specific lighting.
Face detection works great, and I really like the TV - self-timer - Face detection combo: I hook the camera to the TV, put the self-timer on Face detection mode, press the shutter, and nonchalantly walk to the spot of my choice before turning to face the camera. The camera reads my face and multiple shots of me are made.
This camera takes BEAUTIFUL indoor photos -- with a flash, that is. (The Fuji F30 had been able to take all sorts of great indoor photos without flash.) The Canon engineers have done a great job with post-processing to get such nice even lighting on indoor photos, especially with such a tiny flash.
I take photos with i-Contrast off. In the playback mode, I can apply the i-Contrast as I choose. And speaking of i-Contrast, I find that the SD880 tries too hard to second guess what photos I want, and the photos tend to turn out a bit flat. The photos all improve tremendously when I use Picasa or Photoshop to deepen the shadows. This is especially true with indoor photos.
The video mode is not so useful. There is no optical zoom with video. The camera fakes a video zoom by doing a digital zoom. Of course, if the video is already only 640x480, doing a digital zoom will get you horrendous resolution. So just pretend that there is no video zoom. The microphone on the camera is bad.
The handling of the camera is very good, and it is a beautiful looking gem. And I hope that its being "Made in Japan" will at least buy me more years than my two terrific but unfaithful Fuji F30's. Now if Canon were to come up with a 28mm F2.8 camera that had the same CCD-sensor philosophy and the manual controls as the F30 (fewer Megapixels for superb noise control), I would really PAY for that camera, bad economy or no.
[Correction to my original review]
I gave up on this camera. I had written that indoor photography with flash was very nice. I WAS WRONG. The flash is simply too weak. If the subject is perfectly still, yes, indoor shots with flash is lovely. But last week I photographed some kids at a Thanksgiving dinner party. They weren't even moving that much, but the flash could not freeze their motion. In a normally lit room, with the camera set at hi-ISO (ISO 250) the shutter speed was 1/10 sec with flash. Subject blur occurred. I have never encountered such problem with any of the myriads of point-n-shoot that I've owned in the last 25 years.
The camera is truly beautiful to behold. But at the end of the day, it's decent photos that I want. The lens is too small, pixel density on the CCD is too high, and the flash too weak. No fancy bells and whistles on the electronics can overcome these physical limitations.
GRAINY QUALITY. The SD1000 or SD1100 is a MUCH better buy! [Princess Cheri]
Before owning the SD880 (which I've had the pleasure of testing all day, by the way), I've been an owner of the ever-popular SD1000.
The reason I needed a new camera was because I lost my SD1000 drunk at a party (lol). So after looking this up online, I was like, "WOW COOL GLOWING REVIEWS YAYYYY" -- but I guess because this camera is so new, there aren't enough REAL reviews from users who have had a bad experience with this.
Let me tell you this. The SD1000 delivers crisp, gorgeous images, while the SD880 is SPATTERED with noise and pixels! It's embarassing! I really don't like this camera. I feel like I could've just bought a crappy little fujifilm finepix z100 and had to suffer through the same thing (which I already have, by the way, and that camera SUCKS OMG. The noise is even WORSE on that LOL)!!
I lose a LOT of cameras partying. Haha
10mp on the SD880 vs 7.1 on the SD1000 does not always equal a BETTER camera. In fact, increasing the MP actually INVITES more noise into your pictures, giving it a grainy, rough feel instead of a smooth, pretty image!
I really feel like I've wasted my money. I should have just gone with the SD1100 or the SD1000. *SIGH*
Probably the only thing nice about this camera is the CONTINUOUS focus. Meaning, when you hold down the shutter button halfway, you can still move the camera around and it will continue to adjust its focus for the movement and different objects entering the image. Also, the LCD screen is MUCH larger.
But why does that even MATTER when you're just going to load these up on your computer anyway?? And you can basically just zoom in and blah-blah-blah.
Plus, this camera is MUCH fatter than the SD1100 and SD1000.
ANOTHER downside to this camera is the position of the microphone! WTF?!
Which genius decided to have the microphone directly under your finger when you're hitting the shutter button!? It produces crappy scratchy noises and makes it incredibly inconvenient to shoot. I can just IMAGINE handing this camera to one of my friends during a party without them knowing about this, and having them screw up the ENTIRE movie because of the location of the microphone! GUH!!
Overall, not a fan. I will be returning this bright and early tomorrow.
10 megapixels are not sharp :( [Yuri Borovsky]
This is a great point-and-shoot product (and yes I own one and am happy). Please, allow me to speak up the cons only, since there is already enough praise for it.
It is slightly overpriced for a plastic body camera, but adds value with it's style. ..and the brand. And it is only one with wide angle lens in it's class made by Canon. So not much choice left to opt out. But here are the cons:
In compression with the older models (e.g. with less mega pixels from this product line) the pictures lack sharpness. This is due to noise reduction processing, and is especially evident at ISO speed of 400 and up. In fact my personal testing with a European IXUS 80 (8 mega pixels model or even ancient IXUS 50), shows that IXUS 80 has better sharpness, which allows for greater detail, and even in spite of greater noise (grain). So my personal opinion - SD880 has too much noise reduction that drives the detail out making 8 mega pixels pictures taken with older canon cameras look better. Less noise - less detail - more mega pixels is a waste.
The camera also lacks some controls that older canon power shoot models had. For example - manual setting, a must for an enthusiast like me. (I own an old good Nikon D70 dSLR, but back up my life with this compact companion. So I want more controls over the shooting process, that many other point-and-shoot offer.)
Oh, yes, one thing - the videos shoot with this one ARE GREAT. And it takes one second to switch into video mode with "print" button.
