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It may be the slimmest Digital ELPH Canon has ever created, but the impact couldn t be bigger. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH captivates the senses with bold saturated colors and a daringly original design that matches the intensity of Canon s most innovative camera technology. Even when picture-taking conditions seem pretty unforgiving, you ve got Canon on your side. So the shots you used to miss are the images you ll now be sharing, and the movies you never took before will be HD unforgettable. Includes: PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH Body Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-4L Battery Charger CB-2LV Wrist Strap WS-DC7 Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU AV Cable AVC-DC400

Amazon Sales Rank: #504 in Camera & Photo Color: Black Brand: Canon Model: SD780IS Black Dimensions: 2.10" h x .70" w x 3.40" l, .26 pounds Display size: 2.5 12.1-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints 3x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output 2.5-inch widescreen PureColor LCD II screen; Face Detection Compatible with SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus (not included)

It may be the slimmest Digital ELPH Canon has ever created, but the impact couldn’t be bigger. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH captivates the senses with bold saturated colors and a daringly original design that matches the intensity of Canon’s most innovative camera technology. Even when picture-taking conditions seem pretty unforgiving, you’ve got Canon on your side. So the shots you used to miss are the images you’ll now be sharing, and the movies you never took before will be HD unforgettable. PowerShot SD780 IS Highlights 12.1-megapixel resolution, 3x optical zoom lens with Optical Image Stabilizer Canon’s commitment to innovation defines the excitement of the PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH. 12.1-megapixel resolution is more than a number, it’s your cutting-edge link to the outstanding clarity and quality you’ve always wanted in your images. Think bold and big, because razor-sharp oversized prints are a breeze. Get the picture? It’s absolutely brilliant. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH has a 3x optical zoom lens that makes it easy to get the inspiring, emotive close-ups that will make your images lasting keepsakes. This magnificent lens gives you the power to shoot distant subjects with razor-sharp precision and stunning lifelike color. So you can brilliantly capture a closer shot of a landscape, or a child’s big smile. The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH is equipped with Canon’s acclaimed Optical Image Stabilizer Technology that automatically detects and corrects camera shake--one of the leading causes of fuzzy or blurred shots. Even when zoomed in, you can get the steady, crisp, brilliant images you’ll be proud to shoot and share. And Canon’s Optical Image Stabilizer Technology is so convenient to use. It functions perfectly with or without a flash. HD movie shooting capability plus HDMI output The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH lets you record video in beautiful high definition (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD movies (and still photos) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition monitor. You’ll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 still images at once. Smart AUTO intelligently selects the proper settings Just set the Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH to Smart AUTO and you’re ready for maximum enjoyment from your picture taking every time. It’s a relaxing and satisfying way to shoot because you can completely concentrate on your subject knowing that the camera has the technical details covered. Advanced Canon technology intelligently analyzes your situation and shooting conditions. Then it automatically selects an appropriate setting from 18 specially defined settings. So whether you’re photographing flowers, a captivating sunset, or your friends at the park, you can be confident that you’re getting dramatic, memorable images. Shooting Modes Advanced presets for the best possible photos under certain conditions. With 20 Shooting Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way. 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II and wide viewing angle The PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH gives you a large 2.5-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, anti-reflective 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. A World of Advantages with Canon’s Technology The DIGIC 4 image processor has evolved Face Detection Technology that tracks the faces of moving subjects and lets the shooter enter the frame seamlessly with the Face Detection Self-Timer. DIGIC 4 Image Processor Canon’s most advanced image processor, DIGIC 4, delivers evolved Face Detection Technology that keeps every face in every photo looking its very best. The technology finds and tracks the faces of moving subjects until you’re ready to shoot, then delivers perfect focus. In addition, exposure, flash and white balance are compensated, so that faces exhibit natural skin tones and backgrounds are properly exposed. 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 Face Detection Self-Timer automatically detects an increase in the number of faces and makes the appropriate adjustments. For instance, to include the photographer’s face in a group shot, there’s no need to rush in. Just put the camera on a stand or tripod, specify Face Detection Self-Timer, and the camera will wait for the photographer’s face to get on-camera before it takes the shot. Motion Detection tracks moving subjects in a much larger range, and the 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. Intelligent Contrast Correction DIGIC 4 also makes possible the 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 SD780 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) Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken. 2) The PowerShot SD780 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 PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH features an ISO 1600 setting that reduces the effects of camera shake and sharpens subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting flexibility. ISO can be expanded to 3200 when you select ISO 3200 Special Scene mode. What's in the Box PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH body Lithium-ion battery pack (NB-4L) Battery charger (CB-2LV) Wrist strap (WS-DC7) Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM USB interface cable (IFC-400PCU) AV cable (AVC-DC400)

The best customer response in 1069 of 1089 people found the following review helpful. A real pocket camera with HD video U. Wilkins has just bought this gun for fun, today at Best Buy. I have played with it for most of the night. My previous SD300 is still working like a champ, but I have been considering a camcorder for a while ... After peering over the counter a camcorder that came to the table for point and shoot ... what originally attracted me to the SD780IS was his appearance on the stand. The sleek matte-black body is very pleasing to the eye ... then looked at the specifications. and realized that records video in HD! (1280x720) then all other attributes made me realize that it was time to update my "anywhere, anytime" by the camera. I started to review some of the other Canon SD cameras. The SD960 has become the second candidate ... Glass has a bit more (4x) zoom lens, is the SD780 (3x) zoom lens. The SD960 has an attractive f2.8 The SD780 has 8 apeture F32. The screen of the SD960 is ideal for capturing HD video because it has a 16:9 aspect ratio LCD panel. (A little 'good for the instantaneous display of the camera) The thought went with the SD780 for these reasons: 1. HD video capability is impressive and comparable to the SD960. It has HDMI. The traditional 4:3 screen does not bother me, because the video is finally going to be viewed on an HDTV. (There will be a bar on the top and bottom with LCD read-SD780 is 4:09). 2.The low 3x zoom is not a big problem that this camera is for shooting in general (except w / freinds, bars, afternoon accident at the beach, cycling, etc.) and with this camera easliy fit in my jeans pocket or Camelbak, portability is what gives me the opportunity to document these moments that would otherwise be lost. The SD960 is slightly larger (but still small). I also shoot with a Canon 40D, together with optical L, but the weight and bulkiness is not suitable for shooting situations (such mentined above) 3 The user interface on the SD780IS is that most (if not all?) Than SD cameras. While there is little control in the way of shooting settings, function keys, such as flash override, AE lock, AF lock and exposure compensation are present on the camera body. The SD960IS has two buttons and a jog wheel that allows swimming in the menu. I am sure that the new interface of 960 is intuitive, but I liked because of its similarity to my old SD300 780th I am very pleased with the results produced so far with SD780IS. HD video is excellent, but you should know that after recording only the digital zoom. Cabilities low light and sound in video mode is excellent. I took stills looks good. Even the budget-minded who are upgrading from older digital point-and-shoots, a Class 4 would be at least 4 GB or 8 GB SDHC card is also suitable for the demanding memory of the 121 million pixel high-definition video. Even the most old card reader will not handle SDHC cards, so you might have to buy a new card reader as well. I have to mention it again ... The small size of the Canon SD780IS is overwhelming ... and functionality actually reflects its beauty. 430 of 439 people found the following review helpful. Revolutionary! Beautiful and powerful, by W. Chan OVERVIEW Canon SD780IS is the perfect travel companion / everyday camera. It weighs just over 4 ounces. The size of the camera is amazing. It's smaller than my iPhone 3G and my wallet. I love the new 720p HD video recording feature on the 2009 Canon P + S line. The image stabilization for video / stills picture is a winner. The clips are sharper and clearer than clips from the Creative Vado Flip Video Mino HD and HD. Playback on PCs for playing video without jagged images on your computer, you must have at least a Core 2 Duo 166 GHz or faster processor for Windows (Vista / XP SP2/XP SP 3) or Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster processor Mac OS X (v10.4-v10.5) memory cards.