Canon SD850 IS Digital Camera – Still a Solid Choice

July 31, 2009

The SD850 IS is one of the newer digital cameras being offered by Canon today. It features a Canon Zoom lens with a 4 times optical zoom, integrated image stabilization and has an aperture of 2.8-5.5. it is also said to combine several of the elements that are found in the classic Digital Elph line of lenses in the company's earlier designed lenses. This new feature is then coupled with the new line of processors called Digic III image processing devices and the result is said to be cleaner and sharper pictures even in lowlight conditions.

The skin of the camera is textured metal which gives the hands ample grip. Underneath this exterior is an 8 MP CCD sensor capable of capturing a fairly usable photo even when printed on a legal size pad of photo paper. Helping out in the internal processing of the image is the new Digic III image processor, which is said to be an ample improvement from the past Digic processors.

The lens of the camera is flat inside its body until it is turned on, in which case the lens folds out telescopically in three segments. Though the zooming capability of the lens is till limited to 4 times of magnification as opposed to the common 5 times, it still holds its own in the market in this price range.

The clear view LCD, which has been improved to a 23 kilo pixel resolution from the old 17 kilo pixel model, is of the 2.5 inch variety which is the most common nowadays in a lot of digital cameras. The LCD is slightly to the left of the back of the body to make way for the nine function buttons which control the shooting modes such as night mode, portrait, anti blur, image stabilization, fireworks mode and the all new Aquarium mode.

Face detection and a quick auto focus mode have also been improved in this new line. It is further improved with a high ISO setting of up to 1600 which is said to be still a low pixel noise, the banding and dusty like appearance of pictures when there is very little light in the photo.

This digital camera is also able to capture movies in its movie mode as well as stills in up to 2.1 frames per second. The movie recording of this camera is up to one hour in a standard 4 gigabyte SD card but it can be prolonged by setting the movie into a time lapse mode of .5 per second. In effect, this will allow you to shoot a movie even in low light at a lower 15 frame per second rather than the normal 30 frames per second.

All Canon digital camera repair, if needed, should only be made at a specialized digital camera repair center online or at specialty shops and stores. Canon does offer factory repair but most often they are the most expensive option available. Always make sure to compare pricing between shops before you have your camera repaired so that you know you are getting a good deal.

All in all, the Canon SD850 IS continues to be a very popular camera with people looking for a point and shoot camera they can carry with them anywhere. With its easy to use features and great quality photos I do recommend keeping the SD850 IS on your list of possibilities if you are currently shopping for a camera.

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