Name: fengdefied
Location:
Date: 2007-06-14
Customer Rating: -
Summary: An Impressive Compact Snapshooter
Comment: I purchased the SD750 as a gift for a friend based on all the reviews I have seen online. I have used many Canon cameras in the past, from my first A20, to an S80, to a S3 IS, and finally to a Rebel XT.
The main reason I chose the SD750 is the 3 inch LCD. I originally saw the sd630 at a party and I was impressed by the size of the 3 inch LCD screen. I decided then that if I ever get another snapshot camera, it had to have a 3 inch LCD. It just makes framing and playback so much more pleasant.
When actually using the LCD viewfinder, I found the realtime "viewfinder" image somewhat course. My guess is that they had to lower the image quality to get a decent frame rate on the viewfinder. HOWEVER, the lower image quality is only found in viewfinder mode, the actual image in playbacks or reviewing movies/images on the 3inch LCD is far more crisp.
Initially there was a bit of confusion over the sd750 and the sd1000, afterall the higher number of sd1000 should be a better camera right? Well, not so in this case... the sd1000 just has a slightly smaller body and smaller lcd, internals are for the most part, the same.
Images taken by this camera are excellent for a compact camera. I shot in indoor lighting with and without flash, images are excellent. Word of warning though, since this is a snapshooter, 8 times out of 10 this camera WILL be flashing your subjects in indoor environments. If you turn off the flash and find a stable base to take pictures, this camera can take some very nice flashless images. The white balance in indoor light can be off a little bit at times, but it is not so much as to ruin the picture. In fact, I got some interesting light effect from it.
I found that the camera interface is slightly less intuitive than previous models that I have used. Buttons tend to have multiple functions, I had to take a quick look at the manual to find some functions. But once I knew where they were it was quite easy to change settings.
I also prefer the squarer body over the more rounded body of other sd models like the SD900. I am always afraid that the sd900 body will just slip out of my fingers. The sd750 however is a little more secure to grip due to its flat sides.
Name: D. Younker
Location: California
Date: 2007-04-08
Customer Rating: -
Summary: Great Little Camera
Comment: I have had a much larger camera for years but was introduced to the Canon SD630 by a friend. I fell in love with it instantly and began looking for one. During my search, I discovered that the SD750 was about to be released. So I waited. I just got it less than 24 hours ago and I am not disappointed! The 3 inch LCD is GREAT! It works well even on a sunny day. I have to admit that getting my fingerprints all over it regularly is driving me crazy but it cleans up easily with a lense cleaning cloth. The camera takes dynamite pictures and I love the macro mode. The camera is fast too, much faster than my old four year old model. It starts up fast, shoots fast, and stores fast. I shot some pictures at dusk last night and found that the camera does well in low light as well.
One thing that worries me is the little flap that covers the USB connector. Maybe it's just me, but I feel like I am going to break it. Instead of using the USB cable, I will go buy a memory card reader to download the pictures.
Other than that little detail, I love the camera so far. I found the menus to be reasonably intuitive, which I like. I don't care for reading the manual (who does?) and most functions will be easy to remember even if I only use them once in a while.
This is going to be a great little camera for me!
Name: Richard Kennedy
Location: Madison, AL
Date: 2007-05-29
Customer Rating: -
Summary: The Perfect Compact Camera
Comment: I had considered getting a digital SLR camera instead, but the Elph's tiny size make it more ideal for parties, which is when I take most of my pictures. This is probably the best camera of its kind I have ever owned. It is everything that I would expect from Canon and more. It takes GREAT pictures! I also especially like the nice 3.0" LCD screen. It includes technology that is supposed to base the focus using facial recognition software. I was a little skeptical as to how well this would work, but I am very pleased indeed! The lens extends quickly when it is turned on, it zooms in and out quickly, and the lens retracts quickly when it is turned off. I would recommend this camera to anyone.
Name: R. ARANT
Location: Lanesville, Indiana USA
Date: 2007-06-09
Customer Rating: -
Summary: Perfection
Comment: Where it goes from here, I can't imagine. The design and feel are beyond anything I could have hoped for. The screen is superb. Menus and controls are intuitive. Works fine with every SD card I've tried including 4 Gig SDHC. The PAL & NTSC TV slide feature is great. Cheap generic extra batteries easy to find. Finally a camera that you can carry with you constantly. Maybe the only negative is that you will forget you have it with you. Perhaps you could throw it in the wash with your trousers? That worries me.
One caution. This beautiful camera is so light and so small that it is very easily dropped since you forget you are holding it. Do use the handstrap! I dropped mine the very first day, and my heart sank as I watched it fly across a marble floor. It emerged totally undamaged, but I learned my lesson.
After buying two leather cases, both of which ended up seeming too big, I found a very nice and cheap "Travel Blue" brand IPOD type case made of that "wet suit" material. It works better than anything else I've seen for belt carry, reducing the carry envelope down to the smallest possible size.
Name: R. Lau
Location: California
Date: 2007-04-16
Customer Rating: -
Summary: Beautiful picture producer
Comment: I previously owned a SD500, and have been looking for better features such as larger screen, wider zoon, higer ISO speed, etc. And found SD750, I own it now. Wow, it is very nice design of the body, slimmer than SD500. Huge 3" LCD screen, color display on screen is near original(Not just my feel, also few other friends said so). Use the dial technology similiar to the iPod's dial to switch the shoot modes, but you may take some time to get used to it. 3x optical 35-105mm zoom is better than SD500, but I wish it can go wider to 28mm like SD800 IS. SD750 has DIGIC III processor. Can use SDHC card but I hear it may cause bottleneck, so I continue using the 2GB highspeed to hold over 600 pics in highest setting. Movie shooting is great even inside the restaurant at night time. It can also record your voice to each picture. Battary life is not as good as SD500. But it still takes about 150 pictures in a full charge. Recommend to have a backup when you go traveling. No complaint for the 3" LCD. Oh, one good feature in this camera is it has an easy button to review the pictures, press the shutter to return to shooting mode. This is way better than SD500. It's one of the best so far. Highly recommend if you are looking for a compact, easy-use camera that take quality pictures. Good luck.
Added: This is just on my own preference, I have the silver version. I like this version better than the black version, unless Canon makes the whole camera body black. Another feature I use on this camera is: I can set the folder to be created on daily base, instead of seeing the picture's property for the picture day, it groups all pictures took at the same day to one folder.
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