Canon PowerShot SD780 IS
Digital Camera Review
Mar 07, 2009
- By Kaitlyn Chantry
3.9
The PMA trade show gave us a sneak peak at the latest ultra-slim digital camera from Canon, the PowerShot SD780 IS Digital ELPH. With its impressive small measurements, 12-megapixel still photos, and 720p video, the SD780 is Canon's latest attempt at combining high performance and high fashion.
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Specs
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Type
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Point-and-Shoot
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Price
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279.99
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Length
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3.39
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Width
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0.77
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Height
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2.09
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Weight
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2.12
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Pixels
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12.00 Megapixels
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Effective Pixels
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12.00
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Sensor Type
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CCD
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Image Size
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4000 x 3000
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Aspect Ratio
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4:3, 16:9
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IR Cut Low Pass Filter
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Unknown
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Media
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SD, SDHC
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Image Format
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JPEG
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Lens
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5.9-17.9mm f/3.2-5.8
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Viewfinder
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optical
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LCD
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230,000 dot, 2.5 inch
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Auto Focus Type
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TTL auto focus
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Focusing Modes
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Face detection, center
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Detecting Range
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1.2 inches to infinity
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AF Assist Illuminator
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yes
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Metering Modes
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Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spo
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Shutter Speed
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15-1/1500 sec
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Self Timer
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Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./10-sec. delay, Face Detection Self-timer
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Speed
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Yes
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Burst
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Unknown
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Exposure Compensation
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±2 EV (1/3 steps)
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Bracketing
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no
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Built in Flash
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yes
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Flash Range
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1-11 feet
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Sync Contact
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no
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Flash Exposure Compensation
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no
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Resolution
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4000 x 3000
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ISO Sensitivity
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80-1600, 3200 at 2MP
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White Balance
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Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
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Direct Printing
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Yes
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Video Output
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Yes
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Battery Power Source
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Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery NB-4L
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fstop Max
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3.50
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fstop Min
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16.00
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Zoom Digi
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4.00
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Movie Mode
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Yes
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Storage Type
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SD, SDHC
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LCD Pixels
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230000
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Resolution Maximum
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4000x3000
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Resolution Minimum
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640X480
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Color Accuracy
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9.43
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10
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Color Modes
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5.00
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1
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Color Other
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0.00
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0.5
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Noise
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11.28
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10
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ISO
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7.50
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1.5
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Noise Other
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0.00
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0.5
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Sharpness
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22.75
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5
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Chromatic Aberration
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7.83
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2
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Distortion
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7.46
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3
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Picture Quality & Size Options
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6.50
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0.5
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Image Stabilization
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0.55
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5
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Resolution Other
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0.00
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0.5
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Playback Mode
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9.25
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2
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In-Camera Editing
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6.00
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2
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Direct Print Options
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5.00
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0.5
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Playback Other
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0.00
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0.5
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Viewfinder
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1.00
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1.5
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LCD
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4.15
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3
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Flash
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4.00
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1
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Lens
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3.50
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2
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Battery
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6.00
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1
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Memory
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3.00
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1
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Jack, Ports, & Plugs
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5.50
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1
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Hardware Other
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0.00
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0.5
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Shooting Modes
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10.50
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3
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Picture Effects
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4.00
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1
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Focus
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6.00
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2.5
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Aperture
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6.00
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2
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Exposure
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2.50
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2
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Metering
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7.50
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2
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Shutter Speed
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7.00
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2
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Self-Timer
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7.50
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2
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White Balance Settings
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5.00
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1.5
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Controls Other
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0.00
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0.5
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Handling
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7.00
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3
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Buttons & Dials
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5.90
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3
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Menu
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7.50
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3
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Manual & Learning
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4.00
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1.5
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Design & Handling Other
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0.00
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0.5
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Shot to Shot
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0.78
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3
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Drive/Burst Mode
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5.50
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2
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Speed & Timing Other
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0.00
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0.5
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Movie Color
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11.27
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4
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Movie Resolution
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3.21
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3
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Movie Mode
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12.75
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2
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Movie Other
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0.00
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0.5
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| Total (weighted) |
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733.34 |
