Product Description
In the PowerShot SD890-IS, the iconic ELPH style is fully
complemented by the latest in digital technology. Beautifully slim and
elegantly curved, the SD890 IS Digital ELPH incorporates the most
powerful optical zoom in the ELPH line, which includes a full 5x
optical zoom to really expand your photographic options. A
10.0-megapixel CCD not only delivers ultra-impressive image quality but
also makes the entire experience fun, exciting, and creatively
rewarding. Improved Face Detection Technology automatically sets the
focus, exposure, flash, and white balance; allowing greater freedom of
shooting throughout the image capture process. 2.5" PureColor LCD II
screen for bright, accurate color with great viewing from a wide range
of angles. DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and
improved functionality. Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and
downloading, plus ID Photo Print and Movie Print with select PIXMA
Photo Printers and SELPHY Compact Photo Printers. Shutter Speed -
1/60-1/1600 seconds, 15-1/1500 seconds White Balance - Auto, Preset
(Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H), and Custom
Built-in Flash - Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Auto Red-eye Correction,
Flash On, Flash Off, FE lock, and Slow Synchro Shooting Modes - Auto,
Camera M, Special Scene (Portrait, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Sunset,
Fireworks, Aquarium, ISO 3200, Indoor, Kids & Pets, Night
Snapshot), Color Accent, Color Swap, Digital Macro, Stitch Assist, and
Movie Dimensions - Width 3.76 x Height 2.26 x Depth 1.08
(95.4x57.3x27.4mm) Weight - 5.47 ounces (155 grams) with body only
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #6 in Camera & Photo
- Color: SILVER
- Brand: Canon
- Model: B0015DPJMK
- Released on: 2008-03-20
- Platform: Windows
- Format: CD
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 1.10" h x
2.30" w x
3.80" l,
.35 pounds
- Display size: 2.5
Features
- 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality poster-size prints
- 5x optical image-stabilized zoom
- Face Detection; Motion Detection Technology automatically reduces blur
- 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and wide viewing angle
- Captures images to SD/SDHC, MMC/MMC Plus/HC MMC Plus memory cards (not included)
Editorial Reviews
Manufacturer Description
In the PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH, the iconic ELPH
style is fully complemented by the latest in digital technology.
Beautifully slim and elegantly curved, the SD890 IS Digital ELPH
incorporates the most powerful optical zoom in the ELPH line -- a full
5x optical zoom to really expand your photographic options. A
10.0-megapixel CCD heads up a long list of advanced features that not
only deliver ultra-impressive image quality, but make the entire
experience fun, exciting, and creatively rewarding.
PowerShot SD890IS Highlights
Advanced 10-megapixel Digital ELPH with curved silhouette design
With this camera’s 10.0 megapixels of imaging power, you’ll capture an
astonishing level of detail. Enlarge and crop with absolute freedom to
create images that not only radiate rich depth and clarity, but fully
reflect your creative vision. Owning the PowerShot SD890 IS Digital
ELPH is in itself an expression of your creativity. The distinctive and
curved silhouette design is rendered in translucent matte silver with a
muted gloss for a highly individualistic appeal.
Powerful 5x optical zoom lens and Optical Image Stabilizer to reduce blur
The PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH has the longest optical zoom ever
incorporated in an Digital ELPH camera: a full 5x. A zoom this powerful
opens up a world of possibilities in your photography, and thanks to
innovative Canon engineering, it’s housed in a camera that’s sized to
go everywhere with you. With many cameras, hand-held shots taken at the
long end of the zoom can be marred by blur. The PowerShot SD890 IS
Digital ELPH incorporates Canon’s exclusive Optical Image Stabilizer.
The technology detects and effectively cancels camera shake, for clear,
sharp images every time.
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| With Canon's Face Detection WB (right), skin tones are not affected by overall lighting |
Improved Face Detection Technology sets the focus, exposure, flash and white balance automatically
Canon's powerful Face Detection Technology delivers even better results
with the PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH. The Face Detection Technology
continues to recognize faces in a scene, and concentrate exposure
(daylight or flash) and focus upon them. But the SD890 IS Digital ELPH
adds more: Face Detection WB means the camera concentrates upon faces
when calculating white balance for the best possible skin tones. Face
Select and Track lets the SD890 IS Digital ELPH user highlight one face
among several in a scene, and the camera concentrates on that person,
even as they move around the scene. Face Detection Technology is a
powerful contributing factor in Canon's new Motion Detection
Technology.
And with 18 Shooting Modes including 11 Special Scene Modes, you’re ready for whatever shot comes your way.
Motion Detection Technology automatically detects subject movement and optimizes exposure control
Life doesn’t stand still for picture-taking. That’s why Canon included
its advanced Motion Detection Technology in the PowerShot SD890 IS
Digital ELPH. This sophisticated feature works in the background to
instantly evaluate how fast your subject is moving. Then it
automatically selects and sets the optimal exposure and ISO settings to
keep everything looking sharp and clear. When you need higher ISOs for
action-stopping shutter speeds, Motion Detection Technology provides
it. But when no movement is detected, it allows lower ISOs for
excellent color and detail. So whether you’re shooting a bride walking
down the aisle, a ballet recital or even a child’s soccer game, you can
relax and shoot with confidence knowing you’ve got the picture you
intended.
2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen for bright, accurate color and a wide viewing angle
The PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH gives you large 2.5-inch LCD screen
for excellent control when framing your shots. Canon’s PureColor LCD II
offers more spectacular color, resolution and contrast even when viewed
at an angle (compared to PureColor LCD). 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.
DIGIC III Image Processor for superior image quality and improved functionality
With DIGIC III, your images boast superior quality, the camera operates
at top efficiency and battery life is enhanced. What’s more, DIGIC III
enables Canon’s Face Detection Technology and Red-eye Correction to
give you better, more true-to-life people shots. Simply press the
Shutter Button halfway down, and the camera automatically pinpoints the
faces in the scene and chooses the ideal focus point. The camera
controls exposure settings and flash to keep every face looking bright
and natural. Red-eye Correction can be handled in-camera, in two ways.
The entirely new Red-eye Correction during shooting uses the Face
Detection Technology to recognize and remove red-eye from flash images
as they're taken, before the file is written to the memory card. It's
also possible to correct red-eye during image playback, using simple
settings in the PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH's menu.
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 fast DIGIC III Image Processor
to improve focus speed and accuracy, as well as exposure and white
balance.
Red-eye Correction provides three options for removing red-eye from subjects in flash pictures.
1) The new Red-eye Correction during shooting actually identifies and
corrects red-eye in human subjects as pictures are taken.
2) The SD890 IS Digital ELPH can be set to automatically detect and correct red-eye during image playback.
3) The user can manually locate any red eyes in a scene during image
playback on the LCD screen, and command the camera to remove them.
The PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH also features ISO 1600 and High ISO
Auto settings that reduce the effects of camera shake and sharpen
subjects in low-light situations, giving you greater shooting
flexibility.
Print/Share Button for easy direct printing and downloading
The PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH's Print/Share button makes direct
printing easier than ever. Simply connect the SD890 IS Digital ELPH to
a Canon PIXMA photo printer or SELPHY compact photo printer or any
PictBridge compatible photo printer, press the lighted Print/Share
button and print! Also use the Print/Share button to transfer images to
a computer (Windows and Macintosh).
Print your own ID photos
in up to 28 different sizes or use the Movie Print function to output
multiple stills from a recorded movie on a single sheet with a Canon
SELPHY compact photo printer.
What's in the box
PowerShot SD890 IS Digital ELPH body, Lithium-ion Battery Pack
NB-5L,Battery Charger CB-2LX, SD Memory Card SDC-32M, Wrist Strap
WS-DC2, Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM, USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU,
AV Cable AVC-DC400
Customer Reviews
One fantastic camera
Pros: image quality, shutter speed, amazing zoom, fast power on,
lots of advanced features, etc. etc. The technical specs, and
performance of this camera far exceeded any expectations that I could
have expected from a pocket-sized camera.
Cons (All minor):
1) Charging requires the removal of the battery from the camera,
and it being inserted into a separate battery charger. I'm accustomed
to my old sony camera, where it charges in it's own cradle.
2) The power button itself requires some precision to activate.
It's not difficult, or annoying to use, but again, I'm comparing it to
my older sony camera, where it was a quick, simple flip.
3) The menuing system can be somewhat daunting to a new or novice
user. Depending what mode your camera is in will change what menu
options you're presented with. Using the camera && reading the
manual will help with the familiarity process.
4) The spin dial (or whatever it's called). I have yet to see what
benefit this dial has over the conventional directional pad. It's
almost like a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it's quite helpful
when you want to quickly flip through photos you've taken on the
camera. On the other hand, it becomes challenging when trying to change
scenes in scene mode, or when changing functions in the manual mode.
Overall, I love this camera. I bought it just before going on
vacation, and was continually amazed by the quality of the photos and
shutter speed performance throughout the trip. While traveling on a
tour bus, I was able to take crystal clear photos of the countryside
landscape, while the bus was traveling at about 60mph.
Very nice
I'm a Big fan of Canon products-(own a Canon Powershot Pro S5 and
20D), so you can understand why I was a bit shy about this
purchase-wanting convenience without risking quality. I elected to try
the Canon SD890IS because of the 10M with 5X Optical. Some talk about
the surface getting "dinged" up but what's happening to mark their
equipment so badly? This small but wonderful camera has all the quality
and capability of my Canon Powershot Pro S5, with the exception of
shooting as well in low light, but even that is not bad. And remember
the reasons you purchased an elph. Others brands may have higher mega
pixels, but comparing this camera with it's one slight short fall that
I noticed, it out shines the other brands in low light shooting
capability, does better with noise problems, and macro capability! The
size is great, again, fitting the need I required-something smaller. If
you are looking for quality, ease of use, than consider the Canon
SD890IS.
Comparing Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH cameras
As a travel writer I spend a lot of time at Walt Disney World, and
Canon PowerShot Digital Elphs are the most common cameras I see.
Families seem to love them, because they're so easy to carry and
operate. About the size of a deck of playing cards, each of these
"pocket cameras" really do slip right into a pants pocket, and their
rectangular designs make them easy to grip. Best of all, they all take
good photos. (How do I know? Because I've actually gotten to use every
one of these models. Nearly every day guests ask me to take photos of
them with their own cameras, which most often are Canon PowerShot
Digital Elphs.)
Here's my breakdown of the ten bestselling Digital Elph models. Any of the first six are superb choices:
1ST PLACE: SD1100 IS
An update to the SD1000 (see below), this 2008 8MP beauty adds
image stabilization, a slightly longer zoom (38-114 mm), another MP of
photo size and a small indent on the right side for a better grip. Plus
it comes in colors! My daughter has a blue one and uses it every single
day. During school days the image stabilization made a real difference
in her on-the-bus shots. With that heavy of use hers has gotten
scratched up a bit, but the marks are small and hardly noticeable.
2ND PLACE: SD870 IS
The ELPH to buy if you want a wide-angle lens. Slightly thicker
than the SD1100 IS, this 8MP model doesn't have an optical viewfinder
which makes it tough to use in bright sunlight, otherwise there's
little not to love. My husband uses one as a comp camera, to compose
shots for the travel guide "The Complete Guide to Walt Disney World."
3RD PLACE: SD770 IS
Just released in May, this 10 MP model is, in a way, an update of
the SD1100 IS (see above). I rate it lower because it costs about $50
more and doesn't come in colors. On the other hand, it has a longer
battery life than the 1100 and features an improved LCD screen that is
very easy to view. As for photo quality, I can't tell the difference.
4TH PLACE: SD950 IS
There's a lot to like in this 12.1 MP camera. First off, it's
gorgeous. The body, though a little thick, is titanium. An upgrade to
the SD850 IS (see below), it has a 3.7x zoom lens and adds manual
controls as well as the ability to stitch together panoramic images.
The only reason I don't rate it higher is the price.
5TH PLACE: SD890 IS (The camera on this page)
Want a long zoom lens? Here's your baby, a 2008 10 MP model with a
5x zoom. Also has the new bright LCD screen and all the other 2008
Canon goodies. The most expensive Canon PowerShot ELPH.
6TH PLACE: SD790 IS
With the same 10 MP image sensor and 3x zoom lens as the SD770 IS,
this 2008 model stands out only for its larger 3-inch LCD display and,
as a result, lack of optical viewfinder. The rear controls are
different, too, with a flatter design that uses fewer buttons.
7TH PLACE: SD1000
In my opinion there's no reason to buy this 7.1 MP model. Released
in 2007, it's been replaced by the SD1100 IS (see above). The SD1000 is
a fine camera but it doesn't have image stabilization, a key feature of
the 2008 lineup.
8TH PLACE: SD850 IS
The ancestor to the SD890 IS, this 8 MP Elph combines a 4x zoom and
8 MP photo size with an image stabilizer. Every button, dial and switch
has a quality feel. Slighter larger than the other models here, it is a
little tougher to pop in and out of your pocket, but if you have larger
hands it may be just what you are looking for.
9TH PLACE: SD800 IS
This 7.1 MP predecessor to the 870 doesn't focus well at its edges
when set at its widest angle. Unless it's priced really cheap, get the
870 instead.
10TH PLACE: SD750
The 2007 PowerShot flagship offers a light meter that adjusts for
facial brightness, 17 shooting modes, some first-rate movie features
and red-eye correction -- features that were innovative a year ago but
are common in Canon's latest models. No image stabilization; no optical
viewfinder. Choose a 2008 model instead.
