PowerShot SD900 Vs 800 IS: Is the image stabilizer on the 800 worth not going wtih the 900.
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Robert, For taking photos on a moving boat, go with the SD800 IS. Depending on the photo, you might have to "track" the image to get a shot (such as a photo of something on the shore taken from a moving boat). The image stabilizer will probably make a big difference for you.
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I think I remembered reading somewhere that the 800 does not have a manual mode; vs. the 700 does and the 800 does not have many different shooting scenes, while the 700 does.Also, how is the construction on the 700? I thought I remembered reading that the 800 seemed a little un-durable? True??
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It depends on whether you want the extra range at the wide-angle end and whether you want an optical viewfinder. The reviews tend to rate the picture quality from the two cameras highly.dpreview has reviewed the 870. He likes it a lot better than the 800, which has the same wide-angle lens (at least the same range) as the 870. Perhaps he had an inferior sample, but the 800 produced
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I would get the SD880. Mainly because it has a faster and wider lens. You can capture more of the scene in your pictures, and under lower light conditions. Also, the Digic IV processor has some neat features. The SD880 has a slightly lower zoom than the SD890. But I don't think it's much of an issue, depending on the types of pictures you like to take. Also, the SD880 doesn't have an optical view finder. If that's important to you, then you might want to consider the SD890 instead. Personally, I have never used the view finder in my previous PowerShots. I always use the LCD screen. If the price difference is only $10, why not go for something new instead of something old? Get the SD880. :-)
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I weighed this decision and bought the 780. Now I wish I had bought the sd1300 because the video does not play back well on my computer. Apparently my 1 year-old dell laptop's Intel Core (TM)2Duo CPU @1.5GHz isn't powerful enough? And with just the slightest movement of a subject or background, the pictures are unbelievably blurry. I'm surprised at how different this camera is from my old(er) powershot sd600! If only that camera hadn't dropped and broken, I'd prefer it...
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I have been tossing and turning over this very same dilema. After MUCH research, I have settled on the sd800 for the following reasons: #1- The .28 wide angle lens (great to have indoors and for group shots!!) #2- 7.1mp is PLENTY! Don't get up in the more mp is more trap! It just slows down picture taking, transferring and printing. Unless you are literally making posters, it is impossible to distinguish any difference between 7mp and 8mp. #3- The 2.5" screen looks huge in person, but the 3" (which I thought I wanted) leaves no room for your right thumb. This might sound stupid, but I've held both cameras, and it felt like I had to really work to keep my thumb off of that 3" screen (again, avoid the "more is more" draw). These, along with the price were enough to tip the scale for me. Hope this helps!
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I've also heard that the 870 has better picture stablization. I'm a bit disappointed that the comparison chart on canon.com does not adequately identify the differences in these models. I'm also struggling with which camera to buy.
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That's a great deal. The camara is amazing. It has a big sensor so the photos looks terrific. I lost mine (stolen) so I bough a Canon SD90 (which is an upgrade for that model) otherwise I would still use SD900.
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IS is a nice feature that is helpful in low light. It will allow you to set the ISO lower getting less noise in pics. You will see a difference with less camera shake- blurry pics. If you are not going to fiddle faddle around with the camera the IS will help, not always, but sometimes in certain situations. KenRockwell.com has an article dated Sept 20 that shows a very helpful example of what IS does. He also reviews the SD700. Both cameras are great.
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$300+ price difference between SD1400 and S90 or S95. I'll stick with SD1400 for my usage.
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Umm, the SD800 also uses a DIGIC III chip.So, with IS, it would reduce more blur than the SD 900.Btw, I have an 8MP DSLR, yet I still dont take that many shots at that 8MP, because they are just too big. I dont see the average point and shoot user taking advantage of 10MP that much. IS, yes it would definitely be useful, especially indoors. A lot of my wedding photos taken by friends were ruined due to motion blur.
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Image Stabilization (IS) does NOT help with moving objects... it will ONLY HELP with stationary objects like buildings or a landscape. It will not help take stable pictures of people or kids... in fact, it could lead to blurrier photos of people as the IS algorithm will allow the use of a slower shutter speed... you'll end up with sharp backgrounds and blurry people!! Avoid IS unless you know the consequences. The SD900 should be a great choice.
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So, do you like the 800IS? Does it imprint dates on the front of the photos on all modes (higher resolution images)? Does it take photos that are fuzzy, like some people have mentioned?
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I was also on the fence between these cameras. Tried both out at the local camera shop. I will probably be doing a fair amount of video too, and the Nikon P500 had the worst image stabilization I have ever seen. The FZ100 was rock solid in comparison. I also recently found out that the FZ100 can have filters and telephoto extensions added to the lens. I'm going to wait a few weeks to see if it gets upgraded, but if not the FZ100 seems the way to go. The Nikon felt cheap in comparison.
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The IS feature the only real difference. That can be useful depending on the type of photography you're doing. Since it's a prime and not a telephoto lens I personally have never missed having the image stabilization. I do a lot of macro work and use fast shutter speeds.
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Who knows, I also see a lot of complaints about the newer Powershots. Maybe Canon is cramming too many megapixels in their newer cameras. My cousin owns the SD940is and loves it. I own the SD1100is and I can't complain about the pictures it takes. I would take some of those negative complaints with a grain of salt though. I think as long as you don't expect DSLR quality prints out of a Powershot then you'll be fine. I can't imagine giving a Powershot a 1 star review, maybe if it was dead on arrival or the battery exploded inside the camera. Maybe Canon is resting on its laurels a bit. Do some research before you buy a camera to avoid disappointment.
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Yeah, but if you want to save money just get that olympus 40-150 which could be had for around $100 since you already have built in stabilization