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Introduction
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01.Testing / Performance
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02.Components
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03.Design / Layout
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04.Modes
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05.Control Options
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06.Image Parameters
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07.Connectivity / Extras
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08.Overall Impressions
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09.Conclusion
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10.Photo Gallery
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11.Specs / Ratings
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12.Comments
Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
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Photo GalleryLikes
- Camera body looks good
- Nicely organized menus
- Optical image stabilization
- Great Movie mode
- Horrible handling
- Tiny, crammed controls
- 230-shot battery
- Expensive at $399
- Weak and spotty flash
Conclusion
The Canon PowerShot SD850 IS upgrades the older SD700 IS with more resolution and a few interesting specs, but it doesn’t blow the competition away like its predecessor did. Many manufacturers now offer similar cameras to the SD850 and sell them for less. The SD850 costs $399 mostly because of its optical image stabilization and face detection system. It doesn’t have a lot of manual control, but is perfect for point-and-shooters who can afford it. Sure, it has a weak battery and handles like a wet bar of soap, but the Canon PowerShot SD850 IS takes excellent pictures. And in the end, that’s what matters. Sample Photos
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| Focal Length: 6mm Aperture: f/2.8 Shutter: 1/320 sec. ISO: 1600 |
Focal Length: 6mm Aperture: f/8 Shutter: 1/80 sec. ISO: 800 |
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| Focal Length: 6mm Aperture: f/2.8 Shutter: 1/200 sec. ISO: 400 |
Focal Length: 6mm Aperture: f/2.8 Shutter: 1/160 sec. ISO: 100 |
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Focal Length: 10mm |
Focal Length: 6mm Aperture: f/8 Shutter: 1/200 sec. ISO: 80 |
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| Focal Length: 6mm Aperture: f/2.8 Shutter: 1/200 sec. ISO: 100 |
Focal Length: 6mm Aperture: f/8 Shutter: 1/100 sec. ISO: 400 |
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| Focal Length: 10mm Aperture: f/10 Shutter: 1/160 sec. ISO: 400 |
Focal Length: 10mm Aperture: f/3.5 Shutter: 1/40 sec. ISO: 800 |
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| Focal Length: 6mm Aperture: f/2.8 Shutter: 1/125 sec. ISO: 1600 |
Focal Length: 7mm Aperture: f/8 Shutter: 1/100 sec. ISO: 200 |
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