Canon SD850 IS powershot photos blurred Does anyone have a problem with the Canon SD850 IS powershot photos continually being out of focus and blurred? We have tried every trick we know and the pics are continually blurred. I have had numerous Canon powershot cameras, but this one is just frustrating. Thanks Canon SD850 IS powershot photos blurred Does anyone have a problem with the Canon SD850 IS powershot photos continually being out of focus and blurred? We have tried every trick we know and the... » Read More Canon SD850 IS powershot photos blurred Does anyone have a problem with the Canon SD850 IS powershot photos continually being out of focus and blurred? We have tried every trick we know and the pics are continually blurred. I have had numerous Canon powershot cameras, but this one is just frustrating. Thanks « Show Less
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My Canon SD850 IS worked beautifully for two years, but this summer it started having the same problems with focusing that have been described on this forum. It has become unusable, so now I am sending it to Canon for repair. Based on this forum, I don't have a great deal of confidence that it will be resolved for the long term. The canon customer rep that I spoke with today said there are no service bulletins on Canon's official website regarding this problem, so it is not a design or manufacturing flaw that they are owning up to at this time.
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Hi,I don't have advice- but have the same problem! I'm frustrated that I purchased this camera and now can probably not return it!!! Good luck!! let me know if you find any tricks to get better pictures.
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seems to be an epidemic. same problem no autofocus. if I use the zoom to get in focus then pics come out ok but not good.
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For what it's worth, I'm throwing my hat in the ring here. After 3 years, my Canon SD850IS will not focus correctly.
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Our camera has a same issue. It was bought 3 years back. The problem started when any picture with Zoom came out blurred. Now, all pictures are blurred.
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Has anyone received an official response from Canon on this issue? Specifically, the nature of the issue (hardware/software). I have the same problem. Autofocus outside of the widest zoom setting does not function. The camera lights up focus targets and beeps, but the focus is clearly wrong. The camera is NOT in macro mode.
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This is a common problem with this model, and a design fault to which Canon will not admit. Even if your warranty has long expired, you can get a replacement camera or repair because this camera was 'not of merchantable quality.' I am thinking of mounting a group legal action to make this happen. If you have this problem with this model, drop me an email thewideangleco[at]gmail.com. Don't send any personal details, just a note to say that you have this camera, or had it, with the fault of it not focussing when zoomed. When the legal action is prepared, I will contact you with details. This will cost you nothing at all. This is a common problem with this model, and a design fault to which Canon will not admit. Even if your warranty has long expired, you can get a replacement camera or repair because this camera was 'not of merchantable quality.' I am thinking of mounting a group legal action to make this happen. If you have this problem with this model, drop me an email thewideangleco[at]gmail.com. Don't send any personal details, just a note to say that you have this camera, or had it, with the fault of it not focussing when zoomed. When the legal action is prepared, I will contact you with details. This... » Read More This is a common problem with this model, and a design fault to which Canon will not admit. Even if your warranty has long expired, you can get a replacement camera or repair because this camera was 'not of merchantable quality.' I am thinking of mounting a group legal action to make this happen. If you have this problem with this model, drop me an email thewideangleco[at]gmail.com. Don't send any personal details, just a note to say that you have this camera, or had it, with the fault of it not focussing when zoomed. When the legal action is prepared, I will contact you with details. This will cost you nothing at all. « Show Less
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Fuji has inconsistent quality control, which I found when I purchased the F10. The first camera took VERY blurry photos, the second 1/3 and the third maybe 1/5 (in default settings). Don't doubt yourself and your picture snapping skills. If you've read the manual and you are still having problems I would recommend an exchange.
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Hello,The SD850 is the upgrade of the SD700 hence the 35-140mm. While, the SD870 is the upgrade of the SD800 both have 28-105mm. See the SD850 review here for more details: http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_sd850-review/index.shtml
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Thanks but what I'd like to understand is how it can be working perfectly one day, shut off while not in use, then the next time I turn it on, the image on the LCD screen is blurred, I haven't even pressed the shutter release yet, (and wouldn't due to the blurred and dark image). How can that happen? Why is there a need to adjust ISO settings when they haven't been touched?!
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There is a long wait period between fully depressing the shutter button (this is after focusing with a half press) and capture. By the time the picture is taken the moment is well over. I have a Canon G3 - it does not have a similar issue, however Canon's support is unwilling to acknowledge that there is a problem. Locking the exposure prior to the shot fixes the problem, but then you have to do this for each shot and it means another flash.
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I've had mine for almost a year now. Unlike the previous posters, I haven't had any issues with focus. However, I have recently discovered 3 dead pixels in the CCD each separated pretty far from each other. I shrink most of my pictures for web use so it's not really an issue with me but it's not good when there's more than a couple of dead pixels in your CCD. Otherwise it's been pretty good; I do like it a lot.
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There is a lag between photos. Depends on how strong your batteries are at the time you are taking multiple pictures. Hope this helps.
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My sister and I both had this camera and we had the same problem. I think that once you start having issues with this camera there is no going back. I would just upgrade. We never figured out why the glitch occurred.
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I had a problem with blurry images, too, so finally checked the owners manual (duh!) It mentions that if you press the shutter too hard, you actually cause the blurriness. I have lightened up my touch, and things have improved. I still love this camera.
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I'd be curious to know as well. The 720SW had a fairly slow shutter, and one had to really concentrate to get a non-blurry photo. Unless, you enabled the stabilization, and then the photo got a little grainy... Anybody have feedback on that?
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I have this kind of issue, but with my SX130 in macro mode. At first I thought it was the lighting, but I took an identical picture, identical position, settings, etc. with my Elph 300 HS, and no such problem. The 300 has actually been fantastic for me, images are much sharper and colors more vivid than the 130 even though I set them to identical settings. Thinking of trading the 130 in for either the Elph 500 or the SX230 - I want a P&S (want something more portable than my DSLR) with shutter and aperture controls with same (or better) image quality as the Elph 300 (and less than $300). Now just have to test both of them out first.
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I'm also trying to decide between the SD850 and SD750...I prefer the S850 features, but this camera is so much thicker (1.04" vs 0.77"), and I was looking for a thin camera. The dimensions are on Canon's website...have you physically seen the two cameras and can you confirm the difference in thickness? I was curious that you did not mention...perhaps it's not as different as I think?
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Has not been a problem at all. I have not missed any shots due to camera lag. Still more than pleased with everything about this camera.
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Hello, The SD850 is the upgrade of the SD700 hence the 35-140mm. While, the SD870 is the upgrade of the SD800 both have 28-105mm. See the SD850 review here for more details: http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/canon/powershot_sd850-review/index.shtml
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I'm referring you to this link, it states that the battery life on the SD850 runs down quickly if you leave the LCD on...but isn't a problem with it off. Not sure about the SD800.Here's the link I found:http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Customer-reviews-for-Canon-PowerShot-SD-850-IS-Digital-Camera-Silver/sem/rpsm/oid/180591/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.doGood luck!Sheri
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I have a Canon, and didn't have a problem. Maybe try googling your problem, someone probably has a solution already out there.
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Although I've read about it, I've never had the problem with my camera. There is a firmware update from Kodak to solve the problem. This is the link: http://support.en.kodak.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/17507/kw/m580/selected/true