Canon - PowerShot 10.0-Megapixel Digital ELPH Camera - Silver

I spent 3 weeks looking at different camera to replace my Olympus digital SLR that I've had for over 3 years. With my job and now all my volunteer work, I find myself needing something powerful, but compact and easy to run around with. I finally settled on the Canon SD 790 IS. My boyfriend had a similar version that he took to Japan with him and I absolutely loved it, so I knew getting a Canon was the right thing to do. This camera is great right out of the box. I was so excited I put the battery in the charger right away. I couldn't wait to use it. The charger is very easy to use, doesn't take up a lot of space on my power bar, and finished charging the battery fully in about 2 hours. I'd say the best feature of this camera is the back.. all the function keys are beautiful and streamlined for very easy use. I did not once have to go to the manual to find out how to do something. (I did however read it to find some of the "hidden" gems). The 3 inch screen shows your pictures in perfect clarity and when you load them to you computer - it's exactly the same, no real quality difference. All the functions are also great - from indoor, to Kids and Pets (I'll use this a lot!) If you're an on the go person who needs a hardcore camera to take great photos of your memories, this camera would definitely be it. I know I will continue to buy Canon products. :)

I took a chance on this camera. I have owned several Canon products, and I needed a compact camera that I could take on a long trip. I wanted something small that would allow me to point and shoot without spending much time on the settings. I didn't have time to do a lot of comparison shopping, but I had read a review recently of the SD series and remembered the 790 as a stand-out, so when I saw it in the local Best Buy on sale, I took a chance. It paid off. I knew I wouldn't have time to fiddle with ISO and white balance and everything else, so I needed a camera that could figure that out for itself and get it right. The sd790 got it right 99 out 100 times. I never took blurry pictures, except for the occasional one in low light, but that was only because I couldn't hold the camera steady enough. I like manual controls. Although you won't get the same level of control you get with an SLR, this camera provides more than enough control for the average user. I was concerned about battery life, so I bought an extra battery. This is one of the things that I had trouble finding in a review prior to purchase, so I want to make this one clear: Over the course of 4 days, I took over 1500 pictures on one charge. Over the next 6 days, I took another 1500 pictures on the second battery. This wasn't just one exceptional battery - the 2nd battery had the same life. I'm one who likes to shop around for the best price. In this case, I just went to the Best Buy store. I figured I paid way too much on an "impulse" buy, but checking the web when I got home and again several weeks after the purchase, BB's price was nearly the lowest (the absolute lowest price is always some place you've never heard or a refurb - stay away). While others on this trip experienced malfunctions with their cameras (we took a lot of pictures and moved a lot, so the cameras really got a workout), I had no problems. The camera worked beautifully every time I turned it on. We changed altitude, we changed climates, we changed humidity, and we put our cameras through some bumpy and rough rides, but the 790 never even hinted that it was anything less than perfect. Bottom line - for under $500, there is no better camera. And this one is WAY under $500.

pretty good camera over all if your looking for a camera that is pretty easy, this is your camera, if your looking for a camera that takes really nice picture AND video this is your camera. no matter who you are this is your camera!!!! the picture i am using sucks but remember i am in a car moving so yeah the picture was taking with this canon, i have hundres of pictures but this was the best that was under 2 mb.

I never write camera reviews- not my thing- but the great results from this camera has made me want to spread the news! I did alot of research on different cameras in this price range before choosing this one. It was a toss up between this one and an Olympus underwater camera but I realized the underwater cameras don't have the same image clarity as this one. Don't get hung up on camera looks and underwater features you will probably never use, this camera has what you really need. After its many good reviews and overall quality it has not failed to suffice my every need without giving me any problem whatsoever. VERY HAPPY. Recommend to casual user and traveller alike. My friend travelled to Mexico with it and it did an exceptional job. Canon cameras get the best reviews for a reason- make the right choice!

I have only had this camera for about a month, but so far it is great. The picture quality is really good, the start up speed is quick, the functions are plentiful. I did a lot of research and found this camera to be the best for the price point. I finally went to the store, picked up each camera in its class, (and a few that were "better",) turned them on and instantly took a picture, The same object, same setting, etc. This camera performed the best out of about 10+ cameras. I have used the camera for quite a few occasions this last month, I have used the review option countless times, and just today I had to finally charge the battery for the first time. It is a great camera!

all to gether awesome cameran. I did alot of reseach for this camera and loved it the firsttime it took a picture.

I did a lot of research before purchasing this camera. I have been disappointed and frustrated by the last three or four digital cameras I purchased, and got a little wiser this time. I mostly use my cameras for vacations and snapshots, nothing earthshattering, but I have, in the past, had a lot of trouble with blurry, vague, dark pictures, except with my very large digital Kodak, which is too big to take on an upcoming trip. I purchased a 4G highspeed sd card and an extra battery and leather case along with this camera. When I received it, I charged it, actually read the manual, then started taking lots of photos, and I am having a great time with it. Maybe this will turn me into a half way decent photographer. My initial battery charge is lasting a very long time, (two weeks +, and it is still fully charged) and the pictures are the best I have ever taken. I am blown away by all the things this camera will do, and how easy it is to figure out, all in a small but sturdy package. Most of all, I am super happy with the quality of the photos, and cannot recommend this camera highly enough. I was a little concerned initially at the lack of an optical view finder, but the screen is excellent, and its brightness level is adjustable. The camera turns on and is ready to use almost instantly, and focusses quickly. Pictures turn out sharp and clear, even with the flash, the zoom works easily with a very accessible button, and there is absolutely no red eye. I cannot give you a very technical review, I am just a regular casual user. I am very impressed, having fun, and cannot recommend this camera highly enough, it exceeds all my expectations.

I've had several Canon cameras and loved all of them. I bought this one to upgrade to higher megapixels and have a smaller camera that would easily fit in my pocket or purse. This has been a fabulous camera for easily taking vacation photos, hundreds of beautiful family photos and kids pictures, and short videos at kids events. It is extremely sturdy and I have thrown it in my purse, suitcases, various kids' backpacks and it has held up terrifically. I love that many Canon features are the same from camera to camera and easy to use so I don't have to re-figure things out to start using a new camera. The size of this camera is worth every cent to us because I am more likely to want to take the camera with me. I don't have to worry about carrying it along because it fits in a pocket easily. At the same time, it's small size does not make it seem fragile. It's very user friendly so I can take photos and email them simply in minutes when I get home. It's also simple to understand the various features, and there are not too many of them to make it difficult to learn to use them. Since it is so easy to use, I am also more likely to print out my pictures and upload them to photo processing sites. The quality of the pictures I've taken with this camera are great. I have been using it to photograph my children in all their many activities and have always been happy with the result. It's very simple to delete unwanted photos too. I bought a Nikon coolpix point and shoot for my daughter and it cannot compare to this camera in my opinion in the quality of the photos or user friendliness. I also bought two Sony point and shoot cameras for my parents and they are not nearly as easy to use. The video feature is great for taking short videos when you don't want to take a separate video camera with you. The only negative is that it has a small zoom but that is perhaps the tradeoff for the small convenient size. And, although it's quick from taking one picture to the next, sometimes action shots can be blurry. I am looking into buying the Canon Powershot for better zoom features and quicker photos now that my children are into sports, but I will still be glad to have this little wonderful camera to take along for convience sake.